Kitaw Ejigu Obituary

Ejigu, Kitaw
Suffered a stroke the night of Jan. 8, and died early Jan. 12. Born in Ethiopia in 1948 Kitaw migrated to America in 1973 via Japan as a student. Later working for NASA's jet propulsion laboratory, Lorrel, Rockwell, and Boeing as a scientist and engineer defined Kitaw's ambition to advance humanity's quest to reach beyond this earth. In the past few years Kitaw chaired a political renewal organization for Ethiopia. Also he was the will and energy behind his business TransTech International, a corporation with a vision to modernize the developing world. Kitaw is survived by his wife Stella, his children Benjamin, Sarah Abigail, and Jared and every individual he knew or knew of him throughout his life. There is a memorial service for Kitaw at Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena, California at 11:00 a.m. followed by his burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Covina Hills at 3:00 p.m. tomorrow, January 18, 2006.

Published by Los Angeles Times on Jan. 17, 2006.
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February 16, 2023

My dearest Ejigu Family,

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Kitaw. My prayers are with you now and always.

Much Love,

Lynn Harris

jacquelynn harris

January 29, 2006

Dear Stella,
We were deeply saddened by the news of the loss of your husband. Please accept our heart-felt condolences to you and your family. May the Lord give you the strength to follow His guidance through the rest of your life with your children.
Sincerely yours,
Maaza Gezmu & Shimelis Kebede.

Maaza & Shimelis

January 19, 2006

Dear Estella, I am sorry to hear about your husband's death.

My deepest sympathy to all in the family.

Misrak Gezmu

January 18, 2006

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