Obituaries

Obituary Image of Grace Wambui Ng'ethe

Grace Wambui Ng’ethe

It is with humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the death of Grace Wambui Ng’ethe wife of Dominic Ng’ethe Gatama of Kariru Village, Gachika Sub-location, Kiganjo Location, Gatundu South., Kiambu County.

Daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Stephen Kariuki Muturi. Loving Mother of the late Juliana Muthoni, Eunice Wanjiku, Leah Ruguru, Joyce Wangui, John Gatama, Pauline Wambui, Stephen Kariuki, Joseph Mungai, Nancy Waithira, Jane Muthoni, Alex Mwangi and Rose Waruga.

Sister of Joyce Wangui Jumutah, Jemimah Muthoni, Rose Waruga, Salome Wangui, the late Lydiah Wangari, Ruth Wangari, Mary Mumbi and the late Loise Njeri. Sister in law of Christopher Kamau, the late Joseph Mungai, Pauline Wambui, Sr. Ruguru, Billy Muhia Gatama, Stephen Ndungu Ngubiah among others. Grandmother of Samuel, Ruth Wambui, Morris, Jane, Eric, Dennis, Dominic, John, Grace and Jane, Great Grand Mother of Roman and Taji. She is auntie and cousin of many.

Family and friends are meeting at her home daily for prayers and funeral arrangement at 4pm.

The cortege leaves Kenya University Mortuary on Thursday 31st October, 2019 at 8am for funeral service and burial at their farm in Kariru Village, Gachika Sub-location.

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His of his Saints “Psalms 116:15

Obituary Image of Getrude Joan Ndunge Ndambuki

Getrude Joan Ndunge Ndambuki

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Getrude Joan Ndunge Ndambuki.

Daughter of the late Marcellus Ndambuki Ngolania and the late Brigetta Meli. Wife of Jackson Nzavali Kamuti.

Doting mother of Filbert Liwa, Benedict Ndambuki, Petronilla Mbinya, the late Marcel Kamuti and Mathew Nzavali.

Sister of Martina Mueni, Manta Nguna, the late Sr John Bosco Kavindu, the late Alex Ngite, and the late Joseph Mulango.

Cousin of the Mukeku’s, Simu’s, Mathi, Kyengo’s, Gregory’s, Kivanguli’s, Mbindyo’s, and Mwakavi’s among others. Aunt of the late Mutuku, Lucy, Kaniaru, Kelvin, Ann Gregory, Sammy Nduku, Chichi, Ndeve, Brigitte, Belinda, Catherine, Anita, John Bosco, Papa among others. Grandmother of Angel, Maccbee, Basil, Josemaria, Francisco, Getrude, Marcellus, Kesley, Brian, Ndunge, Kaindi and Joan. A friend to many.

There will be fund raising today 30th October 2019 at 6.00pm at Garden Square.

The cortege will leave KU funeral home on Tuesday 5th November 2019 at 7.00am for burial at her home in Kilalani Village, Kangundo.

Mama, Ngai akuthumusye usumbeni wake.

Obituary Image of Fatma Wambui Karanja

Fatma Wambui Karanja

It’s with Great sadness and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of FatmaWambui Karanja which occurred on 25/10/19 at Nairobi West Hospital after a long illness bravely borne.

Daughter of Isaac Karanja and Mariam Wanjiku of Real Distributors, Thika. Wife of James Simiyu (Car&General), mother of Hailey Simiyu. Sister of James Karanja (Qatar) & Michelle Karanja (USA). Niece of Mohammed Wanyoike (FCM Travel Solutions), Hamisi Hassan, Mwanaisha, Hawa, Julius Ndegwa among others.

Funeral meetings are being held at PCEA St. Andrews, Nyerere road – Nairobi on Wednesday 30/10/19 & Friday 01/11/19 starting from 5:30 pm and at her parents’ home, View Land Estate, Section 9,Thika from 6:00 pm.

Fundraiser for medical bills will be held on Saturday 02/11/19 at PCEA St. Andrews, Nyerere Road – Nairobi from 2:00 pm. no.709I56 Account No. Your name.

The cortege leaves Montezuma on Thika Kenol Road on 05/1 1/19 in the morning for service and burial at Gituamba village in Gatanga

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

Obituary Image of Eunice Wacuka Wambugu

Eunice Wacuka Wambugu

It is with deep sorrows and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of our beloved Eunice Wacuka Wambugu that happened in USA on 19/10/19. She was working with United Nations.

Daughter of Margaret Wanjiru Kariuki of Ngong. She is survived by her lovely sons, Philip Wambugu, James Wambugu, Andrew Wambugu, Nicholas Wambugu — all in USA.

Daughter-in-law of the late John Philip Gathuri and late Judith Gathuri. Was former spouse of P.J. Wambugu and sister-in-law of the late Gad & Lucy Wamuti, Nellie & Peter Thuo Gathuri, Catherine & Kenneth Wakarera Gathuri, Esther & Ben Mbugua Gathuri, Humphrey & Beatrice Gitari.

Friends and relatives are meeting at All Saints Cathedral (Trinity Side) on 30/10/19, 31/10/19 and 1/11/19 from 530 p.m.— 8.00 p.m.

The cortege will leave Lee Funeral Home on 8/11/19 at 8.30 a.m. The funeral service will be at the All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi on Friday 8/11/19 at 10.00 a.m.

The burial ceremony will follow thereafter at her mother’s home in Ngong.

2nd Timothy 4:7 —You have fought the good fight, you have finished the race and you have kept the faith. Rest in Peace.

Obituary Image of Esther Wanjira Macharia

Esther Wanjira Macharia

Sunrise: 15/09/1970 – Sunset: 24/10/2019

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Esther Wanjira Macharia on 24th October, 2019 after a short illness. She was a teacher in Cannon Njumbi Mutira Secondary School.

Daughter of the late Joseph Macharia and Leah Muthoni Macharia. Loving wife of Stephen Macharia Thiaka and Mother of Francis Murimi (Dedan Kimathi University Student) and Eunice Wakio (JKUAT Student). Sister of the late Charles Maina, Mary Wamuyu, David Munyiri, Ann Nyaguthi Wambura and John Kinyua. Sister-in-law of Josphine Wambui, Mrs Chomba,Wanjiku,Wandia, Stanley Njagi Munene, Kinyua, Wanjira, Wanja, Faith and Harriet.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily from 4:00pm for prayers and funeral arrangements at her home in Njogu-ini, Mutira Location Kirinyaga County.

The cortege leaves ACK Mt. Kenya Hospital Funeral Home, Kerugoya on 1st November, 2019 at 9:30am for funeral Service at her home in Njogu-ini, Mutira Location.

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

Obituary Image of Elvis Nyanaro Nduko

Elvis Nyanaro Nduko

Elvis Nyanaro Nduko

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the untimely death of Elvis Nyanaro Nduko who passed away on the 22nd of October 2019.

Grandson of Francis Mbura, Jeremiah Orucho and Helen Orucho, the only beloved son of Joseph Nyanaro and Emily Mwagi. Brother of Lorraine Nyanchoka and Valerie Nyanaro. Uncle of Keziah Bitutu.

The cortege leaves Nyamira Nursing home on Thursday 31st October at 11am for viewing at his home in Kebacha (near Ekerenyo) where the burial service will be held on the 1st of November 2019 from 8am.

May His soul rest in eternal glory.

Obituary Image of Elizabeth Nduta Mwaura

Elizabeth Nduta Mwaura

 (10th Oct 1960 – 24th Oct 2019)

It is with deep sorrow we announce the sudden death of our beloved Elizabeth Nduta Mwaura of UN Mission in Darfur, Sudan (UNAMID).

Wife of the late Harrison Kangethe Mwaura. Mother of Nicholas Mwaura (Australia), Dr. Brenda Kangethe – Semindei and Joanne Gathoni. Mother-in-law of Dr. Semindei Kamande. Grandmother of Daniel, Shaun, Nicole, Malaika, Soila, Zainab, Saruni. Daughter of Samuel and Hannah Ngugi. Daughter-in-law of the late James Kangethe and late Violet Mwaura. Sister of Lucy Wangui, Rosemary McFarlane (US), Geoffrey Nganga (US), David Waiganjo, Grace Njeri (US), Moses Kamau and Isaac Maina (Australia). Sister-in-law of Sarah Gathirimu, Jedidah Wanjiru (US), Florence Wairimu, Wilfred Ndungu, the late Kaguai, the late Nyaga, James Njunge, Joyce Njango. Joseph Kangethe, Wanjiku Ndarwa, Maina, Kaguai, Waithera, Hindu, Kuria and the late Kimani.

Prayer meetings are being held at their residential house at Kitisuru, and their home at Lusigetti, Kikuyu near Karai Secondary School.

The cortege leaves Kikuyu Hospital on Friday, 1st November at 9 am and funeral will follow at Lusigetti, Kikuyu.

Psalm 23:6 ‘Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.’

Obituary Image of David Ombogo Michieka

David Ombogo Michieka

We are saddened to announce the death of David Ombogo Michieka Retired Centre Director (KARI) National Research Station Thika.

Son of the late Patroba Michieka and the late Beldina Nyatero & Rael Nyarangi. Husband of Hon. Mary Goima Michieka. Father of Diana Sware Obuya, Janny Mbula Lobosky and the late Dr. Samuel Goima Michieka. Brother of the late William Nyamwange, Mocheche, Joel, Andrew, the late Ruth Omwenga, the late Hezron, Prof. Ratemo Michieka, Amenya, the late Grace Nyatome, Nyakerario, Thomas, Stanley, Askah, the late Abel, Anna and Samuel. Grandfather of Alex, Maria, Antoinette, Ombogo & Samantha.

Son in-law of the late Peter lsaka Goima & the late Pia Mbula Rigongo (of TZ). Father in-law of F. Obuya & R. Lobosky. Brother in law of Drussilla. Eleece, Rose, the late T Omwenga, Kernunto, Nyabonyi, Isabella, Simon, Oenga, Esther, Brenda, the late Ombega, Onchong’a the late Jane and Irene. Brother in-law of Romuld, Marsella, Christina, Kundulu, Njuu, Paul, Saluta, Mwasu, Catolina (all of Tz), & Nephew of Nyamunga, the late Justice Nyarangi, Masese, Mogikoyo, Isaac, David, Onyiego, Ouko, Birari, Masongo, the late Nyamaera, the late Nyanchama, the late Nyamusi, the late Kerubo, the late Mouti, the late Siro, the late Ongeri, Nyamuro among others.

Cousin of Kegwanda, M. Manduku, Nyamogita, Geternbe, Tom Onyiego, Masongo, Kabesa, Musa and Kaunda. Korera of Harun Nyakeri & Rebbeca Nyanchera, the late Rolland Lobosky & Cynthia Lobosky. Uncle of Prof. R. Nyamwange, S. Omwenga, J Arasa, Prof. E.Omwenga, Prof. Monicah, the late M Meroka, S. Tirimba, Fred, Moraa, Omete, Dr. B. Bett, Nyamusi, Mogaka, Prof. Thandi, Ongeri, Careen, Everlyn, Kepha, Dr. Nyakundi, Dr. Michieka, Dr. Amenya, Kemunto, Michieka(Texas), Phoebe, Gladys, Kate, Sammy Nyatome, Damaris Teya & Anatol Mafita.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at LMS, main fundraising to offset hospital bill will be on Tuesday 12th Nov at LMS, starting 5.00pm.

There will be a church service at Maxwell SDA church on 13th Nov from 12noon. The body leaves Lee funeral home on 14th Nov at 8.00am for Kisii.

Contributions can be sent to paybill number 931804. account number; name of the person sending.

Obituary Image of Mwalimu Cornelia Njeri Mwangi

Mwalimu Cornelia Njeri Mwangi

Sunrise: 23-02-1938 – Sunset: 26-10-2019

With humble acceptance of God’s will we announce the demise of Cornelia Njeri Mwangi. She hails from Kiangunyi village, Kangema sub-county, Murang’a County.

Wife of Herman Mwangi Chege. Daughter of the late Blasii Miako and Pierina Njoki of Kadegenye village, Kahuro sub-county. Loving mother of Patrick Chege, Nicholas lrungu, Mary Nyambura, Judith Muthoni, Isabella Wangari, John Kahungu and Josephine Njambi. Dearest mother in love of Rosemary, Francis and Margaret. Doting Grandmother of Robert, Carol, Ivy, Maggie, Agnes, Shirleen, Christine, Brian, Edwin, Augustine, Immaculate, Teresa, Edward and Joseph.

Meetings are being held at All Saints Cathedral from Tuesday 29th October 2019 from 5:30 PM for prayers and funeral arrangements. There will be a major fundraising on Friday 1st November at the same venue to offset the huge outstanding hospital bill.

The funeral mass will be held at Kiangunyi Catholic Church starting at 10:00AM on Tuesday 5th November 2019 and burial thereafter at her home, Kiangunyi village.

Mum rest with angels praying for us till we meet again.

Obituary Image of Charles Wairagi Tumbo (Mwene Githaka)

Charles Wairagi Tumbo (Mwene Githaka)

With thanksgiving to God, we announce the promotion to Glory of Mr. Charles Wairagi Tumbo (Mwene Githaka) formerly of Controller and Auditor General.

Beloved husband of Beatrice Wangui Wairagi (formely of Auditor General). Father of Ciiku Wairagi, Michael Tumbo, Simon Macharia and Loise Nyagichuhi. Son of the late John Michael Tumbo and the late Loise Nyagichuhi Tumbo of Ngecha- Mbari ya Igi. Father in law of Charles Kinyua Kariuki and Hilda Wanjira Kinyanjui. Brother of Geoffrey Mutura, Joseph Mbugua, David Ndirangu, the late Samuel Njenga, the late Arthur Mbugua, the late Benard Mbugua,Stanley Mbugua, Geoffrey Kimani, Mirriam Wanjiku (Sweden), Sarah Karura (USA) and others. Brother-in-law of Rebecca Wambui (UK), Hannah Wangari Njoroge, David Kimani and others. Doting Grandfather of Clarence Wairagi Kinyua and Shannyn Wangui Tumbo.

Family and friends are meeting at his home, Kahiti, Ngecha (Next to Ngecha Primary School).

The cortege leaves Lee funeral home on Thursday 31st October 2019 at 7:30am.The funeral service will be held at P.C.E.A Mother Church (Ngecha) on Thursday 31st October 2019 from 10am and burial at his farm in Ngecha (Kwa Mbari ya Igi).

Dad in God’s hands you rest, in our heart you remain forever.

Job 1:21 The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away, may the name of the Lord be praised. Amen.