Obituaries

Mwalimu Richard Mwangi Mwaniki

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mwalimu Richard Mwangi Mwaniki.

Son of the late Mwaniki Gitimu and the late Waruguru Mwaniki. Husband of Teresa Wanjiru Thagana. Father of Peterson Mwaniki (B/Man-Nrbi), Duncan Thagana (Kiangage Sec Sch), Timothy Mwai (Coop Bank-Murang’a), Samuel Kigera, Christopher Wanjaria (Old Mutual), Mary Waruguru (Nyeri County Govt), Veronica Waringa (NBK-Nairobi) and Dave Mutathi (Mbagathi Hsp). Father in law of Grace Wanjiru (B/Woman -Nrbi), Winnie Wanjiru (Teacher -Naivasha), Jecinta Wangui (Ruiga Pri/Meru), Ann Nyaguthii (B/Lady), Margaret Wambui (B/Lady), Mwalimu Richard Joseph Maina (Madison Insurance) and Caroline Wanjiru(Nurse). Brother of Wambura, Wanjaria, Mwangi Mwaniki Njeri, Mwai, Wagithi, Njanja, Wanjaria, Jane, the late Mwai and Muthoni. Brother in law of Bruce Mwangi, Elizabeth and Githinji. Grandpa of many.

The Cortege leaves Nyeri Funeral Home (Outspan) on 9/10/2020 at 8.00am for mass to be held at Karundu Catholic Church and burial thereafter at his home in Nguui Village, Karundu, Mihuti, Mukurweini Sub County, Nyeri County.

Mwalimu James Kipkorir Arap Merebu

It is with deep sorry that we announce the Sudden demise of Mwalimu James KipkorirArap Merebu of Kimasian Village in Kedowa, Kericho County. Born in 1942.

Husband of Sarah Merebu. Father of Simeon Kibet Irongi, David Kipngeno Korir, Christopher Kipkemoi, Late Wesley Kiprono Korir, Michael Korir, Janet Chepngetich, Richard Towett, Late Bernard Korir, Edah Chemutai,Winnie Chepkemoi (NTV), Edwin Leleito Irongi, Nelly Chepkoech and Charles Kipkurui Towett. Brother of the late Kwanza Merebu, late Obot Kibuiwo Sigira, late Chokyinet Chepkembich (Osile) the late Obot Chebobun Biomdo, late Nyoga Tuimissing. He was blessed with many grand children.

He started school in 1953 at Kongotik primary school in lekimbo Bomet County, went to Kaboson intermediate in 1956. He also attended Tenwek school in 1962, he later attended Tenwek school in 1960. In 1962 he went to Kabianga Teachers Training college and later graduated in Kericho Teachers College. He started teaching in Kanusin Pry school in Bomet and later Chemasingi Kericho, Mengit Bomet, Kokwet Kericho, Kisabo Testai and Sitian Pry Schools. When he got married in 1967 to Sarah Merebu in Legimbo village, he migrated to Merigi in 1969 and came to settle in Kedowa in 1972.

Fundraising in aide of the hospital bill is scheduled for Thursday 8th October, 2020.

The cortege will leave Lazarus funeral home on Friday 9th for an overnight stay at home Kimasian, Kedowa in Kericho County and laid to rest on Saturday 10th October 2020.

Till we meet again daddy. Daddy I never believed that you will leave us on that fateful day. It happened like a movie and now you are no where to be found. The legacies you left behind and the unity you always bring amongst your family will never be forgotten , I promise to start from where you stopped dad. Having you as a father was the best experience I have had. You were a man of peace, honour and dignity . May the Almighty Lord grant your Peaceful and gentle soul rest in his vine yard. To say I loved you dad would be an understatement and to say I’m going to miss you would be an even greater understatement. I cannot begin to imagine not having you on the end of a phone or popping around at a moment’s notice to assist, in your ever graceful manner, with any project great or small with which I happen to be needing advice or help.

Mercy Gathoni Githinji

1956 — 04/10/2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will and deep sorrow that we announce the untimely death of Mercy Gathoni Githinji that occurred on 4th October 2020.

Beloved wife of Mr. James Githinji of Kiria Village, Wahundura, Murang’a County. Daughter of the late Mzee Eston Kairu, late mama Joyce Kagure and late mama Alice Njeri. Loving mother of Dickson Githinji, Anthony Kairu and Kenneth Kibata. Mother-in-law of Phanice Githinji and Faith Kibata, grandmother of Ethan Maina, Emmanuel Maina and Eliana Gathoni. Daughter-in-law of the late Peter Githinji Irenge and the late Florence Wanjiru Githinji. Sister of John Karuri, the late Leah Wanjiru, Prisca Wangui, Jane Wanjiru, Jennifer Wambui, and Julius Kariuki, the late Jerusha Wanjiku, Gladys Muthoni, Henry Karuri, Susan Wanjiru, Margaret Wangari, Grace Gathoni and the late Humphrey Mwangi Kairu. Sister-in-law of Julia Wairimu, Catherine Wangari Millicent Wangechi, Robinson Kibata, late Paul Mutaga, Jane-loise Njeri and Faith Wangui. Cousin, Aunty and friend to many

Friends and relatives are meeting every evening starting 5pm at both Kenyatta road and the family home in Kiria, Wahundura.

The cortege will leave Kenyatta University Funeral Home —Thika Rd on Saturday 10th October 2020 at 7:00 am followed by funeral service at ACK St James Kiria, Wahundura, Murang’a County starting at I 0:00 am. She will be laid to rest at their family home in Kiria thereafter.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” 2nd Timothy 4:7  

Mary Nyokabi Gathumu

It is with sadness and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the untimely passing on of our dear Mary Nyokabi Gathumu which occurred on 30th Sept 2020 after a short illness.

Loving daughter of Mwalimu John Gathumu and the late Bernadette Wangari Gathumu. Sister of the late Margaret Wairimu, Josephine Wanja (London), Ignatius Wanjihia, Pius Kibugi, Anne Nduta (London) and Xavier Wanjihia.

Auntie of Christine, Diana, Kelvin, Edwin, Yazmine, Mark and the late George Gathumu.

Friends and family are meeting daily at their home in Kairi village.

The cortege leaves Bishop Okoye Funeral home Thika on Friday 9th October 2020 at 8:00am for a Holy mass and burial at their home Kwa Mbari village, Kairi.

In God’s hands you rest in our hearts you remain forever. Amen  

Martha Nyathi Rukwaro

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we accept the passing to glory of Maratah Nyathi Rukwaro which occurred at Mathari Consolata Hospital Nyeri on 04/10/2020.

Daughter of the late Joseph Rukwaro Ndiuini and Anne Mukami. Sister to the late Paul Waibochi, Mary Nyambura Wanjohi and Margaret Wairimu Ndung’u. Mother to John Rukwaro, Anne Mukami, Mary Nyambura, Margaret Wairimu, Paul Waibochi, Peter Kiruthu, Samuel Ngirubiu, Charles Waichahi and David Kagumba. Mother in law to the late Martha Njoki, the late Charles Nderitu, late Jeremiah Nyagah, Anne Ruguru, Mary Karimi, Lydia Nyambura, Gladys Njoki and Susan Wanja. Grandmother to 25 grandchildren and great grandmother to 16 great grandchildren.

The cortege leaves Mathari Consolata Mission Hospital Mortuary, Saturday 10/10/2020 at 9.00 a.m. Funeral service and burial will be at her home Kihuyo Village, Kamakwa Location, Nyeri County starting 10.00a.m.

 I have fought a good fight; I have finished the race, I have kept the faith, 2 Tim 4:7

Rest in peace Dear Mum  

Mama Wilfrida Aoko Odak (Willy Nyar Go Osanga)

 Sunrise: 1947 – Sunset: 30th Sept 2020

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the untimely death of our beloved mother Wilfrida Aoko Odak who passed on, on 30th September 2020.

Daughter of Silvanus Onyango and mama Margret Opiyo. Loving wife to Rt. teacher Alfeus Odak Ogutu, co-wife to mama Grace Auma Odak. Beloved mother to the late Paul Ogutu, Florence, Martha, Eng. Sylas Odak, Mark,Victor, Joan, Gorety, Christine and Mary Esther. Sister to Siprina, Grace Odak, Caren and the late Edward Okelo. Mama leaves behind 24 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

The cortege leaves Funeral Home on 8th October 2020 at 3.00 P.M followed by funeral service at the family home Kobuya Location, Kobuya West Sub-location, Rachuonyo North, Homa Bay County.

Burial will held on Friday 9th October 2020. Presided over by Fr. Patrick Nyarombo of Mawego Parish.

Mama Rael Okondo

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will we announce the sudden demise of Mama Rael Okondo of Mosisita Village Bogiakumu location Kisii South, which occurred on 2/10/2020 at Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital.

Loving wife of the late Patroba Okondo and co-wife of Agnes Kerubo. Sister of the late Okemwa, Nyagowa and the late Andrea. Mother of lsabellah, Jeremiah, Grace, Roseline, Joachim, Joel, Charles, Hellen, Mary, Kennedy, Pamela and Caren. Step-mother of Malachi, the late Tom, Albert, Robin, Dennis, Margret, Jackline, Elizabeth and Stanely. Mother-in-law of the late Teresa Onywoki, Teresa Motogo, Serefine Ogutu, Miriam Nyasura and the late Lillian Nyabuto. Grandmother and great grandmother of many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at her home in Mosisita Village and at Nairobi (Kennedy’s house) for funeral arrangements.

The cortege will leave the Umash Funeral Home (Mbagathi Road) on 8/10/2020 followed by burial service at her home in Mosisita Village at 2pm.

Julius Baithicia M’Imathiu

1957-2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mr. Julius Baithicia M’Imathiu (formerly, Directorate of Livestock, Meru County) on 3rd October, 2020 at P.C.E.A Chogoria hospital.

Loving husband of Firmina Mwakairu (former councilor, Nyambene). Son of the late M’Imathiu Kailibi and Mama Regina Mwakaciu. Loving father of Eric Miriti (Kamuge Pry), Salome Kathambi, Miriam Karimi (Meru County), Joseph Kimathi, Judith Mukiri (Meru County), Nahashon Mutuma (Nairobi), William Muthaura, Dorcas Gatwiri (KMTC), Timothy Mutirithia (TUK). Father-in-law of Caroline, Mwilaria, Kirimi, Makena, Joshua and Kanana.

Brother of Mary, Nyoroka, Mwonjaru, Kirang’a, Kathao, Mwonkari, Kinya and Lydia. Grandfather of Maureen, Mark, Brian, Wycliff, Mutwiri, Melvin, Havyn, Makena, Murithi, Kawira, Terry, Mutethia, Mukaria and Mukami. He was uncle of many.

Friends and family are meeting daily at his Akwine Village home Kiguchwa Location, Kipla Butchery-Mikinduri and Royal Prince Hotel, Meru starting from 5.30 p.m. for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves RC.E.A Chogoria Hospital mortuary on Saturday 10th October, 2020 at 9.00 a.m. for a funeral service and burial at his horne, Akwine Village, Kiguchwa ward, Tigania East, Meru County.

For further information, kindly contact 0721330369.

Daddie, you have left a positive, indelible mark in our lives. In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever, Amen.

Judy Wanjiku Gacuno

Sunrise: 7th Apr. 1969 – Sunset: 4th Oct. 2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Judy Wanjiku Gacuno on Monday 4th October 2020 following a tragic road accident in Seattle Washington U.S.A.

Daughter of the late Edward Gacuno and Margaret Wanjiru. Sister of Bishop Edwin Thuo (Church of Restoration), Mary Njeri, Dr. Onesmus Gacuno (University of Nairobi), Anne Wambui, Obadiah Ndungu and the late John Mbugua. Sister inlaw of Elizabeth Wambui, Margaret Warukira, J.T. Kimani and Priscillah Ndungu. Aunty of many.

The funeral service and burial will be at her home in Githiria, Karuri Banana Hill along Banana Raini Road on Tuesday 27th October 2020.

May the Almighty God rest her soul in eternal peace.

Josephine Kathule Ndunda Mwenze

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will, that the family of Col. (Rtd) Francis Mwenze announces the untimely death of Josephine Kathule Ndunda formerly of Ministry of EAC, on October 4th, 2020 after a short illness.

Dear Daughter of the late Samuel Muwata and late Alice Kaingi and Daughter in Law of the late Robert Mwenze and late Agnes Munyiva; Loving Wife of Col. (Rtd) Francis Ndunda Mwenze, gracious Mum of Samuel Muwata – (Containers 254 Ltd), Benjamin Mutinda (UK), Kenneth Mwenze (UK) and Edgar Mutua (KEPROBA). Mother in love of Gladys Wambui-Mutinda (UK), Vanessa Weremba-Mwenze (UK) and Fiona Osiro-Mutua. Caring grandmother of Jayme, Luther and Makalani (all in the UK). Sister of Late Jackson Kayuli, Weetheo Lyunga, Dorcas Kisungi Makau, Shadrack Kimanzi, Winfred Mumbi Kasimba, Pauline Kavata, Late Nguti Muwata and Georgine Katunge Muted. Stepsister of the late Simon Sila Muwata and late Peter Musyoki Muwata. Sister in Law of Florence Maingi, Late Kennedy Kasyoka, late Stanley Nzuia, Patrick Mwanzia, Danson Mutinda and Sammy  Mwenze. Mother and friend of very many.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at Col. (Rtd) Mwenze’s residence in Syokimau along Community road starting at 6:00p.m.

Burial will be on Thursday October 15th, 2020 at Wetaa Village, Mango Location, Mwala Sub-County, Machakos County.

“Josephine fought a good fight, finished the race and kept the Faith”