Onitsha, Anambra State — November 28, 2025
The Onitsha community came together in solemn unity on Thursday, November 27, 2025, as family members, relations, friends, and well-wishers gathered to pay their final respects to Late Mrs. Enyi Akurienne Victoria Ojebeta Abadom (née Aghadiuno), a revered matriarch who passed away at the extraordinary age of 104 years.
Born in 1921, the centenarian was celebrated as a woman of remarkable resilience, deep faith, cultural pride, and a life defined by service to both family and community. Her long years, marked by grace and endurance, made her a symbol of heritage and generational continuity.
The funeral activities began early in the morning, with her remains leaving St. Charles Borromeo Mortuary at 6:00 a.m. for her residence at No. 6 Chugbo Akwue, Off Obeleagu Street, Onitsha. The lying-in-state commenced at 7:00 a.m., allowing sympathizers to pay their last respects.
A solemn Burial Mass followed at 12:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Inland Town, Onitsha, where priests and parishioners highlighted Mama Victoria’s unwavering devotion to God and her inspirational role as a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and community figure. Interment took place shortly after, accompanied by prayers, hymns, and emotional tributes.
Speaking on behalf of the family, a relative described her as “a jewel of inestimable value—an example of divine favour and a life well lived.”
In a heartfelt reflection, one of her grandchildren, Eminent Amb. (Dr.) Chude Arinze Timothy (Aristotle), said:
“As we say goodnight to Mama, we pray that her beautiful legacy continues to live in our hearts forever. Amen. To everyone who travelled far and wide to grace my grandmother’s burial, may God bless you richly. Amen.”
The family also announced that a Thanksgiving Mass will be held on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Inland Town, to conclude the burial rites.
Late Mrs. Enyi Akurienne Victoria Ojebeta Abadom is fondly remembered as a woman who lived a rare and impactful life of over a century—leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations.
May her gentle soul rest in peace. Amen.
