Like a bright lamp you came and left. We celebrate you – husband, dad, son, brother, uncle and friend. The many times we shared you were one jovial man; always cheerful, always joking. Laughter abounded around you, and we loved your company and friendship.

As we say kwaheri, we know the Lord has taken you to a better place, though we sigh and weep – at times loudly and at times quietly - as we shall miss you dearly.

Tell us how we shall live and continue without you? The Lord holds all the answers and we know and are in great comfort that you are in God’s loving hands. He who began the good work in you has completed it well and we shall continuously bless you.

We shall not mourn but continue to remember you for your smile, jokes, laughter and good cheer.

We shall not mourn but remember you for the impact you had in all our lives, and that shall continue to live on.

John Gichuki was the beloved husband to Mary Nyawira and loving dad to Alice Wangui, Lucy Muthoni, Timothy Muthondio and Dennis Kingori.

John, we loved you. May the Lord grant you eternal rest till we meet again.

A tribute from your family.