By Nkechi Ikenwoke
In a heartwarming display of unity, both in-laws, relatives, friends, and the entire family of the late Mrs. Margaret Oyibo Ezenwa, affectionately known as "Mmadiche," converged at her country home in Otoko village, Isuanaocha, Awka North Local Government Area, to bid their final farewell and pay their last respects to the departed matriarch.
The atmosphere was filled with
a profound sense of reverence and a palpable aura of grief as those who had
been touched by Mmadiche's life gathered to remember and honour the legacy of a
remarkable woman. Mmadiche, who hailed from the Ekwonu family, was known for
her kindness, strength, and resilience throughout her life.
Speaking to the press shortly
after the funeral, the first child and daughter of the deceased, Mrs. Cordelia
Nworah, described her mother as an industrious and generous woman, noting that
she will continue to be her mother as many times as possible whenever she would
come on earth.
"I sincerely wish to thank everyone who contributed in one way or another and stayed with us throughout this funeral. I pray that God will reward them accordingly and lead them back home safely to reunite with their loved ones," she concluded.
In separate interviews with the
in-laws earlier during the funeral, Angus Nworah, also known as Anyichie 1 of
Isuanaocha, Christian Ifeajagu, alias Nwatanachonkeya, Mr. Ernest Eze, and Mr.
Festus Aghaulo, respectively, described their mother-in-law as a humble woman
from a well-known family in Isuanaocha. This background of hers attracted their
individual interest in becoming her in-laws.
According to Nworah, "She
was truly a good mother-in-law, and we continued living peacefully since I
married her first daughter, Cordelia. Today, it is unfortunate that we are
mourning her. We can't question God, but we pray that God will bless the
bereaved family with long life and prosperity and give them the fortitude to
bear the irreparable loss."
In his words, Ifeajagu said,
"We have buried our in-laws, which means that both our father and mother
are no longer alive. We can only pray that God will console us and grant us
good health to live longer than they lived, while we continue to maintain the
good, peaceful relationship among ourselves."
Also speaking, Aghaulo said,
"She was the kind of woman that everybody would wish to have as a
mother-in-law. There was never a day I visited her when I did not go home with
happiness. She was indeed a good woman. May God grant her soul a peaceful rest
in His bosom."
The chairman of the Diamond
Social Club of Nigeria, Mr. Anthony Otija, on behalf of his members, extended
their heartfelt condolences to Johnmark Ezenwa, also known as Alhaji Galadima,
who is also their member. He added that even though death is inevitable, there
shall not be untimely death in their midst, but rather numerous celebrations of
life with greater achievements.
Also in attendance at the
funeral were business associates, co-tenants, and neighbors from both Onitsha
and farther afield. Ugochukwu Aniukwu was among the many friends and
well-wishers who were also in attendance.
The late Ezenwa who was a
devoted Catholic faithful and served in seminary school as a caterer in her
early days, was laid to rest at the age of 76. She was married and blessed with
children.
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