Obituaries

Obituary Image of Lydiah Wairimu Kinyua (Mama Kabuu)

Lydiah Wairimu Kinyua (Mama Kabuu)

1965 – 2019

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Lydiah Wairimu Kinyua.

Loving wife of Kinyua Titus. Mum of Joseph Kabuya & Elizabeth Njoki and Julius Njogu. Grandmother of Renee Wairimu Kabuya. Daughter of Teresia Muthoni and the Late Njogu Gichuki of ltiati village. Daughter-in-law of Wangu Kabuya (Wajonah) and the Late Titus Kabuya of Gikore farm. Sister of Moses Gichuki, Ann Nyambura, the late twin sister Hellen Nyawira, Mary Wambui, Jackson Maina, Jane Wanjiru and Lucy Gathigia. Sister-in-law of Mercy Wanja & Joseph Muriuki, Jonah Muita & Lucy Gathoni, Rose Wanjugu, Simon Thinwa & Jenniffer Waitherero.

Relatives and friends are meeting from Monday ( 13th May 2019) to Thursday at Holy Family Basilica (Cardinal Otunga Annex- St Calisto Hall, 5th Floor) in Nairobi starting at 5.30pm and in her home in Gikore Farm at 4pm daily.

The cortege leaves Jamii Hospital Mortuary (Karatina) on Saturday, 18th May 2019 at 9.00am. The funeral service will be held at Gikore Farm, Magutu Location, Nyeri County starting at 10.00am.

May the almighty God rest her soul in eternal peace. Amen  

Obituary Image of Lilian Ndinda Mutua

Lilian Ndinda Mutua

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing on of Lilian Ndinda Mutua, who until her demise was a business lady, Thika Town.

Loving daughter of the late David Mutua and the late Lucianah Mutuli Mutua. Loving sister of Lawrence Wambua, Pauline Mueni, the late Victoria Mbinya, Anthony Mutinda, Boniface Muinde, Veronica Ndunda, Connie Mwangangi, Angeline Munavu (Thika Level 5 Hospital) and Joseph Mutua. Sister in-Law of Felistas, Josephne, Alice, Ndunda, Mwangangi, B. Munavu and Lydia. Cousin of Ngullu, Rosemary, Charlie, Kinama, Sarah, Matilda and Kasyoka, Katile, Kitanga among others.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at Coconut Grill, Thika for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The body leaves Kenyatta University Funeral Home, on Wednesday 15 May 2019 at 8.00am for Holy Mass and thereafter interment at her parents’ home, Sengani Village, Tala, Machakos County.

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

Obituary Image of Leonard Mutua Musembi

Leonard Mutua Musembi

It’s with deep sorrow that we announce the demise of our dear dad Leonard Mutua Musembi a retired Education Officer which occurred on 6/5/2019 at Jordan Hospital Kitui.

Beloved Son of the late Musembi Mwania and the late Philomena Katuku. Beloved husband of Veronica Kamene. Doting father of Edward, Michael, Felistus, Perpetua, Mary and Bernadette., Grandfather of Vero, Bro, Franco, Scholar, Esther, Katuku, Monicah, Juliet, Tobias, Conrad, Celestine, Perps, Mwende, Leonard, Leon-Martins, Ndanu, Mutile and Itumbi. Great-grandfather of Myles, Leon and Leona. Brother of Pauline, Teresia, Beneddetta, Alexander, Brigidta, Peter, Agnes, Mary and Edward Mwania Musembi.

Father-in-law of the late Michael, Benard, Raphael, Amos, Annastacia and Penina. Uncle of Maureen, Brio, Ricky and Roxanna. Brother in-law of Salome, Kivuva, Regina among others.

Friends and relatives are meeting in Nairobi Tumaini House at 7pm for prayers and funeral arrangements.

A mini harambee will be held on Wednesday, 15/5/2019 at his home and Thursday 16/5/2019 in Nairobi.

The cortege leaves Montenzuma Machakos on 18/5/2019 and he will be laid to rest at his home, Ngaatini Village – Masii.

God grant papa eternal rest.  

Obituary Image of Justus Simon Manyara

Justus Simon Manyara

1935 – 2019

It is with profound sadness and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of our beloved Justus Simon Manyara.

He was the son to the late Simon M’mbwiria and the Late Chaaku. Loving husband of the Late Julia Kajuju Manyara. Doting father of the Late Ashford Mwenda, Charlie Kaimenyi, Franklin Mbaabu and Ernest Mwiti. Father-in-law of Doris, Naomi and Maggie. Grandfather of Eddie Mutethia, Brian Thuranira, Brenda Nkatha,Victor Muguna, Julie-Anne Kajuju, Calya Kajuju amongst others.

Brother of Rael Munyange, Japhet Gakuuru, the Late Eliud Kaaria and step brother of Josphat Mugatia, Samson Kinyua, Festus Mwirigi, Susan Gakii, Phyllis Kagwiria and the late Harriet Miriko. In law of Mary Gideon, the late Joyce Mbaya, Festus Kibiti, Rtd Col Lawrence Nteere, Lydia Rula, Isaac Mutema amongst others.

Family and friends are meeting at the All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi from 5.30 pm on Wednesday 15th May and Thursday 16th May. In Meru friends and family are meeting on Wednesday, Thursday nd Friday at Paramount Hotel, Meru and his residence in Milimani.

The cortege leaves Lee Funeral Home on 17th May 2019 to Meru. The burial and funeral service will be held on Saturday 18th May 2019 at his Milimani home, Meru starting from 11.00 am.

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

Obituary Image of Johnson Nthiwa Ndali

Johnson Nthiwa Ndali

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Johnson Nthiwa Ndali on May 2, 2019 at his home in Matungulu Sub-County, Machakos County.

Son of the late Ndali Mwole and the late Ndinda Ndali. Husband of Agnes Mueni Nthiwa. Father of Eunice Mbithe, Kevin Mwole, Everlyn Ndinda, the late Jacklyn Katunge, Catherine Nduku, and Anthony Musyoki. Brother of the late Mbindu Kavungo, the late Nthambi Mutiso, the late Musyoki Ndali, Wavinya Mull, Kivai Ndali and Kaveke Mulwa among others. Grandfather of Shanyce Mueni, Jonelle Mueni, Jayden Mutiso, and Sydney Kyalo. Father-in-law of Faith Kalondu Mwole.

Family and friends are meeting daily for funeral arrangements and prayers at his home in Uamani village Matungulu Sub-County, at Maria Green restaurant Tala Market, and at Garden Square Restaurant Nairobi from 5.30pm.

There will be mini funds drive to assist with funeral expenses at both venues on Wednesday 15th May 2019 from 5:30 PM.

The cortege will leave Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home Machakos on Saturday May 18, 2018 at 8am.The burial will be the same day at Uamani village, Mwatati Location, Matungulu Sub-County. Machakos County.

Revelations 14:13 “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” says the spirit,” they will rest from their labor, and their deeds will follow them.”

Obituary Image of John Mwangi Maina

John Mwangi Maina

It is with sadness that we announce the death of John Mwangi Maina of Chokaa, Nairobi formerly of Amiran International.

Son of the late Stanley Maina Komu and the late Phylis Muthoni Maina of Kanorero, Kangema Murang’a. Husband of Regina Ngina Mwangi. Father of Purity Muthoni, Eric Maina, Anthony Njuguna and Daniel Kamenju. Brother of Jennifer Wangui, Gladys Wambui, Duncan Irungu, Lucy Njeri, Grace Waithera, Peter Kimani, Eunice Waiyego and Rachel Wangeci. Son-in-law of the late Paul Njuguna Murachia and Beth Wanjiru Njuguna Gathiriga, Gachika, Gatundu.

Family, relatives and friends are meeting daily for prayers and funeral arrangements at his home in Chokaa starting at 5.00pm and at Kiambiio kwa Waithaka and his rural home in Kanorero, Kangerna Murang’a.

The cortege will leave Kenyatta University Funeral Home on Thursday 16th May 2019 at 8.30am for funeral service at Kanorero Catholic Church Kangema, Murang’a followed by burial thereafter at their Kanonero Farm.

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

Obituary Image of John Mune Kang'ethe (JJ Masiga)

John Mune Kang’ethe (JJ Masiga)

It is with profound sadness and humble submission of God’s will that we announce the passing of John Mune Kang’ethe (JJ Masiga) which occurred on 4 May 2019 while undergoing medical treatment at Paras Hospital in India.

Husband of Serah Njeri Mune and father of Eunice Njoki Mune, Mary Nyambura Mune and James Kang’ethe Mune. Grandfather of Liam Mwikwabe Muhingira. Son of the late James Kang’ethe Nyauici and the late Eunice Njoki Kang’ethe. Brother of the late Stephen Mburu, Nancy Wanjiru Hornby, the late Mary Watiri and Richard Njenga. He was the son-in-law of John Ngigi Nyanjui and Mary Nyambura Ngigi.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his home in Ngecha village, Limuru from 4:30pm for prayers and to prepare for the funeral.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Funeral Home at 08:00am on Thursday 16th May 2019 and the funeral service will be held at PCEA Mother Church, Ngecha at 10:00am.The burial ceremony will follow at his home in Beera, Ngecha.

There will be a harambee to offset the medical bill incurred in India on Sunday 19th May 2019 at 2pm at Ngecha Community Water Project Grounds within Ngecha Shopping Centre.

Obituary Image of Jedidah Watetu Muchemi

Jedidah Watetu Muchemi

We regret to announce the death of Jedidah Watetu Muchemi, which occurred on 9th May, 2019.

Wife of the late Charles Muchemi Mutugi. Mother of Julius Mutugi, Stephen Gathua & Consolata Wanja, GG Muchemi (formerly of Kengen), Phyllis Muthoni (Mombasa), Simon Muchemi (formerly of Njabini Boys) & Wangui Kiboi, David Muchemi (Meteorological) & Loise Ndiritu (Kikuyu), Jane Wambui (Kayole Pri) & Maina Gitau (Kamulu), the late Naomi Wanjiku, Joseph Mathenge &Jane Njoki (Komarock), James Maina and Gladys Wangechi.

Friends and relatives are meeting in the family home, Kijiko Village, Kinangop, where the funeral service and burial will be held on Friday 17th May, 2019, starting from 11.00am.

Obituary Image of GABRIEL NJOROGE MBURU

GABRIEL NJOROGE MBURU

 1953 – 2019

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Gabriel Njoroge Mburu (formerly HFCK) on 8/5/2019 at Kenyatta National Hospital. He hailed from Nyamathumbi Village, Mang’u, Kamwangi District, Kiambu County.

Beloved husband to Margaret Nduta (Headmistress St. Antonys School – Kiambu). Father to Mburu Njoroge, Njeri Njoroge, Mbuthia Njoroge (KCB) and Mbugua Njoroge (Agriculture and Food Authority). Son of the late Joseph Mburu Kibicho and Ruth Njeri. Son-in-Law to the late Paskasio Mbuthia Thuku, the late Monica Njeri and Teresia Wanjiku. Brother to Charles Mbugua, Raphael Njenga, Joyce Waruguru, Anna Njoki, Margaret Wamaitha, Sophia Wanjiru, the late John Muitherero, Bernard Chege and James Ngugi. Father-in-Law to Damaris Wangare Kariuki, Bob Ochieng and Faith Wangui.

Brother-in-Law to Mary Bishota (Dar es Salaam, TZ), Gerald W. Mbuthia, Ex. Cllr. Richard Njoroge, Betty Kirangi, Lawrence Waweru, Lucy Ranja, Lucy Wahinya, Joseph Kung’u and others. He was grand father to Nduta Mburu, Wambui Mburu, Njeri Mburu and Ivan Njoroge Mbuthia and uncle to many.

Prayers are being held daily at his Thindigua home off Kiambu Road from 5pm and Cardinal Otunga Plaza from Wednesday – Friday at 6pm.

The cortege leaves KU Mortuary on Tuesday 21st May, 2019 at 8.00am for a funeral service and burial at his Karuri farm, adjacent to the coffee factory from 11.00am.

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In God’s hand you rest; in our hearts you live forever.  

Obituary Image of Francis Onyango Otieno Mbanga (Otii)

Francis Onyango Otieno Mbanga (Otii)

Sunrise 26/07/1967 – Sunset 02/05/2019

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing on of Francis Onyango Otieno Mbanga (Otii) of KNH Biomedical engineering department which occurred on Thursday 2nd May 2019.

Son of the late Michael Otieno Mbanga and Margaret Oguda Otieno and Mary Otieno. Husband of Linet Musheni Auko. Father of the late Elvis Orido Onyango, Mathews Otieno Onyango and Ann Asami Onyango. Brother of Caroline, Chrisphine, Lilian, Mildred, Lordfine, Joseph, Everline, Martha, Toni, Christian, Marvin, Hellen and Alex. Nephew of Hon. John Ogutu Omondi Former MP Embakasi East, Chrisphine Onyango Ogutu and Gabriel Otieno of Afya Sacco Co-operatives. Uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Main fundraising will be held on Tuesday 14th May 2019 at Garden square opposite Holy Basillica from 5:00pm.

A special memorial service will be held on 16/05/2019 from 1:15pm at KNH Chapel.

Cortege leaves KNH on 17/05/2019.

Burial and final celebration of his, life will take place on Saturday 18/05/2019 at his home in Siaya County, Alego Nyakongo Village.

Roman 14:8 For if we live it is for the Lord and if we die it is for the Lord that we die. So whether we live or die. We belong to the Lord.