Opiew Olagi

In loving memory of Opiew Obang Olagi

Born in Gambella, Ethiopia February 2, 2001, son of Obang Omot and Abejedo Gilo.

After the massacre in Ethiopia fled to Pochalla, South Sudan and to Nairobi, Kenya at the age of 4 in September 2005. Grew up in Daddab Refugee Camp in Kenya. Living there for around 12 years.

March 2017 the family relocated to a Camp Kalobyi Settlement Refugee Camp for 7 months.

Moved to Rochester, MN on October 24, 2017. He was sixteen years old.

Graduated last year from Century High School and played soccer. Friend to everyone and all kinds of people. Lots of friends and connections. He was active here with the Anywaa Church, helping care for children.

Rest in peace to our dearest son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend.

Siblings here in Rochester

Karwah Olagi - sister

Odimbacha Olagi - brother

Olagi Olagi - twin brother

Odhier Olagi - twin brother

Half siblings in Africa

Robin Obang Olagi - Ethiopia

Omot Obang Olagi - Kenya

Carru Obang Olagi - Kenya

Service Details:

Visitation 10 - 11:30 AM Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Rochester Covenant Church (4950 31st Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901)

Funeral Service 11:30 AM Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Rochester Covenant Church

Burial 1:00 PM Oakwood Cemetery

Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Olagi family; to share a special memory or condolence, please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com.