Obituaries

Gabriel Mareko Mwangemi

Sunrise: 9/5/1965 – Sunset: 5/4/2020

It is with deep sorrow and acceptance of Gods will that we announce the death of Gabriel Mareko Mwangemi which occurred on 5th April, 2020 after battling with kidney failure for 8 years.

Son of late Nashon Christopher Mwangemi and Rachel Wakesho Mwangemi. Loving husband of Lucy Wall (Jeffrey Academy MSA). Loving father of Nashon Christopher Mwangemi (USIU Nairobi). Brother of the late Crispus Mwangemi, late Reuben Mwangemi, George Amra, Mary Luseno, the late Betty Mwangemi, Rose Callaghan, John Mwangemi (Amb), and Joshua Mwangemi.

Brother-in-law of Nina, Angelica, Florence, the late Eric Luseno, George Callaghan, Emily, Connie, Frida, Jane, Loise, Ronald, Dolphine and Eliston. Son-in-law of Samuel Kiseu and the late Gladys Sau. Cousin, uncle and great friend to many.

He will be laid to rest on 10th April, 2020 at their home in Ikanga Village, Voi Taita Taveta county.

Gabriel lived a full life, he fought the good fight, finished the race and kept the faith. His legacy of love overflows. We continue to celebrate him.

Francis Mwago Kariuki (Mwangi)

We Regret to announce the death of Francis Mwago Kariuki (Mwangi) of Wiyumiririe, Ngobit, Laikipia County.

Son of the late Michael Mwangi Mwago and the late Ruth Muthoni Mwangi. Husband of Rosemary Wanja Mwago and the late Eunice Wangari Mwago. Father of Lucia Muthoni Mwago, Margaret Mumbi Mwago, Elizabeth Wanjiru Mwago, Scolastica Nyambura Mwago, the late Monicah Wambui Mwago, Joe Mwangi Mwago, Michael Mwangi Mwago, and Teresia Wangeci Mwago. Brother of the late Ephantus Wanjohi, Benson Kamau, Adam Nyaga, Scolastica Nyambura, Philip Ndung’u, David Thiaka and the late Teresia Wangeci.

Father-in-law of the late Wokabi Murage, Rachael Wanjiku Kirugi, Paul la Njoroge, Ann Wanjiru, and the late Mwaura Muriithi. Grandfather of many.

The cortege leaves K.U. Mortuary on Friday 10/4/2020. Thereafter funeral service and burial will be held at his Wiyumiririe Home.

Dr Benjamin Mathenge Ritho

We are saddened to announce the death of Dr. Benjamin Mathenge Ritho of Kisii Teaching and Referal Hospital following a short illness.

Beloved son of Dr. Eliud Kihara Ritho and Mary Wanjiku Ritho. Loved brother to John Kihara Ritho and Dr. Milka Muthoni Ritho- Gatheru. Brother- in-law to Dr. Antony Gatheru and Jasmine Vines-Ritho. Loving uncle of Kagure, Mureithi and Wanjiku. Nephew and cousin to many.

The cortege leaves Nyeri funeral home (Outspan) on Saturday I I th April 2020 at 9.30 am for funeral service and burial thereafter at his ancestral home the Ritho Farm, Jumbi in Muranga.

The song is ended, but the melody lingers on In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever.

Seth Odongo Aloo: Help needed to repatriate body of Kenyan from UK

Help needed for Repatriating Remains of Seth Aloo to Kenya: On 8 March 2020 the Police in Bath, UK responded to a call from the public that a man had been seen slipping in River Avon in Bath. Those who witnessed the incident on realising that the man did not resurface, called the police who responded swiftly in less than 10 minutes to his life. An intensive search was launched by police divers. From the personal items found on site, the Police were able to identify the victim as Mr Seth Odongo Aloo.

The search would, however, go on for a couple of weeks until the Police called it off. Fortunately, on 27 March 2020 Seth’s body was found floating on the river and subsequently recovered by the Police. The police are carrying investigations assisted by the Coroners in Bath, a process that they estimate will last up to about four weeks before they release the body to the family.

Seth, a hard-working 40-year-old Kenyan was the sole breadwinner to his young family. Before his abrupt demise, Seth had planned to travel to Kenya on 19th April 2020. As fate would have it, that will now be an unfulfilled dream.

The family of Seth is raising funds to bring his remains back home to Kenya in order to be buried at his parents’ home in Nyakach, Kisumu County.

We are asking all friends, colleagues, and acquaintances of Seth to please join the family in raising the required £5,000 to repatriate the remains of Seth back to Kenya and give him a dignified in send-off in accordance with Luo culture and customs.
Click below to help:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/repatriating-remains-of-seth-aloo-to-kenya

Damaris Nyambura Mukuria

It’s with humble acceptance of God’s doing that we announce the passing on to glory of Mrs Damaris Nyambura Mukuria of Cura Gakinduri.

Wife of the late Julius Mukuria Ng’ang’a. Mother of David Ng’ang’a, Sophia Wanjiru, Wanjiku Kironyo, Joyce Njeri, Evan Maruri, Walter Ngaruiya, Oscar Macara, Jane Wambui grandmother of many.

The body is lying at Kikuyu Hospital for burial on Thursday April the 9th. Few family and friends are meeting at her home.

We recognise that given the current COVID-19 many of you will not be  able to congregate with us as we lay our mother to rest

Mom you will forever remain in our hearts. Rest in peace

Solomon Meja Irangi

1924 – 2020

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing on to glory of our beloved Father Mr. Solomon Meja Irangi on 5th April 2020.

Son of the late Mzee Andrea Nagwaga Irangi and the Late Mama Lena Lukaya Irangi. Loving husband of the late Selina Kadalima Irangi. Father of Elphas Abamu, Emily !mall Osundwa, the late Alexander Agatsiva, the late Sanlita Egehiza, Evans Irangi, Mary Janira, Eric Meja and David Serede. Father-in-law of Jane Abamu, Gilbert Osundwa, the late Hellen, Ruth Matsitsa, the late Richard, Dinah Meja and Joyce. Grandfather of, Kadalima, Andrew, Lillian, Dan, Carol, Godfrey, Abraham, Steve, Sammy, Elsa, Walter, Charity, Oliro, Kabara, Karen, Solomon Meja, Mise, Edgar among others. Great Grand-father of many dotting girls and boys.

Brother of the late Gen, Supt PAG (Kenya) Rev, Shem Irangi, the late Ernest Irangi, James Idagiza, the fate Harun Irangi, Erica Chamwada, Azibeta Onamu, Alice Busena, Elijah Irangi and Esther Ndanyi. Brother-in-law of Chamwada, the late Migoze, the late Rosa, Indeheli, Dorcas, the late Benjamin, Kilaini and others. Uncle of John, Geoffrey, Janet, Isaac, Allen, Patrick, Rose Onamu, Rev Mido, Suzzie, the late Azibeta among others.

The cortege leaves Kiminini Cottage Mission Hospital on 8th April 2020 and proceeds to his farm at Mabusi Scheme for burial on 9th April 2020.

Baba, you Loved us, we Loved you but God Loved you more. Fare thee well

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

Peter Ongarora Omari

We, the Ongarora family, regret to announce the death of Peter Ongarora Omari which occurred on 28th March, 2020.

He was born in 1934 to the late Omari Getenga and the late Peninah Omenya at MwaGetenga Village, Geteri Location of Masaba South Sub-County. Husband of Bathsheba Bosibori, Keziah Moraa and Margaret Bitutu. He was blessed with twenty-three (23) children, namely: Samuel (late), Ezekiel (Nairobi), Jerusha (late), Prof. Ogoti (Maseno University), Josephine (Nakuru), Dr. iur Nyagaka (Kisii University and Advocate, Nakuru), Geoffrey (Mombasa), Joel (Nairobi), Teresa (WARMA Kisii), Dr. Dennis (UoN), Solomon, Annah (Nairobi), Stella (Tr, Ensoko), Samson (UoN), Isaac, Joash and Haron (Kenya Airways), Everline, Isaiah and Benson (Nairobi), Askah (Tr,Amabuko), Rev. Vincent (Kiamokama PAG) and Dr. Getenga (Dedan Kimathi University).

He was blessed with 57 grandchildren them being, Enid, Sarah, Dr. Atandi, Triza, Eng. Tirimba, Eunice, Kemuma, Laura, Tabitha, Job, Lucky, Bonface, Diana, Amos, Joshua, Natalie, Samuel, Mary, Dominic, Omari, Benazir, Braden and 18 great grandchildren. Son law of late Mr. & Mrs Atandi of Bonyakoni, late Mr. & Mrs. Mogeni of Gionserio and late Mr. & Mrs. Manoti of Gitembe. Brother in-law of Mr. & Mrs. Mongeri and Mr. & Mrs Joel Nyabayo (USA) and others, Hezron and others, Christopher Mairura among others.

Father-in-law of Florence, Everline, Veronicah, Dorcah, Seraphine Dorcas, Nyaboke, Henry, Irene, Jackie, Ruth, Dorcas, Janet, Peris and Nancy, and late Ogega, Eng. Matagaro, and Dr. & Dr. Mrs. Otedo, Mr. & Mrs Rotich, Mr. & Mrs. Muturi and Mr. & Mrs. Mahanga and late Mr Ayaye. Brother of Mogire, Okworo, Magoma, Kwamboka, Joyce (all deceased), Rhoda Grace. Uncle of Dr. Hezekiel Oira (MKU), Jerusha Juma, Elijah, David Morebi, Nyabuto, Nyaboke, Morara, Nyagaka, Samson and Reuben, late Mogire, Josephine, Jane, Beatrice, Walter among others.

Cousin of Okworo late weyi, Haron, Ratemo, Maranga Mandera, Nyamache, the late Mukoa among others. Nephew of Omwoyo, Onyando, Morebu, Mandera, Masongo, Nyangenya, Nyakeruma (all deceased), Maranga and lsaboke. Brother-in-law of Truphena, late Prisca, Rhoda, among others. Korera of Orangi, Maosa (Sibwoga), Kabuka, Chengeoli, Omache, Arumba, Omari (all deceased), Saka, Kebande, Makokha, Okemwa, Getiro, Nyandieka and Obwocha, Nyantari and Ondara.

The cortege leaves War Memorial Hospital in Nakuru on Friday, the 10th of April, 2020 for burial at his Getare Village home, Gesusu, Nyaribari Masaba.

Charles Okoth Were

In humble acceptance of God’s sovereign will: we announce the sudden passing to Glory of Charles Okoth Were on the morning of Wednesday, 1st April 2020.

Loving husband of Emily Osino-Okoth and dotting daddy of Neema Elsie. Loving son of the late Absalom Were Miseda and Mrs. Esther Were. Step-son of the late Mama Rosebella Were.

Grandson of late Mzee Zedekia and Mama Loise Miseda all of Got-Nyapon’g Village. Also grandson of late Mzee Richard and the late Nereah Okello both of Asembo, Lwak.

Son-in-law of Mr. John Osino and Mrs. Emma Osino of Magoya, Konjra Primary School, Uholo West.

Loving brother of Susan, the late Judith, Dennis Were, Prof Edwin Were, the late Joyce, Godfrey Were, the late Mary, Millicent, the late Omondi, the late Benter, Dr. Eric Were, Nelson Matoke, Advocate Jeremiah Were, Eunice Were, Richard Were, Calvins Miseda and Dr. Keneth Were.

Brother-in-law of Doreen Osino; Mrs. Judy Baraza and Mr. Ignatius Baraza; Patrick and Norah Osino; Mr. Eric Osino; Mr. Walter Osino; the late Nicholas Ogutu, Mr. Oscar Acholla; the late Omullo, Mr. Maurice Ngesa; Lorna, Mildred, Sylvia, Mwanaidi, Betty, Mr. John Ombajo, Pam, Joan, Portia.

Nephew of Hezron Miseda; Mrs. Florence Hongo; the late Thaddeus, josephat and Joshua Miseda; Mr. Martin Oloo (Met. Dep’t Nanyuki); and Carren Olwanda. Cousin of George, Dr. Hazel-Mumbo, and Nelson Miseda; Edward Were; Erick, Loice and Hellen Miseda; Bill, Betty, Elsa and Ken Miseda; Mr. John Okoth (Maseno School), Jagana, Eunice, Christine, Winnie, Akama and Walter. Uncle of George Ogutu, Philemon, Clive, Wendy, Rihense, Cliff, Donna, Abisa, Dylan, Courtney. Benter, and Maisy.

Cortege leaves Chiromo Campus Mortuary on Friday, 10th April 2020, for the funeral and burial service on Saturday 11th April 2020 in Sakwa Bondo, Bar-Chando Sub-location.

There shall be strict observance of the government’s Covid-19 control measures and guidelines.

Mama Elizabeth Kimondo

It’s with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the death of Mama Elizabeth Kimondo who was Mary’s mum (Mama Michelle of Northampton, formerly of Luton) after a long illness bravely borne.

She was beloved mother-in-law to Lawrence Carlos (Man Man Kambugua), Alan of Crophill and Jackie (Mama Trisha) of Oxford. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

We aware that many of you would like to pay us a visit in person but due to the prevailing situation of Corona Virus, we are unable to gather at home for everybody’s safety. Please keep us in prayers in this difficult time. For more information, please contact:
1) Lawrence Carlos on 07816 229423
2) Mama Michelle on
07944 613238

In case you would want to assist financially, please use the following details:-
M. Carlos
Barclays Bank
Sort Code: 20 53 97
Account: 93492052.

The burial will take place on Thursday 26th March 2020 in Nakuru.

Please put your name as a reference. Thank you very much and May God bless you

Wilfred Mongeri Ndemo

We regret to announce the death of Wilfred Mongeri Ndemo.

Son of Ndemo Kibagendi Nyakebande, Esther, Perina, Priscilla and Teresa. Husband of Esther Mongeri. Father of Benard Ndemo, Duncan Nyabate, Denis Nyariki, Titus Ogamba, Nancy Kerubo, Delila Nyanganyi, Emily Kwamboka & Beatrice Nyasuguta. Brother of the late Dr. Lawrence Sagini, the late Joseph Bosire, the late Justus Ndemo, Martha Nyachae, Mokeira Mboga, Prof. Bitange Ndemo, Prof. Francis Ndemo, Job Kibagendi, Dr. Salim Ndemo, the late Francis Mayieka, the late David Orina, the late Agnes Nyarecha, the late Leah Onchoke, Peris Ombati, Florence Abuga, the late Kwamboka, the late Sylvester Ndemo, Milka Nyaosi, Cornelius Ndemo, George Ndemo, Rhoda Obiero, the late Sigara Nyagarama, Anita Bochaberi, Rael Obonyo, Esther Okerosi, the late Hellen Nyanduko, Elizabeth Sokobe, Elizabeth Mongare, the late Isabella Ndemo, the late Lucy Maraa, Henry Ndemo, Julius Ndemo, the late Asuma Ndemo, the late Ronald Ndemo and Agnes Moindi.

Nephew of the late Silvanus Manwa, the late Mokaya, the late Nahashon Maroria, the late Lucas Oisara, the late Nyambariga, Evanson Onsare among others. Cousin of Dr. Maangi Mitiambo, the late Samson Kinara, Harrison Angwenyi, Harun, Joseph, Jackson, Mohammed Nyaoga among others. Uncle of Justice Charles Nyachae, Michael Sagini, Emily Nyagarama, Rasugu Chui, Sailus, Ken Bosire, Bogonko, Ronald among others. Korera of Ogwora, Anchinga, Masira, Aunda, Achochi, Asuta, Omenda Malachi. Grandfather of Dawn, Bosire, Nyakundi, Lucy, Edina, Juliet and Clare. Brother-in-law of Hon Nyachae, Hon Nyagarama, Abuga, Zachariah, Mouko, Thomas, Gideon, Ayoto, Ontita, Onsongo, Orina, Mboga, Obiero, Obony kerosi among others.

Burial is being held today 7th April 2020 at his home in Kioge Village, lkuruma Location, Kisii County.