Japuonj (Mwalimu) Joseph Vincent Ochieng Omolo

20th September 1944 — 25th January 2023

It is with profound sadness, heavy heart and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Japuonj (Mwalimu) Joseph Vincent Ochieng Omolo that occurred on 25th January 2023 at AgaKhan Hospital, Kisumu, Kenya.

Son of the late Japuonj Romlus W. Omolo and the late Marcella O. Omolo. Darling husband to Margaret Rose Onyango Ochieng. Loving father to Judith Gondi of PEN, Rev. Sr. Dr. Celine of St. Francis Training College Nyamonge, Martha Ochieng of Kisumu County Government, Emmanuel Ochieng – businessman, Zacchaeus Odhiambo of Big Five H. East Africa Ltd, Esther Awuor Ochieng of Kabete National Polytechnic, Immaculate Akinyi of Prison Primary School – Nakuru County, Alacoque Achieng of Water Resources Authority, Teresa Amina of Newlands School – Dubai, UAE, Melchizedeck Noah Argwings of Plasma Digital, and John Paul of Nyeri National Polytechnic.

Grandfather to Daniel Gondi, Jesse Gondi, Nicole Jotham, Gwenyolyn Amanda, Michael Brian, Benedict Owen, Beatrice Adhiambo, Moses Elton, Miranda Odhiambo, Marcelen Odhiambo, Mary Gorety, Renhia Rosario, Ramson Kizito, Rachel Caracol, Margaret Were, Wilfred Were and Jayden John.

Father In-law to David Orenda, Maureen Akottl, Violet Auma, Joyce Agola, Nicholas Onyango, Kennedy Qmondi, Boniface Viheent Ochieng Were and Lee Ouma.

Brother to Bernadette Odero, Dr. Matilda Angela Okech, Ursula Komudho, Alloys Omolo, and the late Margaret Omolo.

Brother-In-Law to Nobert Odero, the late Prof. Ben Okech, the late Ben K’omudho, Mary Omolo, the late Calsina Abiero, the late Lucas Aminer, the late Marcella Atieno, Domnic Okello, the late Mary Aloo, Mary Adero, the late Anne Onyango, Joseph Moore, Doris Agola and Vincent Andedo. Cousin and uncle to many.

Joseph was hospitalized under intensive care for over two (2) months with a large bill incurred and was in and out of hospital after discharge for another 4 months. The family is seeking financial support towards Joseph’s unmet medical & funeral expenses. Contributions can be channelled to: Paybill Number: 8047929 :Account No:Your name

There will be Requiem Mass on Wednesday, 8th February 2023 at 10.00 am at Holy Family Basilica, Nairobi and burial on Thursday, 16th February 2023 at Japuoni’s home in Sigomre, Siaya County.

“Do whatever he tells you ” John 2:5