ANDREW KIMNGETICH CHERUS (RUTONG’OT)

It is with profound sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden death of Andrew Kimngetich Cherus (Rutong’ot) a retired employee of the former Kenya Post & Telecommunication Corporation and former teacher which occurred on 28 September 2023 at Eldoret Hospital, while undergoing emergency treatment.

Son of the late Chesondin arap Bert, the late Kobot Cheptanui, the late Anna Cheptepkeny and Esther Chemunai Bert of Koiwoarusen, Burnt Forest – Uasin Gishu County.

Loving husband of Jennifer Cherus of Central Secondary School, Eldoret and father to Dr Nebert Matelong, Beryl Chepkorir, Eng Gilbert Matelong (KRA), Linda Matelong (KGB Bank Ltd) and Allan Cherus. Father-in-law to Gloria Tuwei (Moi University), Josephine Mogesi (Civil Registration) and Samuel Makokha (KRA). Grandfather to Reagan, Ronnie, Bradley, Andre, Raider, Salma, Rita, Lee & Alma and Kenji.

Brother to Mary Jelagat (Maria), Eliud Cherus, David Cherus, Richard Kiplagat, the late Daniel Kiptoo. Morgan Tirop and Henry Kiptanui. Beloved cousin/nephew to the larger Matelong kinfolks and Kapchepsuge, Kapsareto, Kapsinyei and Kapbomet.

In-law to Anna, Pius, the late Agnes, Elizabeth, the late Thandeus, Ernest, Francis and Monica.

Uncle to Caroline Chepkemboi, Sheila Cheptoo, Rufus Kiprono, Robin Kiprotich, Brenda Chepleting, Rodgers, Maureen Chelimo, Linet Chepkoech, Mercy Cheruto, Laban Kipkori, Ian Kipkernboi, Mitchell Cherop and Belin Chepchirchir.

riends and relatives are meeting daily at his residence at Mti-Moja, Chepkoilel, at home Koiwoarusen farm, Lemoru – Ngeny (Moiben) and Wagon Wheel Hotel – Eldoret for funeral arrangements.

A major harambee will be held on Thursday, 5th October, 2023 at Wagon Wheel Hotel – Eldoret.

The cortege will leave Eldoret Hospital Mortuary on Friday, 6th October, 2023 at 9.00am for short prayers at his house at Mti – Moja, Chepkoilel then head to Koiwoarusen, Burnt Forest Kesses Sub-county, Uasin Gishu County for overnight vigil. Funeral service and burial will be held on Saturday, 7th October, 2023 from 10.00am.

In God’s arms you rest and in Our Hearts you remain Forever