If you would like to place an obituary
annoucement please contact us
 
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DEATH AND FUNERAL ANNOUCEMENTS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Faculty from the University of Nairobi and sons of the late Prof Okoth-Ogendo carry the casket during the burial service in Nyakach district, Nyanza province on Saturday 9th May 2009. He will be remembered for his contribution towards the task of a Land Policy Initiative for the African union, a presentation he was making in Addis Ababa before his death, the formulation of the National Land Policy currently being finalised and in the Ghai-led constitution of Kenya Review Commission (CKRC) where he served as vice chairman.
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THE LATE VERONICA ACHIEN'G OGOLLA
BORN 29TH JANUARY 1989
 
We regret to announce the untimely death of Veronica Achien'g Ogolla in Germany which occured on the 1st May 2009 after a short illness. She lived and studied in German.
 
Daughter of Pamela Ogolla of Nairobi Kenya, sister to Mandella, Jane Ogolla, , niece to Rosemary Ogola, Benedette Ogolla, Charles Ogolla, Michael Ogolla, Terry Ogolla, Elizabeth Ogolla and the late Steven Ojiem. Granddaughter to Peter Ogola and Helida Ogolla both of Ahero. Cousin to Carol, Bevis, Nick, Erick, lovell, Daphne, Theo, Isaac, Destiny , Briar, Darren, Jenny, Ochien'g, Irene, Jocinta and among others.
 
Friends and Families are meeting  from 3pm till late on Saturday 9th May 2009  for fundraising to transport her body back to Kenya
 
Your support,thoughts and Prayers are appreciated in advance.
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The late Mr Amos Okello
 
We regret to announce the death of the late Mr
Amos Okello son of Fredrick Okello Awello and the late Dorcas Okello of Kano Kolwa, Buoye.
Brother to Tom Okello UK. He is survived by a widow.
The Body will be leaving Mombasa Joacham Mortury on Thursday for Journey to Kisumu,
He will be buried on Saturday 28/03/09 in Buoye, Kano Kolwa . The body is still in Aga khan Hospital Mombasa Kenya.
What ever help they can get will be appreciated,
 
Thanks
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Joab and Grace Swamba wish to inform you about the death of Mzee Joshua Ondiek of Kano Kobura. He was father to Grace Swamba of Cheltenham, England. He died after a long sufferring with throat cancer.His body lies in the mortuary in Kisumu.

Friends and relatives are meeting  on 21st March 2009 at Reverend Cephas Sao Residence. This is to support the family emotionaly and financialy. Incase you cannot make it, contact :

Rev. Cephas Sao.

Thak you all and keep us in prayers,

Joab Grace Swamba
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Celebrated scholar dies in Kisumu

One of Kenya’s celebrated history scholars Stephen Eisha Atieno Odhiambo is dead.
Prof Odhiambo who wrote many books, essays and articles on Africa’s contemporary history and philosophy died at the Kisumu’s Aga Khan Hospital on Wednesday. He was 63.
His wife, Jane, confirmed his death yesterday and said he has been suffering from a medical condition known as "Dementia" (loss of memory).
Odhiambo, a father of four, started ailing after he retired as a professor of History at the Rice University in the USA last year.
"We have lost a great scholar," she told The Standard at her home in Ndere, Siaya District.
He was born in Muhoroni Sugar Belt to Mzee Zablon Ogwa Mor and Mama Rosebelle Akumu.
He attended Hono Primary School in Alego and Ambira Intermediate School before proceeding to Alliance Boys School. Odhiambo joined Makerere University in Uganda in 1970 then later joined Oxford University where he studied for his PhD.
 
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President Kibaki (third left), Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka (left), Prime Minister Raila Odinga (second left) and Cabinet ministers during the late Pamela Mboya’s  requiem Mass at the Holy Family Basilica, Nairobi,
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We are sorry to announce the death of the late Pamela Mboya (wife to the late Tom Mboya) which occured on the 26th January 2009. Burial will be held on the 7th February 2009 at Mbita continuency, Olambwe Valley, South Nyanza, Kenya.
 
We appreciate your contribution in advance
 
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We sadly announce the death of Japheth Orony Bonyo "kandi kanda" of Sakwa Bondo-Kenya. Formerly the councillor of Kariobangi North who passed away after long illness in Nairobi on the 13th October 2008, brother to Dorcus Bonyo and Rose Bonyo of UK, brother to Charles Bonyo "ochali", Alice Bonyo,  late Oyier Bonyo of Nairobi.
Call to give  them support
 
Thank you in advance
 
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THE LATE MRS RUTH OMOLO NYANJA ODENDO
(NYAR  KENDU BAY)1942 08/10/2007
Funeral arrangement of mama Beldina Malit mother to Chris Malit, grandmother to Maggie Taylor, Rose Achieng and Elizabeth Oloo. Please join us to support the family on Saturday 19th January 2008 from 7pm at 36 Boundary Rd NW8  St Johns Wood, UK.We sadly announce the death of Mrs. Ruth Nyanja who passed away on the 8th October 2007, at Sakwa Wagusu Bondo, Kenya. Wife to Christopher Nyanja Odendo,  Daughter to the late Philmon Koko Midamba and Caroline Koko Midamba.  Daughter in-law to the late Josiah Odendo and Abisage Oketch Odendo.Mother to the late Aggrey Ogowa,  Jacqueline Ocholla, Steven Omondi, the late Nancy Akinyi (Kadogo) and Moses Collins Okoth.  Mother in-law to the late captain John Ocholla Okello. Grand mother to Paul Ocholla, Kennedy Ocholla, Garnett Ocholla, Douglas Ogowa.  Auntie to Rose Kowido, Nellie Odendo, Cliff Odendo,  Roy Odendo,  Betty Mark,  Victor Odendo, the late George Onyango,  Winnie Onyango, Beryl Onyango,  Lynette Odondi,  Garnette Olunya,  Ken Onyango, Fred olando, Jacqueline, Baby Olando,  Jangolo Olando.   Sister to Elisabeth  Onyango, the late Simmion Koko, the late Martin Koko, Michal Olando, Loyce, Perez Omolo,  and Fan Midamba.  Sister in-law to the late Albert Otiu Jet Odendo, the late Nehemiah Onyango and Richard Olando. Cousin to the late Amos Midamba.She was laid to rest at her resident Sakwa Wagusu Bondo, Kenya.Let her soul rest in peace until we join her.

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FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT – FRED OWUOR
Death has occurred of Fred Humphrey Owuor in London. He was born to Joab and Margaret Owuor on August 19, 1975. He hails from Gem Karariw. He was the beloved brother of Nicholas and Magadalene, Audrey and Samantha and uncle to Arianna, Jesse and Jason. He is also survived by a special friend to Elke Panzner. He started his early education at Lavington Primary School, and completed his higher education at St. Mary’s School, both in Nairobi.
 
Fred moved to the United Kingdom in 1996. He suffered a stroke in October, 2007 and as a result he developed a blood clot in his brain and a punctured left lung. He was hospitalized at Charing Cross Hospital until his release in December, 2007. He was undergoing therapy until his untimely death on April 12th, 2007. He passed away peacefully in his home as a result of pulmonary thrombosis.

Friday, 25th April 2008
Fred will be in the funeral directors chapel between 3 and 5pm (they shut at 5pm)
You are welcome to come round then and pay your regards - same address as below

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Saturday, 26th April 2008 - 10.30am - 12pm
Memorial Service for Fred (small chapel of the funeral directors with the open coffin!)

Leverton Funeral Directors, 212 Eversholt Street NW1 1BD (their telephone number 020 7387 6075)
nearest tube station Mornington Cresent - literally just 1 minute from there
There will be a memorial book for your thoughts, pictures and words to the family who sadly cannot be there.
Saturday, 26th April 2008 - 10.30am - 12pm
Memorial Service for Fred (small chapel of the funeral directors with the open coffin!)

Leverton Funeral Directors, 212 Eversholt Street NW1 1BD (their telephone number 020 7387 6075)
nearest tube station Mornington Cresent - literally just 1 minute from there
There will be a memorial book for your thoughts, pictures and words to the family who sadly cannot be there.