Sunrise: 30th June 1962 – Sunset: 26th October 2025
It is with deep sorrow and in humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on to glory of Mary Wambui Ngugi on Sunday, 26 October 2025 at MP Shah Hospital, surrounded by her family.
Mary was the beloved wife of the late David Kamau Thiong’o; devoted mother of Maureen Gakenia Kamau and Herman Thiong’o Kamau; a doting grandmother of Kwame Musumba; and mother-in-law of Margaret Wangui Wakanyi.
She was the beloved daughter of the late Julius Ngugi and the late Beth Wanjiku Ngugi. The first-born among her siblings, she was a sister to: the late John Ndiva (brother): the late Thomas Kamau (brother); Julia Wanjiru (sister): Peter Kariuki (brother); Margaret Nyarnbura (sister); Charles Wainaina (brother); Josphat Njoroge (brother); and Patrick Nyoike (brother).
She was a sister-in-law to many, a cousin to many, an aunt to many, and a dear friend to many.
She faithfully served as a nurse at Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital until her retirement.
A Requiem Mass will be held on Friday, 31st October 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Varsity Ville—Kamakis (Eastern Bypass).
The cortege leaves Montezuma Funeral Home, Kabati on Tuesday, 4th November 2025 at 7:00 .m. Funeral Service and Burial will take place thereafter at her home in Kiambuthia Village, Kiru Location , Mathioya, Murang’a County.
Perpetual light shine upon her, O Lord. May her soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.