Sunrise: 23 rd December 1953 – Sunset: 18 th October 2025
It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of John Mathew Ouya, fondly known as JM and Baba Ricky, which occurred on the morning of Saturday, 18th October 2025, at Bloom Hospital, Kisumu.
He was a devoted husband of Vera Akinyi Aseno, loving father of Ricky, Floviance, Laureen, and Meryl, and doting grandfather of ten grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Brighton.
JM was the second son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Pancras Onduru and son-in-law of the late Elder Benjamin Aseno Odieny and Mama Rebecca Aseno.
He was a cherished brother of John, Rose, Charles, Abby, Kenyatta, Pamela, Dinah (all deceased), Ruth, Catherine, Jack, Linda,Valentine, and Odhiambo.
He was also a beloved brother-in-law of the Aseno siblings: the late Charles, the late Florence, Lynette, Meshach, Samuel, George, Eucabeth (USA), Eva (USA), Steve, Dr. Maureen (USA), Dr. Beryl (Overseas), and Nancy; and of their spouses: Richard, Roseline, Susan, Pr. Kilonzo (USA), Prof. Calvin (USA), Dr. Joe (Overseas), and Pr. Manasses.
He was a loving nephew of the late Hon. Isaiah Bonyo Oliyo, Susana, Maritha; the Nyaoke, Oliyo, and Odieny families; cousin to many; uncle of Dr.Brighton (Overseas), Bonny, the late Oluoch, the late Linda, Kennedy, Darlene (USA), Charles, Laureen, Gloria (USA), Enoch, Adrian (USA), Britney (USA) and many others; father-in-law of Mike, Queen, and Kevin, whose lives he touched with warmth, wisdom, and generosity.
JM was a distinguished agronomist and executive whose career spanned over three decades in both public and private sectors.
He served in senior roles at the Ministry of Agriculture, Chemelil Sugar Company, East African Tanning Extract Company, Maseno University, Sony Sugar Company, and Kibos Sugar and Allied Industries.
JM will be remembered for his work ethic, resilience, and unwavering commitment to family and community.
His original ancestry is from Kanyada (Kothidha) in Homa Bay County, but JM was born and grew up in his father’s home in Daraja Mbili, Kisii County.
JM will be laid to rest on 13th November, 2025, at his home in Oyugis Town, Kamuma Sub-location (opposite St. Joseph’s Combined Academy; 5 minutes’ drive from Matata Hospital and 10 minutes’ drive from Sikri).
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7