TOM ISAIAH OUSO

25/11/1942 – 15/12/2020

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the demise of our loving father, Mwalimu Tom Isaiah Ouso of Obwongo Otwagi, Kamgundho Sub Location, Uriri, Migori County; after a short illness. He was the Director, Gracoso Bookshop, Migori; Chairman B.O.M Rapogi Girls and Ranen Adventist Secondary School, B.O.M member, Sagero Secondary School and formerly the Director of Adult Education Dept in the Ministry of Culture and Social services.

Husband to Grace Adhiambo Ouso, loving father to Anne & Joshua Ouma, Roselyne, Irene, Cecilia & Peter Maina, Sarah & Musa Nyang’aya. Grandfather to Faith, Peter, Hope, Destiny, Nia, Thando and Ethan. He was the youngest son to the late Anyona Otulo and the late Sarah Anyona. Brother to the late Ernest Omango and the late Brigita Achola. Son in-law to the late Michael Obiero Asir and late Cecilia Okello Obiero of Alego Masumbi. Brother in-law to the late Jackton Ochieng, Silvia Omeno, Felgona Obiero, Rhoda Onyango,Tom Ndolo, Nereah Odhiambo, the late Adams Ogola and Alice Atieno. Nyawana to the late Samuel Ouma Boro and Mama Peres Ouma of Kuoyo Kochia, the late Elijah Oguk Nyang’aya and the late Mary Nyang’aya of Ringa Kojwach, Kasipul, and Mr. Robert Mungai & Dr. Anne Mungai of Murang’a.

He was a church elder at Nyamome SDA Church in Migori and formerly at Nairobi Central SDA Church. He was a teacher, educationist and mentor to many.

Due to the extended stay under intensive care, the Late has left a huge hospital bill. To assist in offsetting the medical bill and other expenses, the family is appealing for prayers and financial support from friends and well-wishers through MPESA Paybill no. 7556289, A/c No. Tom Ouso Medical Fund.

The major fundraising event shall be held on Sunday 20th December at Nairobi Central SDA Church as from 2pm.

A memorial service with live streaming on You Tube will be held on Tuesday 22nd December at Nairobi Central SDA Church starting 10am.

The burial shall be on Thursday 24th December at 9am, at the family home in Nyamome, Migori County as per MOH COVID-19 protocols.