Obituaries

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Francis Kilaha Amadiva

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It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mr. Francis Kilaha Amadiva on Monday, 15th June 2020 at Alexandria Cancer Center (Eldoret), after a short battle with cancer bravely borne.

Son of the late mzee Richard Amadiva and mama Elizabeth Nasiali. Loving husband of Irene Onono Kilaha and dotting dad of Sheilah Caritas Kilaha (USA), Christine Kilaha (USA), Clara Kilaha (Uganda), Patrick Ijaika (Nairobi) and Martin Amadiva (Nairobi). Grandpa of Adrian, Ivanna, Calvin and Jason. Father-in-law of J. Kapere, E. Apeu.O, D. Odhiambo and J.S. Daudi. Brother of the late F. Esiemenyi, late John Mudanya, L. Kahuga, the late Vincent Kaduka, late Mary ljai, George Amahaya, A. Nyando, M. Kibisu, L. Indago and D. Adisa. Brother-in-law of late Selly Muhonja, B. Ombunga, the late Ruth, Judy among others. Son-in-law of mzee Javan Ombunga and mama Repha Wetende of Butere. Uncle to many.

The cortege leaves Jumuia Friends Funeral Home – Kaimosi on Sunday, 21st June 2020, for the funeral and burial service on Monday 22nd June 2020 at his home in Mugangu village, Ivola Sub Location,Tambua location,Vihiga County. There shall be strict observance of the government’s Coved— 19 control measures and guidelines.

Franco, you fought a good fight; you kept the faith, and you have finished the race. May you rest in eternal peace. We loved you but God loved you more! Till we meet again…Shalom

John 4:16 God is love, and those who live in love live in God and God lives in them.

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Rev. Fr. Lawrence Kinyua Njiru

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It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that the Diocese of Embu announces the untimely demise of Rev. Fr. Lawrence Kinyua Njiru who has endured a long illness on 14th June 2020.

Son of Alfred Njeru and Eusebia Warue. Brother of Peter Kariuki (businessman Runyenjes), Edward Njue (teacher), Caroline Muthoni and Piera Wanja (Mini inn). He hails from Kathanjuri village, Kathanjuri Sub-location, Kyeni Central Location, Runyenjes Sub County of Embu County.

The cortege leaves St. Raphael Mortuary-Consolata Hospital Kyeni on Sunday 21st June for requiem mass at Kyeni Parish at 3.00pm.The funeral mass will be on Monday 22nd June 2020 at Ss. Peter & Paul Cathedral – Karurina at 10.00am and thereafter the interment at Clergy Graveside in the Cathedral Grounds.

Relatives and friends are meeting for prayers at the parents home home at Kathanjuri-Kyeni and our lady of Assumption Embu Parish.

Eternal rest grant to him O Lord! And let perpetual light shine upon him: May he rest in peace. Amen.

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Eunice Wairimu Njoroge

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22/02/1944 – 12/06/2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Mrs. Eunice Wairimu Njoroge (Director, St Eunice Preparatory School Waithaka) that occurred on 12th June 2020 at The Nairobi Hospital.

Wife of the late Elder Leonard Gichuhi Njoroge. Daughter of the late Rowland Gicharu Muriu and the late Jackeline Wanjiku Gicharu. Sister of Miriam Wathoni Mathenge, Wambui Njenga, James Muriu, Sr. William Kaniaru, John Gitau, Jane Wangari, Grace Gathoni, Elikana Kuria, Jekeria Njeri and Evanson Kinuthia. Sister-in-law of Henry Mwai Njoroge. Beloved mother of Dr Davies Njoroge Gichuhi & Dr Nancy Wanjiru Njoroge (SA), Fred Gicharu Gichuhi & Ann Njeri Gicharu (UK), Andrew Kung’u Gichuhi (UK). Grandmother of Michelle Wairimu Njoroge, Amy Njeri Njoroge, Leo Gichuhi Gicharu, Mia Wairimu Gicharu and Nicole Wairimu Kung’u.

Viewing of the body will take place at the Lee Funeral Home on 23rd June 2020 from 08:30 am. The cortege leaves Lee Funeral Home at 09:00 am for the funeral service at The Church of the Torch, Kikuyu at 10:00 am and burial thereafter. Strict adherence to all MoH and GoK directives relating to COVID- 19 will be observed. Live streaming of celebration will be made available.

Contributions can be sent to Paybill no; 8001727 EUNICE WAIRIMU J MEDICAL FUND

We loved you but God loved you more. Till we meet again.

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David Peter Thuo

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It is with the humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of David Peter Thuo that occurred on 3rd June 2020. He was laid to rest on 10th June 2020 at the Lang’ata Cemetery.

Son of the late Major (Rtd) Stephen Njunji Thuo and the late Mrs Pauline Wanjiku Thuo. Beloved husband of Priscilla Wangui Muthoni and proud father of Patricia Wanjiku Thuo and Stephen Njunji Thuo. Loving brother of Emily Waithira, Sylvia Wambuku, Evelyn Wairimu and Michael Mbote. Brother-in-law to Geoffrey Ruheni, Allan Waweru and Grace Wanjiru. Uncle to Nick, Jennifer, Jessica,Azriel & Benaiah. Great-Uncle to Precious & Jason.

We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to all who took time to mourn, condole and pray with us following Thuo’s sudden death. Your encouragement, phone calls and messages of condolences, prayers and reassurance gave us strength and comfort. We thank you all for your overwhelming generosity that enabled us to give our beloved Thuo a befitting send-off. We would like to thank Michael Mukwanjeru, Moses (Musa) Kariuki, Nancy and Wilson Kimani and the Lang’ata Police Station for their assistance to the family on the day of Thuo’s passing. We would also like to thank John Thuo Gachuru, Ann Njeri Mathu, Robert Burale, Oliver Aswani and the clergy of ACK St. Barnabas Church, Otiende for assisting the family in giving Thuo a befitting funeral service. Our deepest appreciation to the Alumni Class of 1989 of Westlands Primary School, Alumni Class of 1993 of Koelel High School and Thuo’s friends from the Diaspora and the Lang’ata community for your overwhelming love, encouragement and support to the family.We would also like to thank the Thuo family, the Njoroge family and the Mbote family for standing with us and for your support.

Once the Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, we shall hold a memorial service to enable all attend and pay their last respects to the late David Peter Thuo. We thank you all for your individual and corporate assistance, financial and material contributions, support and dedication to us following the very painful loss of our beloved Thuo. Please accept this acknowledgment as an expression of our heartfelt and sincere gratitude and appreciation. May Almighty God grant blessings and favor to you all.

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” Psalms 116:15

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David Keli Kiilu HSC

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In acceptance of God’s will, that we regret to announce the passing away of our beloved David Keli Kiilu formerly of BAT Kenya, on Friday 12th June 2020.

He was son of the late Onesmus Kiilu Kivila and Beth Ngii Kiilu of Kilyungi Village, Mbooni West, Makueni County. Kiilu was the father of Onesmus Kiilu and Melvin Musila Keli USA. He was brother to the late Mrs Rose Mbinda and late Peter Kivila Kiilu, Obed Mutunga Kiilu, Charles Wambua Kiilu, Paul Muli Kiilu, Jane Kiilu, and Rahab Mbithe Kiilu.

He was an astute professional in Public Relations and Corporate and Regulatory Affairs and a Fellow of the Public Relations Society of Kenya. He was staunch advocate of free trade and the integration of the East African Community, a role he played with excellence while at BAT Kenya, Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) as Chairman of Trustees and Life Governors, Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and the East African Business Council (EABC). He played a significant role in mainstreaming of the Jua Kali sector (SMEs) in Government policy. He was a friend, colleague and mentor to many in the corporate world.

The family appreciates the message of condolences from his His Excellency, President Uhuru Kenyatta and the support of various government ministries and industry associations during his career. We appreciate friends and colleagues for supporting Kiilu and everyone who walked with him during his illness until the time he has rested.

Keli Kiilu will be laid to rest on 23rd June 2020 at his home in Maavuni, Kilyungi in Mbooni, Makueni County. The cortege leaves Lee Funeral Home Nairobi on Tuesday at 7:00am for burial at his home. In acknowledgement of the current environment with restriction on movement and public gatherings, the last rites for Kiilu will be conducted at his home in Mbooni in the presence of family members. The ceremony will be streamed online on https://www.facebook.com/DavidKeliKiilu/live/

May God rest his soul in eternal peace.

Those who may wish to support the funeral arrangements please send your contributions to 0741 608501 managed by Mr. Francis Munywoki

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Daniel Mbugua Gacina

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1/1/1950 – 17/06/2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mwalimu (RTD) Daniel Mbugua Gacina.

Husband of Nancy Wanjiku Mbugua. Son of the late Hiram Gacina Kimani and the late Miriam Waithera Gacina. Father of Allan Gacina Mbugua (Standard Bank NRB), Miriam Waithera (Kenya Airways), Major Joseph Wahome (KDF) and Hiram Kingara. Grandfather of 5 grandchildren and uncle of many. Brother of Captain Kimani, Chege, the late Gathoni, Gathundo, the late Njogu, the late Wanjiku, late Mwaura and Rubia.

The cortege leaves ACK Mt. Kenya Mortuary Kerugoya on Saturday 20/06/2020 and be laid to rest at his home Thumaita-West, Kagio in Ndia Kirinyaga County.

For any Inquiry and donation kindly Contact Mukundi-0726326647

In God’s hands you rest and forever you will be remembered in our hearts.

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Rtd. Lt. Col Jackson Kipchumba Ayabei

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Sunrise: 1960 – Sunset: 2020

It is with deep sadness that we announce the untimely demise of Rtd. Lt. Col. Jackson Kipchumba Ayabei formerly of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) through a tragic road accident on 16th June 2020 along Eldoret-lten road.

Son of the late Rotich Chesum and Kimoi Chesum. Loving husband of Christine Ayabei of Uswo Primary School; Father of Dr Victor Kibet of KDF, Vanice Jepchirchir (Australia), Vincent Kipkemboi of Telkom Kenya, Viola Jebor of Madison Insurance and Vivian Jebiwot of NCBA Bank; Father in-law of Michael, Winnie, Kibet and Lilian; Grandfather of Jason, Liam, Kina and Gyan; Brother of Christina, Salina and Luka Ayabei; Uncle and friend to many.

Prayers and funeral arrangements are ongoing at his home in Uswo farm, Uasin Gishu County and in Langata, Nairobi County. Condolences, messages and any assistance can be channeled through 0716-106006. God bless you.

Burial will take place at his home in Uswo farm on Tuesday 23rd June 2020.

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

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Alfred Owuor Obonyo (Ong’wen)

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Sunrise: 15th April 1962 – Sunset: 9th June 2020

The Chairperson, Board of Management, Director and members of staff, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), regret to announce the death of Mr. Alfred Owuor Obonyo, who passed away on the morning of Tuesday 9th June 2020 at his house at KEMRI- Mbagathi Road Estate in Nairobi. He was a Senior Customer Relations Assistant at KEMRI’s Centre for Public Health Research (CPHR) in Nairobi.

Loving husband of Mrs. Pamela Akinyi Owuor of Jamhuri Primary School, with whom they have four daughters, Patricia Achieng’ Owuor (Titan Academy), Pauline Atieno Owuor (Califonia USA), Annette Aluoch Owuor (PC Kinyanjui Technical Institute), Mary Lucy Sedah Owuor (JKUAT University) and a Son, Emmanuel Sirama Owuor (Aviation Television). He was an adorable grandfather of Christine Pendo Owuor and Ivan Sirama Owuor.

Son of Mzee Andericus Obonyo Oloo, Mama Maria Aoko Obonyo and Stepson of Mama Catherine Apondi and Gladys Awino. He was a brother of John, Thomas, David, Wilfred, Daniel, Michael, Patrick, Antony the late Fredrick, Elizabeth, Caroline, Anjeline, Florence and Benter, the late Akinyi, the late Doris and the late Joan. Brother in-law of Pst. Chripine (Ahero Baptist), Peter, Tom and Macharia. He was also a cousin of B. Kotaya, S. Kotaya and C. Odipo. He was an uncle of Brian, Josi, Daniel, Janet, Dorine, Christine, Clarice among many others.

The cortege leaves the Umash Funeral Home on Friday 19th June 2020 at 8:00 am to his parents’ home in Uhuamba village in Jera Sub-location Ugenya Sub County, where the Burial will be on Saturday 20th June 2020 led by VOSH Church International Kibera and Bumala Assemblies.

“In God’s Hands You Rest, In Our Hearts You Live Forever.”

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Mwalimu Margaret Akumu Owira

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It is with great sadness but acceptance of God’s will that we, the family of the late Ex Snr Chief Amoth Owira, announce the untimely death of Margaret Akumu Owira (Madam Owira) which occurred on Tuesday, June 15th, 2020 at Avenue Hospital, Kisumu.

She leaves behind her beloved husband Rebman Owira Amoth and children Stephen Ochieng (Eldoret), Hillary Owira (Bob) (Eldoret), Pamela (Atis) (Siaya) the late Chrispine, Caroline Estler (Germany) Maureen Owira (Ndori), Pauline Owira (Kisumu), Jackline Owira-Oloo (Germany) and Edwin Owira (Maseno University).Loving daughter of the late Mzee Joseph Omamo and the late Teresa Omamo of Ukwala. Sister of the late Francis Juma, the late Joseph Ngesa, Jenipher Omoga, Michael Obote, Ochieng Omamo, Suzan Ochola, Grace, Alice, Sam, Julius, Richard, Vero, Monica among others. Daughter in law to the late Ex Snr Chief Amoth Owira and the late Joyce Ochieng.

Sister in law to the late Rose Gumo, Duncan Amoth (Moi University), the late Collins, the late Stephen, Joachim, Erick, Anna, late John, late Edwin, George Opiyo, Halwenge, Dr. Amoth, Fredrick Ochola, Martina, Marion, Jecinta, Jane Otin, Jenipher, Mildred, Nyaramba among others. Mother in law to Alex Onyango, Florence Ochieng, Teresia Odhiambo, Dirk Estler, Dan Abwao and Albert Oloo. Aunty to Oliver, Christine, Emily, Kevin, Ian, Aaron, Imma, Ebby,vTessy, George, Tony, Fred, Judy, Night, Omondi, Eunice, Evans, Diana, Lorretta, Jackline, Omondi Otin, Claudio among others. Grandmother to Maurice, Calvince, Maureen, Sherlin, Bridgit, Sheanna, Kayline, Leonie, Hope, junior and Leyla.

The cortege leaves Avenue Mortuary – Kisumu on 19th June, 2020 for Siaya Segere. Madam Owira will be laid to rest on 20th June, 2020 at her home in Segere Village, Siaya County.

In God’s hand you rest, in our hearts you live forever.

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Jonathan Ndambuki Nzeki

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Sunrise: 23/10/1971 – Sunset: 12/6/2020

It is with profound sorrow but with acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Jonathan Ndambuki Nzeki (Public Health Officer, Mwingi Central Sub-County) on 12.6.2020 through a tragic road accident at Kwa Vonza along the Machakos-Kitui road.

Son of Peter Nzeki Mbunga and Beanace Kivinya Nzeki of Usemeini Village, Kaitha Sub-location, Wamunyu location, Mwala Sub-County, Machakos County. He leaves behind his beloved wife Florence Ndanu Ndambuki and three children Faith Wavinya, Christine Mbenya and Emmanuel Nzeki. Brother of Ruth Kisui (Deputy Principal -Kitui Teachers Training College), Major Daniel S Nzeki (Kenya Navy), Ann Syombua (Nurse-Mombasa), Elizabeth Kamene (USA), Alex Mbunga Nzeki (Kenya Police), Captain Matheas K Nzeki (Kenya Army) and Cpl Japheth N Nzeki (Kenya Navy).

Son-in-law of Daniel Mutua Musau and Joyce Mutua. Brother-in-law of David Mutiku (Principal-KATC),Titus Kyalo (KPA), James Maina (USA), Mary (DEFCO-DOD), Colleta (Kenya Police), Esther (TSC), Catherine (Mombasa), Kyalo Mutua, Muindi Mutua, Musau Mutua and Mwende Mutua. Nephew of Mulandi, Komu, Mutunga, Kiambi, Mutia, Late Mutundu, the late Nzivo, the late Kilonzo, Kithei, Katuku, Mutanu, Mbuli, Nzula and Kaluki. Uncle of George, Alex, Grace, Samuel, Faith, Charity, Maxwell, Jayden, Muthoni, Moffat, Ann, Stanley, Shirleen, Cliffton, Karen, Joy and Precious. Cousin and friend to many.

The cortege leaves Kitui Level 5 hospital Mortuary on Saturday 20.6.2020 at 8.00 a.m. Funeral service and burial will take place at his home Usemeini village, Wamunyu Location, Machakos County.

For we know that if the earthly tent that we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. 2nd Corinthians 5:1.