Mzee James Evans Bila

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mzee James Evans Bila on 24th July, 2025 at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisumu. He hailed from Kanyaluo Kowuor, Orire Kanyonje Village, Rachuonyo North.

He was the son of the late Elisha Nyalando and the late Dorcas Nyalando. Stepson of the late Susan Awuonda Nyalando.

Beloved husband of the late Florence Nightingale Aidi Bila. Son in law of the late japuonj Jeremiah Ogingo and the late Ludia Ogada of Kisumu, Nyahera.

Loving father of Helen Achieng’, Judith Owinga, Millicent Obunga, Kenneth Bila, the late Philip Nyalando, Kathleen Awino, Godfrey Odongo, Lydia Bachheta and Anthony Okoko. Father-in-law of Gilbert Owinga, the late Evans Obunga, Hajila Bila, the late Sella Nyalando, Dorothy Nyalando, Apollo Wananda, Violet Odongo, Davesh Bachheta and Julie Bila.

Step Brother of Isaac Ong’udi, the late Beatrice Omenda and the late Richard Arina. He was a nephew, cousin, uncle, brother-in-law, mentor etc to many each dearly cherished but too numerous to mention.

Cherished grandfather of Yvette Bwika, James Ochieng Angela Ouko, Rodney and Jamie Owinga; Karl and Curtis Obunga: Mildred Bila, Natasha Aidi, Clive James, Curtis Nyalando, Daniella Aidi, Dorcas Nyalando, the late Chantal, Wilson Ochieng’, Chelsea Aidi, the late Tyrese James, Denise Odongo: Clint, Dustin and Keisha Bachheta;Mya Aidi, Sylvia Adhiambo, Audrey Aidi and David Ochieng’. Great grandfather of Luke and Zara Ouko.

His body lies at the Kendu Adventist Hospital, Gendia Mortuary.

There shall be a fundraising to defray funeral expenses on Tuesday August 2025 at All Saints Cathedral from 5:30 pm. Contributions towards funeral expenses may be sent to Paybill biz no 400200…Ac no 1077595-Thank you.

Burial will be on 22 August 2025.

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