Obituaries

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Rick Nelson Wanyutu Njuguna

It is with humble acceptance that we announce the promotion to glory of Rick Nelson Wanyutu Njuguna on Tuesday, 25th August 2020 after a short illness.

Son of the late Francis Njuguna Wang`ang’a and the late Juliet Muthoni Njuguna. Husband to Catherine Wairimu Wanyutu and lather to Christopher Njuguna Wanyutu. Brother to Mary Njeri, George Miring’u, Margaret Wanjiku, Winnie Wanjiru, Paul Mwaura and Ruth Wambui. Father-in-law to Mercy Wangui and Grandfather to Christian Wanyutu, Ella Wairimu and Gabriella Wanjiku.

Friends and Family are meeting at his home in Kamiti Corner.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta Memorial Funeral Home along Northern Bypass on Thursday 3rd September 2020 at 8.30 am. for the Church Service at PCEA Komothai Church. Burial will be in their family home at Nginduri village, Mbari-ya-igi sub-location, Komothai ward, Githunguri Sub-County in Kiambu County.

The Lord gave us Rick Wanyutu Njuguna and the Lord has taken him away, may the name of the Lord be praised.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

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Paul Ndung’u Kariuki

10.3.1972 – 25.8.2020

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden death of Paul Ndung’u Kariuki which occurred on Tuesday 25th August 2020 at 12:30am.

He was the son of the late Samuel Kariuki and Loise Ruguru. He was beloved husband to Veronica Ndung’u. Loving Dad to Karen Ruguru, Kent Kariuki and Mitchelle Mugure. Brother to Alice Gathogo, Mary Kariuki, Lawrence Kariuki (Roshni), Joseph Wanjohi, Richard Waithanje, Margaret Wambui, the late Jane Mukami, John Kibii, Cllr. Sammy Ndungu (Narumoru), the late Hellen Mathenge, Milka Wanjiru, Esther Kariuki and Susan Wangu. He is son-in-law of Caesar Gikunju and Mary Gikunju. He was uncle to many.

The cortege leaves the Nyeri Funeral Home (Outspan) on Monday, 31st August 2020 at 10:00 am for mass at the St. Charles Lwanga Catholic Church (Classic). Burial at his home at Kwa-lriga (Karia) Nyeri County.

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

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

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Mary Wanja Mwaura (Wakagiri)

1942 – 24/08/2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on to glory of Mary Wanja Mwaura that occurred on Monday 24th August 2020. She hailed from Nembu village, Gatundu South, Kiambu County.

Daughter of the late Kagiri Churu and late Joyce Wairimu. Wife of the late Mwaura Wainaina. Mother of Margaret Wanjiku Kariuki (Ng’enda Secondary), Paul Wainaina (Equity Bank — Murang’a), John Kagiri (Canada), Joseph Kibobi, Stephen Churu, Joyce Wairimu, George Gathina, Hannah Njoki (USA) and Lawrence Irai. Sister of Lydia Mukonyo, Lucy Wamburia, Kang’aru, late Churu, late lrai and late Muchina.

Mother-in-law of Kariuki Githendu, Waruguru Mukora, Melanie Vivian (Canada), Muthoni Gitau, Wangechi Kinyua and Wanjiku Mwirigi. Grandmother of Mwaura Kariuki (Mozambique) among others.

Burial preparations are taking place at her home daily.

The cortege will leave Kenyatta Funeral Home — K.U Thika Rd on Tuesday 1st September 2020 at 8.00am followed by funeral service at AIPCA Nembu Church starting at 11.00am thereafter burial at her home Nembu village.

In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts we cherish you forever.

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David Karanja Kanyoro

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of David Karanja Kanyoro which occurred on 26th August 2020 at Outspan Hospital Nyeri.

Son of the Late Titus Kanyoro and late Florence Wanjiru. Husband of Irene Kirigo Kabiru. Father of Keneth Kanyoro Karanja and Edwin Kabiru Karanja. Brother to the late Paul Kinyui, the late Peter Kimondo, the late Rosemary Wanjiku, Ann Wanjiku Kanyoro (KPLC-Nairobi), Mary Wahito Kanyoro (SCDE-Mombasa) and Catherine Mbuchi Wanjohi (Nyeri).

Family and friends are meeting daily at the homestead Dedan Kimathi Estate, Nyeri from 5.00 p.m for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Nyeri Funeral Home Outspan on Wednesday 02/09/2020 at 7.30am for service at Catholic Church, King’ong’o Parish and thereafter burial at his rural home in Gaikuru Village, Mukurweini Nyeri County.

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Urbanus Muindi Muingi (Kilanga)

Sunrise: 1988 – Sunset: 2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Urbanus Muindi Muingi (Kilanga) which occurred on 22 August 2020 . At the timeof his death he was a teacher at St Alphonsa Kisau girls high school.

He was the son of Charles Muingi Kalii and Juliana Mulikwa. Brother to Patricia Ngundi, Felix Kaloki, Festus Mutunga, Pauline Kalunda, Boniface Kyalo, Eunice Mwende and Maurine Nthenya. Nephew to FideIlls Kaiii, Late Anna, Late Mukena, Mukita, Kakewa, Late Kalamai Kongu, late Nyali, Late Kavisyo And Nzivulu. Uncle to Patience, Mumo, Nzyoka, Ezekiel, Mutheu, Joy, Minoo, Charity, Nzombo and others.

Family and Friends are meeting daily at his home in Ivumbu Village for burial preparations

The cortege leaves Kenyatta National Hospital Mortuary on 1st September 2020 a 6.00 a.m. for a requiem mass and burial at his home in Ivumbu Village, Kisau Location Mbooni East Sub County, Makueni County.

2nd Timothy 4:7-8 I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith, now here is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day.

Obituary Image of Mary Wanjiku Kamiri (Wa Mateo)

Mary Wanjiku Kamiri (Wa Mateo)

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Mary Wanjiku Kamiri (Wa Mateo). She hails from Kigami Village Lioki Sub-Location Kiambu County.

Daughter to the late Peter Chege Njumbi and late Margaret Wangare Chege (Wa Mahua). Beloved wife to the late Mathew John Kamiri Karanja. Loving mum to Felix Karanja Kamiri, Rev. Fr. Dr.Vincent Kamiri (Gicharani Parish), Joseph Ngugi, Wilbard Mbugua, the late Rose Wangare, the late Peter Ngugi, the late Francis Njumbi and the late Samuel Mugwanja. Sister to the late Benson Njumbi, the late Grace Njeri Wanyoike and Naomy Mumbi Kahuro. Grandmother and Great grandmother to many.

Friends and family are meeting daily from 4.00pm at her home Kigami for prayers and burial arrangements.

The cortege leaves Kiambu Level 5 Hospital Mortuary on Monday 31/8/2020 at 9.00am. Burial service will be held at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Mission Lioki from 11.00 am. Thereafter burial at her home Kigami-Lioki Kiambu County.

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

Obituary Image of Wilberforce Nzangi Kiwia

Wilberforce Nzangi Kiwia

Sunrise 1971 — Sunset 2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Wilberforce Nzangi Kiwia on 21st August 2020, at the time of his death he was the principal of Katwanyaa High School.

He was the son of the late Jeremiah Kiwia and late Elizabeth Mutave and a step son to the late Monica Munee and Alice Ngalisa.

Husband to Eunice Malenge and father to Mwendwa, Alphonsa (Situ), Evans (Toyo) and Bibian. Grandfather to Kellan Nzangi. Brother to the late Sammy, Esther Ndindi, Alice Kamimila, William Wambua, the late Paul kasyoka, Samson Kimilu and Ezekiel Lazarus. Step brother to Emmah, Nyamai, Sarah, the late Syonuu, Rabecca, the late Mbithi, the late Reuben and Wavinya. Brother in-law to Mary, Elizabeth, the late Eunice, Sarah,Wanjiru, Rodah, the late Mbithe, Mwikali, Margaret and Lydiah. He was nephew to the late Kiminza, the late Kaindi, the late Maundu, the late Lumbi, the late Lavi, the late Mwakavi, the late Mutuma, the late Mbuu and the late Katiithi.

Burial will take place at his homestead, Ndulu Village, Mithumoni sub-location, lthumba location, Nguu division on Saturday 29th August 2020

Rev 14:13 and I heard a voice from heaven say; write..”Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, from henceforth.

Obituary Image of Timothy Mureithi Kiragu

Timothy Mureithi Kiragu

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the death of Timothy Mureithi Kiragu of Xerox Technologies, Nairobi on the 25th of August 2020 after a long, brave battle with cancer.

Beloved son of Edward Magayu Kiragu and Violet Wangu Kiragu. Loving husband of Maureen Mwango Omariba. Father of Edward Mureithi and Alma Wangu Mureithi. Son-in-law to Eliazer Onchieku Omariba and Sarah Nyangate Omariba. Adored brother of Maina Kiragu, Robert Gikungu, Eva Wambui, Wamuyu Kiragu and brother in law to Mutie Kavila, David Sinei, Nancy Omariba, Eva Omariba, Mary Omariba and Dismas Omariba. He was also a doting uncle, caring friend and wonderful cousin to many.

The cortege leaves Chiromo Mortuary on Tuesday, 1st September 2020 at 9.00 am. The funeral service will be held at Langata Cemetery, Nairobi where he will also be laid to rest.

Contributions can be made via M-Pesa Paybill Number: 891300 Account Number: 34387.

Romans 14:8 -For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s.

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Samwel Nyangena Akuma

The death has occurred of Samwel Nyangena Akuma on 21-08-2020 after a short illness and subsequent hospitalization at Kenyatta National Hospital.

Son of the late Stephen Akuma Mwamba and Prisca Mosinya Akuma, the late Bosibori, Bitutu, Paulina, Nyakerario and Nyanchama of Tombe- Omokonge Village, Nyamira County. Loving Husband to Stella Sarah Olembo. Father to Daniel and Danielle.

Brother to Peter Moturi, late William Mwamba, the late John, the late Kwamboka, Martha, Henry, Margaret, the late Norah, Nyaboke, Monica (Kitale), Zacharia, Charias, Godfrey, Dr. Misati (Cooperative University), Paul, Maranga among others. Son in law to Eliakim Olembo and Juliana Olembo. Nephew to the late Michira, the late Clement, the late Kiriago, Samson Abuga, Rt. Snr. Chief Ben Mobisa, John Omangi and Naftali Omesa.

Burial will take place today Friday 28th August, 2020 at his Kiserian Farm, next to St. Patrick’s Hill School, Magadi Road, Kajiado County.

Obituary Image of Naomi Wambui Makara

Naomi Wambui Makara

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Naomi Wambui Makara which occurred on 21st August 2020 at Kenyatta National Hospital.

Daughter of the late Eric Kamau Kimani and the late Eunice Njeri Gacheru. Wife of Joseph Makara Kamotho of the Ministry of Health, Nairobi, mother of Joy Wangui Makara of Daystar University, Nairobi and Faith Neil Makara of Lions Primary School in Embu. She was sister of Peter Kimani Kamau, Pastor John Gacheru Kamau (New Beginners Church, Nakuru), Zipporah Nyokabi Watoko, Florence Wangari Mwangi (Dubai) and the late Paul Kamau. She was sister in-law of Michael Watoko Mwangi, Joyce Nyambura Gacheru, Jeniffer Kimani, Peter Maina Kamotho, the late Loice Wanjiku Muchiri, Keziah Wangari Njuguna, Josphat Kamau Kamotho and the late Consolata Wangechi Kamotho. Granddaughter of the late Zipporah Nyokabi Gacheru and the late Johana Gacheru. Niece to, Mary Wanjiku Njenga, Elizabeth Wangari Mugo, Lucy Nduta Munyinyi, Paul Kamau Gacheru, Hanna Nungari, and all the children of Virginia Wangari Gacheru. Daughter in-law of Nathan Kamotho Kamau and the late Mary Wangui Kamotho.

The cortege leaves Umash funeral home on the 28th August 2020 at 7.30am for grave side service and burial at Kangui Village , Ol-joro-orok location, near Olkalau in Nyandarua County.

It is God who gave us the gift of Naomi and he is the one who has taken, may her soul rest in eternal peace.