Celia Goes

2/7/1945 – 25/12/2016

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Celia Goes of Kitale which occurred on Christmas Day 25th December, 2016 at the Nairobi Hospital.

Beloved wife of Effie Goes. Adored mother of Ian and Belinda and mother-in-law of Susan Muigai and Karim Pradhan. Loving Nana of Kyle Goes. Sister of Charles D’Souza, Christopher D’Souza and Tony D’Souza (Italy) and the late Angela, Joe and Andrew D’Souza. Sister-in-law of Martina, Bernadette, Susan and Laura (Italy). Sister-in-law of Gerry and Liz Goes, John and Lucy Goes, Joe and Esme Goes and Doris and Lawrence Gomes. Daughter of the late Max and Lillian D’Souza.

Celia will be fondly remembered by all her family, nieces, nephews and friends.

We thank God for the life we shared and the precious memories we will always treasure.

Viewing will take place at 9.30am at St Austin’s Parish on James Gichuru Road, Lavington. Also accessible from Rhapta Road, Westlands, on Thursday, 29th December, 2016 followed by the funeral mass at 10am. Cremation will take place thereafter at the Hindu Crematorium, Kariokor, Nairobi.

In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you will remain forever. A woman of great strength, courage, a great golfer, amazing cook amongst other talents. May her soul rest in eternal peace.