By Diaspora Messenger
The late Mrs.Miriam Okuku
A daughter’s determination to help her mother get the best medical attention turned tragic when the mother died in flight from Nairobi to U.S. Martha Okuku of Germantown Maryland had travelled to Kenya in July to visit with the mother, Mrs. Miriam Okuku who was not feeling well. She stayed there for several weeks hoping the mother will get better but her health got worse as time went on.
With the hope of better medical treatment in America, the family decided to bring her here and on Friday August 27th, they boarded a flight that was to pass through Armsterdam.It is within few hours of flight that the mother passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest but the plane continued on the journey.
Miriam Okuku was the wife of the late Joshua Okuku and mother to Rhoda Mghenyi, Rose Syeunda, Anne Okuku, David Okuku, Sally Ogesa and Pauline Martha Okuku (Maryland USA).
The body of Mrs. Okuku is currently in the Netherlands awaiting to be moved to the final resting place in Busia Kenya, while funeral arrangements are in progress.
Family, Friends and well wishers are meeting daily at Martha Okuku’s residence at 13104 Rosebay Dr. in Germantown, MD 20874 from 6-9pm. Prayers, meetings and contributions are organized by Pastor Martin Kathurima, Eva Kirigwa and Martha P. Okuku. The Okuku family is appealing for prayers during this very difficult time. Any financial assistance to enable the family meet all the necessary expenditures is highly appreciated.
Contributions can be made through
HOME FEDERAL BANK
AC #329112465
Routing # 2912 70050
For more information, feel free to contact the following people:
Pastor Martin 240-491-1587 (Maryland)
Eva 240-418-1736 (Maryland)
Martha P. Okuku 202-538-4139 (Maryland)
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