Sunrise: 3/7/1942 – Sunset: 28/6/2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mr. Jared Ogonyo Ochanda on 28th June 2025 which occurred after a long illness bravely borne.
Husband of the late Jane Mary Akinyi Ochanda, Jane Christine Ochanda and Florence Atieno Ochanda.
Beloved son of the late Mzee Petro Ochanda and Mama Debora Ochanda of Usigu Sub-county in Bondo. Son-in-law of the late Mzee Joshua Okun and Mama Grace Owala of Asembo Kabondo, the late Edward Opio and Mama Lorna Stella Auma of Ugenya and the late John Ogila and Mama Paulina Ogila of Seme.
Loving father of the late Jack Odhiambo D.0, Grace Were, Martin, Gabriel, Peter, Edward, Debbie Serede, Joel, Rose and George Ochanda. Father-in-law of the late Janet Odera, Dr Joshua Were, Diane Miruka, Abigael Okello, Linet Namulumba, Dr. Geoffrey Serede, the late Lillian Nafisa, Benta Owade and Susan Onanda.
Brother of the late Alice Migoma, Prisca Awino, Joan Amayo, the late Dorcas Muga, the late James Oduor, Paul Otieno, the late Stephen Odhiambo, Jacob Onyango, the late Perez Adhiambo, Jemima Akoth, Issac Juma and Samson Osunga.
Brother-in-law of the late Joan (mama mkubwa), Zilpa, Phoebe Obara, Bertha Osore, Arthur Ochola, and Dinah. Okello Opio James, The late Pamela Anyango, Tom Opio, Allan Opio, Odongo Opio, Okoth Opiyo, Patricia Ogola, Patrick Lumumba and Milton Obote. Millicent Ogila, Gladys Ochieng, Eunice Ogila, Margaret Lomo, the Late Joyce Otieno and Jenipher Achola, Risper Ochieng, Betty Awino.Henry Odindo, Ben Akai, Ben Agola, Late Odhiambo and Otieno Ogila.
Grandfather of Nahashon, Jerry, Marlon, Trevor, Jerry Were, Vanessa, Victoria, Jack, Eden, Malcom, Michelle, Sean, Sasha, Lionna, Kayleigh, Arianna, Sankara, O’Brien, Gerald, Ryan, Britney and Hans.
Uncle of Tom Okoth, Albert Ojonyo, Omondi George, Betty amongst others.
Daily prayers and funeral arrangements are being carried out at Argwings Kodhek Estate, House no. R6/37 in Kisumu and at his home in Yimbo.
There will be a major fundraising in Kisumu for funeral expenses and outstanding medical bills on 15th July 2025 (Tuesday) from 2:00pm at Public Service Club Kisumu. Chief guest will be Kisumu County Dep Gov Dr. Hon. Mathews Owili assisted by other distinguished guests.
We will have a church service at St. Stephen’s cathedral on Friday 18th July 2025 from 9.30am. The cortege leaves for Yimbo on the same day followed by burial at his home in NyangeraVillage, Usigu sub county in Bondo on 19th July 2025 from 9.00am onwards.
Fare thee well Daddy-In Gods hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever.