This archive report was first published on 7 June 2020.
Bedan Muthinji, a beloved member of the Daytona Beach community, tragically lost his life on June 1st, 2020, at Halifax Hospital in Daytona Beach, Florida, after suffering severe brain damage from an accidental pool drowning on May 23rd, 2020.
According to his family's wishes, Bedan's body is currently in Daytona Beach, awaiting shipment to Kenya for burial.
Following a meeting on June 2nd, 2020, at Daytona Beach, the family and friends of Bedan Muthinji have announced the following updates:
- Daily prayers and fellowship will continue at Bedan's residence, starting at 7:30 PM, at 1025 S Beach Street, Apt 190, Daytona Beach, Florida, 32114.
- A memorial service will be announced later.
- Friends and family in Kenya are meeting at Mama Bedan's home in Kangema, Muranga.
- Financial assistance is urgently needed to cover funeral expenses, estimated at $12,000, which includes costs for the funeral home, embalming, transportation to Kenya, and burial site fees.
Donations can be made through various channels, including CashApp to Evan Kiburu (386-405-2603, $EvanKiburu), Nelius Thuita (443-525-7915), GoFundMe, or Zelle to Evan Kiburu ([email protected]).
For further information or to offer support, please contact Evan Kiburu at 386-405-2603 or Nelius Thuita at 443-525-7915.
The family expresses gratitude for the outpouring of support, thoughts, and prayers during this difficult time.
May Bedan's soul rest in peace, and may God grant eternal rest to him.
