JADUONG’ SAMSON OGINGO GAUNYE

25th December, 1932 – 23rd April, 2023

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of our dear Father, Husband, Grandfather, Great-grandfather, Uncle, Brother and Friend, Jaduong’ Samson Ogingo Gaunye, which occurred on 23rd April, 2023 after a short illness.

Son of the late Gaunye Odipo, and the late Deborah Nyayueni. Son-in-law to the late Michael Ohore and the late Herenia Okan of Kanyibok.

A brother to the late Maritha Awuya, Janet Obasa of Sanda, the late Edwina Nyakodi and Charles Ochuwowo.

Cousin to Dishon Oloo Mahondo. Uncle to the late David Okumu Tiang, the late Dan Opiyo Tiang, the late Majimbo Tiang, the late Okello Tiang, the late Owiti of Sakwa and Dinah Adongo.

Husband to the late Roselyn Adek, the late Pamela Akinyi (Nyasanda) and Pamela Akeyo (Nyaramogi).

Father of the late Jeremiah Gaunye, Monica Adhiambo, Mary Akinyi,Alfred Ouko (Liberia), the late Onyango, the late Daniel Ouma, Eunice Ochola (Canada), the late Dorcus ‘Sister’ Mbaye, Maureen Ndirangu, Geoffrey Collins Omondi (Ethiopia), the late Sadam Ogingo and Jack Ogingo.

Father-in-law to Leo Paul Ochieng, Margaret Were Gaunye, Kate Ouko, George Ndirangu,Tigist Mose (Ethiopia), Sharon Awino Juma, the late Clementine and the late Mary Goretti.

He has left behind 50 Grandchildren, among them; Evelyn (UK), Raymond, Eric, Jacinta (Canada),Yvonne, Austin, Kevin, Mitchelle, Levianne, Flora, Lynnette, Dorothy, Eugene (Canada), Faith, Innocent, Brian, (USA), Thomas, Winnie (Paris – France), the late Dorcus, Wayne (Canada), Nicole, Darlene, Bradley, (Canada) Daniel (Canada), Amelia (Canada) Jed Leon Omondi (Ethiopia) and Shiru. As well as 10 Great-grandchildren.

Burial will be at his home in UsengeVillage, Usigu Sub-county, on Saturday 6th May, 2023.

“We live with a joyful confidence, yet at the same time we take delight in the thought of leaving our bodies behind to be at home with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:8 TPT