John Moenga Oange

It is with heavy hearts and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of our beloved Former Cllr. and Patriarch John Moenga Oange after a short illness.

John Moenga Oange was the beloved son of the late Oange Mokua and the late Sara Kinanga Oange of Bokinami, Mosora Sub Location, Bassi Masige West Location, Kisii County. Son-in-law of the late Peterson Nyangweso and Trucilla Nyanchera of Bokione (Bokimongej.

Beloved father of Bocus Oange, Peter Nyangweso, Josephat Omanga, George Makina, all of Texas USA, CPA Janet Nyansiaboka of Kisii County and Dr Masese Nyarata of Avenue Hospital. Devoted father-in-law of Leah Biyaki Mecheo, Veronica Kerubo Matara, Lynet Bonareri Moenga, Annah Makina all of Texas, USA and Ronald Mose of Kebirigo and Dr Kerubo Ogwaya of Avenue Hospital.

Brother of Omare, Nyanchogu, Ng’wono Mary, Kwarnboka and the late Omweri, Omoro, Machora, Nyangoto, Nyarnoita, Kemue, Kerubo, Nyambuteri, Ondieki, Keng’abi, Bosibori, Nyateyo, and Esther

He had 16 grandchildren including Nate, Alvin, Adonai, Amaziah, Gabriel, Gabrian, Yohanna, Phatly, Lyphat, Dylan, Courtney, Jayden, Ashford, Aretha, Arnsley and Lance.

He was cousin of Nyangoto Cori, Elijah Gori, Fidelis Ouke, Charles Moseti, Nyangoto Manyange, the late Obuya among others.

His nephews include Oginga Onkendi, Nyambuteri, Ruth, Nyambeki, Elijah, Ondieki among others.

His-in-laws include Hudson Matara, Caleb Otieno, Jeremiah Mose, Meshack Ogwaya, the late Chief Richard Mecheo and Samuel Gikenyi.

Prayers and funeral service will be done today at his home village from 8.00am.You are all welcome to celebrate with the family.

The Funeral procession was held yesterday from KTRH Morgue at 12.00 noon; and proceed to his home at Mosora Village for prayers. He will be laid to rest on Friday 27’th June 2025 at his Mosora home, Masige West ward, Kisii County.

Go well, beloved husband, father, son, friend to many. Till we meet in paradise.