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Kenyan woman pass away in Atlanta Georgia

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It’s with utmost sadness that I announce the passing of our dear angel Wanja Mbatia (OneJah) on Sunday July 27th.

She leaves behind a newborn bundle of joy Riley Wanja. Please keep us all in your prayers and especially the sisters Jane and Grace, the brother Muriithi and her mom and dad. Details for her funeral arrangements will be communicated at a later time.

We have set up an account at BB&T bank
NAME: Jane Mbatia
DESC: Baby Riley Wanja
NUMBER: 0005244835068

Any contributions will be highly appreciated and would help offset costs for the mom, dad, and brother to travel here for the burial.

Please feel free to reach the following for more information:-
Eunice – 678-933-9701
Sally – 404-429-0477
Washy – 256-403-1959
Joyce- 678-328-8558

More contact numbers and information for people in Kenya shall be added.

Thanks

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Announcing the death of Simon Munyua Gaitho dad to Godfrey Munyua of Dallas

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We regret to announce the death of Mr Simon Munyua Gaitho which occurred on 25th July 2014 in Nairobi. He was husband to Loise Gathoni Munyua. He was father to Godfrey Munyua and father in law to Daisy Njango.

Godfrey would like to thank all of you for your prayers and well wishes as he travels home. Included is Mr Gaitho’s obituary as it appears in the Daily Nation (provided of Godfrey Munyua)

 

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Kenyan man passes away in Hendersonville, TN

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It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Alvin Juma on the 18th July, 2014 in Hendersonville, TN.

Alvin was the loving husband to Nancy Juma and devoted father to Annabelle, Amani, Anissa and Alfred. He was the beloved son of Alfred and Dora Juma and son-in-law to Isaac and Isabella Wanjohi; loving brother to Edith and Tony Mungai and brother-in-law to Harriet and Eric Kahugu, Florence and Nzambu Mwendwa, Janet and Ian Kabiru and Sam and Miriam Wanjohi; loving uncle, friend and colleague to many.

A Memorial service will be held on Monday, August 4 in Hendersonville at Long Hollow Baptist Church, 353 Johnny Cash Pkwy. Visitation from 10:30-11:30 a.m., followed by the service.

“Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever” -Psalm 23:6.

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CELEBRATION OF LIFE WELL LIVED-Elder George Njoroge Ngugi

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It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of Elder George Njoroge Ngugi on Sunday 10th August 2014.

He was husband to Lucy Wamuyu Njoroge. Father to Ann Muthoni Gitau of Mwimuto, Francis Ngugi of Kenya Prisons Athi River, Beatrice Waithera Mwangi of P.C.E.A Head Office, Moses Macharia of (Trinity church) Dallas TX and grandfather to Lucy Wamuyu of Arlington TX.

The cottage leaves Montezuma Funeral home Nairobi on Wednesday 20th -Aug-2014 at 8:00am.

The funeral service will be held at P.C.E.A  Nyathuna Church from 11.00am there after the burial will take place at his home Kihururu,  Nyathuna.

‘’You fought a good fight you won the race and kept the faith.

May your soul rest in eternal peace. AMEN’’

Friends and family are meeting at Silverbrook Apartments  at 2922 Aloutte DR Building 3417 Apartment 3417 Grand Praire TX  everyday at 7pm.

For more info call

Lucy Wamuyu 6822275567

Owen Wanjiku  8176007739

Steve Kariuki  8172108750

Alex Karundu 4694388388

If you would loike to contribute towards funeral arrangements, please use

Acct# 622620727  routing# 111000614 Chase Bank under the name of Moses M Njoroge

OR

Acct# 488045514173 routing# 111000025 Bank of America -Lucy Wamuyu

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Death Announcement:Angelina Makau Velle of Paoli,Pennsylvania

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With heavy hearts we regret to announce the passing of Mrs. Angelina Makau Velle. Surrounded by close family, the Lord called Angelina home on Sunday August 10th 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Beloved wife to Solomon Makau Velle, loving mother to Esther Makau, Louise Makau Barasa, James Velle, Edna Makau, and William Mwaniki Makau.

The Viewing and Memorial Service will be held at theChurch of the Good Samaritan located at 212 W Lancaster Ave, Paoli, PA 19301 on Saturday, August, 16th,2014.

Viewing will begin at 2:00pm in the Sanctuary of the church and will be followed by the service at 3:00pm. A reception will follow in the Church’s fellowship hall.

The family will return to Kenya to lay her to rest. In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates contributions which may be made through check or paypal.

Checks should be made out to Louise Makau Barasa and sent to 76 Kelmar Ave, Malvern, PA, 19355. Paypal contributions may be submitted through this link ( Click HERE).

There will also be a memorial table at the church where you may leave the family a message and/or good-will offering.

For those in Kenya, please note that the burial will take place on Saturday, August 23rd, 2014 at her home inKakeani village, Kitui West, Kitui County from 11:00am to 2:00pm. You can contact Mr. Alfred Kithusi at 0722 905 605 for more information.

May her soul rest in eternal peace until we meet again

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Death Announcement-Mrs Grace Nyambura Macharia mum to Evans Kagombe of Dallas, TX

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It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Grace Nyambura Macharia (Kagombe’s mum) which occurred on 08/28/2014.

She was the loving wife to Michael Macharia Muraguri, mother to Evans Kagombe Macharia of Dallas Texas, the late Tirus Muraguri, Ruth Waithira , Jackson Mburu, Leonard Mbugu, Beatrice Wambui, and Florence Wanjiru.

She was Mother in-law to To the late Caroline Mumbi Muraguri, Josephine Magiri Mugo of Dallas Texas, Mr Daniel Gathanwa. Grandmother to Michael Macharia, Ivy Nyambura, Lily Mugure, Angel Nyambura and Baby Andrea Wambui.

Family and friends in Dallas are meeting daily at Kagombe’s residence (14606 Dallas Parkway, Dallas Texas, 75254 # 1127, Davenport Apartments Phase 2 Building 22) from 6.00 pm.

Prayers will be held on Sunday at 5.30 pm. Join us for prayers as Kagombe is planning to travel home for his Mum’s send off.

For more details, you can contact :-

Peter Muturi -214 336 9248
Martin Muturi -972 740 6467
Linus Mugo - 214 457 2982
Vincent Njenga 469 835 2850

Mum you have fought a good fight, kept the faith and finished the race (2 Timothy 4:7)

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Double tragedy as Kenyan man in NC loses wife and daughter within three days

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A Kenyan man in Raleigh North Carolina lost his wife and daughter last week within three days of each other.

The family of Mr. Nick Nyagah M’Njaria (Embu One) of Raleigh NC mourns the death of his beloved wife Mercy Muriithi Dada (Embu Two) and his daughter Nazaria Karimi Nyagah.

Mercy Muriithi was the daughter of the late Mark Muriithi and Alice Murangi (Karurina Embu). Sister to James Kimani(Gaike) of Raleigh NC, David Njue, Stephen Nyagah, Michael Sunday, Evapourous Kariuki and Madrine Wambui (all from Kenya). Mercy passed on at Rex Hospital NC on Sept. 6 after a prolonged illness.

Nazaria was the mother to Jack and Techla. Sister to Patrick Muriithi, Pauline Njoki, Patricia Wanja, Edward Kivuti and Seleste Mugo (all from Kenya). Nazaria has also been ailing for a long time. She passed on in Kenya on Sept. 3 on her way to the hospital.

Friends, family and well wishers are meeting daily at Nyagah’s residence 3648 Blue Blossom Dr.Raleigh 27616 from 7pm. We solicit your prayers, calls and support to the family during this moment of grief as we plan to send Mercy’s remains to Kenya. Contributions can be channeled through BOA routing no. 053000196 Account no. 2370 2517 8010

More details to follow.

For further info. you may contact

Rosa                919-616-6362

Mukami           919-624-9475

Gaike               919-272-6795

Murimi            919-604-7962

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Kenyan woman passes away in Stafford, Virginia

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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Lucy Wairimu Thorpe which occurred on September 6, 2014 at Fort Belvoir Hospital in Fairfax, Virginia.

In August of 2009, while living in Okinawa, Japan, Lucy wasdiagnosed with advanced Colon Cancer, she was 34 years old. At the time, she made up her mind that she would fight the disease with everything she had and God on her side.

Same year in 2009,Lucy moved to Stafford Virginia to be close to family. For five years, she bravely battled the disease, but on September 6, 2014, the Lord called her home.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at 11 am. The location will be:
A. L Bennett and Son Funeral Home
200 Butternut Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22408

For further details,contact Njeri Moore @ 540-429-2265.

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Promotion to Glory: Zarah Njeri Kimotho (Zee)- 09/23/2014

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It is with humble acceptance that we announce the promotion to glory of Zarah Njeri Kimotho fondly known as Zee.

Baby Zee passed away on Tuesday night at 6.30pm after a long battle with cancer. While Zee fought her battle many Kenyans in the DFW community rallied around her. She inspired the community to come together many a times.

She was the daughter to Joseph and Virginia Kimotho of Wylie TX. She was a precious sister to Cindy and Samantha. Zee touched the lives of many in her short life and was greatly loved by those who got an opportunity to know her.

Family and friends are meeting every evening at 6:00pm at Kimotho’s (her parents) 312 Highland Valley Ct, Wylie,TX 75098.

For those who would like to contribute to help in preparing for Baby Zee’s last journey, you can make your contributions to

Account Name: Joseph Kimotho

Bank Name: Bank of America

Routing No: 111000025

Account No: 488044870135

Contacts: Alex N Macharia – 972-365-7630
Doug Esho – 214-235-1512
John Mwangi – 469-387-6297
Carol Mwangi-817-404-9987
Wambui Muiga – 469-396-6083
Carol Mwangi – 817-404-9987
Abraham Kirwa – 214-573-3522
Eric Ireri – 214-425-4339
Purity Ateku – 214-577-1646.

Hosea Kimani-214-336-9224

 

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UPDATE: Memorial and Burial Service for Zarah Njeri Kimotho (Zee) set for Saturday, September 27

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It is with humble acceptance that we announce the promotion to glory of Zarah Njeri Kimotho fondly known as Zee.

Baby Zee passed away on Tuesday night at 6.30pm after a long battle with cancer. While Zee fought her battle many Kenyans in the DFW community rallied around her. She inspired the community to come together many a times.

She was the daughter to Joseph and Virginia Kimotho of Wylie TX. She was a precious sister to Cindy and Samantha. Zee touched the lives of many in her short life and was greatly loved by those who got an opportunity to know her.

The Memorial service for Zee will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 27th at Upendo Baptist Church, 916 N Jupiter Rd, Garland, TX 75042

Zee will be laid to rest at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 29th at the Restland Cemetery 13005 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75243

For those who would like to contribute to help in preparing for Baby Zee’s last journey, you can make your contributions to:

Account Name: Joseph Kimotho

Bank Name: Bank of America

Routing No: 111000025

Account No: 488044870135

You can also visit this link to contribute http://www.gofundme.com/f0dtqo

Contacts: Alex N Macharia – 972-365-7630
Doug Esho – 214-235-1512
John Mwangi – 469-387-6297
Carol Mwangi-817-404-9987
Wambui Muiga – 469-396-6083
Carol Mwangi – 817-404-9987
Abraham Kirwa – 214-573-3522
Eric Ireri – 214-425-4339
Purity Ateku – 214-577-1646.

Hosea Kimani-214-336-9224

 

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Death Announcement for John Kamau “Marley” of Worcester, MA

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John Kamau, also known as Marley or Bob, passed away at his home in Worcester, MA on Monday, September 15, 2014 following a tragic accident outside his apartment.

John is survived by his wife, Eva Kihu and two children Cilia Kamau (5) and Simon Kamau (3). John is a brother in law to Ronah and Jane Kihu both residents of Worcester.

John Kamau formerly lived in Baltimore, MD for many years.

Family and friends are meeting daily at 6:00PM for prayers at his residence on 104Lakewood Street, Worcester, MA.

memorial service to celebrate the life of John Kamau is scheduled on Sunday 9/28/2014 at 5:00PM at Hosanna Gospel Church 120 Stafford Street, Worcester MA.

Wake for the late Joh Kamau will take place on Thursday, October 2nd from 10am to 11am at Graham Putnam and Mahoney Funeral Parlors, located at 838 Main St, Worcester, MA 01610.

For more information please contact: 
Ronah Kihu:508-873-2197
Jane Kihu: 774-386-5815

In Baltimore, please contact Mugo Gachucha at 443-838-4802.

For support please make your deposit at: Bank of America Acct #: 004647324721 for Eva Njeri Kihu.

Your prayers & support is highly appreciated.

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Death and Funeral announcement-Mrs. Beth Kimwele Nguli

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We regret to announce the sudden departure of Mrs.  Beth Kimwele Nguli of, Wote, Makueni County, Kenya, which occurred September 29th after a short illness at Nairobi Hospital, Kenya.

She was the beloved wife to  Mr. D.S. Nguli , father to Pastor Maggie Musau, (Wife of Pastor Daniel Musau -The Living Well Church Arlington, Texas ), Charles Kimwele – (All Nations Church – Dallas Texas), Anthony Kimwele, Christine Kamau, Jane Njoroge, Mother In-law to Pastor Daniel Musau – Arlington Texas, Jane Kimwele- Arlington Texas, Catherine Kimwele, Paul Kamau, and Samuel Njoroge.

Grandmother to Joshua and Joy Musau, Samuel and Elijah Kimwele, Steve, Conery and Beth Kimwele, Johnny and Amariah Kamau . She leaves behind several brothers and sisters.

Following her death, a memorial service and fundraiser to help meet the medical,  burial, & other funeral related expenses will be held THIS Sunday, October 5th

2014 from 4:00 pm at The Living Well Church (205 E. Mitchell Street,  Arlington, Texas 76010).

Your prayers and support are highly appreciated. For more information please contact: – Pastor Jonah Belyon tel.# 469-544-5855, Bro James Ochuka tel.  (214) 755-1780 or Rev. Phyllis

Johnson tel. 214-621-9031.

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Death Announcement: Felix Irungu Mburu, son of John Mburu Tiria of Covington, Georgia

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It is with deep sorrow that we inform you of the sudden death of  Felix Irungu Mburu. Felix was a 19 year old student at Mercer University in Macon GA and son of John Tiria & Hannah Mburu of Covington, Georgia, USA.
Prayers are scheduled daily from 7-9PM at his parent’s residence at 340 Princeton Way, Covington GA 30016.
The family has expressed its wish to have Phillip Irungu’s body repatriated to Kenya for burial.
Further details will be communicated as they become available.
Please uplift the family in Prayers and extend your financial support.

If you wish to support the family for transportation and funeral expenses, kindly deposit your contributions at

Bank name: Bank of America
Account name: Hannah Mburu
Account number: 003346432761, Covington, 30016.
For more info, Contact
Thumbi Gathara: 678-697-6556
Francis Nganga: 781-244-5156
Edith Muriithi: 404-452-7646
Sammy Kinuthia: 404-502-0942
Teresia Karanja: 404-277-3160
Isaac Mukuria: 678-467-8086
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Death Announcement-David Ogega Gesicho Kakonge of Ontario, Canada

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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of David Ogega Gesicho Kakonge, who passed on in his sleep on September 30, 2014. He was a longtime resident of Hamilton, Ontario and had just moved to Toronto a few years ago.

Friends and family are meeting to complete arrangements for a fundraiser to help defray funeral home costs and expenses. Details regarding funeral service and fundraising will be provided in due course.

He was the son of Ambassador Dr. John Otachi Kakonge (Geneva), and Mary Moraa Gesicho (Kenya) and father to Stephanie Bochere Kakonge (Kenya); Nephew to Rachel Kasamani, Gladys Gesicho, Jane Ogora, Sakawa Ogega, Jeff Ratemo, Nyanchama Omandi, Dee Ikumu, Jane Bitonye, David Ochwang’i among others.

Please pass this information to your friends.

Thank you in advance for assisting the family in this time of need and may God bless you.

To contact the US based family and team of well-wishers call the following:
Rachael Kasamani – (209) 345 1413
Gladys Gesicho – (209) 620 6198
Dee Ikumu – (201) 388 4481
Sakawa Ogega – (317) 410 4975
David Ochwang’i –
Evans Ogora – (201) 618 7767

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Death Announcement-Mrs. Mary Wanjiru Kinyanjui mom Patrick Warui of Dallas, TX

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We regret to announce the sudden departure of our sister in Christ Mrs. Mary Wanjiru Kinyanjui of Nakuru, Kenya, which occurred on October 18th after a short illness in Mombasa, Kenya.

She was the beloved wife to the Late Peter Kinyanjui, Mother to Damaris Gathoni Kariuki (Mombasa Kenya), Patrick Warui Kinyanjui (Dallas Texas), and Humphrey Mbugua Kinyanjui (Seattle, Washington). She was the sister to Bishop Mr & Mrs James Kimani (Tokoma Washington) , Reverend Mr & Mrs Samuel Muchai, Mr & Mrs Richard Gichuki (North Carolina), Pastor Mr & Mrs Leticia Gachara (Takoma, Washington), Pastor Mr & Mrs Jane Ngaruiya (Nairobi, Kenya), and Martha Mbugua (Nakuru, Kenya)

She has six grandchildren, leaves behind several brothers and sisters and many more who call her cucu.

Following her death, there will be a memorial service in Mombasa, Kenya and thereafter, there will be burial at the same place.

Mum though you went to be the Lord so soon, you are our hero, we will always pleasure the time we spend together and the things you taught us. RIP MUM WE LOVE YOU AND YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE.

Your prayers and support are highly appreciated.

Account name: Humphery Kinyajui

Bank: Lake Michigan Credit Union

Route number: 272480678

Account number: 102009240063

For more information please contact: – Patrick Kinyanjui Tel. (816) 405-6765, Humphrey Kinyanjui Tel.  (816) 462-5001 or David Njenga , Tel.  469 544 4391

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Death Announcement: Edith Waithira Muiruri of Olathe, Kansas

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It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Edith Waithira Muiruri that happened 10/15/2014, beloved wife to Samuel Muiruri Gito, mother to Six Sons and Four daughters and many Grandchildren.

Edith Waithira Muiruri hailed from Kibendera, Muranga County and was residing in Olathe, Kansas.

The Memorial service will be held on Thursday 10/23/2014 at McGilley & Frye Funeral Home, 105 E Loula Street, Olathe KS 66061. 5pm-6pm Visitation, 6pm-7pm Service.

For further information please contact:
Wambua Musau: 913-302-6709
Patrick Kangethe: 913-963-3635

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Death and Funeral announcement for the late Mrs Jael Oyoo of Rockville, Maryland

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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mrs. Jael Oyoo who passed on Monday, October 20, 2014, at Shady Grove Hospital in Rockville, Maryland. She leaves behind her husband Dr. Edwin M. Oyoo, and children Terry E. Oyoo, Philip O. Oyoo, Christabel A. Oyoo, Joshua O. Oyoo, and Amos G. Odenyo (Son-in-Law).
We welcome and appreciate all who are willing to support the family during this time of sorrow. Friends and family will be meeting daily in the evening at the Oyoo’s residence: 205 Poplar Spring Road, Rockville, MD 20850.
The funeral service will be on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at Christ Episcopal Church, 109 South Washington Street, Rockville, MD 20850. Viewing will begin at 2.00pm, and the service will begin at 3:00 pm.
There will be a funds drive on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 7410 New Hampshire Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912 from 7:00 pm.
Contributions can also be made via:
- Bank of America account # 446030990508, Edwin M. Oyoo, zip code 20906
For further information, please contact the following family members and friends, or email jaeloyoomemorial@gmail.com. We thank you all for you love, prayers, and support.
Lorna Were (410) 200-5042                    Pastor Osano (301) 693-3771
Omullo Okowa (410) 971-0521

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Kenyan couple in McKinney,TX loses 6 year old daughter after 11 frantic months in the US

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By ANTONY KARANJA in DALLAS, TX

MCKINNEY, TX: When Martin Wahome and his wife Sabina, won a Green Card in 2012, they were excited about the opportunities that lay ahead of them. They now had a chance to better their lives in the US and possibly live the American dream.

More importantly, this was extra special for the Wahomes as this also gave them hope that the health of their daughter Joy Njeri Wahome would now turn for the better with superior medical facilities.

Joy who was four years old at the time had developed serious health issues after contracting Meningitis at only 6 months which was unfortunately misdiagnosed at the Kenyatta National Hospital.

She spent one month in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

As she lay admitted at the facility, she developed significant brain damage and swelling of the brain. She developed Hydrocephalus which is a build-up of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. The fluid normally functions to cushion the brain but in this case, it was excessive.

This unfortunate development caused havoc on Joy’s physical and mental development. She lost her speech, sight and her ability to move.

Joy who was born on October 8, 2008 had been in and out of hospital in Kenya as she suffered a spate of complications.

Needless to say, winning the Diversity Visa lottery gave the Wahomes’ hope that finally, their daughter’s pain as well as theirs would soon come to an end.

In December 2013, the Wahome’s left Mombasa for the United States with Joy and their new born daughter Kate Wanjiru. They looked forward to the reversal of fortunes.

On arrival in the US, the Wahome’s continued to seek medical attention for Joy. They quickly found out that things were not as easy as they originally thought.

When Joy’s primary physician assessed her, she recommended a personal nurse. The nurse would be provided for by Medicaid. The Wahome’s were relieved and they felt that at least they would have a professional helping to taking care of Joy as they worked.

However, their joy was short lived.

Their application for a nurse through Medicaid was denied. They were devastated. They did not quite understand and never really got a reason for the denial.

As if that was not all, they received more crushing news which no parent would ever want to hear.

“Your daughter has serious breathing problems and at this stage, she will sleep one day and never wake up,” a doctor told them while informing the distraught parents that their daughter had Apnea which a breathing problem where there is constant stops and starts in breathing that can be fatal.

Suddenly their hope of seeing their daughter recover was being tested in ways unimaginable. Their hopes of seeing their daughter playing with other kids dwindled by the day. Their hopes of having sing along and chatty conversations with Joy were fading. Yet, they had unspoken conversations and heartfelt moments with her that only them could have. This is not how they envisioned life after moving to the US. Their daughter was supposed to get better not turn for the worse.

The new developments meant that they would have to spend more time with Joy since they could not get a nurse. This meant that the family could not take advantage of various work opportunities as they knew Joy needed them almost all the time. All they knew was that they had to make it work.

Needless to say the family struggled mightily financially as they tried to juggle work life and taking care of Joy.

Unfortunately, more setbacks followed. The family tried to secure an oxygen machine through Medicaid to help Joy with her breathing. The application for the machine was also denied. The reason they received for the denial was that their daughter was not mentally alert.

“This on top of other setbacks we had undergone, was painful,” Martin told Jambonewspot.com. “We really struggled with all this.”

Martin and his wife who are barely in the US for a year suddenly realized, what they thought could be in the US was not.

Then came, Monday November 4th, 2014. Martin arrived home from his overnight shift and was to spend time with Joy. His wife had gone to work.  He did not go to bed which is his usual routine after work as Joy was to have her physical and speech therapy in an hour’s time. After therapy, Martin held her daughter for a while and after a while, he placed her in her bed at about 2pm. They both napped. He woke up at around 4pm and checked on her and she was okay. Martin went back to his nap. However, about 40 minutes later, he woke up and checked on Joy again. This time, she was in distress and she struggled to breath. Martin swung into action administering CPR. He called the paramedics as well. They came in and they started attending to her.

They then rushed her to McKinney Medical Center where she was however pronounced dead on arrival.

Martin and Sabina are now trying to make arrangements for their daughter’s final journey.

They have only been in the US for 11 months and barely know a lot of Kenyans. They are in need of the community’s support at what we do best. Rally around our people and standing with them in times when they need us most. They are still coming to terms with the loss of a loved one, they still have a difficult task of really settling in the US which has been somewhat difficult for the last 11 months.

Meetings are being held at the couple’s residence at 3300 North McDonald St, #634, McKinney, TX 75071  from 6pm and if you have time to pass by an offer your support, it will be greatly appreciated.

If you are unable to make it and you would want to support them financially, you can do so through:

 

Account Name: Baby Joy Wahome Memorial Fund

Account No. 2395432632

Routing No. 111900659

Bank Name: Wellsfargo

 

You can also donate through this link.. http://www.gofundme.com/BabyJoyWahomeFund

 

Rest in Peace Joy, Rest in Peace. 10/8/2008 to 11/4/2014

 

For more information, kindly reach out to:
Daniel Ndogo 469-340-9052

Sabina 972-598-7322
Martin 972-598-7338
Kate (Sabina’s Sister)  254-421-7502

Deejay Steve Rabaky-940-765-8303

Pastor Samson Muniu (Victory Chapel)

The memorial service will be held this Saturday at Victory Chapel Dallas 13515 Method St, Dallas, TX 75243 at a time to be announced. Burial date will also be updated later on.

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Pius Mburu Kamau of Springfield, MA Succumbs to Cancer while Vacationing in Kenya

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Pius Mburu Kamau(42) from Springfield,Massachusetts lost his three year long battle with Lung cancer while vacationing in Kenya.

He was diagnized with Lung cancer in Oct 2012 and has been going for lung cancer treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.

Two weeks ago he travelled to Kenya to see his family before he could start fresh treatment of radiation and Chemo therapy that was scheduled for Monday 11/17/2014, but while in Kenya his lungs failed and died unexpectedly at Hurlingham Hospital in Nairobi,Kenya.

Pius Kamau was from Ol Kalou,Nyahururu in Kenya.He came to the USA in 2000, got married to Mary Macharia and were blessed with 3 girls,Victoria, Faith and Pheona who are 11, 10 and 8.

Prayers are being held daily at 54 Agnes Street,Springfield, MA

Memorial Service at Christ is the Answer Church 51 Middlesex Street, North Chelmsford,MA

Sunday 16th Nov 2014 at 2PM

Let’s continue to uphold the Family in Prayer.

Contacts

Isaac Njuguna 413-233-8039
Eunice Njuguna: 978-328-2190
Moses Mugo: 978-758-1370

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Death and Memorial Announcement for Michelle Hebert-Odima

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It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the sudden passing away of Michelle Hebert-Odima 29, beloved wife of Austin Odima and loving mother to 1 year old Oliver Odima. Michelle was born on January 20, 1985 in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Maurice and the late Debbie Hebert. Michelle was a beloved daughter-in-law to Monica Walters Odima, Spiritual Mother of the Kenyan Catholic Community and Alter Guild at Holy Family of Nazareth Church, Irving, TX. Michelle was sister -in-law to Kevin and Juliet Odima (International Harvest Church), Wayne, Laura and Therese Odima (Kenyan Catholic Community) and Reggie Odima of  Oblate College of Theology. Michelle leaves behind her beloved brother, Douglas Hebert who is the only surviving member of her immediate family.

Michelle had excitedly booked the Odima family to enjoy Thanksgiving at their home in Azle, Texas. A few days before Thanksgiving Day, however, she called her mother in law, Monica Odima and asked if they could instead visit her brother Douglas in Edna, Texas, as they both had the day off and she felt the need to visit him. They both set out to Edna with their son, Oliver with a plan to return to join the rest of the family at Kevin Odima’s home on the same day. At Edna, Michelle enjoyed what turned out to be her last dinner together with Austin, Oliver and loving nieces and they all went to bed.

23 2 Death and Memorial Announcement for Michelle Hebert OdimaAustin woke up the next morning and found his wife unconscious and gasping for air. They quickly called 911 who came, administered CPR and rushed her to Victoria hospital where she was immediately placed in ICU in critical condition. The doctors there discovered that she needed to see a neurosurgeon so she was airlifted to San Antonio Military Hospital. Michelle remained unconscious and in critical condition from the time she arrived and underwent numerous testing hour after hour. Unfortunately, her condition deteriorated and she was placed on life support. After all the testing, it was determined that she could not survive. At 4:24 a.m. we lost our beloved Michelle.

Michelle was a true giver who loved and touched many in her short life. She will be living through so many people due to her generous organ donation, which she was excited about days before her sudden death.

 

During this very difficult time the family is anticipating large medical and funeral expenses.  Michelle’s sudden passing has left her husband, Austin alone to raise their son, Oliver. We ask for your help to ease their enormous financial burden. Michelle’s pride and joy was Oliver and any additional funds will go towards his college education.

A fundraiser will be held at International Harvest Church on Saturday 12/6/2014 at 6 p.m. Address: 1625 N. Story Rd., Suite 150, Irving  Texas 75061.

Michelle’s Farewell Celebration and will be held this Sunday 12/7/2014 at 4.30 p.m. at the Gateway Church North Fort Worth campus located at 4209 Basswood Blvd Fort Worth, TX 76137.

Prayer meetings are being held daily until Friday 12/5 from 6pm at Kevin Odima’s residence, 251 Barclay Ave., Coppell 75019.

The Odima and Hebert families wish to thank all of you from the bottom of their hearts for the outpouring of love and support through this very difficult time.

All are welcome to wear some purple during her Farewell Celebration in honor and celebration of this incredible young wife, mom, sister, aunt, cousin, friend and . . . giver.

gofundme.com/hywb6g

Compass Bank Acct:
Austin Odima
Acct#: 6725643614
Routing #: 113010547

Contacts:
Kevin Odima 972 607 0081
Juliet Odima 972 607 0131
Amber Knapp 940 255 9639
Wayne Odima 972 891 5516
Laura Odima 972 891 5555

Michelle’s Facebook post November 16, 2014, 9:40 pm: 

I love my life! I love my job, my home (though I wish it would clean itself), my husband and especially my little sweetness, Oliver! Life is good icon smile Death and Memorial Announcement for Michelle Hebert Odima

 

 

 

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