Mary Wambui Kori

Celebrating

Mary Wambui Kori

1979 – 2019

Celebrating the Life of

MARY WAMBUI KORI

Order of Events •

6:00am Arrival at Kenyatta University Mortuary
6:15am Prayers and Viewing of the body of the late Mary Wambui Kori

7:00am Departure to Mweiga
10:00am Arrival at Mweiga KWS Air Strip Grounds

10:15am Welcoming Guests Opening Prayers

Photo Session Speeches

AIPCA Church takes over Clergy Prayers
Hymns Leading by Choir Sermon

Eulogy

Tributes
• Husband
• Children
• Siblings
• Nieces & Nephews • Best Friend
• Friends

Prayer for the Family Burial
Vote of Thanks

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Eulogy of the late Mary Wambui Kori •

BIRTH

The late Mary Wambui Kori was born on 16th June 1979. She was the third born of the late John Kamangara Maina and Virginia Njeri Kamangara. She was born in Nakuru County (Kandutura). She was the sister to the late Branham Maina, Esther Wambui, Judy Wangui and Elizabeth Wanjiru.

CHURCH

The late Mary Wambui Kori had been attending AIC Church since childhood. She was baptized on 2nd January 1983. When she moved to Nakuru, she started fellowshipping with Light Restoration Centre and thereafter, she moved to Nairobi. Shortly after her move, she joined Nairobi Gospel Assemblies Church.

EDUCATION

The late Mary Wambui Kori started education in 1983 at Rongai Catholic School, but later joined Kiandutura Primary School until 1996 when she sat for her KCPE. She later joined form one at St. Columbus High School in Nakuru in the year 1997. She completed her O’ levels in the same school in the year 2000. In quest for education, she enrolled for Theological College in the year 2016 at the Nairobi Gospel Assemblies and graduated the following year 2017.

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WORK

After completing her O’ Levels, the late Mary Wambui Kori started her own business. She ventured in selling cell phones in Nakuru CBD. She later joined her husband in business. The late Mary also worked with the TJRC Commission for some time, after which the family moved to Nairobi. She then set up a hardware store in Kahawa West (Saga Hard Ware) where she managed until her demise.

MARRIAGE

The late Mary Wambui Kori met the love of her life Mr. Joseph Kori Karue and they got married in 2008. This was later officiated in a customary marriage in the year 2012. The couple was blessed with two children: Derrick Kamangara Kori and Haydan Karue Kori. She was daughter in-law to Mr. and Mrs. Karue Kori and sister in law to Njoki Karue and Maina Karue.

SOCIAL LIFE

The Late Mary was an outgoing person, full of life and love. She had a very good sense of humour and you would always find people in her company happy from her bubbly personality and endearing jokes. She was very charitable and never shied away from lending a helping hand, paying school fees for relatives and strangers, donating to the less fortunate, widows, orphans and children’s homes. She had a big heart for people as well as animals and she opened her home to many people without fear or favour.

DEMISE

1 Corinthians 15:55

As our beloved Mary was proceeding with her life, the cruel hand of death came and stole her away from us on Saturday night, the 26th of January 2019. She has been physically taken from us, but she will forever remain in our hearts and minds.

“Where, oh death, is your victory? Where, oh death, is your sting”

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Rugano rwa mutigairi Mary Wambui Kori •

GUCIARWO

Mutigairi Mary Wambui Kori aciarirwo mweri 16/06/1979 ni mutigairi John Kamangara Maina na Virginia Njeri Kamangara. Aaciariirwo ituura ria Kandutura, Nakuru County. Maciaraniirwo na Branham Maina, Esther Wambui, Judy Wangui na Elizabeth Wanjiru.

KANITHA

Mutigairi Mary Wambui Kori ni aingirire Kanitha wa AIC Kiandutura ari mwana munyinyi na akibatithirio okuo kuri mweri igiri 02/01/1983. Thuthaini, mutigairi Mary ni aathamiire Naikuru kuria ambiriirie guthii kanitha wa Light Restoration Centre. Na thutha ucio, agithamira mucii wa Nairobi kuria aingirire kanitha wa Nairobi Gospel Assemblies.

GITHOMO

Mutigairi ni aambiriirie mathomo make ari o munini cukuruini wa Catholic wa Rongai mwaka ini wa 1983. Thutha ucio ni acokire agithamirio Kiandutura Primary School ni aciari ake na nikuo ekiire kigeranio giake gia KCPE kuri mwaka wa 1996. Mwendwani-iri Mary ni aingiririo cukuru wa secondary wa St. Columbus High School, kuria athomire o kinya form 4 na agiikarira kigeranio giake gia KCSE kuri mwaka wa 2000. Thutha ucio Mary ni ambiririe guthomera uhoro wa utungata (Theology) kuuria Nairobi Gospel Assemblies. Kuri mwakaini wa 2017 Mary ni aarikirie mathomo maake ma uhunjia na akiigirirwo thumbi.

WIRA

Aarikia mathomo ma secondary, mutigairi Mary Wambui Kori ni ambiriirie wira wake we mwene wa kwendia thimu Naikuru town. Thuthaini, ni aandikirwo wira ni thirikari ruhongeini rwa TJRC. Mutigaiiri ni marutithanitie wira na mwendwa wake gwa kahinda o karaya. Thutha ucio, ni athamiire mucii munene wa Nairobi, kuria ahingurire duka ya hardware (Saga Hardware) mwena wa Kahawa West, na nikuo ararutaga wira o kinya kuhuruka gwake.

KUHIKA

Mutigaiiri Mary Wambui Kori ni maceemanirie na mwendwa wa ngoro yake Joseph Kori
Karue kuri mwaka wa 2008. Na kuri mwaka wa 2012 mutigaiiri Mary ni mohithanirio
na mwendwa wake kuringana na mutugo wa ugikuyu na magitanahirwo na twana twiri twa tuhii nituo Derrick Kamangara Kori na Haydan Karue Kori. Arari daughter in law wa Mr. and Mrs. Karue Kori na sister in law wa Njoki Karue na Maina Karue.

MUTURIRE WAKE NA ANDU

Mutigairi Mary arari mundu muuma andu, mwikeneri, na wa mathekania maingi. Araari mundu mutana, na wendo muingi wa guteithia andu aria mateehotete ta kurihira githomo ciana ciao ona ciene. Niarateithagia atari na githimi andu aria matehotete ta atumia a ndigwa, ciana cia ndigwa ona micii ya ciana iria itehotete atari na muthutukanio. Mutigairi Mary ni areendete andu ona nyamu, na ni arari na ngwataniro njega na andu a mithemba yothe.

KUHURUKA

Kuri muthenya wa Jumamothi mweri 26/01/2019 mathaa ma utuku, guoko gwa gikuu ni gwatutunyukithirie mwendwa witu Mary Wambui.

Gukena-ri ni aria mahurukaga mari thiini wa Kristo, nake roho ekuga ii niguo mahuruke wira muritu.

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Tributes •

KMori – TO MY LOVELY WIFE
y love Mary, it’s hard to accept your untimely death. 11 years ago, when we got into a marriage union, I never knew that I would never get a chance to tell you goodbye, especially when you were taken away from me suddenly and so shockingly at a prime of your life. As a best friend, wife and mother to my lovely sons, I feel a part of me has been taken and you are irreplaceable. Your charm, jovial mood and willingness to assist everyone will always be remembered. I want to assure you of my undivided and unconditional love to our sons. Your dream of having two grown, intelligent and God-fearing men will be achieved. I don’t have much to tell you but to wish you a happy life with the Angels. As you watch us in eternity, be assured that I love you my dear wife. Goodbye and REST IN PEACE.

Son – TRIBUTE TO MUM
It is very hard to understand why my Mum was taken from us. She was the strongest God-fearing woman I ever knew, who only depended on God in everything she did. She was a very prayerful woman and always told me to depend on God and be prayerful like her. She always gave me quotes which were very useful to my life and I promised to undertake them. Whenever I was down, she used to bring me up, whenever I was sad, she made me happy. She was not only my mother, but also my best friend. She raised me like a mother and I am
so glad that God gave me such a mother, who would care for her children like the way she raised us. She always told me to work hard in my studies so as to be able to take care of my own family and never to depend on anyone but God. I will always treasure that. The last day I saw her was the day we were going to school. While on the way, she told me some things; that if anything happens to her or Dad, I should take care of my brother and give him all the love that he needs and always be there for him; and as I go to school, I remember him, and them and also my future family. She told me to be God’s friend and always have faith in Him. She told me to look at all the battles I have fought and failed but eventually overcame, and all the success God has given me, and always thank Him for that. She always taught me to be a helpful person to others and to always help those that are in need. All I want to say is thank you for being my mother. I know I will never get another one like you, and I truly thank God for you. May you REST IN PEACE. I know you have a good position in heaven. I Love you so much.

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Niece – TO AUNTY
Awesome, good, the best and other great words wouldn’t do justice to describe what type of a woman you were. No amounts of words in this world would fit your greatness. I just wish that writing this would not be in past tense. But now as you have left, thank you aunty for leaving us a great example to follow. You were a cheerful person, God fearing, funny and a great giver to us all. We loved you so much for that trait. Not only because of helping those in need, but also for finding joy in helping out. You were a good listener and always had a solution to other people’s problems. I wish you had stayed for a bit longer aunty, just a little bit, so you would see us grow more and push to the limits and standards that you always encouraged us to. As we sit and talk about you, the sound of your funny laughter still lingers in the air. The music you used to play in the car as you drove Haydan to school still plays on radios but they now don’t bring joy to me, they break my heart and leave me in deep regrets and pain.Your house is full of things and people, but to all of us, the house is filled with emptiness. Yes, you had your bad days, but they did not strip off your kind heart, wonderful stories and smiles. It has now been days since you left us, but your death has not yet sunk in our minds. Death, I wish you had ears. I would pinch you and make you listen to the type of woman you have taken; the type of trouble you have caused. Death, I wish you had a mouth, so you would prepare us all for the tragedies you bring. Aunty, I promise you that we will take care of each other just like the way you taught us. I promise you that your name shall never be forgotten. Your name shall be engraved in all our hearts for generations to come. REST IN PEACE. Jesus you love me too much ooh, too much ooh, too much ooh excess love ooh..

Nephew – TO AUNT
Dear Lovely Aunt, Since you left, it has been so hard for us to believe it. You were such a beautiful soul and you were so caring and loving to us. We are so sad that you have left, but we thank God that you spent most of your life with us. We also thank you for all the teachings and gifts that you always gave us, and indeed with no doubts, everyone will always remember you for how generous you were. We will always keep in mind the best moments we all spent with you. You were such a blessing to us. No words would explain it better. You always treated us like your sons and daughters. You always encouraged us on the ways of this life. You meant a lot to us dear auntie. You always found a way of helping us and you were with each and every one of us through thick and thin. It is with deep sorrow that we will continue living without you Auntie. May God always be with you as you dance with the angels in Heaven. REST IN PEACE.

Our Loved One Will Always be Part of Us by HELEN KELLER What we once enjoyed & deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us.

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Sisters – TO OUR BELOVED SISTER Dear sister, we cannot comprehend what type
of injustice you went through.

You were our bestfriend, like a mother to us too and most of all the glue that held our sisterhood together.You were great at giving us advice and constantly reminding us of our worth.You were our role model even when we had our ups and downs, you always proved
to be the greater person by always mending our relationship. We only wish life was not this cruel to you and us too, so we would see you one last time smiling at us. As we remember all the jokes you used to tell us and all the pranks you used to play so as to make us happy, we are left in deep thoughts and misery. Deep regrets cloud us all as we wish we would hug you one more time and show you our love and care just like you used to do to us.We promise to work hard towards the goals that you had set for our family and take care of our Dear Mother like you did. Our family shall never be the same without you dear sister but we shall face each day with the agressiveness towards life like you had.A wonderfull Mother you were, a great Aunty to our children.You treated all your nephews and nieces like your own biological children. It’s not normal for every woman to have such a great heart but yes you were not just an ordinary woman, you were God sent and you are a legend Dear Sister. The story of your great deeds and big pure heart shall never be forgotten Mary. As you journey to where God has planned for you, have peace because we shall fight for you to the latter and just know even when you are gone, you are still in our hearts Dear Sister.

Becky – TO MY BEST FRIEND

My dear Mary, I am so privileged to have been part of your life. To have shared so many cheerful moments and women talks. Every day
am struggling to understand why it had to be you, but then it had to be you because of your belief in family values. You were doing what you knew best and unjustifiably lost your life battling it out for your precious family with your last breath. You accurately define ‘The strength of a woman’. Who will I call when I need a prayer warrior? I remember when I was going through a rough patch and you told me to say the Lords prayers 7 times a day for a whole month. Who does that? Only you. I asked you to do it for me. I know you will watch over us through both cheerful and sorrowful moments like this. My prayer regime is more neat and stronger because of your encouragement. You made doleful moments seem like nothing. whenever I had something to complain about, you quickly threw in your favourite phrase, “Becky tiga wana wi mutumia, warira ciana cigwika atia?” That always held me together. I am so sorry that I could not be there to help you see the danger. I am so sorry that you went through the hands of a greedy, selfish monster with no respect for humans all by yourself. I could say so many sorry’s, wish many things but nothing will bring you back. I choose to remember you as the ‘happy go lucky’ kind of woman you were. The one who danced her heart out and sang her lungs dry. I hope everyone will remember you that way. Thank you for making life delightful and bearable. Sleep well beautiful angel. We will meet again in the land of milk and honey where no evil, heartless humans exist. I love you and always will. Becky.

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Friends – TO OUR DEAR FRIEND MARY
Our friend Mary was God fearing, loving and caring. We have a testimony of her humbleness in our area of work. We remember the last day, on Friday; you were jovial to everyone as was always your nature. We will always miss the moment that we gathered for morning prayers at your shop. You ensured we all stayed in peace and harmony. Your wise words of advice will always linger in our hearts and minds. We have lost a friend, a mum, a sister and a mentor. Fare thee well dearest friend.

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Hymns •

GUKU THI GUTIRI HANDU HA GUIKARA

Gũkũ thĩ gũtirĩ handũ ha gũikara Na gũtirĩ handũ ingĩhurũka
Ndĩ mũgendi ndorete mũciĩ wa igũrũ Tondũ nĩkuo njĩrĩirwo gĩkeno

Ngũtũũra ndĩhokete rĩtwa rĩa Ngai Na nũmagĩrĩra watho wake Tondũ nĩguo mwega na ningĩ mũtheru Na thutha ngacoka kũhurũka

Ndikagarũrũka kana ningĩ njoke na thutha Tondũ nĩ njĩrĩgĩrĩire muoyo
Na ngerĩgĩrĩra maũndũ manene Marĩa ngaheo ndakinya igũrũ

Mbara ĩno nĩ nene na ningĩ ĩrĩ hinya Na nĩ njĩrĩgĩrĩire gũtooria Ndĩhumbĩte nguo ya gũkirĩrĩria Hotithĩtio nĩ roho mũtheru

Ngũtũra njambagia ngoma nginya rĩrĩa ngakua Ndĩna hinya wa roho mũtheru Ngĩonanagia matuĩro marĩa agatuĩrwo Hamwe na arĩa mamumaga thutha

Nĩ nguoya indo ciothe cia Ngai cia mbara Njoke njoe gako ka ũthingu
Njoke njoe ngo ĩrĩa nene ya wĩtĩkio Nĩguo hũrane na mũcukani

Gũkena nĩ andũ arĩa mahetwo kũmenya Tondũ matikahootwo mbara-inĩ
Nĩ metĩkĩrĩtio kuona wara wothe wa ngoma O na mĩtego ĩrĩa mategeirwo

WIHOKE MWATHANI RUGENDOINI

Wĩhoke mwathani rũgendo-inĩ Na ũmũmenye wega ũtarĩ nganja O na wona thĩna tiga guoya
Wĩ guoko-inĩ gwake ndũkahootwo

Ndũgathikĩrĩrie ndeto cia andũ Rĩrĩa wĩ na hinya ũmenye wega Nĩ wĩtĩrĩtio ũmenyithie andũ Jesũ nĩ mũkũũri wa kĩrĩndĩ

Arĩa maarĩ mbere rũgendo-inĩ Mbaara ya mwĩrĩ-inĩ maikaire atĩa Na kwarĩ mathĩĩna rũgendo-inĩ Na mĩago na ikeno cia gũkũ thĩ

Hingo ciothe maarũmagĩrĩra Roho mũtongoria maiyũrītwo Nĩ wathĩki mũingĩ rugendo-inĩ Nginya magĩtooria mbaara ya thĩ

Mũndũ witũ tiga kuoyanĩria Ũthamaki wa roho na wa mwĩrĩ Ndũngĩhotanĩria ndagũthaitha Tigana na mwĩrĩ ũthiĩ rũgendo

Na ũkire na ngoro ũmenye wega Meciria ma mwĩrĩ mendaga atĩa Mendaga gũtiga waga muoyo Na mwĩrĩ ũgathikwo ũtuĩke tĩri

Cũthĩrĩria Jesũ mwendwo witũ Rĩtwa rĩake etagwo Wa mathĩna Nĩ aatoririe magerio na thĩna Nĩguo tũgakinya igũrũ kwa Ngai

Arĩa maaregire ũhoro wa ma Makiuga nĩ ahũthũ rũgendo-inĩ Matirĩ na ũtũũro gwa ithe witũ Kũrĩa metereirũo no mwaki-inĩ

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