Elder Charles Ongogu Masea

DoB: 1954 – DoD: April 2026

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Elder Charles Ongogu Masea of Enamba Central SDA Church. He passed away on 8th April 2026 after a short illness.

He served his community with dedication as Chairman of Gakero Farmers Co-operative Society, Nyagenke Primary School and Gakero Boarding Primary School. He also held the position of Treasurer at Nyagenke Secondary School and on the boards of many other institutions.

He was the beloved husband of Mary Rabera Ongogu and loving father of Gladys Ongogu (Nairobi), Joses Ongogu (Kitengela), Sarah Ongogu (Kisii), Isaiah Ongogu (USA), Dennis Ongogu (Mombasa) and Danford Ongogu (Nyamira).

A cherished grandfather and great-grandfather, he was father-in-law of Wakiii Nyabena, Hyline, Patrick, Vane, Marianne and Ezna.

He was brother of the late Peter Masea, the late James Otieno, Joash Masea and Alice Biyaki.

The cortege will leave Kisii Referral Hospital Funeral Home on Thursday, 23rd April 2026 at 11:00 a.m. for the funeral mass and burial on Friday, 24th April 2026 at Bomachoge Chache, Misesi Sub-location, Nyagenke Village.

“When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: Death has been swallowed up in victory.”‘ — 1 Corinthians 15:54