John Okello Yongo

We regret to announce the death of Ex-Councillor John Okello Yongo of Asembo Kayoo, Omia Maio Sub-Location East Asembo Rarieda Sub-County, Siaya County. Son of the late Jaduong” Nashon Yongo and the late Mama Alseba Yongo. Husband of Mama Sheila Okello (Nyahera) and Linet Okello (Of Kanjira). Father of Beatrice Atieno, the late Dickson Odhiambo and the late Florence Adhiambo.

Father-in-law of AdelaIde Odhiambo, Grandfather of Nashon Yongo Odhiambo, Noel Nyaroriga, Reagan Nyarooga, John Nyaronga, Sheba Nyartinga and Roberto. He leaves behind several great grand children. Brother of Agnes Nyabega (Maseno), Joyce Opiyo (Lela) & Mary Adongo (Usenge), Cousin of Mika Awuor (Mahaya), the late Apollo Oloo Adhoga, William Matewe, David, Musa among others. Uncle of Rtd Justice Onyango Otieno, Jane Stausi, Jane Osumba. Dr Benson Odongo (Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology), Beldina of UK, Martin Achar, James Waore Diang’a, Jane Ogolla, Bruno Omino, Zakaria Odak, and Andrew Otom among others.

The cortege leaves Sagam Community Hospital Mortuary on 27th January, 2017 at 12noon for a requiem mass at St. Mathews ACK. Kandaria Church followed by an overnight vigil at his home. Final funeral service will be held on 28th January, 2017 at St. Mathews Kandaria Secondary School Grounds from 9am. He will be laid to rest at his home thereafter.