It is with profound sorrow that we, the family of our beloved Julius Amba On’gow, announce his passing on Sunday, 6th July 2025 at Mediclinic Constantiaberg Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. His body will be flown from South Africa to Nairobi and preserved at Lee Funeral Home until the burial.
Julius faced his illness with exceptional bravery, seeking treatment in Kenya, India, and finally South Africa, fighting valiantly for over a year against a relentless adversary.
Until his untimely departure, Julius served as General Manager Finance, Accounts & ICT at Kenya Shipyards Limited (KSL). He previously held senior roles at Coca-Cola Sabco and The Coca-Cola Company, contributing significantly across Africa and Europe.
He was a devoted husband of Priskilla Pete Ambah, loving father of Kristal Ambah and William Ambah, cherished son of Mzee William Ong’ow and Mama Silpah, son-in-law of Eng. Joshua Pete and Mama Gaudencia Pete. He was a dear brother of the late Tobias Otieno, late Joseph Adoyo, Jairus Onyango, Margaret Otieno, supportive brother-in-law of Susan Airo and Elijah Otieno and uncle to many.
We, humbly accept the will of God and invite all friends, colleagues, and well-wishers to join us in honoring Julius’s life.
Requiem Mass:Wednesday, 16th July 2025 from 2:00PM at Don Bosco Church, Upper Hill, Nairobi. Burial: Friday, 18th July 2025 at his rural home in Sango Buru Nyakwere Village,West Nyakach Location, Nyakach Sub County, Kisumu County.
“Wuod Kadiang’a you fought to the last breath, kept your promises and earned your sleep, travel with the angels!”