It is with deep sorrow and heavy heart that we announce the passing on of Francis P.X. Yara (Akapulco Mexico), who touched on so many people’s hearts and transformed lives.
He was the son of the late Alexius Yara Obondo and Mama Clementine Adwar Yara.
Step-son of Christina and Teresia among others. Husband of the late Apolina Ajwang Yara and Rachel Akelo Yara.
Cherished Father of Gospel Singer Mary Atieno of Buruburu Girls, Johnny (Washington D.C U.S.A) the late Jackline,Ted (Nyauchi & Company Advocates), Rita (Chief Principal St. Barnabas Girls), Olga (Jehova Jireh Sec), Allan Fischer (North Carolina U.S.A), Sam, Joe Yara (Oyugi Ogango Girls), Felly (Playstreet School), Patrick (Busara School), Clementine (Bidii Health Centre), Tom, Rose (Valley Bridge ECD), Emily, Betty, Susan (Advocate), George (Lifesprings Ltd), Edwin (Kenya Police Treasury Office) Ruth, Maureen (Ministry of Health), Denis (Ministry of Education).
He was brother of Lucas Muya, Ciprina Kong’ele, Aloice, the late John, the late Robby, the late Christopher and the late Odhiambo.
Brother-in-law of Conslata Ogweno, Leonora, Ludfina, Alice, Rhoda, the late Lewkrisia.
Son-in-law of the late Paul Owuor Miguna and Leonora Miguna of Gwassi Rasira, and the late James Okado and Rhoda Okado of Kano Kabonyo Father-in-law of Alex, Malachi,Tom, Cyprian, Jack, Milly, Linet, Kate, Katherine, Margaret, Lydia, Everlyne, Emily, Alice, Emma.
Grandfather of Melody, Harmony, Precious, Glen, Nina, Verah, Lauryn, Stephanie, Rodney, Eugene, Carl, Frank, Fidel, Ronny, Tracy, Bradley, Genealle, Rachel, Nahashon, Mitchel, Nicole, Tamika, Angel, Ashley, Arriana, Blessing, Jayden, Kayden, Jewel, Teekay, Tyrel, Tevin, Tyrone, Quentin, Suraya, Zahira, Frank, Imani, Taji, Ahadi, Ginel, Jayson, Andy, Calvin, Britney, Tiffany, Stacy, Jeremy, Dwayne.
Great grandchildren: Maya, Liam, Gianna Babe, Alvin, Ayden, Carl, Sasha and Tamara.
Family and friends are meeting daily for burial preparation at Mysa (Woodland Court) and his home in Gunga Karungu.
There will be a fundraising on Wednesday 17 th September 2025 at Professional Centre (Nrb) from 5.00pm.
Friends and relatives will gather at Umash Funeral Home on – 25th September 2025 at 3.00am.
Thereafter a Requiem Mass at Kiranda Catholic Parish- Karungu at 2.00pm on the same day.
The cortege will leave for his home in Gunga Karungu for night vigil and thereafter burial on 26th September 2025, Gunga Village.
You left too soon, touched so many hearts and lives and impacted on so many people.Your legacy will live forever.
Fare thee well until the Resurrection day.