Joseph Lyndon Otieno Rombo

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mzee Joseph Lyndon Otieno Rombo Alias “Ombuya” peacefully departed from this world on 25th March 2024, after a brief illness.

He is son of the Late Mzee Charles Rombo Oliech and the Late mama Jennifer Awuor Rombo. He was the stepson of the Late Julia and the Late Rosa Abongo. Brother of Late Ouko Rombo, the Late Pande Rombo, Hellen Haggai and the Late Robert Oliech. Son-in-law of the Late mzee Walter Arum “Jowl” and late mama Lorna Arum of Ugenya, Simerro.

Joseph was a beloved husband of Elizabeth Alice Otieno. Father of Felix Rombo, the late June Otieno, Kelvin Rombo, John Otieno Rombo, Catherine Otieno and Brian Otieno. He was Grandfather of Karl, Benjamin, Abby, David, CJ, Jeremy, Ryan, Nessy, Micheala and Sophia. Great grandfather of Amaya.

He was an uncle of Emma, Dorothy, Meli, Charlie Ouko, Charles Rombo, Ouko, Laureen, Eve and Elizabeth Oliech. He was a father-in-law of Millicent Osoo, Anne Abwom and others.

Family and friends are gathering daily at his home (Ombuya) in Nyahera- Karombo Kisumu.

There will be a fundraising on 16th April, starting 4.00pm 2024 at the same location.

The cortege will leave Avenue Hospital Kisumu on Friday, 19th April, 2024 for a service at St.Steven’s Cathedral, Millimani, Kisumu at 12.00pm. Thereafter for an overnight stay at the family home in Nyahera, Kisumu. A funeral service will be held on 20/4/2024 at Ogada School in Nyahera, Kisumu.

Though his physical journey has ended, Joseph will forever remain in our hearts, guiding us with his love, wisdom, and eternal light.

Rest in Peace, BABA. You will be dearly missed, but your spirit will live in our hearts.