ANNE OSURE OKOTA-AMOLO

Sunrise: 9th January, 1942 – Sunset: 28th June, 2020

We are so deeply saddened at the shocking passing of our Mum and matriarch, the amiable, jovial, people-loving, Mrs. Anne Osure Okota Amolo, who was born on 9th January 1942 in Kano-Kolwa, Kisumu.

She was the second born in the family of the late Michael Okota and Dolphina Nyabala and loving wife of the lace Albert Amolo-Ochieng “Osiepna”, who passed on 22ndMarch 2015 after a short illness. Mama Jane, as she was fondly referred to, was the elder sibling of Angeline Adoyo, John Okota, Rose Gumba and George Okota and the late Teresa Migose, Alex Okota, Philister Oyimbo, Paul Awuonda and Bernadette Akumu Alila. She was the proud Mother of Wilfred Amolo, Director (HR &D), Min. of Int, &Cord, Correctional Services, Amb. Tom Amolo, MBS, Political and Diplomatic Secretary /Special Envoy, United Nations Security Council Campaign {Ministry of Foreign Affairs), Jane F. Otieno, Corporation Secretary & Head Legal Services, Kenya Maritime Authority Msa., Robert Amolo, FedEx, Atlanta, USA, Mary Amolo, Australian High Commission, Nairobi, the late Cathy Amolo, Dorothy Maina and Mike Amolo, Apple USA. She was mother-in-law of Anne, Caroline, Nosi, Simon, Sharon and Edward. Endearing grandmother of Sheila, Vanessa, Origa, Michael, Camille, Tshepo, Angela, Sango, Karl, Shaun, Maria, David, Daniel, Masego, Albert, Philip, Penzi, Hawi, Ben, Joseph, Keitumetse and Khumoetsile. Great Grandmother of Tyrin, Troy, Trevor, Bohlale and Kgosie born on Sunday 28th June 2020. Beloved Auntie of Pamela, Faith, Tom, Dolphina, Christine, Charles and several others, as well as many adoptive children and those she took under her maternal wing.

Mama, was a dedicated and industrious woman leader in Kabonyo sub-location, Kano location, Kisumu County. Her dedication to uplifting women elevated her passion to organize and participate in numerous women projects in the area. She was a staunch Catholic, an active member of the Blessed Annuarita and Catholic Women’s Association, South B, Nairobi, Mama then took on the role of treasurer at Our Lady of the Rosary, Nduru Catholic Church. She was always with her Rosary and closely involved in all church projects and activities. Recently, she dedicated a weeklong series of Masses for the United Nation Security Council non-permanent seat, commencing prayers at 3 a.m. daily. Under the saddest of circumstances, Mum passed on at Aga Khan Hospital after a brief illness, in Kisumu on Sunday 28thJune 2020.

Due to the gathering and travel restrictions currently in place, the family will be having an intimate burial ceremony at the ancestral home Kano- Kabonyo. Burial arrangements will be announced soon in conformity with COVID 19 Regulations.

We appreciate all the warm and heartfelt condolences we have received from family and friends, all those she touched in one way or another.

The shimmer of her vivacious presence shall be missed in every room. Rest in Peace Anne Osure Okota Amolo