Obituaries

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Lois Waweu Mbiku

(Mona 97 Years)

In humility we announce the passing on of Mrs. Lois Waweu Mbiku (Mona).

Wife of the late Barnaba Mbiku lswii. Mother of Philis Sarni, Patrick Kavuwa, Jeniffer Mulalya, the late Elizabeth Ngami, Siivester Nzue and Rev, Rhueben Mbiku. Mother-in-law of the late Major  Musyimi Ndolo, Rosephera Kavuwa, the late Francis Kityambyu, Muthui Mwanzia, the late Teresia Nzue, Faith Nzue and Rachel Mwanzia. Sister in-law of Vilita, Mututa, Musee, Kasuna and the late Mbiti. Grandmother of Dickson, Kioko, Vicky, Monica, Mueni, Eric, Zipporah, Mututa, Waweu, Mwavu, Mull, Brenda, Dennis, Raphael and Ruth among others.

Friends, relatives and well-wishers will meet today (Thursday) at Holy Family Basilica (Large Hall) from 6.00pm 7.30pm to raise funds and make funeral arrangements. The cortege leaves Muthate Funeral Home on Saturday 29/7/2017 at 9.00am. The funeral service and burial will be held at her home in Kiatine village, Mithini Location (Mutonguni), Kiwi County at 12.00 noon.

 (Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord R.I.R Mum, Shush and Crony)

Obituary Image of Lilian Nellie Apiyo Okumu

Lilian Nellie Apiyo Okumu

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mrs. Lilian Nellie Apiyo Okumu formerly of POTRH(Kisumu).

Beloved wife of Mr.VPO Owino formerly of IAG. Beloved mother of Winnie Akinyi and David Okoth Okumu of Flight & Safaris Int. Ltd, Dan and Lorraine. Daughter of the late Mathayo & Trufhena Oyugi. Daughter-in-law of the late Owino Meso and Benedetta Olwal. Sister-in-law of Alex, Philip Patrick, Otheno (Juba), Lucia, Apondi, Anne, Lilian Ngesa, Aloo,Juliana among others. Sister of Alice Odiello, the late Walter, William & George. Aunty of Judith, Mirriam Atieno (Imperial Bank), Caroline Ogege, Rosemary, Eassy, Lydia, Charity, Clifford (CBA), Phenny, Jemima, Hesbon Onyango (KRA),  Benter, Elizabeth, Grace,Aunty Leah, Catherine, Beryl (USA), Oyugi, Verra, Allan, Awino, Odhiambo (Mig) & Beatrice, Charity among others. Cousin of Sophy Mugoma (KNH), Edwina (Embu), Judy Kodingo, Hon. Edwin Yinda,Arthur Oduor, Booker, Fidilia Ogutu, Alfred Oriaro, among others.

The cortege leaves Aga Khan Kisumu at 10.00 am on Friday 28th July, 2017 for Church Service at St. Joseph Catholic Church Milimani. Burial will be on 29thJuly, 2017 in Gem Yala, Siaya. County.

Mum, you fought a good fight, finished the race and kept the faith.

In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you remain forever. Rest in eternal peace. Amen.

Obituary Image of Joseph SimiyuWatakila

Joseph SimiyuWatakila

1932 – 21/7/2017

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Joseph Simiyu Watakila (retiree Kenya Power) of Malaha village Webuye on 21st July, 2017.

Beloved husband of Loice Simiyu. Father of Charles Walubuka (Kenya Police Kisumu), Margaret Musoko (St Domiano), Beatrice Simiyu (Westlands Primary), Enos Watakila (Kenya Power Kabsabet), Everline Simiyu (Kenya Police, Eldoret), Eliud Khaoya, Aggrey Barasa, David Mwangale, Elizabeth Simiyu (Nambani Primary) and Emily Simiyu (Tourism Finance Corporation). Brother of the late Jephunea Makhanu, Julius Wanyama, Akola, Nanyama, Nasambu. Father-in-law of Florian Musoko (Kenya Police), John Wafula, Evans Simiyu, Matthew Mukisu (Capital Markets Authority), Sarah, Janet, Anne, Jane and Elizabeth. Uncle of Maria Masinde, Jane Wanyama,Wanyonyi and Wafula of. Malaha among others. Cousin of Richard Wafula (Malaha). Grandfather of Godfrey Wafula(Atlas Copco), Jerida, Bonface, Kelvin Mwibanda (Uasin Ngishu County Assembly), Eric among others. Brother-in-law of Patrick. Wakoli (Miluki), Peter Wekesa (the late), Charles Khaemba (MCA Miluki),Agnes Masafu among others.

The cortege leaves Moi Refferal Hospital, Eldoret on Thursday 27th July and burial at his home on Saturday, 29th July in Malaha Village,Webuye Bungoma County.

We give thanks to God for his life. Dad in our hearts you remain forever.

Obituary Image of James Mutinda Warnbua

James Mutinda Warnbua

 Sunrise: 5.05.1996 – Sunset: 18.07.2017

It is with deep sorrow and regret that we announce the death of James Mutinda an employee of Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA).

Son of Anthony Wambua Munywoki and Emily Kathini Wambua of Kanza’wu village, Nzangathi Location, Kitui County. Brother of Mercy, Munywoki and Kilonzo. Nephew of Samuel, Stephen, David and Nelson, Mutinda, Esther, Jedida, Beatrice, Rose, Edna-, Mr and Mrs Peter Kitoo, Mr & Mrs Joseph Kitoo, Mutua, Mr & Mrs John H. Muthukilu among Others. Cousin of Simon, Sylvia, Damaris and Steven Muli,Antony, Susan, Dickson, Purity, Emmanuel, Mwende, Caro,Joy, Mumbe among others. James was the grandson of the late Robert Munyoki and Juliana Munyoki, Kilonzo and Rose.

The cortege leaves the Nairobi Women’s Hospital, Adams branch on Saturday 29th July 2017 at 6.00am for Kanzawu village, Nzangathi Location, Kitui County for burial on the same day.

May James’s soul rest in Peace.

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

Obituary Image of Jacinta Gicuku Njiru

Jacinta Gicuku Njiru

It is with profound sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Jacinta Gicuku Njiru.

Wife of Charles Njiru Kamuti (Kamuti Building Contractors Ltd). Mother of Edwin Muriithi and Phyllis Wanjiru, Hilda Wanja and Aldrin Muthoni. Grandmother of Ian Njiru Muriithi. Daughter of the late senior chief Nyaga Ng’endu and Lucia Wanjira (Kithimu village). Daughter-in-law of John Njiru Paul and Mary Gacuki (Gichiche village). Sister of Aurea Wegoki and Susan Muthoni and step sister of many. Sister-in-law of Persia Mwaririe, Rose Mugo, Justin Kariuki, Emily Njue. Cousin, aunt and a friend to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at their Mwenendega residence in Runyenjes Embu county. The cortege leaves Gakwegori Funeral Home on Tuesday 1st August 2017 at 9:30am for Mwenendega. The Requiem mass will be held at Mwenendega Primary School Runyenjes on Tuesday 1st August, 2017 at 11.00am. Burial will follow thereafter at their Mwenendega Residence, Runyenjes Embu East District, Embu County.

“In God’s hands she rests in our hearts she remains”

Obituary Image of Harun M'Muguna M’Nchabari

Harun M’Muguna M’Nchabari

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mr Harun M’Muguna M’Nchabari that occurred on 21 July 2017.

Son of the late M’Nchabari M’Ikiara and the late Kithira M’ikiara. Husband of Monica Karuire and Joyce Karuru. Father of Daniel Mworia (formerly of Kenya Police), Samson Kimathi (formerly of Rivertex), Beatrice Kathanga and Peter Mburugu, Japhet Murungi IBusinessman) and Damaris, the late Celina, Eng. Maingi Muguna (NCWSC) and Zipporah, Mungeria Muguna (Kenya Police) and Miriam, Makena and Murugu, the late Kiende, the late Kanyiri and Thioro, Judy Kanyua (NHIF) and. Maitethia Muguna (Kenya Prisons) and Lucy. Grandfather and great grandfather of many. Brother of the late Karimi and the late Kinaitore.

Meetings and prayers are on-going at his home in Kirwiro Village, Nchaure Sub-Location and at All Saints Cathedral from 25th July 2017 to 27th July 2017 starting 5.30pm.

The cortege leaves Meru Funeral Home Saturday 29th July 2017 at 9.00am for a funeral service at St Cecilia Catholic Church at 10.00am and thereafter for final rest at his home in Kirwiro village, Ntakira location, Imenti North Sub-County, Meru County.

May his soul rest in eternal peace

Obituary Image of Grace Kambura Kurauka

Grace Kambura Kurauka

It is with deep sorrow and sadness that we announce the death of Grace Kambura Kurauka that occurred on 20/7/2017 after a long illness. Grace was a Maths/Business teacher at St. Luke’s High School in Tigania West Constituency in Meru County.

Wife of Gervasio Miriti, a teacher at St. John’s Nchooro Secondary School in Tigania West, and mother of Evans Mutwiri Miriti and Abigail Mukami Miriti. Daughter of the Late Joshua Kurauka, and Regina Kurauka. Sister of Wakili Henry Kurauka, Dr Joseph Kurauka, Stella Bundi, Daniel Kurauka, Sarah Kurauka and Shadrack Kurauka.

Funeral arrangements have been taking place from 6 pm at San Valencia Restaurant, Anniversary Towers, Nairobi, and Kangeta Hapi Restaurant, Miathene as well as Kitheo in Meru County.

The cortege will leave Kenyatta University Funeral Home on Friday 28 August 2017 at 6 am for burial on the same day at Kitheo,Tigania West, Meru County.

The untimely physical separation loosens none of the bonds that connect our souls.

Obituary Image of Frieda Ayienga Radido

Frieda Ayienga Radido

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we celebrate the life of our beloved mother who went to be with the Lord on 19 July 2017.

Wife of the late Senior Chief John Radido Muganda of Ukwala Division, Ugenya Siaya County. Co wife of Abrace, the late Susana, the late Kathrina and the late Grace. Daughter of Miriel and Jesse Masiga of Samia. Sister of the late Shem, Walter, Elly, Kepher, Grace, Nambiro and Robert. Mother of Alice, the late Lorna, Janet, the late Peter,Vincent, Patrick, Millicent, Radidos, Mugandas. Aunty of Masigas. Mothera-in-Iaw of Margaret, Phyllis, Zipporah.

Any contribution can be sent by mpesa to number 0722 204817. She will be laid to rest on Saturday 29 July 2017 at her home in. Bar Awendo Village , Ukwala Division.

Rest in peace Nya Mwalo

Obituary Image of Francis Kinuthia Kihiko

Francis Kinuthia Kihiko

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Francis Kinuthia Kihiko.

Beloved husband of Beatrice Wanjiku Kinuthia. Father of Mary Muthoni Kinuthia (NCC), Godfrey Kihiko Kinuthia( NCC), Perk Wambui Mwinji (Tseikulu), Isaac Kumunio Kinuthia(Lecturer Kenyatta University), John Murichu Kinuthia and Joseph Mburu Kinuthia (Qatar). Brother of Murichu Kihiko and Step Brother of Robert Kinuthia Kihiko among others. Father-in-law of Bedan Githua, Eliud Kithome, Ann Muthoni and Patricia Kadzo. Grandfather of Jacinta (UON), Brian, Diana, Allan, Kevin (MMUST), William, Mercy, Antony, Richard, Elizabeth, Glory, Shirleen,Adrian, Humfrey, and Natasha.

Family and friends are meeting at his Mwihoko II residence (near Kiriri University), his daughter’s residence at Utawala and at Eureka Highrise Hotel 5th Floor for prayers and burial arrangements. The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Funeral Home on Wednesday 2nd August. There will be a short prayer service at KU Funeral Home Chapel at 8:30 am – 9:00 am before leaving to Kiranga Village, Muruka Location, Kandara, Murang’a County for Burial Service.

“In God’s Hand you rest, in our hearts you remain forever, Rest in eternal peace”

Obituary Image of Sister In Christ Emily Wangari Muriuki

Sister In Christ Emily Wangari Muriuki

Sunrise: 1930 – Sunset: 23rd July 2017

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to Glory of our beloved Mum, EmilyWangari Muriuki. She hailed from Kabonge village, Kirinyaga County.

Wife of the late Richard Muriuki Ngando. Cherished mother of Ndemi Maina, Zipporah Wainaina, Stephen Mwangi, Joe Muriuki (County Secretary, Kirinyaga), S.G. Muriuki (Jeff-U.O.N), Peterson Muchangi, the late Jedidah Wambui and John Nderi. Doting mother-in-law of Miriam Wairimu, Mary Wanjiku, Sue Muriuki and Jemimah Jeff. Grandmother and Great Grandmother of Many.

Funeral meetings are being held at P.C.E.A St.Andrew’s Church Plenary Hall, between 5 and 7pm, and her home at Kabonge.

Body viewing will be at Jamii Hospital Karatina on Friday 28th July 2017 at 8.a.m. Followed by the Funeral Service at ACK St. James Kabonge Church at 10a.m and thereafter interment at her home at Kabonge.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have kept the faith. (2 Timothy: 4:7)