The Onwughalu family of Umuomam village, Osumenyi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State has released the programme of events for the celebration of the life and time of their patriarch, the late Chief (Sir) Chris Nkayi Onwughalu (KSM) a.k.a Onyefeeze.
Aged 83, Sir Onwughalu slept in the Lord on December 2nd, 2021. During his lifetime, he was a devout Catholic, a businessman and a community leader who was highly respected in Osumenyi.
The late Sir Onwughalu is survived by many sons and daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law, including Chief Emma Eziokwu (Akuilili na Utuh), Chief Sunny Okonkwo (Ikukuoma Chukwu).
According to the family, his rites of passage will commence on Wednesday, 20th April 2022 with a vigil mass at his residence, Umuomam, Osumenyi.
Thursday, 21st April 2022, his remains will leave St. Charles Borromeo Mortuary, Onitsha for his compound for lying in state.
This will be followed by a funeral mass at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Osumenyi.
Internment comes up immediately at his compound.
Condolence visits commence after internment and run through Friday 22nd April 2022 while Thanksgivings mass in his honour holds on Sunday, 24th April 2022.