The funeral rites of renowned community leader, late Ogbuefi Dominic Udegbunem Nweke, have been announced by the family in memory and celebration of his life after 91 years sojourn on earth.
The rites were announced in a statement signed by the son and Group Executive Editor, ITREALMS Media group, Sir Remmy Nweke.
It indicated that his late father’s final funeral rites would commence on October 24, 2024 with a wake at the family compound in Umuokpe village, Awba-Ofemili, Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
On October 25, 2024, Nweke said the main funeral day would start with a requiem mass by 10am at St. Paul’s (Anglican Church) field Oye-Agu, beside the Central School, Umuokpe Village, Awba-Ofemili, to be led by the Parish Priest of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Rev. Fr. Joseph Nwilo, with condolence visits thereafter by religious groups, in-laws, friends, well-wishers, and associates.
He also said October 26, 2024 has been dedicated for condolence visits by the Ndi Nze n’Ozo, Lolos and Age Grades, and October 27 would be for the thanksgiving mass at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Awba-Ofemili by 10am.
He recalled that his late father, also known as Ozo Sopuluchukwu of Awba-Ofemili, passed on August 9, 2024 at the age of 91 at Regina Caeli Hospital, Awka, the Anambra State capital.
Sir Nweke said that until his late father’s death, Ozo Sopuluchukwu was the patriarch of Ozo Nweke kindred of Umuosite village, Awba-Ofemili.
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Reputed for his hard work and frankness to matters, Ogbuefi Nweke adopted his Ozo Sopuluchukwu title in reverence to God Almighty in all that concerned him with peaceful disposition.
Until his demise, he was the famous sibling of the direct Ozo Nweke dynasty.
He is survived by his wife, Princess Christiana Nweke, sons, daughters, in-laws, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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