By Bernard Nweke – Umuawulu.
It was a sorrowful moment as the family of Okoyeakubuji of Enugwu Village Umuawulu in Awka South L.G.A. Anambra State, Inlaws, Friends and well-wishers gathered at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Umuawulu, to pay last respect to their beloved wife, daughter, daughter In-law; Late Mrs Josephine Onuabuchi Okoye (SIMPLE) NEE Ejide, who died at the age of 68yrs after a brief illness.
In a sermon at the Requiem Holy Mass, the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, His Grace, Most Rev. Dr. Paulinus Ezeokafor, who officiated the Mass, reminded the faithful that they are strangers in this World and one day they will die.
Bishop Ezeokafor enjoined them to be prepared for death at any time, as there is hope for those that believe in God.
The Prelate consoled the bereaved family of over the irreparable loss, most especially Mr. Sunday Okoye (Sunshine) the husband of Late Mrs. Josephine, equally the Vice Chairman, St. Joseph Catholic Church, who is working tirelessly for the progress of the Parish.
Most Rev. Ezeokafor thanked God for the life of Late Mrs. Josephine Onuabuchi Okoye, and prayed God to have mercy on her.
Expressing his appreciation to all who came to identify with them at their moment of grief, the elder son of Late Mrs. Josephine, Dr. Ugochukwu Okoye, thanked God for the simple Christian life their mother lived and for inculcating in them good moral values up to this stage of life.
He equally thanked Bishop Ezeokafor for making time to be with them despite his busy schedule.
He also appreciated the Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Benjamin Odika, Rev. Fr. Prof. Ben Ejide and a host of other Priests and individuals that travel far and near to commiserate with them in their moment of grief, as he wished them journey Mercies back to their various destinations.
