Jedida Ong’ato Khasabuli

“Those we love never truly leave us. There are things that death cannot touch.”- Jack Thome

28th February, 1964 27th December, 2020

It is with a heavy heart and in acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden death of our beloved Mama Jedida Ong’ato Khasabuli, 56, of Nyorotis village, Nzoia ward, Likuyani Constitutency, Kakamega County which occurred on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Reale Hospital, Elgon View, Eldoret after a short battle with Breast Cancer.

She was a teacher at St.Annes Nzoia Girls’ Secondary School in Mabusi.

Mama Jedida was the first child of the late Fanuel Ong’ato Mwimali and Emily Nakhungu Ong’ato of Musamba village, Matungu Constitutency, Kakamega County. She was the step daughter to the late Juliana Musumba Ong’ato. She was the daughter-in-law of the late Japhether Wanyama and the late Anne Nasimiyu. She was the beloved wife of Julius Khasabuli Wanyama for over 30 years. She was the loving mother to Osborn Yamakhakha (JKUAT), Allan Ong’ato (Ong’ato, Ochieng’ & Co.Advocates), Gasper Masivai (The National Cement Company LTD) and Lindah Nabututu (CGHU Secondary School). She was a step mother to Thomas and Emmanuel. She was Grandmother to Amelia Nabututu. She was a loving sister to the late Phyllis, the late Grace, the late Jessicah, Peninah, Eunice, the late Esther, Dinah, Fridah, the late Gladys, the late Jerusa, the late Jemima, Phanice, the late Fanuel Juma, Patrick, the late Rhoda, Lawrence, Esther, Monica and James.

She was sister-in-law to Moses, James, Jessica, Janet, Stella, Maurice, Edward, Rebecca and Margaret. She was a cousin, niece and aunt to many.

This is testament to the life and times of a God fearing person dedicated teacher, wife, adoring mother, a selfless daughter, the encompassing sister, auntie and friend who lived as an epitome of patience, kindness, humility and service to her larger family.

Her level honesty and integrity was her virtue and nobility and earned her respect amongst everyone everywhere. She cherished her family. She prioritised peace as a pillar in her life. Building bridges was her nature and she saw the good in all humanity. She will be missed by all who knew her.

The cortege leaves Lugulu Mission Hospital Mortuary on 5th January, 2021 for a church service and burial at her home the following day on 6th January, 2021.

May her soul rest in peace