Obituaries

Obituary Image of Mzee Francis Gitonga Karanja "Franka"

Mzee Francis Gitonga Karanja “Franka”

It is with humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the resting of our beloved Mzee Francis Gitonga Karanja “Franka” Kakamega, which occurred on 13th May, 2019.

Son of the late John Kagai Ng’ang’a and the late Esther Wangui. Husband of Naomi Gitonga. Father of the late Samuel Karanja, Rose Wangui, the late Shadrack Githiaya, the late Ng’ang’a, Elizabeth Nyambura (USA), Anne Wambui (USA), Nancy Wanjiru and the late Samson Mwangi. Also father to Vincent (Kakamega County). Brother of Hannah Waitherero, Benedeta Gathoni, the late Kariuki, Janet Wanjiku Kariuki, Titus Kinyua, Njoki Kagai “Msambweni”, Mwalimu Maina Kagai, “Watuka” Nyeri, Kariuki of Kakamega, Jack “Makomboki” and others.

Father-in-law of Anne Nyambura and Grace Wanjiru. Grandfather of Francis, Keith, Gitonga, “Katosh”, Mwihaki, Stacy, Tiffany and Naomi. Uncle of Julias Mwangi”Julika”, Gachunga “Jowanga” Nakuru, Karanja Museveni “Kanderedu” Bernard Kariuki “Kiki”. Brother-in-law of Patrick Chege Githiaya “Jomba’ Kakamega.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his residence Lurambi and Makomboki “Rural home” for prayers and funeral arrangement.

The burial date will be on Wednesday 22nd in his Rural home Makomboki.

“It is well Dad, you have fought, won and now at peaceful rest. To God be the Glory.”

Obituary Image of Mrs. Raj Walia

Mrs. Raj Walia

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Mrs. Raj Walia on Tuesday 14th May, 20 19.

Wife of the Late Dharam Pal Walia. Mother of Vijay, Rita and Ajay. Mother-in-law of Sonia, Sangeeta, and the late Vijay Vir Singh. Grandmother of Akash & Radhika, Amit & Mohita, Sabrina & Hemanth, Sheena and Karthik, Curran, the Late Gurpratap Singh and Kunal. Great grandmother of Kanishk.

Funeral prayers will be held on Thursday 16th May, 2019 at M. D. Bhavan 3rd Parklands Avenue from 11.00 a.m. to 12.00 Noon.

The cortege will leave for the Hindu Shamshan Bhunni at 12.00 Noon for electric cremation at 1.00 p.m.

Om Shanti! Shanti! Shanti!

Obituary Image of Mama Teresia Obonyo Nyachieo

Mama Teresia Obonyo Nyachieo

It is with heavy hearts and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of our beloved Mama Teresia Obonyo Nyachieo which occurred on 3rd May 2019.

Wife of Nelson Nyachieo. Daughter of the late Mlsocho Aosa and late Yusabia Kvvarnboka. Mother of Nemwel of Kitale, Jetiah of Nyamusi, Priscah (Kisii County), Peter of Eldoret, the late Grace, the late Alice, Charles of Kisii, Ciciliah of Sengera, Malachi, Nyambaso, Sofia and Simon. Co-wife of Rodha Nyachieo. Mother in-law of Dr. Annah, late Richard, Livingston, Geoffrey, Dorris, Gladys, Martha, Jeska and Isabella. Grandmother of Elkanah, Billy Cliff, Brian, Gad, Charity, Kevin, Otuke Gloria, Franklin, Alice Obonyo, Steve, Ronny, Robert among others. Sister of Bochaberi, Tabitha, Hellen, Mariam, Sarah, Ikonge, Barnabas, Siro, Anyango (all deceased), Keganda, Nyawoka Moraa, Ochieng among others. Aunt of Dr. Riech of UoN, James of Nairobi, Jeremiah of Nairobi, Samson of Nairobi and Rebecca among others. Korera of late Orioki, the late Anyoka, Ruth Mataya, the late Ogembo, the late Nyaribo and Zipporah.

The cortege leaves Christa Marrian Hospital Mortuary on Thursday 16th.5.2019.

Burial and funeral service will be on Friday 17th.05.2019. at her home Nyambororwa lkuruma.

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Mama Patricia Aol

We are saddened to announce the death of Mama Patricia Aol of Barding Village, South East Alego location, Siaya County.

Wife of the late Sylvester Aol Aganda of Barding and co-wife of the late Birigita Onduru and Margaret Aluoch. Mother of Mary Otae of Rusinga Island, Charles Owuor (USA) formerly of Telkom Kenya headquarters, Monica Atsango of Kakamega, Samson Oduor of Kenya Police, the late John Owino, Edwina Awuor of Kisumu, Sophy Aol Odoyo- of Hawkers Market, Michael Aol of Kaolcamera Productions, Elizabeth Osewe, Evelyne, James, Jared, Edwin, Alfred, Nicholas Tito and Richard. Mother-in-law of Sarah Owuor (USA), Anne Oduor, Rose, Peres, Alice, Alex Otae of Rusinga Island, Christopher Atsango of Kakamega, Tom Nyambienya of Kisumu and Stephen Odoyo of Kaswanga. Grandmother of Ray, Casper, Rodgers, Michael, Candy, Babra, Liza, Mark, Lizarian among others.

The body lays at Ashburn Nursing Home in Siaya. Funeral and Burial Ceremony will take place on 25th May 2019 at her home in Barding Village, Siaya County.

Rest in peace Nyar Bwana

Obituary Image of Mama Magdalina Ochola Oring'o

Mama Magdalina Ochola Oring’o

 1930 – 06/05/2019

It is with a humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Mama Magdalina Ochola Oring’o, on 6th May, 2019, at The Karen Hospital, Nairobi.

Wife of Emilianus Orin’go Ochuodho of Wan’gelon’go Village, South Kadem Location, Nyatike Sub-County. Daughter of the late Joseph Nyalgose and the late Regina Nyalgose of Shirati, Tanzania. Sister of the late Nyawire, the late Rusalia, the late Gisela, and the late Akiri. Co-wife of Mary Aluoch Oring’o. Mother of the late Agnes Obondo, John Orin’go (KCB HQ), the late Lucy Arogo, Cyprian Otieno, the late Jenifer Otieno, and the late Charles. Step-mother of Thomas, Tobias, James, Jackline, Mark and the late Pamela. Mother-in-law of Stephen Obondo, Rose Otieno, the late Lucas, the late Arogo and the late Otieno. She leaves behind Sixteen (16) Grandchildren and Twenty Six (26) Great-grandchildren.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Funeral Home on 23rd May, 2019.   Funeral Service and Burial will take place on 24th May, 2019 at home, Wan’gelon’go Village, South Kadem, Nyatike Sub-county.

“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is Gain:’ Philippians 1:21

Obituary Image of Justin N. Bundi

Justin N. Bundi

It is with profound sorrow and humble submission to God’s will that the family of Mzee Ashford Bundi and the parliamentary fraternity regrets to announce the passing on of Justin Nthiiri Bundi, the immediate former Clerk of the National Assembly, which occurred at the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi on Saturday, 11th May, 2019 while undergoing treatment.

It is with profound sorrow and humble submission to God’s will that the family of Mzee Bundi regrets to announce the passing on of Justin Nthiiri Bundi, the immediate former Clerk of the National Assembly, which occurred at the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi on Saturday, 11th May, 2019 while undergoing treatment.

He was son of Ashford Bundi and Susan Ciakathia. Step-son of Jenifer Ciambaka. Justin was a Loving husband of Patricia Njoki. Father of Koome, Susan, Getrude (Gettie), Meisy and Sammy. He was father in law of Anthony Samba and Elizabeth Nyathira. Grandfather of Jaden Munene and Kyle Nthiiri. He was Brother of Mercy Kanyua, the late Grace Kagendo, John Muriithi, Timothy Mutembei, Lucy Wanja and step-brother of Veronica Ciagitari, Purity Kangai and Kitim Gitonga. He was brother-in-law of Mr & Mrs Kariuki of Njoro Mr & Mrs Mwaniki of Embu, and Mr & Mrs Simon of Eldoret. Cousin and Uncle of many.

The Requiem Mass will be held at Don Bosco Catholic Church, Upperhill, Nairobi (adjacent to Elgon Place, Opp. Old World Bank) on Monday, 20th May, 2019 at 2.00pm.

The last meeting and prayers will be held at Tin Tin Restaurant in KICC and his residence at Syokimau (Afya Court) on Monday 20th May , 2019 at 5.00pm.

The cortege will leave Lee Funeral home on Wednesday 22nd May, 2019 at 6.30 am. The church service will be held at Chuka Catholic Church at 11.00am.

Fare thee well, Justin

Obituary Image of Jane Njoki Waigera

Jane Njoki Waigera

We regret to announce the death of Jane Njoki Waigera which occurred on 26th April 2019 after being hospitalized for 7 months at Outspan Hospital in Nyeri.

Daughter of the late Jackson Waigera Kimathi and the late Bilha Wangui Waigera of Nduma Village, Gikondi Location, Mukureeini. Mother of the late Charity Wambura Wambugu and Maureen Wangui Wambugu. Sister of the Hannah Njeri Wambugu, the late Miriam Gathoni, Agnes Wamuyu Mukono, Dedan Kimathi Waigera, Francis Wachira Waigera and Susan Wambui Komu. Step sister of the late David Kimathi Waigera. Esther Njeri, Naomi Gakui, Allan Gichuki, Susan Warau, Samson Kinyua, Lucy Njoki and Ndegwa Waigera. Grandmother of Ian Wambugu, Alvin Maina, Mima Maria Awori.

Family members and friends are meeting every Tuesday and Thursday for funeral arrangements and Harambee at Norwich Union House, Mama Ngina Street Opp, Hilton.

There will be a fundraising to offset Hospital bill of Kshs. I .5 Million on Friday 31st May 2019 at Norwich Union House from 6:00pm. You can send you contribution via Mpesa Paybill: Business Number 247 247, Account No; 0020178548031.

Obituary Image of Jairo Owino Otolo

Jairo Owino Otolo

We announce the passing to glory of Jairo Owino Otolo (Retired Inspector of Police) on the 5th of May, 2019.

Son of late Sylvester Otolo and Claris Okulo. Brother of late Wilson Ochieng of Masat Bonde Kateg, Ugenya, Siaya County. Husband of Pastor Rose Nereah Owino. Father of Dr. Mary Ochola, Dr. Geoffrey Owino, Polycarp Owino, Pamela Owino, Fredrick Awich, Rennee Jay, the late Lilian Akoth, Ben Jairo and Linda Owino. Step-father of Clapton Ochieng and Solomon Odhiambo. Grandfather of 17 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Father-in-law of Dr. Javan Ochola, Caroline Onyango, Cecilia Achieng and Lilian Bett.

Body at Port Florence Hospital, Kisumu.

There will be a Fundraising on Monday 20th May, 2019 at Railways Abondo’s Restaurant from 3.00pm to 8.00pm.

Burial will take place on 24th May, 2019 at Ombek in Oyugis, Homa-Bay County.

Obituary Image of Isaac Chege Mwangi (Karatathi)

Isaac Chege Mwangi (Karatathi)

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Isaac Chege Mwangi (Karatathi) at Kenyatta National Hospital on I 1/05/2019. He was former (KNUT) Executive Secretary Nyandarua South Branch and former Chairman Kenya National Chambers of Commerce and Industry Nyandarua County.

Son of the late Geoffrey Mwangi Chege (Karatathi) and Rakeli Wanjugu Mwangi. Loving husband of Zeporah Nyambura, the late Beatrice Nyambura and Lucy Wanjiku. Loving father of Isaac Waweru, Edward Mwangi, Racheal Wanjugu Thiongo, Eunice Mukiria, the late Micheal Waweru, the late David Gacheru, Kennedy Mwangi, Faith Wairimu, Stanely Gacheru, Caroline Wanjugu, Pauline Wambui, Precious Wanjugu, Victoria Njeri and Natasha Wambui. Grandfather of many.

Brother of Hannah Wambui Macharia, the late David Gacheru, the late Jane Wambui Maina, Mathara Mwangi of Nationwide Credit (K) Ltd – Nairobi, Elizabeth Njoki Nganga, Catherine Nyambura, Samuel Munene, the late Stephen Chege, Naomi Njeri Kabeu, the late Naomi Njeri Richard, Leah Wangechi Kaniaru, the late Rahab Muthoni Njoroge, Paul Ngure , Rebbeca Wanjiru and John Mathara.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at his homes in Njabini and engineer for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege will leave Engineer County Hospital Funeral Home on Saturday 18th for the burial ceremony at his home in Njabini, South Kinangop at 9.00am.

Obituary Image of Hillary Brian Kiplagat Kibet

Hillary Brian Kiplagat Kibet

Sunrise: 15/07/1997 – Sunset: 10/05/2019

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden death of Hillary Brian Kiplagat Kibet which occurred on Friday 10/05/2019 at Thika. He was a 3rd year student at Kibabii University.

Son of Elias Kibet Chebii (Deputy Principal, Lukuget Sec) and the late Salome Kibet. Beloved brother of Daniel (Kenya Air Force), Collins, Kelvin, Victor, Jayden and Natasha. Grandson of the late Joseph Chebii and Catherine Chebii, John Chemweno and the late Roseline Kipchumba. Nephew of Enock (Principal, Chebonet Sec), Leah (Kaptek Pri), Willy, Timothy, Peninah (Eldoret), Hezekiah (Gatimu Sec School), Zephaniah (Lecturer, Alupe University), Phyllis (Prisons, Siaya), Jane (Cheptulon Pri Sch), Richard (Public Heath), Justine (Chebara Boys), Elias (AP Kobujoi), David and Timothy (Rokocho Sec) Cousin of Amon, Vicky, Joshua, Chumbaa, Gideon, Gayton Euphene, Lyn, Ascar, Kipruto, Dennis, Sandra, Mont Austin, Joy, Kirui among others.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily for prayers and funeral arrangements at Eldoret (East Gate Hotel-Sagatia Business Center), Sinon and Kapsowar.

The cortege leaves General Kago Funeral home, Thika on Friday 17/05/2019 for a requiem mass at Kapsowar Catholic Church at 3.00pm and thereafter proceed for an overnight vigil at home Kipsimatia.

Funeral service and burial will be held on Saturday 18/05/2019 at Sinon, Kapsowar Ward, Elgeyo Marakwet County.

In God’s hands you peacefully rest and in our hearts you remain forever. Fare thee well Hillary Brian.