A Kenyan Dies In Maryland

The Late Josephn Macharia

Gaithersburg, MD - The cruel hand of death has again robbed Kenyans in Maryland a friend, a loving husband and a father. Joseph Macharia of Gaithersburg Maryland died yesterday 03/19/2010 at 5.50 PM at the University of Maryland Medical Center (Shock and Trauma) Baltimore after a long illness (AML).

Joseph was diagnosed with AML (Acute myeloid leukemia) in February 2009, he was treated and got well. In October last year, it re-emerged and he has been in and out of hospital until three weeks ago when it got worse. Yesterday morning, the family was called to the Hospital and after a day of prayers and hymn singing with him. He finally breathed his last breath at 5.50 pm in the presence of his wife, Daughter, brother and a pastor.Dr, Rev Paul Mukundi.Other pastors who prayed with him before his death were Pastor John Karanja of ICC Church, and Rev Andrew Mweu of Mt Zion Liberty in Christ.

Mr. Macharia was working at Germantown Home Depot where he has been for the last 8 years. He was husband to Judy Macharia also working at Germantown Home Depot, Father to Gladys Wambui of Lowe’s in Kentland’s and brother to Elijah Muturi of Maryland.He comes from Nakuru Town in Kenya and was a church Elder of PCEA Dr.Arthur church before he came to America.

Friends and Family will be meeting daily at 6.30 PM at his residence, 905 Clopper Road, Apt A3.Gaithersburg MD 20878.

Funeral arrangements and other details will follow later.

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For more details, Kindly contact the following people:
Elijah Muturi-301 606 2305
Judy Macharia-240 477 6568
Pastor Martin Kathurima-240 491 7034
John Ngotho-240 645 8374
Frederick Karanja-240 838 1282
Isaac Kariuki-240 426 5633

Source: Diasporamessenger.com