Maa Ochonma remains Laid To Rest, As House Member, Isienyi, ASEPA DGM, Ambrose, Others Commiserate With Family *Mama prepared for rapture… Uwakwe
All roads led to Umuaguta, in Umugo Oloko, Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, as the remains of late Mrs. Mercy Ochonma Emmanuel Nwoko, Nee Otiri, was returned to mother earth.
The nonagenarian who was gloriously transitioned on February 27, 2024 was buried in her late husband’s compound at Umuaguta, in Umugo-Oloko, Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, on November 15, 2024
In his requiem, the officiating Minister, Pst Simeon Nnaji who spoke on the topic: ‘Heaven is real, hell is real’, urged the congregation to refrain from all manners of ungodliness and embrace salvation, pointing out that all will reap whatsoever they sowed whilst on the earth.
“Everyone should repent, because whatever seed anyone sows he shall reap, so I implore the living to endeavour to live a good life that is holy and acceptable unto God.”
Furthermore, the clergy urged every doer of evil to repent and desist from doing same saying that the punishment of sin is eternal damnation, according to biblical injunction.
Meanwhile, the member representing Ikwuano State Constituency, Hon. (Engr.) Boniface Isienyi commiserated with the
Managing Editor of Famous Reporters, Charity Uwakwe popularly known as. Distinguished Chacha, the deceased’s granddaughter.
Isienyi, who made an appearance at the funeral in the company of Catechist Ambrose Jonah, Deputy General Manager of Abia State Environmental Protection Agency, ASEPA; Hon. Ogbonna Nwosu, of Ahuwa Oboro; and Hon. Lucky Awuwa, Deputy Mayor, Ikwuano LGA, I’m an exclusive guy with famousreporters.com, charged the entire Nwoko’s family to take solace in the word of God while also encouraging them to emulate the footprints of late Mrs. Nwoko.
Present also at the event were the Commissioner for Abia State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (ASOPADEC); Hon. Joe Ukandu, Councillor Oloko Ward 1, Hon. Chidiebere Chikezie; Councilor Ibere Ward 1, Comrd. Favour Ochiulo, among others.
Earlier, Lady Chikamnario Nwoko, one of the daughters of the deceased, while testifying about her late mother, described her as a caring, kind, loving and pure hearted woman, who maintained a harmonious and peaceful lifestyle with all and sundry.
She prayed for the grace of God to imbibe the attributes of her late mother, noting that “Ochonma was not only beautiful in the outward but Al’s beautiful in the souls”, as she enjoined the living to emulate the behaviour of the late Ochonma.
She, however, regretted that her mother had so much pain to bear even at old age, but expressed profound gratitude to God for sustaining her faith amidst the storms.
“Mama, I knew you had so much to endure even at old age but I am glad that you didn’t give up on your faith in God
“My mother lived a good life and I’m happy she died at a very old age. I am grateful to God for enabling her to live for 97 years and when it was time, He graciously called her home and I’m happy she is rejoicing with the host of saints in heaven. In my next world, you shall be more mother. I love you and miss, you. Adieu, mama”.
Speaking with newsmen, Mrs. Cecilia Nkiruka Uwakwe (formerly known as Miss Nkiruka Nwoko) thanked God for the life of her late mother, whom she noted had been taken up to heaven.
Uwakwe, amidst utter optimism, reiterated that her late mother’s death was a glorious transition, as she recounted that “mama adequately prepared for her rapture and when she was about to be taken up, she called me and said”Nkiruka, my daughter, it’s time for me to go and be with our Lord. Can you see my seat which they have prepared for me? It’s a beautiful place just like America and listen, the saints are singing to welcome me. Please, let me go”.
“So, I know my mother is resting from the problems of this world. She was a good woman and I love her. Mama is gone but her legacy shall always remain. Her memory will remain ever green in my heart. She was a devout Christian with a pure heart. My heart is full of joy because I am convinced that she’s resting in God’s arms.
Corroborating, Mr. Uchechi Uwakwe, the son-in-law to the deceased described his late mother-in-law as a woman endowed with love for God and humanity.
Uwakwe outlined that he and his family were pleased to provide shelter for the deceased for a period of 8years, noting that their peaceful coexistence is a memorable one, as he prayed for God to continue to grant the soul of the departed eternal rest, adding, “up until we meet to part no more”.
