Kenyan actress Gloria Moraa has shared memories and expressed her deep sorrow over the loss of her daughter Marie Blac Achieng.
Speaking during a memorial service at Citam Embakasi on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, Moraa spoke about her first moments with Marie when she was just a little child.
“I met Marie on January 5, 2005, at 3.00 pm. She was the most beautiful child I have ever seen. I gave birth to her when I was still in my teens. I remember she used to cry, and I would also cry. The father would ask, ‘Sasa mkilie nyinyi wote wawili nitabombeleza nani?'” Gloria stated.
Struggling with the loss, Moraa shared her pain and the deep bond she had with her daughter.
“I don’t know how to release my child. My heart is broken. We had very, very beautiful memories. I don’t know how I am going to release my child.”
She recalled a difficult period in her life when Marie offered comfort and support.
“There was a time in my life I had gone through so much, and she would find me in the bedroom and tell me, ‘Mum, haukuangi mtu mbaya. Watu tu wako na wewe ndio watu wabaya.’ Marie was a good child.”
Adding;
“I have no energy to tell my child to rest in peace. I still can’t believe my child has rested.”
Marie’s funeral arrangement
On July 31, 2024, Marie’s father Blac Aende released the schedule for the funeral arrangement of his daughter.
Marie is set to be laid to rest on Saturday, August 10, 2024.
“On behalf of Dr. Blake’s family, we express gratitude for your unwavering support. The family has outlined the following series of events:
On Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 5:00 pm, a gathering will be at Chel’C Restaurant, Green Park Terminus (formerly Luna Park opposite Uhuru Park).
On Friday, August 9, 2024, the body will depart for Kisumu in preparation for the burial.
