Obituaries

Obituary Image of Joyce Nyokabi Muiru

Joyce Nyokabi Muiru

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of our mother Joyce Nyokabi Muiru that occurred on Tuesday 3/3/2020.

Wife to the late Hezron Muiru Mundara of Gacharaigu Location Kangema Sub-Location Murang’a County. Daughter to the late Henry Kahoya & the late Beth Wairimu Kahoya of Gatanga. Mother to Caroline Njeri, Anne & Charles Maina, Gladys & Peter Mundara, Kenneth Kahoya, Emmah & Benard Kinyua, Catherine & the late Stanley Munene, Rev. Sophia & John Githu, Lucy & Simon Mbugua, Monica & Peter Mutura, Christopher Irungu & Mary Njeri. Sister to the late Simon James Mbugua, David Munene, Emmah Njoki, the late James Mburu, the late Mary Njeri Mbuthia, Samuel Njenga & Margaret Wangui. Sister-in-law to Monica Mundara, Stanely Wimbia, the late Keziah Kagu, Hezeliphone Muturi, the late Gladwell Wahome, the late Wanjiru Mundara, Muguru Guchua & the late Jane Mundara. Grandmother to Muiru, Nyokabi, Wanjiku, Njeri among many others. Great Grandmother to Githu, Kinyua, Nyambura among others.

Family and friends are meeting for prayers at St Andrews Church Hall, Nairobi on Thursday 5/3/2020, Friday 6/3/2020,Tuesday 10/3/2020 & Wednesday 11/3/2020, from 5pm.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Funeral Home on Thursday 12th March 2020 at 8am. Funeral service will take place at Gacharaigu St. Luke A.C.K. Church at 10am followed by burial at her home in Kahando Village.

“In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you remain forever”

Obituary Image of John Kimanguku Mbiti

John Kimanguku Mbiti

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of our beloved Mr John Kimanguku Mbiti on 26th Feb 2020.

Husband of Lena Kamene John. Son of the late Mzee Mbiti Mkula and the late Rael Kaluki. Brother of the late Mueke, the late Mbendi, the late Nyenya, Munyai, Kanyungu among others. Father of Charles Mukula, Sheila Mwikali, Jackly Syokau, Joseph Muthini, Kasyoka Mbiti, Joan Kimangulu, Cosmas Kyengo and Robert Nyamai. Grandfather of Brenda, Rey, Sydney, Eunice, Thuku, Millicent, Winnie, Natalie, Stacy, Kimangulu Snr, Lexy, Mutuku, Andrea, Kamene, Kaluki, Ndinda, Kimangulu Jr, Sheila, Tyra among others. Great grandfather of Prosper, Hope, Leeroy and Zawadi. Son-in-law of the late Rev Muli and Loise Ndinda. Brother-in-law of the late Sammy Nzyimi, late Bishop Francis Mull, Rebecca Nyithia among others. Father-in-law of Wanja, Jemima, Judith, Catherine among others.

The cortege leaves KNH Mortuary (Nairobi) on Saturday 7th March 2020 at 6:30am. Funeral service and burial will take place the same day at Ithumba, Makueni County.

Fare Thee Well Kimanguku.  

Obituary Image of George Miatu Mwehe

George Miatu Mwehe

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of George Miatu Mwehe after short illness at M’P Shah Hospital on 29th February 2020. He was a former Deputy Mayor Nyeri Municipal Council, a Nyeri Businessman and a Contractor.

Son to the Late Wangui Miatu. Brother to the late Mwehe Wangui and Wairimu Wangui. Loving Husband of Lucy Wangari Miatu Father of Margaret (Gemiluwa Ltd), Late George Mwangi, Samuel (Miatuson contractors), Pastor Harun (Warriors of Christ), Daniel (G.M Electronics), Late Martin Ngatia, Paul (Miatuson Contractors) and Hellen Ngechu (M.P.Shah Hospital). Father In-law to Nancy, Judy, Gladys, Anne, Late Eunice Wanjohi and Stanley Ngechu. Grandfather to Roy, Rachael, Joshua, Angel, Robinson, Sebastian, Alpha, Imera and others

The cortege will leave St Michael Funeral Mathari, Nyeri on Saturday 7th March 2020 at 8.00 a.m. Funeral service and Burial rights to follow at his Thunguma Residence in Nyeri County from 10 a.m.

Those who walk uprightly enter peace; they find rest as they lie in death. RIP George Miatu  

Obituary Image of Solomon Khwesa Kangayia

Solomon Khwesa Kangayia

Sunrise: 25th November 1960 – Sunset: 26th February 2020

We regret to announce sudden death of Solomon Khwesa Kangayia of Masinde Muliro University (MMUST) Transport Department which occurred on Wednesday 26th February, 2020.

Husband of Mary Munyenji Keya. Son of the late Elisha Kangayia, Mama Salome Mulama. Father of Eric Muhanji, Sonfora Amanya, Obed Kangaiya, Ruth Andeso, Caleb Wiyema, Esau Opungu, Consolata Khwesa, Diana Munyasa, the late Aoron, the late Vitsengwa, the late Pepe and Dorcas Muhembele. Brother of Zachariah Ingano, Susana and Beira. Brother-in-law of Adrian Keya, Phemina Keya, Peter Keya, Paul Keya among others.

The cortege leaves Kakamega County Referral Hospital for a church service and overnight stay at his home in Mwikhomo village, Kakamega County. Burial will be held on Saturday 7th March, 2020 at his home Mwikhomo Village, Shimanyiro Sub-location, Kakamega County.

May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Obituary Image of Simon Mugo Mathenge

Simon Mugo Mathenge

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 of March 2020 at 8:00 a.m. for the funeral service to be held at PCEA Thika Town Church at 9 a.m. Burial will follow thereafter at 2 p.m. in his Unjiru home in Karatina, Nyeri County.

Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. Ps. 116: 15

Obituary Image of Robert Kabiru Kimaru (Bob)

Robert Kabiru Kimaru (Bob)

 Sunrise 19th January, 1972 – Sunset 1st March, 2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that that we announce the demise of Mr. Robert Kabiru Kimaru of Karatina, Mathira, Director at Jupiter Farmput Supplies and Aberdare Gardens Hotel on 1st March, 2020.

Son of the late Zacharia Kimaru and Gladys Wanjiku (K.K.ChiuriAgrovet). Husband of Peninah Muthoni (Jupiter Farmput Supplies). Father of Roy Kimaru (Multimedia University), Ryan Gatei (Lukenya Boys High School) and Daisy Wanjiku (Mt. Kenya Academy Junior). Brother of Hellen Wandia, Mwangi Zakaria, Maina Zakaria, Njoki Maina, Mumbi Ngungi, Jane Maina and Rachael Muriithi. Son-in-law of the late Benson Gatei (Kibebe) and Grace Gatei (Mutaga Village). Brother-in-iaw, cousin and uncle of many.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at Aberdare Gardens Hotel Karatina at 3pm, Ibis I Hotel — Karatina at 7pm, and at their Kiarithaini Home at 4pm.

The cortege will leave Jamii Funeral Home — Karatina on Tuesday 10th March, 2020 at 8am for Kiarithaini Playgrounds (Mutaa) for the funeral service and thereafter for his burial at their Gathima home in Kiarithaini.

In God’s hands you rest, fare thee well Bob.

Obituary Image of Oscar Kiragu Beauttah

Oscar Kiragu Beauttah

1943 – 2020

With humble acceptance of God’s will, we regret to announce the death of Mr Oscar Kiragu Beauttah (formerly of VOK, member of BOM Upperhill and Langata High Schools) which occurred on 4th March, 2020 in Bangalore, India, where he was undergoing treatment for cancer.

Son of the late Henry Rohara Beauttah and the late Adah Victoria Beauttah. He was brother of Pauline and Jimmy Beauttah, the late Rastafar, Winnie, Betty, George and Steelson. He is survived by his beloved wife Eva Muthoni Beauttah. Father of Eda, Ellah and Winnie. Father in-law of Eric Musyoka. Grandfather of Tefiro, Luide, Semakula, Eva, Maisara, Shufaa, Simon, Elizabeth, Catherine, Anthony and Paul. Great grandfather of Aaraya.

There will be Mass daily at his residence in Ngei Phase 2, Lang’ata, Hse.no. 93 at 7:00pm.

The cortege will leave Montezuma Monalisa Funeral home on Friday 13th March 2020 for requiem Mass at Shrine of the Sacred Heart, after Galleria, Karen at 10:00am and thereafter the burial will be at Lang’ata Cemetery.

I have fought the good fight to the end; I have run the race to the finish; I have kept the faith… (2 Tim 4:7)

Obituary Image of Mwalimu Robert Mwaura (RB)

Mwalimu Robert Mwaura (RB)

Appreciation

Born 1947 – Died 4th February 2020

We the family of the late Mwalimu R. B Mwaura Gitau, wish to express our deepest appreciation for the prayers, personal visits, messages of condolences and acts of generosity that we received during the untimely demise of our dear dad.

We Would wish to convey our special thanks to: His Excellency, the Deputy President of the republic of Kenya, Dr. William Samoei Ruto, for condoling with us and visiting us during our mourning period. Hon Kipchumba Murkomen, majority leader of the house of senate, Senator Aaron Cheruiyot Kericho, Sen. Irungu Kangata Muranga, Sen. Kibiru Kirinyaga, Area MP, Hon Alice Wahome, Hon Faith Gitau, Women Rep Nyandarua, Hon Jane Kihara. Hon Mary Waithera wa Maua, Hon Sabina Chege Women Rep Muranga, Hon Kimani lchungwa, Hon Aisha Jumwa, Hon Rigathi Gachagua, Hon Cecily Mbarire, Hon Moses Kuria, Hon Ndindi Nyoro, Hon Alice Nganga, Hon Njoki Waithaka, Hon Virginia Njuguna, Hon Gatonye and Hon Flasia Nduta, His Grace, Rt, Reverend Bishop Anthony Muheria of Archdiocese of Nyeri, His Lordship, Rt. Reverend Bishop James Maria Wainaina, bishop of Muranga, the parish priest from Gaichanjiru and St. Bernadette catholic parishes, all Rt. Reverend Fathers present from Nairobi, Nyeri, Muranga and Kitui Dioceses, we thank you for your prayers and masses both at Thika and at our home.

We also wish to thank Gaichanjiru Parish, St. Joseph Rurii Catholic church, St. Bernadette Catholic Church Ngoingwa, CMA and CWA St. Bernadette Ngoingwa, CWA St. Andrew Donholm, St. Catherine of Sienna Ngoingwa SCC and St. Raphael Nasra SCC. Mary Mungai for her great support in overall coordination. Also Maryhill girls, Muranga High School, Mugoiri Girls, St. Charles Lwanga, Thika Girls, Gaichanjiru boys and Karimamwaro primary school fraternity .

We would like also to thank Kiambu County Assembly fraternity led by Hon Speaker Stephen Ndichu and Muranga County Assembly MCAs .The committees both in Thika Ngoingwa and Karimamwaro for their great support. For the doctors who attended to our dad and tried to save his life, we are much grateful.

To all other friends and relatives that we cannot mention individually for being a great support, please accept this acknowledgment .

“Eternal rest grant unto our dear dad Oh Lord and let your perpetual light shine upon him”. Amen

Obituary Image of Matilda Mwaka Mwaringa Moturi

Matilda Mwaka Mwaringa Moturi

We regret to announce the certain death of Matilda Mwaka Mwaringa Moturi former staff of shell BP (Vivo Energy), daughter of the late Wilson Mwaringa and Beatrice Mwaringa.

Wife the late Naftal Onguso Moturi (former KRA). Mother of Claudine Mwaka, Catherine Moraa Elma Mishi and Rose Moturi. Grandmother of Emmanuel, Emanulla, Nyambura, Mwaka, Matilda, Davis, Anyango, Hera, Kinyanjui, Wambui, Mwaka and any others. Step mother to Caroline, Judy, Frank, Waiter and Haron. Mother in-law of James, Nathan, George and Waweru. Sister- in-law of Eunice, Peter, Alice, the late Esther, Cecilia, Rosalia, Nyariki, Mongare among others. Sister of Prof. Daniel, Judith and David Mwaringa Daughter in-law of Biriah Nyaboke and the late Mzee Mecha Ongeri.

Family and Friends are meeting daily at the late Matilda’s home, Sunrise Estate Donholm house number 1609 as from 4:00pm, for burial arrangements.

Contributions can be sent to paybill number 891300, Account Name MOTURI.

Funeral date will be announced later.

For more information contact family.

Obituary Image of Martin Darfton Thuku Kinyoro M.

Martin Darfton Thuku Kinyoro M.

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden demise of Martin Darfton Thuku Kinyoro M. of Mathioya Secondary School, Murang’a County.

Husband of Saraphinah Wanjiku Njoki and father of Qylleen Wanjiku Thuku. Son of Lucy Wanjiku Ben Thuku of Mihang’o Secondary School, Murang’a and the late Kinyoro Macharia.

Grandson of Mrs. Margaret Njeri B. Thuku and the late Mwalimu Ben Thuku Gatama of Gaitheri, Gaturi Location, Murang’a County.

Nephew of Eng. L.G. Thuku & Jane Njeri Gatama; Mary Wanjohi & the late Wanjohi Kaburi; Anne Kaguma & John Kaguma; Alfred Gatiaga Thuku & Catherine Thuku; John Kiiru & Fraciah Kiiru; Primrose Wanjiru & Patrick Ngure. Cousin and friend to many.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home, Thika Road branch on Saturday 7th March, 2020 at 8.00am followed by funeral service at Gaitheri village, Gaturi Location, Murang’a County.

To God be the glory. Amen.