Obituaries

Obituary Image of Faith Karambu Mbogori

Faith Karambu Mbogori

It is with humble acceptance to God’s will that we announce the passing on of Faith Karambu Mbogori (formerly of NHIF Industrial Area Branch) which occurred on Sunday 4th October, 2020 after a short illness.

Doting mother to Nathaniel Eminat Mbogori (Msingi Bora). She was the beloved daughter to James Mbogori & Lucyline Kaguri . Loving sister to Harrison Kinoti & Douglas Mugambi.

Sister in-law to Catherine.Aunty to Abraham, Nicole, Natasha & Liam. She was beloved cousin, niece and a friend to many.

Family & friends are meeting daily for prayers and funeral arrangements at the family home in Nasra Garden Estate, Israel Court along Kangundo Road in strict compliance to Covid-19 guidelines.

A requiem mass shall be held on the 13th October, 2020 at Our Lady, Queen of Peace, South B starting from 2:00 PM.

The cortege leaves Lee Funeral Home, Nairobi at 6:00A.M on 15th October 2020 for burial and funeral service at her father’s home in Meru County, North Imenti Sub-county, Gikumene Village.

“Romans 14:8; If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord

Obituary Image of Emily Tapnyobii Kitur Keino

Emily Tapnyobii Kitur Keino

Sunrise 1937 —Sunset 5th October 2020

It is with humble acceptance that we announce the passing to glory of Emily Tapnyobii Kitur Keino on 5th October 2020.

Beloved wife of Mr. William Keino. Dear daughter of the Late Mr. Kiptemenen Arap Mange and Late Mrs. Tapnyole Marge. Sister to the late Obot Chewen Chumo, the late Obot Esther Ngeny, the late Obot Angelina Morun’goino, the late Obot Lelei Bartai, the late Obot Cheruiyot Chomorer, the late Lawrent Melliley, the late Musa Melliley, Cholio Too, William Kipilo Melliley, Grace Chesimet, Mosoin Kauria Melliley, the late Kimella Melliley, the late Anna Soi, Francis Melliley, Esther Tapon, the late Priscilah Chirchir Nyatogo, Rusi Sambai, Regina Ruto, Thomas Melliley (Ogiro) and Joseph Kauria Melliley.

Loving mother to Rhoda, Esther, late Wilson, David, Richard, Edwin, Paul, Charles, Wilfrida, and Caleb, Hellen, Nora, Wesley, and Geoffrey. Mother-in-law to Daniel, Margaret, Eunice, Karen, Caroline, Judy, Caroline, Robinson, Millicent, Fancy, Edward, Beatrice and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home on Friday 9th October 2020 at 0800hrs for a funeral services at Oldabach AGC church. Burial Ceremony will be held at her home Kapsio on Saturday the 10th October 2020.

Memories will comfort until we meet again.

Obituary Image of Dr (Vet) Aphonce Kwayumba Mukonjero

Dr (Vet) Aphonce Kwayumba Mukonjero

We announce the passing on of Dr (Vet) Alphonce Kwayumba Mukonjero who died on 27th September at Lifecare Hospitals in Bungorna.

Son of the Late Joshua Mung’anyi and the Late Lustina Khasaya. Loving husband of the late Juliana Khatarnbi, Regina Khitieyi and Catherine Muhonja. Brother of Joseph Maviala, Esther Khasoha, Selina Savai and others. Doting dad of Dr. Dunston Kwayumba (international Consultant), Janefefa Namiti (Simatwet Catholic), David Tsisingi (Aganyo & Co. Surveyors), Rosemary Ngamia, Godfrey Khayimba (FACT-KRCS-GF), Mildred Alakhala, Desmond Milla, Anne Khasitsa, Dismal Mutambo (MCA aspirant Idakho South Ward, 2011), Franklin Mung’anyi (CUEA), Oliver Mutimba and others. Uncle of Evans Esese (TSC headquarters), Pastor Johnstone Esese (PAG), Jane Musimbi (USA) and others. Father in-law of George Ngamia, John Namiti and others. Grandfather and great grandfather of many.

Funeral arrangements are in place. The cortege will leave St Elizabeth Mission Hospital Mukumu mortuary on Friday 9th and the body will be laid to rest at his home in Bunyikhu village, Eregi on Saturday 10th October 2020.

RIEP

“You fought a good fight, you finished the race, you kept the faith” 2 Timothy 4:7

Obituary Image of Lucy Njeri Kibuchi

Lucy Njeri Kibuchi

 Sunrise: 1960 – Sunset: 1st October, 2020

We regret to announce the death of Lucy Njen Kibuchi former Head teacher Nchaure Primary school Meru which occurred on Thursday 1st Oct 2020 at Nairobi West Hospital after a short illness.

Wife of Patrick Kibuchi Mwangi of Department of Agriculture Meru County Government. Mother of Phillip Munoru of Laptrust and Paul Mungai Meru. Grandmother to Hezron Munoru.

Daughter of the late Jane Wanjiru Mungai of Ol-joro-Orok. Sister of Peter Mungai (Britain) and David Nitrzuna of Ol-joro-Orok. Sister-in-law of Mary Cannon Mbui, Beatrice, Simon (KTDA), Denis ( Tana Water Services), Samuel Mwangi (Kirinyaga County Government), Jeniffer (Ndaragwa).

Friends and family are meeting at her home in Kambakia, Meru and her rural home Ngarange Village, Gachigi location Gichugu Kirinyaga at 4.00 pm daily.

The cortege leaves Kibugi Funeral Home, Kutus Town on Friday 9th October, 2020 and thereafter burial at her home Ngarange Village, Gacigi Location near Ngarange Tea Buying Centre.

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

Obituary Image of Zainab Makokha Imo

Zainab Makokha Imo

10th August 1939 – 01st October 2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we wish to announce the passing on of Zainab Makokha Imo after a short illness.

Daughter to the late Juma Yusuf Siro and the late Mwanaisha Maende. Sister to the late Musa & Osman Makokha and Halima Were. Loving Mother to the late Eva Imo, late Deborah Imo, FranZisca Imo, Abraham Imo, Janet Imo, Mercy Maende Imo, Paul Imo, Christine Akudit Etemesi, Esther Dachit Imo and Rachel Imo. Mother in law to the late Erinei Mariba, Agnes Oriede, Andrew Asiba, Joyce Kamau, Kenneth Etemesi, Isaac Madegwa and Rashid ldi. Grandma of Beryl Were, Faith Makokha, Felix Imo, David Mwita, Paul Manga, Debbie Cynthia Ongiro, Majorie Gati, Melanie Asiba, Purity Makokha, Arnold Asiba, Davies Imo, Daniel Oyakapel, Deborah Boke, lana Makokha, Caesar Asiba, Anthony & Andrew Etemesi, Martin Imo, Amanda Tata, Leila Makokha, Janet lupai, Nathan Imo, Lemwel Madegwa, Fareed Rashid, Basra Rashid & Neylan Akudit. Doting great grandma to six great grandchildren.

Meetings are being held daily at her home in Kolanya. A fundraiser will be held on the 7th October at her home. Contribution can be sent to Mpesa Number 0724 658611.

The cortege leaves Life Care Hospital Bungoma on Friday 9th October at 10am. A funeral service will be held at Kolanya Salvation Army Church. Burial will be at her Omanikor Kakile home in Kolanya on the Saturday 10th October 2020 Teso North, Busia County.

Obituary Image of Wilson Omani Maroko

Wilson Omani Maroko

It’s with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we the family of Maroko Obwocha announce the passing on of Elder Wilson Omani Maroko. He was working with the Ministry of Treasury (Pensions Department) Nairobi. He hails from Riamisiani Village, (Iranya/ Ekerenyo) Gesima Ward, Nyamira County.

Son of Mzee Astandon Maroko Obwocha, Yunuke Nyanchoka/ Miriam Nyarichwa. Son in-law of the late Ondieki Nyagaka and Agnes Kwarnboka of (Matangi village). Husband of Hebisiba Gesare. Father of Dennis Momanyi, Vane Kerubo, Davison Ondieki (Oute) and Violet Moraa. Father-in-law of Lonah Magoma and Dennis Mabiria Grandfather of Lydia, Joy, Precious, Mitchell, Liam, Isaac, and Princeton. Korera of the late Wilfred Ombui, the late Lydia Nyaboke, the late James Mabiria and Grace Mabiria of (Kegochi Bobasi). Brother of Hon. Mokaya (Gesima Ward), Wesley (Kitale), Barnabas Maroko (Kamyn Ind Nbi), Tom Mokua (Kenya Seed), Ezekiel, Asael Makori (Utawala) Mokua, (Drina, Hellen, Morangi, Elizabeth, Rudiah, Moraa (Chocho), Barongo and Stella.

Burial arrangement meetings are taking place at His home lyabe Ekerenyo, Gesima home, Kasarani Maji Mazuri and at Utawala his brother Makori’s house (Nairobi). Main fundraising was on Wednesday 7th October 2020 at Professional Centre Nairobi from 4.00 pm. All financial support aid of medical and funeral bills through Mpesa no. 0112299340. Name. Pius Asael Makori.

The cortege leaves KNH Mortuary on 8-10-2020 and burial on 9-10-2020 at lyabe village Ekerenyo, Nyamira county.

We loved you but God loved you most. Rest in peace.

Obituary Image of Teresa Nyaboke Nyabiya

Teresa Nyaboke Nyabiya

 Sunrise: 1st July 1942 – Sunset: 26th September 2020  

We regret to announce the death of Teresa Nyaboke Nyabiya.

Loving wife of Joseph Nyabiya Onchong’a, MBS (COTU-Kenya). Co-wife of Mary Kerubo Nyabiya. Daughter of the late Mogaka Ouro Marita and the late Yobensia Nyang’ara. Mother of Salome, Late Pacifica, Margaret, Late Kerongo And Stella. Step mother of Kennedy, Lucy, Late Peris, George (USA), Geofrrey Julia. Sister in law of Hillary, Cosmas, Late Francis, Elius, Mong’ina, Monyangi, Yobensia. Grandmother of Raymond, Richmond, Walter, Late Cleophas, Winfrida, Benard, Lister, late Everline, Immaculate, Edwin, Daphine, Kevin, Melody, Gideon, Virginia, Lawrence, Nancy, Lilian, Braham, Bonke, Morgan, Michelle, Clara, Nani, Tristan, Brooklyn.

The cortege leaves Nyangena Hospital Mortuary today, 8th October 2020 for an overnight vigil. Burial will be held on Friday 9th October 2020 at her home in Mwamoseti Village, Mbanda Sub-location, Mwagichana Location, Marani Sub County, Kisii County.

Mum, you have fought a good fight, finished the race and kept the faith. 2nd Timothy 4:7

Obituary Image of Peter Kamau Nyamu

Peter Kamau Nyamu

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Peter Kamau Nyamu of Ruiru Mirera formerly a teacher at Gakoe Mixed Secondary School, Gatundu North.

Son of the late Edmund Nyamu and Nelly Wanjiku Nyamu. Son in-law of the late Gitau Mukundi and the late Peris Waruguru of Githaruru Village, Gatundu. Beloved husband of Rachel Mweru Kamau – Curriculum Support Officer, Githumu Zone. Father of Nellius Wanjiku, Paul Gitau, Peris Waruguru, Winrose Wanjiru and Edmund Wisdom Kamau. Brother of Njoroge, Ngugi, Henry Kihara, Wacuka, Njeri, Nyambura and the late Gladys Njeri and Stephen Mwathi. Brother in-law of Dorcas, Njeri, Ruth Wambui, Jane Gitau, Waweru, Loise Kihara among others. Cousin, uncle and a friend to many.

Funeral Committee meetings are being held daily at his home in Ruiru Mirera from 4.00p.m and at his home Village Cura Gakindori.

The cortege leaves K.U. Referral and Funeral Home on Friday 9th October 2020 at 8.00a.m for a funeral Service at is home Village, Kabete Cura.

Till we meet again. Rest in Peace

Obituary Image of Paulina Kerubo Mayaka  

Paulina Kerubo Mayaka  

Sunrise- 1919- Sunset 2020

We are sad to announce the demise of Pauline Kerubo Mayaka of Ebate Village, Nyaribari Masaba Sub County, Kisii.

Wife of the late Benard Mayaka Mamumi and co-wife of Tabitha Gasare Mayaka. Mother of Lawrence and Loice Ariri, William & Florence Onsongo, Rael Moraa &Mose Areba, Abigael Moige & Late Sindiga Mangabo, Thomas and Florence Ogutu, Livingistone and late Josphine Miroro, Charles & Margeret Oira Mayaka (former KEPSHA Chairman, Masaba South and Kisii County) and David and Abigael Nyabwengi of Obwocha and Obwocha Advocate-Keroka. Stepmother of Moraa, Binsari, late Nyabika, Nyaboke, Barongo, Josephine, Hezron, Truphenah and Taina. Sister of late Thomas Ogutu, late Stephen Monyenye and Sarara of Nyamagesa village, late Otengo and late Nyanduko. Aunt of Opangas, Mayakas, Ogutus and Monyenyes of Nyamagesa, Mochamas, Ongutis, Atikas, Samoitas, Nyakeris, late lsensi, Onserios, among others.

Korera of late Bagaka, late Araka of Bonyamasicho, Late Obwoge, late Mokema, late Nyangacha, and Onguti. Grandmother of Nyamari & Ruth, Kennedy & Zipporah, Nyagaka and Jackline, Kepha & Gladys, Advocate Alphaxard & FCPA Commissioner Rose Osoro, George & Linet, Clamson & Carol, Mariga & Josphine, Kevin & Marie, Monyenye & Ann, Obed & Phillis, Monyenye & Millicent, Lydia & Josec, Mayaka, Kerubo, Jomo & Esther, Magutu & Joscah, Magoma & Commissioner Florence, Nyarwati & Ebby, Calvin & Nancy among others.

The cortege leaves Hema Funeral Home on Thursday 8110/2020 for a church service at Ebate Sabbath School. Burial will take place on Friday 9/10/2020 at her home Ebate Village, Nyaribari Masaba, Kisii County.

As for me the hour has come the time is here for me to leave this life, I have done my best in the race, I have run the full distance, and I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:6,7.

Obituary Image of Mzee Perminus Kagwa Kamau

Mzee Perminus Kagwa Kamau

1928 – 2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Mzee Perminus Kagwa Kamau of Gatuya village, Kiharu Murang’a County. He passed on 4th October 2020 at Murang’a level 5 hospital.

Son of the late Gathage and his wife Wanjiru. Husband of Susan Wanjiru and Esther Wairimu. Brother of the late Paul Koimbi, the late Harris Thuku, the late Samuel Muchoya, the late Bethuel Chege, the late Beatrice Wairimu, the late Eudius Waiyego and the late Kabura. Loving father of Charity Wangari, Charity Wanjiru, Elizabeth Wanibui, Beatrice Munjiru,Tabitha Njoki, Eudius Waiyego, Gibson Kamau, Jane Wangari and Mercy Kabura. He was father in-law of Freshia Njambi (Soy) Francis Mathai (Nairobi), John Mureithi (Principal Kaliene Secondary Meru), Dr. Kamamia Murichu (KPDA), Engineer Magondu (Murang’a County Government). He is a grandfather and great grandfather of many.

Family and friends are meeting daily for prayers and burial preparation at his Home and Court Yard Restaurant Murang’a from 6.30pm.

The cortege leaves Murang’a Level 5 hospital on Monday 12/10/2020 at 8am for burial service at A.C.K Church Gatuya from 10.00am and thereafter to proceed for burial rites at his farm Gitura village at 1pm

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