Mzee Joel Mukhutsi Lung’ayia

(Sunrise: 1939 – Sunset: 2019)

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden passing on of Mzee Mwalimu Joel Mukhutsi Lung’ayia of Bwimalia Vihulu village, Mugomari Sub-location lsukha West. Kakamega County on 22nd September 2019.

Son of the late Mzee Andrew Lung’ayia & the late Mama Reba Khavakaii. Husband of the late Mama Dorcas Ayuma Mukhutsi & the late Mama Juliana Itembe Mukhutsi. Loving father of Obeid, Martin, Benson, Ken, Bernard, Gerrishom, Joy, Gibson, Faith, Joan Carol, Evans, Edgar, Dennis, Maureen, Godfrey, Lusinde, Kevin & the late Shitakha. Foster father of Hellen, Judith, Douglas, George & Zadock; Brother of the late Zachary, the late Sarah, the late Anna, the late Priscah, the late Trufena, Cecilia, Joseph & Ruth.

Father in Law of Isaac Lusala, Ernest Juma, Alfred ldagiza, Charles Kamau, George Wambua, Joshua Khamasi, Donald Maila. Rachel, Alice, Phoebe, Gloria, Irene, Eunice, Beatrice, Mercy, Mary, Janet, Jennifer,Wanza & Grace. Brother in-law of Hellen, Gladys, Eddah, Loise, Priscilla, the late Jackson, Charles, Francis, Grampton, Reuben, Shivanda, Tom, the late Mambili, Makhanda, Cecilia, Norah, Ivasha & Tina. Loving Uncle of Inziani, Zipporah, Rose, the late Tom, Ronald, the late Benjamin, Dan, Bilha, Michael, Leah, Tina, Gaddi & Melisa amongst others. Devoted grandfather of several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at Norwich Union 7th floor from 5pm for prayers and final arrangements for his send off. There will be a fundraising on Tuesday 01st October 2019 at All Saint Cathedral from 5pm.

The cortege leaves Mukumu Mission Hospital Mortuary on Thursday 03rd October 2019 for night vigil. There will be a requiem service at his homestead, by Vihulu Quakers Church on Friday 04th October 2019 from 11am. Burial will be at his home, Bwimalia, Vihulu village on Saturday 05th October 2019 from 9am.

Mwalimu Joel, as you rest in God’s hands, in our hearts you will live forever. Till We Meet Again!