Mama Helsa Ndede Ayal

Eulogy of the late Mama Helsa Ndede Ayal

Mama Helsa Ndede Ayal was born in the year 1941. Fourth child of the late Bolo Ila and Mama Dorcas Mireri of Gem Oremo Simbi. Her siblings were the late Margaret Bolo of Gem Oremo of (Simbi). The late Ruth Gor, the late Grace Adoyo, Penina Ondiek, the late Ogada Bolo, the late George Opole, the late Guda Bolo, William Bolo, Jonathan Bolo and Oyuaya Bolo.

Education

She started her education in the year 1947 at Ongalo Intermediate School where she sat and passed her common entrance exams(CCE). Due to lack of School fees she was unable to continue with her education and dropped out of School to support her parents in other capacity e.g. farming and other family needs.

Marriage

Mama Helsa got married to the late Yashon Ayal Olony in 1960 and were blessed with two children namely James Tindi Kayal and Joice Atieno Orimba. She had one daughter in-law, Jane Tindi and step daughter in-law Judith Ochieng. Mama lived to see eight grand children namely Bob Ochieng, Anderson Ayal Tindi, Gedion, David, Evans, Phoebe, Jackson Ayal and Elsa Oluenge, Jane Ochieng, Duliana and Deadre. She was the sister in-law to Rasto Some Zadrack Okwany, Philip Osuo. Her step- sons are; Joseph Okwany, Dan, Elijah, Peter and the late Samwel Okwany

Work

Mama had no formal employment but successfully she engaged in small scale business out of which she fended for her family and educating her children. She was renowned peasant farmer a duty that took her lots of time out of which her family had enough food.

Christian Life

Mama Helsa was baptized in the Seventh Day Adventist Church in the year 1956 at Simbi Yala SDA church. A devout Christian, Mama was a long- serving member of NYAUU SDA church where she performed many church leadership roles including, Deaconess, Church Clerk, Treasurer, Sabbath School Superintendent among others. She was a long serving member of the Dorcas Women Ministry. An avid reader of Sabbath School Lesson, she hardly passed a day without studying the lesson for each day of the week.

Sickness and Death

Mama enjoyed good health throughout her life apart from minor illnesses that come with age. On 2nd Friday, 2021, She woke up normally as usual to attend to her daily domestic chores. At around 9.30 am while milking her cow, she developed complications, collapsed and became unconscious. She was immediately rushed to Jeneiro Nursing home where she was diagnosed with high blood pressure. Her condition deteriorated and was transferred the next day to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Referral Hospital where a C-T Scan revealed that she had suffered what doctors described as a frontal stroke. Mama passed away on April 5, 2021 at 10:00 pm.

If death was curable, we would have gone to great lengths to painstakingly save Mama’s life. But we all must go through the miserable reality that death must happen to humanity even as we await the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Let us take comfort and keep hope in the imminent return of our Lord and Saviour – He who testified “Surely I will come quietly” Till we meet again. ORITI

BURIAL PROGRAMME

Friday, 23rd April, 2021

6.00 am : Relatives and friends assemble at Kendu Bay Mission, Hospital.

6.30 am : The cortege leaves for Nyauu SDA Church for Church Service and thereafter at her home, Kanyaluo Ward.

Master of Ceremony : Elder Mwalimu Harrison Onyango / Mwalimu Elder Jacob Odek.

8.00 am : Opening prayer

9.00 am : Arrival and welcoming of Guests at the home by the Master of Ceremony.

10.30 am : Speeches / Tributes :

Friends
Nephews and Nieces
Brothers and Sisters
In - laws
Uncles and Aunts
Children
Eulogy
Administration
Sons & Daughters
Fundraising

3.00 pm :

Prayer of the family
Laying of the body

4.00 pm : Vote of Thanks

4.30 pm : Departure / Guests leave at their own pleasure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

HYMNS

No. 269 PINYNI OK THURWA MWAGENO (We've no abiding city here)

1. Pinyni ok thurwa mwageno; Waonge dala mosiko;

To wachni ohoyo chunywa, Wakiyo dala mabiro

Wakiyo dala mabiro

2. Pinyni ok thurwa mwageno; Wakiyo dala ma ok nen;

Zayun e nyinge- dala Ruoth; Orieny gi ler ma nyaka chieng’

Orieny gi ler ma nyaka chieng

3. Dala maber mar mor gi kuwe;

Kar hawi- chandruok onge chuth; Da an gi buomb winyo koro

Daringi mond' ayue kanyo, Daringi mond' ayue kanyo.

4. Chunya, kuwe mos! Ruoth ong'eyo Ndalo ma iniyud yueyo;

E piny ka mond' atim chikne Ka pod arito ndalono

Ka pod arito ndalono

NO. 153 NGIMA MACHIEK MAWANGO

(Life at best is very brief)

1. Ngima machiek mawango chalo gi pot yath malwar Chalo g'oboke matop Ret piyo,

Ndalo nyisowa adier ni ng'wono chiegni rumo Ng'wono nyalo rumo ni ret piyo.

Chorus.

Ret piyo.......Ret piyo Ka dwond Yesu luongoi Ret piyo

Kisikori e richo, Niyud dhoudi kolor To yuakni nobed kayiem Ret piyo

2. Thiepe mag piny biro lal joma tindo biro ti, Ok in gi kinde malach ret piyo,

Ka Nyasaye luongoi In jaricho we bayo Dipo kisik' e richo ret piyo.

3. Ndalo to kadho piyo, tho kod bura chiegini, Ringi idhi ir Yesu, Ret piyo

Akwayi ibed mariek dipo ndalo ong'adi, Kendo ilal mochwere, Ret piyo.

4. In jaricho winj duonde yier Yesu mondo otelni, Eka jopolo nomor, Ret piyo,

Ringi iae mudho, Bi ipuodhri ir Yesu Yie ichak wuoth tinende - ret piyo.

NO. 197 OWADWA KIK ILUOR

(Give to the winds thy fears) Doh is B Flat

1. Owadwa kik iluor, Bedi gi chir pile; Nyasaye none masicheni, Ong'eyo hoyoi.

2. Kata ka chunyi lit, Ka gigi kethore; Kik chunyi ol, kik chunyi a, Nyasaye nomii kuwe.

3. Otieno to norum, Chieng' mar dimbruok nobi; Masicheni duto nolal Ka Ruoth ofwenyore.

4. Gen hera mar Ruodhi, Onge motamo En; Bedi pile e luetene, Noriti nyaka chieng'.

NO. 22 KIK IBARNA, YAYE JAKONYA

(Pass me not)

1. Kik ibarna, yaye Jakonya, Winji yuak mara; In kiluongo jo mamagi Mond' iluonga be.

Chorus

Yesu, Yesu. Winji yuak mara;

In kiluongo jo mamagi Mond' iluonga be.

2. An kaparo ng'wono mari Chunya yudo kuwe; Ka agoni chonga piny ka, Jawarna, konya.

3. An ageno nyingi kende, Adwaro neni; Changi chunya moseketho, Wara gi rembi.

4. Miwaso oherwa kodi, To agombi ngang'; Ere ng'a maromo kodi E piny gi polo?

NO.80 DAHER TIYO KODI RUODHA (Sharing in the joys of service)

1. Daher tiyo kodi Ruodhwa, Gi mor moloyo; Kachiwora mar tieko tichni E pinje duto.

Chorus

Kawa, Yesu kawa chutho, Pong' chunya, ringra;

Puonja luwo bang'i pile, Katimo wachni.

2. Malaika marateke, Tiyoni gi ng'wech; Wagombo bedo kamano, Jotich malong'o.

3. Pile, pile miwa teko, Geno mana In; Eka chieng' ma Yesu wiro, Tich norum chutho.

4. Yiera, Yesu, mond' atini, Kata ni jomwa; Ok anyal gimoro kenda, Taya saa duto

Condolences(29)

James Tindi Kayal says
19/04/2021 at 13:22
To everything there is a season, a time for every matter under heaven, a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant, a time to weap, and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance. We are gathered together for the memory of my mother, Mama Helsa Ndede Ayal, so together we may acknowledge and share both our joy and gift that her life was to us, and the pain that her passing brings. Mama Helsa was only 80 years old when she passed on unexpectedly in Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Referral Hospital. The passing of my mother came barely 4 years after the passing on of my father. Even though she has gone, she has left a rich legacy of hardwork, love, perseverance, spirituality, unity and peacemaker. My mother was very spiritual and took pride in her relationship with God and service to humanity. I fondly recall mom and Dad were strict disciplinarians, yet do loving parents. In our early lives we really felt the love and warmth of our parents. I can authoritatively say my parent shaped who we are as a family including our children and grand children. They brought us up in the ways of the Lord, family devotions were the order of the day with my Dad sharing scriptures assisted by mum. One of the most important things in mums life was gardening, teaching in lesson study. Gardeners and people who look after God’s people are special in that they are both patient and persevering and see something big in small stuff. They see the fruits of their labour prior. The pride in seeing the results of your labour means everything to them too. In memory of my mother, I wish to urge us to see value in others and help nurture with this we will make the word richer and fuller. May mum rest in the arms of the almighty Lord.- Elder James Tindi Kayal, son
Jane Tindi says
19/04/2021 at 13:23
Mama was a charming and loving Lady. Since my marriage to my friend James she easily incorporated me into the family as her Child. My interaction with her was very cordial. I never knew how to fetch for food and even the direction of the market .All were provided by Dani. She could provide all the domestic needs of our home. I have a home yes, but at all time was with Mama at her home whenever am on leave, Oh! L have lost a companion. All she had with me was love and prayers. I pray to the Almighty God to keep her safe until we meet again. Amen.- Mrs.Jane Tindi
David Orimba says
19/04/2021 at 13:23
Our evening conversations and laughter will always be cherished. I’ll forever remain indebted to your constant prayers which I believe keeps me going and I thank God for the time we shared. NIND GI KWE NYA BOLO-From grand son David Orimba
Joyce Orimba Ayal says
19/04/2021 at 13:24
Nyaa Bolo you were a pillar to us all the time. Very charismatic, open hearted, loving, caring and a very hardworking mum. You ensured we got education when it seemed almost impossible. Mum you made me what l am today spiritually, physically and socially. I salute you for the good grooming. It hurts me to write this knowing that you are surely gone but l get courage in the Lord knowing you kept the faith. l will dearly miss your encouraging words of wisdom especially your endless prayers. My prayer warrior, Your legacy shall forever remain with us till we meet again in that bright morning when all tears shall be wiped. As Paul quotes in 2nd Corinthians 1: 7. is Our Hope. – Joyce Orimba Ayal, Daughter
Bob Tindi says
19/04/2021 at 13:24
RIP Grandma Dani Nyaa Bolo was the name l called you, Wuon para, was how you called me, my loving grandma, for sure l will miss you, how welcoming you were to me still lingers on my mind. A mentor you were to me. Your good character kept this home alive i.e hardworking, loving and kind to all, spiritually you were always ahead and believed that God was the overall provider, as the saying goes; we loved you but God loved you most grandma. Though gone your memories will forever be with us. Nind gi kwe Adundo Nyoremo, – loving grand son BobTindi “Bobby”
George Ogweno says
19/04/2021 at 13:25
Ecclesiastes 3:1 Says that everything that happens in this world happens at the time God chooses, there is time to be born and a time to die….. Mama James you have fought a good d brilliant, you were a devoted Seventh-Adventist who fully served the church in different capacities until your last days. We will miss you !but fare thee well. Revelation 14:13.Says blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on. “Yes” says the spirit, that they may rest from their labors and their works follow them. Rest in Peace Mama Joy. –Pr. George Ogweno.
Betty Wafula says
19/04/2021 at 15:05
James & Jane and family, Death of a mother is one of the most painful moments one can experience in life. May the sudden passing away of your mother bring with it miracles of love and closeness within your family units as you await the second coming of Jesus Christ, when we shall reunite with our loved ones gone before. Be comforted in the assurance of Jesus’ love & care for the orphans.
Erick Odek says
19/04/2021 at 23:19
Ezekiel 24 :15-16 The Lord is giving us courage that He will snatch away from us a person we surely love but we should not mourn hopelessly. A time is coming that death shall surely die. Nind gi kwe min Joy.
Seth Okeyo says
19/04/2021 at 23:30
In Jesus we have a rest assured promise of resurrection on that beautiful morning, we shall meet on that beautiful shore. fare thee well Dani.
Solomon Odindo says
20/04/2021 at 00:29
To my Auncle and the entire family it’s my dad moments to lose Nyabolo,I hope her unceasing prayers will follow her to the grave.Otherwise,for years we shared together have never heard Dani calling people by names but only reffers to “NYAKWARA and WUON PARWA” u fought agood fight and U’ve finished the race ,go well Nya Simbi
Bolo JR says
20/04/2021 at 00:34
May the blessings of a good life lived follow you into heaven. And may the angel’s chorus greet you as the heaven’s gate stand open for you.
Drs Paul/Mary Wangai says
20/04/2021 at 03:45
James & Jane, we pray for God’s sustaining grace upon you at this time of sorrow. May He shine His face upon you and give you peace. On that resurrection promise we hang our hopes. Paul and Mary Wangai
Eddy Odwar says
20/04/2021 at 04:31
It is my prayer that God will comfort you and your whole family during this period of grief. May he offer comfort as you mourn, and may the light of His presence be a continual source of consolation.
Odira Solomon says
20/04/2021 at 08:09
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalms 34:18 – Fare thee well Dani.
Jonathan Ogot says
20/04/2021 at 09:14
In life we expect that time when it comes inside the Lords house, I trust our Granny have connected well with his creator.
Fredrick Okelo (Omuga) says
20/04/2021 at 10:46
Min Joyi as you were know to us, I am Soo much pained by your promotion to glory but as the Bible teaches us, From dust we came and from Dust we shall return and therefore it is well with our hearts Dani. You lived your life well and you lived it once and impactfully, therefore once was just enough. On behalf of Nyikwa Jaduong’ The late Walter Omutho,We pray that May your soul Rest in Eternity Osiep Dana Prisca Polo Nyayogo.
Eunice Bolo says
20/04/2021 at 11:10
Peace and comfort to the family as we celebrate the life of the Great Matriarch.
Nind gi kwe Dani until resurrection morning.
Sylvester Okeyo Muma says
20/04/2021 at 12:48
PSALMS 91:5-6, 14-15;
5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;
6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
Zachariah Oyudo says
20/04/2021 at 13:13
Some truth in life are hard to accept. Your memories will never be forgotten Nyaa Bolo. RIP DANI
Jacynter Were says
20/04/2021 at 21:38
My prayers are with this family. May Jehovah God comfort with His own comfort. May the love of Christ reign in your hearts until we all meet at Jesus’s feet on the resurrection morning.
Eudia & George Ambatta. says
20/04/2021 at 23:00
Oh death where is thy sting where is thy victory?
Mama was indeed a friend to my family ever since we paid a first visit , My daughter Melissa was so close to Elsie a grand daughter to Elder James.
Such fond memories of how Mama treated us and my children when we visited will remain in our hearts.
A true loving grandmother who was welcoming and ready to pray with you in the house and even once out in the car and ready to take off.
This was so reassuring we had become friends such that we could visit Mama even when James and Jane were not around this was because of the love that she had for my family.
To James and Jane ,May you keep the faith burning open your doors as Mama did and spread the gospel of love as she did.
Remain steadfast under God’s wings till we meet Mama and all those gone ahead of us on that resurrection Morning.
Song no 505 be your song.
Kezia says
21/04/2021 at 09:41
Condolences to the family may the Lord Almighty give you comfort and strength. Nind gi Yesu
Polycarp Rachuonyo says
21/04/2021 at 12:28
I remember fondly in the early days how you were good friends with my grandma, Nyar Nyogo. In you, we were priviledged to have an extra grandma. You fondly referred to me as ‘Nyadolo’. You often prayed for me whenever we met and gave words of comfort and encouragement.
Your demise was not only a shock but a huge loss to me and my family. We shall forever cherish all the memorable moments we had together. May you find peace in eternity, amen.- Polycarp rachuonyo
Dorise Ng'ong'a says
22/04/2021 at 10:01
You loved seeing me sing in the choir, you called it Were.
Praising the lord was all you loved.
You never missed His house, I am glad you are now with him in his Big and magnificent Home…..
I know you will welcome all of us who will miss you in heaven..
Go well
Pamela Akinyi Oluoch says
22/04/2021 at 16:22
Our sincere condolences on the passing of a wonderful grandma. Nyieka was a special and spiritual lady who will be missed by many people. May God stand with the family during and after this trial moment. Rest in peace Nyarbolo🙏
Nicholas Osir says
22/04/2021 at 21:12
You fought a good fight Dani. We thank God for the good moments we shared. I personally thank you even posthumously for teaching me what family life is all about even when we only had a moment. Rest in eternal peace 🙏
Beatrice Ombewa says
23/04/2021 at 11:39
James and family, this has indeed been a painful experience.
I remember the time that I and Edwina Ombado mum while you were away and she gave us such a warm welcome, making us feel so much at home.
I pray that God will wipe away your tears and give you immense peace from above.
May mama rest in peace till that resurrection morning.
Lameck Wafula says
23/04/2021 at 18:06
It is difficult for one say “Good day”
It beats anyone to say Good morning
It is as heard to say “Happy Sabbath “
I have the courage say all of the above coz I know whom you believe in. Your particular circumstance, only you can be familiar to as you experience it uniquely. Under the prevailing conditions, I can’t even pretend to know what you have withstood to this day. However, God, the all knowing, omnipresent God. Your friend in all seasons knows. He alone can possibly comfort you now and always.
From from friend WAF
Immaculate says
24/04/2021 at 12:58
I never got to meet mama personally but the way james talked fondly about her made me know her, Mama your children and grand children together with grand children,church members and your neighbours will surely miss you.They will miss your presents at home,your prayers and your sweet well cooked food according to james.Mama we will meet again on that resurrection morning fare thee well mama