Obituaries

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Isaac Githiga Methu

We the family of Isaac Githiga Methu, wish to announce his promotion to Glory on October 27, 2016 in California, USA. We humbly accept his sudden passing away.
Son of Blanche Wangechi Methu (in USA) & the late Elijah Methu Karoga (deceased) of !chichi Village Murang’a. Loving husband of Elizabeth Wakio Mshila-Methu. Father of Marga Wangechi Methu, Derek Githiga Methu, Willy Leader Mshila Methu and Grandfather of Liz Wakio Maringa. Brother of Grace Wangui Ndanganga, Peninah Wangari Karoga, Anne Gacambi Methu, Benson Karoga Methu (deceased), Vicky Njoki Methu-McDonald, Susan Wanjiku Methu, Tabitha Muguri Methu (deceased) and Val Njeri Methu. Brother-in-law of Mkamburi and Frankline Lyabaya, David and Abigail Mshila, Ben and Andrea Mshila, Dorothea Mshila, Edith and John Johnson, Salome and Evans Mwatati.
The memorial service in Nairobi, Kenya, will be held at AIC Ziwani Church, November 10, 2016 at 14:00 – 17:00 hours. And the memorial service in the USA will be held at Mariners Church Irvine-Community Center Hall, November 12, 2016 at 12pm-3pm.
Isaac Githiga Methu
\We would like to extend our most sincere gratitude and appreciation to relatives, friends, in-laws and well-wishers for the overwhelming support, prayers and condolence messages throughout the diaspora.
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Susan Mumbua Muli (SQUARE)

In acceptance of God’s will, we announce the death of Susan Mumbua Mull (SQUARE) which occured on 4th November 2016.
Wife of Maurice Mull Ndolo (SQUARE). Mother to the late Timothy Ndolo, Rose Nduku, Mary Mueni, Patrick Makau, the late Joseph Muisyo, Maria Wanjohi, late Lucia Nthenya, Martin Nguthi and Pauline Ngina.
Family and friends in Nairobi will be meeting at Norwich Union 7th Floor on 9th, 10th and 11th November 2016 from 6pm. Those in Yatta, Matuu will be meeting every day at Square residence. Service and Burial will be held on 18th November 2016 at Square residence in Yatta, Matuu from 12pm.
The Lord gives and Lord has taken, may His name be praised. Amen.

 

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David Jason Cutha

Sunrise 1969 — Sunset 2016

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden death of our beloved David Jason Cutha after a short illness. Son of Peter Kagone Cutha and the late Jane Wairimu Kagone. Adoring Dad of Brandon Kagone. Beloved Brother of Agnes Wambui Kagone, Nancy Wakonyo Kagone, Grace Wanjiku Kagone, Esther Mwihaki and Mary VVamaitha Kagone. Brother in law of John Nyaga and Antony Muhia. Uncle of Shirlyn Nyaga, Jeffery Kagone, Nigel Muhia, Nicole Muhia and Jason Muhia. The cortege leaves Kikuyu P.C.E.A Funeral Home on 3rd November 2016, Wednesday, at 9am, for a funeral service at their Kanyongo farm, Lower Kabete next to Kabete High School at I 1.00am.
Our dear brother:Thank you for being our model of friendship.
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Prof. Harrison Bwire Muyia

With deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing on to glory of our dear father Prof. Harrison Bwire Muyia which occurred on Sunday October 16th in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
Son of the late Hosea Muyia and the late Jennifer Mukolwe. Stepson of Esther Matwaka. Husband of the late Emma Bwire and the late Lillian Fife. Loving father of Eric Muyia and step father of James Etemesi. Brother of Dorcas Wakhungu, Jackson lnganga, the late Florence Jacoyange, Agneta Ambundo, Veronica Lubanga, the late Osore Muyia, Javan, Lydia, Stanley and Ruth. Father in law of Janet Muyia and Elizabeth Etemesi. Grandfather of Felesia Odada, Dr. Robert Mandela, Evans Muyia, Edna Muyia, Joseph, Emmie and Stephen. Great grandfather of Sheena Odada and Tevin.
Friends and relatives will meet on Tuesday November 8th from 5.00pm at the All Saints Cathedral.
The cortege is scheduled to be flown in from the USA and thereafter a requiem mass will be held on Thursday November 10th at the ACK St Marks Church, Westlands from 10am. The Funeral service will be held on November 12th, 2016 in Bumamu Village, Bumamu Sub-Location, Marama West Location, Kakamega County from 10am.
God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts.

 

Rest in Peace dad, till we meet again.
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Professor Washington Aggrey Jalang’o Okumu

1936 – 01/11/2016

It is with great sadness and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Professor Washington Aggrey Jalang’o Okumu of Sakwa Wayendhe Siaya County who passed away peacefully on November 1st 2016 in his ancestral home, Dala Kwe, Nyang’oma, Sakwa, Siaya County.
Professor was internationally renowned for the pivotal role he played in South Africa’s 1994 peaceful democratic political transition.
Son of the late Joram Okumu and the late Mariam Okumu and Mama Grace Okumu; husband of the late Rispah Achieng Okumu. Father of Martha Okumu Oshomuvwe, Dorothy Okumu-Miller, Edith Okumu-Neeley, Caroline Okumu, Sara Okumu, Rosslyn Okumu, Isaac Okumu and David Okumu; father-in-law of Dr Joseph Oshomuvwe, Brian Miller, Darrin Neeley; grandpa of Belinda, Nino, Benjamin, Fiona, Lydia, Alexander, Davina-Joy. Son-in-law of the late Patrick Agol and Mama Zilpah Agol of Seme Kombewa, the late Dorkas Agol and Wilikista Agol. Brother of the late Richard Ataro, Helidah Anyango, Godfrey Ajuong’ Okumu, Frederick Ouko, Jane Riako and the late Morris Awino of Sakwa, Francis Okumu, and Pamela Adhiambo. Uncle of Ruth Oliech, Nickolas Odhiambo, John Omondi, Dick Okumu, Robert Okumu, Paul Okumu and Mariam Berry. Nephew of William Odhiambo Okello, Murulo Okello, Francis Okomo Okello. Brother in-law of Mama Jane Okumu, Deborah Okumu, the late Charles Otieno, Martha Onyango, Susan Mbori, Elizabeth Akoro and Dick Otami; cared for in his final ‘days by Josephine Owiti. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Your prayers and donations will be greatly appreciated.

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Mercy Muthoni Theuri

With deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will, we regret to announce the death of our mother Mercy Muthoni Theuri. Wife of the late Stephen Theuri Wanyumba and Daughter of the late Mr & Mrs Kimani Macharia. Co-wife of Minar Njeri, Zelipa Konyu and Jedidah Njoki. Sister of Wanjiku Gitau and Macharia Kimani. Mother of Mwangi Stephen, Julius Kimani, the late Nancy Wanjiku, Nyaguthi Kariuki, Francis Theuri, Pastor Christopher Macharia, the late Wanyumba, Peter Mburu, Beatrice Wairimu Kungu and Lucy Mumbi Wahome. Grandmother of many. Friends and relatives are meeting today at her home in Kamatu Village, Kokeb Hotel Nakuru and St.Andrews Church in Nairobi from 5pm.
The cortege departs Jamii Hospital Mortuary, Karatina, on Saturday 5th November 2016 at 9am. Funeral service will be held at Ngunguru Primary School from 11am.
Burial will follow thereafter at her home at Kamatu Village.
Those we Love are never gone but live within our hearts forever.
Rest in peace
Obituary Image of Macharia Gicheru - 39th anniversary, Monica Muthoni Macharia - 27th anniversary

Macharia Gicheru – 39th anniversary, Monica Muthoni Macharia – 27th anniversary

It is 39 years and 27 years since you left us
Life has never been the same in our hearts, your memories linger, sweet, tender, fond and true. There is not a day that we don’t think of you.

Greatly missed by your children, grand children, great grand children friends and relatives.

There will be memorial prayers on Saturday 5th November 2016 at their home in Gatheru village, Gathamba location, Murang’a County.
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Nahashon Gachuna Kihara

It is with humble acceptance that we announce the death of Nahashon Gachuna Kihara, formerly a director of Njogui-ni, Gloria Hotel (Rwathia Group Investments) which occurred at the Nairobi West Hospital on 1st November 2016.
Son of the late Jacob Kihara and the late Sarah Kaheti. Husband of the late Zaweriah Waithera and Miriam Wangui. Father of Jane Kaheti, Wanjiku, Wangui, Wangari, Rebecca, Nyambura, Wairimu, Gathoni, Risper, Gathima, Rachel Kaheti, Thuo and Boniface Githaiga.
Brother of Esther Wangui, Tabitha Morris and late Duncan Wamugi, Rebecca Wangari, Ruth Wairimu and Margaret Wamugo.
Step brother of Gichuhi, Waihuini and the late Macharia.
In-law of the late Joseph Kamaara and the late Elias Thuo. Uncle and grandfather of many.
Relatives and friends are meeting daily at Njogu-ini Hotel from 6pm, and at his homes in Kiawambogo and Rwathia, Nyahururu.
The cortege will leave Kenyatta University mortuary on Saturday 12th November 2016 at 6am. Thereafter prayers, thanks giving and celebration of his life will be held at his home in Rwathia farm, Nyahururu, starting 10am.

 

You have fought a good fight, you have finished the race,you have kept the faith.
In God’s hands you rest, our hearts you live forever.

 

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Pamella Adhiambo Omolo

We regret to announce the demise of Pamella Adhiambo Omolo, formerly of the Ministry of Education – Unesco.
Wife of Oduor Aguka. Mother of Lofty Achieng’, Olly Omondi, Cameron Ochieng’, Collo Oduor, Maurine Awuor, Shosh of Ranes Minji, Jayden and Ivar.
Daughter of the late Lawi Omolo and Rhoda Owuor, sister of Jack Ochieng’, the late Joseph Olewe, Eunice Akoth, Sly Omolo and Albert Auki.
Sister-in-law of Charles, Odima, Carol, Joyce, Winnie, Tina, Priscilla.
Aunty of Jush, Jairus, Ken, Rhoda, Sharon, Keith, Bishop, Rodney, Ian, Rodah, Kwe, Jabari and Tendai.
Mother-in-law of Naomi, Mikeh and Fredrik.
Niece of Achuth, Mwalo, Elijah and Okumu.
Meetings are being held at the All Saints Cathedral Nairobi and at Komarock.
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Samuel Wachira Macharia

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Samuel Wachira Macharia which occurred on 31/10/2016. He hailed from Kiamuya Village, Kagongo Sub-location, Chinga Location, Othaya Division, Nyeri County.
Son of the late Macharia Nuthu and the late Wanjiru Macharia. Husband of the late Eunice Wothaya. Brother of the late Nuthu, Njeri, Wangari, Waweru, Wangechi and Wangui. Father of the late Peter Macharia and Lucy Wachera, Joel Gichu and Theresa Nyambura, Priscilla Wanjiru and Isaac M. Kariuki, Charles King’ori and Lucy Wangui, Flora Njeri and Isaac Waithaka, the late Hannah Wachera and Josephine Goiri. Grandfather and great grandfather of many.
Friends and relatives are meeting for funeral arrangements at his Othaya Home, daily and in Nairobi at Ebony House, Ebony Meeting Chambers, 4 Floor, Room 23,Tom Mboya Street, Opposite Kenya Commercial Bank, next to Tuskys lmara branch on Friday 4/11/2016 and Monday 7/11/2016 from 5.00pm. Cortege leaves Consolata Mission Hospital, Kiria-ini on Tuesday 8/11/2016 at 8.30am for funeral service and burial at his home in Othaya.