Beatrice Rufina Akinyi Apopa – Makayoto (Mama Nyangi)

With great sadness, we, the Makayoto familyl announce the toss of our beloved mother, Beatrice Akinyi Apopa.

Wife to Dr James Dan Makayoto (formerly of Mumias Sugar Company). Betty is the daughter to the late Philip Apopa and the Late Martina Aluoch. Step-daughter to the late Domtila Aduda, the late Pamela Apopa, Rose Apopa and Philgona Apopa. Daughter-in-law to the late Michael Yoto, the late Grace Akumu, the late Beldina Awuor, Clementine Aoko, Peninah Vow and Julia Awuor.

She is the mother to Rhodah Makayoto (Washington State Department of Health), Dr Lyndah Makayoto, Bill Sokoine (TUK), Sandra Achieng, Philip Leo, Anita Vera Adongo (O.A.G),Stephen Biko and Candy Anyango. Mother-in-law to Brian Owaka. Doting grandmother to Grace Akumu, Jimmie Victor Lugalia and many others.

Betty is the sister to the late Maria Onyango, Joseph Oloo, Colleta Apiyo, Joan Mumbo, Gaudencia Apopa, the late Margaret Akoth. the late Consolata Atieno, the late Thomas Ofafa, Elizabeth Ogwago, the late Dominic Onyango, the late Everlyne Onduru, George Apopa. Paul Apopa, the late Caroline Apopa, Fredrick Apopa, among others.

Sister-in-law to the late Eng. John Makyotto. Barrister Margaret Otega, the late Dinah Adiedo, the late Esau Yoto, Dr Moses Makayoto, the late Kerina Akello, the late Charles Ayieko, the late Ben Otieno, the late Amoko Cotts, the late Mary Adoyo, Prof. Washington Ochieng, the late Dolly Achieng, the late Bob Omollo, Tabitha Ochieng, Samuel Oketch, Shem Yoto, Walter Yoto, among others. Auntie and mentor to many.

There will be a requiem mass on Wednesday 11th May, 2022 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Adams Arcade.

The cortege leaves Lee Funeral home on Thursday 12th May, 2022 by air to Kisumu. The cortege will then leave Kisumu International Airport at 11.00am for Kendu Bay by road, and then church service at St Michael Catholic Church, Kideswa.

On Friday 13th May, 2022, the burial will be held at her home in Ramba Village next to Kideswa Primary School, Kendu Bay, Homabay County .

Eternal rest grant her,O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace.