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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Frankline Simiyu, 29, born on November 18, 1988 and passed away on February 9, 2016. We will remember him forever.

November 7, 2023
November 7, 2023
You’ve crossed my mind 8 years after your demise. I googled your name only to come across this site dedicated to your memory. You were a very brilliant person and the Aquinas Fraternity will never ever forget about you. May you continue resting in peace Simiyu.
February 9, 2023
February 9, 2023
Franklin's impact especially in mentorship will always be remembered
February 10, 2021
February 10, 2021
There is hope of resurrection life and that makes it bearable the passing on of close one such as you Machami. Always missed
February 12, 2020
February 12, 2020
Continue enjoying the perfect peace of heaven
February 9, 2017
February 9, 2017
Tribute to Simiyu Machani
Read on 14th February 2016
Today
Is a sad day for our family and friends
As we celebrate the promotion to glory
Of our brother Simiyu Machani.

Simiyu
You were to us a Pearl
That enchanted our hearts and soul.
Your courage, cheerfulness and kindness
Brought warmth and rejuvenation to our family.

Simiyu,
Your courage is a virtue
You taught us and worth emulation.
You taught us that love
Has no boundaries.

For all the good things we have shared
And for the short time you cared
We have no words
One can pay back a loan of gold
But one dies forever in debt
To those who are so kind like you.
So fit you have been
In filling the vacuum
For the brother we never had.

Your call and commitment
To the work of God
Was an encouragement to us.
Even in this moment of sadness
But it is also an assurance
That we shall meet again
When God shall gather His chosen few
In that eternal glory.

As we gather here today,
This is our prayer
May God help us live a holy and righteous life
To warrant us meet with you
In that eternal resting place.

"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord
From now on. For they will rest from their labour,
for their deeds will follow them.

Rest in peace brother
Till we meet again...
February 9, 2017
February 9, 2017
Truly forever missed...but indeed we shall meet again in glory land.
February 9, 2017
February 9, 2017
You are forever missed bro. The memorable days that we shared in college are still vivid in my life. It is not a coincidence that we encountered in a dream 48 hours ago. Looking forward to an everlasting re-union someday when our days elapsed in this world. We are surely all but sojouners
February 9, 2017
February 9, 2017
Memories are still fresh in my mind of the good times we shared together in a seminar at FOCUS KENYA. The very inspirational teachings and preachings you gave us at CU level and at every gathering I happened to attend, made a difference in my life. And though you're gone, your memory still lives today. You will forever be missed .... till we meet again someday!
November 18, 2016
November 18, 2016
it has alwals been my weakness to remember with deep pain the sudden death of a powerful servant of the lord. nostalgic moment we had together? trying to make the best out of a leadership team? always happy and explaining the reason for your happiness!! i believe you accomplished your purpose. i hope to meet you again!! may the Lord be with every one you impacted christian value all the days of their lives
April 19, 2016
April 19, 2016
I can still hear your unique laughter.You had so much energy, enthusiasm, infectious joy and gusto for life. You were and you will forever be an inspiration to this generation. Though you went too soon you will forever be in our hearts and minds, your desire to see a transformed society that is a better place for all will keep us motivated and focused towards the same. Rest in peace my stem staff, team leader and friend. Till we meet again,you fought a good fight, you completed the race and you kept the faith. You will be forever missed.
March 8, 2016
March 8, 2016
My young brother, a month is already gone since you went to be with Father.

Rest in your Father's arms. That's where you truly experience the tender and firm love of a father. Carol, Becky and I cherish those memories
February 23, 2016
February 23, 2016
It is still hard to believe you are gone brother,you will forever remain in our hearts especially Jkuat cu family.I remember you prayed for us during course induction service when we joined Jkuat 2010.
May you Rest in peace simiyu
February 23, 2016
February 23, 2016
I can hear the sound
As angels gather 'round
Saying this is where you belong

Welcome home!

There's no more tears

What a lovely sound
Angels all around
Saying this is where you belong
Welcome home!
Welcome home!
Welcome home!

- to a true friend, colleague and mentor. you've conquered! -
February 23, 2016
February 23, 2016
Every good and perfect gift comes from Him. I thank God for that duration He gave us to be together, I know time is coming when we shall gather again in his newness. Tears n sorrow will not form part of discussion. U will be forever missed.
February 16, 2016
February 16, 2016
I remember the moment you came to watakatifu wote senta with the Gp.
The smile and kindness you showed to us. I will remember the hearty laughter and all the love for God.
Fare thee well dear and may you rest with the angels. We shall meet one day in the after-life.
May God console Becky.
February 15, 2016
February 15, 2016
Simiyu, How i wish you were able to read all these beautiful words, Clearly, you left a mark on peoples hearts. Your legacy still lives on, your star still shines bright.
I celebrate you big bro.
You have left a big challenge to me and to all the other brethren to live a righteous life, and to always be open to and with God. That way, we are sure to meet you again. I echo Becky's words, the ball is now on my court.
Rest in Peace, Rest in joy, Soldier of Christ.
February 15, 2016
February 15, 2016
Fare thee well Simiyu, You fought a good fight here on earth.
February 15, 2016
February 15, 2016
Still coming to terms with the sad news of your demise .I remember the bonding sessions during the leaders training on the weekend before your demise with lots of nostalgia .You poured out your heart with lots of passion .The mark you left on people"s lives is indelible .I admired your zeal and selflessness in God"s service .I am comforted to know that you are home with the Lord .We will truly miss you .Fare thee well gallant soldier of Christ ....till we meet again on the beautiful shores
February 15, 2016
February 15, 2016
Still coming to terms with the sad news of your demise .I remember the bonding sessions during the leaders training on the weekend before your demise with lots of nostalgia .You poured out your heart with lots of passion .The mark you left on people"s lives is indelible .I admired your zeal and selflessness in God"s service .I am comforted to know that you are home with the Lord .We will truly miss you .Fare thee well gallant soldier of Christ ....till we meet again on the beautiful shores
February 15, 2016
February 15, 2016
i could not contemplate the tragic news of your journey to eternity. you had been more than a friend to me. forever, i will miss you passion to make christian union fellowship brief, involving, attractive and interactive. little did i know that the promise you made to pick members of our executive committee to accompany you on a speaking engagement in JKUAT will be overpowered by the Will of God. May God ignite the concerns of peoples personal life in us that we may peddle the might work on His flock. rest in peace, strongly hopping to see you in eternity.
February 15, 2016
February 15, 2016
"Its been so hard to deal with this tragic loss of a friend and colleague. Its so painful, extremely painful. Simiyu Machani was a great man, friend and colleague. I worked with you in the same place for a whole year but i never so you angry. You were always happy and jovial. I am confident that you have gone to be with our Lord God Almighty, the one who gives and takes. May you find that rest. Till we meet again bro. RIP"
February 15, 2016
February 15, 2016
You were a father, a brother, a mentor, a friend and a playmate... You made me see the happiness in serving Christ and the church. You were an asset by all means. Taught me how to live one day at a time... You would say 'one day at a time'. I do not regret having been in Chiromo campus CU and WESO ministries that brought us together until the time you met your death... Your death...(this is still sinking in me)... I am trying to understand it one day at a time. With a heavy heart, I pray your eternal repose ... ... You who was a man of distinguished humanity. It was awesome that the Lord allowed me to meet you and you have done great in making me touch lives... The Lord has used you, vessel of honour in molding me to serve... May you rest in eternal peace dear brother.. 'Machani wetu' DANCE WITH THE ANGELS!!!!
February 15, 2016
February 15, 2016
The servant and a soldier in Christ. A brother and a mentor. I will always thank God for the few moments we interacted. Your life and death is a testimony to me. I cry because i wont see you physically again but i celebrate because you are with Christ our saviour. The crown of victory on your head. You victoriously finished the race. Fare thee well bro. RIP my brother and my mentor
February 15, 2016
February 15, 2016
You were a man of a kind heart, humble and jovial. Will always remember how you kindly welcomed us (together with others) to JKUATCU in my first year. The Lord will pay you with eternal peace and happiness forever in heaven.
February 15, 2016
February 15, 2016
25Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: 26And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? 27She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.
February 14, 2016
February 14, 2016
"Your life and dedication to God's work will forever remind us of true servanthood. Will forever miss you bro. Till we meet again."
February 14, 2016
February 14, 2016
Machani, I still can't believe you are gone. Your infectious laughter is still memorable especially from 5 years ago when I was your Campus stuff at JKUAT. The sleep overs, stories and up to midnight chats are still fresh in my memory. You had a gift with the english language. Your forthrightness, intellect and love for Focus as a ministry and God are just but a few things to remember you by. I will miss you but only for a short while. Apostle paul puts it this way. That for him to live is Christ and to die is gain. For when he is absent from the body, then he is present with God. I know this is true for you. We who are left will struggle here for a while but soon we'll be joining you brother. Farewell bro!
February 14, 2016
February 14, 2016
You gave yourself and saw potential and invested in us when we could not even believe in ourselves as leaders.
You gave everything when we could give nothing in return
Your passion to serve others was contagious.
Part of who we are now is due to you.
How we would even wish to be half the man you were.
Thank you Simiyu.
February 14, 2016
February 14, 2016
It's still hard to believe you are gone,however you surely have portrayed the highest leadership that Paul says...follow me as I follow Christ...you showed us the way while as young in first year in weso.May you rest well eternally.
February 14, 2016
February 14, 2016
Simiyu Olav Machani, your funeral service made me reflect a lot...we were over 500 people, i suspect about 800 strong, maybe even more. You were many things to all those many people...n i looked to see what i had done for the Kingdom of God or the Kingdom of men at 27...i found i had nothing worth taking to the bank. May God help me n all of us to number our days so that when the trumpet calls, those who we leave behind or those who will be left,like Becky will say,(paraphrasing) "there is nothing i wish i could have said/done that i dint say/do,or that he would have said/done that he dint say/do...a so i would not ask for one more week"/moment to say/do it". and she also said, "i have no qualms about where he is,with Jesus". Rest well, Rest in Peace and Joy with the angels
February 14, 2016
February 14, 2016
I remember a young girl I was when I got to know you. There was this day I seriously wanted to know your English name of which we debated for some good time of whether and why you should tell me.....you had a good sense of humour. Your death came so suddenly yet I still wanted to interact with you the more. I have a hope that in paradise, there we shall meet again. Fare thee well. Till then, goodbye!
February 13, 2016
February 13, 2016
My friend you have gone too soon, i remember the meeting we held. Your ideas carried the day. Only to wait for the day of implementation, little did i know it would not happen. I remember the humour i remember your optimistic spirit.
You have left a big gap. Fare thee well.
This one thing i certainly know is that you are resting in Eternal peace.
February 13, 2016
February 13, 2016
If when we die is gain and if living is for us to bear fruits, what do I say? May the name of the Lord be praised. Your candle was always bright for the whole world to see exhibited from the messages we read. I remember that gist in your jokes was in comprehending them after. We will miss you. However, fare thee well Simiyu; till we meet again.
February 13, 2016
February 13, 2016
Although I only remember you from days a past at FSK, your memories and bright face are so stiking to forget. May the good LORD grace you with His angelic welcome as you rest at His Bossom. I will forever remember you. R.I.P bro. Simiyu.
February 13, 2016
February 13, 2016
Although I only remember you from days a past at FSK, your memories and bright face are so stiking to forget. May the good LORD grace you with His angelic welcome as you rest at His Bossom. I will forever remember you. R.I.P bro. Simiyu.
February 13, 2016
February 13, 2016
It is the glory of a king to conceal a matter. The things that are a mystery and hidden to us are so, for God our King takes glory in such.Only Him who knows why this had to happen to our brother, and why this time. All we do is to give glory to God, our King. "Blessed are those who die in the LORD," and the Spirit says, "Yes, that they may rest from their works." I know Simiyu you are in the best place, and in our hearts you will be forever treasured. My deep and heartfelt condolences to the wife, family, friends and all the loved ones.

We shall meet again brother!!!!
February 13, 2016
February 13, 2016
A cluster of memories sprinkled with tears, Wishing God had spared you a few more years. Partings come and hearts are broken, Loved ones go with words unspoken. Ours is just a simple prayer, God bless and keep you in His care. God grant strength to your family.
February 13, 2016
February 13, 2016
You were a rare breed. A man after God's own heart. You challenged, motivated and inspired me and many others in a unique way. Rather than mourn, I choose to celebrate your life and begrudgingly accept your departure!!It is well. Fare thee well Omwami Engineer Simiyu Machani. The Jkuat Engineering alumni 2010- 2014 will deeply miss you
February 13, 2016
February 13, 2016
You were one person I always was me when with you...Glory to God now that He has you back home where you belong.
I will see you there in Gods time
February 13, 2016
February 13, 2016
Well done good and faithful servant, we grieve deeply at losing you but we also rejoice in knowing you are home and safe. You were a dear friend, and though at this moment there are things we do not understand we stand content that God knows.
February 13, 2016
February 13, 2016
I was introduced to you by a friend and we talked and shared for hours with no end. We left it at "see you soon". So this is not a goodbye as such; it's still a see you soon. Our discussion is left pending till I cross over too and meet you again on the other side of the river. Fare thee well, rest in peace dear brother and friend
February 13, 2016
February 13, 2016
Fair thee well Bro. We never met but my friends and the entire FOCUS team have a good report of you. It pains us but we know you are in a better place.
February 13, 2016
February 13, 2016
may God of all Peace be with your loved one. Rest in peace Bro.
February 13, 2016
February 13, 2016
Ramby Ramby zangu zifikie jamaa na marafiki. Fare the well comrade. Though we shared a short time together, yo humility still dwell in me. You are an inspiration. God bless yo family n wife.
February 13, 2016
February 13, 2016
I celebrate you as a soldier in the army of Christ, your humility and your passion for the gospel. We thank God for the life we shared. You've fought a good fight en won the race. Fare thee see-me-you.
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You’ve crossed my mind 8 years after your demise. I googled your name only to come across this site dedicated to your memory. You were a very brilliant person and the Aquinas Fraternity will never ever forget about you. May you continue resting in peace Simiyu.
February 9, 2023
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Franklin's impact especially in mentorship will always be remembered
February 10, 2021
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There is hope of resurrection life and that makes it bearable the passing on of close one such as you Machami. Always missed
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February 9, 2017
One year down the line still feels like today. It sticks in my mind like a stubborn bubble gum stain. The day my lovely dear sister brought you to meet us; to formally introduce her better half. My family was excited! We had never met you except in photos. But this moment that we shared was special. We chatted on all topics that flowed freely within us. A visitor would have thought we had long been buddies. We ate that supper together, with the feeling of no doubt: You are the one. Our parting as you went to JKUAT to spend with your friends was half heartedly as we would have loved the night to halt. I had found a brother in you. (You knew I had none). My children had found an uncle; a charming one. A bond had suddenly sprouted like a mushroom. Your promise for a gift for good performance enchanted them. They worked hard, with your promise steering them, cheering them on. In that end of year exam, two were position one, and the other position three! Yes, they couldn't wait. Waiting was more tedious than passing those exams. But you were in honeymoon, they had to wait... When you resumed you arranged their visit at your home on 13th to 14th February 2016. You went sooner, on 9th. Young they might be, but they felt it as they narrated to each other about uncle Machani (as it fascinated them sounding like tealeaves in Kikuyu). With the innocence of a child, they talked of your going to heaven to be with God and many angels. I believe that is where you are. A place of no sorrow. I am the only one in my family who saw you many times. The late evening visits I made directly from work. One of them the day you moved in in FOCUS where I arrived with a surprise of nyama fry and ugali, as I knew both of you were too tired to cook. We cherished every moment with laughter and joy. I still see and feel it like the present. True friendship reigns forever, it does not die.
February 14, 2016

Fare well Simiyu and may your good deeds follow you brother..your life has challlenged my walk with God. RIP

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