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Joseph Riechi,
When you were born, you became our brother; now that you have departed from us,
we pray you become our guardian angel. In Christ Jesus, may the Almighty God forgive,
accept, and grant you a perfect place in His kingdom until we meet someday. May your
gentle soul rest in perfect peace.

Advocate Orina Riechi,

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When you grow up with someone, they become your best friend and confidante.
What do you do when you suddenly lose your brother? These brother death quotes from
a sister may help you express what you are going through if you do not have the words.
Rest in Peace.

Peter Onsomu,
You gave no one a last farewell, nor ever said goodbye. You were gone before we knew
it, and only God knows why. A million times we will miss you, a million times we will
cry. In our hearts you hold a place, no one else can ever fill. It broke our hearts to lose
you, but you didn’t go alone., for part of us went with you, the day God took you home.
We will meet again someday I know in a better place.
Loved beyond words, Missed beyond measure.

Dr. Kibagendi Mitiambo,

Now that you are in the glory of the Lord, we know that you are very peaceful, because
here on earth you always did good and you strived to be happy every day of your life.
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We hope to see you again. We will always remember you.
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 Funeral Programme TRUBUTES
MY LOVELY HUSBAND
If Wishes were horses , I wish I could have said goodbye my husband
Thursday, 23rd November, 2023 I wish I could you could have given the sign, I could have said what I WHAT A LOVELY DAD ( SON JOSHUA OISERA)
wanted. If I knew it would be last day, time and minute to see you that Dear dad I’m so much grateful to Almighty God,
night, I would have said a word. You never gave me a chance to say who gifted me a Father like you. Your importance
07:00 AM Family members and friends assemble at Lee funeral home goodbye, it was not able to tell you how much you changed my life. in my life could not be expressed in words. Thank you for
I was not able to tell you how much you changed my life, my husband everything. rest in peace
08:00 AM Brief sermon and prayers at the funeral chapel. why at this time, soon. They Say, “there Is a reason for everything but *I LOVE YOU DAD*
08:30 AM Cortege leaves Lee Funeral for KISII-home why was it you at this time? They say that time will heal but why was
it necessary at this time? Neither time nor reason will change the way
03:00 PM Arrival at Kioge SDA Church I feel. For no one knows the heartbreak that lies behind our smile. No
one Knows how many times we went down but still stood strong. You
05:00PM Arrival home for night vigil were so wonderful I lack words to describe you. You were a caring, WHAT A LOVELY DADY( SON JIM RIECHI)
Friday 24th Nov. 2023. Loving, Kind, Calm, and very handsome husband. You were a pillar in
the Family, Kibagendi you left us when we needed you the most but we
Dear Dad
Ooh this one cut too deep, having to say goodbye to you has been
leave everything upon God. He knows better. a wave of emotions that I have never experienced before. I still
Venue. Clement Kibagend Riechi's Home/ Nyobweri *Rest Easy My Love* can’t believe this, you were such a great dad to me and my siblings,
Thank you for the great times, the love, the support and for being
09.00AM Arrival of guests and viewing of body WHAT A LOVELY DADY( SON DANFAS MOKAYA) the greatest dad. I will forever cherish you. This is not a goodbye
A light is from a family gone, A voice loved us gone, A place is vacant in it’s a see you again. Lots of love
our home, Which never can be filled,God gave us a lovely father, A father
10.00AM Opening of prayers who never grew old, A father was there for the family with a helping hand,
God help us now to accept your plan, We miss you dady and forever we will *A caring father ( Daughter in law Sheba)*
10:20AM Service song (various choirs) be missing you in our hearts you will remain, Your loving words, advice, My father in law had some of the best jokes I have ever heard.
smile , jokes, caring and gentle face, No one can take our father’s place, His sense of humour and fashion were remarkable . I remember
10.30AM Speeches May the choirs of Angeles receive him and have a rest and peace him as an incredibly kind hearted person. During the early days
- Home representatives everlasting till we meet again Amen of my marriage I was uneasy_The sort of tension that comes with
- Family transitioning to new places. My father in law noticed this and he
- In-laws kept reassuring me."This is your home now,feel free, be comfortable"
WHAT A LOVELY DADY ( SON CYRUS MANWA) To this day ,I remember those words.They made me feel at home .
- Church representatives Dad you were a teacher, a mentor, and a friend. You taught us the value of I can go on and on but truth is we will dearly miss you Dad. In the
- Nairobi representatives education and the power of knowledge. You encouraged us to dream big and words of apostle Paul “You fought a good fight,finished the race
- Kinyara representative's to never give up on our aspirations. Your wisdom and guidance will forever and kept the faith". Although we may not have you physically,
- Govt representatives be etched in our hearts, guiding us through life's challenges , your memory will forever be engraved in our hearts . Till we meet
- Eulogy As we say our final goodbyes, let us carry your memory with us, honoring again on that bright morning Father,we will treasure the time we
you by living our lives with the same kindness, compassion, and love that had together!
12:00 PM Service songs by various choirs and Offering hymns you showed us. Rest in peace, We love you, and we will miss you always
12.00 PM Service songs by various choirs and Offering hymns A caring father ( Daughter in law truphena bonareri)
WHAT A LOVELY DADY ( SON JULIUS ASUMA) You were a dad who was so special , And who was loved very
12.30pm Sermon and prayers. "In loving memory of my dear father, I am forever indebted to you for much,You brought so much happiness in my life, You were always
the love and guidance you provided throughout my life. Your unwavering
1.30pm Procession to the grave support and selflessness will forever be etched in my heart. Your legacy of
kind and caring,
And so understanding too, And if help was ever needed dad,
1.45pm Grave side service kindness, compassion, and strength will continue to inspire me to be the It was so freely comes from you, You were a blessing to me and
best version of myself. I am grateful for the memories we shared and the many, And brought joy to my life when, I needed it most
2.00pm Laying of wreaths lessons you taught me. Although you may be physically gone, your spirit Now that there are no words to describe your importance
will forever be with me. Rest in eternal peace, dear father. I will always
2.15pm Vote of thanks cherish your memory and be forever indebted to you.”
and powerful influence you made into my life,
Please God help us to accept your wish .
3.00pm Mourners leave at their pleasure
 NINTARE N`AYE
1 Mr Clement Kibagendi Riechi was born in 1962 at Omwancha village and later relocated to Buri where they settled to
Nyasae nintare Naye, Bun` Enoku atarete;
Mbwate okoboko kwane, Inkwane n`Aye boronge;
Nintaror` enchera buya;Yeso, ntare amo Naye.
2
Tingotara inche bweka,Mwaga nomotindi bori;
Amatemwa abuchire,Ababisa nabange bo;
Kiria emerindo nyancha,Omonene! ntare Naye.
3 Campus where he graduated with Diploma in Civil Engneering. He proceeded to Uganda where he joined Fairland University
Korambwate okoboko,Ense tekombera kende;
Nintare nde omoremu,Goika ng`ik` Omoerio;
Ndore omochie Zayoni,Omotoria, ntare Naye.
BOGIM` OBUYA MBWENG`E
1.
`Bogima obuya mbweng`e, buna rito rokogwa
Bun` ebigar` ebiom` obe ang`e, Matuko nkoer` are nababe batugutwe;
Mabera nkoer` ar` obe ang`e.
CHORUS:
Ob` ang`e, ob` ang`e, Yeso gakorangeria obe ang`e
Goteban` as` ebibe gesieri nagesiekwe, Birero biao mbosa ob` ang`e.
2.
Bisicha biya bisira basae bagota, Tori n`engaki entamb` ob` ang`e;
Nyasae okorangeirie tiga ogotayaya, Karwe as` obosiru ob` ang`e.
3.
Bwang` engaki neete, emechando echiche, Tama goch` ase Yes` ob` ang`e;
Kab` aye omong`aini tosiekerwa isiko, Erio oche gosir` ob` ang`e.
4.
Aye omonyabibe Igw` eriogi ria Yeso, Aba Igoro bagok, ob` ang`e;
Tama korw` omosunte Bweorokie `se Yeso,`Chak` orogendo bon` ob` ang`e.
EARLY LIFE
date in Mwa- Kibagendi village, Ikuruma sub-location, Marani sub-county, Kisii county . He was the third bornchild
to the late John Riechi Kibagendi and the late mama Dr usilla Nyamoita and Aska Kemunto. He was brother to
Magarete Kangwana, Bochaberi, Nyanganyi, Agnes, Sofia and Stella. Clement was a happy , vibrant, friendly and
honest person. He was initiated into adulthood in 1972.
EDUCATION
Clement Kiabagendi started his early education in 1970 at Kioge SD A primary school Kisii county, where he did his Certificate of
Primary Education (C.P.E) in the year 1978, then he proceeded to Itibo Boys High School and later transfered to Kenyoro
secondary school where he did his East Africa Certificate of Education (K.C.E) in 1982. In the year 2001 he joined KHIBIT Kisii
and graduated with BSC Degree.
WORKING LIFE
Clement started working with The Ministry of Works Transport and Communication Nairobi in the year 1983 as a
clerric officer,roads department under the rural access progrmm. He worked in various stations under roads department
including Suneka, Mombasa and Gilgil where worked diligently till he opted for early retirement in the year 2000.
CHURCH LIFE
Clement was baptised in 1999 and an active, generous and truly committed Christian. He was not only a
member of Kioge SDA Church in Kisii but an Elder (Omorisia). Due to his commitment, the Church chose
him as the elder in charge of Developments.
MARRIAGE LIFE
Clement Kibagendi married his dear wife, Sarah in 1987, and together were blessed with five sons, namely: Danfas
Mokaya, Cyrus Manwa, Julius Asuma, Joshua Oisera and Jim Riechi. He was father in-law to Truphena, Caroline,
Sheilla and Shebah.
SICKNESS
Clement Kibagendi lived a healthy life until two years ago when he started feeling unwell by complaining of
abdominal pains. He attended Oasis Hospital, Kisii level 5, and Dr Nyagoko Clinic, where he was treated and
discharged frequently . Early 2023 he was taken to Nairobi Coptic Hospital, where some advanced clinical evaluations
revealed an obstruction in his common bile duct (obstructive jaundice) He underwent a successful operation to relieve
the obstruction using a stent and was discharged home stable and put on follow up. He lived comfortably without
symptoms for seven months, after which the symptoms recurred again. He was admitted to Nairobi Hospital, where
he under went stent revision and further evaluation. Further clinical work ups and evaluation of his sickness
revealed that Mr. Clement had cholangiocarcinoma (a cancer that affects the common bile duct that drains the liver.
He was scheduled to be refer red to India for further specialized treatment on 9th November 2023, but his condition
continued to deteriorate and hence rendered unfit to travel. He was admitted to Coptic Hospital to stabilize his
condition before travel. On the night of 11th November 2023 while receiving treatment at Coptic hospital, he went into
sudden cardiac arrest following an episode of difficulties in breathing and efforts to resuscitate him did not bear
fruits and he succumbed to the illness on 12th November at around 3am
 WITH HIS 2ND SON
WITH HIS 2ND SON CYRUS MANWA
CYRUS MANWA

EARLY LIFE EARLY LIFE WITH HIS WIFE EARLY LIFE WITH HIS CHILDRED

WITH HIS BROTHER AND SONS

JOSHUA, JULIUS, DANFAS AND JIM

EARLY LIFE WITH HIS MATATU

WEDDING DAY WITH HIS FATHER

WITH HIS WIFE

WITH HIS COUSINS

AT THE WEDDING OF HIS SON WEDDING DAY
JULIUS