Obituaries

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Mzee Samson Ndungu Ngotho

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1928 – 24th January 2020

It is with humble acceptance to God’s will that we announce the untimely passing on of Mzee Samson Ndungu Ngotho on the 24th January, 2020 after a long illness bravely borne.

He was a husband to the late Leah Wambui Ndungu. Son of the late Ngotho wa Kaguchia and late Mugure Wa Ngotho. Loving brother of Wamuhu Macharia. Loving Father to the Late Patrick Ngigi & Josphine VVanjiru , Margaret Mugure & John Mungai , Stanley Kimani & Priscilar Wanjiku, Priscilar Wanjiru & Maina Kimani, Grace Waithera & Late Gichuhi Kingori , Peter Mungai & Tabby Wambui Joel Kuria & Jane Wacuka, James Mbugua & Grace Wangari, Stephen Ndichu & Njeri Ndichu. Grand Father and Great Grand Father to many.

Family, Friends and Relatives are meeting for funeral arrangement at All Saints Cathedral and at his rural home, Kirimiri, Makuyu, Murang’a County.

The Cortege leaves Kenyatta University Funeral Home at 8:00 am for Burial on Friday 31st January 2020 at his rural home, Kirimiri, Makuyu, Murang’a County.

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

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Mwalimu Geoffrey Kigotho Gakuru

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Appreciation

We, the family of late Mwalimu Geoffrey Kigotho Gakuru, wish to thank all those who assisted us during the funeral arrangements and his subsequent burial at Muirungi.

Your prayers, financial and moral support were gratefully appreciated.

Special mention goes to The Bishop of the Diocese of Mt Kenya West – The Rt. Rev Joseph M. Kagunda; Ven Canon Davidson G. Mutahi, and Rev Bildad Wang’ondu and the whole congregation of ACK Christ the King Karurumo Church – Muirungi Parish.

The KAMA Members – Muirungi Parish,ACK All Saint’s Cathedral Nairobi; Rt. Rev Canon Charles M.Muturi, 6th Bishop of Mt Kenya South, Ven Canon John Mutonga and ACK St Luke’s Sigona Church, Bishop Ameritus Rt. Rev Bishop Timothy t.—Ranji from the Diocese of Mt Kenya South; Ven Canon Catherine Kang’ethe (Administrative Secretary of Diocese of Mt Kenya South and their Clergy), Ven Joseph K Wanyoike – ACK St Paul’s Mukuyu-ini Church – Ruiru; ACK St Paul’s –Church Kirigiti.

The Bishop Nyandarua Region, World Wide Gospel Church – Bishop Stanley W Kamau Nairobi and Nyeri Funeral Committees.

Doctors from Mathari Mission Hospital, Members of the Gaitho Household, Members of Kenya Air Force Veterans Association, Thika High School Old Boys, BOM-Chinga Boys High School, and aII relatives and friends who assisted in giving our dear dad a dignified send-off.

It is not possible to name all of you individually but please accept our great appreciation.

Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of His saints – Psalms 116: 15  

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Mary Wanjiru Livingstone

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 D.O.B: 1938 – 27th January 2020

It is with profound sorrow and sadness that we announce the passing on of Mrs. Mary Wanjiru Livingstone on Monday 27th of January 2020 following a long illness bravely born.

Daughter of the late Rev. Joseph Ngaracu and Ruth Njeri Ngaracu.Wife of the late Livingstone Maina Paul. Daughter-in-law of the late Paul Karanja and the late Esther Wangui. Sister of the late Stephen Ngaracu, the late Mathew Mwangi, the late John Gitonga, Mrs. Catherine Njeri Karanja, the late Andrew Karanja, Margaret Kahare, the late Eva Mudoga and the late Faith Wairimu. Sister-in-law of the late Marion Nyoro, the late Elizabeth Kiragu, the late Abigail Kamau, the late Ben Gakonyo and the late Millicent Njeri.

Mother of Prof. Koigi Kamau and Dorothy Koigi, Kenneth Karanja, Edward and Florence Ngaracu, Ben and Josephine Gakonyo, Ruth and Alfred Makokha and Stephen Gachuki. Grandmother of Dr. Paul Kamau Koigi and Lilian Kamau, Edwin Maina Gakonyo and Rebecca Gakonyo, Elizabeth Wanjiru Gakonyo, Dr. Mary Kiria Koigi, Irene inziani Gakonyo, Gideon Ngaracu, Dorothy Wangui Gakonyo, Stephanie Gachuki, Nasubo Wanjiru Makokha and Lawil Ngaracu. Great Grandmother of Tyler Maina Gakonyo and Reuben Koigi Kamau.

Meetings for the burial arrangements will be held at All Saints Cathedral (Kindergarten) from 5:30pm on Wednesday 29th January 2020 – Friday 31st January 2020.

Funeral service and burial to be held at her home in Murang’a, Gaturi Location, Nderwa Village on Tuesday 4th February 2020.

If you wish to Contribute, kindly send the money to: LIPA NA MPESA – PAYBILL 329329 – ACCOUNT 0100389360900 Alternatively, you can send contributions to 0726305133 – Edwin Gakonyo.

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Margaret Yiaile

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(1936 – 2020)

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Margaret Yiaile which occurred on 24th Jan 2020 at Kenyatta National Hospital after long illness.

Daughter to the Late Njoki Mang’ara and late Salome Muthoni Mang’ara. Beloved wife of the late Andrew W. Yiaile. Sister of the late Geofrey Mangara. Mother to Mary Kishapa, Rev Paul (AIC Enabelbel), Maiyaya, Nancy (Narok County) Steve (Oloika Pry), S. Pariken Yiale (AMREF), Irene (HIT Olesere Pry),Timothy (Olosiro Pry), Diana (Narok County), Lucy (Nairasirasa Pry), Pato (Enabelbel), Dick (Enabelibel), Euphrasia Kuluo (Defence HQ), Beatrice Kamau (Ololulunga Hosp). Step mother to Samuel, Joseph, Johnson, Naini Naitawa, Late Sointa Kirtela, late Josphat, Solomon, late Charles, Daniel, Senewa, Late David, late William, Margaret Njoka, (Nakuru) Grace Lepore, Elizabeth Mpayei, She was a Sister in-law of Mary Mangara, Late Hannah Geofrey and Late George Yiaile.

Aunt of Solomon Siloma (Principal St Michael Sec Nandi), Naimutie Naisho, Mary Siloma, late Peter, Esther Gathoni (Limuru), George Ndungu(Narok line), Zipporah Kaelo and the late Timothy, She was an Inlaw of Late Tumpes Kuluo, David Kamau(Nakuru), Sarah Koiyiet (E/Nkare), Late Gibson Nderitu (Nyeri), Mburu wa Muti, (Enengetia), Muniu (Kiambu), Kantai (Kajiado), Margaret Yiaile Josphat Njogu (Kiambu). Mother inlaw of Beatrice Paul, Grace  Maiyaya, Leah Steve, Everlyne Pariken, Alice Timothy, Mary Pato, Rose Pato, Hellen Dickson, Nelly Dickson, Esther Late Kishapa, Parmale Kuluo(Principal Pimbiniet Sec) and Dr. Silas Kamau(Narok Hosp). Esther Solomon, Miriam Joseph, Late Jecinta Samuel, Late Lucy Sironga and Grace Josphat.

Grandmother of Saiyalel, Saingo, Parsaloi, Parseen, Paulo, Simore, Rogonka, Saitoti, Everlyne, Kishoyian, Kennedy, Nailepu, Tyson, Seneyia, Soila, Saloi, Nairesiae, Late Samau, Silole, Gibson, Kevin, Edwin, Sheddy, Carol, Leshan(Strathmore university), Clara, Sheddrick, Saitabau, Seela, Sompet, Lanoi, Terry, Abigael, Shaleen, Brian (Narok County), Elvis, Erick, Cynthia (KITI Nku), Soila(Kitengela). Parmale, Tilah, Trecy, Andrew, Margaret, Tajeu, Alex, Alvin, Angel, Judy, Victor, Ian, Edu, Sonia, Wanjiku, Njoki, Davy, Jane (Serena), Alice( Makupa Police Stn), Koila, Sammy (NPS), Saidimu (KPLC), Dr. Tony Yiaile( Masaai Mara University), George Moitalel, Peter Rakita, Doris Kuluo(Posta N/Engare Among Others. The late was a great grandmother of Mantaine Kishapa, Hilda Reson, Maseiyia, Adrian, Lemayian, Leyian among more than 32 others.

Prayers and funeral arrangements are being held daily at her Home in Enabelbel and Chambai Hotel in Narok from 6p.m to 8p.m daily.

The cortege leaves Umash funeral home Nairobi on Saturday 1st Feb 2020 at 5.00am, thereafter the funeral service will be held at her home Enabelbel from 10.00a.m.

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

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Mama Judith Karimi Kaburia

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Sunrise 1938: Sunset 26th January 2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mama Judith Karimi Kaburia on 26th January 2020.

Daughter of the late M’murithi Kmuga and late Stella Ithiru. Loving wife to the late John Mpiuki Kaburia. Daughter in law to the late Zacharia Muthara,late Mukwairu and Kanyua. Mother of Michael Miriti and Caroline (Coptic Hospital), Lay reader Anne Muthoni of ACK Gichure Church and Muruja, Peter Mugambi Kaburia formerly of Oil Libya Ltd and Flomena (formerly KMC), Henry Gitonga formerly of Ngeru Sec School and Rosalid, Andrew Kaburia of G North & Son Ltd and Rose (Premier Academy), James Kaburia of Aga Khan Hospital and Caroline (Serena Hotels), Nancy Kagendo, Eng Joseph Kaburia of KeNHA- Central and Roline (UON). Guardian to Lilian Kairuthi of Jhpiego Kenya and Maj. Rrtd Jackson Macharia. Sister of the late Miriti, Mukwanjiru, Kinyamu, Kiruja, the late Jiamuuro, Murungi & Nyaga. Sister-in-law to late Felicity, Lazarus, Jerusha and Peris. Step sister-in-law to Karimi, Wanja, Kawira, Kathambi and Mugo. Grandmother to Mugendi, Murangiri, Kananu, Mwiti. Karani, Kaimuri, Njogu. Mutuma, among others. Great-grandmother and aunt to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at her home in Nkangani village, Ganga Location, Tharaka Nithi County. Nairobi meetings are taking place at All Saints Cathedral at 5.30pm.

The cortege will leave Montezuma Funeral Home Thika Road on Friday 31st January 2020 at 7.00 am for funeral service at PCEA Nkangani Church. Thereafter she will be interred at her home.

May God rest her soul in perfect peace.

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Joseph Shiteyia Shiluli (Joe)

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With deep sorrow, we regret to announce the sudden demise of Mr. Joseph Shiteyia Shiluli (Joe) of Charlotte. North Carolina, USA on Tuesday 7th January 2020 in Virginia.

Son of the late Mzee Henry Shiluli, Mama Zipporah Shiluli and Mama Leonora Shiluli of Wangodo village, Shiveye sub-location, ldakho, Kakamega. Son-in-law of the late Charles Andega and the late Elima Kanaiza of Virhembe. Husband of Alice Atamba Amayi. Father of Evelyn Alaga, Eugene Andega, Lishenga Shiluli and Lusimba Shiluli. Brother of Beatrice Shadeya, the late Margaret Ajega, Allan Shiluli and Millicent Shiluli; Mabel Wakasa, Aggrey Mulindi, Mellab Shiluli, Benard, Phylis, Morris and Carolyne Coenen. Step brother of Fred, Emily, Lilian, Vincent, Edwin, Imelda, Christine, Everlyne, Albert and Patson. Brother in-law of Herman Shadeya, Jackson Ajega, Jane Mulindi, Jane Samuel, Catherine Amboso and Derrick Coenen.

Uncle of Nadia, Sydney, Maureen, Keith, Brian, Edwin, Gerald, Shirlyne, Jackie, Sandra, Collins, Cathy, Ian, Oliver, Melvin, Sally, Annette, Lorraine, Lishenga, Marina, among others. Nephew of Hezron Khalwale Amwoga’s, Richard, Joram, Jones and Leah. Cousin to the Murengu’s, Amboso’s, Mbaiza’s and many more.

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, 29 January 2020 at Friends International Centre, Ngong Road at 2.00 pm.

The body will leave Lee Funeral Home for Kisumu Airport on Thursday 30th. Burial will take place on Saturday 1st February 2020 at his Parents’ home in Wangodo Village, Shiveye Sub Location, ldakho East, Kakamega County.

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John Githuka Wanjao

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It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of John Githuka Wanjao which occurred on 25/01/2020.

Son of the late Blasio Wanjao and Fortunate Mumbi. Husband of Teresia Muthoni Githuka. Father of Blasio and Evelyne, Simon and Lucy, Jane and John, Lucy and the late Patrick, Nicholas and Margaret, Mary and Charles, Patrick and Monica. Brother of Virginia, the late Marcelina, the late Juliana, Nicholas, the late Gaspar, the late Josphine, Mary, the late Ignitius, Joseph, Raphael and Margret. Grandfather of many and great grandfather of two (2).

Prayers are being held daily at his home P.I Karuangi Village.

The cortege will leave Gakwegori Funeral Home on Friday 31/01/2020 at 8.30am. The funeral mass will be held at St. Peter Catholic Church P.I at 11.00Am.The burial will be held at his home Karuangi P.I.

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Hellen Mumbi Maina Njehia

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It Is with humility and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Hellen Mumbi Maim Njehia which occurred on 25th January, 2020.

Daughter of the late John Nyamu and late Cecilia Wangare Nyamu. Wife of Peter Maina Njehia of Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO). Mother of Antony Njehia Maina of CMEC Nairobi and Elizabeth Wanjira Maina of Vanessa Grant School, Rongai, Nakuru, Sister to Virginia Wanjiku Njoroge (Principal Baraka Agricultural College, Molo), Justine Wairimu Mwangi (Rongai), Joachim Maw (Nakuru), Dr Sammy Nyarnu (California USA) and Dominic Muuru (Nakuru).

Daughter in law of Mwalimu Simon Njehia and Mrs Mary Njehia of Piave farm, Njoro. Sister in-law of Joel M. Njoroge (Nakuru), Chege Njehia (DPP-Nairobi), John Kungu Njehia (Mololine), Nancy Waithera (Gatanga), Joyce Wanjiru Wainaina (Elburgon), David Ngugi Njehia (Kinangop), Serah Wambui (Kinangop), Martin Njehia (Co-op Bank, Headquaters, Nairobi), Maria Nyarnu (California, USA), Hannah Muthoni Matu and Esther Wanja Muuru

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at Mr Peter Maina Njehia’s residence next to St Mary’s Pastoral Centre, Nakuru, Club Eserian next to Kunste Hotel, Nakuru and at the family’s rural phome at Piave Farm in Njoro from 5,30 pm.

The cortege leaves War Memorial Hospital Mortuary on Friday 31st January 2020 at 8.30 am for funeral and burial service at Piave Farm, Njoro (Along the Nakuru — Njoro Highway).

Contact and Mpesa number 0724701696, Dr. Ng’ang’a.

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

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Grace Wanjiru Gicheru

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28th December 1964 – 24th January, 2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Grace Wanjiru Gicheru of Gishagi, Kangemi which occurred on 24th January, 2020 of a long borne illness.

Daughter of the late Samuel Gicheru Gathungu, the late Margaret Wairimu Gicheru and Ruth Nduta Gicheru. Loving mother of Mercy Muthoni (GEDA), Dennis Gicheru Wanjiru (CEO WAZITO FC) and Lavine Aringa, Juliet Wairimu (NIT), Grandmother of Shanice Wandia and Nathan Gicheru. Sister of Virginia Wanjeri (Ndakaini), Eunice Sanare (Kilgoris), James Gathungu, Joseph Mwangi (Dundori), Patricia Wangare (Subukia), Charles Chege, Jane Wangui(Kangemi), Hannah Wambui (Kinangop), the late James Mburu (Eldoret), John Maina (Eldoret), Hannah Wanjiru (Ngorika), Nancy Gacheri (SOS) and George Chege (Eldoret). Aunty of Gicheru, Wairimu and many others.

Friends and family are meeting daily from 6pm at ACK St. John’s Church in Kangemi and at YWCA Vera Harley Hall on Nyerere Road.

The cortege will leave Umash funeral home-Mbagathi on Friday 31st January, 2020 at 7:00am for a-funeral service at ACK St. John’s church in Kangemi, thereafter, the burial will be at Lang’ata Cemetery.

Burial will be on Friday 31st January, 2020.

Contributions towards the hospital bill can be sent to 0740202552 INO Mercy Njeri.

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George Ndegwa Kimani

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It is with deep sorrow that we regret to announce the demise of Mr. George Ndegwa Kimani through a tragic road accident. He was an employee of Aspedos Dairy Limited (Mountain Fresh).

Son of the late Patricia Wamuyu of Kathiani. Grandson of the late George Kabaga and the late Priscilla Gakenia. Nephew of Ann Wairimu, Mary Wambui, Lydia Waruguru, the late Peter Munyiri, Steven Mwangi, and the late Charles Wamwea. Cousin of Priscilla, Wanjohi, Ciru, Nyambura, Dennis, Ann, Emmanuel, Christine, Nicky, Jane, Allan, Dennis, Mugo, Munyiri, Ciru. Uncle and friend to many.

A requiem mass will be held today at Ruiru Kimbo starting at 4PM.

Cortege leaves Montezuma and Monalisa Kabati on Friday 31/01/2020 at 8AM. Mass will be conducted at Our Lady of Rosary lchamara starting at 12 noon and thereafter burial will be at Mukuruweini Ichamara Kiboya village.