It is with great shock and sadness that we announce the death of James Waweru Thotho a husband, son, brother, cousin, colleague and a dear friend to many. He was a victim of an aggravated robbery and succumbed to injuries associated with gun shot wounds after fighting for his life in ICU for over a week in Houston, Texas USA.
He was shot on May 5th and was promoted to glory on May 17th, 2016
James was born on June 23rd 1978 and was 37 yrs of age at the time of his death on Tuesday May 17th 2016. He is the son of Juliah Wanjeri Thotho and the late Tom Thotho Waweru. He was the husband of Beth Muthoni Waweru and was fondly loved by his sisters Jeddidah Mbaire Thotho and Damaris Wairimu Thotho. He was an uncle to many dotting nieces and nephews.
Plans are underway to repatriate his body to his birth country Kenya and funeral arrangements will be shared as soon as the plans are concluded.
The family wishes to express with deep appreciation the many expressions of love, concern and kindness shown to them during his hospitalization and at this time of bereavement. His friends, the Kenyan community, relatives in the diaspora and his former employer (Clearme) have been exceptional in the support they have provided the family.
The family is very grateful for the financial donations received via https://www.youcaring.com/james-waweru-thotho-570176when James Waweru Thotho was admitted in hospital in Houston, TX. Additional online fundraising campaign has been set up to assist with the funeral expenses. The fundraising web links and bank accounts information is posted below.
Bank of America
Account name: Simon G Karingithi
Account #: 586036015046
Chase Bank
Account name: Simon G Karingithi
Account #: 835052510
Chase Quick pay:
Simon.karingithi@gmail.com
Wells Fargo bank
Account name: Simon G Karingithi
Account #: 5936519817
Go fund account link below:
https://www.gofundme.com/257md4s
Cash app $SimonGKaringithi
Phone # 281-748-7958
Thank you for your assistance during this very difficult time in our family. It is greatly appreciated.
May the almighty God give peace and rest to the departed soul.
Psalm 22:24 “For he has not despised or scorned the suffering of the afflicted one; he has not hidden his face from him but has listened to his cry for help”