Obituaries

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Evan Kariuki Mathu

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of Evan Kariuki Mathu.

Husband of Alice Wangari Kariuki. Father of Faith Njeri, Humphrey Mathu, Anne Wangui, Anne Nyambura, Lily Waitherero and Kenneth Martin Mwangi. Father in law of Daniel Kamande, Sabina Muthoni, James Karanja, Anthony Kinyua, Wiliam Kimani and Ruth Wanja. Brother of Erastus Waituka, Fridah Marubu, Mary Muthoni, Milka Mathu, late Pithon Ng’ang’a and the late Stanley Gathungu. Grandfather of many.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at his home Munyutha; Mugoiri, Kabati and J.J Classic Thika, Makongeni and today there will be a one off meeting at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Monalisa, Thika, Kabati at 8:00am for funeral service at ACK St. Paul’s Church, Munyutha and hereafter burial at his home Munyutha Village, Mugoiri, Murang’a County.

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

Obituary Image of Esther Kirangari Huha

Esther Kirangari Huha

It is with deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Esther Kirangari Huha — Deputy Principal Gathera Secondary School on Sunday, 8th September 2019 at Coptic Hospital.

Loving wife to Patrick Huha Ng’ang’a – Principal Maragua Secondary School. A dear mother of Purity Wangui Huha (NIC Bank), Antony Ng’ang’a Huha, Lilian Njeri Huha (Student Kabare Girls’ High School). Daughter-in-law of Elizabeth Njeri Ng’ang’a of Mung’aria village, Kandara Sub-county. Mother-in-law of Michael Mwangi Maina (Isuzu East Africa). Sister of Romana Njeri, Peter Macharia (Principal St. Mary’s School Nairobi), Santina Muthoni, Stephen Mugo (Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, Murang’a County), Joseph Njoroge (Principal Kiawambeu Sec School), Rosemary Kirogo (Deputy Principal Karoti Girl’s High School). Sister-in-law of Susan Nyambura (Ndenderu, Kiambu), Samuel Kuria (Garissa), Hannah Muthoni (Mwiki, Nairobi), Stephen Maina (Mung’aria, Kandara), Naomi Wanjiru (Parapet Cleaning Services) and Rosemary Gathuka (Kenyatta Road). She leaves behind her husband and three children.

Friends and relatives are meeting at her Githumu home next to Githumu High School, Murang’a and Homeland Inn along Thika Road at 5.00pm daily.

The cortege will leave Kenyatta University Funeral Home, on Wednesday, 18th September, 2019 at 7.30am for the funeral service at AIC Githumu High School Grounds at 11.00am and thereafter burial will follow at her home in Githumu.

It is God who gave us Esther and it is He who has called her to glory. May her soul rest in eternal peace until we meet again. Fare thee well.

2 Timothy 4:7-8 “Esther, you’ve fought a good fight, finished the race and kept the faith. Now there is in store for you a crown of righteousness which the Lord will award you.”

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Eng. William Wachira Nyagah

Sunrise: 26/11/1947 – Sunset: 08/09/2019

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the passing on of Eng William Wachira Nyagah. Founder and Managing Director of Nyagah Mechanical Engineers.

Son of the late Nyagah Ngure and the late Wairimu Nyagah. Husband of Millicent Warigia Wachira (LEA Feeds, Karatina). Father of Charity Wairimu, Lea Muthoni, the late James Nyagah, Jackson Kibuchi and Dickson Ngure. Father-in-law of Margaret Ngure, Sicily Kibuchi and Lawrence Njau. Brother of Ngure Michori Nyagah, Cecilia Nyawira, Nancy Gathoni Kinyua, Jennifer Wakini Nyagah. Step-brother of James Mwai, Mrs. Nancy Wandia Muriuki, Richard Njuki, Charity Mumbi, Francis Ngure, Ephraim Muraguri, John Kanyeki and Charles Kagotho.

Son-in-law of the late John Kibuchi Ng’ang’u and the late Esther Mukami Kibuchi (Gikiriri village). Brother-in-law of Francis Wambugu, Simon Muriuki, Geoffrey Kangieri (Nyana Technical Services), Catherine Wangu, Cecilia Nyaguthie, Jane Njeru, James Githinji, Alice Wambui and Ephraim Githui. Grandfather of Dickson Wachira, Casey Warigia, Cynthia Wairimu, Alvin Mutuguti, Sharon Wanjiku, Willis Wachira, Billy Wachira, Bradford Ngare and Brian Wachira. A friend of many.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at 5.00 pm at Nyagah Mechanical Engineer’s Karatina home next to Gachugu Academy, on Saturday at his Tharua Farm, Naromoru and on Sunday at Ngure’s residence at Kiwanja, Ruiru behind Kenyatta University for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Jamii Hospital Mortuary Karatina on Tuesday 17/09/2019 at 8.00am for funeral service and burial thereafter at his Kabiruini Home, Ruguru Location, Mathira East, Nyeri County.

Rest in peace our hero and mentor Eng. William Nyagah. In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever.

Obituary Image of Edward Mwai Wambugu

Edward Mwai Wambugu

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden death of Edward Mwai Wambugu which occurred on 10th September, 2019 at Pandya Hospital, Mombasa. He was a director Kiter Engineering Limited. Mr. Mwai hails from Kiaruhiu village, Gathaithi sub-location, Mathira East Sub-county.

Husband of Veronica Njeri. A loving father of Jackie Wanjira, Brian Wambugu and Liz Wangari. Son of the late Isaac Wambugu Wamiatu and Charlotte Wangari. Brother of Hellen Wairimu, Alice Wambui, Benjamin Kamau, Priscilla Muringo, Mercy Muthoni, Dr. Ben and Margaret Lukuyu and the late Kennedy Ngure. An uncle and a grandfather to many.

The cortege leaves Jamii Hospital Mortuary Karatina at 8.00am on Friday 20th September 2019 followed by a burial service at the family farm in Kiaruhiu village, Gathaithi sub-location.

Friends and family are meeting on 16th and 17th September 2019 at Sagret Hotel Equatorial Milimani Road at 6.00pm for Burial arrangements.

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

Obituary Image of David Musa Kyule

David Musa Kyule

We regret to announce the death of David Musa Kyule which occurred on 6th September 2019. Until his death he was working with Co-operative Department Nairobi County.

Son of the late Z.K. Katua and Mary Kyende Kyule. Loving husband of Scola Ndila. Loving father of Everlyne, Mary and Brian. Brother of Jane, Beatrice the late Doris, Ann, Eunice, Celestine, Kisoi, Ngita, Nzisa and Madona Step-brother of the late Ndolo, Syombua, Muthama among others. Son-in-law of Mr and Mrs Muasya. Brother-in-law of Florence, Suleiman, Alex, Andewa Mbondo, Mumo, Mwikya, Kimenye, Mulinge, Teresia, Beth, Hon Gikaria and Omayo. Uncle of Lily, Tom, Mwende, Mwema among others.

Funeral arrangements are ongoing every evening 5 30pm at T.Tot restaurant and Wanzauni home.

There will be a mini harambee at T.Tot. Restaurant, Machakos, on Sunday 15th September 2019.

Burial will be on Tuesday 17th September, 2019 at Wanzauni village, Tulimoni division, Mbooni west, Makueni County. The cortege leaves Montezuma Funeral Home at 9.30am.

Blessed are those who die in the lord, they will rest from their labour for their deed will follow them. (Rev 14;13)

Obituary Image of Conny Mukai Kilonzo

Conny Mukai Kilonzo

It is with profound sadness and humble acceptance of God’s will to announce the demise of Conny Mukai Kilonzo who until her demise was a customer service officer at Faulu Kenya, Kayole branch, which occurred on 8th September, 2019, following a tragic road accident.

Daughter of Pius Kilonzo and Benedicta Kilonzo. Beloved mother of Gabriel Kilonzo (St. Joseph Montessori Academy), Jericho. Sister of Geoffrey Ndeto (Nairobi City County Inspectorate), Nancy Kilonzo (Advocate), the late Emma Mbinya, Johnpaul Ndiso (Express Impress) and Sylvester Ndiso (Germany). Aunt of Winnie, Dennis, George, Emmanuel, Bolt, Gerald, Joan, Baraka and Joy. Sister-in-law of Jane Ndeto, the late Muoki Nzioka and Pauline Nzisa.

Family, relatives and friends are meeting daily at Jericho Lumumba House No. W 14, 4802 and at Charter Hall (City Hall) for prayers and funeral arrangements.

There will be a fundraising on Wednesday 18th September, 2019 at Charter Hall from 6.00pm. A memorial service will be held on 19th September, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Jericho at 2.30pm.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Funeral Home on Saturday 21st September, 2019, and thereafter celebrate Holy Mass and burial at the family home in Ekalakala in Masinga, Machakos County.

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

Obituary Image of Claire Lumayo Ambasi

Claire Lumayo Ambasi

Born: 04/06/1974 – Rested: 02/09/2019  

With the acceptance of God’s will, we regret of announce the passing of Claire Lumayo Ambasi, which occurred on 2nd September, 2019 after being taken ill and rushed to Vihiga County Referral Hospital to be pronounced dead on arrival. She worked at the Mbale Rural Health Training Center, Vihiga County Referral Hospital.

Wife of the late Derrick Ambasi. Daughter of Sabeti Kavulani and the late Tom Injera Emonyi of Visiru village, Kegoye Sub-location, Vihiga County. Daughter-in-law of the late Joshua Mayodi and Fanice Mayodi. Mother of Isaac Mayodi, the late Liz Mijide and lsaya Injera. Sister of Emonyi H., Midega G., Emonyi W., Engesha F., Kadesa K., Omido S, Vugutsa G., Mmbasu Z., the late Imbayi A. and Muhembeli W. Sister-in-law of Claudia, Salano, Beatrice, the late Afandi, Kavere, Essendi and Jane.

The cortege leaves Kaimosi (jumuiya) Farewell Home on Thursday, 12/09/2019 and burial will take place on Saturday, 14/09/2019 at her home in Wakigunyi village, Kegoye Sub-location, Vihiga County.

“Do not let your hearts be troubled, do not be afraid…” (John 16:6)

Obituary Image of Bishop Philemon Koskei

Bishop Philemon Koskei

It’s with profound sorrow that Jesus Healing Ministries announce the passing on of Bishop Philemon Koskei following a road accident on 1st September 2019. He was the Presiding Bishop of Jesus Healing Ministries, Churches in Kenya and the Pastor of Eldoret Jesus Healing Centre.

Son of the late Kipkoskei Keter and the late Rhoda Keter of Kipsigori, Kapsaos Location Kericho County. Beloved Husband of Lily Koskei. Loving father of Mercy Chepkurui, Shalom Cherono, Deborah Cheptepkeny, Bright Kipkalya Yegon, Rhema Cheruto. Grandfather of Mitchelle Chepkorir. Brother of Grace Rugut, Peter Koskei, Mary Langat, Hellen Talam, the late Ben Koskei, Eric Koskei-Tekeles (MCA), Sarah Koskei. Son in law of George Tanui and Elizabeth Tanui of Kapsoyio. Brother-in-law of Mary Koskei and Josphine Koskei, among many.

The cortege will leave Siloam Hospital Mortuary, Friday 13th September, 2019 at 2:00pm for night vigil.

Funeral service and burial will be held on Saturday 14th September, 2019 at home in Kapsaos.

He fought the good fight, finished the race and kept the faith.

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Antony Maina Magayu

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Antony Maina Magayu.

Husband of the late Irene Njeri Maina. Brother of the late Mwangi, the late Mwarania, the late Gikonyo and Elishibah Wangari. Father of Joseph and Winnie Magayu, the late Benson and Margaret Sophia Waweru, Samuel and Nancy Thuo, Drs Morris and Florence Muhinga, Elishibah Maina, Peterson Mwangi, Harrison Waithaka, John and Lydia Gikonyo. Grandfather of Phylis, Moses, Stella, Antony, Nathan, Irene, Rachel, Maina, Rebecca, Kabaru, Daniel, Njeri and Stephanie. Great-grandfather of Sammy, Cynthia and Ian.

Prayers and meetings are taking place at his home in Mihuti, Karen (Dr. Muhingas) and Timboroa Hotel.

The cortege leaves Montezuma funeral home (Thika Road) on Tuesday 17th September 2019 at 8.00am. Funeral service will be held at ACK St. Paul’s Church, Mihuti. Burial thereafter at his home, Kanjuku village.

Revelation 14:13 “Blessed are those who die in the Lord.”

Obituary Image of Alice Awour Okello

Alice Awour Okello

We announce the death of Alice Awour Okello of Nyalaji Village, Gangu Sublocation, South-West Alego, Siaya County.

Daughter of The late Mzee Hezron and Beldina Omune of Kanyada, Ruga Village, Homabay County. Step daughter to the Late Sibia, Deborah and Nereah Omune. Wife of William Odhoch Okello, Mother of Jude Okello, Ingrid Akinyi and Hezron Okello. Grandmother of Beatrix Okello, Ethan Okello and Olive. Mother in-law of Pauline Okello. She was sister of Mrs Isabella Atinga, Siprose, Late Seth Omune, Dina Okaro, Phelogona Nyaoke, George Omune, Boaz Omune, Mrs Helida Owuonda, Lynette Omune, Benjamin, Daniel Omune (Usa), Ben, Tobias, Joyce Omune, Prisca, Rose Ongili, Dorsila, Okello, Jane Opiyo Among Others.

Sister in-law of Late James Odawo, Boaz Otema and the Late John Abat, Joyce Omune, Phoebe Omune, Grace, Tabitha, Leah, Betty, Jacky, Dawalas and Nancy. Counsin of Jastus, Zuriel Nyambok, Samson, Amos, Caleb and Ogoma among others. She was Aunt of Oyombra Odawo, Opondo, Ouma, Otieno, Onyango Odawo, Habert Omune, Wickliffe, June, Habil, Hazel,Alvin, James, David,Vivianne, Bilha, Anne Okaro, Victor, Nick, Christopher, Tom Okumu and Diana Among Others.

Harambee towards funeral expenses will be held on Sunday 15/9/2019 at Nairobi Central SDA (Maxwell) Church starting from 2.00 pm.

Burial will be on Sunday 22/9/2019 at her home in Nyalaji Village, South-West Alego, Location Siaya County under The Seventh Day Adventist Church.