Obituaries

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Brintina Ondieki Obwoge

The family of the late Stephen Obwoge is saddened to announce the death of Mum Brintina Ondieki Obwoge of Manga Settlement Scheme Which Occurred On 28th 102/2020.

Co-Wife of Teresa Kemunto Obwoge. Mother To Yunuke, Okari, Miriam, the late Martha, Florence, Nehemiah, Rebecca, the late Elkana Dorca, Nahashon, Ronald, Obed, Omwebu, Henry, the late Nyandieka, Nyanumba, Nelson, Mogoi and Jackline. Sister-in-law of the late Bwari, the late Nyangweso, the late Nyangosi, Isaiah Okerio, Nyambeki, the fate Kemunto, Peris, Josphine, Nyaboke, Sabina and Mosomi. Sister of the late Helena, the late Orina, the late Sabina and the late Karen, Sarange, Oripha, Mecheo, Sereti, Loise and Mokaya. Daughters-in-law: Rael, Fridah, Rose, Doris, Naomi, Isabella, Orpha, Dorice, Bwari, Elnorah and Moray. Sons-in-law: the late Paul Oino, Charles Marube, the late Samson Kinanga, Eng Omari, Ndege Ayora and Edward Abuga.

The funeral arrangements are taking place at her home Manga Settlement Scheme and friends are meeting today 10th March, 2020 for burial arrangements at two Places Nairobi at Tumaini House 5th Floor Room G, and Nakuru at Rigena Hotel.

The cortege leaves Kisii Funeral Home on 12/03/2020. Burial will be on Friday 13/03/2020 at her Manga Settlement Scheme.

Obituary Image of Bretta K. Kamonde Ndettoh

Bretta K. Kamonde Ndettoh

We regret to announce the death of Ms. Bretta K. Kamonde Ndettoh of Directorate of Criminal Investigations Headquarters Nairobi after a short illness.

She was the daughter of Mama Belta Kavengi Kamonde and the Late Francis Kamonde of Wii Village, Mulango Location, Kitui County. She was beloved wife to Steven Ndettoh Karisa. Mother to Daniel Ngomo Moi, Jeniffer Kadzo and Anthony Mbitha. Mother in law to Priscilla Wanyoike and grandmother to Adrian Moi. Sister to: Bernard Mwendwa, Jones Muinde, Jessica Mukai, the late Damaris Peter , the late Faith Ndunge, Grace Kamonde,Kitui Kamonde, Mbele Kamonde and a Grand daughter to Veronica Ndiki Kitui.

Friends and relatives are meeting at her residence Kasarani and at DCI headquarters for burial arrangements.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Funeral home on 11th March 2020 at 6.00am for the funeral service and burial at Kitui, Wii sub-location.

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

Obituary Image of Ann Wairimu Gicheru

Ann Wairimu Gicheru

18th July, 1963 – 5th March, 2020

It’s with humble acceptance to God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of our beloved mum, Mrs. Ann Wairimu Gicheru of Mbogo-ini Sub-Location, Tumutumu Location, Nyeri County.

Daughter of the late Henry Kang’ethe Jobah and Jane Waithera Kang’ethe. Wife of the Late James Gicheru Wamae. Mother of Peterson Wamae (Kiambu County), Faith Wangui, Rosemary Wanjiru (The Nairobi Hospital), Henry Kang’ethe & Jobah Njoroge. Sister of Margaret Wanjiru, Mary Muthoni (The National Treasury), Jobah Njoroge (Businessman – Murang’a County), Philip Mwangi (Ministry of Water — Narok County), Susan Micere, Kang’iri Mburu (Mugumo-ini Pri. Sch.), Ruth Wanjiku, the late Wanjiru Mumbi and Joseph Kamande (Evangelist, PCEA Kandara Parish). Sister-in-law of George Murigu (USA), Duncan Nderitu (Stanhope Engineers), Fredrick Wachira, Eunice Wanjiru, Rev. Grace Kang’ethe (Calvary Temple), Rosebell Wanjugu, Catherine Waithiegeni (Urban Pri. Sch), Lydiah Waringa & Jane Njoki.Aunty of many.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily for prayers and funeral arrangements at her residence inMbogo-ini Sub-location, Tumutumu Location, Mathira West Sub-county, Nyeri County. Daily meetings are also being held in Nairobi at Tumaini House, 5th Floor starting from 5.30pm to 8.00.pm.

The cortege leaves Tumutumu Hospital Mortuary on Thursday 12th March, 2020 at 7.30am for funeral service at Giagatika PCEA Church from 10.00am and thereafter burial at her Mbogo-ini home.

Mum, In God’s arms you have always belonged and now, it is in God’s arms that you rest. We thank the Lord for the most beautiful gift that you gave to us. In our hearts you will live forever and we shall always carry your love and spirit forward.

Obituary Image of Agostino Mose Masioge

Agostino Mose Masioge

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Agostino Mose Masioge of Mogusii Sub-Location, Borabu District which occurred on 03/03/2020 after a short illness.

Son of the late Masioge Nyaboe and Nyabonyi Masioge. Son-in-law of Ongaki Nyarindo and Bikoro Ongaki of Irondi, Birongo Ward. Husband of Carina Mokeira Mose. Father of Grace Nyaboke, Jane Kwamboka, Gideon Masioge, Timothy Nyakundi, Olipha Kemuma, the late Serah Sarongo, the late Eunice Obonyo, Everlyn Kemunto, Hellen Moraa, Benjamin Aoga and Janet Baseborn. Brother of Japheth Omboga, Bisieri Mandere, Peris Obonyo, Kerubo Nyamwamu and Nyaboe Ngoko; the late Masese, the late Nyaboe, the late Keboga, the late Mokora, the late Mong’ina Ndego, the late Marinda Ongwacho, the late Nyamonema Sambaye, the late Moraa Machuka, the late Ariri and the late Aoga. Grandfather and great grandfather of many.

The main fundraising is today, Tuesday 10/03/2020 at Norwich Union from 5pm. Well-wishers may send their contributions to Evans Keboga Mpesa No: 0724793021.

The cortege leaves Chiromo Mortuary on Thursday 12/03/2020 at 9am and the Funeral to be held on Friday 3/03/2020 at his Mogusii Home.

Fare thee well.

Obituary Image of Maurice Mitekho Lishenga

Maurice Mitekho Lishenga

Born: 24/04/1957 – Rested: 27/02/2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that the Family wishes to announce the death of Licensed Surveyor Hon. Maurice Mitekho Lishenga.

Beloved son of the late Alphonce Lishenga and the late Bernadette Isaisi. Loving husband to Fanice Ayuma Mitekho. Wonderful father to Jackline Khibali, the late Evans Luyanje, Dr Brian Lishenga (Egerton University), Eng Kevin Joel Lishenga (Va, USA), Edwin Oscar Lishenga, Assumpta Kaleji, Leon Lishenga, Ann Saisi, Jeremy Lishenga, Harun Lishenga & Tanisha Saisi. Father-in-law to Freciah Ann Langat, Faith Kyalo & Victoria Anyona. Doting grandfather to Whitney, Britney, Delvin, Breana, Ayanna, James, Christian, Susan & Joanna.

Brother to Sr Carolyne Iswa, the late Dymphina lndasi, the late Alfred Mugaisi, Hilda Maitha, Prof Lisiolo Lishenga (UoN) & Bernadine Khalachi. Brother-in-law to Hellen, Jennifer, Queen, Jacinta, Prisca, Ambassador Shitsama, Jason Stanlake Mulama, KhaIyisio, Janet, Rose, Marina among many more. Endearing uncle to Mutsembi, Benard, Godfrey, Patrick, Origine, Ikolomani, Praxicedes, Derrick Shikanga,Tony, Gerald, Sylvia among others.

The cortege leaves St Mary’s Mission Mortuary, Mumias on Wednesday 11th March 2019 at 9am for a Memorial Service at 9:45am at St Joseph’s Catholic Parish, Kakamega and after that for viewing and vigil at his Maraba Estate home, Kakamega.

The Burial will be held on Friday 13th March 2020 at his Maraba Estate home, Kakamega preceded by a Requiem Mass at Bukhungu Stadium.

There will be a fundraiser for funeral expenses on Tuesday 10th March 2020, Friends Hotel Kakamega.

“Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit. Rev 14:13″

Obituary Image of Viola Chepkoech Too

Viola Chepkoech Too

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mrs. Viola Chepkoech Too of Blues Hills Farm Kipkelion West, Kericho County after a short illness.

Beloved wife of Kennedy Too, Mother of Isabella Chepngetich Too, Desmond Ben, Eng. Dennis Bett, Maureen Chepngeno Too and Terryann Chebet Too. Daughter of the late Arap Chomber and Norah Tigoi. Sister of Selina, the late Fredrick, Grace, Pauline, Luciah, Rodah, Jameson and Stepsister of many. Mother-in-law of Gilbert Ngeno (Pwani University) and Ann Bett (Kiambu County Government). Daughter-in-law of the late Arap Chepkwony &Sarah and Esther Chepkwony. Sister-of Rachael, late Jane, Helena, Agneta, Ann among others. Grandmother of Carlos, Myles among others and aunt of many.

The cortege leaves Chiromo Mortuary on 13th March 2020 7am for a memorial service in her honor at AGC Kipkelion Town Church starting at 2.00pm, thereafter overnight vigil at her home. The funeral service to celebrate her life shall be held at home on 14th March 2020 starting at 10am.

Fare thee well, forever in our hearts.

2 Timothy 4:7- 8

Obituary Image of Simon Mugo Mathenge

Simon Mugo Mathenge

Sunrise: 26th Nov 1939 – Sunset: 2nd March 2020  

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Simon Mugo Mathenge of Thika, Chania Village on the 2nd of March, 2020.

Son of the late Wilson Mathenge Kirunyu and the late Priscah Njoki Mathenge. Husband of Peris Nyangara. Loving father of Faith Njoki, William Mathenge, Michael Kibira, Douglas Mwangi and Isaac Wanjau. Father-in-law of George, Margaret, Anne and Carma. Brother of Douglas Mwangi, Susan Ndiritu, Martha Mathenge, the late Joe Muriuki, Milcah Kuguru, Zilpah Agnes Mukumbu, Julia Kameru and B. M. Mathenge (Uncle Beet). Grandfather of Raymond, Grace Makumi, Caroline, Maureen & Bowen, Jannel, Zackary, Carmel & Zane and great grandfather of Tatiana Mumbi.

Family and friends are meeting for prayers at their Thika home at 6:00pm and Unjiru, Karatina home at 3:00pm. To make contributions using MPESA, Paybill Number 400200 Account Number 01109278074400.

The cortege leaves KU Funeral Home on Wednesday, 11th March 2020 at 8.00am for the funeral service to be held at PCEA Thika Town Church at 9.00am. Burial will follow thereafter at 2 p.m. in his Injiru home in Karatina, Nyeri Coounty.

Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. Psalms 116;15

Obituary Image of Phoebe Muthoni Thuo

Phoebe Muthoni Thuo

It’s with deep sorrow and acceptance to God’s will that we announce the death of Phoebe Muthoni Thuo.

Beloved wife of the late Joseph Thuo Baru. Loving daughter of late Njoki and Mutoto. Sister of the late Wanpru, late Muraguri, the late Gathagua, the late Muriithi and Gachuhi.

Loving mother of the late John Muriithi, Beatrice Wambui, Mary Nyaguthii, Lucy Njoki Gaita (USA), William Maina, the late Peter Ngare, Solomon Mwangi and Godffrey Munyaka and Lydia Ngima Kimondo (Machakos).

Mother-in-law of Agnes, the late Mwangi, the late Gaita, Wakarima, Wairimu, Wachuka and Theuri (Pasha). Grand-mother and great grand-mother of many.

The cortege leaves Outspan Hospital on Wednesday, 11th March 2020, at 8.00 a.m for burial at Kamiruri Village, Kieni West Sub-County, Nyeri County at 10.00am.

I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race and I have kept the faith. (2 Tim 4:7)

Obituary Image of Nelson Kibuchi Murage

Nelson Kibuchi Murage

Born: 1928 – Died 3/3/2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Nelson Kibuchi Murage of Gatero scheme; Marmanet Laikipia county, which occurred on 3rd March, 2020 after a long illness bravely borne.

Son of the late Murage Wangai and the late Muthoni Murage. Husband of the late Zipporah Wairimu Kibuchi. Brother of the late Irene Wamaitha Gitari, the late Mary Nyambura Njoroge, the late Wangai, the late Waruingi and many others. Father of Margaret and Japhet Kariuki, Nancy and the late Samuel Wachira, Agnes and the late George Waita, Pauline and Nicholas Kamau, Irene and Capt Duncan Kandla and the late Catherine Warigia. Grandfather of Purity, Veronicah, Pauline, Hellen, Elizabeth, Evetine, Patrick, Lilian, Brian, Evans, Silas, Kenneth, Denis, Karen, Janet, Anderson, Joy and William. Great grandfather of 24.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his daughter’s house in Karen from 4th to 9th March and at All Saints Cathedral on 10th and 11th at 5.30pm for funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Umash funeral home Nairobi on 12/03/2020 at 7am for a funeral service at his home in Gatero, Marmanet and thereafter burial at the same place.

“Where, O Death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” 1st Cori 5:55

Obituary Image of Mzee John Maraga Gekonge  

Mzee John Maraga Gekonge  

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the death of Mzee John Maraga Gekonge on 01/03/2020 at Alexandaria Cancer Centre after a long illness bravely borne.

He was born in 1939 to the late Senior Chief Gekonge Osano and the late Pauline Moraa at Borangi village, Ichuni Sub-location, Masaba South Sub-county, Kisii County. Brother of Arumba, the late Eng. Gekonge, the late Monda, Nyaboke, the late Mosinya, the late Mogutu, Barongo, Teresia, the late Ombaba, the late Ochi, the late Oboi, Gesage, the late Omosa, Ongoa, Nyangai, Munga, Osano, Nyangau Matoke, Monda (Mombasa), Chris Osano (USA),Abachi, Kerubo, Stellah, Mary Bitutu, Mong:ere, the late Mogutu, the late Nyamusi. Husband of Teresa Nyanchama.

Father of Gekonge, Orina, Alice, Beatrice, Anyona (APEC Consortium), Mokoro, Sarah, Ombaba (KPLC), Oginda (Unisel Pharma), Edinah and Linet (Sameer Ltd). Father-in–law of Jane, Drusilla, Reginah, Grace, Zipporah, Felisters, Kennedy, John, Naftali and Frank. Cousin of Hon. Chris Bichage among others. Great and Grandfather of Many. Son in-law of the late Anyona and the late Sabina. Brother in-law of Hon Samuel Arama (MP Nakuru West) among others. Uncle of many.

The cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home, Nakuru on Thursday 12/03/2020 for service at Upper Ngata SDA church then proceeds to rural home in Borangi village where Burial will be on Friday 13/03/2020.