Sunrise : 10th July 1932 Sunset: 6th July 2025
It is with deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Mr. John Baptista Wachira Gathiga (JB) of Mau-Narok, Nakuru County.
Beloved son of the late Paul Gathiga Gathirimu and Jane Wanjiru Gathiga.
A devoted husband of the late Esther Wanjira Wachira (Wagicheru).A cherished father of Samuel Murage Wachira, the late Susan Wanjiru Wachira/Mirichu, Sr. Mary Joyce Wairimu Wachira, former Principal of Precious Blood Girls Sch, Riruta, Fr.Mutahi David (Wakili) of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri, Cecilia Wanja Wachira of St.Vincent Kiamuiru Sec Sch, Mr. Charles Mwangi Wachira of Mathaithi Girls Sec Sch, Karatina and Alice Wangari Wachira of Irigithathi Sec Sch, Naromoru.
A dear father-in-law of Irene Wairimu, Stella Mukami, and Humphrey Mirichu.
Daily Masses are being held at his farm in Mau-Narok and at his residence in Wendiga, Mweiga at 3:30PM, in both locations.
The cortege will leave Egerton University Funeral Home on Friday, 11/07/2025 at 9:00AM, followed by the Funeral Mass at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Mau-Narok, and later the burial at his home in Mau-Narok.
We invite friends and family to join us in honoring the life and legacy of this humble, faithful, and loving patriarch.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace. Amen! “Blessed are those who die in the Lord; they will rest from their labors, for their deeds will follow them.” – Revelation 14:13