Obituaries

Obituary Image of Maria Gorretti Nyambura Waithaka

Maria Gorretti Nyambura Waithaka

We regret to announce the passing of Maria Gorretti Nyambura Waithaka, beloved wife of Eng. Solomon Muhuthu Waithaka.

Daughter of the late Joyce Wambui Kimani. Mother of Njeri and Torooti Mwirigi, Wambui Waiganjo and Peter Muhuthu Waithaka. Grandmother of Hailu Waithaka, Mwenda Mwirigi and Waithaka Mwirigi. Sister of Robert Kimani, Paul Githinji Kimani and Consolata Wanjiru Muchukah.

Daily meetings will be held at St Pauls’ University Chapel (St Thomas and St Veronica halls), off State House Road, Nairobi, from Tuesday 13/08/2019 to Thursday 15/08/2019 starting at 4.30pm.

The memorial mass will be offered at St. Paul’s University Chapel on Friday 16th August 2019 at 8:30am.Thereafter she will be laid to rest at the family farm in Mai Mahiu, along the Mai Mahiu escarpment road, opposite the historical Italian Catholic Church.

Obituary Image of Mama Sarah Kemunto Moraa Nyabeta

Mama Sarah Kemunto Moraa Nyabeta

 07/04/1944 – 02/08/2019

We are saddened to announce the untimely and sudden death of Mama Sarah Kemunto Moraa Nyabeta of Kipsaina, Kitale.

Loving wife to Mwalimu Clement Nyabeta Onsarigo of Kipsaina farm, Kitale. Daughter-to the late Hezrom Nyangena and the late Yunes Moke Nyangena of Esani village, Kitutu Masaba. Daughter in-law of the late chief Erasto Onsarigo and the late Mama Elizabeth Kemunto of Nyamasibi Village, Nyaribari Masaba. Loving mother to Wilfred (Iraq), Edinah (Eldoret), Isabella (USA), Zipporah (Canada), Gladys (USA), Risper (USA,) Ruth (USA) and Eric (USA). Mother in-law of Rose, Edward, Elijah, Maurice, Sam, Omwocha & Laura. Grandmother of Brian, Daisy, Daniella, Carson, Megan, Edgar, Egan, Clyde, Craig, Hillary, Eugene, Sam Jnr, Joshua, Caleb, Russell, Erica, Erin and Ethan.

Sister of Nemwel, Joel, Zachariah, late Peter, Masara, Hellen, and Bundi. Sister in-law of Bochere, late Nyang’ara, late Nyamwange, late Esteri, late Oyugi, late Druscilla, and Priscilla, Milcah, Abigael, Mary, Yunuke, late Teresa, late Christopher, Alice, and late Josephine. Korera to Moni, late Okumu, late Motende, Zavani, Motanya, Onkoba and Nyakondo Auntie and cousin to many.

Meetings are ongoing at Mama Sarahs’ home in Kipsaina, Kitale and Edinah’s residence in Kimumu, Eldoret.

The cortege leaves Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital mortuary on Thursday, 15th 2019 at 12 noon for overnight stay.

Burial will be on Friday 16th, 2019 at Kipsaina farm, Kitale.

You can support us through Sarah Nyabeta Funeral Fund Paybill Number 622298 or 700144.

There will be a gathering this evening at LMS Guest House, Nyati Hall, Opposite Integrity Center, Jakaya Kikwete Rd, as from 6:00 pm.

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints – Psalms 116:15

Obituary Image of Mama Norah Omollo Owuor

Mama Norah Omollo Owuor

 

It is with humble acceptance of Gods will that we, the Ongudi Family, announce the promotion to Glory of Mama Norah Omollo Owuor which occurred on the 6th August, 2019.

Daughter of the late Isaka Guda Wandhaya and the late mama Rhoda Ochieng Guda of Kisumu Nyalenda Kolua. Wife of the late Zephania Owuor Ongudi. Mother of Mama Silvia Otunge Ondhoro,  Josephine Adhiambo Odari and the late Moses Ouma Ogwanio. Sister of the late Mathayo Ongota, the late Richard Ochuodho, the late Penina Okech, the late Agneta Awino, the late Christabel, the late Addra, the late Joram and the late Fanuel Guda. Co-wife of the late Mama Phelida Nyengo and the late Dorcas Nyokumu. Step-mother of the late Esther Agunda, the late Abisalom Odhiambo, the late Ambassador Michael Okeyo, the late Hellen Oyugi, the late Meshack Otieno, Jim Ochieng (USA), the late Paul Obara, Grace Opiyo, the late Ajuang Tindi, Margaret Omollo and Tom Ongudi.

Sister-in-law of Elly Ongudi, Onyango Ongudi, Odero Ongudi, Mzee Elias Okatch (Gem) and Abiud Ongudi (USA). Mother-in-law of the late Phelgona & Jennifer Ogwanjo, Mama Debora Okeyo, Professor Achola Okeyo, Joyce Okeyo, Rose Otieno (USA), the late Margaret ochieng, Mercy Ochieng, Josephine & Margaret Obara and Tabitha Ongudi. Grandmother of the late Bob, Zephania Ouma (NEMA), Olivia. Winnie, Sabina (Nyoika), Alice, Elly, Ruth, Eveline, Absalom (SherryAbby), Phoebe, Sherryl, Owili, Richard, Frida, Sandra, Vera, Violet Wasunna, Tom Okeyo (USA), Cecil (USA), Caren and the Ondhoros, Otieno and the Odaris, Gordon and the Oyugis among others. She has left over 30 great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are meeting at her home in Kaswanga, Rusinga Island for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves MED 25 International Kenya, in Mbita on Thursday 15th August, 2019 at 2.00pm.

Burial will be on Friday 16th August 2019 at her home in Wakwala, Kaswanga, Rusinga Island.

Rest in peace Obwogo Rachar  

Obituary Image of Lucas Nyandusi Mogire

Lucas Nyandusi Mogire

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden passing on of our beloved Lucas Nyandusi Mogire Chairman Tabasuri DT Sacco Ltd formerly KMFRI Sacco Ltd.

Son of the late William Matundura Mogire and late Pacifica Mogire. Husband of Beatrice Kwamboka. Loving father of Arian Nyandusi Mogire and Stacy Kerubo Mogire. Brother of Lawrence Nyabuto, Dalmas Mogire, Nyangau, Kayaga, Stella, Beatrice and Irene Mogire.

The cortege leaves Pandya Hospital Mortuary on Wednesday 14th August, 2019 at 9:00am and will proceed to Kongowea Catholic Church for funeral service.

The burial will take place on 16th August, 2019 at Kegati Kisii.

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

Obituary Image of Kevin Gichuru Kabuga

Kevin Gichuru Kabuga

We regret to announce the sudden demise of Kevin Gichuru Kabuga in Baltimore Maryland USA, on 5th August 2019.

Son of the late Alex Kabuga Ex-KPA & Kentrade and Paulynne Kabuga Ex-KCB. Husband of Erica Alicia Hoy of Baltimore. Father of the late Camile Nyaboke, Camryn Kabuga and Phoenix Kabuga. Brother of Sheila and Natasha. Nephew of the late Benson Mwangi, John Maina, Dickson and Charles Nyarangi, Rose (UK), Hellen (UG), Jane, Faith, Anne, Louise, Priscilla. Grandson of the late Phillies Wamuyu, the late Ezekiel Nyarangi and Eunice Nyarangi of Matutu Settlement Scheme.

Memorial service will be held at Emmanuel Baptist church on kingara Road on August 26th, 2019 at 3:00pm.

The cortege will leave Montezuma Funeral home, Nairobi on August 27th, 2019 at 7:00am for his final resting place at the family home in Muruaki, Kinangop.

“The Song Is Ended, But The Melody Lingers On.”  

 

Obituary Image of Judy Naomi Kanana

Judy Naomi Kanana

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Judy Naomi Kanana on 10/08/2019 after a short illness. Formerly of Joytown Special Primary School, Thika and a Ph.D. student at Kenyatta University.

Beloved daughter of the late M Erimba M’Minyori and Mama Esther Kanyua of Kathanga village, Igembe North, Meru County. Doting mother of Godfrey Materi (Amara) and grandmother of Milan Materi. Sister of Janet, Kairuthi, Lilian, Lyndon, Allan, John, Stephen and others. Cousin of Mungathia, Kithinji and others.

Prayers and funeral meetings are being held daily at Ebony Chambers Tom Mboya Street Nairobi from 5.30pm.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Funeral Home on Thursday 22/08/2019 for onward burial at Kathanga village.

“Then I heard a voice from heaven saying to me. Write:” Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on”Yes, Says the spirit “that they may rest from their labours, and their works follow them”. (Rev 4: 13)  

Obituary Image of Janet Waithera Gachamba

Janet Waithera Gachamba

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Janet Waithera Gachamba which occurred on 7th August 2019 at the Nairobi West Hospital.

Beloved wife of David Njogu Kihagi. Loving mother of Elvin Kihagi and Brandon Gachamba. Adorable daughter of Zakaria Gachamba and Grace Gachamba. Sister of the late Rebecca Kiiru, Sospeter Gachamba and Justin Muna. Daughter-in-law of the late Joseph Kihagi Karanja and Zipporah Wanjiku Kihagi. Sister-in-law of Wakonyo Kihagi, Josephine Waridi (UK), Karanja Kihagi (UK), Onesmus Mwangi, Margret Wakonyo, Hon. John K. Kihagi, Samuel Gakuo, Naomi Nduta, Mary Nyambura, Samson Mboche, Rahab Wairimu, Jane Watiri, Ann Kibugu, Irene Njonge, Martha Gatwiri and Julia Wamaitha. Auntie, cousin and friend to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at her home at Kayole, Naivasha, her parent’s homes in Kinamba and Kabati and at Merlin Resort (Gulf Petrol Station along Naivasha — Nakuru Highway) from 6.00 pm for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Jamani Funeral Home at Karai — Naivasha on Friday, 16th August at 9.00 am for funeral service and burial at Kinamba.

Fare Thee Well Janet  

Obituary Image of Irene Njeri Thairu

Irene Njeri Thairu

We the Thairu family wish to announce the death of Irene Njeri Thairu, beloved wife of the late Thairu Wahwai.

Daughter of the late Kimani Thiongo and Nyagatune Kimani. Beloved mother of the late Leonard Njenga Thairu, Samuel Kimani Thairu, Margaret Wanjiku Kiruri, Sospeter Magua Thairu, the late Elijohn Thiongo Thairu, Grace Nyagatune Chege and Kennedy Mbugua Thairu. Sister of the late Janet Wanjiru Timothy and Peris Wambui Waihurnbu.

Irene will be fondly remembered by her Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren and Great-great-grandchildren.

Prayer meetings are being held at her home in Kabete, at Karura-Kanyungu.

The cortege leaves Gacii funeral home on Thursday 15th August, 2019 for burial at her Karura Kanyungu home starting at 11.00am.

Mum Rest in Peace.  

Obituary Image of Geofrey Njanjo Wahome (Wa Wahito)

Geofrey Njanjo Wahome (Wa Wahito)

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing on of Geofrey Njanjo Wahome (VVa Wahito) of Geohen Enterprises Ltd, on the morning of Sunday 11th August 2019. He hails from GichiraVillage, Aguthi Location, Tetu Sub County, Nyeri.

Son of the late Ibrahim Wahome Maingi and the late Rose Wahito Wahorne Son-in-law of the late Paul Mungai and the late Virginia Njoki of Ngecha Limuru. Husband of Hellen Wanjiku Njanjo. Father of Victor Wahome Njanjo, Delphine Wahito Njanjo arid Luis Mungai Njanjo and loving father in law of Diana Nduli Wahome. Grandfather of Michael and Alina Wahome. Brother of the late Paul Maingi Wahome, Joyce Muthoni Kaboho, Joshua Warriugo Wahome, Lilian Mugure Wahome, brother in law of Edward Kamau, Rosemary Kamau, Priscilla Ngugi, Magdalene Kinyanjui and Thomas Njoroge of Ngecha Limuru.

Relatives and Friends are meeting at St Andrews PLEA, Nairobi from Tuesday 13th, to Thursday 15th August 2019 as from 5pm and in his rural home, Gichira daily at 4pm for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The Cortege leaves Kenyatta University Funeral Home on Tuesday 20th August 2019 at 7.00 am for a funeral service at Gichira Stadium at 10.00am. The burial will take place thereafter at his Gichira Home.

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

Obituary Image of Fredrick Kiberenge Muriuki

Fredrick Kiberenge Muriuki

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Fredrick Kiberenge Muriuki on Friday 9th August, 2019 who hails from Kabiruini Village.

Son of Rerai Muriuki Kabeya and the late Mary Gathoni Muriuki. Brother of Flora Waithera & Ndiritu Ndebu, Wilson & Hilda Kabeya, the late Tabitha Wambui, the late Josphat Machira, Richardson Mugo,Anthony & Jamila Maina and John Ndegwa. Uncle of Wamaitha, Louis, Yvonne, Victor, Linience, Muriuki Jnr and Gathoni.

Prayers and meetings are being held daily at his father’s home from 3.00pm at Kabiruini Village (Mutiini).

The cortege leaves Tumutumu Hospital Mortuary on Friday 16th August, 2019 at 8:30am for a funeral service and burial thereafter at Kabiruini Village, Ngorano Location, Mathira, Nyeri County at 10:00am.

In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever. Amen!