By Amah
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With total submission to the will of God the family of the late Gabriel Onyekuru Ajoku of Umuchukwu, Mpama Egbu, Owerri, Imo State announces the peaceful transition to eternal glory of their matriach, Ezinne Beatrice Katukoma Ajoku, aged 98 years.
According to funeral arrangements signed by her son, Mr. Paul Ajoku, there shall be a service of songs and worship in her honour at Cathedral Church of All Saints, Egbu, Owerri, on Thursday, October 15, 2027, at 5pm.
The next day, October 16, the body leaves the mortuary at 8.30am for a brief stop over at Ekwe’s compound in Emohe Emii, Owerri. Lying in state follows thereafter at the late Pa Gabriel Onyekuru Ajoku’s compound in Umuchukwu, Mpama Egbu, at 9.30am.
The remains of the deceased shall be interred after a funeral service at the Cathedral Church of all Saints, Egbu, at 12.30pm.
The late Ezinne is survived by many children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, in-laws, relatives, friends and wellwishers.
Mama Beatrice Katukoma Ajoku was a kind and God-fearing woman.
She was born on August 27, 1928, to Mr. Diala and Mrs. Lydia Mbelugbo Ekwe in Dile Kindred, Emohe Emii, Owerri North LGA, Imo State.
Mama lived a devoted Christian life. Prayer was at the heart of her daily life. Even in old age and during periods of ill health, she remained committed to morning and evening family prayers. She loved singing Christian songs, reading her Bible, and attending church; missing Sunday service was not an option unless she was seriously ill.
As the wife of an Anglican Catechist, Mama faithfully supported her husband in his work for God. She also contributed to the family’s wellbeing through her fish, stockfish, and palm-oil trading business.
Because of her husband’s work, the family lived in several communities, including Obiangwu, Akabo, Awaka, and Egbelu Obube in Ulakwo. Wherever they went, Mama’s love, hard work, and commitment touched the church, the community, and everyone around her.
Mama was also a teacher of the Bible. She prepared local women for their admission into the Mothers’ Union of the Anglican Church, helping to strengthen their faith and understanding of God’s Word.
Within her extended family and kindred, Mama was the last surviving elder of her generation. Her life was one of faith, service, sacrifice, and love. She will be sorely missed.
