The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt Rev. Onesmus Asiimwe, has urged Christians to prepare for death early while they are still alive on earth. He made the call during a funeral service at All Saints Church Rukungiri, where the congregation prayed for the body of the late Canon Kosiya Turyagyenda, who died on Saturday last week in Kampala.
Rt Rev. Onesmus said God remains the Creator and the taker of life, and therefore families should remain calm and trust in God’s timing. He praised the late Canon for his vision, persistence, and the ethical way he taught people in the community. The Bishop also commended Canon Kosiya for respecting his rank and serving faithfully within the Anglican faith, saying his life reflected true Christian love.
The Bishop noted that Canon Kosiya’s good deeds—including helping the needy and encouraging others—are evidence of a life prepared for eternal reward. He encouraged those who attended the service to emulate the late Canon by repenting early and living according to God’s commandments, warning that death can come suddenly but salvation requires readiness.
He then urged the family of the late to take comfort in the hope of eternal life, saying Canon Kosiya has been called to live with God in Heaven.
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In separate remarks, the late Canon’s son, Dr. Musinguzi Gerald Brooks, said he took personal responsibility for his father’s treatment by ensuring he received hospital care. He added that Canon Kosiya leaves behind seven children and twenty-two grandchildren, and he thanked the late Canon for educating and guiding them.
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The wife of the late, Mrs. Jescah Turyagyenda, appreciated people who attended the service, noting that she and her husband were married for over 50 years. She thanked the children for caring for their father during illness.
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Hon. Atuhwerire Arthur Kazoora, MP for Ruhinda South County, described Canon Kosiya as both a father-in-law and a friend, and praised his prayerful work and legacy in the community.
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