The family of the late Nollywood actor, John Odonwodo, affectionately known as Junior Pope, has released details regarding his burial arrangements following his tragic demise in a recent boat mishap during a movie shoot.
The funeral proceedings for the 43-year-old actor commenced on April 23 with a requiem mass at the Saint John-Mary Vianney Parish in Asaba, Delta State.
Another requiem mass is scheduled to be held on May 13 at the Christ the King Catholic Parish in G.R.A, Enugu, to honor and remember the beloved actor.
On May 14, friends, colleagues, and fans will have the opportunity to pay their respects and celebrate Junior Pope’s life at the Amadeo Ceremony Center in Enugu. The occasion will be marked by heartfelt tributes and a candlelight ceremony.
A wake will take place on May 16 in his hometown, Uwala Abaka, Ukehe, in Nsukkaa, Igboetiti LGA of Enugu State, as the community comes together to bid farewell to one of their own.
The final rites of passage will occur on May 17, following the burial mass at St. Peter’s Parish, Ukehe, as Junior Pope is laid to rest in the embrace of his ancestral land.
A final thanksgiving mass is slated for Sunday, May 19, at St. Peter’s Parish Ukche Nsukkaa, Igboetiti LGA, Enugu, to express gratitude for his life and enduring legacy.
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