Obituaries

Obituary Image of Rose Wambura Paul

Rose Wambura Paul

It is with deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of our beloved mother Rose Wambura Paul of Gathunguri Village, Kirinyaga County that occurred on 3rd May 2019.

Daughter of the late Paul Nguru and the late Mbeere Nguru. Sister of Walter Mathagu, Margaret Kuthii, Robert Ngure and Jane Wanjira,

Beloved Mother of Daisy Njoki, Florence Kuthii and Ephantus Kariuki. Aunty of Many and Grandmother of Morgan Muchira, Ryan, Rinah and Ruby Wachira.

Family and friends are meeting at her home in Gathunguri village, Kirinyaga as from 4.00pm.

The cortege leaves Gakwegori funeral home in Embu at 8.00am on Friday 10th May 2019 for the Funeral ceremony at ACK Gathunguri Church and thereafter burial will follow at her home.

Obituary Image of Mama Priscilla Mong'ina Mose Ongeri

Mama Priscilla Mong’ina Mose Ongeri

We regret to announce the passing on to glory of Mama Priscilla Mong’ina Mose Ongeri on 3/5/2019 at Mt. Elgon Hospital Kitale.

Daughter of the late Mzee Ong’eta and the late Mama Kemunto Ong’eta of Birongo Nyaribari. Wife of Mzee Ezekiel Mose Ongeri of Goseta Farm, Trans-Nzoia County. Co-wife of Anna Obonyo Mose. Mother of the late George Teni, Hellen, lsaack, Jane, Maronda, Maston, Peter and Kerubo, Rose, Gladys, Stella, Dr. Benjamin, Bob and the late Elizabeth. Sister of the late Kerubo, the late Bonareri, the late Okeyo, the late Akunga, the late Kimang’a, the late Obare, the late Bironga, the late Ongori and the late Boto.

Sister-in-law of Marinda, the late Moswaeri, Barongo, Orindo, Motwanga, Polland among others. Aunt of Hezron Osano, Ongeris, Marondas, Jackline, Rodgers, Dr. Linet Kioi, Lucas, Ombeo, Torori, Sinange, Aminga, Lazaro, Peter, Samuel, Makori, Kegeni, Ogero among others. Mother-in-law of Nyaboke, Florence, Jackline, Kerubo, Nancy and Evans. Grandmother of Linet, Geoffrey, Duke, Levy among others.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at her Goseta Home, Kitale from 4:30 pm.

The cortege leaves Mt. Elgon Mortuary today Thursday 9th May 2019 at 1:00 pm and Burial and Funeral Service will be on Friday 10th May 2019 at 10.00 am at Goseta Farm.

“In God’s hands you Rest, in our Hearts you Remain Forever.”

Obituary Image of Philomena Kadzo Karisa (Mrs Karisa Maitha)

Philomena Kadzo Karisa (Mrs Karisa Maitha)

Born 1950- 2nd May 2019

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Mrs Philomena Kadzo Maitha. Second wife of the late Hon. Karisa Maitha. Co-wife of Mrs Rachel Maitha and the late Alice Maitha.

Mother of Christine Dama, James Maneno, Davis Thoya, Dennis Maitha and Doris Mwaka. Step mother of Joan Mwaka, John Thoya, James Maitha, Jane Dzame, Juney Kahonzi, Bryum Mwaka, Benta Bahati, Bessie Tina.

The cortege leaves Jocham Mortuary for a requiem mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Shanzu from 10:00am. Thereafter proceed for a night vigil at Karisa Maitha residence, Majaoni, Shanzu.

Family and friends will proceed for burial service at 10:00am on Saturday 11th May 2019 at the late Hon Karisa Maitha’s residence in Mzambarani , Mtwapa

Eternal rest grant to her Oh Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. The song has ended but the melody lingers on

Obituary Image of Philip Amakaka Kuta

Philip Amakaka Kuta

 Sunrise 1930 – Sunset 2019

It is with deep sorrow, we announce the death of Philip Amakaka Kuta, son of the late Kuta Misango and Elizabeth Khamati. He was a retired Prison Officer.

Husband of the late Leunida Awinja and Bibiana Atieno. Brother of Charles, Dorina, the late Paschal and the late Nyakoa. Father of Pasilida of Kisumu Church of God, Dr. Gaudencia Okumbe of Kenyatta University, Inspector Patrick Amakaka (Nairobi), Margaret of St. Allois, Grace, Lawrence (Allpack), Kevin of JKF, Emmanuel, Michael, Erick of Securex, Jackline, Nyakoa, Pondius, Hellen, Beatrice, Mary, Rosilida, Josephine, the late Dismus and Henry. Father in-law of Dr. Joshua Okumbe (CEO CCG), Patrick Oluoch, Thomas, Joshua, Peter, the late Dick, Grace, Florence, Rosemary, Mercyline, Lucy, Magdalene and Leonida. Grandfather of Nancy Okumbe, James Olunga, Winfred Andete, Sheila Getrude, Frankline, Martin Kang’u, Dominic Andete, Memad, Brolic, Besnad, among others.

The cortege leaves St. Elizabeth Mukumu Mission Hospital Mortuary on Thursday 9-5-2019. Burial will be on 11/05/2019 at Munjiti village Khwisero Sub-County.

Obituary Image of Peris Wambui Mbuuri

Peris Wambui Mbuuri

It is with humble acceptance of Gods’ will that we announce the passing on of Peris Wambui Mbuuri of Voi.

Wife of Peterson Mbuuri Kamau. Loving mother of AnnSarah Wangui and Emmanuel Fundi, Kenneth Kamau and Edwin Njoho. Doting grandmother of Ryan and Malique. Daughter of the late Serah VVangui Gikonyo of Iruri Village, Mathioya Sub-county Muranga County. Daughter-in-law of the late Stephen Kamau and Alice Njeri of Kigongo village, Kimathi Sub-county. Dear sister of Zipporah Wangui, Paul Gikonyo, Nancy Nyambura and Susan Wanjiru. Niece of Mary Gathoni. Wife of the late Maina Njoka and Gibson Ndegwa. Sister-in-law of the late Davies Mwangi, Risper Wanjiku, Wilfred Gichuhi, James Wandera, Ephantus Njoho and Mary Wanja. Aunt, Cousin and friend of many.

The cortege leaves Muranga County Mortuary on Friday 10th May, 2019 at 9.00am. Funeral service and burial will take place the same day at Kigongo Village, Gaturi, Muranga County.

Romans 14:8 — If we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.

Obituary Image of Patrick Onesmus Ndwiga (Kavoti)

Patrick Onesmus Ndwiga (Kavoti)

 1937 – 2019

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Patrick Onesmus Ndwiga (Kavoti).

Son of the late Onesmus Mucungu and the late Isabella Muthoni. Husband of Eudesia Wanjiru. Son -in-law of the late Samuel Njiru and the late Susana Wakiini. Father of Rita Gichovi (st Ursula Girls’ boarding Prinary school, Rosaleen Githinji (Steros-Meru) and Lucy Njura (Dr Gitari’s clinic) Embu Town. Father in law of Selesio Gichovi (Muvandori Primary school) Stephen Githinji (Qataar). Brother of Juliana Njura, the late Sospeter Njeru, Benard Mwaniki, Sebastian Murithi, Mary Goretti Wanjagi, Dionisia Wangui Muturi, Martin Fundi and the late Jon Muriuki. Grandfather of Daphine Wanjiru Gitonga, Gitonga Mukunji, Mitchel Wanjiru, Natasha Nziva Ruth Wambeti, Matilda Murugi, Jessica Ngima Githinji and Patrick Mwenda. Great grandfather of Zack Muteti Gitonga. Loving uncle and friend to many. In-law of Jane Rose lgandu Njagi (Nembure).

Family and friends are meeting daily for payers and funeral arrangements at his home -Ngerwe village next to Ngerwe coffee factory starting at 3.00pm.

The cortege leaves Gakwegori funeral home on Friday May 10 2019 at 10am for a funeral mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church Gatunduri after which he will be laid to rest at his Ngerwe home the same day.

In God’s hands you rest in our hearts you live for ever.

Obituary Image of Nicholas Mwangi Mbaria

Nicholas Mwangi Mbaria

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the promotion to glory of Nicholas Mwangi Mbaria on 5th May, 2019 after a short illness.

Loving husband of Catherine Wambui. Father of Jacqueline Wanjiru. Doting grandfather of Jabari Makeri. Son of the late John Mbaria Jacob and Florence Wanjiru. Loving brother of Benson Irungu Mbaria (Magic General Contractors), the late Nancy Mumbi, the late Julius Wanjama, Lucy Njenga, Josephine Wangu, Judy Mwende, Rosemary Wanjiku, David Kimani, Lillian Wangechi, Jacinta Njeri and Benjamin Macharia. Son-in-law of the late Esther Gorwe. An uncle and a cousin of many.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at Benrose Motel Kangundo Road from 5:00pm for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Funeral Home on Saturday 11th May, 2019 at 7:30 am for Funeral Service and burial thereafter at his home in Koimbi Village, Murang’a County.

I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, and I have kept the faith: 2nd Timothy 4:7

Obituary Image of Mzee Wilson Kipkoros Chepkoit

Mzee Wilson Kipkoros Chepkoit

(1938-2019)

Mzee Wilson Kipkoros Chepkoit was born in 1938 to the late Mzee Chepkurui Chepkoit and the late Tarkok Chepkoit of Kimoso village. He was a loving and cherished brother to Teriki Chebolei, Rebecca Teriki Chepkoit, Ayabei, Chepittait, Teriki Chebet, Teriki Cheserem, Toroitich Kipsambu Chepkoit and David Chepkoit. Beloved husband to Esther Kabon Chepkoit and Magdaline Kobilo Chepkoit. He was an adoring father to Ben, Isaac, Chris, Rael, Zakayo, Dominic, Naftali, Amos, Nancy, Lydia, Andrew, Enock, Alex, Mercy, Gladys, Caroline, Victor and Alicen.

A dotting grandfather to Kipkurui, Kiptoo, Kipkenei, Jemacur, Jebii, Jematia, Kipchumba, JeIimo, Kiprop, Jeptoo, Kipkurui, Kiborus, Kipsang, Kimutai, Kiplimo, Kipchumba, Kyrono, Jematia, Jepngetich, Kipyego, Koirna, Jepkonga, Jeptoo, Kipruto, Jerop, Jepchirchir, Kipkorir, Chepkonga, Jeruto, Changwony, Kibet, KORICCI, Jeptoo, Kiprono, Cheburet, Jepkurgat, Kabirwok, Kiptum, Jerotich, Kottut, Wendot, Jepchumba, Jepkonga, Kiptoo. Kiboit.

His loving sons and daughters-in-law include: Zipora (Ben), daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Abraham Komen of Solian; Christine (Isaac), daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Kilonzo of Machakos; Sharon (Chris), daughter of Rev & Mrs. Elijah Tum of Simotwo; Peter (Rael), son of Mary & Joseph Cherutich of Kapluk; Catherine (Zakayo), daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Lagat of Emining; Ruth (Naftali), daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Sirma of Eldama Ravine; Linet (Amos), daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Wilfred Yegon of Kipsaos; Perpetua (Dominic), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kimoi of Kuinet; Daniel (Nancy), son of Mr & Mrs Toroitich of Kaptagat, Gideon (Lydia), son of Mr. & Mrs. Cheboswony of Eldama Ravine; Elizabeth (Andrew), daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Paul Mutinda of Machakos; Nelly (Enock), daughter of Mr. & Mrs.Towett of Bomet; Earnest (Mercy), son of Mr. & Mrs. Ruto of Kiboino; Augustine (Gladys), son of Mr. and Mrs. Komen of Talai.

The funeral service and burial will be at home in Eron on Saturday, May 11, 2019.

Mathew 11:28-30, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest…”

Obituary Image of Mzee Benson Moseti Sokoro

Mzee Benson Moseti Sokoro

We announce the death of Mzee Benson Moseti Sokoro of Ikuruma Village, Nyangoge sub-location, Nyamira County.

Husband of Hellen Mosweta and Jemimah Kwamboka. Son of the late Sokoro and the late Kemunto. Father of Elizabeth Callen, Grace, Pamella, Dorcas, Jeridah, Justus, the late Ruth, Cyrus, Emily, Lillian, David, Josephine, Vincent and Enock. Brother of Joseph Kaberi, the late Mogaka, the late Mongina, the late Orwenyo, the late Monyeka, the late Mwencha, the late Bosibori, the late Bisieri, the late Nyabonyi, the late Onchwari, the late Nyachiro, the late Gesare, the late Hellena, the late Mokeira and the late Onyango.

Uncle of Josiah, Nyachiros, Nyangeri, Mokeiras, William, David Ogega, Sokoros, Mogesi, the late Ongere, Nyamongo, Nyang’au, Thomas among others. Grandfather of Janeth, Maxmilla, Clare, Belyn, Violet, Claris, Ruth, Bianca, Nyati-chi, Lizy, Brian, Flaviour, Caleb among others. Korera of the late Omwoyo and Bogomba, Esther and the late_Nyaporo,Kemunto and the late Atuya, Pamella and the late Onyambu, Rudiah and the late Bosire, Joel, Peris and Agnes, the late Ndwiga, Bosibori and Mitema, Stephene and Elizabeth.

The cortege leaves Hema Hospital mortuary today Thursday, 9th May 2019 for an overnight stay at his home Ikuruma Village, Nyangoge Sub-location, Nyamira County. Burial will take place on Friday 10th May 2019.

“Dad you fought a good fight, you have kept the faith and you have won the race.”

Rest in Peace. Amen,

Obituary Image of Mwalimu (Rtd) John Mambiri Mbihya

Mwalimu (Rtd) John Mambiri Mbihya

 Sunrise 4th August 1954 – Sunset 25th April 2019

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Mwalimu John Mambiri Mbihya which occurred on 25th April 2019 at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital after a long illness.

He was son of the late Frank Saul Mbihya and Jelidah Mugasia. Beloved husband to Abscondita Bunoro. Brother to Joyce Imbiti, George Seru, Phanuel Mbihya, Pamela Mabonga (Principal Naisambu Girls), Noel Ayesa (MTRH- Eldoret), Ezekiel, Linet, Musa, Mwenesi, the late (Beatrice, Asman, and Godfrey). Father to Dr Lameck Mambiri, Goldstein Murumbutsa (BGL Somalia), Daniel Alumasa (KU), Luizer Mugasia (USA), Denis Kulenywa, Renson Khamasi and Millicent Khanyaha. Brother-in-law of the late (George, Mauric and Modester ), Petronila, Geneveva, Sylverious, Euphrasia, Dr. Khamati (UON) and Desterius Shilabukha (KRA), Asman Mabonga (CG Transnzoia), Lilian (Butere Girls) and the late Chrisantus. Father in law to Cecilia, Betrina, Reuben Kazungu (Afghanistan) Martha and Rosa. Grandfather to Triza, Kyler, Chelsea, Bethany, Eddie and Seith. Great friend to Professor Laban Ayiro (Daystar University) amongst others.

The body is at his Ilesi home in Shinyalu, Kakamega County for overnight vigil where family and friends are meeting for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The funeral service will be held at Muraka Primary School grounds followed by the burial at his Ilesi home on Saturday 11th May, 2019.

“I have fought the good fight, I have kept the faith”