Paul Thuku Nderitu
1958 - 2017
Paul Thuku Nderitu
Visitation Information
Visitation
May 12, 2017
Visitation Time
2 to 4 & 7 to 9pm
Visitation Location
C. L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College Street, Antigonish, NS
Service Information
Service Date
Saturday May 13, 2017
Service Time
1:00pm
Service Location
St. Ninian Cathedral, Antigonish, NS
Burial Information
Burial Date
At a later date
Burial Location
Kenya
Requested Charity
Travel Expenses for the Family
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Nderitu, Paul Thuku, age 58, of Antigonish passed away on May 9, 2017, at home.

Born in Nyahururu, Kenya, he was the firstborn son of Nelson Nderitu Thuku and Serah Nderitu. Paul worked as a police officer in Nairobi, Kenya for almost 20 years before he moved to Antigonish in 2002. Paul gave up his own career in Kenya and joined his wife in Canada with their children to support Joyce with her education and to give their children a better life in Canada. He was his wife's best friend and her greatest cheerleader. He wanted to celebrate his wife's graduation ceremony on May 7th that would have crowned his efforts and support for her but was unable to attend the ceremony due to recent hospitalization.

Paul worked as a security and safety officer at St. Francis Xavier University until his sudden passing on Tuesday May 9, 2017 at home. He also worked with the Sheriff’s Department. Prior to his illness, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He performed his duties with kindness and compassion. Mild mannered and a hard worker, Paul was much loved by his co-workers, students, and friends. He was a devoted son, husband, and father. He knew that the true joy in life was about the daily interactions and relationships we share with those around us.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Joyce Mbugua, Antigonish; children, Serah, Alex, and Nelson Thuku, all of Halifax; and Milkah Thuku, Antigonish; parents; brothers Njuguna (Wanjiru), Joel (Wanjiku), Maina (Njeri), Wanyeki (Wambui) Wachiuri (Wanjiru); nieces Wambui (Gathungu) Serah Nderitu; nephew Nderitu, all of Kenya; among many. He is predeceased by two brothers, Mwangi and Githinji and one sister, Wanjiru.

Paul will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Visitation will be held Friday, May 12, 2017 in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College Street, Antigonish, from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm.  Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 1:00 pm in St. Ninian’s Cathedral, 121 St. Ninian Street, Antigonish, Reverend Joe MacKenzie presiding.  Burial will take place in Kenya.

In lieu of flowers, donations to assist the family to travel to Kenya for the burial will be much appreciated. Donations can be directed to the C.L. Curry Funeral Home or sent by email money transfer to [email protected], or GoFundMe account https://www.gofundme.com/pauls-farewell

Online condolences: www.clcurry.com

Paul Thuku Nderitu