It is with deep and profound sadness that we share the sudden loss of our brother Eric Gakure of Worcester MA last Sunday 22 Jan 2023.
Eric Gakure was the son of Elkannah Mukundi Gatimu (Nairobi Kenya) and Lydia Nyambura Gakure (Worcester MA). Eric was a brother to Enid Gatimu (Burlington MA) Linda N Daniel (Atlanta, GA) the late Ruth Gatimu, Maina Gatimu ( Nairobi, Kenya) Nancy Lenairoshi Gatimu ( Nairobi Kenya) and Kabui Gatimu (Atlanta GA)
He was uncle to Wanjiru Kinuthia (MI USA), Gituku (Tuko) Gatimu of Burlington MA, Elizabeth Daniel (Atlanta GA), Joshua Mbugua, Joshua Gituko Mwenja. , Victor Gatimu, Wendo Tasha Gatimu, Tuko Gatimu and Pelu Gatimu all of Kenya
Eric’s body will be interred in Nyeri Kenya. There will be a memorial service for Eric on Saturday Feb 4, 2023 from 1-4 pm at Callahan, Fay and Caswell funeral home at:
61 Myrtle St,
Worcester, Ma 01608.
Funeral arrangements in Kenya will be shared as soon as they are finalized.
We covet your thoughts and prayers during this time of bereavement.
For those in the United States who would like to extend monetary support, pleas send contribution to
Enid Gatimu
Zelle:7708269452
Cash app:Enid Gatimu
$wukona
Venmo: @Enid-Gatimu
Those in Kenya can M-PESA
254-710 688030 (Maina Gatimu)
Rest in peace, Eric
Rev 21:4 “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”
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Death Announcement Of Eric Gakure of Worcester MA
