The family of the late Nollywood actor, John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, has announced the funeral arrangements for their beloved son, who tragically lost his life in a boating accident.
Junior Pope, along with four other actors, met a tragic fate when their boat capsized in the Anam River in Anambra State on April 10, while returning from a movie shoot. Despite rescue efforts, Junior Pope and four others lost their lives, leaving the entertainment industry and his family in mourning.
According to details released by Divine Odonwodo on behalf of the family, funeral proceedings will commence with a requiem mass held on April 23 at Saint John-Mary Vianney Parish in Asaba, Delta State. Additionally, another requiem mass is scheduled to take place at Christ the King Catholic Parish, G.R.A., Enugu, on May 13.
On May 14, an evening of tributes and candlelight will be held at the Amadeo Event Centre in Enugu, starting at 5 pm, to honor the late actor’s memory. This will be followed by a wake on May 16 at his country home in Uwala Abaka, Ukehe, a community in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State.
The final rites will take place on Friday, May 17, starting with a burial mass at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church, Ukehe, followed by interment at his country home. The funeral arrangements will conclude with a thanksgiving mass at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church, Ukehe, on May 20, offering a moment of gratitude for the life of the late actor.
