It is with humble acceptance of the will of God that we announce the passing on of Mr. Edgar Gakuru Karanja( A.K.A. Ed  G)  at Bon Secours Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland USA on 11/06/09. He leaves to mourn his loving parents Mr & Mrs. James Karanja Gakuru of Banana Hills, Kenya. Edgar was the only son to his parents and had 5 sisters all in Kenya, Wanjiru ,Gathoni,Wairimu,Njoki and Wangui. Edgar was found unresponsive at a friend’s house, and was taken to Bon Secours Hospital by emergency crew where efforts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful. Edgar has no family in the USA.

Friends and well wishers, are meeting daily at 7:00 P.M for prayers and Funeral arrangements at: 27 Blue Spire Circle Middle River,  MD 21220 Tel: 443-850-4303, 410-900-0444.

Any financial assistance towards the cost of the repatriation of the body to Kenya will be much appreciated at the above venue. 

An account has been set up to fund raise from people out of state to help meet the Late edgars` funeral expenses. Please contact  Mrs. Janet Wamuni Mwangi 443-850-4303 or Mr. Anthony Kangethe 443-570-3010 for account details. You can also opt to send financial donations via Moneygram to Anthony Kangethe, Baltimore , MD.

FUNDRAISER:FUNDRAISER: There will be a major fundraiser on Saturday 11/21/09 at Faith United Methodist Church 5315 Harford Rd, Baltimore MD 21214 starting at 4pm. All are Welcome.

Nb: The after party fundraising has been cancelled for some unforseen circumstances.

Viewing: Tuesday Nov. 24th, from 1-4pm  
Joseph H. Brown Jr.  Funeral Home 2140 N. Fulton Ave. Baltimore, MD 21217. Thereafter Funeral Service at the same venue from 4pm.

For further information, you can reach the following persons: -

1. Mrs. Janet Mwangi -443-850-4303
2. Mr. David Mwangi- 410-900-0444
3. Mr. Simon Ndungu( Nyoro)-  443-220-2383
4. Mr. Anthony Kangethe - 443-570-3010
5. Pastor Steve Magua-  443-889-5953
6. Mrs Janet Wamuni Mwangi(Kamanu) 443-850-4303.

Thank you and God bless

Edgar`s remains will then be repatriated to Kenya for burial at Banana Hills