David Kihanya Kariuki
- Announcement Date: February 9, 2024
- Burial Location: Boston MA, USA
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It is with profound sadness and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of David Kihanya Kariuki (Eng. (Rtd) Raytheon Corporation) of Boston MA, USA on 18th January 2024 after a long illness.
He was the first-born son of the late Duncan Kariuki Kihanya and Edith Wanja Kariuki. Brother to Elizabeth Wanjiru Muturi (Nakuru), James.K.Kariuki (Head Teacher (Rtd.) Madaraka Primary School, Nakuru), late Daniel K. Ng’ang’a, Peter K. Waruhiu (Teacher (Rtd.) Hyrax Primary School, Nakuru),
Mary Wanjiku Ng’ang’a (Nakuru), Major (Rtd.) S.N. Kariuki (Kenya Airforce), Teresia Wangui Ng’ang’a (Nairobi) and Steven Muruthi (Nakuru).
David attended Karuri Primary School (1951-1958) and Alliance High School (1958-1963). He later joined Tufts University and Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, USA (1965-1970) where he studied electrical engineering. Prior to his higher education (1963-1965), he worked at Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited as well as the Voice of Kenya (VoK).
He is survived by his former wife Kathryn, sons Daniel Kariuki, Bruce Grannell and Edward Muruthi. He was the father-in-law to Molly and Karen, grandfather to Michael and Lily. All of Boston MA, USA. He was also an Uncle and cousin to many.
It is with utmost respect that we honor his extraordinary life. He was a pillar of strength and unwavering support to the family. He leaves behind a legacy of love. The late David Kihanya Kariuki will be laid to rest in Boston MA, USA.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
2 Timothy 4:7