This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Bishop James Ocholla who was born in Kenya on September 17, 1939 and passed away on August 23, 2007 at the age of 67. We will remember him forever. Bishop Ocholla was the founder of Glad Tidings Ministries with headquaters in Nairobi, Kenya. He also founded St. James Academy, a school in his home village of Kombewa that supports orphans and offers local children affordable education and at least one meal a day. His ministry grew and now has many branches throughout the country of Kenya. Bishop Ocholla was well educated & learned, he had travelled widely and had friends in many parts of the world. Above all, he was a man after God’s own heart, a man of honor , wisdom, integrity, a committed husband to Mary Akinyi Ocholla, dedicated father of Silas Ocholla, Charles Odhiambo , Benta Ocholla-Wende, Barnabas Okal, Joanne Ocholla & Christine Ocholla-Opiko, loving grand father to James Otieno, Ethel, Eliana & Bethany Odhiambo, Nicole & Darlene Wende, Danielle & Bryce Ocholla & Richard & Jaime Opiko, father-in-law to Doreen Otieno, Joyce Wanja Odhiambo, Eric Wende, Dolly Bosire & Edward Opiko. He was our relative ,our counselor, confidant, teacher and friend. A taste of his work can be found at http://www.thevinecommunitychurch.org.uk/stjames/bishop.html
We would like to celebrate Bishop's life by remembering the good times he shared with us. He had a good sense of humour. Feel free to share your short story by clicking on 'tributes & condolences' or light a candle by clicking on 'memorial candle'.
We are constantly updating the website. Please visit again and e-mail your suggestions/photos. Thanks
4th Memorial / Mary Ocholla (Wife)
It is now four years since my darling James went to be with Jesus. I miss him dearly and today I celebrate his life. Thank you Lord for the strength to carry on. Fondly remembered by all the family.
The Broken Chain / Joan Ocholla-Okech (Daughter)
THE BROKEN CHAIN
We little knew the day that
God was going to call your name
In life we loved you dearly
in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you
but in God we put our trust
In times as difficult as this
f...
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yOU WERE INDEED 'JATICH NYASAYE' / Samson Odongo
I remember in 1989 as a young kid growing up in busia kenya when you brought wazungus to minister in a glad tidings church busia. what a man of God u were with a remarkable teaching that gave us hope in Jesus. Mei the Lord empower your family. Rest i...
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Communication officer / Samson Odongo
I remember in 1989 as a young kid growing up in busia kenya when you brought wazungus to minister in a glad tidings church busia. what a man of God u were with a remarkable teaching that gave us hope in Jesus. Rest in peace 'Jatich Nyasaye'.
Lovely Memories / Mary Ocholla (Wife)
It is now two years since you left. Our big home is lonely without you but I hold dear the lovely memories of you; we all remember you all the time. I have had lots of support from all the family and we remain united in the love of Jesus.
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