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DEATH AND FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE LATE PETER KINYANJUI THUO

We regret to announce the death of Mr. Peter Kinyanjui Thuo. He is a former employee of Kenya Airways. The death occurred while visiting the United Kingdom in Suffolk on Wednesday 28th April, 2010. He is survived by his wife Annah Nyambura Kinyanjui. Father to Sarah Wathuku, Walies Kinyanjui, Monica Wambui and Beatrice Waithira. He was a brother-in-law to Teresia Kahuki of Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK. He hailed from Kagundu-ini, Kandara, Murang'a District.

Family and friends are requesting for well wishers to donate whatever they can to meet the cost of transporting his remains back to Kenya.

Donations can be made to the following bank. Halifax Bank, Account No. 00264447, Sort Code: 11-03-45, Account name: Mrs. Teresia Kahuki.

For further information please contact Mrs. Theresia Kahuki of Kettering Northamptonshire, UK on 0753 997 093, Mrs. Annah Nyambura Kinyanjui of Nairobi, Kenya on +254 721327208 or Mr. Harun Kamau of Luton, UK on 7944 352 147.

A Kenyan dies in Kansas City

CELEBRATION THE LIFE OF PETER GICHUIRI MURITU

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Peter Gichuiri Muritu on 18th March 2010 at Kansas City, USA.

He was the son of late John Muritu Gichuiri and Agnes Wanjugu Muritu and son in-law of the late Jotham Nginyah and late Milkah Nyakanini.

Beloved husband to Esther Muthoni Gichuiri and father to Pauline Noni, Alex Muritu, Anne Wanjugu and Patrick Nginya. Father in-law to Melissa Gichuiri. Grandfather to Faith Cindy Muthoni and Abigail Wanjugu.

Loving brother to Wachira Muritu, Joel Gichuiri, Mweri Muritu, Esther Gathigia, Esther Mugwe, Beatrice Wamuyu, Wanjiku Kabugi, Late Mary Wanjira, James Kahugu, Muriuki Muritu and Wanjiku Kiare. Brother in-law to Grace Murugi Wachira, Nelly Wairimu Mweri, Nancy Muriuki, Margaret Gichuiri, Hannah Nginyah, Agnes Gichure, Aurelia Chiuri, David Nginyah, Catherine Ngunjiri, Dan Nginyah, Margaret Kuraru, Gladys Nginyah and Geoffrey Nginyah. Uncle and Grandfather to many.

Family and friend s in USA are meeting daily 7:00pm at his residence:

2614 N 107th Terrace

Kansas City, KS 66109

For more Info Please Contact

Esther Gichuiri 913 636 4435

Pauline Gichuiri 816 678 9097

Alex Gichuiri 913 488 3310

Pastor Ben Kangethe 913 206 0253

Rev David Nzioka 913 271 3549

Rose Muita 913 710 0724

Your thoughts prayers are highly appreciated. Any donations and gifts can made to:

Esther Gichuiri

2614 N 107th Terrace

Kansas City, KS 66109

Or in the Account Below

Commerce Bank

A/C Name: Esther Gichuiri

A/C #: 600921972

Routing # : 101000019

Viewing and Visitation will be held on Wednesday March 24 2010 from 11am at:

Gospel Outreach Center

1851 Merriam Lane

Kansas City, KS 66106

The burial will take place at his Farm in Marmanet Scheme (Oljabet); the burial date will be announced later.

Friends and relatives in Kenya are meeting daily for funeral arrangements at R&J Bistro – Phoenix House, Kenyatta Avenue from 5.30 pm.

Memorial Service will be held at St. Andrews Church from 23rd March 2010.

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

DEATH AND FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT-HELP NEEDED

It is with deep sorrow that we inform you that we have lost our beloved father Mr. Joseph Macharia, husband to Judy Wa Macharia, Father
to Gladys Macharia. He was the beloved son of Gladys Wambui Macharia and brother to Susan Mwihaki Maina - Nyahururu, Ann Muthoni -
Umoja Nakuru, Teresia Wamaitha - Olkaluo, Elijah Muturi - USA. He is the son in law of Burton Gitahi and Teresia Wajugu - Othaya,
brother in law to Dickens Ndirangu - St. Louis MO, Gachie Gitahi - Nairobi, Dr. Kiama Gitahi of Chiromo Campus - Nairobi, Dr. Githinji
Gitahi of The Nation Media Group - Uganda, Susan Indimuli - Nakuru, Florence Kamau - PC Office Nakuru, Lilian Gachie - Nairobi, Winnie
Gitahi - Nairobi. Mr. Macharia comes from a big family of which he was uncle and grandfather to many.

After short illness Mr. Macharia finally went to be with our Lord on March 19th, 2010 at the University Of Maryland Medical Center in
Baltimore, MD. Friends and Family are meeting daily at 6.30pm at his residence:
905 Clopper Road, Apt A3
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.

THE FAMILY PLANS TO TAKE THE BODY BACK TO KENYA And ARE APPEALING FOR FINACIAL SUPPORT.KINDLY REMEMBER THEM IN YOUR PRAYERS, PAY THEM A VISIT OR SEND YOU CONTRIBUTION TO THE ACCOUNT BELOW.

A FUNDRAISER SERVICE WILL BE HELD ON A DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
Elijah Muturi 301 606 2305 or 240 355 9185
Eliud Nganga 240 645 3440
Judy Macharia 240 477 6568
Pastor Martin Kathurima 240 491 7034
John Ngotho 240 645 8374
Frederick Karanja 240 838 1282
Isaac Kariuki 240 426 5633

Your thoughts, prayers and financial support are greatly appreciated. Please make all the donations and gifts to the account below:
Bank of America
A/C Name : Judy W. Macharia
A/C # : 446015365051
Routing # : 052001633

A Kenyan dies in Georgia

The late Eric Njau Murimi

September 29, 1978 – March 2, 2010

Eric Njau Murimi, 31, passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2010 in Norcross, GA. He was born September 29, 1978 in Nairobi, Kenya, the son of Elliot and Rose Murimi. Eric came to the United States in 1999 and through hard work became a very successful manager with the British Petroleum Company.

Eric attended Muhoho high school in Nairobi, Kenya and was a very active member of the Kenyan community in metro Atlanta, GA.

Eric leaves behind his wife, Hanna; their infant son Nathan; daughters, Ruhama and Alexandra; his parents, a sister, Shayla and a brother, Andrew; as well as, many friends both personal and professional.

The family is in the process of raising funds for the family and to cover funeral expenses. You can make donations in three ways:

1. Friends and family will be meeting at Hanna’s parent’s home on Friday, March 5, at 8pm; Saturday, March 6 after 4pm; and Sunday, March 7 after 2pm. You may make your donations at the home, 5567 Wilderness Trace Stone Mountain, GA 30087.

2. An account has been set up at Chase Bank, the account # is 877795658. You may make direct deposits.

3. A PayPal account has been set up for online donations. Log onto www.PayPal.com; click on the “Send Money” link and follow the instructions. You will need to enter Hanna’s email address into the “To” box. Hanna’s email address is: \n mbirabiro@yahoo.com This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

A fundraising event and memorial service will be announced shortly. Please reach out to Hanna, her family and friends with your love, prayers, calls and financial support at this very difficult time. May God's blessings be upon the entire family during this time of bereavement, and may his soul rest in peace.

*For more details please contact:

Kevin Mugo: Phone 404-587-4435 Email \n mugzkelvo4@yahoo.com This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Jackob Kaloki: Phone 770-655-9118 Email \n jkaloki@hotmail.com This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Karis Nyonyi: Phone 678-665-2359 Email \n bkariru@gmail.com This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

DEATH AND FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT

THE LATE BONIFACE NGUYO GATITU

It is with deep acceptance of God's will that we announce the promotion to glory of our beloved Mwalimu Boniface Nguyo Gatitu of kimahuri location,Kieni East District on Mon 1st march 2010. Loving husband of Serah Njeri Nguyo. Loving father to Lucy Nyambwengi, James Gatitu, Anthony Kiarie, Samuel Wang'ombe, Catherine Gathigia and Rose Kamunya (Warrenton Virginia,USA). Father in-law to Simon Nyambwengi, Terry Gatitu, Jane Wangombe and Ephantus Kamunya (Kent) (Warrenton Virginia, USA).

We ( Richards & Rev Grace kariuki) the hosts of Kent, Rose and their 3 year old daughter Neema here in Warrenton Virginia who immigrated from Kenya three weeks ago are appealing for prayers and financial support to enable Rose and the little one travel to Kenya and lay her precious father to rest. Call us on 1-540-351-0714 or 1540-878-1251 to support this precious family. We give God all the glory. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saint."(Psalms 116:15).

A Kenyan Dies in Atlanta Georgia

The late Mrs Caroline Mugo

It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of MRS.CAROLINE KANYUA MUGO; beloved and devoted mother to NICHOLAS MUGO, SHEILA MUGO, MIKE MUGO and JACKIE MUGO.

The death of Mrs. Caroline Kanyua Mugo occurred on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 at Northside Hospital. Friends and family will be meeting this evening at 6pm at the residence of the Late Mrs. Caroline K. Mugo for prayers and fellowship. The address is 2804 CREST RIDGE WAY, MARIETTA, GA 30060.

Please note that on Thursday 18th @ 6pm, Friday 19th@ 6pm and Saturday 20th @ 4pm the venue will be PASTOR MWAWASI'S church - BELIEVERS CELEBRATION CENTER 1492 ROSWELL RD. MARIETTA, GA 30062. A FUNDRAISER & SERVICE will be held on Sunday, February 21st @ 4pm at PASTOR G.G. GITAHI'S church, the KENYAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY CHURCH (K.A.C.C) 771 ELBERTA DR. MARIETTA, GA 30066.

There is facebook page has been designed by the family and friends to promptly, and purposefully broadcast news in the USA, Kenya and worldwide. Funeral arrangements for the body to be laid to rest are in the early stages. We will continue to send updates via email and through this facebook group page - THE PASSING OF MRS. CAROLINE KANYUA MUGO. Thank you for your forbearance.

The Mugo Family tremendously appreciates your outpouring of heartfelt condolences and prayers at this difficult time. Your effectual and fervent prayers are kindly requested.

We invite you to freely post your messages of condolence, words of comfort & consolation, poems, scripture verses, reflections etc. on the wall.

Thank you.

On Behalf The Mugo Family,

Leroy Gathenji.

2 Corinthians 5:8 (KJV)
We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.

Kenyan Woman Visiting Daughter in the US dies

The Late Mrs Jane Miseda/Photo courtesy of family file

Mrs. Jane Miseda passed away on Tuesday, February 2nd 2010 at the John Peter Smith (JPS) Hospital in Fortworth, TX approximately 35 miles west of Dallas.

According to a family sources who spoke to Jambonewspot.com, Mrs Miseda started feeling unwell on the night of January 24th- and this continued into the following day.

Her condition deteriorated the following evening. She was rushed to the hospital on Tuesday, January 26th after her daughter Loice Miseda called in the paramedics.

She was admitted in the hospital’s ICU. Sadly, she slipped into a coma which she never woke up from. She passed away a week later.

Mrs Miseda had been in the US for a month and a half prior to her death. Before arriving in the US, she was in Canada visiting her two other children, Elijah and Betty Miseda.

She left Kenya in October and she was on the last leg of her trip as she was scheduled to return back home in March.

Mrs Miseda’s death comes at a time when the Kenyan community in the diaspora is getting increasingly concerned over the number of deaths being reported in their communities.

Kenyan churches all across the US held prayers on Sunday, February 7 dedicating the day as a “Kenyan International Day of Prayer” and seeking spiritual guidance over this alarming trend.

The deceased hailed from Gem Sub-Location and was living in Awendo, South Nyanza. According to her daughter Loice, plans are under way to repatriate her body back home on February 15th, 2010.

A funeral service will be held for the late Mrs. Miseda at 11 am on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at:

The Potter’s House,

6777 West Kiest Blvd,

Dallas TX, 75236-3006

Tel: 214-331-0954

Later on in the day, a fundraising event has been scheduled to raise funds to meet her funeral expenses which are projected to be high and the details are as follows:

Date: Saturday, February 13, 2010

Fundraising Venue: All Nations SDA Church

Address: 3618 Roosevelt Drive, Arlington, TX 76016

Time: 6 pm

Map of the Fundraising Location:

Location of All Nations SDA Church-Arlington, TX

A Kenyan woman visiting her daughter in the US has passed away.

Location of All Nations SDA Church-Arlington, TX

For those who will not be able to make it and would like to donate, you can do so at:

Bank Name: Chase Bank

Account Name: Loice Miseda

International Routing No. 021000021

Local Routing No: 111000614

Account No. 871477394

For more information, you can contact:

Alpha Oluga 682-241-4470

Leah Ondieki 469-441-8818

Claire 817-300.7488

Becky Irene Kinuthia 214-780-7167

Source-Jambonewspot.com

A Kenyan lady dies in UK.

The late Mrs. Mary Gathara

A Kenyan lady has passed away in UK. Mrs. Mary Gathara-James Beloved Wife of Tony James, and Beloved Mother of Annabell Nyambura passed away after a short illness on Tuesday 2nd of February 2010 in the Royal Berkshire hospital, Reading, UK. She is daughter of Hannah Nyambura Gathara. It is quite surprising that Nyambura was born also on the 2nd of February 1967 in Karia, Kiambu. Those who knew her and wish to console or visit the family are welcome to do so, and should Contact Tony on 01189867586 or 07725592045. The funeral has yet to be finalized as people may be attending from Kenya as she is expected to be buried in UK. Mary was a proud member of the Kenyan Golfing Society of Europe, and this picture was taken after she won a recent event. Sources says she passed away due to pneumonia.

DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT

The late Ben Isaac Oyiro

We are saddened to announce the sudden death of Ben Isaac Oyiro- Ayoro of Gem Sawagongo who passed away in Kenya Yesterday. He was the beloved husband to Vivian Ayoro of Halala Virginia Chapter, a Father to Newton Ayoro, Christine Ayoro and Ernest Ayoro.

The deceased was also a Grandfather to Vivianne Oyiro (Moi), Brandon Thomas, Courtney Thomas and Ben Oyoro.Family and Friends are meeting every evening at their residential home located at 9214 Cloister West Richmond VA 23229. The Kenyan comunity in Richmond, VA are meeting daily at Vivians resident.

Friends out of state who may want to help are invited to send their contributions directly to the family with checks or money orders addressed to Vivian Ayoro. Those in New Jersey can forward their contributions through Mama Aurelia Onyango of Chini Ya Mti. She can be reached at 978—399-8074. Those from Maryland can forward their contributions through Grace Jirongo. She can be reached at 410-469-0731.

A fundraising event has been scheduled for Saturday January 30th 2010 begining at 2pm at the families residence located at -9214 Cloister West Richmond Virginia 23229.

Your prayers and contribution will highly appreciated.

For additional information please feel free to call Rose Ballard at 804-922-2765 or Pastor Ayub Kuria at 804-549-8002.

Kenyan man dies in Houston, TX

The Late George Mburu Mwangi

A Kenyan man has died in Houston. 34 year old George Mburu Mwangi, was found dead at home on Saturday morning. According to the deceased’s sister in law, Martha Njuguna who spoke to Jambonewspot from Houston, the late Mburu was living with her as he prepared to join his wife, Rose Njuguna and his 2 year old son, Dylan Mwangi in Canada where they had immigrated to. The late Mburu was in the final stages in his immigration process.

Early that Saturday morning, after Martha did not see or hear from Mburu, she tried waking him up by knocking on his bedroom door. After knocking for a while and the knocks going unanswered, she opened the door only to find the deceased lying on the floor. The deceased had on Friday night, mentioned that he was suffering from some indigestion.

The initial reports from the coroner’s office indicate that the late Mburu may have suffered from a heart attack.

Family, friends and well-wishers are meeting daily weekdays in the evenings 6pm-10pm for prayers, fund raising and funeral arrangements

A bank account for his funeral arrangements has been setup and the details are as follows:

Bank name: Wells fargo

Account name: Martha Njuguna (Sister inlaw) and Mary Kiarie (Inlaw).

Account # 2503585271

More funeral arrangement and fundraising details will be posted as they become available

For more information contact any of the following:

Martha Njuguna- 832-221-2973

Mary Kiarie- 832-887-4805

Kamau Mutonya-281-235-7773

Caroline Ngugi-281-772-9749

Clifford Oluoch-713-834-2192

Hannah Muthoni-713-264-2925

Clare Wahinya-832-921-9046

Rose Nyanjui-832-660-8482

Source-Jambonewspot

FUNDRAISER FOR BABY WHO DIED IN TEXAS

IT IS WITH DEEP REGRET AND SADNESS THAT WE ANNOUNCE THE DEATH OF SABAI MWANIKI WEREMA AT ONLY 4 MONTHS OLD. HE WAS LAID TO REST ON 1/15/2010 IN TEXAS @ LITTLE ELM CEMETERY. WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK EACH ONE OF YOU FOR YOUR PRAYERS, THOUGHTS, AND KIND WORDS DURING THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME.

WE WILL BE HOLDING A FUNDRAISER TO ASSIST THE FAMILY WITH THE UNEXPECTED EXPENSES THAT COME WITH A SUCH A SUDDEN LOSS/FUNERAL. TO BE HELD @ CROSS RIDGE CHURCH, 1701 WALKER LN, LITTLE ELM, TEXAS,75068 ON 1/16/2010 @ 4PM TO 10 PM. THANK YOU ALL AND MAY GOD'S BLESSING BE UPON YOU.

FOR ANY MONETARY ASSISTANCE PLEASE DEPOSIT TO:
BANK OF AMERICA
ACCOUNT NAME : NELLY MWANIKI,
ROUTING # 111000025
ACCOUNT # 488025961416
WIRE # 026009593

CONTACT INFO SADAT WEREMA 972-310-2337 & BREMA WEREMA 214-881-4890.
THANK YOU ALL. MAY YOU BE BLESSED.

"The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; May the name of the LORD be
praised." Job 1:21

We would like to inform you that our Beloved Mother, Ms. Hannah Njeri
Gaithuma (Mama Jamii) went home to be with the Lord on Saturday January 9,
2010 quietly in her sleep.

She was the mother of Emily N. Soroko, Pastor Maurice Kinyanjui of Jamii
international Ministries, and James Gaithigo. Grandmother to Matthew &
Josh Soroko, Nathaniel and Elize Kinyanjui of the USA. In Kenya, she was
mother of Queen Kariuki, Steven Mwaura, Stephen Gaithuma, George Kahera,
Edward Mbugua, Monicah wanjiruo, MaryAnne Nyambura and Teresia Waithera.
She was grandmother to numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren

Friends and relatives are meeting Monday January 11 and Tuesday January
12, 2010 from 6pm – 9pm at Christ Presbyterian Church, 12401 Lee Jackson
Memorial Highway, Fairfax, Virginia 22033.

For more information please call:

Josephat Kimindu -240 476 4816

Pastor Josiah Thuku - 703-635-5000

Emily Soroko - 301-442-7695

P.S. Pastor Kinyajui is in Kenya.

The late Hannah Njeri Gaithuma (Mama Jamii)

A Kenyan lady dies in UK

A Kenyan young lady has passed away in the UK. Miss Augusta Gathoni of Reading UK passed away on Wednesday 6th January 2010 at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading.

She hailed from Nakuru Kenya. Daughter to Mr. Joseph Mbuthi and Ms Assumpta Wangui .Niece to Margaret Njoroge and Joseph Njenga of Reading UK. The late Ms Gathoni was visiting UK when she developed serious health complications within 3 months and has since been hospitalised for about 72 days.

Daily meetings and Prayers are being held at Mr Njenga’s Residence – 17 Westfield Road, Winnersh, Reading, RG41 5ES, 6-10pm. The main Harambee Fundraising to help with expenses will be held on Sunday 10th January 2010 at 4.00 p.m. at Our Lady of Peace & Blessed Dominic Barberi Catholic Church, 338 Wokingham Road, Earley, Reading, Berkshire. RG6 7DA (Three Tuns off Wokingham Road – Bus No. 17 end).

For more information please contact the following:

Margaret Njoroge – 07904504344, Joseph Njenga – 07946729319 or Timothy Kanyonji – 07988050703. Friends and well wishers who might not be able to make to the meetings can send their contributions to the following Account: Acc Names: Margaret Muiruri, Sort Code 54-30-33, Acc Number 37515667 and the Bank is Natwest.

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