Monday 30 November 2026
Opening of the Mourning House
His family home, Obio Ibiono
4:00 pm prompt
IN LOVING MEMORY
PROFESSOR
Gabriel John
Ekandem
A life of faith, service and love.
Dear family and friends,
Please join us as we honour the life and legacy of our beloved father.
Your presence, prayers and shared memories would mean so much to us as we gather to remember him and give thanks for the love he leaves with us.
With love,
Gabriel Ekandem’s family
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”
2 TIMOTHY 4 : 7
TOGETHER IN REMEMBRANCE
The gathering
A week of remembrance in Obio Ibiono
Tuesday 1 December 2026
Novelty Football Match
St Philip’s Primary School, Obio Ibiono
4:00 pm prompt
Wednesday 2 December 2026
Vigil
A service of songs, prayer and tributes
Assumption Catholic Church, Obio Ibiono
7:00 pm prompt
Thursday 3 December 2026 · Final Farewell
Funeral Mass
Holy Mass for the repose of his soul
Assumption Catholic Church, Obio Ibiono
10:00 am prompt
Interment & Reception
Following the Funeral Mass, he will be laid to rest at his country home. We will then gather to celebrate his life and the love he leaves with us.
His family home, Obio Ibiono
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