 MAGGIE |  MARY-LINDA |  DIANA |
|---|---|---|
 SERRAH |  BETTY |  EDDAH |
MAGGIE
Who was Rachel Sabwa? My Mother, my Friend, my Mentor, my Protector, my Advisor, my Prayer Warrior.Mama I will miss you but I know that you are in a good place with the Lord. I promise we will do our best to keep your light burning. All I know I learned from the best. Rest in Eternal Peace Mother Dearest. All my Loving. Maggie. Your Big Girl.
SERRAH
How do you thank someone who has taken you from crayons to perfume? Taught you right from wrong? Made you strong when you are feeling weak? It isn't easy but I'll try. My Mama, my best friend, my mentor, thank you for being there for me. In my mind, l know you will live on and on. I love you mama. Mkana mkogoti: Serra
MARY-LINDA
Mama was a special Woman. She was a mother to us and to so many others in our extended family and the Keveye village. Our loss is theirs too. We will miss her constance in our lives, her direction and sheltering love. While we mourn her loss , we are grateful to you all for joining us in celebrating her life. May she RIP.
BETTY
Mama you were a very special lady. You were caring, supportive and loving. What a great Jewel you were. You lived for all of us, loving us immensely. Mama you were an inspiring soul, always there for everyone. Mama, I will miss you kabisa. Rest in peace Mama Rest in perfect peace.
DIANA
Mom. It was an honor having you as a mother. You taught us right, and your strong Faith constantly sustained us all. Your love for all always radiated from your smile, and taught us to how to love. You bonded us as a family and kept us as one. We shall miss you, but we shall keep your lessons. We celebrate who you were to all, even beyond the immediate family. We love you.
EDAH
Dear mum, No words can Express the gap you have left in our hearts. You have made me what l am and your love is immeasurable. l want to admit that sometimes l felt that your extended Love to those around you was sharing you too much.. But Today l am proud of you for being so kind and caring. May the Lord reward you in heaven for your Contribution on this earth. Love you and will miss you. Your daughter Edah Rose.
Auntie Awino Asoka
Pole sana Betty, your children, grandchildren and the entire Sabwa family for the loss of mama. She was beautiful in and out, stood with our family all the time we had an issue. Attended all Asoka funerals even if it was a little kid. God has been good because i didn't know she would survive after the death of her dear husband & best friend. I remember the beautiful words she said to him that night before the burial day. #Mzee, my friend, please release me to go lay down and rest.. Am going not because I dont want to stay out with you but because of my health which you've been concerned about. Tomorrow will be a big day since you have many visitors, I need that strength to manage the day. Now am leaving you surrounded by all these people who love you soo much to be with you tonight. Let's celebrate the matriarch's life. May God's grace be sufficient.
James kadenyi
Gukhu was consistant and indiscriminate in her kindness and love. It is how come we all have the same cathedral in our hearts and souls, where she sits knitting and flashing smiles. I'll miss those private 'earshot only' catchups she prompted, when one visited. It was deeply moving and gratifying to watch her show that same love and interest towards Sandra in 2017.
Lugalia Edgar Senelwa
Rest in eternal Peace Mama Racheal Sabwa.. you positively impacted our lives in Keveye village.. Fond memories of you and your departed Mzee Simeon Sabwa... I strategically passed by your shop on my way to Vihiga High and was assured of some top up for bus fare, bread and soap...can't forget the Patcos Mama.. " Nyasaye akuhaniri ovogeri, Osome ni zinguru " was your rally call.. and your prayers in pure Lulogooli dialect was stunning..." Dada wu Mwami witu Yeso Kristo mmbuvaga oveye Nyasaye, kukwidzominya umugamba gwa rero kuvulamu ...." Nostalgic! I volunteered to clean up your compound as a bet to watch Diego Maradona in the 1986 world cup in Mexico on your black and white TV set when 'Kaguru' had locked other boys out.. while in primary school, I recall the numerous times we sneaked on your farm and helped ourselves on sugar cane, bananas 'amengu', pawpaws et al..😀.. You set up the energy saving Jikos in your home and trained many women folks on the use.. with 'Gineda' as you fondly called her...my mum (RIP) on your side... never ever saw you idle, if not reading the Bible or humming hymnals from TTN (Tsinyimbu Tsya Nyasaye), Knitting was your big hobby! Visitors to your home never left without carrying 'omutere, livogoi, zisaga, imito...' Your contribution to the Quaker Church growth was immeasurable Mama Kenya... USFW is minus with your demise! I celebrate a life well lived..
Rachael Rennitta Asoka
Guku, my best friend, my namesake, you were truly special. You may have passed on, but your memories would always live within us. Your life was full of loving deeds, you always prayed for us, you prayed for my son, you encouraged me every time we spoke. I remember waking up to your melodic voice as you sang hymns of praise. I learnt a lot of my luhya hymns then! One of your favorite songs was “ukimaliza kazi utavalishwa taji”. You deserve your crown QUEEN MOTHER, because yours was truly a life well lived. You have fought the good fight, you have finished the race and kept the faith. Rest in Peace Grandma. Always and forever.
Bilha Adagala Zimbabwe
Celebrating Mama Rachel Sabwa Dear Sabwa Family I received news of Mama Rachel's passing on Friday 5th May 2023 with great sadness. I regret that l'm failing to speak with Sabwa family by phone at this time due to Network problems. I join the Sabwa family, relatives and friends in a loving Celebration of Mama Rachel's well lived, and long life-span. She has richly enhanced all our lives over several decades and generations. We thank God for blessing us with her loving, creative and gentle spirit. I'm personally blessed to have spent a few hours visiting with Mama Rachel each time l return home. She's always reminded me of the strong ties that bind the Sabwa and Adagala families and has helped to fill the gap left by the early departure of our own Mama Erica Doris. I know that the Sabwa family will greatly miss Mama Rachel. May her memory live on among them and us all...for ever. May God grant Her Departed Soul Rest in Eternal Peace! I look forward to information about arrangements for Mama Rachel's Final Journey Home.
Christine Sabwa Mühlematter
Because words simply cannot describe what you were and still are. We had you for so many wonderful years and could never imagine you suddenly not being there. You were love in its purest form, encouraged us, celebrated our triumphs, picked us up when we fell, you just had that inexplicable strength, you never faltered. You were the glue and pillar for a large family, and you instilled values in us which makes us such a close-knit family where we are always there for each other no matter what. You not only cared for your family but for all those around you and you so selflessly reached out to help. Rest easy, you lived a memorable life, your work here is done, and we will pick up where you stopped. We will remember you fondly, even through our tears, we still smile when we think of all the great memories we are left with as you go on your final journey.
Seline Omondi
Surely Guku,,,nikama ndoto 😭😭😭i remember the day i lost my parent u took care of us,,, Guku we've lost our pillar,our prayer worrior, our safe space, our Guku.You've been our anchor and now it feels like someone just pulled the rug from under our feet and we are standing on sinking sand. You always had wise couheel for us,we'll miss you Guku's ears that listened genuinely.His hands that always upheld us, his love that was eternal and his prayers that always covered us. Now the room will longer echo with your laughter since you've moved on into the afterlife bt know and love you, like we still do,your memory will warm our hearts till we meet at Jesus' feet. We thank God for the time we had with you. We loved you in life and in death, we still do, find rest on Christ's bosom Gukuuu😭😭😭
alex kadenyi
The physical reality of this moment cuts so deep. I do pray that we can all find some solace in the gift of your undying essence which fed firmly and so deeply into all souls you touched. While Grief stricken, I am equally awestruck by your endless capacity to affect all things positive. The world is an immeasurably better place having had you in it and now with you in us. We will do you proud. Rest in eternal grace.
metrine egonya
Grandma, a best friend, a mentor. We thank God for the time He allowed us to learn from her and to experience her love. Truly thank God for the precious times and moments that we were privileged to spend with this precious gem, who influenced us to honor God. Guku always reminded us that, the most important thing in life is to live a peaceful life, a life of faith and trusting in God. Her phrase, “Uyanze Nyasaye na umenye ni mirembe na vandu vosi” will forever ring a bell in my ears. Guku, a compassionate giver. She didn't amass anything for herself but rather always extended a helping hand to those who really needed it. We have learnt to be diligent, dutiful, responsible, God fearing, kind, compassionate and caring through the hands of our grandma. She was a pillar of the home. Even as much as she would no longer be physically with us, her great deeds live within us. Her selfless acts of generosity and kindness cascade to us and even for the generations to come. Her love remains implanted in our hearts, her awesomeness imprinted on our faces, her memories stuck in our minds. And today and in the days to come, we celebrate her. We thank God for allowing us to spend such joyous life occasions and wisdom with Guku. And even today as we face one of the toughest seasons in our lives to bid Guku farewell, Guku once taught me from Ezekiel 37 "This is what the Sovereign LORD says to these bones: I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life”. Just the way God gave life to the dry bones, God gives joy and life in the toughest seasons in our lives. May her dear soul rest in eternal peace.
Tony Fairman
Sympathies and pole sana on your loss. She fought the good fight and won and will rest in peace.
cecile thomas ochieng
Dear Diana, John and Family, My deepest condolences on the loss of your dearest Mum. May you & the family find peace and celebrate her long & loving life. Love Margaret
Margaret
Dear Diana, John and Family, My deepest condolences on the loss of your dearest Mum. May you & the family find peace and celebrate her long & loving life. Love Margaret
Seline Omondi
Metrine Egonya
cecil thomas ochieng
Surely Guku,nikama ndoto 😭😭😭 I remember the day I lost my parent u took care of us, Guku we've lost our pillar, our prayer warrior, our safe space, our Guku. You've been our anchor and now it feels like someone just pulled the rug from under our feet and we are standing on sinking sand. You always had wise counsel for us, we'll miss you Guku's ears that listened genuinely. His hands that always upheld us, his love that was eternal and his prayers that always covered us. Now the room will longer echo with your laughter since you've moved on into the afterlife but know and love you, like we still do, your memory will warm our hearts till we meet at Jesus' feet. We thank God for the time we had with you. We loved you in life and in death, we still do, Find rest on Christ's bosom Gukuuu😭😭😭
Grandma, a best friend, a mentor. We thank God for the time He allowed us to learn from her and to experience her love. Truly thank God for the precious times and moments that we were privileged to spend with this precious gem, who influenced us to honor God. Guku always reminded us that, the most important thing in life is to live a peaceful life, a life of faith and trusting in God. Her phrase, “Uyanze Nyasaye na umenye ni mirembe na vandu vosi” will forever ring a bell in my ears. Guku, a compassionate giver. She didn't amass anything for herself but rather always extended a helping hand to those who really needed it. We have learnt to be diligent, dutiful, responsible, God fearing, kind, compassionate and caring through the hands of our grandma. She was a pillar of the home. Even as much as she would no longer be physically with us, her great deeds live within us. Her selfless acts of generosity and kindness cascade to us and even for the generations to come. Her love remains implanted in our hearts, her awesomeness imprinted on our faces, her memories stuck in our minds. And today and in the days to come, we celebrate her. We thank God for allowing us to spend such joyous life occasions and wisdom with Guku. And even today as we face one of the toughest seasons in our lives to bid Guku farewell, Guku once taught me from Ezekiel 37 "This is what the Sovereign LORD says to these bones: I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life”. Just the way God gave life to the dry bones, God gives joy and life in the toughest seasons in our lives. May her dear soul rest in eternal peace.
In these past few days, my heart has been heavy with sorrow. The loss of my dear grandmother has left a void that words cannot fully express. She was more than a mere presence in my life; she was an extraordinary inspiration and a beacon of light. Whenever I returned to our humble village, a profound warmth would envelop my being, for I knew that Grandma's loving spirit was there, watching over me. Unbeknownst to her, she bestowed upon me a boundless well of hope, spurring me onward in my endeavors. Her sweet smile, her radiant aura, and her unparalleled ability to make everyone feel cherished were constant reminders of the love that encompassed our lives. Today, we gather to honor and celebrate you, Grandma, and the indelible mark you have left upon our hearts. Your influence was profound, and your actions touched our lives in countless ways. Your love knew no bounds, and it continues to transcend even in your absence. Though you may no longer be with us physically, I find solace in knowing that you are watching over us from above. Grandma, you are my guiding light, my world. I am comforted by the unwavering belief that you will forever remain by our side, providing strength and love when we need it most. The memories we shared, the lessons you imparted, and the immeasurable love you showered upon us will forever be cherished. In this tribute to you, Grandma, know that my love for you knows no bounds. Your presence may have transcended the earthly realm, but your spirit lives on within us, inspiring us to be kind, loving, and resilient. Until we meet again, I will carry your love in my heart, and I will strive to make you proud. With all my love
rosa & anna
Diana and John, Praying for comfort and strength. -Rosa & Anna
mansi
Dear Dr. K and family, Pelase accept my depest conslences on the passing of your mum. May her long and beautiful life be an abundant source of memories. Lots of love and warmly Mansi
lydia
Dear Diana and John, I am so sorry about your mum's passing. May the Lord give you strength. - Lydia
ruth abi
Dear Diana and John, May the good lord give you the grace and may He be your anchor durin gthis season. -Ruth Abi
harleen
Dear Dr. K, My deepest condolences. Lots of love and warmth to you and your family.
khs kuria
Dear Diana & John & family Please accept our sincere condolences. We pray mum's soul rests in eternal peace. Am sure she will be missed -- but she is in a better place. Love and Best wishes KHS Kuria