Obituaries Kenya

Mwalimu Shem Jonyo Odera

DoB: 25-12-1938 – DoD: 15-06-2025

We regret to announce the passing on of Mwalimu Shem Jonyo Odera of Kasdula, Central Sakwa, Awendo Sub-county – Migori, on 15th June 2025.

He was son of the late Meshack Odera and Mama Marsela Odera.

He was husband of the late Mama Yucabett Jonyo. Father of Nay Osoro, Dorothy Odero, Dr. Bonn Jonyo, Benter Ogutu, Ezra Jonyo, Prof. Fred Jonyo and the late James Jonyo. Father-in-law of the late Barnabas Osoro, Albert Odero, Amb. Benson Ogutu, Dr. Dorothy Jonyo, Beryl Odondi, and Jackline Onguka.

Grandfather of Aired, Queen, Nick, Sharon, Dr. Laura, Dr. Claire, Michael, Sandra, Austin, Elvis, Ray, Jeff, Ted, Esther, Faith, Dr. Jessey and Janny. He is survived by many great-grandchildren.

Brother of the late Yunita Owino, the late Phares Odera, the late Christabel Okul, the late Naman, the late Charles, the late Dr. Solomon, the late Nelson, Lameck,Timothy, Ezra, Benjamin and Robert amongst others.

Son-in-law of the late Mzee John Njoga and Mama Nerea Njoga. Brother-in-law of Silfano Owino, Mrs. Susan Odera, the late Barrack Okul, Gereta, Doris, Mary, Jerusha, Anne, Silpa, Eunice, the late Mr. & Mrs. Calleb Abayo, the late Filida, the late Mr. & Mrs. Onura, Esther Gome, Rose, the late Dan Ojijo, Samuel, Solomon, Benjamin, Erastus, the late Susan Ouma, among others.

In-law of the late Silpa Umba, the late Leo Odero, the late Benjamin Ogutu and Mama Edwina, the late Chief Albert & Grace Owuor, Mr. Wasonga and Salome Onguka.

Uncle of Carren, Dan, Grace, Michael, Boline, Karlmax,Valerie,Winnie, Chris, Edward, Tom, Ken, Leah among others.

The body is at Ombo Mission Hospital Mortuary. The burial will be on 27th June 2025 at Kasdula Sub-Location near Got Central SDA Church, Central Sakwa, Awendo – Migori County.

Rest in Peace Mwalimu.

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