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Okumu, Kennedy O.

August 5, 1986 –
 November 21, 2014

Obituary

In Loving Memory of Kennedy Otieno Okumu

August 5, 1986 – November 21, 2014

Beloved father, family and friend to many, Kennedy passed away at Mama Lucy Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. The son of Grace A. Ojwang and Joel N. Okumu; father to Paxton and Shamandra.

He graduated high school from Usenge High School and then enrolled into Kenya Polytechnic where he studied IT before immigrating to the Dallas, Texas area. He worked at Sunrise Senior Living before joining the United States Marine Corp. He went to San Diego, California where he successfully completed Basic Combat Training before transferring to Florida where he again successfully completed his Advanced Initial Training as an Aviation Mechanic.

The family will receive friends for a time of visitation from 6:00-8:00 P.M., Friday evening, December 12, 2014 at ARIA Funeral Home 19310 Preston Road, Dallas, Texas 75252. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Hunters Glen Baptist Church 4001 Custer Road, Plano, Texas 75023. A graveside service will be held the same day at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas at 1:00 P.M.

Arrangements are under the direction of
ARIA Cremation Service and Funeral Home
19310 Preston Road
Dallas, Texas 75252
214-306-6700

 

 

    sarah Ogaga
    11 Dec 2014
    1:17pm

    Pole sana Grace, Hod be with you and the restvof the family in this trying time, He will wipe away your tears,and be your comforter, my family is praying for you
    Pole sana

    Jo Davis-Love
    11 Dec 2014
    1:18pm

    I offer my condolences to Grace and family. May God be with you during your time of bereavement. My prayers are with you.

    Patricia Atieno
    11 Dec 2014
    1:36pm

    My sincere condolence go to Grace Tom and family. May the Lord grant you inner peace during this time of yor great loss.My prayers are with you.

    Lydiah Macharia
    11 Dec 2014
    3:14pm

    Rest in peace.

    Judy Onyango
    11 Dec 2014
    4:34pm

    Grace, I am so sorry for your loss my sister. I know in my heart that God will surely give you and the entire family Peace. Though you are passing through this valley of the shadow of death, may you not have any fear, for our dear Lord and Savior will never leave your side. We will continue praying for you and the family. May his soul R.I.P.

    petrinade mulwa
    11 Dec 2014
    8:05pm

    My heart is heavy for your departure but we will meet again .Rest in peace kido till my day comes. To the Family mother Grace brother Thomas and the entire family and Friends God comfort you and give you peace that only comes from him.

    Christine Otiende
    11 Dec 2014
    9:42pm

    My heartfelt condolences to you and your family during this trying time. May our loving father give you strength and comfort. Rest in Peace Ken.

    Oscar Onyango Okumu
    11 Dec 2014
    11:28pm

    As my brother is laid to rest, peace be withing our hearts as a family and even friend. May the LORD see us through this hard times… Mama Grace and Thomas, we àre together in this as a family. Condolences from Kenya…

    Norah Otieno
    12 Dec 2014
    12:21am

    We’ll dearly miss you brother. Its too soon to c you leave us coldly. We know its a road that none of us can miss. May the Lord rest your soul in Peace. “The God of Love & Peace shall be with you” 2 Corinthians 13:11.

    Charity Kiragu
    12 Dec 2014
    12:44am

    Rest In peace Kennedy, Mama Grace, Tom and the entire family may the lord give you unlimited comfort during this time. May you find comfort knowing that Ken is watching over you ” Mungu Umlaze mahali pema”

    Malachi Pire
    12 Dec 2014
    3:56am

    Rest in peace Ken,On behalf of your Friends and relatives in Nairobi Kenya. We will miss you marine.

    Regina and Lavinia
    12 Dec 2014
    11:05am

    To Grace and Family: We send our condolences at this most trying time in your life. we pray that the God Lord holds your hand as you go through this.May he grant Kennedy eternal rest. KEN REST IN PEACE. You were a special person.

    Grace Yambo
    12 Dec 2014
    5:39pm

    Grace, my condolences to your family. May God give you peace and strength to see you through this difficult time.

    Roselyn Nziradzemhuka
    12 Dec 2014
    9:17pm

    Kennedy has completed his journey. He will be dearly missed by his mother Grace. May his soul rest in peace.
    Grace, you will always be in my thoughts and prayers. God loves you and He will wipe away your tears.

    Julius-silva ipoga
    13 Dec 2014
    11:46am

    Ken… my very humble friend, will miss our arguments over who plays first on the pool table. Sleep well my friend… till we meet again.

    Celestine Oleynik
    15 Dec 2014
    6:26pm

    Okumu to enying mane aluongi godo kane watiyo kany achiel. Kweli tuta kumiss. May your soul rest in eternal peace. As for mama Grace, Ruth oriti kendo omiyi teko e saa mochachnie mo ogwedhi bende. Bed gi Ruoth mama. Wan Kodi to kendo waduoko ni erokamano kuom rwako wa eodi. Ruoth obed kodi gi Familia te.

    Grace Nyabilo
    29 Dec 2014
    3:14pm

    My dear Grace Ian very sorry for your loss. I can’t even imagine the sorrow. May God give you the strength to carry on

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