Anne Wangari Kinyenje

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the promotion to glory of Anne Wangari Kinyenje. A mother, a sister, a grandmother, an aunt and a friend to many, who passed away after a long illness on January 24, 2017 at Suhurbar Hospital, MD. USA. Anne was daughter to the late Alex Kanyi Karuga and the late Emily Wanjiku Kanyi. Wife of the late Chief Inspector Benard Kinyenje Kimani; Mother to Lucy Nyambura, the late Charles Kimani, Christine Wanjiku, Esther Waithera and Alex Kanyi. She was mother in law to Alice Kimani, Ohed Kariuki, Thomas Opiyo and Jane Kanyi. Grandmother to Terry, Bernard, Nikita, Muthoni, Kareem, Ann-Loise, Angie, and Gianna. Sister to Josphat Karuga, Charles Mwangi, Margaret Ng’endo Mukoma, Teresia Wambui Mburu, Jane Muthoni Kariuki, Joseph Hinga, Joseph Kambo, Boniface Mugo, John Kamuga, Mary Goretti Munene. Sister in law to John Githinji, Samuel Mwithukia, George Kimonyi and the late Pauline Waithera. Following her wishes, Anne Wangari Kinyenje will journey back to Kenya where she will be laid to rest.

There will be a prayer meeting for friends and family at All Saints Cathedral on the 28th February 2017 at 5pm. The funeral mass will be held at the Holy Family Basilica on Thursday March 2nd 2017 at 10am and thereafter on the same day, the interment to be held at her farm in Kereita, (Githembe) Lari, in Kiambu County.

Psalms 116:5 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.

Stephen Ndung’u Njogu

It is with great humility, love and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Mr Stephen Ndung’u Njogu.

Son of the late Jervas Njogu Gikonyo, late Nicieta Wambui Njogu and Angelica Wambui Njogu.

Husband of Beatrice Wairimu Ndung’u. Brother of Josephine Wanjiru, Anne Muthoni, Peris Wairimu, Mary Njoki, Margaret Wahu, Rith Wanjiru, Elizabeth Muthoni and James Gikonyo. Father of Mercy Wanjiru, Anthony and Mary, Florence and Andrew, Edwin and Mercy, Lucy and Kesse. Grandfather of David; Norah and Steve; Briella; Tracy; Teddy and Steve.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at his home in Kamucery Village, Ichagaki Location, Maragwa Division, Murang’a County. The cortege leaves KU Funeral Home at 8.30am on Friday 24th February 2017 for a funeral mass at his home followed by interment thereafter.

In God’s hands you rest, in our Hearts you remain forever.

May your soul rest in peace, Amen

David Tabu Simiyu

15/11/1996 – 13/02/2017

It it with profound sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of David Tabu Simiyu (Student at Moi & Strathmore University) after a brave fight with Leukemia on Monday 13th February 2017 at Nairobi South Hospital, Nairobi.

Beloved son of Dr John Simiyu Tabu (Senior Lecturer Moi University, Eldoret) & Balbina Mbone Simiyu (Kenya Technical Training College, Gigiri). Adored brother of Wilkister Simiyu (Kenya Seed Company), Mercy Naliaka (Catholic University of East Africa), Lucy Nelima (Moi Girls’ High School, Nairobi) and Godwin Tabu (Moi High School Kabarak). Brother in law of Daniel Were (DL Were & Were Company Advocates, Eldoret), Young uncle of Heri, Zawadi, Fanaka, Faith and Merkel. Grandson of the late Jackson Tabu and Peritah Nelima, Atanas lmbuka and late Lucia Matilani.

Nephew of the late Prof Isaiah Masinde. Mary Wafula (Hututu), Neddy Kimungui (Bungoma Baptist School), Margaret Tabu (Principal Museno Secondary School), Gerry Wafula (Immigration, JKIA), Alfred Busolo (Director General AFA), Dr Collins Tabu (Head Immunization – MOH HQ), Philip, Tom Wabomba (CBK), Mark Karani (MoH Lugari), Wanundu, Bramwell, Sarah Tabu (Shitarira School), Violet Tabu (Kivaywa Primary School), Frida Nangila, and Rose Khatoro, Gladys Masinde, Metrine Wafula, Veronica Busolo, Irene Wabomba, Cecilia lkumiri, Regina Isutsa, Kanuti Imbuka, Boniface Imbuka, Nicolas Imbuka, Colleta Mwimbi, Francis Imbuka, Getrude lmbuka, Anthony Imbuka and Mary Maganga, Cousin of Pamela, Mike Masinde (Advocate), Busolo (Card Planet), Joy (Egerton), Jimmy (Advocate), Faith, Kelly, Reba, Wetosi, Namachanja, Jack, Peter, Gloriah, Laura, Nelima, Don, Neema, Justin, Hope, Jerry, Kefa, Sean, Abby, Cliff and Sherly. Also cousin of the Tabus, Wabombas, Oditos, Shigolis and Imbukas.

There will be a memorial service Thursday at Friends International Centre Ngong’ Road from 1pm. Thereafter the body will leave for an overnight vigil at Madaraka Estate, Nairobi.

The cortege leaves for Lugari on Friday 17/02/2017. Burial will take place on Saturday 18/02/2017 at his ancestral home in Mahanga Village, Koromaiti Sub Location, Lugari Sub-County, Kakamega County.

Mzee Isaac Nyamache Rwenyo

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of Mzee Isaac Nyamache Rwenyo which occurred on 5th February 2017.

Son of the late Barnabas Rwenyo Nyaneko and the late Milkah Kemunto. Brother of the late Estheri Nyachae, Joseck Morema, Daudi Rwenyo, the late Abraham Omoke, Moraa Nyagami, Samuel Ogoti and Margaret Omariba. Beloved husband of Eunice Nyanduko and Nancy Watetu. Father of James Nyamache (Ichuni Girls), Justus Nyamache (KRA), the late Alfred Gichaba, Patrick Ogwoka, Janet Bosibori, Geoffrey Magoma and Milkah Kemunto (Germany). Korera of Mwondwe Gituku, Chogoo and many others. Uncle of Risper Abraham (USA), Becky, Tom, Mark (KARI), Finny, Maragia, Angela Nyachae, Josephine, Janice, Grace, Bosibori, Suji, George Omariba among others. Brother in law of Hon Simeon Nyachae, Nyagami, Omariba, Nderitu, Christopher, Senior Chief Waihenya, Ngatia, Maina and Wahome and cousin of Samuel, Charles Birundu, Nathan, Doctor, Josephat Michoma, James Michoma, Evans Michoma and among others. Father in law o f Ratemo Nyara among others. Grandfather of Micah, Carlos, Benson, Dr Faridah, Ednah James (USA), Ian, Karari, Milkah, Esther, Ivy, Albert, Ruth and many others.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his Keumbu and Matutu homes for funeral arrangements. The cortege will leave Chrisa Marriane Hospital on Friday 17th February 2017 at 9am and proceed to his home in Matutu Settlement and thereafter to Keumbu. Burial will be on Sunday 19th February 2017 at his Keumbu home.

In our hearts you will live forever

Vinzenz Kuster

The Kuster’s family announce with great sadness the sudden death of Vinzenz Kuster which occurred on 14th February 2017.

Son of the late Vinzenz Kuster and the late Eli Turschi. Beloved husband of Jane. Son-in–law of Regina Muthoni. Father of John Pius Kamau, Sandro Mathis, Sophia Komeyian and Felicia Sotian.. Brother of Rose among other, Brother in law of Peter Schmoll, Karobia, Veronica, Alice, Marion, Mike and Wambugu. Father-in-law of FaithTonkel and SamuelWanjema, uncle of Nichol, Sankale, Meitamei, Nadupoi, Eva, Derrick, Wesley, Sue, Sammy, Regina, John, Hope, Einstein, Precious. Grandfather of Myra, Xavier; Maina and Nicholas,

He will be cremated on Friday 17th February in The Mombasa Crematorium.

A, holy Mass will be held on Saturday 18th February 2017 at St Anthony Cathedral Malindi at 10am. and later his ashes will be scattered in Marine Park Watamu at 2pm.

Friends will meet on Friday 17th February at Sunpark Inn Malindi starting at 6pm.

It is well with your soul Papi. RIP.

Mary Kemunto Nyakung’u (Mariamu)

It is with humility and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on to glory of Omong’ina Mary Kemunto Nyakung’u (Mariamu) on 14th February 2017 of Gesabakwa village. Beloved wife of late Elijah Nyakung’u. Daughter of the late Atandi and the late Milka Bwari from Oteri ya Abuga. Co- wife of Elisheba Bonareri Nyakung’u. Mother of Norah Nyaboke. Stepmother of Zipporah, Gechemba, Moffat, Ondicho, Anthony, Gilbert, Peter, Cyrus Ombogo, Morrison, Ogembo, Omambia Chuko, William, and the late Aminga among others. Sister of the late Daniel Mabubo, Sarah, the late Zaphaniah Anyona, the late Nyaboke, Nyakara, Gesare, Zablon, Omache, Mairura, Bitutu. Cousin of the late Obande, the late Atinda, the late Mugoya and the late Moturi. Aunt of Saul, Morang’a, Bwari, Margaret, Nyanga’u and the late Moruri among others. Sister-in-law of the late Moywaywa, the late Ouya, the late Ogaya, the late Masasi. Grandmother of Jerusa, Begi, Eucabeth, Bwari, Mokeira, Nyambane, Josiah, Winny & the late Naom Mosiara among others. Abachokororia (11 ).

Friends and family members are meeting daily at Garden Square for funeral arrangements. The main fundraising will be held on Tuesday 21st at Professional Centre from 4pm.

The cortege leaves Chiromo Mortuary on Thursday 23rd February 2017 at 8am to her home, in Kisii Gesabakwa village for burial on Friday 24th 2017.

Loise Kemunto Ong’era

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Loise Kemunto Ong’era on 13 February, 2017. Wife of the late Samson Ong’era Bogonko of Nyamare village. Daughter of the late Nyamburi and the late Nyakerario. Daughter-in-law of the late George Bogonko Mong’are and the late Martha Kemunto. Mother of Orina, Monica, Sammy, the late Esther, James Rasugu (OCS Kendu Bay), the late Richard, Jane, the late Tom, Kerubo, Ogamba and Mustapha. Mother-in-law of Sofia, Nyambane, Dorcas, the late Osindi, Okong’o, Catherine. Sister of Sarange, the late Gesora, Nyaboke, Mary, Nyaera, Nyaanchwa and Kwamboka. Sister-in-law of the late Ichwara, the late Mageto, Nyarinda, Nyang’ara, Moraa, Mokaya, Lamech, Mary, the late Peninah, the late Onsomu, Asuma, Onchong’a, Josphine, Makana Areba, Oroko, Orina Bosire, Migosi Ogamba (Advocate), Joel among others. Aunt of the late Maangi, Charles Rasugu (KRA), Isabella, the late Abigael, Alice, Mochiemo, Ndemo, George, Nyabuto, Haron, Ogamba, Moige, Jemimah, Mohammed Nyaoga (Advocate), Lamech (KPLC), Japheth (Dixons), Assa Nyakundi (Advocate), Bogonko (Kenya 7s Rugby).

Family and friends are meeting on Tuesday 21st February, 2017 at Garden Square – Nairobi – for the main fundraising.

The cortege leaves Nyamira Bwomboga Funeral Home on Thursday 23rd February 2017 for burial service on Friday 24th February 2017 at her home in Nyamare village, lkuruma Sub-location, Ng’enyi Location, Monyerero Ward, Kisii County.

Mama Sarah Ombewa Aluma

We wish to announce the promotion to Glory of Mama Sarah Ombewa Aluma of Uyoma Katweng’a, Siaya County, which occurred suddenly on 10th February 2017. Wife of the late Japuonj Boaz Aluma Mori. Daughter of Robert and Christabel Oringo (deceased) of Sakwa Kamyawa, Daughter in law of Mori and Rhoda (deceased). Nyiek Jemima Aluma. Mother of Grace Chochea. (USA), Martha Achieng’ (Technical University of Kenya), Barak Mori (RVR), Rose (Kambajo Primary School), Beatrice (deceased), Janet, Bernard, Caren, Mikal, Grace (deceased) and Paul. Nephews: Samson, Ishmail, Jack among others. Sister of Stephen and Alois Ibande (both deceased) and Willis lbande. Mother-in-law of Austin Chochea (USA), Lawrence Achieng’ (Intermodal General Services), Aggrey (Usire Primary School), Malachi (deceased), Michael, Judith and Treza. Sister-in-law of Walter Odede, Patrick Sirengo, Christabel (all deceased) Joram Olwande and Wilfrida among others. Aunt of the Odedes, Sirengos, Onokas, Ojallas, Iros among others. She leaves behind 26 grandchildren and great grandchildren. Friends and relatives are meeting on 21/2/2017 at SSCR, TUK (Kenya Polytechnic) from 5.00pm. The cortege leaves the District Hospital Mortuary, Kisumu, on Friday 24th February 2017 at 10.30am for Church service at St. Paul’s Memorial Church, Ranalo at 1.30pm.

Burial will be on Saturday, 25th February at her home, Lela village Uyoma Katweng’a. For M-Pesa contributions kindly send to 0700-375-532.

Rest in perfect peace Jaber Nyar Oringo; Nyar Bungu; Nyar Misen.

Samuel Williamson Guantai

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Mr Samuel Guantain which occurred on 18th February 2017, formerly Honorary Treasurer of the Methodist Church in Kenya and retired Principal of Nthimbiri Secondary School.

Husband of Julia Guantai. Son of the late Mr & Mrs William M’Rukaria, Son-in-law of the late Mr & Mrs Daniel M’Itonga. Father of Faith Gatwiri of IEBC, Ken Mugambi of Maua Methodist Hospital, Timothy Kimathi of St Paul’s University Nairobi and Judy Karwitha of Kingsway Autowatch Ltd. Grandfather of Shirleen, Jayden and Regan. Brother of Nahason Mutwiri, Priscilla Kinoti and Nathan Muume. Uncle of many.

Friends and family are meeting daily at his Home and Three Steers Hotel Meru starting 5:30pm for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Meru Funeral Home on Friday 24th, February 2017 at 9am for a funeral service at MCK Kiamiriru Methodist Church and later burial at his home at Kiamiriru village.

You are cherished by many and fondly remembered and missed by your family till our reunion.

We love you!!!

David Sadia Obago

It is with acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of David Sadia Obago, son of the late Stephen Amboga Sadia and the late Truphosa Ogweny of Lwala Majango, Rarieda. Husband of Monica Obago. Father of Jemima, Irene, the late Ernest, Catherine and Gilbert Ombima, Tony & Yuka, Rosslyn & Mutahi Wanjau, Ann & Samson Gwer. Grandfather of Tetlar, Nigel, Mike, Jordan, Christian, Leo and Eliana. Grandson of Sadia Kanyala and Obor nyar Oketch.

Brother of Alex, Mary, the late Samuel, Christine, Margaret and the late Erastus. Brother in law of Jane, Martin, Winnie, Pauline, Susan, the late Yusuf, the late Betty, Serah & the late Jared Mbuya, the late Jeconiah, the late John & Peris Oyawa, Irene & the late Bernard Aura, Philip & Rachel Oduor. Beloved cousin and uncle to many.

Relatives and friends will meet for prayer, fundraising and tributes at All Saints Cathedral on Tuesday 21st February and Thursday 23rd February 2017 at 5.30pm. There will be a fundraising on 28th February at All Saints Cathedral at 5.30pm. In the meantime, contributions towards funeral arrangements can be sent to 0720 – 758-617 and 0722-368-794.

The cortege leaves Montezuma & Monalisa Funeral Home on March 2nd 2017 for a memorial and thanksgiving service at 12pm at St Barnabas Church, Otiende, Lang’ata.

His body leaves for Kisumu on Friday March 3rd 2017 for an overnight vigil. Burial is set for March 4th 2017 from 10am at his home in Lwala Majango in Asembo.

A selfless gentleman, a pioneer and role model, endeared to many and loved by us. We thank God for his life. He rests in eternal peace.