John Dominic Gichana Oroni

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden demise of John Dominic Gichana Oroni which occurred on 23rd July, 2025.

Beloved husband of the late Celine Nyaboke Gichana. Father of Elias Mayaka (USA), Celestine Davidsson (Sweden), Lilian Kwamboka (Kisii University). Veronica Ikonge (USA), Pascal Maina (Eldoret), Hon Don Bosco Ooga and Moraa Gichana (NM).

Son of the late Edward Oroni and Alexina Kwamboka. Brother of Hellen Moraa,Ann Kemuma, Mary Kerubo and Cleophas Gisemba Oroni.

Father-in-law of Juanita Gaiter, Johan Davidsson, Henry Kissinger, Evans Mogaka, Mario Tendwa, Fash Hash Duale, Hon. Oscar Sudi.

Grandfather of Marcus, Tess Davidsson, Malic Ooga, Charlotte Ooga, Valentine, Michael, Saul, Leo, Chirchir, Eugene, Tess Kissinger, Rachel Boss,Yoanita, Chris, Bethesda.

Brother-in-law of the late Benjamin Makori Openda, the late Oesensia Nyabonyi Gichana, the late Jane Oigo, Michael Omayo Openda, Pauline Aberi, Elizabeth O’ngombe and Adv. Fredrick Ondigo.

Semo of the late Lawrence Gichana, the late Zachary Oigo, the late Joseph Aberi and Daniel Ong’ombe.

Korera of Benjamin Suter and Selina Murkomen Kipyatich, Francie and Gladys Tendwn, Rachel Kimonge.

Friends and relatives are meeting at his Mwembe Tayari home – Kisii, Rikenye Marani home and Waridi Hotel Hurligham – Nairobi.

Main fundraiser is scheduled on 13th August 2025 at all Saints Cathedral.

The cortege leaves Eldoret hospital Morgue for mass at Kisii Cathedral Church, Mwembe. Thereafter body departs for Rikenye, Marani home. Burial is on 22nd August 2025. Funeral service will take place at Marani stadium grounds,

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” 2nd Timothy 4.7