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In loving memory of

Mary Wanjiku Kamau

1948 – 2026 · Othaya

From the family1 min read

Family announcement

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother, Mary Wanjiku Kamau, on Sunday 11 October 2026, at home in Othaya, after a short illness. She taught at Othaya Primary for thirty-one years and sang in the PCEA Othaya choir for fifty. Family and friends are meeting every evening at 6 pm at the Kamau home until Friday 23 October.

Wife of Joseph · mother of five

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. (2 Timothy 4:7)

With love, the Kamau family

Funeral arrangements

Meetings, service and burial, as the family shared them

01 · GatherGathering

Family meetings

Evening prayers and planning

WhereKamau home, Othaya
AddressOff the Othaya–Kiriaini road, Othaya
DateEvery evening until Fri 23 Oct
Time6 PM – 8 PM

Family and friends meet each evening to pray together, share memories of Mwalimu Mary and plan her send-off.

Good to know
  • Contributions towards the send-off are received at each meeting
  • Each evening closes with a short prayer
Peter KamauSon · family coordinatorCall
Directions
02 · ServiceService

Funeral service

Celebrating Mary's life

WherePCEA Othaya Parish
AddressOthaya town, next to the market
DateSat 24 Oct
Time10 AM – 1 PM

A service of thanksgiving for her life, with the eulogy and tributes from her family, her pupils and the PCEA Othaya choir.

On the day
  1. 9 AMArrival and viewing
  2. 10 AMChurch service
  3. 12:30 PMBurial at the family home
Good to know
  • Wear purple, her colour
  • Please arrive by 09:30 for seating
  • The service is streamed for those who can't come
Grace NjeriFuneral committeeCall

Watch the live stream on the day

Directions
03 · Funeral detailsBurial

Funeral details

Laid to rest at the family home

Funeral homeLee Funeral Home, Nairobi
Burial locationThe family home, Othaya
DateSat 24 Oct
Time11 AM – 3 PM

Mary will be laid to rest beside her husband's parents. Buses leave Nairobi early in the morning.

On the day
  1. 6 AMBus leaves Kencom stage, Nairobi
  2. 11 AMBurial service
  3. 1 PMLunch and vote of thanks
Good to know
  • The burial is outdoors: bring an umbrella or a hat
Directions

The programme

  1. 9 AMArrival and viewingPCEA Othaya Parish grounds
  2. 10 AMChurch serviceLed by Rev. John Mwangi
    • Opening prayer · Rev. John Mwangi
    • Amazing Grace · Everyone
    • Psalm 23 · Jane Kamau
    • The eulogy · Peter Kamau
    • Tributes from the family · Her children and grandchildren
    • Blessed Assurance · Othaya Parish choir
    • The sermon · Rev. John Mwangi
  3. 12:30 PMBurial at the family homeOthaya, Nyeri
    • Committal · Rev. John Mwangi
    • Vote of thanks · James Kamau

Hymns

Getting there

The family's bus from Nairobi
From
Kencom stage, Nairobi
Leaves
Sat 24 Oct
Time
6 AM
Finding the homeIn the family's words

“Turn left at Othaya stage; ask for Mama Mary's home.”

Directions
What to wearWear purple, her colour.
In 3 days

Funeral service onSaturday 24 October

PCEA Othaya Parish

10 AM

Directions

Who to call

  • Peter KamauHer son
  • Grace NjeriFuneral committee
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