The community of Mburubu in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State will on the 9th to 11th of June play host to an overwhelming crème de la crème that will join the Onuokaibe family to celebrate the life of the matriarch of the family, Lolo Patience Angela Onuokaibe.
The community is lessened by the passing of Lolo Angela Onuokaibe at 70.
All over, tributes are pouring in from family, friends and well-wishers attesting to the centrality of motherhood as typified by the late Patience Angela Onuokaibe who nurtured and directed her children to fruitful adulthood.
Of course in parenthood, mothers are usually considered as the ones that make the most impact in the upbringing of children. The role that mothers play in the life of any child sticks out like a thumb from conception to gestation, delivery and nurturing. That is why the Onuokaibe family chose to celebrate the life of their matriarch instead of mourning her passage to eternity.
The matriarch Angela Onukaibe, not only poured her loving kindness on her children, she strived hard to ensure that all her children received good education. The children and relatives did not spare anything in celebrating their matriarch and attesting to her sterling qualities as wife, mother, mentor, guardian, philanthropist and life changer.
The son of the matriarch, High Chief (Engr.) Ozor Jerry Patrick Onuokaibe was effusive in his tribute. He recounted the sterling qualities of his mother which transcended her nuclei family.
Engr Ozor Jerry Onuokaibe, who is the Managing Director/Chief Executrive Officer of FirstChoice Afro Villa Ltd described his mother as a rear role model of a selfless and sacrificial life, adding that she believer so much in human capital development, never opposed her husband to give education and orientation and empowerment for other relatives and less-privileged.
He pointed out that the mother manifested the real life of a Christian in her dealings with others and served God and man with faith and cheerful heart.
Excerpts of his emotional tribute reads: “You were the most amazing, dedicated, devoted, and selfless Mum and such a loving, kind, and fabulous grandmother. What a blessing you were to your family. I will miss you Mum. I will miss your bright spirit and amazing light. Thank you for always praying for us and lifting us up and encouraging us along the way. Rest in peace beautiful angel.”
Meanwhile thousands of tribute continued to pour in to the women who held together homes, raised children and struggled valiantly for happiness of others.
While the world notes the passing of an icon, Mburubu community shares grief in tributes, memories and condolences sent to the Onuokaibe family members.
“`Time Africa Magazine“`
