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Greg Owino Obituary


 
GREG AMBROSE OWINO  1946 - 2011  
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mr. Greg Ambrose Owino, formerly of UNICEF Country Office Nairobi, Kenya which occurred in Woodbridge, Virginia on Friday, November 25, 2011 at 10:30 p.m. He was the son of the late Ambrose Arek Oluoch and the late mama Emily Akoth Oluoch of North Ugenya, Kagonya Village in Siaya District; beloved husband of Priscah Akinyi Owino of USAID/US Embassy; father of Clara Owino (U.S.A.), Kenneth Omondi Owino (Australia), Liyah Owino (U.S.A.) and Gerald Owino of Instant Grass (k); grandfather of Sean Kamande, Gregory Mukunya and Gabriel Oluoch. He is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends on Friday, December 9, 2011 from 6 to 8 p.m. at McGuire Funeral Home, 7400 Georgia Avenue, NW. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 2 p.m. at All Saints Church, 14851 Gideon Drive, Woodbridge, Virginia."Love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always preserves. Love never fails"1Cor 13:7

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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 4, 2011.

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Shirley Senda

December 15, 2011

Mama Atieno, Atieno,Liyah,Omondi,and Oluoch My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time... May you find comfort in the Lord, and May the good Lord Rest his soul in eternal peace..

Praying for you

Beatrice Opon

December 12, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Liyah Owino

December 5, 2011

Love you dad

Brenda Williams

December 5, 2011

Aunt Priscah, Clara, Omosh, Liyah and Gerald. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May the memories keep you going during this difficult time. May he R.I.P.

Emily Shiluli

December 5, 2011

May the Almighty father give you all the strength, love and comfort as you go through this difficult time. He fought a good fight and may he rest in peace as he watch up on you. (Anaheim, CA)

December 5, 2011

Prisca, Atieno, Omondi, Liyah and Gerald, May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Love Anty Milka and cousins Ian & Nick!

Judy Malu

December 5, 2011

To Liyah & your family. Poleni sana & may God rest his life in a good place in heaven. May God Console at this time as you mourn your dad. Your prayers are with us. Judy Malu

Clara Owino

December 4, 2011

Dad, R.I.P truly miss and forever loved

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