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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.

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Calvin Simiyu Kisaka (Papa)

Sept 1993 — July 2016

1st Anniversary/Appreciation

Days have turned to one year since the most painful moment when the cruel hand of death snatched you from us. We miss you dearly and your smile, humbleness and respect remains fresh in our hearts.

The void remains huge but God’s Grace has been sufficient.

You will forever remain in our hearts.

Fondly remembered by Dad, Mum, Brother Tim, Grandma, Uncles, Cousins Nephews nieces and friends.

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

Your overwhelming love, kindness, prayers and support will forever remain in our hearts.

Special thanks to KCB staff, KPC staff, CRC Church Kawangware, PEFA Church Chebarus and many others.

God bless you abundantly.

Elizabeth Soti Chesang

We, the family of the late Chesang Cheptugen Kapakwei Kaptaiwa clan would like to sincerely thank God and all of you who stood with us recently as we bid farewell to our beloved Koko Elizabeth Chesang who went to be with the Lord on 25th June,2017.

We express special appreciation to Kapkessum dispensary, Kapkessum catholic church among others. Elgeyo-Marakwet County led by the Governor H.E Eng. Alex Tolgos, relatives, friends, uncles, aunties and the entire Kapkessum fraternity and its environs. Special thanks also go to Mr. Kariuki’s family and friends in Britain.

We are grateful for your prayers, kindness, material support and in seeing us through the difficult time; we are also glad for the joy, blessing and comfort you brought to our family as we celebrate matriarchs’ life and legacy. She left a living legacy in many grandchildren who span all walks of life.

Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted. Mathew 5:8

May God rest her soul in peace.

Kevin Kabogo Kimani

Appreciation/Thanksgiving

We the Kimani Family take this opportunity to appreciate and thank all our friends, family, churches and the funeral committee for the support and care shown during the difficult period following the passing on of our beloved late Kevin Kabogo Kimani.

We are deeply touched. You rallied immediately, consoled us and came together to help us navigate through this sad loss. During this time, your calls, texts and prayers & God’s Grace kept us going. We appreciate the personal financial sacrifices you made. Beyond the funds, you invested your time, thoughts and your presence – they mean a lot.

Truly we have an amazing God and we have seen His goodness through each and every one of you. To the individuals and groups (Nakuru, Nairobi, Kiambu, Githunguri & USA), kindly accept our deepest gratitude. We thank God for each and every one of you. May his Grace, Favor and Blessings be upon each of one you and your families. Pass our deepest gratitude to those in your network who supported us.

Finally, all thanks, glory, honor and praise be to God for Kevin and the sacrifice of Jesus – the way to everlasting life.

Let us live ready.

Nancy Wangechi Muchene ‘Mama Kelvin’

Appreciation

We the family of the late Nancy Wangechi Muchene, wish to convey our sincere gratitude to all those who stood by us during this very difficult time. Our appreciation goes out to the Parish Priest, Clergy, CWA, the faithful and Jumuiya (SCC) at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Kangemi.

Special thanks to: the Damacrest fraternity (Uthiru 87), Terra Nouva and affiliated institutions; KENEX, Leshau Boys High School; Westlands Primary School; Kumaniriria, Victory, Mwihang’iri and Stress Free Womens’ Groups; neighbours, friends & relatives. The medical and nursing staff of The Menelik Medical Centre.

Since we are unable to mention you by name, please accept our sincere gratitude for all who supported us through visits, prayers, messages, telephone calls, 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

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.