From: Tebiti Oisaboke

Dearest Family of Mzee Samson N. Kengocha,

I join with so many others who knew Omogaka Kengocha in offering our deepest sympathy on his passing. Although it is little consolation at this sad time, it should be of some satisfaction to know that in his passing you can celebrate the end of a very long and productive life.

The measure of a life well-lived is not in how much money one has or what possessions they have accumulated, but rather through the lives they touched and the sorrow they leave behind. If the outpouring of sympathy on his loss is any indication, and it most certainly is, you can proudly and confidently say that his indeed was a life well-lived. Mzee lived to 108 years old. Many of his age mates and some younger than him have long gone latest being Mzee Okondo, Onyansi, Kiberi, Mbeche among many others.

Mzee Kengocha nicknamed “Asua” will be remembered for his warmth and kindness to everyone he met. He always had a smile, and a fruit to greet you. I remember those warm school afternoons when we used to sit on his front porch sipping our tea or munching amapera, sugar canes and sweet bananas. This makes me remember Ogutu and Ombiro, God bless their souls. He was always kind, lovable, cheerful, funny and humorous. Omogaka Kengocha had a total of eleven children among them; the late Misaeri, the late J. Abeba, the late Ogutu W, the late Ombiro M, Nehemiah, Nduko J, formerly of Jersey City, NJ and his baby brother Ogembo, J of Jersey City, NJ. Daughters include the late Jemimah Moraa, the late Anne, Osebe and Marita. Mr. Nduko Jerome relocated back home to try his hands in politics and has made two attempts to capture the Bonchari seat 2002 and 2007 in the Kisii County.

Mzee Kengocha was the longest serving employ of Itierio High School. Up until his retirement he was in charge of the kitchen department and fed many students most of them hold responsible positions both in the private and public sector in Kenya or elsewhere in the world.

May you find peace and comfort in knowing that his loss is felt by all who knew and loved him. He has traveled a long and successful journey. May the good Lord in heaven rest his soul in eternal peace and save him a place in His Kingdom on the day of resurrection; Amen, Amen, Amen!!!

Rest in eternal peace, Omogaka

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

In Sympathy,
Tebitii Ogutu Isaboke

Family and friends will be gathered at 286 Colombia Ave Jersey Heights, NJ on Saturday October the 8th, from 5 P.M to 10. P.M

For More Information Please Call:

Rose Kengocha- 1201-628-5987
Richard Oguku- 1551-200-1170
Daphne – 1973-572-7387