Loise Njambi (Kariuki) Wambuguh

Loise N. Wambuguh, 64, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Loise was born March 2, 1958, in Laikipia, Kenya to the late Bernard and Beatrice (Wangari) Kariuki.  On October 3, 1981, she married Dennis Wambuguh in Nairobi, Kenya.  She received her PhD from the University of Missouri in Agricultural Economics and was employed as a Research Analyst at the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Jefferson City.  Loise was a member of the Christian Fellowship Church.  

Loise is survived by her husband, Dennis; daughters, Patricia, Pamela, and Jacqueline (David) all of Chicago; one grandchild, Christian and nine siblings, Naftaly, Jedidah, Winnie, Esther, James, Eunice, Lillian, Robert and Paul all of Kenya.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel with a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until time for the service.  Burial will follow the service at Columbia Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Pancan and St. Jude's Children Hospital, c/o Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel, 1610 N. Garth Ave., Columbia, MO 65202.

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