Angela Elise Adhiambo Ogweno's Obituary
Angela “Angie” Ogweno, age 6, passed away on June 27, 2023, in Detroit Michigan. Angie was born on November 9, 2016, in Memphis, TN.
Angie is survived by her parents, Luke Philip Ogweno and Cecilia Anyango Nyamwandha, maternal grandmother, Anjelina Okelo Nyamwandha, lots of aunts, uncles, cousins, as well as a host of loving relatives in Kenya and Japan. She loved playing with her friends and toy babies. All her toy babies had names. Though her life was short, Angie touched the lives of many. She was always happy, outgoing, kind and gave the best hugs. She was also ambitious. She wanted to be a doctor. She was smart. She graduated from kindergarten with the highest academic average in every subject. She was a helper and received her school’s Kindergarten Christian Award.
Angie, we love and miss you every single day. So proud of what you accomplished in your short time on earth. You always said you were sorry and made everyone ask for forgiveness. Thank you for teaching us to say, “I Love You”, all the time… Our beautiful angel, shine on your way… till we meet again.
Visitation for Angela will be Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Second Presbyterian Church in the Salmon Room from 9:30 – 11:00. Funeral services will be at 11:00 in the Chapel. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. Flowers and donations are accepted in Angie’s honor.
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