Obituaries

Obituary Image of Esther Marinda Osano

Esther Marinda Osano

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the demise of Esther Marinda Osano which occurred on 23rd August 2017 after a long battle with illness.

Wife of the late Nahashon Osano Nyinga of Nyakeburo Village, Birongo, Kisii County. Daughter of the late Ongeri Maronda and the late Kemunto Ongeri of Mongoni village, Nyamira County. Loving mother of Simion, Hezron, Samson, James, Charles, Mary Onsare, Henry, Evans, Zipporah Mogere, and Jackline Nyakundi. Sister of Mose Ongeri, the late Moswaeri, Poland Obegi, Motwanga Ongeri, Winfrida Nyaboke, Moses Orindo, Kwamboka Magwaro, Mongina among others. Sister-in-law of Gesare Basweti, Late Mosima Nyonga, Magoma Orori, Robina Basweti, Sabina Atwanga, Nemwel Nyonga. Cherished grandmother of Brian, Caleb, Frank, Hesbon, Hilda, Alfred, Helen,Vanice, Kevin, Duncan,Winnie, Catherine, Bilhah, Mercy, Elsie, Elma, Ruth, job-lewis, Racheal,Viona, Purity, Gidson, lan,Alvin, Jeremiah, Joy, Job, Shalom, Trevis, Samara, Vivian and Alvin. Great grandmother of Grant, Chelsea and Jackline, Meegan, Teegan and Sandra.

The cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home on 31st August 2017 for the church service at Karengera, S.D.A church starting 10.00 am and then proceed to her home at Mawe-farm, Rongai,  Nakuru for burial on Friday 1st September 2017.

You will always be in our Hearts.

Obituary Image of Richard Mugo Ngunyenye

Richard Mugo Ngunyenye

It is with deep regret that we announce the sudden death of Inspector of Police Richard Mugo Ngunyenye on Thursday August 24, 2017 of Hiriga Village, Mathira West-Nyeri County.

Son of the late Bedan Ngunyenye and the late Grace Ngunyenye. Husband of Beatrice Wambui Mugo. Father of Grace Neil, Elizabeth Thuguri, Nancy Nduta and Faith Wangui. Brother of the late Bernard Kiboi, the late Macharia, the late Ngunju, Catherine Wachera Kimunya, Antony Gikandi (ICEA LION), Isaac Njonge, Patricia Wairimu, Rachel Mumbi Ngatha and Simon Wahome. Son-in-law of Njuguna Muiga and Liberata Thuguri. Brother-in-law of Ann Wangui Muthee, Robert Muiga, Consolata Njoki Nduati, Patrick Maina, Peter Kuria, Nancy Njuguna and Veronica Muthoni Mbogo. Uncle of many children.

Family and friends meeting will commence as from Monday 28/08/2017 at 5:00pm to Wednesday 30/08/2017 at his home Hiriga Village and at PCEA St. Andrews church in Nairobi. The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Mortuary on Friday 01/09/2017 at 06:00am. Burial service will be at home Hiriga Village, Mathira West-,Nyeri County at I I:00am.

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

Obituary Image of Lt.Col (Rtd) David Mbithi Muindi (DM)

Lt.Col (Rtd) David Mbithi Muindi (DM)

Sunrise: 27/12/59 – Sunset: 26/08/2017

It is with profound sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden death of Lt.Col (Rtd) David Mbithi Muindi (DM) formerly of KDF (82 Air Force) and lately a pilot (Captain) with Everett Aviation on 26/8/17 through a tragic road accident.

Son of the late Gideon Muindi and Esther Nduku. Husband of Anne Wausi Mbithi. Father of Maureen Nduku (Old Mutual) & Kerry Ochang’ (Unga Ltd), Clara Mutinda (USIU) and Dr. Mitchelle Nthenya (Molo S.C.H). Grandfather of Kayla Achieng’ and Kaycee Hera Ochang’. Brother of Agnes & Noah Kasimbi, Titus & Jane Nzovi, Walter & Emily Mutune, George & Agnes Muinde, Bonnie & Fiona Muthama, the late Harrison Mulwa, the late Margaret and the late Peter Mutua, Elizabeth & Peter Muthama, Ben & Lydia Mutinda and Rose & Richard Mutinda. Son-in-law of Col (Rtd) SGK Mutuku and Mwalimu Prax Masila. Brother-in- Lt.Col (Rtd) David law of Fred Mumo, Jimmy Masila,Victor Otieno and Pat Mutheu. Cousin of Alex Mutinda (KRA),Mbithi Muindi (DM) Paul Mutisya (KPC), Eric Mwanzia, John Maingi and many others. Nephew of Eng. & Mrs Harrison Maingi. Uncle of Dr. Naomi Mwende (KU), Samson Muinde (Housing Kaiiado), Francis Muinde,Arnold Muthama (Airtel), Esther Mutua among others.

Kisisyo & Kakakya Members, Family & friends are meeting daily at Nyayo Stadium cafeteria, his residence at Komarock Estate, Phase 2, Zone 1 Gate 18, T.TOT (Old) hotel Machakos and at his farm, Kaiani Mua Hills for prayers and funeral arrangements starting Monday 28/8/17 to Thursday 31/8/17 at 6 pm. Cortege leaves Lee Funeral Home on Saturday 2nd September 2017 at 7.00a.m. Mass and burial will follow thereafter at his home in Kaiani Village, Mua Hills, Machakos county.

Obituary Image of Victoria Itumbe Nzomo

Victoria Itumbe Nzomo

12/05/1983 – 25/8/2017

It is with profound sorrow and humble acceptance I of God’s will that we announce the promotion to Glory of Victoria Itumbe Nzomo of Sybrin Limited who passed on the 25/08/2017 after a short illness.

Daughter of Edward and Christine Nzomo Kivuva. Sister of Victor Kivuva, Vincent Mbithi (Australia), and Kevin Musui. Mother of Lavinia and Lynn. Sister in love of Josephine Kivuva and Cynthia Mbithi (Australia). Grand-daughter of Bibiana Itumbe. Niece of the late Ben and Angelica Kivuva, Mr & Mrs Muthoka, Mr and Mrs Wilfred Kivuva and many others. Cousin, Aunt and friends to many.

Meetings will be held at the family home in Clay City Estate house no 611 Kasarani from 5.30p.m – 7.30pm daily. Main Fund Raising to offset Medical Bill to be held on 30/8/2017 at All Saints Cathedral from 5.30-8.00pm There will be Mass at the family home in Kasarani on 31/08/2017 from 6.30pm. The cortege will leave K.U. Funeral Home at 6.30am for the burial ceremony that will be held on Saturday 2nd, September 2017 at the family home in Machakos County, Kithyoko town,Thatha village.

“May the Lord grant her eternal rest and let perpetual light shine on her, May she rest in Peace Amen.”

Obituary Image of Joel Njoroge Kuria  

Joel Njoroge Kuria  

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that the B.O.M Mukerenju Secondary School, organizing committee together with the family of Esther Wanja wish to announce the passing on of Joel Njoroge Kuria which occurred on Monday 21st August 2017 at Coptic Mission Hospital. Until his death was Deputy Principal Mukerenju Secondary.

Adored son of the late Harun Kuria and Esther Wanja Kuria. Loving husband of Ruth Muthoni (Kimotho primary). Wonderful dad of Harun Kuria (Njiri’s High School), Esther Wanja and Teresiah Magiri (St. Deborah Academy). Brother of Sarah Wambui, Joseph Mwangi, Joseph Kamau, Mary Muthoni, Agnes Wambui, Jasan Kiguru, Margret Wangari, the late Lilian Wanjiru and Elijah Kiragu.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily both at his home Kanderendu, Kigumo sub-county, Murang’a county and Theme park restaurant Kenol starting from 5.00pm. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday 29/08/2017 (today) at ACK Mukerenju from 2 pm. The cortege leaves Bishop Okoye mortuary on Wednesday 30th August 2017 at 8.00 am for funeral service and burial at his home in Kanderendu, Kigumo Sub-county here he will be laid to rest.

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

Obituary Image of Jane Wamuhu Njoroge (Wakagiri)

Jane Wamuhu Njoroge (Wakagiri)

17/05/1957- 24/08/2017

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance that we announce the passing on of Jane Wamuhu Njoroge Makagiri) on 24th August 2017 of Githurai Kimbo, Kiambu County.

Wife of Samuel Njoroge Kagiri, Mother of Dennis Kinyuru, Ruth Nduta (MOH, Machakos) and Grace Waringa (Agility Logistics). Mother-in-law of Duncan Muiru. Daughter of the late Reuben Kinyuru Muongi (Msafiri) and Mrs. Grace Waringa Kinyuru of Rungiri Village. Sister of James Waweru, Sarah Wanjiku Njihia, John Muongi, PK Kinyuru (Tas Hotel, Nakuru) among others. Sister-in-law of Nganga Kagiri, Churu Kagiri, Karenge Kagiri, Njeri Kagiri among others. Auntie, Cousin and grandmother of many.

Friends and family are meeting at her home in Githurai 45, Kimbo near PCEA Mukinyi Church. The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Mortuary on Thursday 31st August 2017 at 9.00am. Service will be held at PCEA Kibichoi Church and burial thereafter at the family farm at Kibichoi, Kandogo village.

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

Obituary Image of Eng. Ioash Obilo

Eng. Ioash Obilo

Sunrise 12/12/1963 -Sunset 14/08/2017

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we wish to announce the death of Eng. Joash Okeyo of KETRACO which occurred on 13.08.2017.

Second born Son to the late Mzee Noah Okeyo Opiyo and Mama Pheobe Majok Okeyo. Husband of Alice Okeyo, Deputy Principal SOS Technical School (Buruburu). Father of Noah Okeyo, Joy Obilo, Daniel Obilo, Brivan Oyoo, Genesis Bella Okeyo, Petro Baraka Oluoch. Brother of James Adagi (Butali Sugar),Jared Opiyo, Albert Oyucho, the late Jeconia Jonyo, late Rebeccah Ongoro, late George Otieno,Thomas Owesi, Charies Agingo. Son-in-law of the late Daniel Otieno Orwa and the late Isabella Awino Otieno of Rusinga Island. Brother-in-law of the late Elizabeth Mito, Dennis, Peter, Janet (Principal Ratang’a Girls)Bernard (KPLC), Philip, Emily (Chemelil Sugar), Julliet (USA), Hannah, Peris (ATC Nkr).

Family and Friends are meeting daily from 5.00pm for prayers and Burial arrangements at Komarock estate Phase 5A House NO 125,

The cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home on Wednesday 30/08/2017 for a night Vigil at his Komarock residence. The Body leaves Nairobi on 31/08/2017 for Seme, Bodi-Kolunje village. He will be laid to rest on 1/09/2017.

We thank God for his life  

Obituary Image of Elder Grace Karugi Muriithi (of PEFA Church Kiruga)

Elder Grace Karugi Muriithi (of PEFA Church Kiruga)

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the departure to glory of elder Grace Karugi Muriithi.

Wife of the late Murlithi Githii. Mother of Rev. Patrick Mwai Muriithi of PEFA Church Embulbul & Elizabeth Wanjiku, Stephen Mwangi Muriithi of NAWASCO & Alice Wahito, Wilson Maina Muriithi of Twiga Chemicals (Msa) & Loise Wanjugu, Joseph Rwamba Muriithi of KTDA & Caroline Waithira and Charles Githinji Murlithi of Kagumo Teachers College & Phyllis Nyambura. Sister of Warima Ndiritu,Wachinga Kuhora and Joseph Rwamba Gakuyo. Grandmother of many.

Family and friends are meeting daily from Monday 28th Aug 2017 to Thursday, 31/8/17 from 5.30pm at Tumaini house behind Kencom, 5th floor and at her home Othaya Kiruga Village for prayers and funeral arrangements. The cortege leaves Outspan funeral Home, Nyeri on Friday 1/9/17 at 8.00am for burial at her home Kiruga Village Othaya Division, Nyeri County.

Obituary Image of Mama Esther Matundura Ntabo

Mama Esther Matundura Ntabo

We regret to announce the untimely death of Mama Esther Matundura Ntabo of Isoge scheme Nyamira county which occurred on 18th August, 2017 at Nyangena hospital.

Daughter of the late Atera and the late Kemunto. Sister of the late Ombasa. Wife of the late William Ntabo. Mother of Ogari, Areba, Kwamboka, Kemunto, Pauline (Judiciary),Yunuke, Abel, Nyanchama, Nyabuto, Janejoyce and Ruth. Mother-in-law of Hellena, Eunice, Martha, the late Onkangi, the late Mose, George (KPLC), the late Sabaganga, Leah, the late Oyaro, the late Lenah, Kerubo, Nyambusero, James, Zakayo (Galaxy pharmaceutical).

There will be a fund raising today 29th August, 2017 at Garden square from 5pm to raise funds for funeral expenses. The cortege leaves RAM mortuary on 31st August 28, 2017. Burial will be at Isoge scheme on 1st September, 2017.

Mum we loved you but God loved you more.

Obituary Image of Sister Eleanor Matama Wainaina

Sister Eleanor Matama Wainaina

It is with humble acceptance we announce the passing on to glory of Sister Eleanor Matama Wainaina.

Daughter of Erasto and Evelyn Mpisi of Kabarole District, Uganda. Beloved wife of the late John Mbogua Wang’ang’a Wainaina. Sister of the late Rev Asa Byara, late Mary Kahwa, late Kalenzi Festo, late Mugasa Florence, late Karungi Margaret and late Baguma Alice. Sister in law of the late Samuel Ngumi, Rebecca Njau, Karen Kamau, the late Grace Wainaina, Obadiah Kihara, the late Job Muigai, the late Keziah Nduati, Edwin Mungai, the late Titus Njihia, James Wainaina and Jemimah Byara. Mother of Christopher and Rose Wainaina, the late Samuel Gonza, George and Elizabeth Ogutu, Thomas and Betty Ngumi and Sarah Kajeru Wainaina. Grandmother and great grandmother to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at her home in Parklands and at Obadiah Kihara Wainaina’s home in Muthure, Kanyariri. The cortege will leave Chiromo Funeral Home on Thursday 31 August, 2017 at 7.00am for a funeral service at Nairobi Gospel Assembly Church off Thika road, past Roasters (Berea road) and thereafter burial at the family cemetery in Muthure.

Timothy chapter 4:7

 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.