[PHOTOS] Family, friends eulogise Charles 'Charli' Ouda

Ouda's requiem mass was held at All Saints Cathedral ahead of his cremation at Kariokor

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  • His mother alongside siblings, nephews, nieces and fiancee Ciru Muriuki eulogised him as the man who helped create memories they will forever cherish.
  • Telling of their love story, Ciru said she had never been loved as Charli loved her.
by SHARON MWENDE
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15 February 2024 - 11:55
Actor Charles Ouda's fiancee Ciru Muriuki eulogises him during his requiem mass at the All Saints Cathedral on February 15, 2024.
Actor Charles Ouda's fiancee Ciru Muriuki eulogises him during his requiem mass at the All Saints Cathedral on February 15, 2024.
Image: WILLISH ADUR

Family and friends of late actor Charles Ouda on Thursday gathered at the All Saints Cathedral to share their tributes.

His mother alongside siblings, nephews, nieces and fiancee Ciru Muriuki eulogised him as the man who helped create memories they will forever cherish.

"No one else will ever know the strength of my love for you Charlie. I love you so much and you will always be in my heart," his mother said in her tribute," read a Letter from Charli's mum".

Casket carrying the body of the late actor Charles Ouda at the All Saints Cathedral during his requiem mass on February 15, 2024.
Casket carrying the body of the late actor Charles Ouda at the All Saints Cathedral during his requiem mass on February 15, 2024.
Image: WILLISH ADUR

Telling of their love story, Ciru said she had never been loved as Charli loved her.

"Let me tell you guys, I am almost 42 years and I have never been loved like that. It wasn't about the grand gestures, it was about the comfort. The easy intimacy. That wonderfully silly friendship between us," she said.

Actor Charles Ouda's fiancee Ciru Muriuki eulogises him during his requiem mass at the All Saints Cathedral on February 15, 2024.
Actor Charles Ouda's fiancee Ciru Muriuki eulogises him during his requiem mass at the All Saints Cathedral on February 15, 2024.
Image: WILLISH ADUR

"Charli saw me and I mean he truly saw me. It was such a beautiful love."

The 38-year-old passed away on the night of February 3.

Family and friends gather at the All Saints Cathedral for the requiem mass of the later actor Charles Ouda on February 15, 2024.
Family and friends gather at the All Saints Cathedral for the requiem mass of the later actor Charles Ouda on February 15, 2024.
Image: WILLISH ADUR
Family and friends gather at the All Saints Cathedral for the requiem mass of the later actor Charles Ouda on February 15, 2024.
Family and friends gather at the All Saints Cathedral for the requiem mass of the later actor Charles Ouda on February 15, 2024.
Image: WILLISH ADUR
Casket bearing the remains of late Actor Charles Ouda at the All Saints Cathedral during his requiem mass on February 15, 2024.
Casket bearing the remains of late Actor Charles Ouda at the All Saints Cathedral during his requiem mass on February 15, 2024.
Image: WILLISH ADUR
Actor Charles Ouda's fiancee Ciru Muriuki during his requiem mass at the All Saints Cathedral on February 15, 2024.
Actor Charles Ouda's fiancee Ciru Muriuki during his requiem mass at the All Saints Cathedral on February 15, 2024.
Image: WILLISH ADUR
Casket bearing the remains of late actor Charles Ouda at the All Saints Cathedral during his requiem mass on February 15, 2024.
Casket bearing the remains of late actor Charles Ouda at the All Saints Cathedral during his requiem mass on February 15, 2024.
Image: WILLISH ADUR
Family and friends gather at the All Saints Cathedral for the requiem mass of the late actor Charles Ouda on February 15, 2024.
Family and friends gather at the All Saints Cathedral for the requiem mass of the late actor Charles Ouda on February 15, 2024.
Image: WILLISH ADUR
Family and friends gather at the All Saints Cathedral for the requiem mass of the later actor Charles Ouda on February 15, 2024.
Family and friends gather at the All Saints Cathedral for the requiem mass of the later actor Charles Ouda on February 15, 2024.
Image: WILLISH ADUR
Casket bearing the remains of late Actor Charles Ouda at the All Saints Cathedral during his requiem mass on February 15, 2024.
Casket bearing the remains of late Actor Charles Ouda at the All Saints Cathedral during his requiem mass on February 15, 2024.
Image: WILLISH ADUR
Casket carrying the body of the late actor Charles Ouda at the All Saints Cathedral during his requiem mass on February 15, 2024.
Casket carrying the body of the late actor Charles Ouda at the All Saints Cathedral during his requiem mass on February 15, 2024.
Image: WILLISH ADUR
Family and friends gather at the All Saints Cathedral for the requiem mass of the late actor Charles Ouda on February 15, 2024.
Family and friends gather at the All Saints Cathedral for the requiem mass of the late actor Charles Ouda on February 15, 2024.
Image: WILLISH ADUR

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