It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Mama Mariah Sikuya Ariga of Matutu Settlement Scheme, in Borabu, Nyamira County, which occurred while receiving treatment at the Karen Hospital Nairobi.
She was the revered wife of the late Mzee Jackson Ombonyo Ariga and daughter of the late Miyienda Moseti and late Nyarangi Kwamboka Nyamoita.
Sister of Moturi, Thomas, Marnboleo, Mokeira, Sese and Nyatundo (all deceased). Moibori Omwabo Kerubo, Gechemba and Bigogo (all deceased).
Sister in-law of Nyarnwange Nyamangorora and late Augustine Ondati.
Mother of Stephen, Joshua, David, Josephine, Jane, Grace, Serebina, Jackline, late Samuel, late Charles, late Rael, late Thomas, late William, late Eng. Barnabbas, Mandel, Bwari, Kefa, Nyachae, Nyakawa and many others.
Mother in-law of Grace, Lilian, Lijodi, Jackline, Dinah and late Hellen. A cousin, niece and aunty of many.
Grandmother of Phanice, Risper, Christine, Omosa, Jackson, Faith K, Faith N, Anunda, Daniel, Denis, Ambrose, Juliet, Natasha, Naomi, Makaka, Jackson O, Jackson A., Augustinc, Gift, Richard, Jason,Trinity, Max, Josephat, Yvonne, Luther, Kimberly, Abraham, Kerren, Edwin, Martin, Sandra, Abel, Justus, Peter-, Isaac, among many others. Great Grandmother of Rachael; Maheer, Rael; Neves; Rochelle; Kyllian; Farishta;Ananda;Arthur; Liam; Charles, among others.
A requiem mass will be held in her honor at 9.30 am in the chapel next to Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home, Nairobi on 23rd July 2025.
The cortege leaves Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home the next day (Thursday, 24th July 2025) at 9.00 am for burial on Friday, 25th July 2025 at her Matutu Settlement Scheme home, in Borabu, Nyamira County.
In God’s bossom you rest, “well done, good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of your Lord” – Matthew 25:23