This archive report was first published on 19 November 2019.
Evaline Mumbi Komu, a 39-year-old resident of Columbia, Maryland, USA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 16, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Evaline was preceded in death by her father, Samuel Komu. She is survived by her loving husband, Christopher Wachira Wanjue, and their dear daughter, Cynthia Wamaitha Wachira; her mother, Jane Wamuyu of Karatina, Kenya; siblings, Esther Wanjiru, Daniel Maina, Stanley Wang'ondu, Catherine Nyatoro, Caroline Nyawira; in-laws, Joseph and Mary Wanjue, and their children, Charles, Duncan, Michael, Teresa, and Richard; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
The family and friends are meeting daily at 6:00 PM at the Wachira's residence to share their condolences and support each other during this difficult time.
Visitation and memorial services will be held on Friday, November 22, 2019, at 5:00 PM at the Donald V. Borgwardt Funeral Home in Beltsville, MD 20705. Burial will follow at the Wanjue family farm in Nanyuki, Kenya.
The family is seeking prayer and financial support to help cover the estimated $21,500 in funeral expenses. Those who wish to contribute can do so through various means, including CashApp, checks, bank transfers, and Mpesa.
For those who would like to offer their condolences or support, please contact the following individuals:
- Alice Wanjiku Mbatia: +254-722 86 8488
- Charles Wanjue: +1 781 308 0558
- Joyce Chania Wanjue: +1 617 797 0150
- Pastor Gatambia: +1 301 802 8794
- Freddie Muroki: +1 202 846 3081
- Alex Mutonyi: +1 443 985 1633
- Dr. Henry Kerich: +1 704 968 3536
- Maina Komu: +254 721 20 6065
As Evaline's family and friends mourn her passing, they take comfort in her final words, 'I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness.'
