Jaduong James Charles Odaga
August 17, 1934 – November 1, 2020
With gratitude and humble acceptance of God’s will we announce the passing of Jaduong James Charles Odaga of Gem Kathomo peacefully in his sleep on November 1, 2020.
He was the son of the dearly departed Charles Ajwala Alando and Mikal Awuor Ajwala. Brother to the late Tom Ajwala, the late John Ochaka, Mary Ajwala Abor and Jared Ajwala. Husband of Asenath Bole Odaga of blessed memory. Father to Peter Odaga, Jos Odaga, Alice Odaga and Awuor Odaga Antonio of blessed memory and Adhiambo Odaga. Father-in-law to Ruth Odaga and Tetteh Antonio. Grandfather to May, Mark, Terence, Charlene, Adetowo, Renee, Gillian, Korletey and Korlekie.
A Requiem Mass will be held In his memory at St. Stephens Cathedral, Kisumu at 7.30 a.m. on November 30, 2020 followed by interment at his home in Gem, Akala, Siaya County. All COVID-19 protocols will be strictly adhered to, including handwashing, face mask wearing and social distancing.
You can follow the funeral livestream on the ONA TV Channel on Youtube using this link. https://youtu.be/u-VQzSDMnFO
You can also share any tributes on James C Odaga’s Forever Missed page using this link: https://www.forevermissed.com/james-charles-odaga/
Our heartfelt condolences to the family. I fondly remember the all of you from a Njumbi Road Lavington as wonderful neighbors of James and Ann Oda back then. Very saddened to see blessed memories too. May the Lord bless and keep you who have been left behind, Adhiambo, and May jaduong soul Rest In Peace.
James was a father figure to me and many, mentor and boss for the short stint I worked at his Lake Publishers and Enterprises firm, a small literary publishing House in Kisumu where I served as an editor. A jolly personality and a strong family man. Deeply religious and a great manager who was grounded on personnel matters. His humour was unrivalled. On many occasions people mistook him for being Asenath Odaga his wife and he wittingly corrected them. Himself a distingushed author on personnel management matters, James goes down with a wealth of knowledge that Kenya never put to use. Together with Mama Asenath Bole Odaga I was nurtured well. He never missed church on Sunday. Go thee well great man. To Adhiambo and Ruth please carry on the legacy of James and Asenath. Kindly digitize their literary works and immortalize them. Be blessed.
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