Ex-Miss Commonwealth, Nkem Ituludiegwu Loses Mum @ 72

Ex-Miss Commonwealth, Nkem Ituludiegwu Loses Mum @ 72

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global News Reports That Former Miss Commonwealth Nigeria, Nkem Ituludiegwu has announced, with deep sorrow, the passing of her beloved mother, Lady Iyom Okwesileze Adaeze Ituludiegwu. Lady Iyom passed away peacefully at the age of 72.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A British-trained medical practitioner, Lady Iyom was known for her dedication to healthcare and her compassionate service to the community. She met her husband, Sir Ozonkpu Okwudili Mike Ituludiegwu, in England during their academic years. Sir Ozonkpu Okwudili, a distinguished veteran who served in the Royal Navy and later in all arms of the Nigerian Military – the Army, Air Force, and Navy – shared a life of service and commitment with Lady Iyom.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Their daughter, Nkem Ituludiegwu, known for her accomplishments in the Miss Commonwealth pageant, announced the funeral arrangements, highlighting a series of events to honor her mother’s life and legacy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lady Iyom’s passing is a significant loss to her family and community, reflecting the end of an era marked by dedication to both healthcare and the support of her husband’s military service. The Ituludiegwu family is grateful for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friends, family, and well-wishers are encouraged to join in these services to pay their final respects and celebrate the life of a remarkable woman who touched many lives through her professional and personal endeavors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Ituludiegwu family invites friends, relatives, and well-wishers to join them in celebrating the life of Lady Iyom through a series of memorial events:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commendation/Tribute Service: Friday, June 28, 2024, at Our Saviour’s Anglican Church, TBS, Lagos Island.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wake Keep: Friday, July 5, 2024, at the family country home in Iridana Ifite, Njikoka LG area, Nawfia, Anambra State.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Funeral Service: Saturday, July 6, 2024, following the Wake Keep at the family country home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outing Service: Sunday, July 7, 2024, at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Uruoji-Ifite, Nawfia, Anambra State.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The family expresses their gratitude for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time and requests continued prayers for strength and solace.