*LATE PA JOSEPH OWOEYE: THE PROGRAM OF THE FINAL RIGHT OF PASSAGE JUNE 6TH TO 8TH, 2024*
The final rites of passage for Pa Owoeye begins on June 6 with a Service of Songs at the First ECWA Church in Lokoja. This service will provide an opportunity for family, friends, and community members to come together to pay their last respects and celebrate Pa Owoeye’s life. The hymns and prayers offered during the service will serve as a means of comfort and reflection for those in attendance, honoring his memory and legacy.
The following day, on June 7, a Lying-in-state and Wake Keep will hold at Pa Owoeye’s residence in Ilafin-Isanlu, Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi state. This event will allow individuals to view the body of late sage and offer their final farewells. The wake keep provides a space for sharing stories, memories, and anecdotes about Pa Owoeye’s life, fostering a sense of community and connection among those who knew and loved him.
On June 8, the interment and church service will take place at Ilafin-Isanlu, marking the final phase of Pa Owoeye’s journey. The interment will provide closure for family members and loved ones, allowing them to say their final goodbyes and lay Pa Owoeye to rest. The church service offers a time of reflection and prayer, celebrating his life and honoring his memory in a spiritual and meaningful way.
Throughout the three-day event, the final rights of passage for Pa Joseph Owoeye will serve as a testament to the impact he had on the lives of those around him. The services will provide an opportunity for individuals to come together in grief, love, and solidarity, creating a sense of closure and unity. The rituals and traditions observed during the ceremonies will help to honor Pa Owoeye’s life and legacy, ensuring that he will be remembered and cherished for many years to come.
Overall, the final rights of passage for Pa Owoeye will be a time of reflection, remembrance, and celebration. Through the various ceremonies and services, his life will be honored, his memory cherished, and his legacy preserved. The people of Kogi state will come together to mourn his passing, celebrate his life, and support one another in this time of grief.
Pa Owoeye’s final rites of passage will no doubt be a fitting tribute to a life well-lived and a soul deeply loved.
This is a prelude to the final production of the IV
Source – *The Family*