Richard Njake Gatua

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of our beloved brother Richard Njake Gatua, which occurred on October 14th, 2025.

Born on November 17th 1973 in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, he was the son of Njake Gatua Thinwa and Naomi Wanjiku (of Turbo, Eldoret).

He was a devoted husband of Esther Njake (Muigo) and a loving father of Faith Wanjiku, Joy Wambui, and Joel Gatua (of Dallas, USA).

He was a brother of Paul Maina, Ruth Wamboi, the late Wilson Njenga, Francis Moshoi, Mary Wanjiru, Dorcas Wangui, and Charles Waweru.

Richard was a son-in-law of Margaret Gathogo (of Githunguri, kiambu) and a brother-in-law of Mary Maina and Pastor Lawrence Maina, Francis Gathogo, James Ngariu, Mary Wanjiku, Teresiah Nyambura, and George Mururi. He was a nephew, cousin, uncle, and a friend to many.

The burial service and interment will be held on Saturday, November 1st, 2025 at Rolling Oaks Cemetery, Texas (USA).

In God’s arms, forever in our hearts.

John 11:25 -“I am the resurrection and the life.The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.”