MZEE EDWARD ILAHALWA SAVASAVA

Sunrise: 9th March 1948 – Sunset: 17th June 2020

It is with great sorrow that we announce the untimely death of our beloved dad, Mzee Edward Ilahalwa Savasava, of New Valley Kitengela.

Son of the late James and the late mama Efalina Savasava. Husband of Betty Mideva and the late Gladys Vulifa. Son in law of the late mzee and mama Shem Masaya of Kedohi Village, Maragoli and the late Mr & Mrs Festus Kafuna of Emurembe village, Bunyore. Father of Meavelynne (KAA) and Fred Owuor (KQ), Christine (KRA), Juliet and Paul Adagala (Busia County), Derrick (KQ) and Rachel Bulimu, Nickson, Allan, Elvine, Priscah and Sheila. Grand father of Peter Thendu, Blessings and Beylah Onyango; Gail and Gabi Kisos; Brian, Edward, Favour and Cleaver Adagala; Dennis, Stacy, Bright and Bravian Bulimu; Kimberly Ruga, Viocent Vihenda and Chantelle Mideva.

Brother of the late Margaret Tweni, Beatrice Chahilu, Rose Amani, Tom Kesenwa, Mabel Kangashi, Joseph Asava, David Chagusia, Levy Amalemba and Judith Kisia. In-law the late Edmond Tweni, Benard Chahilu, Eric Amani, Jackson Kisanya, Christine Asava, Beatrice Kesenwa, Jane lsheminye, Linet Afandi, Jemima Musera, Elizabeth Chagusia, Christine Amalemba, Morris Ashono and the late Kaisha.

Uncle of the Kirimas, Bulimus, Mujeis, Twenis, Chahilus, Amanis, Kisanyas, lsheminyes, Olindos, Purity, Gloria, Eunice, Sue, Gilian among others. Great grandfather to Edward Ilahalwa. Besides his biological family, mzee embraced a huge number of friends of his children who established a father-child relationship with many, include Kabe, Esther, Doreen, Nancy, Gladys, Malcom, Rita, Caleb, Ken, Patrick among others.

Until his death, Mzee Ilahalwa was a long serving Elder and Treasurer of the Kitengela PAG Church. The cortege leaves the Lee Funeral Home on Friday, 19th June 2020 for burial at his home, Musunzu Village, Mautuma.

Fare thee well Babu. You fought a good fight, you kept the faith, you finished the race, uprightly and honorably. Your memories will forever be in our hearts.