By Reuben Olita
The requiem mass for Collins Ino, 28, the son to former Busia County Chief Officer for public health, Jonathan Ino, was held on Friday at Uganda Martyrs Amagoro Sub Parish Catholic Church.
Fr. Chris Okello led the mass for the Engish and Literature teacher in a sombre mood attended by hundreds of mourners.
Collins alias Collo’s father, who is currently assistant director heath in Siaya County, Jonathan Ino, said his son enjoyed good health until two years ago when ill-health hit him. He served as chief officer under Governor Emeritus Sospeter Ojaamong for three years.
Jonathan said his son was above board in terms of integrity, which is the biggest problem engulfing the government and learning institutions.
” During exam leakages under Matiangi reign as Education Cabinet Secretary, my son called and said he would use integrity and honesty instead of leaking exams,” he said.
He added: ” After his “O” level exams, my son picked Criminology as his preferred subject at Maseno University, but I told him to pursue medicine, education, and the church. He opted for education majoring in English/Literature and the church.
Jonathan stunned the congregants how his son six years ago told him God was coming to take the righteous, a confirmation he had prepared his way.
” Good things are beckoning. The family will be very strong in a few months. The family is still strong. There is a lot of hope,” he said.
Jonathan said the funeral mass will be held at Kakemer Comprehensive and Primary School starting at 9 a.m. with speeches, and the church will take over the program at 12 noon prompt.
Fr Chris Okello, who led the requiem mass, said the completion of the church through concerted efforts will pave was for promoting Amagoro Sub Parish into a full-fledged parish with the Bishop coming to commission it.
” Christians should support the church and build a house for the priest. Whoever has a piece of land can sell to the church but not at exorbitant price,” he said.
Fr. Chris added: ” I want to be the first Priest of Amagoro parish, but with full support to the congregants. Amagoro has three sub parishes, including Amagoro, Okuleu, and Agonget.
