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Obituary Image of SALOME MORAA OMURWA, formerly of Sisters of Mary Kakamega (SMK)

SALOME MORAA OMURWA, formerly of Sisters of Mary Kakamega (SMK)

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Sunrise: 30th June, 1930 – Sunset: 1st August, 2020
We regret to announce the death of Sister Salome Moraa Omurwa, formerly of Sisters
of Mary Kakamega (SMK).
She was popularly known as “Mama Safi” or “Egesio Egesafi”.
Daughter of the late Alex Omurwa and the late Lucina Nyanchama.
Sister to the late Gerald Okeyo Omurwa, the late Thomas Atandi, the late Mairura Arita, Prisca Mboga,
and Mary Nyachae.
She was cousin to Alex Atandi, Mose Mosongo, Joseph Arita, Osoro Onchagwa, the
late Marisera Arita, the late Sabina Onchagwa, Mary Atandi among others.
She was Aunt to the Okeyos: Clare Omoke, Veronica Ratemo, Francis Omurwa, late
Mary Kemunto, Pius Mosongo, Michael Mairura, Jane King’oina, Margaret Mwanyiro,
Rose Arita, the late Christopher Omurwa, Beatrice Gesare, William Matoke, Jeremiah
Mosioma, Lydia Kwamboka, Mercellinus Mairura and Vincent Onchagwa.
Aunt to the Mbogas: George Omurwa, Charles Ongera, Stella Moraa, Nancy Kerubo,
Judy Mokeira, Paul Nyamweya Ogoti, and Carol Nyansuku.
Aunt to the Nyachaes: Charles Kanoti, Paul Michieka, Fr. Daniel Omosa, Jacintha
Moraa, Michael Ogega, Judy Kemunto, and Lucy Nyanchama.
The cortege leaves Nyansiongo Mission Hospital mortuary on Friday, 7th August 2020
for mass at Nyansiongo Catholic Church at 10.00am.
Interment will be on the same day at the home of Mzee Gerald Okeyo Omurwa, Rigoko village, Nyansiongo-Gesima Sub-
Location, Nyamira County.

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul through the mercy of God, rest in peace, Amen.

Obituary Image of Joyce Muthee Makau

Joyce Muthee Makau

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20/08/1936 – 31/07/2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Joyce Muthee Makau that occurred on Friday, 31st July 2020 after a long illness.

The third born of the late Joseph Kivuva Nganga and Tabitha Kamaa Kivuva.Wife of the late Jonathan Makau Munuve. Mother of Twins the late Ruth and the late Kamaa, Twins Stephen Musyoka and the late Musyoki, the late David Matheka, Major Andrew Wambua, John Munuve, Timothy Kituku, Jackson Kanyange, Reuben Kyalo, Joseph Kivuva, the late Mutindi, William Muisyo, the late Rose Mutorto, Twins Martha Mwikali and the late Nganga and Titus Mbuiya. Mother-in-law of Sarah Musyoka, the late Jane Matheka, Major Florence Wambua, Beth Munuve, Esther Kituku, Pauline Kanyange. Mary Kyalo, Catherine Kivuva, Mary Muisyo and Josephine Mbulya. Sister of the late Mwikali Lungu,the late Rhoda Mutono Mbondo, the late Philip Mbithi Kivuva, the late Grace Nzembi Kisavi, the late Esther Men, the late Rael Kavindu, Phyllis Mbuvi, David Musyoki Kivuva and Josephine Mbula Kilonza Step-sister of Nelson Maleka Kivuva, Kithuka Kivuva amongst others.Aunty of Mbondos, Mbithis, Lungus. Kitais, Musyokis, Melis, Nzembis, Mbuvis and Kilonzos families, amongst others. Grandmother of 45 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

The cortege will leave Montezuma Funeral Home, Machakos on Saturday 8th August 2020 at 8:00antt Burial ceremony at her home in WandueVillage Kangethe Sub Location Muthetheni Location Nwala Sub County Machakos County starting 10:00am. MOH Covid-19 guidelines to be complied with during the funeral.

 In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever. Rest in Peace Mwaitu.

Obituary Image of Joseph Irungu Mwangi

Joseph Irungu Mwangi

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It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death ofJoseph Irungu Mwangi who until his demise was an employee of New KCC Limited Kangema Plant which occurred on 1st August 2020 through a road accident.

Son of Esther Muthoni Mwangi. Beloved husband of Marilyn N. Kioko (Ministry of Agriculture —Kiambu County, Thika Sub-County, Ngaloba Ward). Adoring father of Nathan Mwangi (Murang’aHigh), Tehilah Mutheu and Joshua Mweru (Huduma NYS academy Yatta). Brother of Mary Wanjiku (Murang’a County Government), Benson Mwangi (Murang’a), LeahWangui (Gikandu Primary School) and James Mucheru (Nairobi BM Securities).

Friends and family are meeting daily at his parent’s home in Kiharu Estate, Murang’a Town and at  his residence in Kithimani from 3.00pm for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves General Kago Funeral Home (Thika) on Saturday, 8th August 2020 at 8.00amfor the funeral and burial service at Green Vale farm in Kithimani, Yatta sub-county, Machakos County from 10.00am.

Obituary Image of Joseph Gathigi Njoroge

Joseph Gathigi Njoroge

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1922 – 31/07/2020  

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Mr. Joseph Gathigi Njoroge, which occurred on 31st July, 2020 peacefully in his sleep.

Son of the Late Njoroge Gikiru and Esther Njeri Njoroge. Beloved husband of the late Peninah Wangui Gathigi and Lilian Ng’endo. His Siblings are: the Late George Kangata, the Late Michael Muthemba, Margaret Wambui and the late Gilbert Mugo. Father of the Late Stephen Njoroge, Eliud Gtau (Sunrays Data), Anne Ruguru, Esther Njeri, Margaret Wambui, Michael Muthemba, the Late Lucy Nyambura & Henry Njenga.

The cortege will leave Kihara Sub-county Hospital Mortuary on 07.08.2020 at 9.30am. Burial will take place the same day at 10.30am at his home in Kihara, Kiambaa Sub-county, Kiambu County, Kianumira Wage, Stage No. 8.

Obituary Image of John Mugambi Rithaa

John Mugambi Rithaa

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22nd May 1964 – 30th July 2020

It is with humility and acceptance of the will of God that we announce the passing on of John Mugambi Rithaa on 30th July 2020.

Son of Eldad M’Rithaa and the late Gladys Karimi Rithaa. Husband of Ann Kawira Njagi of NYS, father of Mercy Kathambi, Collins Kiogora. Grandfather of Limuel Mugambi. Brother of Benedicta Riungu, the late John Majau, Joyce Ndia, Helen Wanja, Raphael Mbae, Humphrey Mbabu, Florence Kinanu, Alice Ncugune, Br. Gilbert Muriungi, Obadiah Magaju, Robert Gikunda and Moses Muriithi. Brother-in-law and an Uncle of many.

Family and Friends are meeting daily at his home in Mwihoko.

The Cortege leaves Kiambu Hospital Mortuary on Friday 7th August 2020 at 5.00 a.m. Thereafter service and burial at 10.30 a.m. in Kiringa, Kanyakine, Meru County.

In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you remain. May you Rest In Peace.

Obituary Image of H. Peterson Onderi Ayaka

H. Peterson Onderi Ayaka

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It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Mr. H. Peterson Onderi Ayaka (former principal of Gucha Secondary School) of Riakimai Village, Kegogi Sub-location, Nyamira County.

Son of the late Ayaka Kimai Ndega and late Nyabeta. Husband of Birita Bosibori Serebina Onderi Brother of Stephen Matara, Nyamoita, Nyamusi, Nyanchama, Moraa, Mary, Fenster, Naom, Nyasuguta, Teresa, Lates Richard Nyabuti & David Ondieki. Father of Hellen, Everlyne (UK), Joseph Kimai (Nyachogochogo Sec School), Obed (TZ), Arasa (Geta Sec School), Isaac (UK), Ombagi (Gesiaga Sec School), Manoti (USA). Father in law of Zainabu, Kemuma, Rebecca, Euginia (UK) Judy, Elizabeth Manoti (USA). Brother-in-law of Patrice Arasa & Nyamisa. Uncle of Geofreys’, Joel, Ayakas’, Kimais’, Nyamwayas’, Ombagis’, Minda, Reuben, Omwenga, Omaras’, Ben, Onsase, Nyairos,Arasas’, Kibaki, Nyakoetis’, Damaris’, Lydias’. Grandfather of Ayakas’, Petersons’, Pamella (UK), Rosemary, Samuel (UK), Abigael, Cynthia, Ruth Kwamboka Manoti, Giannah, Moraas’, Nyabetas’. Great grandfather of Albert.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at his Riakimai home for funeral arrangements. Main harambee shall be held on 06/08/2020 at his home from 8.00am.

The cortege leaves Christamarriane mortuary in Kisii town on 11th August 2020 for burial on the same day at his home, Riakimai village.

“Those we love never truly leave us. There are things that death cannot touch. Forever in our hearts and minds ” Rest in peace. God gives & God takes.

Obituary Image of Grace K. Onwong'a Oyieko (Mama Lydia)

Grace K. Onwong’a Oyieko (Mama Lydia)

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Sunrise : 20 Jun 1960 – Sunset 2 Aug 2020  

We regret to announce the sudden demise of Grace Kwamboka Onwong’a Oyieko (Mama Lydia).

Loving wife of Mr Dismas O. Oyieko (formerly of ICDC). Adoring mother to Lydiah Kemunto (DBK), Nancy Sarongo (Camusat), Wilfridah Nyambeki (UoN), Newton Orina (Neptune Software Ltd), Emmanuel Ogetonto (St. Paul’s University) and the late immaculate Nyanchoka. Daughter to the late Francis Ogetonto and the late Rael Nyanchoka. Daughter-in-law of the late Fidelis Oyieko and Mama Lucia Kemuma. Mother-in-law to Charles Nyakundi (Gulf Energy), Denis Nyakwaye (UN) and Pauline Mutua (Egypro East Africa). Grandmother of Ryan, Rodney, Roy, Lerato, Lethabo and Sidney-Ben. Sister to Nyambekt, the late Kerubo, Milcah, the late Ondieki, Alice, Joyce and the late Enock. Sister-in-law to the late Alice, Peninah, Florence, Christopher (Kenya Power), Mary, Ernest (Kisii University), Sr. Margaret (Kisii Diocese), Jackline, Rose, the late Jared, Carren, Bbyanne and Damaris. Aunt of Denis Okioga, Laureen, Witter, Hillary, Job, Damian, Dr. Chris Ondieki, Gladys among others. Niece to Mochire, Kang’ina, Genchabe among others.

Friends and Relatives are meeting at her residence in Ngong, on daily basis for funeral arrangements.

The (cortege leaves Montezuma Funeral Home on 11th Aug 2020 at 11:00 a.m for requiem mass at St Joseph Cathedral Ngong at 1:00 pm. Thereafter she will be put to rest at their Kibiko residende.

All protocols of COVID-19, as per the government directives observed.

Rest In Eternal Peace MAMA. We loved you very much but God loved you more.

Obituary Image of Elizabeth Njeri Ndiang'ui

Elizabeth Njeri Ndiang’ui

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We regret to announce the death of our sister in Christ Elizabeth Njeri Ndiang’ui. Beloved wife to Joseph Ndiang’ui Ngugi, of Engineer Kinagop, Nyandarwa county.

Daughter of the late Michael Nyambari Kimathi and the late Miriam Muthoni Nyambari. Beloved mother of Duncan Ngugi, Mary Nyambura, Miriam Wanjiru (Women Enterprise Fund), Hannah Wamwere, Esther Nyawira, Michael Mwangi, Jesee Gikandi, Dedan Kimathi, Margaret Wangui, Paul Kigathe, Jane Wanjiku (Zanzibar) Peter Ndungu and Alice Wairimu all of Engineer Town. Grandmother and great- grandmother of many. Beloved sister of the late Esther Nyawira Kariuki, the late Margaret Wanjiku Wachira, Veronica Wagutu, Teresiah Mirigo, Martha Njoki, Lucy Wangui, Duncan Ndegwa and Lydiah Wambui. Step sister of the late Magdline Wanjiku, Joseph Wamatu, Peter Murobi, Beatrice Nyakinyua, Elenah Njoki, Jane Waruguru, Gerald Kingori and Charles Gitahi. Also, sister in law of the late Checha Ngugi, the late Gikandi Ngugi and Margret Wangui Chege of Malewa Gilgil.

Friends and relatives are meeting at her home in Kinangop and Naivasha Kayole.

The cortege will leave Kijabe Mission Hospital Mortuary at 8.00 am, for a funeral service and burial thereafter at her farm in Kinangop on Friday 7/08/2020.

We loved you dearly but God loved you more. Rest in Peace. Amen.  

Obituary Image of Fausto Muthua Macharia

Fausto Muthua Macharia

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We announce the death of Fausto Muthua Macharia Date of death 1st August, 2020.

Son of Nelson Macharia Thuno and Miriam Waithera Macharia. Brother of the late Hiram Mwangi Macharia and Daniel Mbugua Macharia. Husband of Mary Wambui Muthua. Son in law to the late Kuria and the late Wagechi. Father of Margaret Wanjiru, Esther Muthoni, Teresiah Njeri, Stephen Irungu Veronicah Wanjiku and David Kamau. Father-in-law of Charles Ngugi, the late Stephen Wokabi, Johnstone Mwaura, Onsongo Osuku, and Esther Wanjiku. Grandfather of Winnie Wambui, Edward Kangethe, Fausto Muthua, Rachael Muruga, Allan Karanja, Margaret Wahata, the late Solomon Chege, Winnie Wambui, Alex Ngugi, Mark Muthua, Abigael Wambui, Winnie Wambui, Ryan, Lewis and Roy. Great grandfather of Joe, Felix, Hope, Steve and Sam.

Hails from Kiiriangoro (Mutunguru) Kirere Location, Kigumo Sub-County, Murang’a County. Funeral arrangement meetings at his home in Kirere Kiriangoro and her daughter’s residence at Marurui Nairobi.

Burial is on Friday 7th Aug 2020 at Kiiriangoro, Kirere, Mur’anga. The cortege will leave Kenyatta University Memorial Funeral Home for burial at 7.00am on 7th August, 2020 at Kiriangoro Mutunguru Kirere Location, Kigumo Sub-County, Murang’a County at 11am.

For further information contact — 0722-794 567, 0722-896 467, 0722-384 414, 0721-472 576

Obituary Image of Eunice Mutundu Njogu

Eunice Mutundu Njogu

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1939 – August 3rd 2020

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden Passing of our beloved Mrs. Eunice Mutundu Njogu on August 3rd 2020.

Wife of the late Richard Njogu Miano. Daughter of the late Wanjohi Mwangi and Veronica Wangu. Sister of Mwangi Wanjohi and the late Gabriel Njogu and the late Lucy Wanja Kihara. Mother of Nicholas and Josephine Wanjohi, Mary Wanjira, Jane Wanjiru and Phillip Mathenge, Lucy Nyaguthii and Charles Nduati, Caroline Nieri and Stephen Murimi (Embu), Margaret Waruguru and Alhassane Savane (USA), Nancy Wanja (Canada), Peter and Teresa Mwangi and Eunice Mutundu and Esther Wamutira. Grandmother and great grandmother of many.

She hails from Muragara Village, Mukure Sub-Location, Mukure Location, Kirinyaga West Sub-County.

Prayers and funeral arrangement are taking place at her home Muragara, Karingaini Village.

The cortege departs Mt Kenya Hospital Mortuary, Kerugoya at 9.00am on Saturday August 8th 2020 for burial at her farm in Muragara starting from 11am.

For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Praise be to God!