Obituaries

Obituary Image of Rev. Geoffrey Mwathe Watute

Rev. Geoffrey Mwathe Watute

It is in acceptance to God’s will we announce the promotion to Glory of Rev. Geoffrey Mwathe Watute of Githunguri, Kiambu County.

First born son of the late Peter Tuti Mwathe and Jane Wangui Tuti. Brother of Waimiri Tuti, Muriithi Tuti, Njoroge Tuti, Ngaruiya Tuti, Wangari Mathu, Mumbi Njenga and the Late Chege Tuti. Beloved husband of Mary Wambui Mwathe. Father of Faith Wangui and Duncan Tub, Grandfather of Kelvin and Evans.

Memorial service will be held at P.C.E.A Stanley Kahahu (Limuru Town) on Wednesday 26/02/2020 at 1200 noon.

The Cortege leaves Mukoe Funeral Home, Githunguri on Friday 28/02/2020 at 9:00 a.m. Funeral Service will be held at P.C.E.A Githunguri (Kwa Mukua) at 10:30 a.m, and later rested at his farm Jamaica village.

In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you shall remain.

Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, `they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.” Rev. 14: 13

Obituary Image of Nashon Kariuki Karanjah

Nashon Kariuki Karanjah

23/4/1945 – 23/2/2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nashon Kariuki Karanjah, formerly of Standard Chartered Bank.

Nashon was the son of the late Godfrey Karanja Mukuna & the late Phoebe Wanjiru Karanja of 01 Joro Orok, Nyairoko Scheme. He was a loving husband to Elsie Waruguru Karanjah; a devoted father to Dr. Edgar Kamau Karanjah & Rosemary Wairimu Kamau and Evelyne Wanjiru Karanja; and _a doting grandfather to Gichora Kariuki Mama. He was a son-in-law to the late Dickson Kamau & the late Miriam- Njeri Kamau of Kijabe. He was the brother of Washington Mukuna, Grace Wairimu Gakio, the late Johnson Murathe, Rose Wamuhu Kibe, late Gladys Wambui Kinyanjui and Simon Mungai Karanjah. He was a supportive grandfather, uncle and cousin, and an engaging friend to many.

Special thanks to Nashon’s doctor, Dr. J. Chakaya of Mater Hospital, and caregiver Fredrick Mulinge.

Family and friends are meeting at his residence daily at 5pm for prayers.

The funeral service will be held at 10am on Friday 6th March at Kenya Assemblies of God, South C. Interment will follow at Langata Cemetery.

“Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised.” Job 1:21 NIV

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Mzee Junius Mbogo (Uma)

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mzee Junius Mbogo (Uma) which occurred on 21st Feb 2020.

Uma as we all fondly called him was the loving son of the late Johana Munyutu and late Eunice Runji. Cherished husband of the late Mary Wangai. Father and a pillar of Leah Nyaga, John & Beth, Patrick, Eunice & John, Jane & the late Joseph, Nancy & Dr. Gichangi, Irene & Lawrence, Florence & Richie, and Douglas Mwaniki. He was Uma to many and great grandfather to many. Beloved brother of the late Abija, Zipporah, the late Neleah, the late Loise, Jonathan, late Grace, Marjorie and Dorothy.

Friends and relatives are meeting at all saints Cathedral starting Tuesday 25 Feb to Thursday 7 Feb from 5:00 pm.

Uma will be laid to rest on 28th Feb at his home in Gatunduri Embu County.

Beloved Junius Mbogo rest in peace in the arms of your creator.

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Mwalimu Robert Kariuki

It is with deep regrets that we accept the promotion to higher glory of Mwalimu Robert Kariuki on Thursday 20/02/2020 after a long illness bravery borne.

Robert is survived by his wife Jane Wanjiru, and sons Kelvin Migwi, Keith Njoroge and daughter in-law Emma Muli and granddaughter Femi Wanjiru. Brother of Rose, Pauline, Elizabeth, Jacinta, David, John, and Ephantus.

Family and friends are meeting at his home in Kiini, Mukangu for funeral arrangements.

He will be laid to rest at his home in Kiini, Embu County on Friday 28/02/2020.

Mwalimu may have rested, but his lion spirit remains with us.

Obituary Image of Mwalimu Peterson Muriithi Mwai

Mwalimu Peterson Muriithi Mwai

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will we announce the death of Mwalimu Peterson Muriithi Mwai of Karaini Village Kirinyaga Central Subscounty which occurred on 22nd February, 2020 after a long illness bravely borne.

Beloved husband of Beatrice Wathiha. He was the son of the Late William Mwai and Late Beth Wairimu Mwai, Father of Grace Wairimu, Morris Mwai &James Karuga. He is brother of the Late Eunice Kethi Ngari, Eliud Mugo, the late Mary Karuana, Leah Wakabu Gachoki, Margaret Wangechi, & Benson Munge.

Family and friends are meeting, daily at his home at Karaini Village for Prayers & funeral arrangements from 4:00 p.m.

The cortege leaves Mt.Kenya Funeral Home on Saturday 29th February, 2020 for a funeral service at ACK St. Barnabas Church Karaini followed by a grave side service at his home in Karaini Village, Kirinyaga County.

“Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his saints,” Psalms 116: 15

Obituary Image of Margaret Anyango Oduor

Margaret Anyango Oduor

Born: 1935 – Died: 2020

We announce the death of martriach Margaret Anyango Oduor of Kateg Jera Lela East Ugenya, Siaya County on 11-2-2020.

Daughter of the late lay reader Simeon and mama Irene Apel. Wife of the late Joshua Oduor. Daughter-in-law of the late Timotheo and Berthsheba Lala. Mother of Joyce, Helida, Beatrice, Abraham, Jasper, Maurice the late Judith and the late Marsiana. Sister of Beyo, Truphena and the late Adam, Okuto and James. Sister-in-law of Joash Owino, Risper, the late Abigael, Adhiambo, Christina, Dinna, Nehemiah, Ouma, Onyango and George. Mother in-law of Samuel Bonyo, Muga, Onyango, Chris, the late Owoko, the late Ann, Mary, Millicent, and Rose.

Nyawana of the Nundus, Achiengas, Bonyos, Malalas, Orieyos, Nyawires, Obondis and Apondis. Grandmother of Ochieng, Otieno, Tom, Jani. Rebecca, Akinyi, Apondi, Lorine, Fred, Annette, Vanessa, Victor, Ted, Ken, Lucy, George, Awino, Austine, Moses, Barrack and Dinna. Great Oduor grandmother of Ben, Athieno, Victor, Achieng, Omondi, Oduwo, Elsie, Alvin, Wesley, Jayden, Kevin, Plavin, Adhiambo, Hawi, Zawadi, Donovan, Ryan, Sam, Jack, Aneesa, Ela, James, Gloria,Alicia, Dina and Teddy. Great great ‘grandmother of Brynva and Ochieng. Auntie of Robert, Joachim, Abigael, Mariam, Felix, Ajwang, Koluoch, and many more.

The cortege leaves Sega Funeral Home on Friday 28th February 2020 at 9am for funeral Service at ACK Jera. Thereafter the body proceeds to her home Koduor Lela for an overnight vigil.

The burial ceremony will take place at the said home on 29th February 2020 as from 10 am.

Rest in Eternal peace nyar Abera.

Obituary Image of Mama Eunice Kerubo Makori

Mama Eunice Kerubo Makori

1933 – 2020  

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mama Eunice Kerubo Makori.

Daughter of the late Nyaata Obwoge and late Moraa Ochenge. Beloved wife of the late Mzee Johnson Makori Nyang’ute Nyasaae. Mother of MilkahTong’i, Drusilla Kwamboka, Mary Moturi, Samwel K. Makori (SRC), Jane Magutu, Samson Gitamo (Principal Bong’onta Secondary School) and Joshua Elijah Makori (USA).Sister of Miruka, Obwoge, Morang’a and the late Marthas and others. Mother-in-law of Teresa Barongo (Afraha High School), Gladys Gitamo (Kisii Library), Norah Zlijah (USA),James Moturi (Police HQs), Magutu and the late Justin Tong’i. Grandmother of Job, the Calebs, Nyambane, Lydia, Jack, Stella, Fred, Edwin, Dennis, Purity, Teresa, Nyairo, Edna, Winnie, Maranga, Gilbert, Duke,Tom, Jonah, Rachel, Benjamin, Justin, Nyanduko, Moraa, Anna, Mercy, Moses, Amos, Geoffrey, the Ogechis and many others.

Great Grandmother of many. Sister-in-law of Jane Maranga, Alice Nyaata, the Gitamos, Nyairos, Marangas, Orukes, Mogakas, Nyang’eras, King’oinas among others. Aunt of Pastor Samson King’oina, Samuel, Kennedy, the Gitamos, the Omwoyos, the Mogakas, Richard, Nyang’utes, the Magatis, the Nyambanes, the Marangas, the Ororas, King’oinas, Nyairos, Orukes, Marangas, Nyang’eras, among others. Korera of Zephaniah Mokaya, the late Marendi, Siocha, Omani, Omare and Mironga Moibi.

Funeral arrangements are going on at her home Kiamokama and Nakuru. Harambees to offset medical and funeral expenses will be held on Thursday 27th February 2020 at her home Kiamokama and Nakuru old Town Hall as from 5pm.

The cortege leaves Nakuru War Memorial Hospital Mortuary on Sunday March 1st 2020, and burial will take place on Monday March 2nd 2020 at her home Kiamokama Village, Nyaribari Masaba, Kisii County.

 

Obituary Image of Loise Kanorio M'Ringera

Loise Kanorio M’Ringera

We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Loise Kanorio M’Ringera of Mwiriene-Nkiriri Village, Katheri Central location in Meru County that occurred on Tuesday 18th February 2020 at Kirua Mission hospital.

Wife of the Late Nathan M’Ringera M’Nkubitu. The first born daughter of the late M’Mugambi M’Kieng’o of Kainginyo village, the late Kaburo M’Turuchiu and the late Kanyonta M’Turuchiu of Naari Michongomone village. Daughter-in-law of the late Simon M’Nkubitu Nkubitu and the late Marcella Kajuju M’Nkubitu of Nkiriri village. Mother of Julia Nkatha Kithinji, Mary Kagwiria Mama, Stella Nthiira Julius Kiogora (County Government of Nyeri), Jane Ntimi Muriungi (Bishop Lawi Imathiu Pry. School), Catherine Igoki Mbaabu (Mitunguu) and Peter Gitonga (NCBA Bank Kenya). Mother-in-law of the late Joshua Kithinji Kirera, Isaac Maina Mutungi (Tri-Clover Industries), Anita Kiogora (Ntuene Secondary), David Muriungi (Kalitini Sec. School), Nebert Mbaabu (Mitunguu) and Zipporah Kagendo Gitonga (ABSA Bank Kenya).

Sister of Samson Kirera, Paul Njogu, Hellen Kigetu, Charity Kairuthi, Zachary Kimathi; the late Monica Kirima Dorcas Wanja, Rose Karimi, Naomi Ntiouka Salome Makena and Jacob Kimaita M’Mugambi. Sister-in law of the late Charles M’Nkanatha, Mrs Julia M’Nkanatha, Zaverio M’Miriti, Mrs. Charity Miriti, the late Jacinta Kambura, Silas Mwongera, Mrs. Florence Mwongera, Agnes Nthang’a, Mrs. Eunice Nguta Njogu, Mrs Isabella Muthoni Kirera and Mrs. Harriet Kimathi. Grandmother of Evelyne Makena, Caroline Karimi, the late Martin Munene, Justin Mwenda, Nicholas Kimathi, joy Kanana, Purity Naitore, Betty Makandi, Nicholas Gitobu, Moreen Gacheri, Irene Gatwiri Christine Gakii, Brenda Kinya, Caleb Mureti, Immanuel Muchui, Robin Mutuma, Raymond Murithi and Ramona Kendi. Great grandmother; an auntie and cousin of many.

Friends and family members are meeting daily at her home in Katheri and in Nairobi, at Peter Gitonga’s residence near St. Joseph’s Kahawa Sukari Catholic Church from Sunday 23rd Feb to Wednesday 26th Feb for prayers and burial preparations.

The cortege leaves Kiirua Mission Hospital on Friday 28th Feb 2020 for funeral mass service starting 11.00am at her home in Mwiriene – Nkiriri Village, Katheri Central location, Meru County.

May God rest her soul in Eternal peace.  

Obituary Image of Lawrence Nginyo Kariuki MBS

Lawrence Nginyo Kariuki MBS

Sunrise: 15th January 1938 – Sunset: 24th February 2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Lawrence Nginyo Kariuki of Farlyndum Estate Tigoni Limuru, Swiss Lenana Mount Hotel and Nginyo Towers, Nairobi which occurred on Monday 24th February 2020 at the Aga Khan Hospital Nairobi.

Son of the Late James Kariuki lkonya and the Late Margaret Wambui. Son in Law to the Late Phares Macharia and the Late Mary Njambi. Loving Husband of Margaret Wangari Nginyo and father of Jane Wambui Kiragu, the Late Mary-Anna Njambi, James Anthony Kariuki, Rose Wanjiru, Sarah Mukuhi, Scholastica Njeri Kibe and Silas Macharia. Adored Grandfather to Katherine Nyambura Kiragu, Zana Wangari Kiragu, Imani Bakhita Muthoni Kiragu, Alison Wangari Kariuki, Jason Nginyo Kariuki, Zaria Wangari Nginyo, Kevin Wambugu Kibe, Laurence Nginyo Kibe, Christian Nginyo Macharia and Nathan Mwenda Macharia

Father in Law of Kiragu Kimani, Patricia Kabura Kariuki, Kibe Wambugu, and Charity Kendi Macharia. Brother of the Late Stephen Ikonya Kariuki, the Late Francis Mbugua Kariuki, Rose Wanjiru Kariuki, Peter Kibuika Kariuki, Mary Njeri Kianduma, the Late Patrick Kiruga Kariuki and the Late John Mwaura Kariuki. Brother in law to the Late Sarah Mukuhi Ndungu, Grace Njeri Thomas, the Late Teresia Mumbi Macharia, the Late James Kiragu Macharia, Francis Gitau Macharia, the Late Cecilia Wanjiku Macharia and Virginia Wanja Mburu.

Family and friends are meeting for prayers at his Tigoni home from 4.00pm to 6.00pm daily.

A Sunday service will be held on 1st March 2020 at the family home at 3.00pm.

The cortege leaves Lee Funeral Home on Tuesday 3rd March 2020 at 830 am for a Funeral service which shall be held at St Benedictine Monastery Tigoni at 10.00 am and thereafter he shall be laid to rest at his Tigoni Home.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” 2nd Timothy 4:7-8  

Obituary Image of Mr. Kanji Damji Pattni

Mr. Kanji Damji Pattni

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing away in Nairobi, Kenya on Monday 24th February 2020 of Mr. Kanji Damji Pattni, Victoria Commercial Bank’s long-standing patriarch who guided our institution from its founding years to date.

Husband to Jayaben Kanji Pattni; Father to Arvind Kanji Pattni (Perth, Australia) and Yogesh Kanji Pattni (Nairobi, Kenya), Father-in-Law to Indira Arvind and Azmina Yogesh; Brother to Late Chhotalal Damp Pattni, Late Prabhudasbhai Damp Pattni, Navinbhai Damp Pattni, Rameshbhai Damji Pattni, Late Jayaben Popatlal Virp, Late Manjuben Amratlal, Kokilaben Amratlal, Induben Jethalal, Jasuben Champaklal, Pravinaben Jayantilal and Nileshvariben Harish, Brother-in-law to Late Jasuben Chhotalal, Shobhaben Prabhudas, Ranjanben Navinchandra and Murliben Ramesh, and Grandfather to Shrikesh Arvind and Celine Shirikesh (Amsterdam), Siddharth Arvind (Perth), Surat Yogesh, Sonia Yogesh and Aryaan Yogesh

FUNERAL Thu, 27th Feb 2020 I 2:30pm Hindu Shamshan Bhumi Kariokor, Nairobi.

PRAYER MEETING Thu, 27th Feb 2020 17:30pm Pattni Brotherhood Hall, 4th Parklands, Nairobi