Obituaries

Obituary Image of Ruth Nyambura Maingi

Ruth Nyambura Maingi

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to Glory of Ruth Nyambura Maingi of Passenga on 29th March, 2020.

Loving wife of the late Mishram Maingi Gatitu. Daughter of the late Ibrahim Kibe and the late Rachael Wanjiku Kibe. Sister of the late Rebecca Wairimu, the late Jonah Gathama, John Githuka, Benard Thairu,Joyce Wambui, Joseph Nkomo, and Jecinta Njoki. Co-wife of the late Hannah Nyanbura, and the late Susan Wanjiru. Loving mother of Justus Gatitu, David Kibe, Ann Wangari, John Gathama- CEO Regent Valuers, Peter Wamai, Mary Wanjiku, Robinson Muritu, Rachael Gathoni, Duncan Githuka, Daniel Ngunjiri, and Ephantus Thairu. Grandmother of Tonny Maingi, Eudia Gathama, Patricia Nyambura, James Kahugu, among others. Great grandmother of many. Mother-in-law of David Njoroge- DPM Ministry of Youth, among others.

Family and friends are meeting at her home in Passenga- Ol kalou.

The cortege leaves P.N.N Funeral Home, Nakuru on Wednesday 1st April, 2020 at 9:00am for burial at her home in Passenga, Ol Kalou- Nyandarua County.

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants”- Psalm 116: 15

Obituary Image of Mzee Paul Theuri Gitonga

Mzee Paul Theuri Gitonga

We regret to announce the death of Mzee Paul Theuri Gitonga of Gaithuri Village, Nyeri County that occurred on Sunday 27/3/2020.

Son of the late Gitonga Wachira and the late Wanjiru Gitonga. Husband of the late Tabitha Gachambi. Father of the late Gitonga, the late Nderitu, Wanjiru, the late Wangui, Wanjugu, Col. (rtd) Theuri, Mureithi, Wambui and Nyokabi.

The Cortege leaves Nyeri Funeral Home (Outspan) on Thursday 2/4/2029 at 8.30 for funeral service and burial thereafter at his farm in Gaithuri, village on Thursday 2/4/2030.

Attendance is per government regulations.

Obituary Image of Mwalimu Joseph Mbugua Kirika

Mwalimu Joseph Mbugua Kirika

 Birth-1936 – Demise- 26/03/2020

We regret to announce the demise of Mwalimu Joseph Mbugua Kirika. He hails from Kambaa Village, Githunguri Sub-County, Kiambu County.

Son of the late Gabriel Kirika and the late Hannah Gathoni. Brother of the late Cecilia Wanjiru, Magdalena Wanjiku, John Kiarie, Mary Mathwe and the late Peter Burai. Step brother f the late Reminjio Mbugua, the late Pius Njau, Margaret Njeri, Joseph Karanja among others.

Husband of Pauline Njeri Mbugua and father of John Kirika (Joska, Ruai), Lucy Gathoni (Kambaa), Cecilia Wanjiru (Kimunyu, Gatundu), Jane Mwihaki (Kindiga), Paul Njoroge (Utawala), Fr. Francis Kiarie – Education Secretary, Archdiocese of Nairobi and of St. Peter Claver’s Catholic Parish, Nairobi, Peter Kinyanjui (Kambaa), Mary Nduta (KIreita), Anthony Karanja (Kambaa) and Advocate Martin Njenga of PKC Advocates LLP (Juja).

Grandfather of Kevin Mbugua, Consolata Njeri, Michael Ng’ang’a, Mbugua Mwamba among others. Great grandfather of Calvin Kirika and Megan Mwihaki.

The cortege leaves KU Funeral Home on Thursday, 2/03/2020 at 8:00am for Prayers and interment at his home in Kambaa Village, Githunguri Sub-County, Kiambu County.

Psalms 116: 15 “Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of His saints”.

Obituary Image of Mwalimu Anastasius Karatai Kabute

Mwalimu Anastasius Karatai Kabute

3/11/1936 – 27/3/2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mwalimu Anastasius Karatai Kabute of Mugambaciura village Kirinyaga County.

Son of the late of the Late Dionisio Kabute and the late Marcelina Wandia. Husband of Anna Wanjira. Father of Rosemary, Sylvester, Emma, Jane, Anthony, Michael, Thomas, David, James, Charles and the late Asumpta and the late Samuel. Brother of John Rukenya, Angelica Wakarira, the Late Cornelia Kathugu, the Late Nicholas Ngari, the Late James, Kabiru and the Late Julia Muthoni. Father in law of Francis, Pauline, Herman, Lilian, Tarsila and Susan. Grandfather of Ian, Milton, Jude Gatehi, Crispus, Joachim, Bridget, Melvin, Fredrick, Mark, Jude Kabute and Emmanuel.

Due to the current government guidelines, we will hold a private funeral service at his home in Rupingazi Farm, Mugambaciura Village, on 2nd April 2020. But when all the restrictions are lifted, we will hold a public celebration Of life well lived.

Fare thee well Dad. It is well with our souls.

Obituary Image of Mrs. Beatrice Wughanga Njagi

Mrs. Beatrice Wughanga Njagi

 Sunrise 20/10/1942 – Sunset 27/03/2020

It is with deep sorrow and with God’s acceptance that we announce the demise of Beatrice Wughanga Njagi which occurred on 27/03/20.

Former retired Teacher of Ngungu Primary School. Beloved Wife of the late Simon Njagi Kithinji. Mother of David Tayo, Hamilton Githinji, Kennedy Kamara, Pauline Wanjiku Nabwana, Jedidah Muthoni (Kawuki) Magi and Adam Kubo. Daughter of late Livingstone Kubo and the late Jedidah Kawuki Kubo. Stepdaughter of Prudence Wambugha Kubo and the late Christine Wakesho Kubo. Mother in-law of Violet Tayo, Carol Kithinji, Elizabeth Kamara, the late Lawrence Nabwana and Trizah Kubo. Grandmother of Symon & Betty T, Nancy & Symon G, Sheila, Sidney, Raisa, Sean, Josiah Crai Ra-Frank, Betty K, Hope and Dre.

She was daughter in-law of the late Githinji Njagi and the late Nesther Wandugo. Sister of James Tayo (late), Hon. Mwacharo Kubo, Hon. Joyce Mwangoji, Stephen Mwazighe , Roseline Sao Mwangeka and Danson Jumla among others. Great Grandmother of Five (5). Sister-in-law of Wangeci Nyamu, (late), Ephantus Kenya (late) and Danson Njogu (late).

The cortege leaves Kibugi Funeral Home, Kutus, on Wednesday 1st April 2020 at 9.00 am.

Funeral service followed by the interring of the body at the family home in Ithare-ini village, Kabare Location, Kiritini Sub-location, Kirinyaga County.

You fought a good fight; you finished the race and you kept the faith. Smile with the Angels

Obituary Image of Moseti Momanyi Simba

Moseti Momanyi Simba

 19th July 1978 – 28th March 2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden death of’ Momanyi Simba on 28th March 2020.

Son of John Simba and the late Beldina Nyatichi Simba. Stepson of Rose Simba. Brother of Tom & Caroline Simba, Jackie & Cliff Kenani, Ndubi & Florence Simba, Mogaka Simba, Linda Simba and Muthoni Simba. Nephew of Nelson Gichaba, Nathan Simba and Teresa Nyangena, Naomi Ombega, Bilha & Silas Omao, Eunice & Alfayo Nyakundi, Augustine Mageka, Salome & Charles Onsomu, Eusabia Bonareri among others.

The burial took place on Monday 30th March 2020 at the family home in Matutu — Nyamira County. A memorial to celebrate his life will be held at a later date.

To all our dear relatives and friends, we thank you for your prayers and condolences which have helped to strengthen us at this time.

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea. Psalms 46: 1 -2

Obituary Image of Leonard Kibet Kosgei

Leonard Kibet Kosgei

We regret to announce the death of Mr. Leonard Kibet Kosgei, Manager, Trade Marks Division, Kenya Industrial Property Institute, which occurred at Tenwek Hospital on 27-03-2020 after a short illness.

Son of the late Martin Chumo and the late Tapsabei Chumo of Kabisimba Village, Siongiroi Sub-Location, Chepalungu Constituency, Bomet County. Loving husband ofAnn Kosgei (Principal, Samoei Kiptenden Girls Secondary School). Doting father of Chepkoech Christiana, Kipngeno Bett Brian, Chepngetich Audrey, Kipkirui Paxton Bett and Chepkemoi Riana Kosgei. Brother of John Koske, Esther Belel, Christine Cheruiyot, Joseph Koske, Cosmas Koske, Hon. Gideon Koske (MP), among other siblings. Cousin and nephew of many. Son-in-law of Julius Sigei and Ruth Sigei of Oreiyet Village, Sigor Location, Chepalungu Constituency, Bomet County. Brother-in-law of Beatrice Koech, John Langat, Matthew Langat, Mercy Towett, among others.

The cortege leaves Tenwek Hospital around mid-day on Tuesday, 31-03- 2020 for his house at Sogoo Village, Narok-South Sub-County, Narok County.

Funeral service and burial will take place at his home ground on Wednesday, 1/04/2020 starting at 11:00am.

 We love you but God loves you most.  

Obituary Image of Hebron Shivachi Mukeya

Hebron Shivachi Mukeya

Sunrise: June 28th, 1946 – Sunset: March 26th, 2020

We wish to announce the demise of our beloved Patriarch and Father Mr. Hebron Shivachi Mukeya which occurred on Thursday, 26th March 2020.

Son to the Late Reuben Ikutwa Kisigwa & Esther Mutola. Husband to Nancy, Phoebe, Lydia, Rose Father to Ruben Mbathi, Gertzel Shivachi, Mildred Muthoni, Marvin Shivachi, Rachel Mutola Shivachi, Ruben Shivachi, Francis Muiruri, Billy Lloyd Shivachi, Jerry lkutwa Shivachi & Ashley Mutola Shivachi.

Brother to the Late Elijah Ikutwa, Late Sopha Luvembe, Fridah M. Mwanje, John L. Kisigwa, Late Stanley R. Shihemi. Father in-law to: Victor Odubah, Clifford Mwatela, Jacinta Ngila, Phoebe Wavinya, Aida Orono. Uncle to Charlie, Anne, Majimbo, Hope, Steve, Esther, Reuben, Dorothy, Sophie, Lydia, Kamonde, Rose, Joan, Judy, Apunza, Achesa, Pamela, Oscar, Bernard, Mercy, the late Eugene, Aloise, Godrick, Martin, Carol and Jacky. Grandfather to: Mayombe Odubah, Atema Odubah, Michael Agwanda Shivachi, Moses Mutonga, Renee Mwatela, Riyana Mwatela, Ivy Wanjiru Shivachi, Patrick Kimeu Shivachi, Taraji Shivachi, Tendai Shivachi, Tiyanu Shivachi.

Mzee’s final send-off will be held on Wednesday, 1st April 2020 at his home in Bushiangala Village – Kakamega County.

Due to the current COVID- 19 pandemic and in keeping with the directive of His Excellency the Kakamega County Governor, we will hold a private ceremony attended by Mzee’s immediate family members. Kindly keep us in prayer.

1st Chronicles 4: 10  

Obituary Image of George Kilonzo

George Kilonzo

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of George Kilonzo (formerly of Chicago, USA) which occurred on 25th March 2020.

He was first born child of the late Gideon Kilonzo and the late Kavithe Kilonzo. Brother of Grace and Stephen Kilonzo, Jackie and the late Godfrey Kassim Owango, Dr. Sarah and Jackilo Kilonzo (USA), Rev. Margaret and Prof. Peter Kimuyu, the late Sue and Bundi Mugambi, Agnes and the late Charles Kilonzo, the late James Kilonzo, Carol and Joe Nzioka (Adv.), Norah and Harry Muasya. Uncle of Martin Muisyo, Jerry Owango, Ngina Kilonzo, Daniel Kimuyu,Angela Nzioki, Gideon Nzioka and Ruth Muasya among others.

The cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home on 1st April 2020 for burial at Kathaana Village, Kangundo Sub-county, Machakos County.

God gives and God takes.  

Obituary Image of Geoffrey Ondieki

Geoffrey Ondieki

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of Geoffrey Ondieki Mariita Momanyi which occurred on 28th March, 2020 after a long illness.

Son of the late Moses Momanyi and Late Esther Kerubo, Stepson of the late Jeriah Kwamboka and Nyakara Momanyi. Loving husband of Damaris Nyaboke. Father of Thomas Matunda Ondieki, Esther Kerubo Ondieki and Josephat Momanyi Ondieki. Son-in-law of Joseph Ondieki Kinaro and Agnes Kwamboka Odieki.

Brother of the late Josphat Oseko, Keremensia Moraa, the late Mogere, Grace Moruri, Sibia, the late Thomas Emily Mwango, Milka Nyaanga, Erick Agwata Momanyi (Chief Mahingo Location), Lydia Saringi, Hon. Commissioner Ben Momanyi (MP Borabu) Monyangi, Zacharia Momanyi, the late Jephter, Nyasimi,Tom among others.

Uncle of Lumumba, Duke, Charles,Toms, Nyandega, Nyaanga, Kemunto, Nyanduko,Anna, Mariita Momanyi Elkanah, Esthers, Ken Omanga, Joseph Oseko, Adv. Juma Matunda among others. Cousin of Rosemary Moraa, Clare Omanga, Sammy Mangone, Perus Ongechi, Dafamo,Abel Ngonge, Josghua Agwata, Rebecca Nyamoko, Nyakiore and Ongicho. In-law of Everlyne Kwamboka, Beatrice Gesare, Yunia Bochaberi, Truphena, Stephen Mogaka, Enock Nyangena, Justus, Jane Kemuma among other.

Funeral service will be at Nyakwerema / Nyainogu village in Borabu Const. Nyamira County on 3rd April, 2020.

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