Dr. Catherine Njeri Gichangi – Wachira
It is with deep sorrow and with the acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden death of Dr. Catherine Njeri Gichangi – Wachira, which occurred on Saturday 22nd May 2021.
Dr. Catherine Wachira was until her demise a lecturer in Prosthodontics at the Department of Conservative, Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry, University of Nairobi and Consultant Prosthodontist, Strathmore University Medical Centre. She was also Founder and Director of VIP Dental Suite.
Loving wife to Dr. Linus Wachira Ndegwa, President of Kenya Dental Association and board member of Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council and Research Scientist at KEMRI. Dear mother to David Ndegwa and Lucas Gichangi. Daughter of Titus Gichangi and Cecilia Gichangi Daughter-in-law to David Ndegwa Wachira and Faith W Ndegwa. Loving sister to Elizabeth Gichangi and Anthony Karuiru. Sister-in-law to Diane & John Rukungu and John & Maria Mwangi.
Family and friends are meeting daily at their home between 3pm and 6pm.
Requiem Mass will be held on Thursday 27th May 2021 10am, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Kileleshwa.
The cortege shall leave Lee Funeral Home on Saturday 29th May 2021 at 7am to the final resting place in Kihome Junction, Othaya Sub- County, Nyeri County.
“If we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we belong to God.” Romans 14:8.
I studied with Catherine from 1st year to final year at the University of Pretoria. I was amazed at her strength, dedication and courage a true soldier. She fought many obstacles.. coming to an institution were at the time Afrikaans was also medium of instruction and she could not understand the pronunciation of words in Afrikaams but that did not deter her. My basic computer skills I learnt from her. We worked the undergraduate journey so closely. We kept in touch.
I was really shocked to hear of her passing even thought maybe it’s fake news. I had to fo on Google and say I guess it’s true.
This is really sad. May the family be comforted with the Comfort that God provides in ways only He can comfort. David and Lucas your mother was an amazing driven woman I pray you never forget how much she loved you. Dr Linus you married and amazing woman one of a kind
What a lovely tribute to a classmate. These memories we create remain with us for ever through our friends, relatives and people we barely know. Continue to rest well Doc.
It’s with immense shock and sorrow that I have just learnt of Catherine’s death. I was privileged to take care of her during both her pregnancies and to deliver both her children. Linus and her were not only a model couple but wonderful parents.
To Linus and the children: May God give you strength and grace to navigate this difficult time. May God unreservedly shower you and the children with His blessings and protect you. Amen
its with shock that that I learnt of Catherine’s death she was my class mate in primary school. may the almighty God rest her soul in eternal peace and may he also grant comfort to her husband and children together with the extended family at this trying moment.
My roommate at UP in first year. You will be sorely missed. I last saw you at your wedding; so happy and full of joy. May God hold Linus, David and Lucas in his warm embrace and comfort them through this painful time.