The family of Onwuemegbulem Amaefule Odum of Umuaturu, in Etche Local Council of Rivers State has announced the burial rites for their matriarch, Ezine Maria Onwuemegbulem, who died at the age of 101.
According to the burial plan, there will be a Christian wake keep at her husband’s compound, in Umuaturu, Etche, on Friday, January 26, 2024, by 06:00 p.m. 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.
Late Ezine Onwuemegbulem will be interred at her husband’s compound, followed by a reception.
A devout Catholic and community leader, Ezine Onwuemegbulem is survived by seven children, 26 grandchildren and 27 great- grandchildren, among whom are Ray Onwuemegbulem, award-winning photojournalist, who made his mark working in some Nigerian media organisations, including The Guardian, Daily Independent and also a , Reuters Foundation- White House Press Fellow.
