Richard Nyandika Onyancha

1947 — 13th June 2017

We the family of the late Richard Nyandika, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the almighty God for the life we shared with our beloved father- Richard.

We also convey our profound thanks to all well-wishers, friends and relatives, who overwhelmingly and unreservedly supported us through prayers, words of encouragement, hospital and home visits, financial support and in all other ways during the sickness and at the funeral of our dear dad.

While we would like to thank each individually, it’s impossible to mention each by name. However, we would like to particularly extend our appreciation to Noonkopir Seventh day Adventist church, Kitengela district SDA members, extended family, in-laws, all friends and the funeral organizing committees in Kitengela, Athi River and Nakuru.

Kindly accept this message and may Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

“We look forward to the resurrection morning, when God will wipe away our tears.”

Mwalimu Julius Macharia Ndugire

We the family of the late Mwalimu Julius Macharia Ndugire, wish to thank all those who stood with us during the illness, subsequent death, funeral arrangements and the final send off of our family patriarch. The support you gave us, whether moral, spiritual or material, gave us solace and comfort in a very trying and challenging period. And since it is not practically possible to mention each one of you by name, kindly allow us to mention a few.

We felt immensely, God’s love and grace directly to each one of us; and through the Church and the servants of the Everlasting God. Special mention goes to the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) led by the RT. Rev. Julius Karanu(Bishop Diocese of Murang’a South); the PCEA Gateway Church Thome, the ACK St. Mark’s Church Westlands, Prayers Beyond Boundaries Ministries Church and ACK Kamung’ang’a Church.

The entire family and community were touched by the moving tributes of His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta and Her Excellency First Lady Margaret Kenyatta. We are also grateful for the overwhelming support by Senior Public and Private Sector Officials. In particular, we were humbled by the presence of the many Cabinet Secretaries, Chief of Staff/Head of Public Service and Principal Secretaries at both the prayer meetings and burial ceremony.

We also wish to acknowledge and appreciate the dedication shown by the doctors. In particular, Dr. Gladwell Kiarie, Dr. Robert Mathenge, Dr. John Kariuki, Prof. Lule and Prof. Macharia. We shall be eternally grateful to the Nairobi Hospital and nurses, led by Ms. E Osinde, Mr. J. Kaloki, Mr. D. Ngugi, Mr. G. Kabane and Mr. E. Munene.

We also truly appreciate the dedication and sacrifice of the funeral arrangement committees at Gigiri (Chaired by Dr. Benson Wairegi), Holy Family Basilica(Chaired by Mr. Kinya Gichohi) and Gachocho; and all those who turned up for prayer meetings and final send off on 16th June, 2017. Once again, since it is not possible to reach out to each one of you, kindly accept the family’s gratitude led by Mrs. Phyllis Macharia(widow), children and relatives.

May the Almighty and Everlasting God bless you all.

Sister-in-Christ Rahab Wairuri Gathuya

Appreciation

We the family of the departed Sister-in-Christ Rahab Wairuri Gathuya, wish to express our sincere gratitude to all those who stood by us during this very difficult time.

We express our appreciation for the ministry and pastoral care received from the East African Revival Fellowship, ACK. Emmanuel Church Wahundura, ACK St. James Buruburu Church, KAG Gikambura, ACK St. Peters Uhuru Church Tumaini Parish, Good Shepherd AG Church, PCEA Kikuyu Church and Wahundura High School for the logistical support.

Special thanks go to the team of doctors, nurses and attendants who have looked after her over the years.

Since we are unable to mention all of you by name, please accept our sincere gratitude for all who supported us through your visits, prayers, messages, telephone calls, posts, gifts and material support.

 “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Very Rev. Bernard Muindi

APPRECIATION

November 26,1934 – June 12, 2017

The family of the late Very Rev. Bernard Mwr-41 to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Almighty God for blessing us with a loving husband, father grandfather, brother and friend

We wish to express our appreciation to many loving relatives, neighbours, clergy, friends – both local and international – who visited, called us, offered material and emotional support, we humbly request that you accept this note as an expression of our most sincere gratitude and appreciation.

Special thanks to the Head Office Secretariat of the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) in particular the Moderator of the General Assembly, Right Rev. Julius Mwamba, Secretary General, Rev. Peter Kaniah and the Deputy Secretary General, Rev Alfred Kanga. This appreciation is shared with the GAC Business Committee for providing invaluable support in ensuring a befitting occasion.

To the leadership and members of PCEA Nyamachaki, Ruring’u, Riamukurwe and Kiriani Churches who assisted the family in giving him a very fitting farewell notwithstanding their kind messages of encouragement, we say thank you. In particular, we wish to recognize the funeral committee in Nyeri led by the Moderator of Nyeri Presbytery Rev. Michael Inoti and the family liaison Mr. Samuel Mwaria. Your commitment and support ensured a dignified send off for the Very Reverend and we thank you. Our sincere gratitude goes to various county government departments for their assistance in ensuring safety and smooth travel from Nyeri to Chogoria.

We thank all the doctors and staff at various hospitals who have tended to Rev. Muindi with truly loving hearts. May the Lord bless you as you continue to serve.

“Whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pure, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy; think about these things,” (Philippians 4:8)

Cornelia Wanjiru Matteo

We the family of the late Cornelia Wanjiru Matteo wish to convey our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Almighty God, relatives, friends, in-laws (Gaturi, Ngong, Saba Saba, Kiunjugi, Matuu and Marua), colleagues and well-wishers for the love, support and encouragement during the illness and subsequent transition to eternal life of our beloved mum Cornelia. No words can adequately express our gratitude for the overwhelming support each of you gave us, through prayers, visits, telephone calls, text messages, generous financial and material contributions that you accorded to us during this very difficult time. Our gratitude goes to the parish priests, clergy, faithful and Jumuiya (SCC) at Shrine of Mary, Don Bosco Church Upperhill, St. Kizito Umoja Catholic Church, St Peter Claver Kongu-ini Catholic Church, Mwea Catholic Church, Kanguru Catholic Church and Gatura Catholic Parish. We note also the dedication and support of the parish priest, clergy and faithful at Tetu Catholic Parish, especially the Catholic Women Association (CWA), Catholic Action (CA) membership and St.Agatha Small Christian Community.

Special thanks to the Bishop Catholic Diocese of Murang’a Rt. Rev. James Maria Wainaina, Bishop Catholic Diocese of Njombe, Tanzania Rt. Rev. Alfred Maluma, the priests led by Fr. Herman Kiboi Parish Priest Tetu Catholic Parish, Fr. J.B. Gichuhi, Fr. Arnold Ngolle, Fr. Patrick Kariuki, Fr. John Mwai, Fr John Muturi, Dr Fr. Munene Mutune, Fr. Martin Ndegwa, Fr. John Gitonga, Fr. Francis Githinji, Fr. Simon Kaire, Fr. Peter lrungu, Fr. Francis Mathenge, Fr. Joseph Njoroge, Fr. David Nduati, Fr. Richard Mwaniki, Fr. Gerald Omunyin, Fr. Simon Kanji, Fr. David Gitau, Fr. Moses Kagunya, and Fr. Elias Kabutu. Also other members of the clergy, seminarians and religious from various Cornelia congregations for your support in giving our mum a beautiful celebration of life. In this regard we recognize the Assumption Sisters and Matteo of Nairobi (ASN) Nairobi Home, Karibaribi & Jamaica together with the Sisters of St. Joseph of Tarbes led by Sr. Agnes Wanjiku together with the Friends of Assumption Sisters of Nairobi (FASN).

Special thanks go to The Board of Directors, management, staff and customers of Equity Group Holdings and subsidiaries under the stewardship of Dr James Mwangi for the tireless and immense support accorded to us in various ways. Similarly we acknowledge the contributions of The Wood Foundation Africa management and staff in Tanzania, Scotland, Kenya and Rwanda as well as Tea Board of Tanzania, Tea Research Tanzania, Tanzania Smallholder Agency, Mufindi Tea and Coffee Office Tanzania, and Aids Health Foundation (AHF). Friends in KTDA tea factories lriaini (Othaya) and Njunu (Thika), Kenya Power Contractors, staff and friends in Nakuru, in addition to Kiamuri Primary School staff, PUSH women group and the Seven Sisters from Gaturi, Murang’a and Munungaini – Nairobi Welfare Group, Kambweze, Kambwema, Kongu-ini Ladies Group Murang’a, NOSC, ITOA and NYERWA.

The support from the Principals, Boards of Management and staff of Tetu Boy’s Primary School, Kanjuri High School, Giakaibei High School and Murang’a University of Technology is highly appreciated. Special mention goes to Ladies ofVision and Class of 90 (MV 90) lawyers and legal fraternity for the immense support.The organizing committees sitting in Nairobi, Murang’a and Tetu together with the security teams at Nairobi, Nyeri and Tetu, we recognize your support and detailed arrangements.

Our appreciation also extends to the medical and nursing staff at the Nairobi Hospital ICU and Aga Khan University Hospital. We would like to specifically thank Dr Munene Irimu and Dr Philip Kisyoka for the medical care and attention extended to our mum until her demise. Staff at Prime Physiotherapy and the caregivers who assisted mum in various ways during her illness, please accept our appreciation. Since it is not possible to reach each and every one of you in person, kindly accept this as an expression of gratitude for your valuable support by being there for us during our hour of grief and ensuring we gave mum a befitting farewell to eternal life.

Eternal rest grant unto her Oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace, Amen.

Mama Stella Patrick Mnene

The family of Mama Stella Patrick Mnene express our deep gratitude for the prayers and messages of sympathy received through personal visits, telephone calls and social media. We sincerely thank you for the overwhelming generosity and support.

Special mention to His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta for his support and message of condolence. Hon. Dr. Naomi Shaban, MP Taveta Constituency. H. E. Eng. John Mruttu, • Governor Taita Taveta County, Hon. Dan Mwazo, Senator Taita Taveta County, Hon.Thomas Mwadeghu, MP,Wundanyi Constituency, the Clergy led by Archdeacon Ven. Renson Shake, Sam and Margaret Atandi for their quick action to get AMREF Flying Doctors to airlift Mama Stella to Nairobi.

We also wish to thank staff at Taveta District Hospital, AMREF Flying Doctors, Coptic Hospital, Montezuma Funeral Home, the funeral committees in Nairobi and Taveta and Mahoo B Kighongo.

Since we cannot mention and thank each one of you individually, please know that we truly. appreciate the assistance you gave in one way or another. God bless you all (Tasiweni).

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

Margaret Wanjiku Kangethe

We the family of the late Stephen Kangethe Murihia, thank the Lord Almighty for giving a lovely mother the late Margaret Wanjiku Kangethe.

We express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all our relatives, friends, neighbours, .colleagues and acquaintances for your prayers and tireless, moral, financial and material support during the funeral arrangements of our mum. We sincerely appreciate the support,. ministry and encouragement from various groups, churches, clergy and leadership of various churches including ACK St Marks Church Mukui, and more specifically the Mothers Union, Emmanuel Church Kibiku, St Titos Orthodox Church, and Parklands Baptist Church amongst others.

We appreciate the time and commitment of Retired Bishop Peter Njenga who presided the funeral, Rural Dean Samuel Chege and Machatha, the organizing committee led by Stanley Kinyanjui, groups and individuals that sacrificed their times and resources to ensure our Mum’s send off was perfect.

We thank the organizations that assisted us in the logistics of the funeral including Magnate Ventures, Wander Joy Ltd, Montezuma and Monalisa amongst others. Our family is overwhelmed by the love shown by Lay Cannons Ernest Njenga Kiruku and GideonNuma and Dr Kariba Muniu who have stood with us in the last two years that all our parents have departed. Words cannot express what this meant to us.

Since we are unable to reach each one of you in arson, please accept this as a sincere message of appreciation.

Penina Mumbi Kirongothi

1925-2017

Appreciation

We the family of the late Penina Mumbi Kirongothi wish to express our deep heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all our relatives, friends, neighbours and well-wishers who came out in such a large numbers and provided overwhelming spiritual support, emotional support, encouragements, messages of condolence, material and financial support among other gestures of kindness shared with us during the demise of our loving mother.

Special thanks go to Mr. Simon Gicharu, Chairman Mt.Kenya University, Co-operative Bank Staff Led by the Managing Director and Chief Executive. Board, Management and Staff of Suntra Investment Bank Ltd, Education Cabinet Secretary Nyeri County Hon.Erastus Muriuki, PCEA Hiriga Church, Ministry of Sons Fellowship, CWA St.John the evangelist Karen and all the Clergies who stood with us led by Rev.Ndichu, Brother Joseph Njuguna Kamau among others.

We deeply appreciate the dedication and diligence of the Nairobi funeral committees chaired by Mr.Karingithi Wamae and Hiriga funeral committee chaired by Mr. Ngure Karecu.

And to you all we are indebted, no word can really capture the depth of our gratitude and appreciation ‘ for the invaluable support you gave us, all we can say is may Our Good Lord Bless you all.

Samuel Githegi Mbugua

Appreciation

We ,the family of the late Samuel Githegi 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 the nurses, drivers and home staff for their dedication and care.

We thank the Church, particularly PCEA Kasarini, PCEA Thindigua, PCEA Joseph Ngwaci Rungiri, Kiambu PCEA Presbytery Parish, Ridgeways Baptist Church and Parklands Baptist Church for their ministry, pastoral care and prayers during this season.

We want to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Nairobi Hospital, the staff of the Renal Unit, Nairobi Hospital, the doctors, nurses and staff of the Aga khan Hospital, and also the staff of the Renal Unit,Aga Khan Hospital.

We want to also thank the funeral committee who worked tirelessly and with total dedication.

God’s blessing be with you all.

Mama Rael Kavata Musaba

Appreciation

We,the family of the late Mama Rael Kavata Musaba, wife of the late Rtd. SSP Canon Ezekiel Mbindyo Musaba, deeply appreciate the overwhelming support accorded to us by you our friends; neighbours and relatives through prayers, visitations, financial and material contributions following the demise of Mama.

Special thanks to Dr. Caleb Achapa, the entire clergy and lay leaders of ACK St. Mark Yatta and the Rtd. Archbishop Benjamin Nzimbi. Our gratitude also goes to the County Government of Kitui led by H.E.The Governor Dr. Julius Malombe and all Kitui County staff. We cannot forget the local administration for the great support you accorded us.

Last but not least, we thank the organizing committees both in Nairobi and Kitui (Kwa-Vonza & Mulutu) for the effort and time put in planning the entire funeral’ program.

As a family, we are profoundly touched and remain eternally grateful and since it is not possible to single out each one of you, kindly accept our deepest appreciation for your support God bless you all.

“For me to live is Christ and to die is gain. (Phillipians 1:21)”