Obituaries

Obituary Image of Pastor Margaret Lusimba

Pastor Margaret Lusimba

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden death of Pastor Margaret Lusimba of Eldoret Town friends’ Church, Soy Yearly Meeting which occurred on the 18th February, 2020.

Daughter of the late Elijah Lidonde and Mama Edna Lidonde. Sister of the late Merita, the late Jane Litali, Grace, Tony Lidonde, Gladys, Abdi, Rose, Armstrong, Mary, the late Violet, the late John, Fredrick and Diana among others

Daughter-in-law of the late Jonah and e late Salome Lusimba, sister in-law of Seth, Peninah, the late Rhepa, and the late Priscilla

Wife of Jethro Lusimba and mother of Pastor Stanley of Nyali Baptist Churchh Mombasa, the late Caroline, Millie, the late Faith, the late Lillian, mother in law of Viola Wekesa and grandmother of Rodney, Ghandi, Kianni, Kimberly, Griffin, Latisha, Khloe, Kimberly, sally, Mitekho, Faith, Jonah, among others.

Thee cortege will leave MTRH on Wednesday 26th for a night vigil at her home in Kapsoya, then funeral service on 27th at Town friends church Kapsoya at 10 AM after which the cortege leaves for her home in Bunyikhu Village, Kakamega county. She will laid to rest on 29/02/2020.

Blessed are those who die in the Lord  

Obituary Image of Naftaly Mugambi M'Mbui

Naftaly Mugambi M’Mbui

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mr. Naftaly Mugambi M’Mbui on Sunday 23rd February, 2020.

Son of the late M’Mbui Karebe and Martha Nyoroka. Husband of Priscillah Nkuene. Father of Erick Nteere, Fridah Karwitha, Martin Kirimi, Charles Muriungi, the late Faith Kanario and Caroline Karimi. Grandfather of Tess, Kylie, Harvey, Myles and Ryan. Brother, uncle and in-law of many.

Friends and family are gathering at his Rubiri village home daily at 4.30p.m for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves St. Theresa Mission Hospital mortuary, Kiirua on Monday 2nd March, 2020 at 8.30am for a funeral service at Katheri Methodist Church and thereafter, burial at his home, Rubiri village, Katheri Location, Abothuguchi West, Meru County.

You have fought a good fight and finished the race. Rest in peace.  

Obituary Image of Mzee Lawrence Njoroge

Mzee Lawrence Njoroge

1919 – 2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on to Glory of Lawrence Njoroge Nyamu.

Son of the late Nyamu Mutuota and Thira Mumbeti. Brother of the late Isabella Muthoni Macungu, Charity Ngige Njoroge, Njoka Nyamu and Alice Wegoki Karuri. Beloved husband of the late Anna Muringo Njoroge. Loving and committed father of Regina & late Njue, Cecilia & Kariuki, Felista & Anselim, Mugo Njoroge & Grace, Rosemary, John & Nicera, Wawira, Thomas Ireri & late Betty, Charity & Makau, Lucy & Mwai, Bonnie & Mso and Benna. He has left behind 25 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his home in Embu at 3:00pm and at Mukango Close #53 Karen South Estate at 4:00 pm. A meeting will be held on Friday 28th at 5:00 pm at the All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi.

A requiem mass will be held at St John the Evangelist Church, Langata South road, Karen on Saturday 29th at 5:00 pm.

The cortege leaves Gakwegori Funeral Home on Tuesday 3rd March 2020 at 9:00 am for the funeral service at St Joseph Catholic Church, Kiini. Thereafter, the burial will take place at his farm in Kiini, Embu.

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

Fare Thee Well Dad!  

Obituary Image of Margaret Waithira Tumo

Margaret Waithira Tumo

Sunrise 7th March 1962 – Sunset 24th February 2020

It’s with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Mrs Margaret Waithira Tumo of Karara farm, Moi’s bridge after a long illness bravely borne at Alexandria Cancer Center, Eldoret.

Daughter of Paul Muchui and Sarah Njoki. Daughter in- law of the late Julius Cheruiyot Cheptalam and the late Sarah Teriki Cheruiyot. Sister of Mary Muthoni, the late Beatrice Wangoi, Davies Gituto and Danny Muiruri.

Wife of James .K .Tumo. Co-wife of Christine Tumo and Leah Kimeto. Mother of Rawlings Tumo, Carolyn Yegon, Fridah Jebet, Joan Jepkosge , Rodgers Tumo, Winnie Yegon, the late Gilbert Kipchirchir, Tonny Tumo, Elyvalet Yegon, Lydia Tumo, Jackline Tumo, Sam Tumo and Lillian Tumo. Mother in-law of Edith, Wairimu, Eunice and Cyrus. Grandmother of Cherop, Kibiwott, Kimutai, Reagan, Ivanna, Cherono, Chloe and Kirwa.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily for prayers and funeral arrangements at home Karara and at White Highlands hotel in Eldoret at 5:00pm.

There will be a memorial service and fundraising on Saturday 29/2/2020 at Karara Farm Moi’s Bridge.

The cortege leaves Eldoret Hospital (Mortuary) on 2/3/2020 at 12:00 noon for a memorial service at her home.

The burial will be held on 3/3/2020 at 10:00am at Karara farm, Moi’s bridge.

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

Obituary Image of Margaret Nyambura Mbugua

Margaret Nyambura Mbugua

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Sis. Margaret Nyambura Mbugua.

Wife to Col. Rtd. Harold Wangai Mbugua of KAF. Mother to Daniel Mbugua Wangai and Samuel NjugunaWangai.

Sister to the late Joslyn Nduta, Jennifer Wanjiku, Alice Waithera, Joseph Macharia, The Late Stephen Kariuki, The Late Paul Njoroge and Benson Mwangi. Sister in law to the Mbugua Gathu’s Family.Aunt and Grandma to many.

Family and friends are meeting at All Saints Cathedral Friday 28th February & Monday 2nd March 2020 at Uhuru Gardens Langata Phase 2 HSE. No. B113 and at Home in Matundura Kinangop from 6pm.

There will be a Funeral Service at Citam Karen on Monday 2nd March at 11AM. Burial will be on Tuesday 3rd March in Matundura North Kinangop. Cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home at 7am.

Psalms 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord Forever Amen!

Obituary Image of Mama Agnes Omolo Odero

Mama Agnes Omolo Odero

The family of the late Daniel Odero Odongo regrets to announce the transition of Mama Agnes Omolo Odero which occurred on 13th February 2020 while undergoing treatment.

Daughter of the late Johana Njogah Oringa and the late Pauline Oyange John of Kajulu Kadero. Wife of the late Daniel Odero Odongo of Kodongo Village, Marera Sub-location, Kisumu County. Mother of the late Moses Odero, Jacob Okal, George Owino, Esther Okeno Juma, the late Meshack Onyango, John Otieno, Pauline Atieno Odhiambo, Julia Akinyi Ongong’a and Samuel Ouko. Step-mother of the late Caroline Anyango, Kennedy Ochieng’, Eric Omondi and Eunice Atieno. Sister of the late Ezekiel Odeny, the late Esther Okeno Warria, Leah Awino Warria and Tabitha Ogonda. Grandmother of Daniella, Jesse, Aggie-Nataly, Sheila, Winnie, Bruce, Evalyne, Ashley among others.

Her body is lying at the Masaba Funeral Home. Interment will be on Saturday, 29th February 2020 at her home in Kodongo Village, Marera Sub-location, Kisumu County.

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

Obituary Image of Kennedy Musatsiri Adagala

Kennedy Musatsiri Adagala

10/12/1976 – 19/2/2020  

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Kennedy Musatsiri Adagala which occurred on Wednesday 19th February 2020 after short illness.

Son of the late Tom Anyoro Adagala and Mama Phillomena Adagala of Elunyu village, Itegero, Busali East, Sabatia – Vihiga County. Brother of Everlyne Gibendi, Wycliffe Adagala, Eunice Egehitsa, Phyllis Itsani, Walter Irangi and Alan Luvungu. Brother in-law of Hon. Beatrice Adagala Women Rep. Vihiga County, and Maurine Luvungu. Uncle of Cyprian Mmemi, Solomon Irangi James Irangi, Moses Adagala and others. Cousin of Rev. John Irangi, Geoffrey Irangi, Allen Irangi, Andrew Govedi, Antony Lusava and Charles Zimbia among others. Uncle of Brian, Innocent, Isaac, Robert, Ronald, Violet, Calistus among others.

Burial Service will be held on Saturday 29th February 2020 at his Father’s Home Elunyu Village from 10:00am.

Obituary Image of James Maina Munuhe

James Maina Munuhe

Sunrise 15/05/1950 – Sunset 23/02/2020

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of James Maina Munuhe.

Husband of the late Nancy Ruguru Maina. Son of the late Munuhe Wahome and the late Lucy Mumbi Munuhe. Father of the late Patricia Mumbi, Gideon Munuhe, Antony Kibuku, Robert Wahome, Elizabeth Waithera and Patricia Nyawira. Father-in-law of Rolf Hocke and Pauline Wangeci. Grandfather of John Nguyo, Chloe Ruguru Hocke, Samara Wanjiku, Laeticia Ruguru, James Maina, Joy Kibuku and others, uncle of many.Great grandfather and great great grandfather of many. Brother of the late Wanjiku, Irene Muthoni, the late Robert Nderitu, Joseph Mwaniki, the late John Wamathai, the late Paul Karimi, Wanja and George Murage. Brother in law and cousin of many.

Meetings are being held at his Githurai 45 Kimbo Home next to Fountain Junior Academy everyday at 6pm.

Fund raising will be held on Sunday 1st March 2020 at his home, from 3pm. Paybill Number: 137766, Account name JAMES MAINA MUNUHE.

The cortege leaves St. Francis Hospital Funeral Home, Kasarani, on Tuesday 3rd March 2020 at 6am. Burial will take place at his rural home in Kihatha Village, Kiriti sub – location, Tetu location, Nyeri County.

Obituary Image of Rev. Fr. Henry Mbaka

Rev. Fr. Henry Mbaka

1945 – 2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we the Diocese of Embu announce the untimely death of Rev. Fr. Henry Mbaka on 24th February, 2020 at Consolata Hospital Kyeni.

Son of the late Philip Kithaka and the late Consolata Njoka. Brother to Lucia Nduma, Pius Kiura, Guido Nguku, late Eusebia Nthambara, Mary Nthua, Gulielmo Namu, Michael Njiru, Adriano Ireri and the late Fravia Wanja. Uncle of many.

A Requiem mass will take place at Siakago Parish Church on Sunday 1st March, 2020 at 3:00pm .

The funeral mass will be held at Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral Embu on 2nd March, 2020 at 10:30am and thereafter the interment of his remains at the clergy graveyard at the Cathedral grounds.

Fr Henry you have fought a good fight, you have finished the race, you have kept the faith. Rest in Eternal Peace  

Obituary Image of David Macharia Mbeca

David Macharia Mbeca

1963-2020

It is with humble acceptance that we announce the death of David Macharia Mbeca on the 24th of February 2020 after a brave fight with cancer. Until his death he was the Sub-County Director of Education Kitui Central. He hailed from Kiambu County, Githunguri Sub-county and Kiambururu village.

Son of the The Late Samuel Mbeca and Leah Wanjiru. Husband of Esther Macharia and father of Leah Wanjiru, Samuel Mbeca and Jane Wairimu and father-in-law ofVioletWairimu. Brother of Charity Njeri, The Late Daniel Miring’u, The Late Grace Muthorti, Monica Wambui(Nairobi Water), Rachel Wanjiku(Netherlands), Jackson Ndung’u (Ministry of Public Works) and Isaac Kirugi( Ministry of Interior and Coordination).

Prayers and services are being held daily from 3pm at his residence in Bahati, Nakuru and at his rural home in Kiambururu.

The Cortege leaves War Memorial Funeral, Nakuru at 8am on March 3rd 2020 for the Funeral service to be held at Salem PCEA Grounds Bahati, Nakuru from 10am. Burial will follow thereafter at his home in Bahati.

David We loved you but God loved you most