A Life of Service, Love and Lasting Memories
It is with profound sorrow that the family of Dr. Wilson Were Odimbe of Bumala Ward, Lumino Town Council, Busia District, together with relatives, friends, colleagues and all who knew and loved him, announces his passing.
Dr. Wilson Were Odimbe passed away on Tuesday, 1st September 2026, leaving behind a family and community deeply saddened by his departure. His life was one that brought him into contact with many people, each carrying their own memories, experiences and moments shared with him.
His passing has created a deep sense of loss among those who knew him. While his absence will be felt in the days ahead, the memories he created, the relationships he built and the impact he had on the lives around him will continue to remain with those he leaves behind.
Born on 3rd June 1953, Dr. Wilson Were Odimbe lived for 73 years, leaving behind a life filled with experiences, relationships and memories that will continue to be cherished by his family, friends, colleagues and community.
As the family prepares to lay him to rest, loved ones, relatives, friends and well-wishers will come together across Kampala and Lumino, Busia, to pay their final respects and celebrate the life he lived.
Funeral Programme
| Date | Time | Programme | Venue / Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 3rd September 2026 | 2:00 PM | Church Service | All Saints Cathedral, Kampala |
| Thursday, 3rd September 2026 | Thereafter | Journey to Lumino | The body will depart for Lumino, Busia District following the church service. |
| Friday, 4th September 2026 | 2:00 PM | Requiem Mass | St. Peter’s C.O.U, Lumino |
| Friday, 4th September 2026 | Thereafter | Official Vigil | His ancestral home in Bumala Ward, Lumino Town Council, Busia District |
| Saturday, 5th September 2026 | 10:00 AM | Burial Programme | His ancestral home in Bumala Ward, Lumino Town Council, Busia District |
The Final Journey
The funeral journey will begin on Thursday, 3rd September 2026, with a church service at All Saints Cathedral, Kampala, starting at 2:00 PM. Following the service, the body will depart for Lumino, Busia District, where family and friends will continue with the final arrangements.
On Friday, 4th September 2026, a Requiem Mass will be held at St. Peter’s C.O.U, Lumino, beginning at 2:00 PM. Thereafter, family members, relatives, friends and well-wishers will gather at his ancestral home in Bumala Ward, Lumino Town Council, Busia District, for the official vigil.
On Saturday, 5th September 2026, the final burial programme will commence at 10:00 AM at his ancestral home in Bumala Ward, Lumino Town Council, Busia District, where he will be laid to rest among his loved ones and family.
A Life Remembered
The passing of Dr. Wilson Were Odimbe marks the end of a remarkable chapter, but not the end of the memories associated with his life. For those who knew him, his memory will live on through the stories shared, the relationships formed and the moments that made his presence meaningful.
At a time of loss such as this, words can never fully express the pain of saying goodbye to someone dear. Yet, as family and friends gather to accompany him on his final journey, they also celebrate the life he lived and the memories he leaves behind.
His family extends its appreciation to all relatives, friends, colleagues, neighbours and well-wishers who have stood with them during this difficult time through messages of comfort, prayers, presence and other forms of support.
May the memories of Dr. Wilson Were Odimbe bring comfort to all who mourn his passing, and may his legacy continue to live on in the hearts of those he touched.
May his soul rest in perfect and eternal peace.
Informed Are
Relatives, friends, colleagues, neighbours and all well-wishers are warmly informed and invited to join the family in mourning, remembering and honouring the life of Dr. Wilson Were Odimbe as he is accompanied on his final journey to his ancestral home in Lumino, Busia District.
In Loving Memory
DR. WILSON WERE ODIMBE
03 JUNE 1953 – 01 SEPTEMBER 2026
