Tom Benard Onyango

Sunrise: 03/11/1970 – Sunset: 28/07/2018

We regret to announce the sudden death of Tom Benard Onyango of Koru farm after a short illness

Son of the late Gershom Onyango Owuoth and Ascar Onyango of Karateng’, Newa sub-location Husband of Rhoda Ogutu, father of Gershon and Ishmael. Stepson of the late Anne Apondi Onyango and Ruth Audi Onyango. Brother of the late Lucy, Clifford, Nancy Kemo (CRS), Dr Clayton (CDC-K), Dr. Noel (UON), Emily (RCCL), Beryl (KEMRI) and Beldine (MSA). Step brother of Ruth Mbogo. Beatrice Aballa, the late Rose and Lillian, Joanne, Lynette, Jacob, Julliet,  Duncan,Tom Juma, Ishmael, Jacky, Brian, Edward, Beldina and Maureen.

Nephew of Tobias Olang’o Nyabola, Susan and Eng. Edwin Oduor, the late Joash Ogallo, the late John Orwa, the late Kezia Onoka and the late Mary Onyango. Grandson of the late Ishmael and Beldina Owuoth(Kawango)and Mama Hulda Nyabola (Yimbo). Brother in law of Robert, Miriam, the late Ronald Obiero, Alloys Kemo, Dr. Samson Ayugi, Shadrack Mbogo, the late Sammy Aballa, Brian Jirongo, Sarah, Consolata, Irene, Jacky, Alice, Esther, Joy and Oscar Okoth. Uncle of many.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at his Koru home and Karateng’,  Kawango village.

There will be a funds drive on Monday 6th August 2018, 4 pm at Ofafa Hall Kisumu Contributions can be forwarded to Alice:- 0741 -651497 and Beldine:- 0748-975212.

The cortege leaves JOOTRH on Friday 10th August 2018 at 9.00am for viewing at his Koru home thereafter for Kisumu, Karateng , Kawango village the same day.

He will be Laid to rest on the 11th August 2018.

In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you remain forever. Till we meet again. Rest in peace Ogutu.