It was a moment of tributes and outpour of emotions at the funeral service of Late Lady Patricia Ugochukwu, at Saint Mary’s Parish, Alor, Idemili South Council Area.
The funeral mass, which was presided over by the immediate past Bishop of Nnewi Catholic Diocese, Most Dr. Reverend Hillary Okeke, had other priests, knights, top government officials, family members and well-wishers in attendance to pay their last respect.
Late Lady Patricia, who was the mother in-law to the Chief Medical Director of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku Awka, Dr Joe Akabuike, died at the age of eighty-one.
In a homily during the burial mass, Reverend Father Paul Nwankwo, an indigene of the community, who spoke on “faith of a Christian in resurrection and duty of Christians towards the death of a loved one”, said that whosoever that is baptized and believes in Christ does not die, but transcends to be with the maker.
He encouraged the bereaved to take solace in the Lord as the life of their late mother was filled with testimonies of love, calling on all that gathered to live their lives according to the precepts of Jesus Christ, so as not to be found wanting on the last day.
Speaking shortly after the mass, the son of the deceased, Mr Mezie Ugochukwu, said the demise of their mother created a big challenge for them, but said they believe strongly that they will meet again on the resurrection day.
In his condolence message, the Deputy Majority Leader and member representing Orumba North Constituency, Honourable Emeka Aforka, maintained that the deceased was a good source of inspiration for many, an attribute he said can be noticed in the life of her daughter, Mrs Nkiruka Akabuike, whom he described as peaceful, loving and down-to-earth, advising the bereaved to take solace in the legacies of their late mother.
On his part, the Chief Medical Director of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku Awka, Dr Akabuike, went down memory lane since becoming the first son in-law to the Ugochukwu family, saying that his mother in-law taught many how to be humble, accommodating, receptive and how to be benevolent to the needy.
Commiserating with the family on behalf of the Noble Ladies from Sokoto Commandry, Lady Faith Okeh noted that they had good moments with the deceased; whom he said taught them how to live good marital life and how to make prayer their watchword.
Lady Patricia left her husband, Sir Sylvester Ugochukwu, children, grandchildren, in-laws and many relations to mourn her death.
Interment, condolences, masquerading and other cultural attractions featured at the funeral ceremony.
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