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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Evelyn Nkirote Gitonga 35 years old who passed away on June 2, 2018. Evelyn was a career banker who dedicated her life to improving healthcare in Kenya. She will be profoundly missed by everyone whose lives she touched.

September 20, 2023
September 20, 2023
Always missed Evelyne, now its five years and we all miss you.
Continue resting in peace
June 3, 2023
June 3, 2023
Evelyn - I cannot believe it has been five years since we lost you. Despite all that has happened in those years - including a crazy pandemic where your skills supporting health facilities were very much needed - it seems like only yesterday that you were applying your highly skilled, no-nonsense approach to increasing health access in Africa. We miss you every day.
September 15, 2022
September 15, 2022
Today would have been your 40th birthday..i can only imagine what we would have done to mark this milestone... vacay..shopping .....the party ....the fun ...laughter.i miss you very much my friend..contiue resting with the angels..
June 3, 2022
June 3, 2022
Forever remembering you and your great spirit, dearest. Our memories are always cherished.
October 1, 2021
October 1, 2021
She was so beautiful
Forever in our hearts ❤
September 15, 2021
September 15, 2021
Happy birthday Nkirote dearest, I'm sure you're having a blast up there... :-)
September 17, 2020
September 17, 2020
Evelyn
You started off my banking career by handing over a very clean loan book back in 2007.
May your soul rest in peace.
Always Remembered.
June 3, 2020
June 3, 2020
It’s really special when you meet people that inspire you and teach you things you’ll forever remember them for.
Evelyn was so confident despite being an introvert, her words carried weight and man, try to win an argument with her, her knowledge and determination would just humble you down.
Her presence in the office was felt, her absence even more. What I appreciated most about her was how real she was. No bullsh*t, no games, no lies, no fear. Staying true to yourself no matter what. Keep your intentions clear.
It’s 2y since we lost her, my love and appreciation are ever stronger.
April 15, 2019
April 15, 2019
I will always miss you even though you were my aunt i so you as my second mother and i have always cherished the gifts you gave me when you travelled to other countries.....Your spirit lives in me forever
From your loving niece.
November 28, 2018
November 28, 2018
Everlyn,I picked up from you in k-rep bank after you got promoted to supervise the credit team, i always remember your zero arrears loan book portfolio that you handed over to me and the subsequent trainings that followed in banking working closely with you, your memories will never cease to rotate within me, you truly mentored me, I always remember you, May your soul rest in peace until we meet again......
September 15, 2018
September 15, 2018
Happy Birthday, Evelyn. Today finds me on a plane to Nairobi to work on a project you knew well and which we desperately need your help on now. I take a small measure of solace thinking you are watching us struggle without you, and in some small way guiding us forward.
June 22, 2018
June 22, 2018
Dearest Evelyne, I have no words to express my sorrow. I keep wishing I had known in time to come see you but until we meet again, sleep well dear. You are greatly missed.
June 20, 2018
June 20, 2018
We as a family we were hit below the belt but who are we to question God!!! Your Legacy will live on dearest Nkiro. Truelly and forever missed. with love sonia
June 19, 2018
June 19, 2018
I was heartbroken to learn of Evelyn's passing. She was an absolute joy to work with - and I was lucky enough to spend time with her on a visit to Nairobi in September 2015 where I got to see her incredible work first hand. She was kind, thoughtful, and passionate about improving the healthcare system for all Kenyans - and she used her brilliance and experience to do so. She will be missed by me, our team at Calvert, and so many more. I'm sending my love to her family and friends as they remember her wonderful life. My heart is with you.
June 12, 2018
June 12, 2018
The world lost a lovely soul! Such an incredible person of great exploits. You inspired lots of people with your passion, commitment and hard work.
I remember working with you in PAF, not only were you a great mentor but also a great friend. I admired your ability to work with people and get solutions for the people. You shaped the healthcare financing landscape. Your style was a breath of fresh air. 
RIP in peace my dear friend and rise again in God‘s glory!
June 11, 2018
June 11, 2018
Evelyn, I still can't believe that you are no more. You were such a great leader full of humility and who would always reach out to others. You leave a permanent mark on the lives of many a people, am one of them.Till we meet .
June 11, 2018
June 11, 2018
Evelyn - you are a wonderful, creative, and inspiring banker and colleague, but more than that you are a wonderful person.  Our lenders imposed lots of requirements on the MCF, requirements that ultimately you had to deal with. You did so with great aplomb, even though I know they rankled you, but there was one that you found particularly galling - the requirement that we target women for our loans. "It's not the women who need the help in this country," you would say, and you proved that by personal example every day.  We are all poorer today for your departure, but so much richer for having known you. You have left an indelible mark on everyone and everything you touched
June 7, 2018
June 7, 2018
Evelyn,I had a privilege to work with you in K-Rep Bank in credit department. You were a go getter and you were always so efficient in your work. You have taught me a valuable lesson...its not about the years you live, its about what you do with your years. You have fought the fight and finished the race. Fare thee well.
June 7, 2018
June 7, 2018
I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge-
That myth is more potent than history.
I believe that dreams are more powerful than facts-
That hope always triumphs over experience.
That laughter is the only cure for grief.
And I believe that love is stronger than death.
May you Rest In Eternal Peace..
June 7, 2018
June 7, 2018
Cousin, you're gone too soon it's hard to accept the fact that you're gone.
I will miss you so much.
June 7, 2018
June 7, 2018
The pain you have left behind ,the inspiration we got from you will forever be with us.Be with the angels as you watch over us too.
God always picks the best to be with him.
Fare thee well girl
June 7, 2018
June 7, 2018
May the Almighty God rest her soul in peace. Go well Evelyn; you truly had a positive spirit.
June 6, 2018
June 6, 2018
Fare thee well Evelyn,
My sincere and heartfelt condolences to your family, relatives, colleagues and friends. I am privileged to have known you, studied with you (Co-op Co) and served with you at Sidian (The then K-Rep) Bank.
Indeed the joy of meeting pays the pangs of absence; else who could bear this.... In you we have lost a comrade in the struggle for living and leaving a successful significant legacy by touching lives and giving back to the society.
Rest In Peace Evelyn
We only part to meet again.
June 6, 2018
June 6, 2018
It's soo painful to loose you at this prime age. Indeed you touched souls in your career. We met in Coop College -Karen. We became deskmates for the 3 yrs. I fondly remember how we shared notes and cracked those Accounting problems..You were a friend. Will miss you so much but God had a better plan. RIP till we meet again!
June 6, 2018
June 6, 2018
My roommate and classmate for 3years in Cooperative college Karen you were always a different character or let me say unique never have I met someone like you. The lady with principle, caring if you
June 6, 2018
June 6, 2018
As a former colleague at K-rep Bank and friend, I'll forever remember your strong will, determination, intelligence and most important of all, your desire to help others. May your soul rest in peace.
June 6, 2018
June 6, 2018
My heart bleeds,

On Thursday May 24, 2018 at 8:00pm you sent me “So.. came back from the doctors review appointment today and it seems like a bone marrow transplant after all is needed to treat the leukemia and is likely to cost between usd250k to usd300k. I reach out to you as friends and family to help me raise these funds. Your prayers and support is much appreciated. It's not an easy time or task for me but will continue to fight.” 

I wrote back to you “Hey. What a sad story as my friend Isaac's wife had the same problem and had to be taken to India. We will keep you in our prayers and support. Wish you all the best. God shall provide and be blessed.” I wrote back to you to encourage you that it is treatable and that you need not to lose hope.

Barely a week later Sophia calls me and says its now an emergency and something had to be done immediately. I did not realize that you were not going to be with us long enough to see you through the struggle, pain and agony to get back on your feet and keep doing the great work you’ve been doing with passion and vigour and the impact it has on the world.

On Friday June 1, 2018 you supported us during our visit to the Light Children Home in Ekalakala and we touched the hearts of the kids being taken care of by Sister Lucy and Sister Josephine. On our way back we agreed to get friends to come together to assist in raising funds for your treatment but unfortunately the Almighty had better plans for you. We shall not ask questions, we accept as He is in better place to know when his servants will join Him.

This morning June 6, 2018 during my morning run I learnt a lot of lessons that no matter the challenges we face in life the race is always on and you inspired me to keep going. Usually I encounter a lot of distraction like the school buses, matatus etc but apparently today it was calm as they were fewer, however, when I got to the 9km mark feeling exhausted this runner passed me and what I heard was you motivating me to keep up with his pace. After a kilometre or so he had a muscle pool and had to stop and I likewise motivated him to struggle with the pain and finish the hill coming up to Riverside drive. He then branched off and that is when it hit me that you have also branched off but the race is still on to make the world a better place. Today your inspiration made me complete the 11kms in the shortest time this year.

From today you will forever inspire me and those who interacted with you and impacted with your good work. My message to your family and friends is that we strive and work towards living a healthy life and join hands together and make your wishes and goals be alive forever.

We shall miss your jovial soul, humbleness, your strong demeanor, kindness, happiness, laughter and inspiration you gave us. We shall emulate your goodness to the world and we thank God for the few years He gave you on this earth.

We shall remember you with the great things that are happening this month; the visit of Light Children Home which we shall turn into annual event, the launch of the MacOS 12 and The FIFA World Cup.

My heartfelt condolences and those of our friends in Racecourse and Kariokor go out to your family. We will surely miss the presence of a truly lovable and kind person. With a heavy heart, we pray for the eternal repose of one who was a woman of distinguished humanity.

Rest in Eternal Peace Nkirote.
June 5, 2018
June 5, 2018
Evelyn,we shared alot as college mates and classmates at The Co-operative - Karen.
Always full of life and energy...the basket ball games in the evenings at the Cooperative Bank Staff Training Court.
Lots of memories, - shine on Nkirote,rest with Angels.
June 5, 2018
June 5, 2018
Evelyne we met at cooperative college way back in 2001 and spend 3 good years. We later got employed together at K rep bank. We worked briefly with you at Nyahururu Branch and you made my stay there easy despite cold weather that I couldn't bear. You left so soon dear but we cant question God. You were such a confident and real gal I knew in our times. Am delighted and proud on how many lifes you touched in your career and pray that your soul may find rest. Dance with angels gal and watch over us. RIP Nkirote
June 5, 2018
June 5, 2018
Eve my dearest friend ..may you rest in peace. ..I thank God for the many years of friendship we shared from my first day of employment at Krep bank Nyahururu in 2005 June 2nd. ..The memorable fun times ....the mentorship and the love you showed me will always remind me how blessed i was to have met you ..You will always be in my heart Nkiro mdogo ..
fare thee well. .
June 5, 2018
June 5, 2018
May your soul rest in peace and your work behind save many others. You left a mark well beyond your projects and continent and I am grateful I had a chance to briefly know you. Take care of the angels!
June 5, 2018
June 5, 2018
I really can't believe you gone Evelyn.  U inspired me to believe in myself having worked under ua leadership in Nakuru. May your soul rest in eternal peace.
June 5, 2018
June 5, 2018
The first time we met was when you visited MCF Ghana and we had a retreat at the Elmina Beach Resort. I saw in you an intelligent, strong and a dedicated lady who loved her work with so much passion. I also remember on WhatsApp when we had to choose the Wooden cloth for you and your Mum, it was fun bcos you loved all the ones I sent but we finally made a choice. You left too soon, indeed you will forever be missed by all of us and I will miss that sweet smile of yours. Sleep well in the Lord beautiful!
June 5, 2018
June 5, 2018
You always called me "my dear",always got me gifts for myself and my baby.Am glad i got to appreciate in every way.You were a wonderful boss and am glad i always said that.Thanks dear,rest well.
June 5, 2018
June 5, 2018
My friend, since our days in St Paul's primary you left indelible footprints in my life. That smile will never be forgotten. Sleep well angel Evelyn. *sad*
June 5, 2018
June 5, 2018
Deep sigh....still cant believe you are gone.
I remember the times we all spent together at the retreat in Mombasa and how your smile easily lights up your face.
I wish we really did give you a reason to come to Nigeria like you wished but that never happened.
You left too soon Evelyn and took along with you your bright light with which you touched our world. The memories of you that I have will remain forever golden.
You will be sorely missed.
Rest on dearest Evelyn,we love you but heaven has you now.
June 5, 2018
June 5, 2018
You were my branch manager at K-rep bank Nakuru 2012.
The best manager anyone would ask for.R.I.P
June 5, 2018
June 5, 2018
My dearest Evelyn, how you will be missed. Your professionalism, your positive spirit, that idea that anything can be achieved as long as you set your mind to it.... you were an example for many and you were an example for me. I will miss not hearing your voice in the office, getting those deals out with a determination that could not be rivalled. But most of all, I will miss your friendship. Rest in peace my dear friend, your life was way too short.....
June 5, 2018
June 5, 2018
Evelyn I thank God for the beautiful 3 years as a classmate and a friend at the cooperative college . its Soo painful you have left us Soo soon, may you shine with the Angles. May your soul rest in peace, we loved you but God loved you more....TILL WE MEET AGAIN.

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September 20, 2023
September 20, 2023
Always missed Evelyne, now its five years and we all miss you.
Continue resting in peace
June 3, 2023
June 3, 2023
Evelyn - I cannot believe it has been five years since we lost you. Despite all that has happened in those years - including a crazy pandemic where your skills supporting health facilities were very much needed - it seems like only yesterday that you were applying your highly skilled, no-nonsense approach to increasing health access in Africa. We miss you every day.
September 15, 2022
September 15, 2022
Today would have been your 40th birthday..i can only imagine what we would have done to mark this milestone... vacay..shopping .....the party ....the fun ...laughter.i miss you very much my friend..contiue resting with the angels..
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December 2, 2018

It's with great shock that I  got to know about your demise. I remember when you would ask me to keep an eye on your house every time you travelled. You were a great neighbour who would always mind her own business . You were such a good neighbour for  4 years. May your soul rest in eternal peace Evelyn my dear neighbour. 

June 5, 2018

I vividly remember way back in mid 2004 when you reported for your first assigment then in K-REP BANK Nyahururu. I inducted and mentored you and quickly mastered the art. we worked together for the next few years before I took up other assigments.May your soul rest in peace d</span>ear!</span>


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June 5, 2018

Deeply  saddened by the sudden news of demise of my friend and colleague. I shall remember her for openness, boldness, firmness, grit and passion she had for life in banking and healthcare financing. Fondly remembering all the meetings, trainings and forums we shared together and I can not believe you are no more!

Evelyn Gitonga, you may leave, but your memories remain. "Flowers may may wither, plants may die, friends my forget you but never will I".

#RIP

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