Titus Munyasya

Titus Muema Munyasya was born in Kitui, Kenya, June 24, 1937. Titus was an ambitious and intelligent man whose parents put an emphasis on education and spirituality from an early age. He excelled in school, attended the Teacher's College of Machakos and became a schoolteacher in Kitui, where he enjoyed passing on his love of learning to others. He later received a scholarship to Kent University in Kent, Ohio, which brought him to the United States.

There he met numerous lifelong friends. Most importantly, he met his future wife, Peggy, whom he married on August 29, 1970. They moved to Cleveland and settled in Shaker Heights, Ohio, to raise their three children - Mwende, Jay, and Jackie. Titus' life was extremely family-focused. He was a provider, a guardian, very protective of his family and would work tirelessly for his children. There are so many memories shared by his family and friends of sitting in his backyard talking, eating and laughing.

Titus was a great listener, he had an extraordinary ability to hear all sides of an issue without judgment and strived to find resolutions. He was always extremely respectful of everyone he encountered and treating people with kindness, patience, and dignity was a high priority in his life.

He was a gentle man, compassionate, and giving. Over the years he was in the United States, he contributed to the elementary and college education of many family members in Kenya and stayed very involved with his family and community in his hometown. He was known for his generosity and his willingness to make sacrifices to meet a need. In recent years, he was passionate about raising money to build a well for water.

Titus was also known for his work ethic and was always a hard worker. Throughout his career, he worked as an accountant at various companies. Most recently, his accounting work was in the nonprofit sector. Even after retirement, he enjoyed continuing to work once a week at Murtis Taylor.

Titus loved gardening and he excelled at it. His backyard gardens have always flourished in the summer, which were loved by many throughout the years. In particular, he took pride in his roses and flowers. He also enjoyed traveling. He regularly visited back home and saw many places around the US and the world.

He was loving husband of Peggy Munyasya (nee Spencer); dear father of Mwende Lefler (Jeremy) of Chicago, IL, Japheth Mutinda "Jay" Munyasya of Washington, D.C. and Jacqueline Musenya Munyasya of Chicago, IL; dear grandfather of Aiden, Samara and Vada; the beloved son of the late Benjamin and Alice Munyasya, and the brother of Samuel, Paul, Munyalo, Kilonzo, Wayua, Mukai, Mwikali and the late Wamwene and Esther; and is survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins, here and in Kenya.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions in his name to The Samburu Project, 2510 Main Street, Suite 202, Santa Monica, CA 90405 or http://www.thesamburuproject.org . Contributions will support the well project in Kaumba, the community in Kitui where he was born.

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A Funeral Service will be held at 3pm on Saturday, September 6 at
Brown-Forward, 17022 Chagrin Blvd, Shaker Hts., OH. FRIENDS MAY CALL ONE
HOUR PRIOR TO THE SERVICE. The interment will be in Kitui, Kenya.


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