Obituaries

Obituary Image of Rachel Lilian Sore Sunguti

Rachel Lilian Sore Sunguti

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s Will that we announce the promotion to glory of Rachel Lilian Sore Sunguti which occurred on 13th Nov, 2019 after a sudden short illness. Until her death, she was a teacher at Maina Primary School.

Beloved wife of Milton Sunguti Munialo of Agriculture & Food Authority, Nairobi. Daughter of the late Mzee Andrew Sore Kawa and the late Mama Florence Nanjala Sore. Step-daughter of Christina Opanda Sore. Doting mother of Brenda Khakasa (Bible Translation & Literacy), Ruth Andiga (Moi University), Stellah Meta (Kibabii University), Reuben Matere (St. Joseph’s Boys’ School Kitale), Florence Nanjala (St. Joseph’s Girls’ School Kitale), Ezra Simiyu (Sangale Academy) and Ivy Nanjala (Maina Primary School). A grandmother of Linda Nafula.

Sister of Pepela, John, Wekhanya, Nasongo’, Ofubo, Kayile, Muricho, Kukali, Webakala, Mumoki, Maruti, Virginia, Elizabeth, Josephine, Catherine, Janerose, Everline, Caroline, Metrine, Lilian and Maurine. Daughter-in-law of the late Amos Munialo and Mama Loice Inyanchi Munialo. Sister-in-law of Situma, Raymond, Titus, Matere, Evans, Zachaeus, Paul and Pascal. Co-sister-in-law of Gentrix, Racheal, Emily, Everlyne Nanyama, Stella, Everlyne Nasimiyu, Lydia and Nancy.

Family and friends are meeting daily for prayers and funeral arrangements at her home in Sango village-Tongaren, Bungoma County.

The cortege leaves St. Michael Cottage Funeral Home, Kiminini on Thursday 21st Nov,2019 for a requiem mass at Friends Church Tongaren-Bungoma starting 2p.m.

The body will be laid to rest on Saturday 23rd Nov,2019, in her home, Sango village-Tongaren.

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

Obituary Image of Phillip Mugendi Kathii

Phillip Mugendi Kathii

It is with deep sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing on of Phillip Mugendi Kathii of KenGen Ltd on 17th November, 2019 after a short illness.

Son of retired Bishop Henry and Susan Kathii of ACK Diocese, Embu. Brother of Daniel Kithinji Kathii (Texas, USA), Ruth Karimi Warui (Renaissance Capital), Sarah Shilau (Sadez Auto Paints). Brother-in-law of Ken Warui Mwangi (Axis Direct Insurance) and Uncle of Nicole, Sarnia, Siba and Derick.

Family and friends will meet at All Saints Cathedral Nairobi, from 20th November to 22nd November, 2019 at 5pm and at his parents’ residence in Kithegi Sub-location, Embu County from 3.00pm.

Cortege leaves Gakwegori Funeral Parlour in Embu on Tuesday 26th November, 2019 at 9.00am. Service will be held at ACK St. Edmund church Kithegi at 10.30am.

In God’s hands he rests and in our hearts he remains forever

Obituary Image of Margaret Wambui Kanja

Margaret Wambui Kanja

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Margaret Wambui Kanja.

Doting Mother to Joyce Njeri, the Late Mike Muraya, the Late Peter Njuguna and Tony Kanja. Daughter of the Late Gregory Gachugu Kanja and the Late Pauline Wanjiru Kanja. Sister to the Late Jimmy Kanja, Elizabeth Kiromo and Lucy Kebatta. Sister in-law to Solomon Kiromo and the Late Justus Kebatta.

Grandmother to David Chege Mwangi, Mike Muraya Mwangi, Stephanie Muraya & Zawadi Muraya.

Prayers and Meetings are being held at her residence in Nairobi West (Niamey Road) from 5.30pm daily.

Cortege will leave St. Mary’s Hospital mortuary on Monday 25th November2019 for a Funeral Service at Holy Family Minor Basilica at 9.00 a.m., followed by burial at Lang’ata Cemetery.

“The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised” Job 1:21 NIV

Obituary Image of Mama Hellen Monica Atudo Owido

Mama Hellen Monica Atudo Owido

Sunrise: 1937 – Sunset: 02/11/2019

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mama Hellen Monica Atudo Owido, which occurred on Saturday 2nd November, 2019.

Wife of Mzee Eliud Fanuel Owido Ayako of Ong’adi Village, Kajulu, Kisumu County. Daughter of the late Jacob Onyango and Dinah Ogonda of Kano Kolwa. Mother of the late Arthur Donald Okoth (Oulu), Prof. Seth Ochieng’ Owido (Egerton University), Ruth Ong’any, Janet Gwada, Habbakuk Chik, the late Rose Pamela Akinyi, the late Paul Odhiambo, the late Barrack Onyango, Phillip Haggai Ng’uono, Douglas Yuda Hawi and Gad Milton Ochuka (ILRI). Step-mother of the late Booker, Lamech, Ham Saji, Betty, Eunice, Victor, the late Sarah, Polycarp, Kevin, May, Quinter and Peter. Co-wife of the late Damar Aketch and Margaret Aluoch. Blessed grandmother of fifty two (52) and forty (40) great-grandchildren. Sister of the late Mzee Simion Nyaoro and the late Marcelina Oyaro,the late Japheth Mwamu, the late Walter Oruko, the late Mildred Oyange and Tom Tobias Odera.

The cortege leaves Star Hospital Annex Mortuary on Friday 22nd November, 2019 at 9:00am followed by a funeral service at ACK Riwo Church.

Burial will be on Saturday 23rd November, 2019 at her home in Ong’adi Village, Kajulu West Location, Kisumu County.

For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, as eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. 2nd Corinthians 5:1

Obituary Image of Madam Esther Wanjiku Kimunyu (Madam Muiruri)

Madam Esther Wanjiku Kimunyu (Madam Muiruri)

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Madam Esther Wanjiku Kimunyu AKA Madam Muiruri a teacher of St. Lwanga Primary School – Bahati, in Nakuru North Sub-County.

Daughter of Thomas Muiruri Gicheha and Elena Wambui. Beloved wife of Henry Kimunyu Kanyago (TSC Mbogoini, Nakuru County). Mother of Edna Wambui and Faith Muthoni. Grandmother of Kelly Kimunyu. Sister of Ann Wairimu Njogu, Stephen Kamande, Mercy Wanjiru, Moses Ngugi, Margaret Wangui, Angelica Muthoni, Virginia Nyambura and Florence Wamwitha. Daughter-in-law of the late Anthony Kanyago and Virginia Muthoni of Warugara, Mathioya, Muranga County.

Family and friends are meeting daily for prayers and funeral arrangements at Henry Kanyago’s residence in Bahati Centre near DCC’S office Nakuru North Sub-county. All meetings start at 4.00pm.

The cortege leaves Nakuru War Memorial Hospital, on Friday 22/11/2019 at 3.00am, followed by Burial Service at ACK. St. Andrew’s Bahati Church starting from 11.00am and burial at their Bahati farm.

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

Obituary Image of Kavisyo Mavuti Kivuthi

Kavisyo Mavuti Kivuthi

1910-2019  

It’s with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of our beloved mother (Mwaitu) Kavisyo Mavuti on 03/11/2019 at St. Francis Community Hospital.

Wife of late Benjamin Mavuti Kivuthi. Daughter of late Mukita Ngwili & late Kithei Mukita. Loving mother of Malula, Ruth Kataa, late Rose Makau, late Francisca Katuku, Christine Mutie, Magdalena Pius, Angelina Ndithi, Catherine Nzisa & Cosmas Mutua. Step mother of Wambua, Juma & many others. Mother in law of Geoffrey Mbule, Rose Mutua, late Pius, late Kothya, late Makau & late Lagger. Sister of Katethya Kioko.

Doting grandmother of Irene Mwende, Moses Kioko, Morris Malonza, Joseph Kothya, Musau Mbese, Monica, Stella & Phillipe Lagger (Switzerland), Mbula, Kimeu, Musyoka, Kyalo, Mumo, Ndave, Mutindi, Ngina, Wanza, Manthi, Muthoki, Mbinya, Muli, Munyiva, Kasyoka, Mutheu, Katanu, Mbithe, Kanini, Wambua, Ngei, Mutunga & many others. Great grandma of Mitchelle, Pendo, Ndanu, Kingsley, Tanu, lmani, Pretty, Junior, Eva, Katanu, Bruce, Wavinya, Bramwell, Jamari, Abigael, Annabella, Lemuel, Cate, Eva, Ndunge, Blessing, Jessica, Tobias, Lenny, juliet,Victoria, Davide, Noeliya, Jamie & many others.

The cortege leaves Machakos Funeral Home on Saturday 23/11/2019 at 7:30am. Burial will take place same day at her home at Mbumbuni Kaiani Village, Muthwani Sub-location, Kalimani Location, Makueni County.

Mom you will always remain dear in our hearts. Rest in eternal peace.

Obituary Image of Judith Akinyi Onianga (Nyawere)

Judith Akinyi Onianga (Nyawere)

Sunrise: 8th Sept, 1975 – Sunset: 3rd Nov, 2019

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Judith Akinyi Onianga on 3rd November 2019.

Daughter of the late Peter Ogola Ogege and Mama Jael Ayado Ogola and Mama Margaret Ochino Ogola of Asembo Kanyigoro, Nyagoko, south Asembo location, Siaya county. Wife of the late Isaac Onianga Arek of Seme Konywera, Reru. Mother of Linda, Zephania, Christine and Rodgers (Abunde). Daughter-in-law of the late Chief Joab Arek and, Mama Claris Arek. Sister of the late Peninah Otieno, Monicah Odundo, Stella Nyadimo, Risper Otudi, the late Tom Ogege, Eng. Samuel Ogege (KeNHA), the late Jenifer Otieno, Josiah Langi (USA), the late Joseph Agabu, the late Joseph Nyambok, Joan Openji, Phoebe Awimbo, John Ogege (ADRA — SOMALI), Benter Awuor and the late Elly.

Cousin of Eunice Ayodo, Capt. Kopondo, Gilbert Onuko, amongst others. Niece of the late Richard Opino, the late John Otumba Okayo and JJ Obara amongst others. She was the granddaughter of Christine Cloy Achieng Nyagogo and Margaret Opino of Uyoma Katwenga Onianga (Nyawere) Lweya. Sister-in-law of Shadrack Marenya, Hesbon Odundo, Andrea Otuodi, Opiyo Jamboka, Elly Onyango, John Awimbo, mwalimu George Awuor, Roselyne Ogege, Esther Langi, the late Jane Agabu, Beatrice Nyambok, Scholar Akendo and Esther Ng’wono.

The cortege leaves Siaya county referral hospital on Friday 22nd November, 2019 at 12.00 noon for a requiem mass at PAG Reru Assembly.

The burial ceremony will be held at her home in Konywera village, Seme Reru on Saturday 23rd November, 2019.

Obituary Image of Josephat Muinde Maweu

Josephat Muinde Maweu

It is with humble acceptance of God’s wilt that we announce the passing on of lawyer Josephat Muinde Maweu, Partner Lloyd & Partners Advocates LLP – Westlands, Nairobi.

Son of the late Joseph and Josephine Maweu. Beloved brother of Stephen Muindi and the late Ken Ngutui. Grandson of Mr. Peter Mulandi and late Mrs. Josephine Mulandi, Mrs. Alice Kwinga and late Joseph Kwinga. Nephew of Mr. & Mrs. Ngumbau Muthiani, Mr. & Mrs. Francis Mulandi, Mr. & Mrs. Muteti Mulandi, Prof. K.W. Wamitila and Dr. Florence Kyallo, Mr. & Mrs. Bruno Muriungi, Rev. Jackson Kithyaka and Mrs. Margaret Muinde, Mr & Mrs. David Kiveli, Penninah Muthiani & Fridah Muthiani. Cousin of Nyamaidunior, Kyalle, Eva, Denis, Marie, Kelvin, Lilian, Gatwiri among others. Special friend of Lesley Rasugu.

Relatives and friends are meeting daily at Holy Family Basilica, Cardinal Otunga Annex, Rm Sts Perpetua & Felicitus, 7th Floor from 5.00 to 8.00pm for funeral arrangements.

There will be a fundraising on Thursday 21st November 2019 at 5pm at the same venue.

The funeral service will be at Citam Valley Rd on Tuesday 26th Nov. 2019 from 11.00am to 1.00pm.

The Cortege will leave Coptic Hospital on Wednesday 27th Nov. 2019 and burial ceremony will be held same day at Marwa Village, Malili Division, Mukaa Sub–County, Makueni County.

For Mpesa contributions please send to: 0722693523

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

Obituary Image of Johnstone Ndirangu Waigwa-Mwigaruri

Johnstone Ndirangu Waigwa-Mwigaruri

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce promotion to glory of Retired Inspector of Police Johnstone Ndirangu Waigwa-Mwigaruri of Kangaita Village Gaaki Sub-location Gaaki Location, Nyeri County, which occurred on 16th November, 2019.

Son of the late Waigwa Mwigaruri and the late Loise Njeri Waigwa. Husband of the late Phylis Wanjugu Ndirangu. Brother of Mugambi Waigwa, the late John Wachiuri, the late Miriam Mukami Mutonyi, the late Eva Wanjiru Wahome, Joseph Kariuki and Julius Nguitui. Father of the late Rebecca Wanjiru, Grace Njoki (DO HQs), Miriam Mukami (Berlin, Germany), Richard Waigwa (Kenya Police), Amos Muiga (Nairobi County Government), Rahab Wangari Ireri (Nairobi County Government) and Jesse Mugambi (Seattle Washington, USA). Son-in-law of the late Alexander Muiga and the late Ngima. Grandfather of Phylis, Grace, Jackline (Seattle Washington, USA), Brian, Ngumbau, Mark, Irene, Munene, Abigael, Kelly, Emma, Florence, Nding’uri, Wangechi, James and Steven. Great-grandfather of Clementine, Loise, Kaniaru and Mwigaruri. Uncle of many.

Family and friends are meeting daily starting at 4.00pm, at his home, for prayers and burial arrangements.

The cortege leaves Nyeri funeral home (Outspan), on Friday 22nd, 2019 at 8.00am for church service at Kangaita PCEA Church, starting at 10.00am. Thereafter, the body will be laid to rest at his home in Kangaita Village.

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

Obituary Image of John Mwaura Njau

John Mwaura Njau

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of our beloved John Mwaura Njau on 18th November, 2019.

Son of the late Njau Kamae and the late Wairimu Njau. Beloved husband of the late Esther Wanjiru Mwaura. He is father of Geoffrey Ndirangu & Cecilia Wanjiru, the late James Njau & Hannah Njeri, Simon Kiarie & Jane Wangari, David Muigai & Elder Naomi Wanjiru, Mary Njeri & the late David Ndung’u, Johnson Ngarari & Jane Shilalo, George Ngatia & Rose Wanjiku, Hannah Wanjiku & Francis Ng’ang’a, Jane Nyambura & Michael Githua, Veronica Wangari & Boniface Musembi and Elder Naomi Nduta & Muigai Komu. He is survived by 59 grandchildren, and many great and great great grandchildren.

Family and friends will be meeting for evening prayers and burial arrangements at the All Saints Cathedral on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday this week from 5:30pm — 8:00pm. Similar meetings will take place daily at his rural home in Ng’endai village, Gitiha sub-location, Githunguri Sub-County, Kiambu.

The burial date will be announced later.

2 Tim 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith”. Rest in Peace.