PROGRAMME

Celebration of Life THURSDAY 5TH FEBRUARY, 2026

6:00 AM: Arrival at Coast General Hospital Mortuary

8:30 AM: Departure for Timbwani Catholic Church

10:00 AM : Requiem Mass

1.00 PM : Departure for Bumula Subcounty Bungoma County

SATURDAY 7TH JANUARY, 2026

8.00 AM: Arrival of family, friends and Mourners

9.00 AM: Breakfast

10.00 AM : Opening prayer and welcoming remarks

10.30 AM : Tributes/Eulogy

11.30 AM : Mass Begins

IRENE NAFULA 2.00 PM : Interment

Sunrise: 01/01/1970 3:00 PM: Mourners to leave at their own pleasure

Sunset: 25/01/2026
 As a mother and grandmother, Irene carried her duties faithfully, even in the
Eulogy for the late Irene Nafula midst of deep personal sorrow. The losses she endured were profound, yet she
remained steadfast, entrusting her pain to God and continuing to care for those
We have gathered in faith and Christian hope to commend to Almighty God entrusted to her.
the soul of the late Irene Nafula. In this sacred moment, the Church calls us to Irene was a hardworking woman. She initially worked as a farmer at her rural
prayer, remembrance, and thanksgiving for a life entrusted to God and now home, embracing the dignity of honest labour. Later, she moved to Mombasa
returned to Him. Though our hearts are heavy with grief, we are strengthened City in search of better opportunities. Through perseverance and God’s
by the promise of the resurrection and the mercy of God. providence, her business flourished. She used the fruits of her labour not only
to sustain her family, but also to assist relatives and neighbours, living out the
Christian call to charity.
Irene Nafula was born in 1970 to Wanyonyi Musono and Arupina Mamai. She In her life of faith, Irene was a devoted Catholic. She was an active member of
was raised within a family grounded in faith, unity, and hard work. She shared St Luke Jumuiya at St Kizito Outstation, under St Joseph Allamano Parish,
her life journey with her brothers and sisters: Dismas Francis, Justus Wanjala, Timbwani. She also served faithfully as a member of the Catholic Women
Joseph Simiyu, Electine Nanjala, Denis Sifuna, Ferdinand Wanjala, and the late Association (CWA). Her participation in Church life was consistent and
Godfrey Wafula. Her family remained central to her life, and she carried her humble. She valued prayer, community, and service, and she remained faithful
to the Church until the end of her life.
responsibilities as a daughter and sister with dedication and love.
Until her final days, Irene generally enjoyed good health and remained active in
From the beginning of her life, Irene was entrusted to God. She was baptised at her responsibilities. On 24th January 2026, she travelled from her rural home to
birth, becoming a member of the Body of Christ and a child of the Church. In Mombasa. She arrived safely on 25th January. Upon arrival at the bus stop, she
1983, she received the Sacrament of Confirmation, strengthening her faith and briefly complained of a rapid heartbeat but soon appeared stable. She proceeded
commitment to Christian living. These sacraments shaped her life and guided to inspect her business premises, as was her custom. During this time, she
contacted her brother to inform him that she was experiencing some
her choices, especially during moments of trial.
discomfort. Shortly thereafter, she collapsed at her place of business. She was
rushed to Seaview Hospital, where, despite prompt medical attention, she was
Her formal education began in 1974 when she joined nursery school. She later confirmed dead a few minutes later. Her passing was sudden and unexpected,
attended Kimwanga Primary School, studying from 1976 to 1984, completing and we entrust the circumstances of her death to the mercy and wisdom of
Standard One to Eight. She approached her studies with diligence and God.
discipline, laying a firm foundation for her future responsibilities.
Those who knew Irene will remember her as a woman of humility, peace, and
quiet strength. She avoided conflict, valued unity, and lived her faith more
In 1987, Irene enrolled at Machwele Polytechnic, where she pursued tailoring through actions than words. Her life reflected perseverance, trust in God, and
and dressmaking. Through this training, she acquired skills that enabled her to devotion to family and Church.
support her family with dignity. Her work was marked by patience, creativity,
and commitment, and it became both a livelihood and a means of service to Today, we commend Irene Nafula to the Lord whom she served in faith.
others. Trusting in the saving death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we pray that God
may forgive her sins and grant her a place among the saints in eternal light.
May the hope of the resurrection sustain us in these moments of grief, and may
In 1990, Irene entered into marriage with the late Leonard Wamalwa. Together, her memory inspire continued faithfulness.
they built a family founded on responsibility, perseverance, and hope. God
blessed their union with four children: Felix Wamalwa, the late Mercy Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord,
Wamalwa, the late Yvonne Nekesa, and the late Brighton. She was also blessed and let perpetual light shine upon her.
with one grandson, who brought her joy and comfort. May she rest in peace. Amen.
 TWENDE WOTE TUKATOE-TWENDE
NYIMBO ZA MISA Twende wote tukatoe twende twende wote tukatoe twende *2
Twende tukatoe (all) twende *2
NDIMI MTUMISHI WAKO Twende tukatoe sadaka kwa Bwana Twende tukatoe *2
Ndimi mtumishi wako, Nitafurahi kwako Bwana (mimi) *2 Twende tukatoe sadaka kwa Bwana *2
1. Nitajongea altare ya Mungu, Mungu wa raha ya roho yangu 1. Haya ndugu twende mbele ya madhabau tukatoe sadaka kwa Mungu
2. Machoni pangu meza imepambwa, wanatazama adui zangu wetu (waumini)
3. Malishoni mwa majani mabichi, ananitunza nikiwa naye 2. Haya ndugu twende mbele ya madhabau tukatoe chochote kwa Mungu
4. Sifa ziende kwa Baba na Mwana, na kwake Roho milele yote wetu (waumini)
3. Haya ndugu twende mbele ya madhabau tukatoe shukrani kwa Mungu
BWANA U SEHEMU YANGU wetu (waumini)
1. Bwana u sehemu yangu Rafiki yangu Wewe,
Katika safari Yangu; Tatembea na Wewe TWENDE WOTE TUKATOE
Pamoja na wewe, pamoja na wewe [b] Twende wote tukatoe sadaka kwa Bwana (twendeni) [w] Twende wote
katika safari yangu tatembea na weewe tukatoe sadaka kwa Bwana *2 [t] Twende- [w] Twende tukatoe *2
Pamoja na wewe (*2) Twende wote tukatoe sadaka kwa Bwana
Katika safari yangu, Tatembea na wewe. 1. Tukatoe mkate, kiini cha ngano, Twende tukatoe sadaka kwa Bwana
2. Mali hapa sikutaka; Ili Niheshimiwe; 2. Tukatoe divai tunda la mzabibu,
Na yanikute mashaka, Sawasawa na wewe 3. Tukatoe mazao ya mashamba yetu,
Pamoja na wewe, pamoja na wewe 4. Nayo maisha yetu anayatakasa,
Heri nikute mashaka sawa sawa na wewe 5. Navyo tulivyo navyo ndiye atupaye,
3. Niongoze safarini, Mbele Unichukue;
Mlangoni Mwa mbinguni, Niingie na Wewe. TWAJA KWAKO
Pamoja na wewe, pamoja na wewe Twaja kwako Baba Mungu na vipaji vipokee *2 Tu wa dhambi - Baba
Mlangoni wa mbinguni niingie na wewe Mungu twakusihi [Link] - sadaka twakusihi upokeeMkate pia -
na divai twakusihi upokee *2
MISA FADHILI 1. Sadaka tunaleta, japo sisi wakosefu,Twakuomba Baba Mungu, upokee
Bwana, utuhurumie ni vipaji.
1. Bwana Bwana utuhurumie ee Bwana Bwana (Bwana) Bwana, Bwana 2. Mkate pia na divai, vyote tunakutolea,Vitakase vibariki, twakuomba
utuhurumie (Ee Bwana) – Bwana, Bwana utuhurumie vipokee
2. Kristo Kristo . . . 3. Tunaleta na mazao, ni mazao ya mashamba,Kazi ya mikono yetu, twa
3. Bwana Bwana . . . kusihi upokee
4. Fedha za mifukoni, yote ni mali yako,Yote tunakutolea, Baba Mungu
Utukufu upokee.
Utukufu kwa Mungu Mbinguni Utukufu (kwako) Mungu Mbinguni Na
amani (kote) duniani Kwa watu wa mapenzi mema. TUNAKUJA BABA
1. Tunakuheshimu tunakusifu, Tunakuabudu twakutukuza ee Bwana Tunakuja Baba -Na zawadi zetu. Twakuomba upokee- Uzibarikix2
2. Tunakushukuru mfalme wa mbingu Mwana wa pekee mwana wa Baba ee 1. Mkate pia divai- Baba twakutolea- Twakuomba upokee uzibariki *2
Bwana 2. Mazao ya mashambani- Baba twakutolea..
3. Unayeondoa makosa yetu Utuhurumie tusikilize ee Bwana 3. Twaleta na Fedha Zetu -Baba twakutolea..
4. Kuume kwa Baba unapoketi Mtakatifu mkuu tuhurumie ee Bwana 4. Na vyote tulivyonavyo- Baba twakutolea..
5. Roho Mtakatifu pamoja nawe, Ndani yake Bwana unatukuzwa ee Bwana 5. Upokee nafsi zetu…
 BWANA NAKUSHUKURU ASANTE
MTAKATIFU: Subukia 1. Bwana nakushukuru asante *2 Pendo lako kwangu kubwa sana *2
MWANAKONDOO: Zita Umenilisha mwili wako na damu yako (Bwana) ili ni nipate uzima wa
milele (Ewe) Bwana nakushukuru asante Nitakulipa nini mimi kwa
NAKUKARIBISHA YESU mema yote ambayo wanijalia Bwana nakushukuru asante
Nakukaribisha Yesu wangu, ukae moyoni mwangu (Bwana) 2. Bwana nakushukuru asante *2 Kwani umenilisha mwilio *2
Nakukaribisha Yesu wangu, chakula chenye uzima. 3. Bwana nakushukuru asante *2 Kwani umeninywesha na damuyo *2
Nakukaribisha Yesu wangu, ukae moyoni mwangu (Bwana)
Nakukaribisha Yesu wangu, kinywaji chenye uzima. POKEA MOYO WANGU
Nishibishe kwa chakula cha uzima, ninyweshe kinywaji safi cha roho. *2 Pokea moyo wangu ee Mungu wangu
1. Mwili wako ni chakula kinacho iburudisha roho yangu, Yesu karibu Niweze kukupenda kwa pendo lako
moyoni mwangu, ukae nami daima. Unipe moyo wako, ewe Yesu Mkombozi wangu
2. Damu yako ni kinywaji kinacho iburudisha roho yangu, Yesu karibu Shinda kwangu, nami daima kwako
moyoni mwangu, ukae nami daima. 1. Onjeni muone kwamba Bwana yu mwema Na heri yule mtu anayetumaini
3. Kwa mwili na damu yako Ee Yesu tunapata uzima tele, Yesu karibu Yesu Kristu
moyoni mwangu ukae name daima. 2. Katika nguvu za giza katutoa Na kutukaribisha katika ufalme wa upendo
3. Habari njema alituhubiria na kutufungulia Akatangaza mwaka wa neema
NIRUHUSU EE YESU 4. Mchungaji wangu mkuu ndiye Bwana Yesu, Sikosi kitu kamwe kuniongo
Niruhusu Yesu wangu, niijongee meza yako Unisamehe dhambi za kwenye njia nyofu
Mwokozi, uje rohoni mwangu uniokoe Njoo kaa ndani yangu, nami nikae
ndani yako Ili nipate amani tele, ndani ya Roho yangu nifarijike { Wewe IBADA YA MAZISHI
Bwana (wewe Bwana wanijua) Wanijua (hata nafsini mwangu) Wewe
ndiwe tabibu pekee wa roho yangu Tena ndiwe kimbilio langu } *2 NIMEVIPIGA VITA
1. Tazama Yesu wangu ninajongea karamu yako Pengine kwako Bwana {Nimevipiga vita, nimevipiga vita vilivyo vizuri} *2
sikustahili kuijongea Unihurumie ee Yesu wangu unisamehe { Mwendo - mwendo nimeumaliza
2. Hakika kwako Bwana makosa mengi nimeyatenda Ubinadamu wangu Mwendo - imani nimeilinda
siwezi kuficha kwako Bwana Unihurumie ee Yesu wangu unisamehe Mwendo nimeumaliza, imani nimeilinda} *2
3. Niwazi Yesu wangu unaujua udhaifu wangu Sina chakujitolea mbele
yako Ee Yesu wangu Unihurumie Ee Yesu wangu unisamehe 1. Baada ya hayo nimewekewa taji, Nimewekewa taji, taji ya ahadi
2. Sasa namiminwa, nao wakati wangu Wa kufariki kwangu, nao umefika
BABA ASANTE 3. Ataniokoa na kila neno baya Hadi niufikie ufalme wa mbingu
Baba asante sina cha kulipa wewe Baba kwa wema wako ulionijalia *2 4. Nami nitaishi kwake Baba milele Tena nikimwimbia Mungu aleluya
1. Umenipa uhai umenipa uzima tele(nimetoa dhabihu na nimetoa sadaka
siwezi kulinganisha na wema wako Bwana *2)
2. Umenipa mavuno umenijalia mali nyingi (nimetoa vipaji na matoleo na MASKANI YANGU
fedha siwezi kulinganisha na wema wako Bwana *2) [Maskani yangu *3 ni juu mbinguni]*2
3. Umenipa talanta ya kukuimbia kanisani (nakusifui kwa nyimbo na kwa 1. Mimi ni mpitaji dunia si yangu, kufika milele nitapata (kweli)
kayamba na ngoma siwezi kulinganisha na wema wako Bwana *2) 2. Uzuri wote hapa raha zote pia, hizo zote utaacha hapa (kweli)
4. Umenipa maisha unanilinda siku zote (nakusifu kwa nyimbo na kwa 3. Mapambo ya dunia na ajabu zake, ni mfano ulioko mbinguni (kweli)
vifijo nderemo siwezi kulinganisha na wema wako Bwana *2) 4. Yesu alipopaa alisema kuwa, naenda kutengeza makao (kweli)
5. Safari ifikapo Bwana akuitapo, hubebi chochote cha dunia (kweli)
HUNIONGOZA MWOKOZI NAYATAMANI MAKAO YA BWANA
1. Huniongoza Mwokozi, ndipo nami hufurahi Niendapo pote napo, Nayatamani, nayatamani makao ya Bwana*2
ataniongoza papo Maskani yake Bwana yapendeza kama nini
Kuongoza, hunishika kwa mkono wa hakika 1. Nafsi yangu inazionea shauku nyua za Bwana.
Nitaandamana naye Kristu aniongozaye 2. Nitaingia nyumbani mwa Bwana kwa shangwe nikamwabudu
2. Pengine ni mashakani, nami pengine rahani Ni radhi ijayo yote,yupo nami 3. Heri yetu kumwabudu Bwana tukazipate neema
siku zote 4. Pendo lake kwa viumbe vyake kweli halina kikomo.
3. Mkono akinishika, kamwe sitanung`unika Atakachoniletea, ni tayari 5. Tumshukuru kwa Vipawa vyake alivyotujalia
kupokea
4. Ikiisha kazi chini,ntakwenda huko mbinguni Nako nitamtukuza, Kristu MPOKEE MTUMISHI WAKO
aliyeongoza 1. Ee Mungu Baba Mwenyezi tuko hapa mbele zako, Tunakulilia Baba
utusikilize *2
YESU TUMAINI LANGU Ipokee roho ya mwanao, mpokee mtumishi wako Mpokee anakuja
1. Yesu tumaini langu, tarajio letu kwako, mpokee mtumishi wako, Enyi malaika wa mbinguni, mchukue
Yesu tumaini langu maishani mwangu mpeleke kwa Baba, (Mchukue mpeleke kwa Baba) *2
Aa maishani mwangu (Yesu) huniongoza, tena tegemeo letu, 2 Fariji roho za wote wanaohuzunika, Uwape matumaini uwape tulizo
kutukomboa.x2 3. Ee Bwana ungehesabu, makosa ya wanadamu, Ni nani angesimama
2. Nitapanua mawazo, niweze kuelewa mbele yako wewe
Yale mafundisho yake, aliyotufundisha. 4. Ee Mungu mwenye rehema kumbuka rehema zako Maana zimekuwapo
tokea zamani
BWANA KAMA WEWE UNGEHESABU
Bwana kama wewe ungehesabu maovu yetu, DUNIANI SIO KWETU
Nani angesimama, nani angesimama Duniani sio kwetu sisi ni wasafiri *2 Natazama mbinguni, tutaimba na
Nani angesimama mbele yako malaika aleluya aleluya *2
1.. Lakini kwako kuna msamaha, ili wewe uogopwe, Nimemungoja Bwana, 1. Usichoke kutenda wema kila wakati, ujira unakungoja kule juu mbinguni.
Roho yangu, Na neno lake nimelitumaini 2. Ewe Mungu uturehemu sisi wanao, tupate kuishi nawe milele yote
2. Nafsi yangu inamngoja Bwana, kuliko walinzi Walinzi waingojavyo 3. Tutalipwa kwa yale yote tunayotenda, si kitambo tutafika ndugu kaza
asubuhi Naam walinzi wangojavyo asubuhi mwendo
3. Ee Bwana toka vilindini, nimekulilia Bwana sauti yangu usikie Masikio 4. Tumeandaliwa makao ya kupendeza, vinono vya mbinguni vimepakuliwa
yako yasikie dua zangu 5. Hossana Hossana mbinguni kwa Mungu wetu, tutaimba aleluya milele
yote
CHA KUTUMAINI SINA
1. Cha kutumaini sina, ila damu yake Bwana Sina wema wa kutosha, dhambi PAMOJA NA MALAIKA
zangu kuziosha 1. Pamoja na malaika Maryamu Mama yetu, kuimba sifazo twataka zipende
Kwake Yesu nasimama, ndiye Mwamba ni salama nyimbo zetu;
Ndiye Mwamba ni salama, ndiye Mwamba ni salama Ee Maria zipokee hizo zako heshima twakuimba twakuomba utuelekee
2. Njia yangu iwe ndefu, Yeye hunipa wokovu Mawimbi yakinipiga, nguvu Mama.
zake ndiyo nanga 2. Mazuri ya ulimwengu si kitu mbele yako, Hata nyota za uwingu zavia
3. Damu yake na sadaka, nategemea daima Yote chini yakiisha, Mwokozi mbele yako
atanitosha. 3. Bikira usiye mfano sifazo kuzitaja, sitoshi haba maneno kubwa yako
4. Nikiitwa hukumuni, rohoni nina amani Nikivikwa haki yake, sina hofu daraja
mbele yake
 Celebration of Life
BWANA UNA NEEMA NYINGI

1. Bwana una neema nyingi, waondoa kila dhambi x2

MARA MIA SALAMU

Mara mia salamu

1. U msafi wa moyo
Mema mapenzio
Ee Monika
Juu zakuweka
Nao malaika
Ee Monika Irene Nafula,
2. Mwombezi tuwie I have fought the good fight,
Shime tupatie I have finished the race,
Ee Monika I have kept the faith.
Tupende unyofu Now there is in store for me
Na utakatifu the crown of righteousness,
Ee Monika which the Lord, the righteous
Judge,
3. Mama tuongoze
will award to me on that day
Njia njema tufunze
Ee Monika and not only to me, but also
Tufungulie siri to all who have longed
Yakupata heri for his appearing.
Ee Monika
2 Timothy 4:7-10