Mr. Alexander Shivachi

In Loving Memory Of Alexander Ndula Shivachi: Sunrise: Alexander Ndula Shivachi was born July 31, 1946 to the union of his late parents Francis Makani Ndula and Tariya Lwane Ndula in Ishikulu near Erigi in Kakamega County, Kenya. He was the eldest in a family of nearly thirty siblings. His educational journey began when his uncle brought him to Nairobi – a venture that led to a successful completion of high school. He attended St. John’s Primary School in Pumwani, Nairobi; then St. Philomena Middle School in Ziwani, Nairobi. From there, he attended Eastleigh Secondary School in Nairobi, Kenya. He then joined the then famed Siriba Teachers College where he received a Teachers Certificate in 1968. He was admitted into Kenyatta College where he earned a diploma in the early 1970’s. He returned to Siriba as an instructor before he came to the U.S. to pursue higher education. His dream was realized when he was awarded a scholarship to attend Shaw College in North Carolina where he earned his Bachelor’s degree. He pursued graduate studies at North Carolina State University graduating with a Master’s Degree in the mid 1970’s. In addition to teaching at Siriba, Alex (as he was affectionately known to friends) was an accomplished boxer, who won many trophies in different entertainment venues in Kenya. He moved to Michigan in 1979. He worked for Xerox Corporation and also held a variety of jobs focusing on computer technology. After he had retired he kept his computer programming and technical skills up by helping those who needed these services even if it was just for a small fee; because he enjoyed doing this. In fact when he died, he was on his way to help a friend repair his computer; that is, he died enroute to do what he enjoyed doing most. Sunset: Alex is survived by his wife of 34 years, Elizabeth Mukoya Khamati Shivachi and three daughters: Veronica Muteshi Shivachi-Williams, Malkiah Lwane Shivachi, Crystal Akwenda Shivachi and one son Benjamin Khamati Shivachi; his brother Peter Sporty Ndula, one grandchild: Imani Asante Williams and son in-law Antoine Williams. His mother Tariya, his father Francis, and three half-brothers have preceded him in death. His Large Kenyan family consists of over 25 half-brothers and 10 half/step sisters, nephews and nieces. On August 11, 2014 at about 8:45 p.m., God called home his son Alexander Ndula Shivachi during a violent natural disaster.

Mr. Alexander Shivachi

July 31, 1946 - August 11, 2014