one year ago today, i woke up to the worst news of my life. the pain i felt cannot be described. time has flown and the pain of losing you is still fresh. iv'e tried to get closure and move on but i just can't. i still have too many questions.life has changed in many ways and i miss you soooo much . i am now a mom and wish you had met my lovely Sam . She looks just like me especially in some baby photos you took of me.  my other big day is coming up and to be honest i have mixed emotions about it. i wish you were there to walk me down the isle with mom and be part of the day as well.all i can do now is hope to feel your presence and love. in all of this i thank God for the time we shared and the beautiful memories we made. life is hard without you. everything is so confusing. atleast the pain and suffering is now over for you. i know you are having a restful time. you deserve it. i promise to always make you proud and take care of mom. you still remain the very best dad. see you later my daddy, my forever friend.

CELEBRATING GRANDPA

The love we have for grandpa will never fade away.we will think of him, our special friend throughout each passing day. He was a man who had

smiles to brighten your days who always made you feel good with his warm

words of praise. And what’s more he knew what to do to make wishes come true.

Guka was someone who always had good stories to tell, but just as important he

knew how to be a good listener as well. He was patient and kind and the very

best friend you could ever have. When we walk into the room and see his empty

chair; although we know he is resting, we will feel his presence there.

Memories are forever be they of laughter or tears.We will always treasure that

special smile, that caring heart, that warm embrace, you always gave us,

throughout  our entire lives......and we are proud to tell the world that he was our

special GUKA.

 From :~Kimani & Muthee, Myles & Maya, Elvis, Abigail and also welcome our

latest additions Samantha and Brianna to share grandpa's memories

The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their

mother and I want to start by thanking my Mom for having such great taste

in men. She chose Dad a man who would love, honor and respect her for 42

years, until God called him home. Whose love she likewise returned. Two peas

in a loving pod for a lifetime. We want to thank you Mom for selecting for us

the most wonderful and loving father, one we could respect, treasure and adore,

one who was such a loving and caring man. How deeply and tenderly he loved

us each in his own special way and we him. We will cherish his memory.

Truly a rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands

are empty. The story of Dad is one of a life well lived. No matter what

the role he played, he did it well. We had always thought life was simple and

smooth-sailing for our family, but as time progressed, we began to each see

much sacrifice was made by our parents. Sacrifices that have positively

influenced our lives and will no doubt continue to guide us in our journey.

Dad didn’t tell us how to live; he lived and let us watch him do it. To

us, Dad always portrayed himself as an emotionally strong man who

no matter how tough situations were or how bleak the future seemed, he

would be able to remain strong and continue to be the pillar of hope and

support in our lives, through his actions he showed us the importance of

trying before giving in and influencing us to be tenacious in pursuit of our

dreams.

Respected for his ability and integrity, those who knew him, knew he

was a man of convictions who strongly believed, talked and firmly stood

for the things that were important. He was always the good shepherd to anyone.

He did all this and more,quietly,silently and with humility.

As Dad has left us for his heavenly abode, we know his heavenly father is

waiting to tell him how proud He is of him. All his extended family, his father

(our dear grandfather joseph) and friends who went before him too are there to

welcome him. His God who he worshipped so well will embrace him and say:

“Peter you have lived a wonderful life – welcome home.”

Death and tomorrow is just the next heartbeat away. As Dad joins the

heavenly chorus, we too lift up our voices and join him with grateful

hearts and thanksgiving. As wonderful witnesses of his cheerful life, all who

had the opportunity to meet with him will sorely miss him. He will continue

to live on in our hearts and memories and be a lasting source of inspiration to

us. And for the short time we have remaining here on earth, we are grateful

to him and Mom for instilling in us good quality things. And now it’s time to

say goodnight, let the angels take thee to thy rest. We miss you already and

will love you forever until we meet again. May God hold you in the palm of

his hand; rest in God’s peace and in our love.

Dad a sons first hero, a daughters first love. We love you

The late Peter Kimani was born in 1947 at Kihuro Village,Mukarara, Kangema in Murang’a County.His parents are the late Joseph Maina Kamau and Monica Gathoni Maina. His siblings are Japhlete Kamau, Mary Nyambura Mugo, Charity Warwinu Ndirangu and Bernard Wanjama. He was the 2nd born child of the family.

EDUCATION.

He started his education at Watuha Primary School in 1956 and he passed the Common Entrance very well and proceeded to Ofafa Jericho Secondary School, Nairobi for his 'O’ Levels between 1966 and 1969. He developed a great desire for education which made him a tutor to the other children of his age group,he valued Education.

EMPLOYMENT

After completing school in 1969, he joined Bank of Baroda in 1970 as a clerk. While in employment, he studied banking at the Kenya Institute of Bankers (KIB). Through his hard work he rose through the ranks and retired as a manager in 2003 having worked in Kisumu,Nairobi and Thika branches. He was liked by all who worked under him as well as his senior managers at the bank

CHURCH

He was baptized, as a child, on 23rd August 1948 at the Church Missionary Society (CMS) in Weithaga which is now ACK. His god parents were Mr. and Mrs. Crispin Mwangi. He was confirmed in 1959 by the late bishop Obadiah Kariuki.He has been a devoted Christian who has been instrumental in church development activities which include ACK Watuha, ACK St. John (Mukarara), ACK St. James (Buruburu) and lately ACK St. Andrew Pro Cathedral (Thika) where he was a member of the building committee.

MARRIAGE.

He met the love of his life, Margaret Wangari in 1969. They got married in 1972 at the ACK Watuha Church. Their best man and best maid were Mr. John Kamau & Mrs.Florence Mwangi respectively. They were blessed with 6 children; Monica Njeri, Irene Wanjiru, Clement Maina, Mercy Nyambura, Susan Warwinu and Evangeline Mukami.

SICKNESS.

The late Peter Kimani suddenly fell sick on Tuesday, 17th May 2011 and wasrushed to M.P. Shah Hospital where he was admitted in the ICU and had been undergoing treatment under the care of Dr. Wairagu, Dr. Mwangi, Dr. Jane Maina, Dr.Otieno and the nurses at the ICU. On 29th May 2011, he went to be with the Lord at the age of 64.He is survived by his beloved wife Margaret, 6 children and 8 grandchildren.
Peter will be missed by many for he was a true friend, who would go an extra mile for others. He was cheerful, generous and kind hearted. He was a role model and was emulated by many of different age groups.

“In God’s Hands you rest, and in our hearts you live forever.”

Rest in Eternal peace DAD.