Elder Charity Muthoni Kiarie

Appreciation

1938 – 2025

We, the family of Elder Charity Muthoni Kiarie, wish to convey our heartfelt appreciation to all who stood with us following the peaceful resting in the Lord of our beloved matriarch, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Your prayers, presence, and generous support – both emotional and financial -uplifted us during this difficult time and enabled us to celebrate her impactful life with grace and dignity.

We extend special thanks to PCEA Nakuru West Presbytery, led by Rev. Eliud Kirira, Nakuru West Suburb Church, PCEA Damascus Mwariki Church and the entire Woman’s Guild fraternity, your spiritual nourishment and exemplary leadership brought great comfort to our family and honoured our mother’s legacy beautifully.

We are also grateful to PCEA St. Andrews Church, ACC&S Church, and Ridgeways Baptist Church for their fellowship during the Nairobi comfort services: Our heartfelt thanks also go to All Saints Goshen ACK Church in Tacoma, Seattle, and the Houston Kenyan Community in the US for standing with us in prayer and support during this season.

Our gratitude also extends to the Cabinet Secretary Investments, Trade, and Industry Hon. Lee Kinyanjui, Governor Nakuru County Her Excellency Susan Kihika, and former Governor Nakuru County Hon. Kinuthia Mbugua for your presence and the immense support you gave us in this season.

Special gratitude to our dear friend Mr. Stephen Kingara Nganga and Eng. Jotham Gitonga for your outstanding support to the family during this difficult time. We appreciate her doctors in Nakuru Dr John Macai, Dr Amos Otara, Dr. Kezia Maina and Dr Simon Warui for the care they have offered our mother over the years. Special gratitude to Dr. Elly Odongo. Dr. Andrew Odhiambo, and the entire Coptic Hospital staff for the compassionate care they provided to our mother to the very end. To all service providers who carried out their duties with diligence and dedication – thank you.

While we are unable to mention each one of you individually, please accept our sincere gratitude. Whether you joined us physically in Nakuru or virtually, your love and kindness have lightened our sorrow and allowed us to give a fitting farewell to our beloved matriarch. Once again, thank you, and may God bless you all abundantly.

“I thank God in all my remembrance of you” – Philippians 1:3

Very Rev Dr John G Gatu

 3rd March 1925 – 11th May 2017

Appreciation

We, the family of the Late Very Rev Dr John G. Gatu, and the Gachango family and relatives; convey our heartfelt gratitude to all those who gave us support, encouragement and your presence, prayers, sent messages and gave material gifts during the hospitalization, moaning and the burial of our beloved Father, Brother, Uncle, Grandfather and Great Grandfather and a mentor to many.

We will always treasure you in our hearts and family memory. Of special mention are: His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta CGH: The President of the Republic of Kenya, Rt. Rev Julius G. Mwamba – Moderator of PCEA 21st. General Assembly & Rev P Kaniah – PCEA Secretary General, the Business Committee, and the whole of the Presbyterian Church of East Africa fraternity, PCEA Milimani South Presbytery Office led by Rev Dr. M Gicheru, PCEA Karen Session Led by Rev Dr A. O. Kanga, PCEA Muteero Church, the Community, and the funeral Committee, PCEA St.Andrews Church Nairobi and the Parish Moderator, The East Africa Revival Brethren from Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya and abroad, international and local Ecumenical Bodies: AACC,WCC, CRC, and NCCK, BTL, BSK, and others, His Grace the Archbishop of ACK: Most Rev Dr.J. N. Ole Sapit, Dr Evans Kidero, Governor of Nairobi City County, Doctors and staff of Karen Hospital and esp. Drs: D Gikonyo, A.K. Gikonyo, Dr Mativo, and Dr Waweru. Friends who had walked in life with our beloved, in particular Kevian Kenya Ltd, WaterMax Ltd, and Himidi Foundation;

God Bless You All!

Let us keep working for the Lord, and in the words he often used from Lk 17:10:

“So you also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, “We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty”

Tukutendereza Yesu!  

Davidson Ngari Ngatia

Appreciation

The family of the late Davidson Ngari Ngatia wishes to express our sincere gratitude to all of you who stood by us during the demise and internment of our father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend to many. We deeply appreciate your love, kindness, prayers, comforting messages and financial and material support. Our special thanks go to Dr. Gathua, Dr. Mathenge, Dr. Gathirimu, Dr. Ngigi and other doctors and nurses who attended to him since he started ailing. Special thanks also go to PCEA Church Bahati, Langata, Ngorano, Centre and St. Andrews, the Moderators, Elders and congregations of these Churches for their spiritual and material support.

We also want to thank the funeral committees in Nairobi and Centre in Ngorano, welfare groups, family and friends for standing with us during this difficult time.

Please accept this humble expression of appreciation and gratitude. May God bless you.

I Thessalonians 1:2 We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers.

Kipsaina Tarus Chepchoge (Kapkelem)

Appreciation

 

We the family of the late Mr Kipsaina Tarus Chepchoge (Kapkelem) send our sincere gratitude to our Almighty God, the church members, neighbours, friends, colleagues and relatives for all the support, prayers, financial resources and support in kind accorded to the family after the demise of our beloved father.

We thank the Almighty God for each one of you.

Special thanks go to:

Churches: AIC Sigot, Kapnyamisa, Sinendet N.Hills, Boma Kapsabet, Umoja Nairobi, Mutwot Kitale, Landi Kinyoro, SDA Kipshorori, Kinyoro District, All Saints Cathedral, ACK Emmanuel Tuiyo, St. Peter’s Uthiru, Kimasas, Ketbarak, St. Paul Kabiyet, KAG Kinyoro, Winners Chapel International Nairobi, Abundant Life Church Cheptulth Clergy: Bishop Silas Yego – The Presiding Bishop AIC Kenya, Bishop Mido, Rev. James Mosonik, Rev. Christopher Mutai, Rev. Rosemary Pinto, Rev. Isack Kirwa, Rev. Abraham Kosgei, Ven. Kenneth Munanga, Pst Mutai, Pst. Jonah Mwangi, Pst. Stephen Mainja, Pst. Sammy Khaemba, Pst. Peterson Kea, Pst. Geoffrey Wanyonyi, Ev. Sarah Maritim, Musician Tony Ndiema.

Colleagues: KNUT Nandi North, MTHR, NPS, KWS, lCIPE, IScA, BLCB, SDF, KPLC, NUEVO, AFREDEC, INTERCON, Ministry of Agriculture Kapsabet, Immigration Department, Egerton University, Darling Industries, Khetia Supermarkets, Jubilee Wholesalers, Oserian Flowers, Sonik Hires, Tabkei Enterprise, Ngash Photography, Tabby Designers, Sigot & Nairobi Committee.

Admin: Governor Uasin Gishu County Mandago, Senator Nandi County Stephen Sang, Aspiring Mosop MP Vincent Tuwei, MP incoming Saboti Milka Psiwa, MCA Baruk Suge, Aspiring MCA Charles Arap Kosgei, Provincial Administration Lelmokwo and Sigot Locations.

Chumek (Our father’s age-mates).

Schools: Lelmokwo High School, Sigot Secondary Sch, Itigo Girls’, Lemook Secondary, Tuiyo Secondary school, Sigot Primary, Tegeiyat Primary School, Chepkong’ony Primary.

Medical Team: Prof. Kimaiyo, Dr. Lagat, Dr. Sugut. Dr. Gladys Cheruiyot. St. Luke’s Hospital Administration, the nurses and all the staff.

Our Special gratitude to our friends and Family in the Diaspora.

It may not be possible to mention each one of you who assisted individually in one way or another. Kindly accept this notice as an expression of our sincere gratitude.

 

 

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James Kamau Njoroge (Warahab)

Born: 1952 – Died: 23rd July 2016

Time speeds on and now one year has passed since death cast its gloom and shadow within our home and took from us our shining light, but our memories of you are a gift to treasure; you were our pillar of strength, your wisdom and generosity will remain our guiding light. Our tears freely flow knowing that you were a father whose worth can never be told. The void you left is huge but God has lifted us to a place of comfort, peace, strength and your spirit lives within us knowing that there can never be another one like you in our hearts. We hold dearly to the virtues, values and guidance that you bestowed upon all of us.

We wish to express our gratitude to our many loving relatives, friends, neighbours, in laws, clergy and well wishers who stood and continue to stand with us. We were overwhelmed by your love, kindness, prayers, moral and financial support. Special thanks to Fr. In-charge Riara Parish Fr. Muroki and Fr. Mbuthi together with Fathers; Kimani,Wanyoike, Gichuru, Jude, Simon, Mbugua,Wachege, Kiongo, Kiritu and Karomo who celebrated mass with us every day. The Aghakhan Hospital led by Dr. Ngunga, Club 300, HQ Fraternity and Kiambu Business Community.

Dad, you are fondly missed by your wife Rose, Children Regina, Njoroge & Waceke and Triza Robin,Your Parents Cucu & Guka, Sisters, grand children, family and your many friends and business associates. Join us celebrate his memorial service which will be held at Mary Immaculate Catholic Church Kanunga at 9.00 am on Sunday 23rd July 2017.

May your Soul continue resting in peace and in our hearts you live forever. Amen

A rare gem you were (Psalms 23)

Mary Wangui Githoitho

We the family of the late Mary Wangui Githoitho wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Almighty God for blessing us with a loving Wife, Mother, Aunty, Grandmother, Sister and friend.

Special thanks goes to Fr. Paul Kanyi, father in charge Ngenya Catholic Parish. CWA, SCC of St. Josephat, Choir and all SCC of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Gachoire.

Our heartfelt thanks to Fr. Babu and CWA of Assumption of Mary Catholic Parish, SCC St. Joseph the guardian and all SCC of St. Veronica Catholic Church Umoja2.

We would like to thank Staff members of Kenya Airports Authority, Nation Media Group and SCC St. John of Rironi Catholic Parish.

We wish to express our appreciation to many loving relatives, in-laws, neighbors and friends who visited, called us and offered material and emotional support. We humbly request that you accept this note as an expression of our most sincere gratitude and appreciation

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D. T Ndegwa

1St Anniversary & Appreciation

Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us always.

The void remains huge but God’s grace is sufficient.

We also wish to express our sincere appreciation to relatives, friends and family all well-wishers who stood with us.

In God’s hands may you continue to rest in peace and in our hearts you remain forever.

James Ngaruiya Mbugua

1935-2017

Appreciation

The family of the late James Ngaruiya Mbugua, wish to express our gratitude to all those who stood by us during this very difficult time We deeply appreciate and give thanks to each -and every one of you for your love, kindness, prayers, words of support, messages of sympathy, gifts and material support. Please accept our sincere appreciation for all you did for us,

A special thank you to his physicians, Dr. Daniel Mukiri Githegi and Dr Brenda Kiiru, the medical staff of Avenue Hospital and of MP Shah Hospital and also to all those who attended to him during his illness.

We thank the PCEA Church, particularly Rev Edward Karanja. Rev Nehemiah Mburu and Elder Charles Karigithu, PCEA Thindigua parish, PCEA St. Joseph Ngwaci, Rungiri and PCEA St. Margarets Church, Mombasa and also Nairobi Chapel and Mamlaka Hill Chapel for their ministry, pastoral care and prayers during this season.

We want to also thank the funeral committee who worked tirelessly and with total dedication led by Mr. Booker Mbugua, family and friends who supported us specifically the Saba Pulse, Arata and Quantified Tamati groups, the Limuru and Kiambu Golf Club ladies, KAPS Limited, Genghis Capital and last but not least the partners and staff of Mboya,Wangongu &Waiyaki.

All glory to God who held us up during this period.

Please accept this as a personal and humble expression of our appreciation and gratitude.

1 Thessalonians 1:2 We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers.  

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Eunice Waigumo Ndiritu  

1st Anniversary and Appreciation

Mzee Immanuel Ndiritu Theuri and Family commemorates one year since your departure

The gap you left has been hard to fill, but we are encouraged to know that you are with your maker. The memories of your love, sense of humor, stories and laughter will forever linger in us.

We take this opportunity to thank all our extended family, friends and neighbors who stood with us during this difficult time.

We sincerely appreciate the congregations of Munyu PCEA Parish; PCEA Immanuel Church Huhoi-ini; and the Moderator of PCEA Langata Parish Rev. Maina and the entire congregation for their support throughout the funeral arrangement period.

Kindly accept our heartfelt appreciation as sign of our immeasurable gratitude and may God bless you all

Mama Norah Rose Aliaro Anam

September 20,1952 to June 13, 2017

The family of the late Mama Norah Rose Aliaro Anam wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Almighty God for blessing us with a loving mother, grandma, sister, aunt and cousin. We wish to express our deep appreciation and gratitude for the prayers and messages of support and sympathy received through personal visits, telephone calls and social media from many loving relatives from Kirinyaga, Uholo and Kianjuri family, friends, clergy and neighbours. We sincerely thank each one of you by name for the overwhelming generosity and support following the promotion to glory of our beloved darling mother, grandma, sister, aunty, cousin and best friend.

Special mention to, H.E Peter Munya, H.E Wycliffe Oparanya, H.E Ranguma, Governor Kisumu County, H.E DG Kizito Wangalwa, H.E DG Adelina Mwau, Hon. Richard Tongi Nyaribari Chache Constituency, Hon. Asanyo, H.E Olivia Ranguma, H.E Prisca Oparanya and H.E Elizabeth Ongwae for their home visitations and presence at mum’s send off ceremony. Chairman Council of Governors H.E Josephat Nanok and all Excellency Governors for their support and messages of condolences.

We also thank the Nairobi Funeral Committee, The Council of Governors secretariat, Kisumu County Government, friends from Australia, Kajulu neighbours, Semprefi Eklessia Group, Widows Group, 60+ Group, Abatsoi Group, Mothers Union St. James Buruburu, Lemb Dholuo Group, Senior Women Citizens for Change, Butere Girls Alumni, Liranda Girls Alumni, Bosamaro Representatives, Ikonge Representatives, Ekerenyo Representatives, Borabu Representatives and the entire Nyamira people for providing invaluable support in ensuring a befitting send off.

To the Vicar, the clergy and the entire leadership of St James ACK church in Buruburu with special mention to Rev Trajan Bwesijye,ACK Konya Church Kajulu who assisted the family in giving mama a very fitting farewell notwithstanding their kind messages of encouragement, we say thank you.

We thank the Ambulance team that rescued Mama at KICC on the morning of 13th June 2017, the Doctors and medical team that attended to Mama at Better Living SDA clinic.The Doctor who made calls to family members to get to the hospital in the shortest time possible. May the Lord bless you as you continue to serve humanity.

2nd Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.