Obituaries

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Beatrice Muthoni Mathu

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7 Nov 1942 – 19 Sept 2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Beatrice Muthoni Mathu after an illness bravely borne.

She was the daughter to the late Wilfred Gachunu and the late Grace Wambui Gachunu. She was a sister to the late Stephen Komu, Samuel Mwangi, Evan lrungu, Monica Waithera, the late Charles Gichia and the late David Gichuhi. She was wife to the late Stanley Gathungu Mathu. Mother to Ann Mathu, Kenneth and Elizabeth Mathu, late Nicholas Gachunu and Margaret, and late Grace Mathu. Grandmother to Sheila Muthemba, Stanley, Valentine, Edwin, Bitty, and Ivy Betty Mathu. Great grandmother of 2. Sister-in-law to late Pithon Ng’ang’a, Fredah Marubu, late Evan Kariuki, Mary Ndiki, Erastus Waituika and Milka Mathu.

Cortege leaves Montezuma Funeral Home, Kabati on 29. 09.2020 at 8 a.m. for a service at ACK St. Paul’s Munyutha Church at 10.30 am followed by burial at her Munyutha home.

We loved you Mum but God loved you more.

Rest In Peace.

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Alvin Nolan Omondi

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Sunrise: 21st November 2015 – Sunset: 23rd Sept. 2020  

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the untimely death of Alvin Nolan Omondi in the morning of 23rd September 2020 following a short illness. He was a pupil at Parklands Baptist School.

Loving Son to Abel Odede of Hillside Homes and Debra Oweya of Absa Bank. Brother to the late Jada, Ethan Thomas and Teshi Gordon both of St. Mary’s School, Grandson to Tom & Rose Odede of Orobi-Nyakach Kadiang’a and the late Mathews & Penina Olum of Kangeso-Rongo. Nephew to Simon & Lilian, the late Habakuk & Ruth,Rezin & Everlyne, Asenath, Patric & Vivian, Joel & Nancy, Patrick & Lucy, Brian & Linda, Ian & Wendy, Suleiman & Liz, Lorine & Steve among others.

Family and friends are meeting daily at their Riverside Drive Home for prayers and burial preparations.

There will be a memorial service at Parklands Baptist Church- Nairobi on Sunday 27th September 2020 at 3:00pm.

The Cortege leaves MP Shah Mortuary early morning on Monday 28th September for funeral service and burial, same day in the afternoon, at the family home in Orobi-West Kadiang’a-South West Nyakach-Kisumu County.

 “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised”-Job 1:21

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Alice Waithira Njenga

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It is with profound sorrow and humble acceptance that we announce the passing on of Mrs. Alice Waithira Njenga, who until her demise was an employee of State Department for Transport She hailed from Mukarara Location, Gatanga Sub County; Muranga County.

Daughter of Mr. Simon Ngaruiya Wanjama and Mrs. Mary Njeri Ngaruiya. Wife of the late Thomas Njenga Wanyoike. Mother of Sheilann Nyokabi and Zipporah Njeri Njenga. Mother in law of Edward Muriithi, and grandmother of Odilia Muriithi. Sister of Winfred Mumbi, Salome Wambui, ChristopherWanjama, Martin Ng’ang’a, Eva Njoki and Waithaka Ngaruiya.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Funeral Home Nairobi on Friday 25th September 2020 at 7.30 am for a requiem Mass at Christ the King Catholic church Githurai Kimbo at 10a.m, and thereafter for burial at Langata Cemetery.

May God rest her soul in eternal peace Amen.

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Vicar Stanley Kamau wa Kariuki

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February 1st 1946 – September 16th 2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Vicar Dr. Stanley Kamau Kariuki of Victory Centres Church, Bungoma. He once served as church elder P.C.E.A. Bungoma Parish, Community Christian Fellowship, Boston USA, and Christ Is the Answer Church, Boston USA.

Son to the late Kariuki Gathatwa and late Rebecca Gathoni Kariuki of Kahuguini Village, Gatundu. Husband to Mary Wanjiku Kamau of Bungoma and USA. Father to Tabitha Gathoni Kamau (Bungoma), Daniel Kariuki Kamau (DK – Machakos), Evans Njuguna Kamau (Dallas, USA), Lucy Wangari Kamau (Nakuru), Moses Mburu Kamau (Seattle, USA). Brother to late Mary Wambui Kamau, Naomi Wanjiku Mukundi, Lydia Muthoni Marubu, Ishmael Gicuguma Kariuki (Mwalimu), Joseph Kabeni Kariuki and Henry Mburu Kariuki (USA). Brother-in-law to Samuel Kamau (Uplands Bungoma), late Leah Wambui Njuguna, Rev. Christine Kariuki (PCEA Kambui Parish), Esther Mukui Kabeni (ACK Githurai), Augustus Marubu MOthiri and Pauline Wanja Kariuki (Prison Headquarters). Son-in-law to the late Evans Njuguna Kimenju & Ruth Wangari Evans of Lari Uplands. He is an uncle and grandfather to many.

Meetings, prayers & funeral arrangements are being held daily at his home in Kanduyi, Bungoma & his father’s home, Kahuguini – Gatundu and via Zoom meetings in the USA.

The cortege will leave Kenyatta University Referral Mortuary (Northern Bypass) on Tuesday, 29th of September 2020 at 8:30am. The funeral will be held at his father’s farm in Kahuguini village, Gatundu (Close to Kahuguini Primary School). Funeral service starts at 11am.

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

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Sr Mary Electa (Rufina) Kerubo

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The Sisters of Mary of Kakamega regret to announce the death and funeral of Sr Mary Electa (Rufina) Kerubo.

Daughter of the late Mr Mokua Morebu, and Mrs Nyamisa Morebu of Amasago Parish Timani village, Nyosia Sublocation Keumbu Sub-County, Kisii County.

Sister of the late Zebedayo Atunga, Moraa, Mary. Niece of Samuel Makori. Aunty to Sofi, Magdalene, Rose, Martha, Jane and Daniel.

Burial Mass will be held on 25/09/2020 at 8.00am and laid to rest at the Sisters of Mary cemetery – Mukumu, Kakamega County.

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Pastor Gideon Oloishorua Ole Norpoor

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It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Pastor Gideon Oloishorua Ole Norpoor (formerly of KDF) on 18th September, 2020. Loving husband of Rose Maria Norpoor.

Son of Mr. Metian and the late Raheli Norpoor. Son-in-law to Guyo and Nkooyia Galgithele. Father of Godfrey and Gladys Maripet, Michael Norpoor, Anne Soila, Ruth Naisianoi and Nickson Patita. Brother of Jackson Kamakei, William Norpoor and Isaac Norpoor. Grandfather to Ian, Gareth, Gian, Pasha, Glenys, Terry, Sheril, Ethan and Meikan. Cousin and Uncle to Many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his home in Erusiai for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves PCEA Kikuyu Hospital Funeral Home on Saturday 26th September 2020 at 9am for service and burial at his home in Erusiai Location, Narok County

Psalms 91:1 “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty”  

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Nicholas Njubi Thiru (Engineer)

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It is with humble acceptance that we announce the death of Nicholas Njubi Thiru (Engineer).

Son of Mr. Francis PeterThiru and the late Mrs. Margaret Wambui Thiru, step son of Cecilia Thiru. Husband of Doris Waithira (JICA), Father of Wambui (Printrite), Wanjiru and Sean (Riara) Njubi, Father in law of Steve Muchogu, brother of Jane Ngige, Alex Thiru, Nancy Njeri Kimana, Mungai Thiru, James Thiru and Patrick Thiru (USA) and Prism Thiru (Sweden). He was brother in law of Ngige Mondo, Hope Kiarie, the late Ndungu Kimana and Susan Njonjo (USA), Son-in-law of Mr. & Mrs. Njihia Tharao, uncle and grandfather of many.

The cortege will leave Aga Khan University funeral home at 9am on Friday 25th September 2020 service and burial shall take place at his father’s home in Dagoretti (Mutaratara) starting 11am.

Glory be to God for a life well lived, he shall be greatly missed.  

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Mary Wambui Bell Pere

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January 1954 -19.09.2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Mary Wambui Bell Pere on Saturday 19th September 2020 after a short illness.

Mary was the daughter of the late Gabriel Mburu & Peris Wanjir , sister to Margaret Njeri. Daughter-in-law to Amos Wainaina Pere & Emily Njambi. Mother to Peris Wanjiru Pere, Dominic Waweru Pere, Raphael Mburu Pere and Tom Pere. Grandmother of Ethan Irungu, Jason Irungu and Malika Wambui.

The cortege shall leave Umash Funeral Home on Friday 25th September 2020 at 10.00am for Mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Ongata Rongai starting 11.00am. She will be laid to rest at her home thereafter.

May the lord rest her soul in eternal peace.

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

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Margaret Kairigo Mutua

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Sunrise : December 12, 1953 – Sunset : September 20, 2020

The Arimbi family announces the death of Margaret Kanto Mutua which occurred on Sunday 20/09(2020 at Kenyatta National Hospital after a long illness.

She was a retired long serving nurse at Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital among other health facilities.

She was daughter of the late Clement M’Mwija and late Elmina Karai of Muiwa-South Imenti Sub-county. She was sister of late Marina Nchuribi, late Antony Muriungi and late Joseph M’Rinkuri (Gakebe). Margaret was a dedicated wife of Genaro Mutua M’Arimbi and a devoted mother of Irene Mutua-Michler (Germany), Annchristine Mutua-Thuo (KNH- Niarobi), Kennedy Kinoti Mutua (Meru) and Martin Mbaya Mutua (Meru). She was an affectionate mother-in-law of Andreas Michler (Germany), Jackline Kinoti (Meru), Thuo Mwangi (AKUH- Nairobi). Grandmother (shush) of Kinya, Thuranira, Mutuma, Shiku, Njeri, Muchui, late Nkatha and late Muthoni. Margaret was daughter-in-law of mama Maria M’Arimbi and late Solomon M’Arimbi and sister-in-law of Ms Taramba, Salome, Makena, Kithinji and Joyce among others.

The cortege will leave Meru Funeral Home at 9AM for funeral Mass and burial rites on 26/09/2020 at her home in Kigwii Village, in Muringombugi, North Imenti Sub-County in Meru County.

Eternal rest grant unto mami Oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine on May she rest in peace, Amen.

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Juliet Wayua Matuku

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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing on of our dear mum Juliet Wayua Matuku on 18th September 2020.

Beloved wife of the late Benjamin Nzuki and co-wife of Beatrice Mbelete. Mother of the late Maria Mutinda, Martha Ngundi, Agnes Katua and Tom Mbathi. Also mother of Jane, Sarah, Susan, late Sammy, Betty, late Francis, Stephen and late Japheth. Mother-in-law of the late Mutinda Ndangi, the late Cosmas Joel, Katua Nzile and Ruth Mbathi. Daughter of the late Mbathi Musyimi and Ruth Ngumbe of Kisekeni village, Mulango Location, Kitui County. Sister of the late Willy, Hon. Titus Mbathi, late Musembi, late Mumo, late Samuel, late Lena, late Emma and late Avia. Sister-in-law of Jeremiah Nzuki among others. Aunt of Kitili Mbathi, Musyimi Mbathi, Vincent Mutambu, Jemimah Muema among others. Grandmother of Carol & Musembi Mutinda, Elvis & Tasha Cosmos, Sylvia, Wendy Kayden Katua and Emma & Evana Mbathi.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Funeral Home, Machakos at midday on Friday 25th September 2020. The funeral service and burial will be held on Saturday 26th September 2020 at her home in Keutunda village, Kanziko location, Mutomo, Kitui County.

Phillipians 1:21  For to me, to live is Christ and to die Is gain