Mama Brigita Adoyo Odiyo

Appreciation

Mum it is exactly 1 month today since you left us. Our tears are still fresh but we thank God that you are in a better place. You will be greatly missed by your children Albert Okumu Odiyo, Mary Anyango Ragutu. Beatrice, Achieng Odiyo, Hellen Akoth, Joseph Owiti Odiyo and Arnold Oduor Odiyo, Sisters, Cousins, In-laws and grandchildren.

The Odiyo’s family wishes to take this opportunity to appreciate the following. St. Monica Nyamasaria Parish: A big thanks to Fr. Joseph, Fr. Peter, Fr Francis, brother Reuben, various church groups CWA, (St. Monica, St. Mary Immaculate & St. Clare) and all parishioners who stood by us until mum was put to rest.

Sincere thanks also goes to Fr. Mathew Ouma of South Africa, Fr. Jacob Ariek of Baba Dogo who took their precious time to come and celebrate mass with us on the burial day. To the doctors and nurses who took care of mum during her sickness. Professor James Jowi and Christine Jowi in Kisumu and Nairobi respectively. Not forgetting Dr Julius Okel (Agha Khan Hospital – Kisumu), who was with mum to the last minute. May God bless you all abundantly.

To the friends who supported mum Herine Odongo, Calvin Gogi (Otiapo), Erick Tudo, Tom Ondong’ and Jeremy lmanene – Asanteni sana. The entire Ragumo & Kodero family, for ensuring that mum received a wonderful send off. May God bless you all.

Catholic sisters and friends special thanks also goes to Sr Martha, Mama Mary Amimo and all her friends who showed up and offered spiritual and material support, cousins/relatives/Nyikwa Jowi/family friends. To all the cousins, relatives and mum’s cousins, locally and in the Diaspora, we were very grateful for material and financial support and text messages. The Odiyo’s felt encouraged. Asanteni sana.

As it is not possible to mention you all individually, kindly take this message appreciation of you.

2nd Timothy 4:7 — “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”