HON. MAMA GRACE MONICAH AKECH ONYANGO

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Hon. Mama Grace Monicah Akech Onyango that occurred on a. March. 2023 after a long illness strongly borne.

She was the wife of Japuonj Crispus Edward Onyango Baridi “BOB’ of Gem Karariw Sidende Village.

Daughter of the late Mzee Ishmael Noo Ooro and the late Truphena Achola of Sakwa Bondo. Daughter-in-law to the late Paul Robert Maua Olando Baridi and the late Mama Phelesia Khalayo.

Mother to Pauline, Mary, Jean, Monday, Xandea Baridi, the late Josphine Migadde and Ramogi Onyango. Others- Joka Meja Olando Band, Joka Jaduong Ishmael Noo Ooro.

Grandmother to Donna,Velma, Eleanor, Brenda, Edward (CEO Rams XB), Robert, Pauline,Tyler, Sean, Chris, Baridi, Charlene, Edina (EJ) (Migadde), Lani, Grace, Josie, Lona, Celine, among others. Great-grandmother to Kayler, Paul, Josephine Lynette, Wilma, Wilson, Vince, Vickie, Josephine Ramogi, Athena, Leannajean (JJ), Aramanii, Bella, Kelsey and Sienna.Wilson (Buba).

Sister to the late Agustus Ooro Noo, Benjamin Noo, Ochola Achola, Jared Noo, James Noo, Melkizadek Noo, Winfred Akich, Rosline Odida, Oburu Odinga, Raila Amolo, Obondo Oloo, Otieno Bonyo, Nyagudi Odiyo, Eba Donde, Peres Angawa, Adhiambo Odinga, Margaret Okuot, Adah, Nyithi Od yie-injili, Dorine Odipo, among others.

Step-mother to Miriam Ajwang, Rodah Adhiambo (Nya’mumia), Catherine Atieno (Nya’mumia), Tabitha Anyango Omwanda, Mathlida Nyapola, Veronica Akumu, Susan Agutu among others.

Niece to (all diseased) Jaramogi Adonija Oginga Odinga, Lawi Ogutu, Alaru Omolo, Akelo Omolo, Olum Onyango. Oloo Otianga, Odalo Otianga, Osore Aduma. Snr. Chief Elijah Bonyo Ogeda,Ambajo Obure, Oyucho Akelo, Lawi Rabango, among others.

In-law to the late Dena, Joyce Alogo, Ann Oburu, Ida Odinga, Jane Nyagudi, Joy, Nelly, Nya Gem, James Ododa Baridi, John Adera “Chausiku”, Abok Baridi, Godfrey Rabim Baridi, Isaiah Odunga Baridi, Juma Baridi, George Baridi, Adera Baridi, Wamasina Baridi, Olwande Baridi, Murunga Baridi, Patrick Baridi, Pius Arindo, Daniel Baridi, Margaret Olando, Joyce Othigo, Felgona Ogam,Terresa Achieng Odero, Grace Oluoch, Grace Ongasi, Rejina Anyango, Owino, Adera, Olando, Oduol, Orony, Ojero, Oyay Ko’chola, Nyawalo, Mary Namusia,Anerko,Wilson Ndornbi,Wechuli Ndombi, among others.

Married in the same home with Nereah, Helena, Maragaret, Jonipher, Alice, Lucy, Mary Olando, Gladys Baridi, Julia Ominde, Mary Oyaya, Esther Oyaya among others.

Ochene include; Cllr, Omedo Ondu, Peter Ogam, Michael Oluoch, Othigo Othiano, Richard Asembo, Wambia Harrison Ongas, Wilson.

Mother-in-law to Wilson Akwacha Omumbo, Grace Songi, Mwanya Migadde, Melisa Hetrick.

Auntie to Ann Ombewa, Dr. Jennifer Othigo, Baridi Manyasi, Rosa Othita among others.

Nyawana to Jack Omumbo Achola, , Mary and Edward Migadde, Grace and Bethwel Ogot, Hetrick and Carol Hetrick.

To help defray the medical and funeral expenses, you may send your financial support to Pay-bill: 8048695, Account Your Name. Virtual fundraising is ongoing.

A major fundraiser is set for Tuesday, 28th March, 2023 at the Mama Grace Onyango Social Hall, Kisumu.

The cortege leaves Aga Khan Mortuary – Kisumu on 29th March, 2023. Burial will be on 31st March, 2023 at her home in Gem Sidende Village, Malunga West.