The family of Onwuemegbulem Amaefule Odum of Umuaturu in Etche Local Government of Rivers State has announced the burial rites for their matriarch, Ezine Maria Onwuemegbulem, who transited to higher glory at 101 years.
According to the funeral plan, there will be a Christian wake at her husband’s compound in Umuaturu, Etche on Friday, January 26, this year by 6pm.
The next day, her body leaves Stella Marris Mortuary for a brief stopover at her home town Umudule Ndashi Etche followed by a celebration mass at St .Joseph Catholic Church, Umuaturu Etche.
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The late Ezine Onwuemegbulem will be interred at her husband’s followed by reception.
A devout Catholic and community leader, Ezine Onwuemegbulem is survived by seven children, 26 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren, among whom is Mr. Ray Onwuemegbulem, an award-winning photo journalist, who made his mark working in some media organisations, including The Guardian, Daily Independent and also a Reuters Foundation-White House Press Fellow.