John Okello Yongo

We regret to announce the death of Ex-Councillor John Okello Yongo of Asembo Kayoo, Omia Maio Sub-Location East Asembo Rarieda Sub-County, Siaya County. Son of the late Jaduong” Nashon Yongo and the late Mama Alseba Yongo. Husband of Mama Sheila Okello (Nyahera) and Linet Okello (Of Kanjira). Father of Beatrice Atieno, the late Dickson Odhiambo and the late Florence Adhiambo.

Father-in-law of AdelaIde Odhiambo, Grandfather of Nashon Yongo Odhiambo, Noel Nyaroriga, Reagan Nyarooga, John Nyaronga, Sheba Nyartinga and Roberto. He leaves behind several great grand children. Brother of Agnes Nyabega (Maseno), Joyce Opiyo (Lela) & Mary Adongo (Usenge), Cousin of Mika Awuor (Mahaya), the late Apollo Oloo Adhoga, William Matewe, David, Musa among others. Uncle of Rtd Justice Onyango Otieno, Jane Stausi, Jane Osumba. Dr Benson Odongo (Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology), Beldina of UK, Martin Achar, James Waore Diang’a, Jane Ogolla, Bruno Omino, Zakaria Odak, and Andrew Otom among others.

The cortege leaves Sagam Community Hospital Mortuary on 27th January, 2017 at 12noon for a requiem mass at St. Mathews ACK. Kandaria Church followed by an overnight vigil at his home. Final funeral service will be held on 28th January, 2017 at St. Mathews Kandaria Secondary School Grounds from 9am. He will be laid to rest at his home thereafter.

 

James Samuel Oguna Okendo

1947 – 2017

The committee chairman, Mr Timothy Omindo of Kokello Welfare, Nairobi, sadly announce the death of Mr James Samuel Oguna Okendo which occurred on 15th January 2017 in Kisumu. Son of the late Job Okendo and Late Teresa Odero.

Husband of Mrs. Agneta Adhiambo Muga and Mrs Arnolda Anyango Arara. Father of Ruth Anyango (Nvakach), Edwin Muga (JKIA Cargo Village), Aggrey Oluoch, Joshua Ade (Phoenix Assurance), Lavinia Waringa (Intercon), Dorothy Adhiambo Roglin (Germany), Maureen Adhiambo (Ministry of Lands), Esther (Germany), Job Okendo and Abong’o (Kenya Redcross). Brother of Mathews Obuo, the late Mary Newa, the late James Ombima, Dinah Osewe, the late William Ndolo, the late Lornah Auma, Philip Ayoki and Margaret Oketch. Brother in law of Bishop 0. Wasonga (Maseno West), Rtd. Territorial Commander, Commisioner Ezekiel Anzeze (Salvation Army). He has left behind more than 20 grandchildren.

Maior Harambee for funeral arrangements to take place at August 7th Memorial Centre (Bomb Blast) Nairobi on Thursday 26th January 2017 from 5pm. Contributions can also be sent to 0722876358 or 0727711059 or 0722735790. We thank you for your support.

Baba, peace, our love is infinite but God is ultimate. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7

 

Jael Odhiambo

Just Like a Beautiful Rose, She’s Gone

It is with deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Jael Odhiambo on 10/1/2017 at Nairobi West Hospital, Beloved daughte of Wellington Odhiambo, Janet Sika and Benta Achieng of Anyiko Village Gem Siaya. Beloved wife of Elias Odhiambo of Ugunja Uholo West. Daughter- in-law of the late Obai Mahulo and late Marsina Atieno.

Devoted mother of Martha, Francis, Julian, Caroline and Elizabeth. Grandmother of Alex, Kendra, Olivia and others. Sister of Felesia, Felister, Bob, Joseph (All deceased), David Oriwo (twin brother), Elizabeth Ngira, James Odhiambo among others. Cousin of David, Heram, Liz Onoka among others. Aunt of Arthur, Andrew, Eddy, Collins, Janet among others. Sister -in-law of Janet, Mercy, Josephine, John Achengo & Margret Akon’go.

The cortage leaves Montezuma Monalisa Funeral home on 26/1/2017 at 2pm Funeral service will be held the same day at Montezuma Funeral Chapel from 2.30pm Thereafter the body will be taken to her residence Midland Estate South C, House No. 29 for an overnight vigil.

Burial will take place at their rural home in Daraja Mbili Kapuonja, Kisumu West on Saturday 28/1/2017.

Loved ones never die, they rest in God’s hands and live in our hearts forever,

Rest in peace Nyargi Ombayo

Wilfrida Anyango Akoko

It is with humble acceptance that we announce the death of Wilfrida Anyango Akoko which occurred on 9/1/2017. Daughter of the late Ernest Omango and the late Magdalina Omango. Wife of Jeremiah Owiro. Sister of the late Benedict Omaango, the late Unita Abongo, the late Okelo Omango, Otieno Omango, Ondu Abade, among others. Step daughter of Tom Ouso, the late John Abade, the late Oyata Obiero, among others. Co-wife of Monicah Akoko, the Rael Akoko, Pamela Akoko, Mercy Akoko, Julia Omollo, Cerina Adongo, Yunia Otieno among others. Sister-in-law of Hon. Johnson Owiro, the late Meshack Odienya, the late Elijah Adongo, Joshua Abade. Amos Owiro, John Owiro, Benard Owiro, Thomas Migundo, Joshua Migundo among others. Beloved mother of Mr. Akoko, Nolynce Akoko, Antonin Akoko, Tony Akoko, Tidus Akoko of Migori County Government, Presvelder Akoko, Austine Akoko, others WiIfrida Anyango are Jackline, Denis, Godfrey, Vera, Divan, Rosemary, James Otieno Odienya, are Wycliffe Otieno Kisumu County, Hesbon Adongo, Jim Adongo, Rexford, Edsel Owiro among others. Mother-in-law of Florence Mark, Jesinta Tony, Hellen Tidus and Cynthia Austine. Grandmother of Vivian, Rone (Mzee), Vin, Lavenda, Sarah, Daddy, Stephen, Omuga, Queen, Quinter, Brighton Miko,Arnold,Trixy, Junior and Chris Matin.

Prayers are being held daily at her home in Ranjira Village. The cortege leaves Rapcom Mortuary 25th January 2017 at 2pm to her home and burial will be held on 26th January 2017 at her home in Ranjiri Village, Awendo Sub-County, Migori County.

Mum in God’s hand you rest, in our hearts you live forever.

 

Mzee Michael Aguda Oker

1933 – 14/01/2017

We regret to announce the death of Mzee Michael Aguda Oker which occurred on 14th January 2017. Son of the late Oker Olale and the late Mama Nyambogo. He hailed from Alara Village, Kakola Ahero Sub-location.

Husband of Risper Amoke Aguda. Brother of the late Puoyo Oker and Alori Oker. Beloved father of Eng. Gabriel Aguda, Joanes Ogawo, Mary Oker, Paul Otieno, Christine Ojode, Eunice Nyambogo and Daniel Oriwa.

Grandfather of Daniel, Philip, Samuel, Timothy, Bradley, Bryan, Brenda, Bridgette, Abeni, Joseph, Jasmine and Jilian.

The cortege leaves Ahero County Hospital Mortuary on Friday 27th January 2017 at 1pm for a requiem mass at Awasi Catholic Church at 3pm. Burial will take place at his home in Awasi, Border Sub-location on Saturday 28th January 2017.

The Lord giveth, the Lord taketh, may His name be glorified.

 

Harriet Muiya Njeru

1939 – 19th January 2017

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Harriet Muiya Njeru of Kithitu village, Maara Sub-County, Tharaka-Nithi County, which occurred on January 19th, 2017 in Nairobi after a long illness. Daughter of the late Ndegwa Kaugi (Kagwanku) and the late Mwambogori Ndegwa, Wife of john Pharis Njeru Musa; Mother of the late Janice Kagendo, Jasper Kariuki, Jefferson Njagi, Johnson KimathL Dinah Kageni, Kenneth Gitonga, Lawrence Muriithi, and Lydia Kaimuri; Mother-In-Law of Eng. Julius Riungu, Jane Wanjiru, Mary Wambui, Maxwell Gitonga, Janice Kaari, Carol Mumbi and Willy Mbithi; Sister of the late Nkonge Rucha, the late Joyce Nkagwa, the late Kiraithe Ndegwa, the late Mwarario, David Kirigu, the late Ithiru Riungu, Mukwanieru Magi and Desderio Kubai. Aunt, grandmother and great grandmother of many.

Family, relatives and friends are meeting at the Lutheran Evangelical Church (Nairobi), at the son’s home in Kahawa Wendani and the family home (Kithitu village) daily from Monday January 23rd, 2017 to Wednesday, January 25th, 2017 at 5:00PM for prayers and funeral arrangements.

She will be laid to rest on Friday, January 27th, 2017 at the family home in Kithitu village. The funeral service will be held at the Ngeru PCEA Church, Maara at 9:00am.

 

Dr. Stephen Kerosi Makori

1964 – 16th January 2017

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden demise of Dr. Stephen Kerosi Makori which occurred on 16th January, 2017 through a tragic road accident in Nairobi. Until his death, the late was a Senior Deputy Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture.

Son of Priscah Kemunto and the late Sylvanus Nyagoto. Beloved Husband of Jackline Mokeira and Damaris Muthoni. Adored father of Maureen Kendi Kerosi, Collins Makori (Denmark), Cynthia Kemunto (Pangani Girls 2016), Ronald Mokaya (Mang’u High School), Kenny, Amos and Sandra Kemunto. Loving brother of Bennedict Migiro, Redemptor Gesare, Evans Ongaro, Gilbert Mariara, Stella Kwamboka, Everline Nyaboke, Annaclate Moraa and the late Ronald Mokaya. Uncle of Mokeira, Grace, Queen, Arnold, Maureen, Winstein, Glenias, Sharon, Adrian among others. Requiem Mass will be held at Don Bosco Catholic Church Upper Hill on Wednesday 25th January 2017 starting 11am till 1pm.

The body will be transported from Nairobi to Nyamira on 26th January2017. Burial will be on 27th January 2017 at Moturumesi village, Rigena location, Masaba North Sub County- Nyamira County.

The Lord gives and the Lord takes. Blessed be the name of the Lord

 

Mzee Nehemiah Oguna Okello

6th April 1933 – 10th January 2017

We regret to announce the death of Mzee Nehemiah Oguna Okello of Nyamninia Village, Yala Sub division, Siaya County. Son of the late Mzee Jeremiah Okello Oneya and the late Mama Janet Odera Okello.

Brother of the late Elseba Oneya Ogonji, the late Rhoda Agola Ndende, the late Zedekiah Omoro, the late Phelgona Awuor Oyuga, Jane Margret Odera Oneya. the late Nahashon Ooko, the late John Anyango, the late Willis Obare and Joan Odeny. Father of Jackton David Oneya, Dr. George Francis Owino Oguna, Winny Atieno Oguna Mugweh, the late Dickson Henry Ochieng Oguna, Dr. Mary Judy Ajode Oguna-Maina and Tr. Janet Lorraine Odera Ochieng. Father-in-law of Peres Akoth Oneya, the late Joyce Oguna, Martha Gitau Oguna, John James Mugweh, Alexander Maina Karuga and Evans Ochieng Opondo. Grandfather of Grace Atieno- Oneya, Janet Lorraine Odera Oneya, Travor Odhiambo Oguna Oneya, Christian David Okello Oneya, Tamara Zipporah Oguna, Margaret Valentine Awuor Oguna, Jeremy Okello Oguna, Ruth Akoth Oguna, Teddy Julian Mugweh, Olyvia Beverly Mugweh, Johnathan Jeremy Oguna Mugweh, Emmanuella Wangui Maina, Joshua Michael Gweth Ochieng, Joy Grace Achieng Ochieng and great grandfather of Joyce Chelsea Kassana.

The funeral cortege leaves Sagam Community Hospital on Friday, January 27th, 2017 for a church service at St Mark’s ACK Church, Nyamninia at 1:30pm and thereafter an overnight stay at his home in Nyamninia Village. Burial will be held on Saturday, January 28th, 2017 at his home starting at 10am.

May God Rest His Soul In Eternal Peace 2nd Corinthians 5:6

 

Judy Nini Njaga Lacassagne

January 4th 1965 – January 21st 2017

We sadly announce the passing on of Judith Nini Njaga Lacassagne, on Saturday 21st January 2017.We thank God for the time we shared with her and look forward with great joy to the day we will be reunited again.

Daughter of the late Walter Njaga and Grace Wanjiru Njaga. Sister of the late Tony Njaga. Beloved wife of Ludovic Lacassagne of 33 years. Loving mother of Alexis, Ludovic (Junior) and Kassandra Lacassagne. Supportive grandmother of Alexis and Emma’s children Enzo, Zoe and Chloe. Niece of Amb. Leonard and Jane Kibinge, George & Wanjiru Mbuthia, Margaret Kimani, the late Dedan Maina, George & Tabitha Mathu, Charles & Carol Muigai, Prof. Muruku & Dorothy Waiguchu, Eliud & Lucy Ngei, Mary Wanjiku Warui, Francis and Anne Mucheru, Christopher & Ann Muguku, Lewis & Rachel Muchene, the late Arthur Wagithuku & Evelyn Mungai, the late “Sir” John & Wairimu Thiani, the late Prof. Godfrey & Jane Maina, the late Nduta Mungai, the late Kibinu Mungai, Dr. William & Wanjuhi Temu, Perminus & Tabitha Karanja, and Beatrice “Ciro” Mungai. She had many loving cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends – both in Kenya and overseas who will miss her deeply.

The funeral service and burial will be held at the family home in Mwimuto, Kabete, on Thursday 26th January 2017 starting at 12noon. Family and close friends will depart from MP Shah Hospital mortuary at 10:30 am.

May the Lord rest her soul in eternal peace.

Stella Wairimu Karanja ‘Mo’

8th Dec 1977 – 21st Jan 2017

Stella finally won a 10 year battle with lupus, on Saturday 21st January, 2017 when the Lord took her up to the heavens. We called her the #BeautifulWarrior for she soldiered on despite the challenges she faced with SLE.

She leaves behind her parents James Karanja and Jane Wanjiku, her brothers and sisters; Joe Njuguna and Elizabeth Nyokabi, Pius Kariuki and Anne Wangari, Rufus Mbiyu and Esther Ndugu, Sarah Njeri and Quincy Onyando. Doting aunty to Karanja, Marvin, Christine, Israel, Amaria and Kuwe. A niece, cousin and friend to many, Stella warmed up every soul she met. Prayers are being held at the All Saints Cathedral from 5:30pm and at her parents home in Thika, Maki Estate. We will lay her body to rest on Friday 27th January.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Funeral Home at 8:30am for a funeral mass service at St Patrick’s Catholic Church Thika at 10am. The burial will take place at her parents farm in Maragua.

May her strength and faith fire us up as we continue with our own journeys before we meet her on the other side.

#OurFriend #StellaTheBeautifulWarrior