Obituaries

Obituary Image of Jackline Kwamboka Openda

Jackline Kwamboka Openda

We regret to announce the death of Jackline Kwamboka Openda that occurred on Thursday 12th March, 2020.

Daughter of the late Joseph Nyamwena Openda and the late Lucy Nyaboke Motaroki. Mother of Nancy and Stephen Njoroge and Brianna Kerubo. Grandmother of Joseph Njoroge. Sister of Maureen, Marjorine, Daphine, Vivian, Christabel, Laban, Agnes & Dorothy. Granddaughter of the late Naftal, Agnes, Laban & Esther. Niece of Samuel, Anna, Zablon, Milka, Elizabeth, Grace, Joyce, Daniel, Mary Marisa James, Irene, Joyce, Dr Agatha, Robert, Jairus Pamela,The late Daniel, George, Thomas & Samuel. Cousin of Charles, Gechemba, Edwin, Dennis, Erick, Evans, Sakawa, Victor, Rachel Nyandusi, Edna & Obed. Aunt of Roy, Tatiana, Jossy, Elly, Mumbi, Daniella, Agnes & Claudia. Sister-in-law of Mercy, Cliffe, Julia, Nyanchama, Jackie & Dave. In-law of Dr. & Mrs. Karanja.

Cortege leaves War Memorial Hospital Mortuary on Thursday 19 March, 2020 at 2pm for an overnight stay at her home followed by burial on 20th March, 2020 from 9am at her Rongai Home .

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

Obituary Image of George Wanjau Githae

George Wanjau Githae

it is with utmost sadness but with humble acceptance of God’s will that the family of George Wanjau Githae, wish to announce his death on Sunday 15th March 2020 at Coptic Hospital-Nairobi. He was a former Manager Operations, KCB Nyeri Branch.

Loving husband of Jane Wagithi Wanjau. Son of the late Githae Wanjau and Mrs. Cecilia Mumbi Githae. Step-son of the late Mrs. Salome Gathoni Githae (WAKEI) and Mrs. PeninaWaniugu Githae. Father of Nicholas Karingithi, Anthony Gathara of Safaricom-Meru, Nicholas Nderitu, Diana Wahito and Cecilia Mumbi. Son-in-law of the late Mary Njoki Wandeto. Brother of the late Mrs. Mary Gathigia Wanjau, Mrs Anne Ngima Kinyua, Mrs Charity Wangari Gathatwa, the late Wambui Githae, Joe Wanjau, Misheikh Wanjau, the late Martin Maim Githae, Mrs Agnes Wanjugu Mahinda, Victor Maina Githae, Livingstone Kanyi Githae (KRA), the late Irene Muthoni Githae, Mrs Rosalid Wangu Thuo, Stephen Gachingiri, Susan Gathigia, Mrs Reginah Wangari Mutungu, Samuel Gachingiri Githae, Carol Wamuyu Githae, Patrick Gachingiri Githae, Jackson Kangeri Githae, Duncan Githitho Githae and Caroline Wambui Kibuchi.

Uncle of Varsy Githae Wanjau (Canada), Patrick Karingithi Wanjau, Patrick Wanjau, Gathatwa, Daniel Kibocha Mahinda, Alex Karingithi Kanyi, Mercy Waithira Gacingiri, Nicholas Karingithi Wanjau, Molly Maina, Eddy Githae Maina, David Kimani Thuo, Beatrice Mumbi, Rispa Mumbi, Lorraine Wanjiku Kangeri among others. Nephew of Simon Kibui Wanjau, Mathenge Wanjau (alias KIGWA), Mrs. Wambui Kaburia, the late Samuel Gachingiri Wanjau, the late Karuiru Wanjau, the late Kangeri Wanjau, the late Kinyua Wanjau. Brother-in-law of Andrew Gathara and Mrs.Anne Kanyi among many others. Grandfather of many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his rural home Kianjiruini, Kanjuri village for funeral arrangements.

The cortege lives Jamii Nursing Home Karatina at 8:00 am on Saturday 21st March, 2020. Funeral and Burial Service will be held at his home Kianjiruini, Kanjuri from 10:00 am.

God giveth and God taketh. Rest in peace dear George.

Obituary Image of GEOFFREY EDWARD APAKA AUKO

GEOFFREY EDWARD APAKA AUKO

1939 – 1st March 2020

It is with profound sorrow that we regret to announce the death of Geoffrey Edward Apaka Auko, which occurred on 1st March 2020 at Avenue Hospital after a tragic road accident.

Husband to late Teresa Apaka and Consolata Apaka. Father to George Okeyo, Dr. Apaka Rangita, Paul Apaka, Benard Oigo, Gorrety, Richard Odhiambo, Constancia, Steve, Carole Akinyi, Mary Achieng, Polycarp Owang, Dorothy Adhiambo, and the late Maurice Otieno, Dorothy, Vincent, Sarah, John, Jane, Jacinta, and Mercy. Father-in-law to Margaret, Dawn, Joy, Date, Joyce, Ann, Reno, Lorna and Daisy. Grandfather to Noel, Emmanuel, Kevin, Emery, Estel, Ryan, Amor, Alton, Raphael, Reagan, Ella, Taraji, Dan, Hazel, Anna and others.

Meetings will be held at his Nyakach home and prayers at Nyabondo Catholic Church.

Our dearly departed will leave Avenue Hospital Mortuary, Kisumu on Friday, 20th March. He will be laid to rest on Saturday 21st March at his home in East Koguta Ndori, Nyakach District, Kisumu County.

We loved you Dad, in God’s hands you rest. In our hearts you live forever.

“Blessed are those who die in the Lord” Rev. 14:13

Obituary Image of Elder Nehemiah Merongo Arunga

Elder Nehemiah Merongo Arunga

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of our beloved dad Elder Nehemiah Merongo Arunga.

Son of the late Isaiah ArungoOroo and Esther Kerubo Arungo. Loving husband of Elizabeth Maengwe Nyamochenga and father of the late Josephine Aketch, Gideon Mogendi, Ruth Fatima, the late Isaiah Arungo, Edith Esther, Nelson Okeyo and Joseph Moseti. Father in-law of Muli, Alice, Charles, Fredrick, Winfred and Euphemia. Son in-law of the late Justin Nyamochenga, Pauline Kemunto and Salome Nyanchama. Brother of Jerusa, Jemimah, Reuben and the late Margaret and Evans.

Brother-in-law of Oyaro, Muthoni, Mary, Hellen, Francisca, Sangara, Patricia, Nyakeya and the late Onyinkwa, Joyce, Osingi, Meya, Sabina, Salome, Leo, John, Kasmil and Oichoe. He was Korera to Makau, Moraira, Odipo, Abuga, Muthomi and Omosa. Semo to Hon. Abuya, Ondieki, Omweri and the late Bita and Mang’aro.

Uncle of Nyabonyi, Josephine, Isaiah, Omonyi, Ian, Pamela, Janet, Robert, Tom, Jones, Isaac, Zipporah, Richmond and Nyanchama among others. Cousin of Motondi’s, Omwoyo’s, Obiri’s, Miruka’s and Ngisa’s among others.

The cortege leaves Tabaka Hospital Mortuary on 19/3/2020. Burial will be held on Friday 20/03/2020 at his home in Nyagichenche, Tabaka, Kisii County.

You fought a good fight and kept the faith.

Obituary Image of Diana Njeri Maina

Diana Njeri Maina

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Diana Njeri Maina formerly working with Min. of works — Embu until her retirement who passed on Wednesday March 11 , 2020 after a long illness.

Daughter of the late Nahashon Gichuru and Esther Wairimu. Loving wife of Charles Maina Murage (Embu). Loving mother of Susan Wanja, Ruth Wairimu, Edward Murage (Yiwu China). Grandmother of Elvis Maina, Sammy Wanyoike, Jerry Njuguna, Teddy Kioko, CJ Maina and Arthur Maina. Daughter-in-law of the late Mesheck Murage and the late Susan Wanja Murage. Sister, sister in law, cousin and aunt of many.

Family and friends are meeting daily for prayers and funeral arrangements at their family home in Embu (blue valley).

The cortege leaves Jamii hospital Mortuary on Friday 20th March 2020 at 9.00 a.m. The service will be held at Kienjaini P.C.E.A church Karatina and thereafter the body will be laid to rest at their farm in Karatina, Kienjaini.

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

Obituary Image of Damaris Wangari Keru (Wakihia)

Damaris Wangari Keru (Wakihia)

Sunrise: 1922 – Sunset: 13/3/2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Damaris Wangari Keru (Wakihia) on 13/3/2020 after a short illness.

Wife of the late John Keru Marigu. Sister of the late Wachira Ng’auru, the late Muguro Ng’auru, the late Mary Wanjiku and Joseph Macharia (Nairobi). Mother of Jane Wambui Mwangi (Thika), Elvis Mwangi (Kianjogu), Charles Kihia (Ng’arua), Solomon Maina (Karatina), Dr Eustace Gatembura (Nairobi), Francis Kariuki, Judy Wanjiku Karuri (Nyeri PGH), Elizabeth Njoki Njeru (Delmonte) and Erastus Murage (Othaya Hospital). Grandmother and Great grandmother of many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at her home Kianjogu village, Kirimukuyu, Mathira West Sub County.

The cortege leaves Jamii Hospital Mortuary, Karatina on Friday 20th March 2020at 8.00am. Funeral service will be held at PCEA Kianjogu Church, from 10.00am. Burial will follow thereafter at her home at Kianjogu Village.

 “I have fought a good fight; I have finished the race and kept the faith” 2 Tim 4:7.

Rest in peace Mum

Obituary Image of Catherine Wanjira Muturi (Mama Jojo)

Catherine Wanjira Muturi (Mama Jojo)

It is with deep regret we announce the sudden demise of Catherine Wanjira Muturi (Mama Jojo) on Saturday 14th 2020.

Daughter of the late Charles Muturi Munyiri & Hanna Wamuyu Muturi. Loving mother of Joeleen Kuria Watetu of Loreto Convent Msongari (LCM). Sister of Irene Wanpru Muturi (Dallas Tx), Anthony Timothy Munyiri (Nyeri), Charles Samuel Mangua Muturi (Dallas Texas), Francis Gichuki Muturi (Nairobi), and the late Gibson Muriithi Muturi. Loving aunt of Fidel Muturi Muriithi, Antoinette Wamuyu Munyiri & Zuri Wamuyu Gichuki. She was a cheerful and beautiful friend to many and will be dearly missed.

Funeral arrangement meetings are being held daily at Uhuru estate and Garden Estate Pals Pub.

Burial will be held on Friday 20th match 2020 in Nyeri County, Mukurweini Sub County Ichamara.

Obituary Image of Benedict Murigi Ngugi

Benedict Murigi Ngugi

 1939 – 2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mr. Benedict Murigi Ngugi of Mangu Village on 13/3/2020.

Husband of Philomena Wairimu, Father of Eugenia Wamaitha, George Ngugi, Regina Muhuhu (R.W. Muhuhu & Co Advocates), Fidelis Wanjiru, Winfred Njeri and Alex Gitu (HighChem Pharmaceuticals). Father-in-law of Chege, Emma, G. Muhuhu, the late Charles, Gikonyo and ,Njeri. Grandfather and Great grandfather of many. Brother of Njenga, the late Kangara, Njoroge, Paschall, Muthui, Wanjiru, Wambui, Nyokabi, the late Wanjiku and Njeri.

Prayers and Funeral arrangements are being held at his home Mangu village, Gatundu North Sub-county, Kiambu County at 3.00PM.

Cortege leaves Bishop Okoye Funeral Home on Friday 20/3/2020 at 8:30am for Mass at St. John Catholic Church Mangu and thereafter burial at his homestead.

May God Rest his Soul in Eternal Peace.

Obituary Image of Babu Daniel Kiptarus Arap Kurgat (Mukamba)

Babu Daniel Kiptarus Arap Kurgat (Mukamba)

Sunrise: 1928 – Sunset: 12 March 2020

The death has occurred of Babu Daniel Kiptarus Arap Kurgat (Mukamba) of Kanetik Farm, Uasin Gishu County.

Beloved husband of the late Eglah Jepkirong’ Kurgat. Brother of the late Lazaro, the late Rael, the late Christopher, the late Kobot Kipsabul, late Kipsang and Senge Chelel. Step bother of Arap Kona, Philomena and Simion of Chepterit, Nandi. Father of John Tarus, Beatrice Kemboi, Hellen Kurgat, the late Norah Kurgat, Violah Tabut, Disrael Keitany, Luke Tarus, the late Joyce Kipchoge, Kimutai A Keitany and Joseph Keitany. Father-in-law of Stephen Kemboi (Maraba), Christine Tarus, Bethuel Tabut, Christine Keitany, Irene Tarus, Joseph Kipchoge, Caroline Keitany and Norah Keitany. Babu was blessed with several grand children who include Elsie, Eric, Janet, Tom, Eva, Valentine, Miriam, Moses, Joyce, Charlen, Alvin, among many others. Great grandfather of many.

The cortege leaves Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital mortuary on 19th March for a service at AIC Gimnyigei – Kanetik and overnight stay at his residence in Kanetik Farm.

Funeral service will be conducted on Friday 20th at the graveside, starting at 11.00 am.

Special Announcement In line with the Presidential Directive and the Ministry of Health advisory on the outbreak of COVID – 19 (Coronavirus) and its control steps, the family and the funeral planning committee acknowledges the importance of H. E President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Presidential decree.

Therefore, we Strongly advise the family, relatives, friends, neighbors, well wishers and general public that strict adherence to the directive shall apply. The grounds shall be limited to a few persons only, who will be adequately advised. We Regret This Sudden and Inevitable Development,

Proverbs 17:6.

`Children’ s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children

“Fare thee well Babu…” God bless you.

Obituary Image of Anna Seleyian Kiok

Anna Seleyian Kiok

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of Mrs Anna Seleyian Kiok which occurred on 14th March 2020 at The Nairobi Hospital following a short illness bravely borne.

Dear wife of Rev. Timothy Maison Kiok. Mother of Louis Solitei Kiok, Gilbert Lindayo Kiok and Ezra Sitonik Kiok. Mother-in-law of Ruth Ngaruiya (CIC Insurance) and Jackline Koech. Grandmother of Favour Namunyak and Imani Siteyian. Daughter of the late Paramount Chief James Asheiyo Pulei and the Late Zipporah Pulei.

She hailed from Oloolua Sub-Location, Ngong Sub-County, Kajiado County.

Family and friends are meeting daily from 2pm at her residence in Oloolua for prayers and funeral arrangements.

There will be a fundraising to clear the hospital bill on Saturday 21st March 2020, starting noon at her home.

The cortege leaves Lee Funeral Home on Wednesday 25th March 2020 at 10 am for a funeral service at her home in Oloolua. Burial will thereafter take place at the same venue.

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