Hellen Ogira (Nyojijo)

1937-2017

 It is with deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on to glory of our beloved Hellen Ogira (Nyojijo) on 20th January 2017.

Wife of Peter Elkana Agolla (former Paramount Chief & Luo elder of Kanyikela, Homa Bay County). Daughter of the late freedom fighter Daniel Ojijo Oteko (Karachuonyo) & the late Mama Wilkister Akong’o. Beloved mother of the late William Ojijo, George Agolla (KenGen), the late Lorna Atieno, Phoebe Auma & Lynette Adhiambo. Sister of Phoebe, Turphosa, Siprose, late Ernesti, Hamisi & Ojwang. Mother-in-law of Christine Agolla, Samwel Obuor, the late Charles Odette and the late Andrew Otieno. Step-mother of Polycarp, Steve, Agnes & Erick. Grandmother of Josephine, Vera, Joseph & Winnie Ojijo, Sylvia, Juliet, Edwina, Eric, Mary, Francis, Collins, Phillip, Beryl, Omondidune, Marsden, Rawlings, Emily, Fred among others. Great grandmother of Carl K’Oteko (CJ), Chebet, Dylan, Erica, Dalia among others. Sister, aunt and beloved friend of many.

Friends and relatives are meeting at home in Thuon Gweno, Ndhiwa, Homa Bay County daily for prayers and funeral arrangements.

I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race and kept the faith. • 2nd Timothy 4:7