Obituaries

Obituary Image of Reverend John Shikuku Malele

Reverend John Shikuku Malele

Sunrise 1/11/964 – Sunset 23/2/2020

It is with profound sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Reverend John Shikuku Malele, formerly of AEE.

Son of the late Mr. Silvestus Malele and Mrs. Mary Lavoga; Loving husband of Nancy Watiri of Nancy Shikuku & Company Advocates Ngong; Adoring father of Lucy Mmbone Shikuku, Elsie Miroyo, Vanessa Wanjiru and Jessie Malele; Brother of Elizabeth Ondeche, Step Brother of Joel, Norah, Dinnah Laban, Judy, Judith, John Mossi, Moses and Gladys; Son-in-law of the Late John Warui Muturi and the Late Nelia Wanjiru Muturi.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his Ngong Home from 5:30pm.

There will be a major fundraising ceremony on Saturday 29th February 2020 at his home from 2pm to cater for the Hospital Bill and Funeral Expenses, all are invited. Those who cannot be able to attend can forward their contribution to +254723339905 or PayBill Number 400200 Account 01100007958900.

The cortege will leave Umash Funeral Home Mbagathi on Tuesday 3rd March 2020 at 9.00am for burial at Langata Cemetery.

In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you remain for ever. May your Soul Rest in Eternal Peace. Amen.  

Obituary Image of (Mwalimu) Joseph Njuguna Kamau (Baba Billy)  

(Mwalimu) Joseph Njuguna Kamau (Baba Billy)  

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joseph Njuguna Kamau on 20th February, at his home in Limuru after a short illness. He was former D.E.O Muranga, Nyeri, Kisii, Kiambu and Kakamega.

Son of the late Jeremiah Kamau Kanja and the late Ruth wanjiku. Son in law of Stanley Kuria and the late Mary Wanjiku Kuria. Loving Husband of Agnes Muthoni Njuguna. Father of Ruth Wanjiku (USA) DR Antony Kamau (Kenyatta University Teaching Referral and Research Hospital), Billy Bernard Kuria (Director Biometric & IT Solutions LTD Nairobi & Eldoret), Maryann Wairimu, Francis Kanja Eldoret. Brother of the late Esther Wanjiru, Francis Kanja, John Mburu, the late Morris Kamau Edward Mbugua, Rapheal Ngige and Mary Njeri. Father in law of Magaret Pere, Lucy Wanjiku. Brother in law of the late Robert Motura, Stephen Kinyara, Mary Wangui, Charles Kimingi, Monica Wangari and Magaret Nyambura. Grandfather of Bianca, Bryan, Daniel, Esther, Joy Agnes, Esther M.

Friends and family are meeting daily at his home in Ngarariga Limuru from 6.30pm.

The cortege leaves Uphome Funeral Home, Uplands on 28.02.2020 at 9.30am for the requiem mass at Mt Carmel Catholic Church Ngarariga, Limuru at 11.00am and afterwards burial at Mwisho wa Lami – Cindano, past Flyover (100metres from the welcome to Nakuru County Signage on the left)) on your way to Naivasha.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the and I have kept the faith.

Obituary Image of Mwalimu John Murage Mugo

Mwalimu John Murage Mugo

1938 – 21/2/2020

It is with profound sorrow but also acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Mwalimu John Murage Mugo of Kamuiru Village, Kirinyaga County on 21st February 2020.

Son of the late Robert Mugo and Lilian Wamutira Mugo. Loving husband of Mrs Winfred Murage. Father of Patrick Mwangi, Dr Wambui Adebayo (South Africa), Susan Gakuru (Australia), Pamela Murage (UN), and Owen Mureithi. Father-in-law of Josephine (AGT), Prof Yemi Adebayo (South Africa), Dr Gakuru Kigotho (Australia), Olu Sarr and Irene Wanjiru. Grandfather of Al, Binwe, Kemi, Shaun, Hazel, Symere, Ndela, Osteen and Olivia.

The cortege leaves ACK Mt. Kenya Hospital on Tuesday 3rd March 2020 at 9am. The funeral service will be at ACK Church Kamuiru, and thereafter he will be laid to rest at his home in Kamuiru.

A fundraiser to offset his hospital bill will be held on Sunday 1st March from 2pm at the ACK Kamuiru church grounds. Paybill 7082127. Reference – your name.

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

Obituary Image of Joyce Nyaboke Orina

Joyce Nyaboke Orina

We regret to announce the death of Joyce Nyaboke Orina that occurred on 20th February 2020.

Wife of the late Samwel Orina Bichang’a. Daughter of the late Samwel Osebe and the late Esther Kemunto Osebe of Omoyo Gesima. Korera of Francis Onchieku and Eunice Kerubo; Henry Kiboma and Jane Bosibori. Mother of Janet Kwamboka of Mong’oni Sec School, Gedion Osebe of Njoro, Keziah Kemunto of Forestry Dept, Eldoret and Gilbert Mogaka of Baraton University. Grandmother of Ira Kerubo and Joane Nyaboke. Daughter in-law of the late Bichang’a Kimai and the late Olpha Kemunto. Sister of Nyagochi, Nyaigoti, Mosebi, the late Jemimah, Eng. Osebe, Zachariah, the late Teresah, Daniel, Charles, Yabesh, Florence, Eunice, Priscah, Jeriah, Monicah, Grace, Jeniffer, Alice, the late Joash, Margret, Sammy and Drusilah.

Sister In- Law of the late Andrew, Nyaanga, Alice, Bichang’a, Nyagero, Rose, Nyamira, Margret, Ondiba, Matara, Orina Mokeira, Kayo, Mellen, Lucinah, Truphenah, Elizabeth, Dinah, Naomi, Jane, Periah, Pamela, Josephine, Margret and Nyang’ara. Niece of Miruka, Kwamboka, Paulina, the late Nyakra, the late Mosiara, the late Nyakerario, the late Buyeke, the late Mogere, Nyaitondi, the late Ongati, the late Nyang’au, the late Onuonga, the late Omboto, the late Ondieki, the late Siko among others. Cousin of Momanyi, Onchari, lteba, Charles, Nyamongo, Kennedy, Nyandwaro’s, Gichana’s Nyameino’s, Ombogo’s, Onuon’ga’s, Ongati’s, Sikos, Ondieki’s, Ombotos, Okari’s among others.

Burial meetings are going on daily at her home in Njoro and Lion Rigena Hotel in Nakuru from 5.00pm. Main fundraiser will be held on Thursday 27th February 2020 at Lion Rigena Hotel Nakuru from 4.30Pm.

The cortege leaves War Memorial Hospital Mortuary on Sunday 1st March, 2020 at 7.00am for church service at Njoro Central SDA Church then proceed to her rural home.

Burial will be held on Monday 2nd March, 2020 at Nyaronde Settlement scheme, Borabu Sub County, Nyamira County.

Mpesa assistance to be sent to Tel Nos. 0722 507474/ 0728 321242

Obituary Image of John Kirunyu Ndirangu

John Kirunyu Ndirangu

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on to glory of John Kirunyu Ndirangu of Kahuro-ini village, Muruguru Sub-location, Ruringu Location, Nyeri County.

Son of the Late Cyrus Ndirangu and Esther Ngima. Husband of Ann Nyawira Kirunyu. Beloved father of Purity Wanjiku, Margaret Wacera, Irene Ngima, Martin Ndirangu, Mathew Mundia, Agnes Wairimu, and Jane Wangechi. Father in-law of Francis Kiritu, Mercy Kalunde and Nancy Nyaguthii. Son in-law of the late Daniel Mundia and Judy Wanjira. Brother of Mary Gathigia, the late Dadson Mbogo, Humphrey Karoki of HK Ndirangu Advocates, Nancy Wanjiku, Jesse Kamau, the late Jeniffer Wangui and Grace Wambui, Brother in-law of James, Muriithi, Margaret, Hellen, Jane, Wachira, Muruiki, Juliana, Muthii, Miano and Nyambura all from Kirinyaga County.

Grandfather of Ernest Kirunyu, Annette Nyawira, Lorraine Wangari, Teresa Wanjiku, Jeremy Kirunyu, Blessing Nyawira, Linet Nyawira, Serah Kanini and Faustian Wanjiku. Great grandfather of Lucy Njeri. Uncle of Cyrus Ndirangu, Ngima Karoki, Nyaga Mbogo, Winnie Munyiri, Esther Ngima among others.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at his home Kahuro-ini, Muruguru village from 4:00pm.

The cortege leaves PCEA Tumutumu Hospital Mortuary on Friday 28th February 2020 at 8:30am, followed by a funeral service at St. Anthony Muruguru Catholic Church from 11:00am. thereafter, his body will be laid to rest at his home in Kahuro-ini Muruguru village in Nyeri.

Forever you are in our hearts, rest until we meet again.

Obituary Image of Ernest Kennedy Arula

Ernest Kennedy Arula

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Ernest Kennedy Arula of Bikeke Kitale.

Son of the late Cornelius Shikuri and the late Maria Indoshi formally of Shamakhokho, Vihiga County. Step son of Margaret and Rita. Loving husband of Sabina Arula. Loving father of Irene Arula, Judith Arula, Michael Arula and Kaki Arula. Brother of Emmanuel Shikuri and half-brother of Patrick among others. Adored grandfather of Tracy, Mikail and Damian. Son in law of Mama Catherine Werimo, the Late Alfred Werimo. Brother-in-law of Conrad, Peter, Marina, Isabella, Charles, Rose, Mark, Ali, Miriam, Rhoda, Scola, Rebecca and Metrine. Basakwa of Jason Mulama, Julius Osuka, JestimoreVVanyama and Tom Oduor. Uncle of Werimos, the Arulas and the Shikuris among others.

Family and friends are meeting daily for prayers at the Bikeke home from 5.00pm and in Nairobi at Coco Restaurant Agrho house from 5.30pm.

The Cortege leaves Crystal Funeral Home Kitale on Thursday February 27th 2020 at 10.00Am for requiem mass at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church Bikeke.

Burial will be on Saturday February 29th 2020 at his Bikeke home, TransNzoia County.

In God’s arms you rest and in our hearts you remain forever. REST IN PEACE

Obituary Image of Dinah Shumila Musonye

Dinah Shumila Musonye

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden death of Mama Dinah Shumila Musonye of Matende Village, Amalemba Estate, Bukhungu Location, Kakamega County. Which occurred on Friday 21st February 2020.

Daughter of the late Paul Shava and Susan Shava. Wife of the late Laban Musonye. Mother of Jayne Sheila (USA), Eva Amudavi, the late Nickson Musonye, the late Ronnie Musonye, Eric Shava, Carol Khayanje and the late Ben Musonye. Grand Mother of Sharon and Ivy Ngaira, Kimberly and Nimrod Luseno, Natasha Fedha, Teddy, Duke and Ophelia Shava, Shirleen Ikunza, Chantal Mwisheni and Nadine Shumila. Mother-in-law of Enock Luseno Amudavi (NYS), Ken Tuiu (USA), Christine Machika and Faith Shava. Sister of the late John Shava, Shem Shava, the late Rasoa Aswani, Joan Silabeya and Elinah Nakaya. Aunty of the Shava’s, Aswani’s, Silabeya’s and Nakaya’s. Daughter-in-law of the late Benjamin Musonye and Selina Musonye. Sister-in-law of the late Eunice Onyango, the late Nathan Musonye, Dorah Atiti, Nashon Musonye, Mary Otakwa, Rosebella Ondere, the late Lorna Musonye and the late Joyce Ashihundu.

Family and friends are meeting daily at NYS HQ Thika Road for prayers and funeral arrangements to meet medical and burial costs.

A fund drive will be held on Tuesday 3rd March 2020 at Enock and Eva’s house – NYS HQ Thika Road from 5.30pm. For any contributions, kindly send to 0722-774883 (Mary Abbitu).

The cortege leaves Chiromo Mortuary on Thursday 5th March 2020 for burial at her home An Amalemba Village, Bukhungu Location Kakamega County on Saturday 7th March 2020.

`Mum in God’s peaceful arms you rest, in our hearts you live forever’

Obituary Image of Charles Ouma Baraza

Charles Ouma Baraza

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will, that we announce the sudden demise of Mr. Charles Ouma Baraza following short illness.

Beloved son of the late Lawrence Baraza and Mrs. Lucia Waithera Baraz. Loving father of Simon Munguti, Kelvin Baraza and Viona Waithera. Brother of Albert Taabu, Michael Odongo, Tom Baraza, George Baraza, Moses Baraza, Dominic Baraza, Antony Baraza, Jane Baraza, the late Florence Baraza, Pauline Wairimu, Margaret Baraza, Serah Baraza. Cousin of Okendi, Evans. In-law of John Lukayu, Asnet Muhemu, Bernard Kiliru. Grandfather of Angel Mutanu Munguti.

Mr. Charles Baraza will be laid to rest on Saturday 29th February, 2020 in Endebess Sub-County, Kabion (Scheme Baridi) Kitale.

May God Rest Mr. Charles Ouma Baraza in Peace Amen

Obituary Image of Charles Mecha Sikoi (Azimio)

Charles Mecha Sikoi (Azimio)

We are saddened to announce the death of Charles Mecha Sikoi (Azimio) of Manga Village, Borabu Sub County, Nyamira County.

Husband of Martha Nyaboke. Son of the late Naftali Sikoi and the late Kerubo Banchiri of Kuura, Bosamaro Chache. Father of Gilbert Morara, Joakim Mogeni, the late Kepha Okero, Cyrus Geke, Alpha Sikoi, Sister Jane Kerubo, Mary Morn, Michael Misati and Ann Kerubo. Brother of Ombachi, Rusalia and Saringi. Father in law of Linnet, Maureen, Catherine and Gakii. Korera of Mary Kwamboka, Ruth Kirui, Solomon & Fancy Mutwiri, Mutegi Nanua and Mercy Muthoni. Uncle of Francis,Taabu, Maria, late Veronicah, Ruth, Tom, George, Agasa, Kerubo, Ocharo, Moraa,Vanice, Justus, Fred, Faith, Robert, George, Jane, Margaret, Leah, Silvester, Musa, Miriam, Annette, Abraham, Bonnice, Waiter, Kerubo, Moraa among others. Grandfather of Kepha, Luke, Mark, James, Isaac, Martha, Camilla, Asher, Kepha Junior among others.

Relatives and friends are meeting daily at Manga Settlement Scheme and Nbi.

The main funds drive will be on Thursday, 27/02/2020 from 5.00pm at Professional Centre.

The cortege leaves Nyansiongo Mission Parlour on 02/03/2020 to Manga theme Borabu and burial on Tuesday, 03rd March, 2020.

Obituary Image of Betty Asimwe Ndinya

Betty Asimwe Ndinya

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Betty Asimwe Ndinya which occurred on 23rd February 2020.

Daughter of Donald Monyoncho Ndinya and Joseline Ndinya. Stepdaughter of Sabina Ndinya. Loving mother of Benard Tusiime. Sister of Jane Ndinya (KPLC), Rose, Mercy, Teresa, Peter, Happiness and Diana. Sister-in-law of Isaiah Sijali. Niece of Atera, Ongubo, the Late Ogechi, Jerusa, Gesare, Nyaboke, Oburu, Rudia, Makori,Agnes and Rose among others. Cousin of Dr. Evans Atera, Nyamoko, Meshack, Aransas, Nyangokas, Ruth, Zipporah, Anyonas, Ongeras, Nyabokes among others. Granddaughter of the late Mzee Andreah and Mokera Ndinya Atera and Mama Florence Nyantune Ndinya.

The cortege leaves Nyamira Nursing Home on Thursday 27th February 2020 at 10:00 am for home.

Burial will be held on Friday 28th February 2020 at Igenaitambe village (Binama), Bigege Sub-Location, Bosamaro-Chache Location, Nyamira County.

In God’s arms you rest, in our hearts you will live forever.