The family of the late Fredrick Wangatia Odwako, with deep sorrow, announces his passing, which occurred on Saturday, 23rd August 2025.
The late Fredrick Wangatia Odwako was the son of the late Mzee Gerishom Odwako and the late Mama Jennifer Odwako of Bukuyudi, Butula.
Step son of the late Mama Alisia Odwako and Mama Sarah Odwako.
He was a son-in-law of the late Mzee Benjamin Inzuga and the late Mama Trufosa Kavulani.
Beloved husband of Beatrice Wangatia, and the father of Kevin Inzuga, Alveen Odwako, and the late Melon Wangatia.
He was the father-in-law of Getrude Injera and Sivia Aura.
He was a grandfather of Jabali, Malia, Daisy, and Melina.
Brother of Rose Otieno, the late John Ringo Wesonga, James Odwako, Catherine Odhiambo, the late Prisca Chessa, the late Elisham Orimo, Prof. Mulimba, Richard Odwako, Gladys Kunguru, Winfred Obilo, the late Grace Odwako, Beatrice Nkoyo, Elizabeth Ogoti, the late Petronila Omukonyi, Florence Odwako, Titus Odwako, Jackline Inganga, Mildred Odwako and Oliver Mulimba.
He was also a brother-in-law of the late Prof. Otieno, Lillian, Charles, Meresiah, Melisah, Betty, Rev Nkoyo, Martin, Margaret, Inganga, Lindsey, Irene, Stephen, Enica, Janet, Margaret, Rosemary, among others.
Additionally, he was an uncle of Judy, Steve, Derrick,Valerie, Racquel, Elisham, Elizabeth, Sammy, Taylor, Braxton, Lavender, Chanelle, Samantha, Major Musibi, Ken, Adah, Alisia, Martin, Kelvin, Patricia, among others.
Burial preparation meetings are currently ongoing at his home in Bidii Farm, Kitale.
The cortege leaves Cherang’anyi Nursing Home on Wednesday 10th September 2025 for a church service at ACK St. Paul’s Kitale and thereafter for a vigil at his home Bidii Farm.
The burial will take place on Friday, 12th September 2025, at his home in Bukuyudi Village, Butula, Busia County.
2 Timothy 4: 7-8 ‘I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”