Rev David Given a send off

Rev David Onyach given a send off

A one week of mourning  in the Diocese of Northern Uganda came to climax today Saturday 24 May 2014 as we laid the casket containing the remain of our beloved Rev. David  Onyach who served as the Diocesan Secretary Diocese of Northern Uganda for many years.

David also worked as head teacher in many schools; he was chairman board, chairman house of clergy, chairman Nwoya District Farmers Association, member of the Provincial Assembly and many others at the time of his Death he was Chairman Board of Governors Purongo Seed School and member of Nwoya Inspectorate of Schools.

Clergy carrying the remains of Rev David for the service

The Bishop of the Diocese of Northern Uganda Johnson Gakumba described the later Rev. David Onyach as a discipline and hardworking priest who had a lot of respect for the Church. The Bishop told mourners to learn from the example of David and were he did not do well it is not us to judge but the matter is between God and David.

Rev David touched the lives of many people during his time of service. 

Choir during the service

The burial was attended by many dignitaries including Minister incharge of Political Mobilization in the office of the President Hon Richard Todwong who is the MP of the area, MP Lilly Adong, RDC of Nwoya, Amuru and Gulu, LC V, Commissioner Mr Uma Francis Agula, District Education Officers, Clergy, Mother Union the list is long.

Bishops together with the Clergy laying wreath

Body of Rev David Onyach being lowed down the grave