Leonora Awino Ogutu (Nyaboro “Nyarose”)

1936 – 02/03/2020

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of the will of God that the Ragama Kowiye family announces the death of Mama Leonora Awino Ogutu.

Daughter of the late Anna Apondi and Joseph Handa of Siholo, South Ugenya. Sister of the late Regina Anyango, Leonard Ojunga and Angelina Hayongo. Step-sister of the late Odipo and Nyalor. Daughter-in-law of late Marciana Adongo and Joseph Ragama. Sister-in-law of the late Awino, Nyandera, Paul Opondo Ragama, Paulina, Anyango, Anastacia, Philisters, Bara and William Asango

Wife of late Joseph Ogutu Ragama and co-wife of late Susana. Mother of Late Jane & George Owino, Dr. Bernhards Ogutu & Hilderlith, Late Vitalis Ogutu, John Ragama & Molly, Eunice Ogutu (Simerro Pri), the late Aluoch, Caren Ogutu (Maseno Uni), Sr Ruth Ogutu (Franciscan Sisters of St Anne), Lilian Benta, Mary Ogutu (Sudan). Stepmother of the late Nyangile, Walome and Catherine. Grandmother of Anna, Nora, Pauline, Meryl, Brenda, Stacy, Maria, Malaika, Joe, Gloria, Emmanuel and Raphael. Great grandmother of many. Aunt of Dr Charles Opondo Ragama among others.

There will be a harambee for burial expenses on Tuesday 10th February 2020 at All Saints Cathedral from 5:30 PM. Contributions can be made through Pay bill no 5107921.

The cortege leaves Kisumu District Hospital at 9:00 am on 13/03/2020 for Mass at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Ugunja at 12:00 noon. The burial will be on (4/03/2020 at her home in Kinda Village, Ugunja, Siaya County.