Death Announcement: Emily Wairimu Maina of Salem, Oregon

It is with deep sorrow that the family and friends announce the promotion to glory of Emily Wairimu Maina, a member of the Kenyan diaspora living in Salem, Oregon, USA, who passed away on February 27, 2026.

Emily Wairimu Maina was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and cherished member of the Kenyan community both in the United States and Kenya.

She was the loving mother of Morris Kariuki Maina of North Carolina.

Emily was the daughter of Barnabas Kariuki Waithaka (D-9) of PCEA Neema Church Lowell and Grace Wambui Kariuki.

She was the sister of Faith Waithaka (D-10), Tabitha Waithaka (D-6), and Nixon Waithaka, all of Boston, Massachusetts, and Paul Kamau of Kenya.

She was also a niece to Rev. Wanyoike (KCIC), Beatrice Riunge, Catherine Njeri of Seattle, and Rachel Warigia of Boston.

Emily was a cousin to Oliver Mbiyo (New Hampshire), Wellington Waithaka (Alabama), Wellington Waithaka (Seattle), and Emily Ngubia (Seattle), among many other relatives and friends within the Kenyan diaspora community.

Her passing has deeply touched the Kenyan community across the United States and Kenya.
Prayer and Fellowship Meetings

Family, friends, and members of the Kenyan diaspora are invited to join daily fellowship and “Macakaya” prayer meetings as the family prepares for funeral arrangements.

Schedule

   Committee Meeting
   5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
   Macakaya Prayer Fellowship
   6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location

Faith’s Residence
205 Pratt Ave, Apt 3
Lowell, MA 01851
United States
Financial Support for the Family

Well-wishers who wish to support the family during this difficult time can send financial contributions through the following channels:

• Esther Nganga: 978-259-8914 - Venmo: @esthernganga
• Mweru Waithaka: 978-996-1905 - Cash App: $mweruwaithaka
• Nixon Waithaka: 978-332-0258 - Cash App: $waithaka2

For additional information or to support the family, please contact:

• Eld. Shelmith Karimi — 978-319-0109
• Eld. Penny Muiruri — 978-349-8837
• Carol Wanjiku (Treasurer) — 978-996-1909
• George Mungai — 781-325-3627

A WhatsApp group has also been created to coordinate updates and support for the family. Click to join – https://chat.whatsapp.com/Cc0s1BohSLs9X3rF7JD9nl?mode=hqctcli

“The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” — Job 1:21