Leah Wanjiku Wanjohi

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Leah Wanjiku Wanjohi, which occurred on 02/01/2017 at Outspan Hospital Nyeri.

Daughter of the late Benson Maina Kamoche and the late Racheal Waruguru Kamoche. Wife of the late Charles Wanjohi Tatua. Daughter-in-law of the late Watatua Muturi and the late Gathoni Watatua. Sister of the late Ruth Wacera, Tabitha Wairimu and Beatrice Wanjiru. Mother of Johnson Maina, the late Lucy Kariuki, Muturi Tatua (Survey of Kenya), the late Beatrice Macharia, Jemimah Gakumo, Millicent Wanjohi (Central Park Hotel), James Gachugu (KDF- Lanet), Muchiri Wanjohi Tatua (Kabaru), Dr. Richard Gikonyo (USA), the late Daniel Gichuki and Lydia Kimani. Mother-in-law of Wanjiku Maina, Eng. Kariuki Nyaga, Irene Muturi, the late Macharia Kiarie, Charles Gakumo, Mary Gachugu, Rose Muchiri, Dr. Lydia Gikonyo, Ruth Gichuki and David Kimani. Aunt of Ken Mutahi, Emily Thuku, Nyambura Ngugi, Lucy Gathoni, John Muturi among others. Grandmother and Great-grandmother of many.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at Central Park Hotel, Nairobi, from 6pm and at the Family home at Munyu Sub-location, Nyeri County.

The cortege leaves Outspan Funeral Home Nyeri on Wednesday 11/01/2017 at 9.00am. Funeral Service and burial will be held at the family farm at Munyu Sub-location, Kieni East Sub-county, Nyeri County.

`Cucu, we mourn your passing on but we celebrate your genuine love, humility, wisdom and your love for God. While in Gods’ hands you rest, you will forever be in our hearts.”

Euphemia Nekesa Simiyu

8/8/1950 – 5/1/2017

It is with deep sorrow & humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of our beloved Mum, retired teacher Euphemia Nekesa Simiyu on 5th of January 2017. Beloved wife of Mathias Simiyu. Daughter of the late Sylverious Wapopa and the late Teresina Nakhumicha. Daughter-in-law of the late Wahanda and the late Eremina. Mother of Evalyn Nafula Omondi, Michael Simiyu & Stephen Simiyu. Sister of the late Charles Juma Wapopa, Dr.Titus Matere Sisenda, the late Isaac Wafula, Caroline Wapopa, Imelda Wapopa, Philip Wapopa, Elizabeth Gikuhi amongst others. Mother-in-law of Bill Omondi, Margaret Wairimu & Rosemary Wambui. Grandmother of Davies, Trevor, Earl, Ian, Effie, Ivy, Terry & Chanelle. Aunt of Veronica, Adelaide, Elyne, Eric, Leila, Brian, Mildred, Lincoln among others. Cousin of Petronilla Nasambu, Wycliffe Temesi, Justice (Rtd) Richard Kuloba, Maurice Wangutusi, Professor Cornelius Wanjala among others.

Family & friends will be meeting at Railways Club on Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th from 5.00pm & at her home Simiyu in Runda. Main fundraising will be at Railways Club on Tuesday 10th January 2017 from 5.00pm.

The Requiem mass will be celebrated at the Consolata Shrine,Westlands on Wednesday 11th January at 10.00am. Burial will take place on Saturday 14th January 2017 at Kabula, Bungoma County, along Bungoma – Mumias Road.

Any contribution can be made through 0722 100064.

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints (Psalms 116:15)

Rev. Fr. Thomas Punchekunnel sdb.

With Deep sorrow the Provincial Superior and the Salesians of Don Bosco, Eastern Africa, regret to announce the death of Rev. Fr. Thomas Punchekunnel sdb. He was born in Kerala, India, on 2nd November 1947.

He made his first religious profession on 8th May 1967. He was ordained as a priest on 22nd December 1975 and worked in Kolkotta, India till his coming to Africa as a Missionary. In 1980 he was part of the first group of Salesian Missionaries of Don Bosco who came to Eastern Africa. In Kenya he worked in Don Bosco Upper Hill in the early days of the Salesian Mission here, Don Bosco Mission Korr, Marsabit; Don Bosco Boys’ Town, Nairobi and Catholic Church, Nzaikoni, Machakos, (he was the pioneer of Nzaikoni parish). In Tanzania he worked in Don Bosco Youth Training Centre, Iringa. He was the financial administrator of the province for six years. Finally he was re-appointed as the assistant Parish Priest of Nzaikoni parish from where he went to his heavenly Father on 4th January 2017.

The funeral and burial arrangements: 11th January 2017 Wednesday at 03.00 pm, Requiem Mass and Vigil at Catholic Church, Nzaikoni 12th Thursday 09.00am, viewing of the body at the Shrine of Mary Help of Christians — Upper Hill 12th Thursday 10.00 am, Funeral Mass at the Shrine of Mary Help of Christians, Upper Hill followed by burial at the Salesian Cemetery at Don Bosco Utume, Karen.

May he enjoy eternal rest.

Charles Thiong’o Kanyoro

It is with profound sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Charles Thiong’o Kanyoro which occurred on 3/1/2017.

Son of the late Herman Kanyoro Gikara and the late Nancy Njeri Kanyoro. Husband of the late Priscilla Wanja. Father of Catherine Njeri (KCB Bank), Kevin Kanyoro and Linet Muthoni (Laikipia University). Son-in-law of the late Kibera Gachau and late Mary Muthoni. Brother of the late Mathenge, late Wangeci, Stephen Mwangi, Cecilia Waithiegeni and the late Gakonyo. Stepbrother of Joseph Mathenge, Benedict Munene, Lydia Wangeci, Simon Gikonyo, Agnes Wacera, Peter Munyoro, Samuel Kariuki, Mary Wangeci, Richard Mathenge, Grace Wanjiku and Ann Muthoni. Brother-in-law of Diana Wangari, Rose Wambui, Elizabeth Wangui, Joseph Gachau, Nancy Wanguu, Eunice Wamuyu, Godfrey Gatheru, Nicholas Githaiga and Danson Wahome. Uncle and grandfather of many.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at his home from 4pm and on Monday at Accra Hotel in Nairobi from 6pm.

The cortege leaves Outspan Funeral Home, Nyeri on Tuesday 10th January 2017 for a requiem mass and burial thereafter at his home at Ithenguri (Itheakua), Nyeri County.

 

Paul Njenga Njagi

Sunrise 16th June 1982

Sunset 3rd January 2017

We regret to announce the death of Paul Njenga Njagi. He is son to Mr. John Isaac Njagi and Lucy wanjiku Njagi of Kambaa Githunguri. Brother to Martin Mutonga, Isaac Njogu of ICAP Kenya, Elizabeth Wangui of Pascha Dairies and the Late Jane Muthoni. Husband to Margaret Njeri Kabucho and Father to Ann Wanjiru and Mercy Wanjiku. Friends and relatives are meeting at his residence in Gathangari, Kambaa for prayers and funeral arrangements daily.

Funeral will take place at his father’s home in Kambaa, Githunguri near AIC Church on Tuesday 10th January 2017.

May his soul rest in eternal peace

Pastor Aurelia Ebyagonza Kubondo

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Pastor Aurelia Ebyagonza Kubondo of Springs Blessings Church (formerly – JPC), Kakamega on 1st January 2017 after a short illness.

Loving daughter of the late George Nzomi Kyangenyenka and Grace Mutasa Kyangenyenka of Karagwe, Tanzania.

Daughter in law of the late Rev Benjamin Ocholi.

Wife of Bishop William B Kubondo of Springs of Blessings Church, a ministry of Yoke Evangelistic Ministries (YEM). Mother of Destiny Praise, Connie, Donna and Upendo. Sister of Estomiah, Eliesh, Eddah, Eleth, Epiphania, Edventina, Elizabeth, Samuel and Edith.

The cortege leaves Kakamega PGH Mortuary on January 12th 2017 for a funeral service and viewing at Springs of Blessings Church, Kakamega. Burial will take place on Saturday 14th January 2017 at Eshibanga-Munjiti, Kisa.

For any help please M-Pesa to 0722-257527

 

In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever.

Fare thee well our dear Mum

Mama Esther Wandia

It’s with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the untimely passing on of Mama Esther Wandia wife to Laban Muthengi Lili which occurred on 30/12/ 2016 at Bishop Kioko Hospital Machakos.

She hailed from Kikoko location, Kisekini village. Mother of Mary Mayoli, Susan Muthiani (USA), the late Agnes Mbula, Peter Nzioka, Tom Muindu, Prof. Faith Muli, Alexander Ngumbau, the late Mwangangi, Isaac Kitheka, the late Mutuku, Phylis Mumo (USA) and Marco Simba. Mother-in-law of Sabina, Jackline, Mumo, the late Lema, Judy and Winfred. Sister-in-law of Francis Kasuili, the late Muthembwa and Maia. Grandmother of Alice (USA), Rehema, Mbithe, Musau, Mwende (Germany), Mueni, Nduku, Muli, Gideon, Getrude, Wandia, Challiot, Marvin, Anna, Mbae, Mutheu, Nthenya, Mutinda, Ndillinge, Muuo, Mbindyo among others.

Funeral organizing committees are meeting at Garden Square Nairobi, Charriot County Hotel Machakos and at home in Kikoko. Register Welfare Association are meeting at Athusi Hotel.

Service and burial will take place at her home in Kisekini Village Kikoko location on 14th January, 2017

Job 1:21; …the Lord gave and the Lord has taken away and our hearts have chosen peace.

Zakayo Mwongera Rwito

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Mr. Zakayo Mwongera Rwito on 30/12/2016.

Son of Mr and Mrs Ayub Rwito and husband of Irene Gatakaa Mwirichia of the University of Nairobi.

Father of Brenda Kathure Mwongera of Kabare Girls’ High School and Linda Gatwiri of Aga Khan Primary School. Brother of Rev. Dr. Joyce Nki (USA), Paul Rwito and Felister Wanjiku (USA), Reuben Rwito and Delphine Charity Rwito and Joel Kironcho (Daystar), Amon Rwito and Avis Berry (USA); Rahab Mwendwa Rwito, Deborah Karimi Rwito & Faith Rwito and Lee (USA). Brother-in-law of Purity, Kaari, Kageni, Njeri, Kezia, Kawira, Kagendi, Kanini and the late Rugendo. Cousin and uncle of many.

There will be a fundraising on Tuesday January 10th 2017 at San Valencia, Anniversary.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Mortuary on Saturday 14/01/2017 for a burial service at Gaitu Methodist Church and thereafter he will be laid to rest at his father’s home in Gaitu, Gitungine Village.

“Zakayo you have fought the good fight, you have finished the race, you have kept the faith.

 

Florence Muthoni Mwenje (Flora)

September 8th, 1971 – January 2nd, 2017

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing on to glory of Florence Muthoni Mwenje (Flora) of Portsmouth UK (formerly of Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital). Daughter of Esther Wangeci & the late Ephraim Kiragu of Ng’andu Village, Mathira, Nyeri County.

Wife of Samuel Mwenje Wamai and loving mother of Annmarie & Jayden. Daughter in-law of Mr & Mrs Joseph Wamae Mwenje.

Sister of Sammy, Tonny, Carol, Joe, Moses, & Peter. Sister in-law of Emmah, Jane, Kamau, Kinaro, late Martin, Nderitu, Kinyua, Nyaguthii, & Rachel. Cousin, niece, aunty & friend of many.

Meetings & prayers will be held daily from Tuesday 10th January 2017 at St. Kizito Hall, Holy Family Basilica from 5pm – 8pm.

Burial date will be announced later.

Psalms I 6: 15 Precious in the sight of the Lord, is the death of His saints. Amen

Rahab Wanjugu Kamande (Rae)

14/08/1986 – 2/1/2017

It is humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of Rahab Wanjugu Kamande which occurred on 2nd January 2017 after a short illness.

Until her death she was Office Manager at FGxpress Intenational.

Daughter of Mr James Kamande Hinga and the late Agnes Wanja Kamande.

Loving fiancée of Kenneth Charles Stewart. Sister of the late John Ben Hinga and the late Jane Wanjiru, Beatrice Wairura, Jemimah Njeri and Samuel Mbugua.

Sister in law of Francis Njoroge of Link Symposia International. Her uncles are: Kamau Njoroge, George Mbugua Chege (Kitengela) and Kang’ethe.

Aunties are: Muchugu, Wanjugu, Njeri, Muthoni and Muthoni Mbugua.

Aunty of Lily Mbugua, Whitney Wanjira, Glenn James Kamande, Kieran Mbugua, Ken, Ciru, Wacuka, Njoroge, Wairura, Nyambura, Kamau. Cousin of Wairura, Nduta, Njoroge, Wanja, Ciru, Kamande, Njuguna, Alice, George, Steve and Ann of Trinity Surveyors Kitengela. Granddaughter of Mzee George Njukia and Cucu Wangui Hinga.

Friends and relatives are meeting at Tumaini House (5th Floor FGxpress offices), Nairobi CBD behind Kencom House everyday starting 6pm for funeral arrangements.

There will be a mini fundraiser at the same venue today Monday January 9, 2017.

A memorial service will be held tomorrow Tuesday January 10, 2017 at Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Chapel, along Mbagathi Road.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home on Wednesday 11th January 2017 at 8am for a funeral service and burial to held at Mugumo-ini Village, Maragwa, Murang’a County.

May God rest her soul in eternal peace