Late Francis Mendie Udoma laid to rest

It was thrilled and fanfare amid pump pageantry as the sleepy Ekpenyong Atai l came alive for the funeral mass of a community leader, Late Mr. Francis Mendie Udoma was laid to rest, the funeral mass held last weekend at St. Anthony's Parish, Ekpenyong Atai l, Essien Udim Local Government Area.

The clergy, Very Rev. Fr. John Ebebe in his homily eulogized Udoma's exemplary life and called the church to emulate his life and live in peace with one another. Adding that the deceased was faithful in his service and devout Catholic faith.

He maintained that Udoma has not segregate anyone who came his way. But accommodate all the people both in the church and Ekpenyong Atai l community.

In his words, "it is right for children to bury their parents and not for parents to bury their children. He lived to sacrificed for his people. Late Udoma never stay away from God. Until his demise, he received Holy Communion before sleep to eternity."

According to biography, Late Mr. Francis Mendie Udoma was a chairman of family heads in Ekpenyong Atai l, community leader, a retiree from St. Mary's Hospital, Urua Akpan as store officer. He is a brother, Father, grandfather and uncle, Late Francis Mendie Udomah was laid to rest in his country home.

The Commissioner for Power, Engr. Camilus Umoh in his message of condolence, described Late Mr. Francis Mendie Udoma as a "caring husband, father, and grandfather who live his life quietly in retirement, well respected among his contemporaries and the community as a patron of Ekpuk Ikot Onko. He was and died a devout Catholic."

Hon. Bassey Etteyit one of his son-in-laws, said while Fielding questions from the press, Late Mr. Francis Mendie Udoma was a good man with a heart of gold. he put people interest first before his own interests. He was hospitable man and accommodate all.

Mrs Imaobong Etteyit, the Eldest daughter to the deceased thank God for the life of her father and described Late Mr. Francis Mendie Udoma as a doyen of all time and a man who love humanity.

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