1945 – 2025
It is with deep sadness and profound gratitude to God that we announce the passing on of our beloved Rtd. Reverend Evangelist Madam Peninah Noel Osita Asionyi, who died peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by her family, on November 20, 2025.
She completed her remarkable and well-run journey from 1945 to 2025.
Madam Peninah was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and respected teacher.
She was also widely known in her community as a dedicated educator, farmer, mentor, and friend.
She was the beloved wife of Lay Canon Apollo Otemba Asionyi.
Madam Peninah leaves behind a powerful legacy through her children: Floridah, Grace, Pam, Hannington, Alice, Yunny (of USA), Mercy, and her foster son Daniel Tanga.
She was a cherished grandmother of eighteen grandchildren: Sydney, Owen, Lyne Noel, Amon, Melody, Elsey, Nicole, Alvin, Myles, Myra, Kendyll, Quinton, Fortune, Simon, Joe (of USA), Kaelynn, Brighton, Apollo, and Kaeycee Peninah Osita.
She was also mother-in-law of Elphas, Patrick, Caleb, Moses, and Joshua.
Madam Peninah was a loving sister of Isaiah, Peter, Rebecca, Selinah, and Sarah, and was preceded in death by her siblings Silvanus, Mary, Abantus, and Albert.
She was a sister-in-law of Luciana, Semo, Phoebe, Dianah, Judith, Painito, Mary, Irene, and Ruth, and the late Canon Aggrey, Dr. Okila, Beneah, the late Arthur, the late Mathias, and the late Samuel.
She will be deeply missed by the Asionyi’s and the Keya’s families, where she was a treasured aunt.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at her home in Lugari station, located near the former Lugari Academy.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:7)
In God’s arms you rest and in our hearts you forever remain.