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Reuel MUGO-GATHERU Obituary
MUGO-GATHERU, Prof. Reuel
J. 'Mugo'
Died peacefully one year ago on November 27, 2011. He was born in Kenya, East Africa. After arrival in the U.S.A, Mugo completed his education receiving a BA, MA and Doctor of Law degree. Mugo was a well known african author. His autobiography 'Child of Two Worlds' being his most celebrated work. He combined his education and talents into a successful, long teaching career at CSUS. He is survived by his wife Dolores, two daughters, son-in-law, and two granddaughters. Mugo loved animals. To those who wish, please send remembrances to Pit-Crew dog rescue group or SPCA of Sac. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Bonnlair Pub, in Sacramento Dec 8, 2012 from 5-7pm
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for Reuel MUGO-GATHERU
RUTH NJOROGE
July 5, 2025
God above all. There is a reason for everything. Continue resting...
Mugo gatheru
December 12, 2023
I believe we shall meet again.shine on your way dad
K White
February 6, 2023
Professor Mugo-Gatheru was a professor of mine in the 1990's at CSU, Sac. One of my favorites. I have retold the story of his proposal to his wife to many a young person as an outstanding example of love and commitment!
Njuguna Mbugua
February 6, 2023
Even in death, Mugo remains a mentor
Marlyn Morley
November 22, 2022
To this day, I can remember Prof. MUGO-GATHERU's class on African Cultural History with fondness. How his name was given & his demonstration of one of the dances of his upbringing was passed on to my students who enjoyed hearing his story. As long as I'm alive so is my memory of him & my gratitude for his teaching.
Guy Miner
May 7, 2022
He taught me so much, and is revered. Much respect Mugo, thank you.
Jessie Gaston
December 5, 2012
You are so missed. Thank you for all of your support as an office mate and a fellow educator at CSUS.
Marlyn Morley
November 29, 2012
Professor Mugo-Gatheru was my professor in the mid 1970s for African Cultural History and opened my eyes to the African peoples and continent. Every history class I taught during my teaching career heard his story as published in his book Child of Two Worlds. I will be forever grateful for his gift of self and academic rigor.
Karen
November 28, 2012
I recall the great stories Prof. Gatheru told when he would come to visit his daughter. He had a lot of life experiences that became all to real when he spoke. He will be missed.
Malik Abdul-Khaliq
November 28, 2012
A scholar, a mentor, an adviser, a friend. The procession of such relationship led me to be a scholar in the pattern evinced by Mwalimu Mugo. Thank you for at one time calling a budding scholar a genius, when he most needed it.
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