Tribute Wall
In Memory of
Rev. Roy Upton
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Evah Oduor lit a candle
Monday, September 13, 2021
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Sheila lit a candle
Sunday, September 12, 2021
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Rev Roy Upton dedicated me as a baby when I was born in 1981. Thank You LORD for the life of Your servant. Sheila from Nairobi Kenya.
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Jackie lit a candle
Saturday, September 11, 2021
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May God's comfort and Peace be with you and all your loved ones as you celebrate the life of Rev.Roy.It is well
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PROF. PAUL KAMAU MBUGUA lit a candle
Friday, September 10, 2021
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Rev. Roy Upton was a greet man of God who served us at NPC Valley Road, Nairobi, Kenya. I still remember one of the services where there was a cartoon of Rev. Roy Upton with a new hair cut and earnestly urging the members to contribute to the new assembly. His comment "I am responsible of the announcement in the bulletin, but not the drawing of myself" Quite some laugh since he had actually got a new hair cut that weekend. A man of great zeal for the souls - I remember him preaching to us about his family genealogy and the way it had changed down the years - yet the Jews, scattered throughout the world still had a commonality that united them as one nation after the Babylonian captivity and being in exile for close to 2000 years - God's miracle for his special people.
May this family find comfort in that our Pastor preached and lived for Jesus. Shall we finish the race also so triumphantly? May we take heart even during this time of moaning - our God knows it all and we can totally depend on Him even in these difficult times. Thanks also for allowing your beloved to serve us in Africa. Your labor in the Lord is not in vain - I Corinthians 15:58. Amen!
From Paul and Elizbeth Kamau Mbugua- CITAM Thika Road, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Okumu Makogola posted a condolence
Friday, September 10, 2021
May the servant of God rest in peace (RIP).
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Vivian Musungu lit a candle
Friday, September 10, 2021
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I never met you in person, we are so grateful for the works you did in Kenya. May you rest in eternal peace.
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David Upton uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
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Roselyne Upton posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
David, Katie Kenneth, Laura, Jordan, Oliver, and Noah deepest condolences in the loss of Roy love, and prayers to the family.
Roselyne Upton
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ibrahim owino ochieng posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
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The Family of Citam Eldoret under the Leadership of Rev Ibrahim Owino Ochieng ,would like to pass their sincere condolences to the Family ,Church and friends of Rev Roy Upton.May the almighty God give you strength and comfort in this time.
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Roselyne Upton posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Gordon and family my heart felt condolences, in the loss, Roy keeping you in my prayers.
Roselyne Upton
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Winston Dayal posted a condolence
Saturday, September 4, 2021
Deepest Confolences , God's Peace and Comfort to the family and friends .
Winston and Marian Dayal
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Rodgers Lukano Posted Sep 10, 2021 at 3:07 AM
My deepest condolences, strength and comfort to the family and friends!
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Gwen uploaded photo(s)
Friday, September 3, 2021
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My condolences to Gordon and all of Roy's extended family. What I remember most about him - he loved his family, dogs, and telling jokes!
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Rev. Irene Jacca lit a candle
Friday, September 3, 2021
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Beverly magotsi lit a candle
Thursday, September 2, 2021
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Bob & Amanda Drago uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, September 2, 2021
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Our deepest condolences to Ken, Shelly, David, Gordon , and the entire Upton family.
As the alpha son speaking on behalf of the entire Drago family, it is impossible for us to ever be able to put down in words how great of an addition to our family that Roy was when he and our mother Vera both re married in their later years. Roy was unquestionably, an incredibly great father, grandfather, and a great friend towards all of us, and we are all forever grateful how he was such an amazing, loving, and caring, Godly husband to our dear mother Vera.
We all verily believe that together, they were both a truly blessed (“elderly”) couple that both faithfully served the Lord with all of their hearts while also enjoying life together to the fullest, almost like two teenagers in love. We also believe that anyone who was ever fortunate enough to have fellowshipped with the two of them together, would also likely agree as we do, in that it seemed so naturally obvious, that thanks be to God, the two of them were absolutely “meant to be” for each other at that time in their lives. And together, they would both light up the room everywhere they went.
In July 2015, we all pitched in and flew mom and Roy out to our summer home in B.C. for mom’s 90th birthday present. Slocan is a pretty small, remote town (Amanda calls it “Mayberry”). During their two week stay, other than the two of them being very refreshing family guests, mom and Roy had also, pretty well captivated the entire town with their presence during their stay.
Roy would get up every morning and search the town, the small shops, etc. inquiring about any local garage sales etc. The whole town pretty well knew him and also new that he was our step father by the second or third day they had been there. Both mom and Roy attracted so many friends during their stay. Our friends would come over to visit them and mom would hang out with all the girls, chatting about who knows what? But they were always cheerful, laughing, and having good fun together. And Roy would hang out with all of us guys, telling jokes, talking hockey, baseball, and CFL football etc. Amanda and I were so proud of the both of them as they were truly adored by all! Unexpectedly, they also all threw a huge surprise birthday party for mom with a great meal, birthday cake, and bonfire.
Roy has made a lot of good friends in Slocan during his two short stays that he and mom visited us with who have asked Amanda and I to please extend their deepest condolences to the Upton family on their behalf as well.
There are way too many great memorable photos to share from their July 2015 trip, but we have narrowed down and included a handful of these selected ones in our tribute to Roy.
Blessings, Bob & Amanda
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ken.upton@rogers.com Posted Sep 11, 2021 at 8:27 AM
Great post Bob. Lots of memories for sure. Your mother and my dad are together again with somehow, my mother wedged in there in someway who knows….. Thank you so much and great to see you guys yesterday and Paul at the celebration of life service. ❤️
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Kerry Halliwell uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, September 2, 2021
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Roy and Vera visited us in Malawi, Africa in 2008. It was a crucial time in our ministry to receive encouragement and counsel. We will never forget the impact that visit had on our remaining five years on the field. Our deepest condolences to the family.
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Kerry Halliwell posted a condolence
Thursday, September 2, 2021
KENYA FIELD OFFICE
P.O. Box 44091 – 00100 Nairobi, Kenya Tel: (254) 735 495604/721 830123 Email: paocke@gmail.com
August 31, 2021
Dear Family members of Rev. Roy Upton,
We were saddened to learn of the passing on to glory of Rev. Roy Upton. Our heartfelt condolences are extended to all of you.
We have precious memories of his ministry in the land of Kenya when he was the Senior pastor of Nairobi Pentecostal Church (now CITAM Valley Road). It was during his time of ministry in Kenya that he oversaw the construction of the present church (which seats 4500). He was both a gifted administrator and an evangelist. In exercising his gift of evangelism we saw people lining the altars when the call to respond was given, to repent of sins and to believe in and receive Jesus as Saviour and Lord.
God worked with Pastor Upton in his ministry at NPC. Let me share an example of something I personally witnessed: In this one service so many people came to surrender their lives to Jesus. Counsellors were dealing with several people. I personally dealt with two and was about to deal with a third. I thought maybe the person, because of this long time of waiting, may be wondering why they even came to the altar but the moment I began to speak to the person there was a great sense of the power and presence of the Holy Spirit and with that sense came a word from the Lord,” …and the Lord worked with them confirming his Word with signs following. (cf Mk 16:20) My heart was gripped with the realization that this was indeed a sign following, the miracle of the new birth taking place in the heart of a seeker before me. The Word was confirmed and being confirmed in many hearts that day. On another occasion we went to prayer meeting and Pastor Upton started the meeting with an altar call. For sure He was led of the Lord to ask if there were people wanting to accept the Lord as personal Saviour because a whole family responded.
During one period of his ministry at NPC we had a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit. I recall how a gentleman came from Eldoret to a service wanting to be baptized in the Holy Spirit. Pastor Upon invited him to come back for prayer later in the afternoon. A lady heard that invitation and she also showed up and both were filled. After that he invited anyone desiring to be filled with the Sprit to come for prayer on Sunday afternoons. The next Sunday afternoon we saw 35 people being filled and on and on it went. Jesus the Baptizer was there each time and people were being filled with the Spirit. One lady I know was filled and healed at the time when she was filled with the Spirit in a mid-week service.
We witnessed the beautiful spontaneity of the Spirit working through his life and ministry and only eternity will tell how many lives were transformed in Kenya through the gospel he proclaimed in the power and anointing of the Holy Spirit.
Praying for all family members as you celebrate the home going of your very own dear one. Thankfully we sorrow not as others who have no hope. (1 Thess 4:13)
Yours sincerely,
Rev Helen MacMinn
For and on behalf of PAOC Kenya Field
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ken.upton@rogers.com Posted Sep 11, 2021 at 8:35 AM
Helen, wonderful tribute and a fantastic recollection of special times at Valley Road. These were great years for my mother and father there in that country in the 80’s.. Dad reflected on them many times and I would suggest that these would have been the best four years of my parents ministry. Thank you so much for taking the time to post here with this information. Invaluable, and we sincerely appreciate it. Thanks again Helen. ❤️❤️
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Kenneth Upton uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
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Calisto Odede posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
This is to express our heartfelt condolences to the family of Rev. Upton who was Senior Pastor at Nairobi Pentecostal Church, currently CITAM. He was a great evangelist whom the Lord used powerfully to lead many to Christ. His faith led the congregation into building the big sanctuary. On behalf of CITAM fraternity, do receive our condolences. Calisto Odede, Presiding Bishop, CITAM.
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ken.upton@rogers.com Posted Sep 11, 2021 at 8:46 AM
Thank you so much Bishop Odede. Dad thoroughly loved the construction project there at Valley Road and the time they served there in Kenya. My mom & dad were at the right place at the right time during that transition for the Valley Road assembly ❤️
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Bob Drago uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
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The family of Rev. Roy Upton uploaded a photo
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
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