By Faith Odezulu
Family, residents, friends and well-wishers are trooping in to bid last farewell to late 90-year-old traditional figure, HRH Etubom O. E. O. Asuquo III who passed on in 2025.
Funeral activities commenced on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the deceased’s residence at No: 60/99 Yellow Duke Street, Calabar South Local Government Area, with a series of memorial events scheduled to honor his life and legacy.
Speaking in an interview, the deceased’s wife, Mrs. Inyang Etubom, described her late husband as a good man who cared deeply for other people.
According to her, his caring nature was one of the qualities that defined him during his lifetime.
The funeral program indicates that visits by various groups and associations will take place from Tuesday, October 20, to Thursday, October 22, 2026.
A service of songs is scheduled for Friday, October 23, at 6p.m while the memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 24, at 10 a.m.
The ceremony is expected to feature traditional rites, masquerade displays, cultural dance and music to entertain visitors and celebrate the deceased’s life.
According to the program, friends, relatives and other visitors are expected to use the occasion to express their condolences to the bereaved family and pay tribute to the deceased.
The activities are being coordinated by the family, with Chief (Prof.) Antiqa O. Asuquo as family head and Obongawan (Mrs.) Inyang O. Asuquo as the chief mourner in the funeral announcement.
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