Edwin Saunders Kibunja

Edwin Saunders Kibunja, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on April 18, 2024 in his hometown of Montgomery County, MD at 41 years old.  Born to Linda and Peter Kibunja on September 27, 1982, in Washington, DC, Edwin’s adventurous spirit and vibrant life will be fondly remembered.

In 2000, Edwin graduated from Springbrook High School in Silver Spring, MD, and went on to study Business and Hospitality Management at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, and Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD.  He was a cuisine connoisseur with a refined palette, who loved to spend time in the kitchen, experiment with foods and sauces, and enjoyed cooking for others. He spent his career working for a variety of restaurants in the DMV ranging from small family-owned to high-end establishments, learning about local and international food, beverage, and hospitality.  Edwin was also a talented musician who played guitar, bass, and drums as a hobby; and enjoyed playing soccer throughout his youth and into college.

Edwin is survived by parents, Linda and Peter Kibunja, sister Amri Rouson, brother-in-law Jas Rouson, nephews Japhya, Jarroq, Jageau, and niece Amri Jae. In addition to uncles and aunts, Lennwood (Ishmenia) and Laundra Saunders, Victor (Shirley), Joseph (Esther, deceased) and Cyrus (Kezziah) Kibunja, Aunt; Joyce Kibunja; and cousins Lennwood Saunders, Jr., Alani McDonald; Alex, Victoria, Alecia, Gemma and Michelle Kibunja; Eric Gitukui (Luci), Yvonne Mathu (Wambaa), Stephanie Gitukui; and Julia, Jacqueline, Melanie and Jake  Kibunja.

Edwin will be missed dearly, but his memory lives on in our hearts and he will continue to be a beacon of warmth and joy for all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

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