Dorcas Wanjiru Kathanga
1935 – 2017
It is with gratitude to the Almighty God that we celebrate the life of Mama Dorcas Wanjiru Kathanga of Kabare Location, Kirinyaga County.
Wife of Hon. Bernard Kathanga, Former MP Gichugu Constituency. Daughter of the late Petro Gakeu and the late Susana Kanini Gakeu of Kirinyaga County. Sister of Alphan Kibara, Nancy Muthoni Kiunga (Meru), Bernard Mithamo, the late Lydia Wanjiku and the late Makanga Peter. Dorcas is survived by her co-wife Joyce Wanjiru Kathanga and their children are Rose Wanjiku (USA), Madrin Mburu, Rose Ocholla, the late Eric Kathanga, James Kathanga, Eng. Fredrick Kathanga (MOTIHUD) Peter Kathanga (KCB), John Kathanga, Christine Clayman (USA), Margaret Kathanga (Britam) and Fridah Kimani (WCO). Mother-in-law of James Mburu, Charles Ocholla, Esther Ngungi, Michael Clayman among others. Grandmother and great grandmother of many.
Family, relatives and friends are meeting daily at Gatunguru family home and at the ACK Kaitheri Church-Kerugoya. Separate meetings will be taking place at the All Saints Cathedral-Nairobi daily starting at 5.30pm.
The cortege will leave Kibugu Funeral Home – Kutus on 29 December 2017 at 9.00 am for a funeral service at Gatunguru Secondary School grounds followed by burial at the family home.
In the hands of God you rest. In our hearts you remain forever.
Rest in eternal peace I remember your as a very warm and kind lady Condolences to the Kathanga Family.
Rest in eternal peace.I will always remember you as a very warm and kind lady.Heartfelt condolences to the family,may the Lord give you strength at this difficult time.