It is with the humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Elder James Jeremiah Opiyo Jonyo (Rtrd Senior Teacher) of Kodera North Location, who rested on 12/8/2025.
He was the beloved husband of the late Dina Grace Anyango Opiyo and son of the late Samson Jonyo and the late Teresa Ogal.
He was a devoted father of the late Kennedy, Emma (AA Kenya), the late Tom, Lilian (KEMRI-CDC Nairobi), Dancun (Orbit Chemicals), Christine (Ongalo & Co Advocates), Victoria (CFK), Samson (Sajop Consultants), and Harmon Opiyo (Uganda).
He was a cherished brother of the late Loise Bolo, the late Michael Owino Jonyo, the late Beldine Ogola, the late Dorcas Oketch, Zilpa Muga, the late John Aguk, Nelson Adeny, and Peres Otani, among others.
He is also remembered as a brother-in-law of Cecilia Owino, Caren Aguk, Rose Otieno, Helen Onyona, Jim Ochieng, the late Paul Obara, the late Margaret Tindi, Tom Ogweno, and others.
Father-in-law of John Ochieng, Dr. Ambrose Nyangao, Dennis Onyango, Edwin Kepha, the late Wilfrida, the late Gloria, Joyce, Liz, and Sheyla.
He was a proud grandfather of Myra, Victor, the late Ronald, Juliet, Clinton, Vivian, Addah, Cynthia, the late Tony, Jeff, Austine, Adam Jerry, Rinah, Lalletti, Tonia, Zell, Keynan, Adrian Jerry, Shyne, Jerry Jonyo, Finex, Kai, Kara, and Kobe, and a great-grandfather of Rumi, Gloria, Anaya, Aldon and Jerom.
Uncle of Fred, Dorothy, Judy, Christine, Samson Jonyo, Nancy, Oliver, June, Edla among others.
In-law of late Andrew Ogola, Tobias Ongalo, the late Amb. Michael Okeyo.
The cortege leaves Kendu Adventist Funeral Home (Gendia) on 4th September 2025 for Kodera North, Homa Bay County.
Burial is on 5th September 2025.
A physical harambee will be held on 28th August 2025 at SDA Church-Central.
You will be missed. We loved you, but God loved you more. Rest in eternal peace, Baba.
‘I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, with the lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for His appearing’. 2nd Timothy 4:7-8