Lang’ata MP Phelix Odiwuor alias Jalang’o has joined the family of actress Gloria Moraa and Blake Aende as they bid farewell to their beloved daughter, Marie Achieng.
The deceased, whose life ended tragically, is to be laid to rest in Kisumu County.
Taking to his Insta stories, the lawmaker expressed his condolences noting that no parent should ever have to bury a child.
“No Dad should bury their children. Rest well Marie,” Jalang’o expressed.
Jalang’o shared that the past month has been particularly difficult for him as he attended numerous funerals.
He expressed his exhaustion over constant deaths, lamenting that every weekend he has travelled upcountry for burials.
“The last 1 month has been a heavy one. Every weekend I travel home for a burial. God call it an end. Take me back to celebrations. I can’t mourn anymore,” he added.
Gloria mourns daughter Marie
Gloria Moraa shared memories and expressed her deep sorrow over the loss of her daughter.
Speaking during a memorial service at Citam Embakasi on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, Moraa spoke about her first moments with Marie when she was just a little child.
“I met Marie on January 5, 2005, at 3.00 pm. She was the most beautiful child I have ever seen. I gave birth to her when I was still in my teens. I remember she used to cry, and I would also cry. The father would ask, ‘Sasa mkilie nyinyi wote wawili nitabombeleza nani?’” Gloria stated.
Struggling with the loss, Moraa shared her pain and the deep bond she had with her daughter.
“I don’t know how to release my child. My heart is broken. We had very, very beautiful memories. I don’t know how I am going to release my child.”
She recalled a difficult period in her life when Marie offered comfort and support.
“There was a time in my life I had gone through so much, and she would find me in the bedroom and tell me, ‘Mum, haukuangi mtu mbaya. Watu tu wako na wewe ndio watu wabaya.’ Marie was a good child.”
Adding;
“I have no energy to tell my child to rest in peace. I still can’t believe my child has rested.”