With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we announce the promotion to glory of Mama Grace Akinyi Ochwal which occurred on 6th July 2025 at the Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu.
Wife of the late Michael Joseph Ochwal and mother of Everlyn, John, Winnie, Victoria, Joseph and Elvis Ochwal.
Co-wife of Agatha Ochwal. Step-mother of Hellen, Joseph, Mercy and Chris Ochwal.
Daughter of Pastor James Abuogo and Mama Teresa Abuogo, both deceased.
Sister of the late Mama Phoebe, Mama Jane, Pastor Gordon, Samson and Mama Pamela.
Mother-in-law of Mr. Justice Oguttu Mboya, Chelsea, and Samantha. Grandmother of Tatyana, Myles, Gabrielle, Annabelle, Lincoln and Alva Juliet.
Daughter-in-law of Walter Tulu and Bendetta Tulu both deceased.
Sister-in-law of Eddie and Eunice, the late Samson, the late Rose and Angeline, the late Perez, and Mama Caroline.
Auntie of Sippy, Odhiambo Okello, Hellen, Omondi, Aguko, Alec, Tony, Beril, Nancy, Emmanuel and the late Rose & Dick.
Also auntie of the Weres of Kadawa, the Phoebes of Chiga, and the Oyugas & Okoths of Kajulu.
Mama Grace worked at JOOTRH until her retirement in 2016. Daily prayers and vigil are at her residence in Migosi estate.
The cortège will leave Aga Khan Hospital – Kisumu Morgue on 17th July 2025 at 10:00 AM for a requiem mass at St. Leonida Catholic Church – Nyawita followed by funeral visitation at her Migosi residence.
Mama Grace will be laid to rest on 18th July at her home in Seme Kadero near Sunrise Secondary School from 10:00 AM.
“For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.” ~ 1 Thessalonians 4:14
“Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. Amen