This archive report was first published on 19 November 2019.
Evaline Mumbi Komu, a devoted wife, mother, and daughter, has left behind a legacy of love and devotion after a courageous battle with cancer. She passed away on November 16, 2019, at the age of 39.
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, as well as her mother, Jane Wamuyu, and siblings, Esther Wanjiru, Daniel Maina, Stanley Wang'ondu, Catherine Nyatoro, and Caroline Nyawira.
Her family and friends are meeting daily at 6:00 PM at the Wachira's residence, located at 7531 Rain Flower Way, Columbia, MD 21046 USA, and at Norwich Union, 4th Floor, Room 6, Nairobi Kenya.
A visitation and memorial service will be held on Friday, November 22, 2019, at 5:00 PM at the Donald V. Borgwardt Funeral Home in Beltsville, MD 20705.
Her burial will take place at the Wanjue family farm in Nanyuki, Kenya.
The family is appealing for prayer and financial support to help with the transport and funeral expenses, estimated at $21,500.
Financial support options include CashApp, checks, Bank of America account, and Mpesa. Contact information for those who wish to offer support or condolences is available below.
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.'
Those who wish to offer support or condolences may contact:
- 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
