This archive report was first published on 26 September 2019.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sis Mary Muthoni Kamotho, a beloved member of the Raleigh, North Carolina community, who left this world on Friday, September 20th, 2019, after a brave fight with cancer.
Mary was a loving wife to the late Peter Kamotho Muchai and a devoted mother to Nahashon Muchai, Simon Gacheru, and Edwin Karina. She was also a proud grandmother to Eli Kamotho Muchai. Born to Teresa Wanjeri and the late Simon Gacheru Mukangu of Kagongo village, Mathioya, Muranga County, Mary will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Funeral arrangements are as follows: meetings will be held on Wednesday, September 25th, and Thursday, September 26th, at UBRC church, 124 Luther Road, Raleigh, NC 27610, from 6:30 pm. On Tuesday, September 24th, Friday, September 27th, and Saturday, September 28th, the family will meet at Mary's home, 2414 Jimmy Carter Way, Raleigh, NC, from 6:30 pm. Visitors are welcome to pay their respects at the home during the day.
A memorial service will be conducted on Sunday, September 29th, at UBRC, with viewing starting at 3:30 pm, followed by the memorial service. A fundraiser will be held to support the burial in Muranga, Kenya, and to assist the orphans, including one who is currently in college.
Contributions can be made by writing a check to Lucy Wachira or by using the following Zelle and CashApp details: Zelle: Bank of America Account number 237041645051, Routing: 053000196 (paper and electronic) or 026009593 (wires); CashApp: Lucy Wachira (919-760-7376), Mary Gacheru (919-880-5928), Bernard Kamara (919-449-7888). For more information, please contact Pst. S.Barine (919-221-1521), Pst. T. Nduati (919-949-2755), Ken Gacheru (919-880-6115), Lucy Wachira (919-760-7376), Bernard Wanjohi (919-449-7888), or Patrick Murimi (919-600-0494).
