Death & Funeral Announcement

Sunrise: 14 August 1983 – Sunset: 2 August 2025

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that the family of the late Betty Joy China announce her sudden passing on 2 August 2025 in Pearland, Texas; USA.

Betty was the third of four children born to the late Edith Ingado Ambune and Enos China Wafula. She is survived by her father, Mr. Enos Wafula, stepmother Mrs. Topister Wafula; brothers Stephen Wafula, Arnold Wafula, and George China; step-brother Laban Wafula; sisters-in-law Carolyne Edagwa-Wafula, Lea Williams-China, and Ann Nyaguthii; nieces Neema, Zawadi, Misper and Abigael; and nephew Dennis. Niece to the late Solomon Ambune of Lukhuna, the late Pricsillah Nalwa of Kimilili, Esther Godia, Albert Ambune, Professor Samuel Soita China of Kitale, the late Phoebe Manyasi of Nasianda, William China of Makunga, Herbert China of Makunga, Alica Makanyaga of Nabingenge, Joseph Kakai of Mukuyuni, Essau Mukhwana (ODM) of Mukuyuni, the late Sikuku China of Makunga, Ayub China of Makunga, Festus China of Matete, Joel Sivona of Luuya & Rhoda Muniafu of Mitukuyu among others. Cousin to John Wanjala, Esther Nelima, Anne Manyasi, Allan China, Laura China, Caro China, Evans Soita, Wycliffe Idambira, Ebby, Nancy, Evans, Ayub Munyiafu, Sarah China, Edward Cheto, Belita China, Caleb China, Kenna China, Joy China, Ayub Makari, Patrick China, Lydia Wakhungu, Robai Sivona, Luke Soita, Makonjo China, Betty Manyasi and Risper China among others.

Betty was a beloved daughter and sister, a cherished friend, and a treasured member of our family. Her kindness, warmth, and unwavering love touched all who knew her.

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday 21 August 2025, at ICC Nairobi West from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Funeral Service and Burial will take place on Saturday 23 August 2025, at Makunga Village, Bungoma County.

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” Psalm 116:15
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4

Rest in Eternal Glory