Obituaries

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DR. RAMNIKLAL KHETSHI DEVSHI SHAH (RKD)

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1st April 1929 — 15th September 2019

It is with deep regret and sadness the passing away of Dr. Ramniklal Khetshi Devshi Shah, executive chairman of Richlands Insurance Brokers Limited, on Sunday 15th September 2019 after a short illness.

Husband to Kanchanben. Son of the Late Khetshi Devshi & the Late Amratben & Son-in-law of the Late Vakil Amratlal Virpar & the Late Maniben. Father to the Late Bimalkumar, Harsha of Richlands Associates & Durgesh of Richlands Insurance. Father in law to Bharti Bimalkumar, Rajesh Keshavlal formerly of PwC & Mona Durgesh. Grandfather to Purvesh of Geminia Insurance & Jilna, Archana & Meeraj of Super-foam, Pranali & Darsan (UK), the Late Mihir and Mishaal. Great grandfather to Aneeka-Jia Darsan (UK).

Brother to the Late Kantilal & Champaben, Narendra & Vinaben, the Late Kirti & Kailashben, the Late Harendra & Jayaben, the Late Radiatben & the Late Keshavlal, Manjuben & the Late Raichand, the Late Dinuben & the Late Mansukhlal and Sarojben & Shantilal. Brother in law to the Late Jayantilal & the Late Motiben, Harilal & Kasturben (USA), Kantilal (Vakil) & Vasantben, the Late Harshad & Hansaben, Navin & the Late Ushaben (UK), the Late Kundanben & the Late Amu and Vinuben & Manu (India).

We thank all the doctors plus the medical, nurses and support team at M.P. Shah Hospital for looking after and caring for him during his stay at the hospital.

Cremation will take place in Hindu Samshan Bhumi, Kariokor on Tuesday 17th September at 2.30pm.The cortege will be at Oshwal Religious Centre, Ring Road, Parklands from 12 noon & leave for Samshan Bhumi at 2.00pm.

The prayer meeting will be held at Oshwal Religious Centre, from 7.00pm on Tuesday 17th September with final prayers at 8.00pm.

OM SHANTI! OM SHANTI! OM SHANTI!

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Alexina Kemunto Maera

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Maera family is sad to announce the demise of Alexina Kemunto Maera which occurred on 11/09/2019 at the Nairobi Hospital.

Daughter of the late Obaigwa and late Kwamboka. Wife of the late Maera Ontonu. Mother of the late Moses, Charana, Mary, Keremensia, Ogega, Nyaundi, Hellen, Charles, Florence (UON) and Jane. Aunt of Nyariges, Maugos, lawyer Kennedy Obae, DO Julius Segera and Charles Maugo (KNH). Mother-in-law of Philip Nyachogo, Dr Atei Kerochi and Lawyer Danstan Omari. Grandmother of Denis Ondigo (Paramount Bank), Dr Chieta, Geoffrey (Agha Khan), Mose (UON), Patrick Ogega (Co-op Bank), Irene (Min. of Health) among others.

Main fundraising will be held on 17/09/2019 at 680 Hotel from 5.30 pm.

The cortege leaves Chiromo on 19/09/2019 at 8.00 am.

Burial will take place on 20/09/2019 at Nyaramba, Nyamira County.

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Agnes Bosibori

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We regret to announce the passing on of Agnes Bosibori which occurred on 4th September 2019.

Daughter of the late Ong’ang’a and Kerubo. Wife of Joash Barare Onsongo. Mother of the late Peter Onsongo Barare (formerly of UN), Walter Barare (formerly of Barclays), Anne Okari (GCD Kisumu), Nancy Barare (Nyamage Primary School). Mother-in-law of Janice (KALRO), Dominic (Kisumu), the late Naftali, Leona (Kisii Level Six hospital). Sister of the late Nyakundi, Pengo, Peter,Truphena among others. Sister-in-law of the late Mokua, the late Nehemiah, the late Angwenyi, the late Nyatero, Elizabeth among others. Aunt of Douglas (Kisumu), Jared(Kisumu), Peter Mokua(Kisii), Joseph Nyamongo (Kisii) among others. Grandmother of Faith, Fredrick, Nyachieo, Oreko, Jackline, Virginia, Emily, Collins, Domitila, Daphine, Lydia, Brian and Brenda. Korera to the late Richard Mogute, Anne Oreko among others.

The cortege leaves Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Hospital Mortuary, Kisumu on 19th September 2019.

Burial will be held on 20th September 2019 at her home in Lesangero Sub-Location, Kisii County.

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

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Priscilla Warau Ndirangu

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It is with humble and deep sorrow that we announce the death of Priscilla Warau Ndirangu which occurred on 9th September 2019 through illness.

Daughter of the late Dishon Ndirangu and the late Hannah Wangechi. Wife of Francis Wanjohi. Mother of Margaret Wanjiku (USA), Hannah Wangui, the late Stanley Waweru. Mother-in-law of Festus Mwangi and Peter Njuguna (USA) . Also related to Jane Wanjohi, Jackie Wanjiku, Elaine Wanjohi, Chelsea Wanjohi and Max Waweru. Sister of the late Charles Mimano, Simon Kimunyi, Stephen Mukunga, Lilian Nyambura, Rose Wanjiru, Jane Wangari and Shipprah Muthoni. Grandmother of Mwangi Karue, Ethan Ngobu and Francis Wanjohi.

Friends and relatives are Meeting daily at Migiti Village, Mukurwe-ini, Nyeri at 4.00pm and Emaccra Hotel Nairobi at 5.30pm for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Mukurwe-ini hospital Mortuary on Tuesday 17th September 2019 at 9.00am for funeral service and burial thereafter at her home in Migiti Village, Gakindu location, Mukurwe-ini Sub county, Nyeri County.

In God’s Hands you rest in our hearts you live forever. Till we meet again

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Simon Nyoike Mbucho

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It is with profound sorrow that we announce the death of Simon Nyoike Mbucho on the 9th of September 2019.

He was the son of the late Francis Mbucho Gitinio, the late Teresia Wanjiru Mbucho and the late Wambui Mbucho. The beloved brother of the late Joseph Nyoike Mbucho, Thomas Chinga Mbucho and Muchoni Ng’ang’a. Beloved husband to the late Margaret Wambui Nyoike and Mary Njambi Nyoike. Loving father to Wanjiru Thuo (Nyahururu), Mary Mukenyi, Francis Mbucho, Jacinta Muthooni, Lucy Wanjiku, Wanja Kimani, Joseph Maina (Moonlight), Grace Waithira, Paul Ndungu, Elijah Muchiri, Njeri Boyd (UK), Jeniffer Nyoike (UK), James Nyoike, George Mbucho, Teresia Nyoike (USA), Beth Muthoni, Peter Kiramba and Lucy Nyoike (USA). Doting grandfather to Carol Muthoni, Judy Nyoike, Nduta Mbucho, Judy Maranga, Ken Nyoike (U.S.A), Karanja Kimani, Nyoike Maina, James Nyoike, Nyoike Muchiri, Mumbi Masisi, Chelsea Thomas, Wanjiku Mbucho among others and many great grandchildren.

Family & Friends are meeting at Homeland hotel along Thika road from 6.00pm and at his home Kahunyu Village, Kigongo location, Gatundu South, Kiambu County.

The cortege will leave Kenyatta University Funeral home on Thursday 19.9.2019 at 8.00am thereafter a requiem mass will be held at Gatitu Catholic Church at 11.00am. The burial will be held thereafter at his Kahunyu village home.

Rest with the angels. Perpetual light shine upon thee.  

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Lucy Wairimu Mwangi (Wairi)

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It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance that we announce the untimely death of Lucy Wairimu Mwangi on September 7th, 2019. She was a student at Machakos Primary, Limuru Girls, and USIU. She Worked at Magnate Ventures (Nrb) and Coca-Cola Mombasa Branch.

Daughter to Robert Mwangi and Nancy Mwangi of Komesha Studios Machakos. Sister to Esther Muthoni, Martin Njuguna, Charles Gicheru and Kevin Mwangi. Sister-in-law to Monica, Shiffa and Matilda. A cousin, aunt and friend to many.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at Old T Tot Hotel Machakos and Ridgeway’s Leisure Garden Kiambu Rd Nairobi. Burial ceremony will be on September, 21st 2019 at Burii Primary School Muranga, and thereafter final rites at their home in Ndathini village Muranga.

 “We grieve for you Lucy!! But we accept the Path God has laid”

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

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John Francis Kago Kabena

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 25/11/1952 – 10/09/2019

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of John Francis Kago Kabena of Ruaka, after a long illness bravely borne.

Beloved son of the late Fredrick Kabena Mukora and Catherine Wangui Kago. Husband of Priscilla Wairimu Kago; daughter of Douglas Waruinge and Florence Njambi (Gathanga). Father of Catherine Wangui Kago, Florence Njambi Kago (Aryuv Agencies), Josphine Muthoni Mathia, Dr. Winnie Kago Waithaka and Catherine Wangui (Quina). Loving brother of George Mukora Kabena & Eunice Wangeci (Mombasa), Maryanne Muthoni Mburu & Henry Mburu Kamau (Gathanga). Step-brother of John Mukora Kabena (Tigoni), Andrew Mbugua Kabena, the late Peter Rugano Kabena, Cyrus Nyori Kabena, Jennifer Njoki Kabena, Martin Nganga Kabena. Son-in-law of Nelson Mathia Kabue, Fredrick Waithaka Kinge. Uncle and grandfather of many.

Friends and family are meeting at his home in Ruaka at 4.00pm daily for funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Mortuary at 8.00am on Wednesday, 18th September, 2019 for burial. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at Blessed Allomano Catholic Church Ruaka starting from 11.00am, followed by burial at his farm in Ruaka.

“You have fought a good fight, have finished the race and have kept the faith.”

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Jennifer Cianjeru Ndii

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1914 — 09/09/2019

It is with acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on to glory of our Matriarch Mama Jennifer Cianjeru Ndii, on 09th September, 2019.

Cucu, as she was commonly known by her grandchildren, her great grandchildren and their age mates, was the wife of the late Mzee Ezekiel Ndii of Kambandi village, Muiru Sub-location, Mugwe Location, Chuka Division, Tharaka Nithi County. Mother of the late Harriet Kaburi, Joyce Mbaka, Franklin Mbuba Ndii (Director-Tourism Finance Corporation), Evelyn Mbae and the late Purity Gitonga. Step-mother of Mutegi Ndii. Daughter of the late Nkoroi Kureiya and the late Nkima Nkoroi. Step-daughter of Enisio Mugeni. Sister of the late Edith Ciamati and Ephantus Manyaki.

Grandmother of the late Enid Muthoni, Kellen Ndii (Africa 220), Josyline (KEMRI), Mutembei (Utalii), the late Mutwiri, Grace (Tourism and Wildlife) Gitonga, the late Jane Kawira, Peter Mwenda (Canada), Flora (London), Lisa, Carol, Mawira, Mwenda, Munene, Linda, Murithi (Jersey), Mutugi, Mwende, David Kimathi, Patricia Gloria Sanya, Murugi, the late Kirimi, Arnold and Wanja. Great-grandmother of Murugi, Mwenda, Kayla, Mason, Leilani, Jabali, Nyambura, Nkatha, Shantell, Munene, Mawira, Collins, Brian, Steve,Willis, Stella and Kibe. Great-great-grandmother of Delma Tanta. Mother-in-law of Elizaphan Kaburi, the late Frondlin Mbaka, the late Mbae, Gitonga and Doreen Kawira.

Meetings to arrange her funeral will take place at PCEA St. Andrews Church Nairobi, on Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th September, 2019. Daily meetings are taking place at her Kambandi home, Muiru Sub-location, Mugwe Location, Chuka Division, Tharaka-Nithi County.

Her funeral service will take place on Friday 20th September at PCEA Kambandi Church Chuka. Her remains will be laid to rest next to those of her late husband same day on 20th September, 2019 at her Kambandi farm.

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

Rest in peace Cucu. Amen!

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Francis Muriuki Chiuri

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It is with profound shock and sorrow that we announce the untimely death of Francis Muriuki Chiuri of Kenyatta National Hospital which occurred on 11th September, 2019.

Son of the late J. P. M. Chiuri and Rose Wambui Chiuri (both formerly of Kenyatta National Hospital). Brother of Ann Ngari (Nairobi International School), Ellie Chiuri (NIC Bank) and Michael Macharia Chiuri (Marianist-Society of Mary).

Meetings to be held from 3.00pm to 6.00pm today 14th September, 2019 and tomorrow 15th September, 2019 at Baptist Church, Ngong Road at the Children’s Tarbernacle Room.

The Funeral mass and burial will be on 17th September, 2019 at 2pm in Waigiri Village, Kirinyaga County.

Thank You. . .

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Evan Kariuki Mathu

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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.