The remains of Chief (Mrs) Beatrice Folaranmi Abike Ogunruku, a respected matriarch of the Ogunruku and Coker families of Ido-Ekiti, will be laid to rest on Friday, February 6, 2026.
Chief (Mrs) Ogunruku, fondly known as Mama Abike, passed on to glory on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the age of 93.
She was celebrated for a life of service and devotion as a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
According to the funeral programme released by the Ogunruku and Coker families, burial activities will commence on Thursday, February 5, 2026, with a commendation service scheduled for 9:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Faith, Federal University of Technology, Akure.
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This will be followed by a lying-in-state at 12 noon at the Ogunruku Compound, located at 7, Orire Street, Ido-Ekiti.
Later that same day, a Service of Songs and Christian Wake will be held at 5.00 p.m. at the Ogunruku Compound.
The final funeral service will take place on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 10.00 a.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church, Ido-Ekiti. A reception for guests will follow at the Event Ground before the Ora/Orin Junction, Ido-Ekiti.
Mama is survived by many children, grandchildren and great grandchildren including Dr Ayo Ogunruku, a former Registrar at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Mr Owolabi Ogunruku, Mr Olubayo Ogunruku, Mr Gboladele Ogunruku, Mrs Olufunke Ojo and Mr Tunde Ogunruku.