Clear Springs High School basketball player Zain Osundwa passed away on Thursday.
Zain Jaxson Osundwa was born in Houston, Texas, on July 17, 2007.
Although he was born in the United States, his family is originally from Nairobi, Kenya.
He was enrolled at Clear Springs High School, where he played basketball.
Zain Jaxson Osundwa Passed Away At The Age Of 17
Zain Jaxson Osundwa took his last breath on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 17. However, the cause of death has not been revealed yet.
His father, Oscar Osundwa, announced the tragic news through Facebook. On May 3, 2025, Oscar took to his official Facebook handle and wrote,
Not the kind of post I thought I would ever be posting. A piece of our hearts is gone, and nothing will ever fill that void. Our precious baby boy Zain Jaxson passed away on May 1st. He was our life and the love of our lives for 17 years. The love, light, honesty, joy and humor will be intensively missed. Our lives, and life will never be the same without him. Please keep our family in your prayers. We love you so so much baby boy. We will post more information about the service in his honor, soon. Thank you for your kind messages of support and love.
Oscar Osundwa
In the comment section, Zain’s friends and relatives offered their heartfelt condolences and sent prayers to the Osundwa family to stay strong in this challenging moment. One person wrote,
Pole sana papa Oscar and family may you find comfort in the Lord ,my heart felt condelences
Christine Shisia
Another person wrote,
O God, Oscar!!!!, so sorry to hear this. My deepest condolences. May God comfort your family and may the soul of the departed rest in peace.
Pat Rick
The third person wrote,
A major light & joy in my life has gone. He was the sweetest, kindest young man ever. My world was a much brighter place because of him. He will always be in my heart & on my mind with his beautiful smile & gentle spirit. Rest easy my beautiful grandson.
Paula Stephania Steed
Zain will always be remembered for his unforgettable contribution as a Clear Springs High School basketball player.
His family will soon reveal the funeral service schedule. Rest in Heaven, Zain Jaxson Osundwa.
Zain Osundwa Is Survived By His Parents And Sister, Anya Osundwa
Zain Jackson Osundwa shared a close bond with his father, Oscar Osundwa, and his mother, Diedre Osundwa. His parents were married on September 28, 2001.
On September 28, 2019, Oscar took to his Facebook handle and wished Diedre a happy 18th wedding anniversary. He wrote,
Happy 18th anniversary to my amazing wife and mother to my sweet babies. Love you mucho.
Oscar Osundwa
Zain’s mother, Diedre, is a Galveston College nursing graduate. She is also a co-owner of A to Z Longterm Care Consulting and the co-founder of a non-profit organization, Jateri Children and Youth of the Future.
On July 17, 2023, Oscar took to his official Facebook handle and wished Zain a happy 16th birthday. He wrote,
Happy Sixteenth Birthday to our baby boy Zain Jaxon Osundwa. Praying God continues embracing you and may your year be filled with loads of blessings. Love you.
Oscar Osundwa
According to Zain’s father, Oscar’s official LinkedIn profile states that he served as Senior Care Excellence, LLC’s chief operating officer from May 2021 to March 2023.
Since March 2023, Oscar has served as the chief executive officer at Huiana Health Care Consulting, located in Houston, Texas, United States.
Zain’s sister, Anya, attended Clear Springs High School, where she served as the student council president and was a basketball team member from 2020 to 2023.
From March 2022 to June 2022, she was a part-time tutor at Kumon North America, Inc.
She is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Cinematography and film production at the University of San Francisco and will graduate in 2027.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- The TERJA Foundation was established in honor of Zain’s grandparents, Teresa and Jackson Osundwa. Zain’s aunt Lynette Injette Ochola, a development professional, first suggested the idea in 2013.
- Zain’s uncle, Solomon Osundwa, is the group chief operating officer at Hass Petroleum in Kenya. He also served as the commercial and strategy director at Hashi Energy Limited from September 2008 to January 2014.
