US based Kenyan family seeks financial support to bury kin
A Kenyan family based in the United States of America (USA) is appealing for financial assistance to facilitate the burial of their beloved family member, Mr George Kamau Nyotta, who passed away on August 23, 2023, while receiving treatment at John Hopkins Hospital Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
The family expressed their heartfelt desire to bring Mr Nyotta’s remains back to Kenya, where he will find his final resting place on August 9, 2023.
To commemorate Mr Nyotta’s life and offer prayers for his soul, family and friends have been gathering both physically and virtually via Zoom for prayer sessions. These gatherings are taking place at 2 Michaela Ct, Parkville, MD 21234, starting at 7:00 PM.
A memorial service to honor Mr Nyotta’s memory was held on September 2, 2023, starting at 1 PM at St. Andrews International Christian Community Anglican (ICCAE) Church, located at 6515 Loch Raven Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21239.
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In Kenya, friends, and family have been holding daily meetings at the Blue Springs Hotel, commencing at 6:00 PM, as well as at his residence in Mukangu Village, Murang’a County.
The family has outlined the schedule for Mr Nyotta’s journey home to Kenya. Once his body arrives in Kenya through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), it will be transferred to the Montezuma Funeral Home at Kabati.
“The cortege leaves Montezuma Funeral Home at Kabati on Saturday, September 9, 2023, for burial at Makungu Village, Kahuhia Location in Murang’a County,” the statement further read.
He is survived by his wife Ms Doreen Nyawira Kamau and children, Cassie Virginia Kiendano Kamau (Kenya), Filner Nyotta Kamau (Kenya), Jane Gatugi Kamau (Kenya), and Gabe Nyotta Kamau (Baltimore).
To assist the family in covering the expenses associated with bringing Mr. Nyotta home and conducting his final rites in Kenya, they have provided details for financial support.
Contributions can be sent via CashApp to: $wanyambu and through Zelle to: 443-616-9560.
“Financial Support for his final Journey home to Kenya will be highly appreciated,” the family said.
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