Stanley Nwabali, goalkeeper for Nigeria’s Super Eagles, has announced the funeral arrangements for his late parents, Chief Godspower Onyekamu Nwabali and Mrs. Grace Nwabali (née Mmai).
In a heartfelt Instagram post on Friday, Nwabali described the loss as a time of “unimaginable grief.”
“About time to put my dad and mom to rest. Something I never imagined doing so soon at this point in my life. Difficult to believe I will never set my eyes on you again. It’s a different kind of pain I never wish for my enemy. Thank you for everything,” he wrote.
Funeral Arrangements
The funeral rites will span three days, beginning Thursday, June 5, with a Service of Songs at 5:00 PM at Chief Nwabali’s residence on Osafu Lane, Okwuzi Egbema, Rivers State.
On Friday, June 6, the body of Mrs. Grace Nwabali will be taken from Gbegbe Hospital Mortuary, Omoku, first to her father’s house, and then to her husband’s home where she will lie in state from 11:00 AM.
The final rites for both parents will take place on Saturday, June 7.
9:00 AM: Chief Nwabali’s body will be moved from the mortuary to his maternal home.
10:00 AM: He will be formally received by the Okwuzi Council of Chiefs.
11:00 AM: His remains will lie in state at his residence.
12:00 noon: Interment and other burial ceremonies will follow, with a reception afterwards at CPS Okwuzi Egbema.
Chief Godspower Nwabali was 72 years old, while Mrs. Grace Nwabali was 63 at the time of her passing.
The Nwabali family has extended their gratitude to all who have offered support and have invited friends and well-wishers to join in honoring the lives and legacies of their beloved parents on June 6 and 7.
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