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Pamela Ombech

MarMarch 17th, 1962 JunJune 11th, 2026
Pamela Ombech

“Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your lord.”

Obituary

There are people whose presence leaves a lasting imprint on every life they touch. Pamela Apiyo Ombech was one of those rare souls.

Born on 17th March 1962, Pamela lived a life marked by faith, love, service, and unwavering devotion to family. She was a loving wife to the late Dr. Naphtaly Ombech Abidha, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and mentor whose kindness, wisdom, and generosity touched countless lives.

A committed Christian, Pamela's faith in God guided every aspect of her life. She served faithfully in the Anglican Church, offering leadership, encouragement, and spiritual support to many. Prayer was her strength, and her relationship with Christ was the foundation upon which she built her life.

Beyond her family and church, Pamela was a pillar in her community. She welcomed others with warmth, promoted education, strengthened family bonds, and quietly supported those in need.

On 11th June 2026, Pamela peacefully departed this world. Though deeply missed, her legacy of faith, compassion, unity, and selfless service lives on in the many lives she touched.

Forever loved. Forever remembered. Forever cherished.

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July 14, 2026
Hey aunt,
It’s not the same!!
It’s never going to be the
same!!
but we will keep going because you gave us your all
You gave us all the love
all the strength
and all the courage
You gave everything you had
A product of your giving we are
Products of your prayers
Products of your courage
And the dream you had for me?
I’ll be here living it
treasuring it
until we meet again
I wish you waited longer
A little longer aunty
But you were needed
needed so promptly…
Coz you won God’s heart
Just like you won ours
He couldn’t wait to have you
I can’t imagine how it feels up there!
With your beautiful presence
I’m comforted in this…
even in your absence
You continue to cheer me on

Rest easy Aunty Pam❤️






Rachel Awando
June 28, 2026
FAREWELL MY YUORO
Give me time to mourn my in law
Give me time to bid fare thee well
Give me space to share our love and joy
Our challenges in the difficult world of men and women

Pamela was not just yuoro
She was not just a lady
She was not just a mother
She was not just a worker
She was not just a church member
She was not just a grand mother
She was not just a neighbour
She was not just a retiree
She was but all the above and much more
That was Pamela nya'Ugenya

Pamela Apiyo Abidha was human
She was simple and straight foreword
With simple radiant personality
Accommodating to all and sundry
Hardly would she present a serious face
No matter how difficult the situation was
She was always calm
A councelor, a mentor, a mediator, a facilitator, a leader, a ......
That was Pamela my in-law
Yuora nyajo'Ugenya
So accommodative, so humble
That was the Pamela I knew

No matter how bitter the issue was
She would always respond with a polite smile
She was confident and straight forward
She was realistic and simple
No complications
No complex
Reachable
Sociable
Principled lady
Amiable and humble

It may be sad to say bye
It may be sad to accept that the journey is over
It may not be easy to be absorbed
Sadly as it may be
Nature must one day take its course
One day one time we must bid farethee well
It may be gradual
It may be sudden
It may be expected
It may be unrealistic
Whichever way,
Nature has its way

Let us accept and join in prayers
Let's let nya'Ugenya rest in peace
We will one day,
One-time, join her in glory
Go in peace shemeji
Go in peace youora
Go in peace dear
Till we meet again

That is the way I see it from where I sit🤷
Dr Tobias Opiyo Arudo
June 28, 2026
TRIBUTE TO THE LATE Mrs PAMELA OMBECH.
On behalf of the Kowuoth fraternity, allow me to give the following tribute to our beloved Pamela.
I got to know Pamela as the fiancee to my cousin, the late Dr Naphtally Ombech Abidha when she would come to visit her auntie Sara Ambalo who was wife to Mzee Joel Owuoth. Back then, they would attend tea parties and dances and the rest of us together with James Awando would tag along.Pamela had a twin sister Jennipher and that made our work as errand boys much harder because we could not easily tell them apart. The relationship grew and she later married Naphy who was the love of her life. At the time he was pursuing his Masters degree at Kenyatta University in the early 1980s. Unfortunately Pamela became a widow early in her life when we lost her dear husband Dr. Naphtaly Ombech Abidha in 2006. Pamela being a strong woman brought her family together and took care of the Ombech family to the best of her ability until her demise. She became a pillar to the Kowuoth family and to the Ambalo family.
The late Pamela was a community mobilizer who played a great role in the life of the Kowuoth family. She had a passion to serve God's people through the home Church in Akele where she was a Synod member representing the church at the diocesan level.
Pamela was the treasurer of Kowuoth Vision, a family development grouping for which her husband the late Dr. Abidha was a founding member. Due to her commitment to serving the larger Kowouth community and as a member of Kowuoth Vision Executive, she pushed for various community initiatives such as:
1. Last expense cover enrolment for Kowuoth members to help reduce the financial burden on surviving family members.
2. Community health through SHA registration advocacy.
3. She was also instrumental in the push to recover our members unclaimed assets from the UFAA.
Since some of these matters are yet to be actualized and as a fitting tribute to her memory we intend to pursue these projects to their logical conclusion. Kindly accept our sincere condolences to Pamela's family for this great loss. As your Uncles and Aunties we will continue to stand in the gap for the Ombech family as a tribute to your father, the late Dr. Naphtally Ombech and Mrs Pamela Ombech. Poleni sana. Asanteni na Mubarikiwe.

Dr. Leo Miswa
Chairman, Kowuoth Vision.
Leo Miswa
June 28, 2026
Pamela was not only a neighbor to us but a great friend to our family. She was a supportive neighbor. I recall her presence during my Introduction Ceremony. How supportive she was during all our celebrations.

Her strength when I met her at Coptic after the 1st incident will be one thing I’ll always remember. She was smiling & laughing & was so full of life that I struggled to comprehend how someone who had a near death experience would be so full of life. Mama Eunice (as we called her) had made a full recovery. Her speech? Perfect. Her smile? brighter, Her skin? Glowing. Her hug? Ever so warm.

To my childhood friends, I start with Eunice (because we were age mates so we spent a good amount of time together), Comy, Liz, Frank & Justus. May Abba do exceedingly, abundantly more than you could possibly ever think, ask or imagine. May His grace be sufficient in this new chapter of your lives.

My heart goes out to each & every one of you. Otek!!! Mos uru.

Sharon Awach
June 28, 2026
Vote of Thanks: Memorial Service of Mrs. Pamela Apiyo Ombech
Date: 27th June 2026
Venue: The Home of the Ombech Family, Akele Village, Uyoma Kobong
Introduction
Good afternoon, Church, family, friends, and the community. On behalf of the Ombech family, and as Pamela’s brother-in-law, I stand before you today with a heart full of gratitude. We have gathered here at the home of the Ombech Family in Akele Village, Uyoma Kobong to celebrate a woman who was not just a sister-in-law to me, but a true sister, a pillar in our family, and a bright light to everyone who knew her. While we grieve her passing, we are deeply comforted by the overwhelming love and support you have shown us.
Special Thanks to her Children
I want to take a moment to extend our deepest family appreciation to Pamela’s beloved children: her sons, Commie, Frank, and Justus, and her daughters, Liz and Eunice. During the months of your mother's illness, you showed the true definition of filial love and devotion. Thank you for your tireless care, your sleepless nights, and for standing firmly by her side through every hospital visit and admission. Your devotion gave her immense comfort.
Words of Appreciation
First and foremost, we thank Almighty God for the gift of Pamela's life, her beautiful spirit, and the precious memories we will forever cherish in our hearts.
We express our profound gratitude to the leadership and the entire pastoral team of ACK St. Gertrude’s Parish, Kasarani. We are especially thankful for the clergy and church members who didn't just wait for today, but came to minister daily at our home, comforting the family and the many guests who came to condole with us. Your spiritual presence sustained us in our darkest hours.
We wish to convey a very special appreciation to the Members of the Diocese of Bondo. We know that in Pamela's passing, you have lost a dedicated and valued member of the Synod. We are deeply grateful to the Bondo Diocese clergy and team for your presence and for ministering so beautifully at today’s ceremony.
To the leadership and congregation of St. Mary's Akele Church, we acknowledge with pride that Pamela was a deeply devoted and faithful member of your church. We share in your grief and condole with you as a congregation for losing such a pillar of faith in your community.
We also recognize and deeply appreciate the diverse Church Congregations and Choirs that have stood with us. A special and heartfelt thank you goes to the Mothers' Union and Houses of St. Gertrude's ACK Church. Pamela loved this fellowship, and seeing you stand with her today in your beautiful uniform, comforting us through songs and prayers, truly honors her legacy of faith. Our gratitude also goes to Karengata SDA Church and the Katani SDA Church Choir for lifting our spirits through your presence and powerful ministration.
To our wonderful neighbors from Sports View Estate, Kasarani, thank you for being a true community. Your visits to the home, your prayers, and your physical and emotional support over these past days have shown us the true definition of neighborly love.
Corporate & Professional Affiliations
We extend our sincere thanks to the friends and colleagues representing various Corporate and Professional Affiliations associated with Justus, Frank, Comy, Eunice, Morine, Liz, Christine, and Grace. Thank you for standing with our family:
Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
Aga Khan University
NCBA Bank
Serengeti Energies
Ubuntu Neurology
PABRA / CIAT
Afya Research Africa
Sagam Hospital
Spiro
Community, Investment & Support Groups
Our deep appreciation also goes to the Community, Investment, and Support Groups whose solidarity has strengthened us. Thank you for your outstanding support:
Amandla Ladies
Big 20 Investment Group
KUWASWA
Kowuoth Vision
Leadership & Dignitaries
We are deeply honored and humbled by the presence and immense solidarity of our local leadership. We want to explicitly thank and welcome:
Hon. Dr. Otiende Amollo, SC, the Member of Parliament for Rarieda
Hon. Augustine Kamande Mwafrika, the Member of Parliament for Roysambu and a neighbour
Hon. Ronald Karauri, the Member of Parliament for Kasarani
Family, Well-Wishers & Financial Support
We are also profoundly grateful to the many friends, family members, and well-wishers who stepped in so generously with financial support, material contributions, and comforting messages. We specially thank our Uyoma and Ugenya relatives, extended family, and all friends who have embraced us. Pamela was ill for a few months, which involved numerous hospital visits and several difficult hospitalizations before her ultimate demise. Your generous contributions have gone a long way in helping us meet both these heavy hospitalization expenses and the subsequent funeral arrangements. Your kindness and sacrifice sustained us when we needed it most.
Funeral Organizing & Closing Acknowledgments
Finally, we thank the dedicated organizing committee members who worked tirelessly day and night to coordinate the funeral arrangements and ensure today’s service was seamless. Thank you to everyone who traveled from near and far to be here with us. Your presence is a beautiful testament to the impact Pamela had on this world.
Closing
Please continue to lift our family up in prayer during this transition. As this service concludes, we wish each and every one of you a safe and peaceful travel as you leave Akele, Uyoma Kobong to return to your various destinations.
May the Lord bless you all abundantly, and may He protect you on your journeys back home today. May the soul of Mrs. Pamela Apiyo Ombech rest in eternal peace.
Thank you, and God bless you.
Gordon Otieno Odundo

Gordon Otieno Odundo
June 26, 2026
A pillar of faith has fallen. 'Well done, good and faithful servant' Matt 25:23. Condolences to the family and church. Fare thee well, Soldier of Christ.".....heaven has gained!
GILBERT WERE
June 25, 2026
What great loss to the entire Kobong fraternity? A leader with empathy and caring to needy in our society. Go well Mama Commy.
LEONARD OGINGA
June 24, 2026
Knowing that you were there gave me peace cause I have always known you to be there.This new reality is hard to accept but the love you had whenever we were around you still feels strong.May you rest with angels aunty.You were indeed one of a kind.
Sarah Awando
June 24, 2026
I call you mum, i cant believe you are no more, and i remember you with your wise encouragements,it really pains me i will not be around when you will be laid to rest,RIP mum till we meet again
Maurine Ochieng
June 24, 2026
Dear Aunt,
Thank you for the life you lived. You were the true definition of love. Thank you for loving us and showing up every time. I have always known life with you in it since I was a child, and now this new reality is hard to accept. I take comfort knowing that you knew the Lord and that is where you are. I will surely miss you calling me Nyakele and your laugh. May the Lord keep you safe till we meet again.
Naomi Awando
June 24, 2026
Lovely lady she was
Eric
June 24, 2026
I remember on Tuesday 12th May 2026 I went to visit Pam at home (Sports view estate, kasarani) and found her a week after she had come from hospital. I was happy to see that she was recovering well. We prayed and believed God for her total healing. B4 I left she said I had to wait for her visitors (my two children) to take tea. Little did I know that it was my good bye 💕
Pam was my constant consultant.... I will surely miss her infectious smile. Nind gi kwe nyamin!

Janet Otieno
Janet Atolo
June 24, 2026
Dear mama..
Through your daughter Liz Ombech, my sch, mate and bestie I came to know you. The stories told you were more than a mother, a friend, a mentor and constant source of love. It was nice knowing and meeting you. We will miss you but we know your spirit will live on, rest well mum, with love and eternal gratitude.
From ; Sharon obare
Sharon Obare
June 24, 2026


Tribute to Mama Lyz
From Pauline Odhiambo, Lyz's friend

With a heavy heart, I pay tribute to Mama Lyz, a remarkable woman who was like a mother to me. Her warmth, wisdom, and caring nature left a lasting impact on my life, and I will forever be grateful for the privilege of knowing her.

Mama Lyz taught me valuable lessons about parenting and life. Through her example, I learned that being a good parent means balancing discipline with love. She showed me how to be strict when necessary, yet always lead with compassion and understanding. The way she raised her children with strong values, respect, and love continues to inspire me as I raise my own.

She welcomed me with kindness, guided me with wisdom, and cared for me as one of her own. Her influence extended far beyond her family, touching the lives of many who were blessed to know her.

As we say goodbye, I pray that God grants comfort to her family and all who mourn her loss. Though she may no longer be with us physically, her legacy of love, strength, and wisdom will live on in our hearts forever.

May your soul rest in eternal peace, Mama Lyz. You will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered. 🕊️🤍
Pauline Odhiambo
June 23, 2026
Have you ever met someone so concerned about your finances genuinely?This was Pamela.Apiyo.She taught me how to save my small earni gs when I was employed in KU.Pam would love informing people on how mo ey can be found.Jaber nya Lwak was selfless.This was a good lady that i will really miss in my life.Nind gi kwe min uyoma
From Molly nyauyoma
Molly
June 23, 2026
So sad that I only met her once, my husband introduced me to her as her aunt and she called all her siblings to come and meet me the wife of her late brother's son (Ger), and now she's no more, this broke me, I felt welcomed to the family even though I didn't meet the whole family but I felt loved on day one, REST EASY AUNTY PAMELA❤️
Bello Ogola
June 23, 2026
Tribute to Pamela
Pamela was more than a fellowship member to me; she held a special place in my heart as my child's godmother during baptism. Her kindness, faith, and unwavering support will always be remembered. She touched many lives with her warm spirit and generous heart.
Though she is no longer with us, the beautiful memories we shared and the impact she made will remain forever. I thank God for the privilege of knowing her and for the blessing she was to my family.
Rest in eternal peace, Pamela. You will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered. 🕊️💔🙏🏻
Esther Muendo
June 23, 2026
Oh Pam...mine is to say thanks
Thanks for naming Frank after dad
Thanks for hurrying to register Lycia in KU when mum was in icu and allowing me to go say bye to her
Thx for the phone calls and smss
Sleep with the the Angels dear
Mosna Naff,Daddy,Nyatanga, uncle Isaac, aunty Bertha,maria...
till we meet again😢
Lynda Onimbo
June 23, 2026
Saturday 07.03.2026; we travelled together from the village, and it was all laughter throughout the journey. Didn't get to see you again.
Dhi gi kuwe nyar Obonyo.
Allan Omollo
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