From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri
Science and Technology Minister, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu has commiserated with the family of Chief Nath Onyeukwu over the death of his wife, Lady Catherine Nnenna Onyeukwu
Dr. Onu, who arrived the country home of the Onyeukwu’s last Friday, in Owerri, Imo State, expressed sympathy over the demise of the matriarch of the Onyeukwu family. He described her as a virtuous, peaceful and a devout Christian who had always put God first in everything she did during her lifetime.
The minister, who was accompanied by his wife, Lady Chinyere Onu said he received the news with shock, urging Chief Onyeukwu and family to bear the loss with fortitude.
Earlier, in his remarks, husband of the deceased, Nath thanked Dr. Onu for the condolence visit.
Chief Onyeukwu, a retired assistant general manager of the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) narrated how caring, loving and dedicated his late wife was.
Chief Onyeukwu said he and members of the Onyeukwu family were still in shock over the transition.
He said the loss of his wife was irreplaceable and narrated how she raised the children in the knowledge and fear of God.
The deceased is survived by Mr. Sunny Onyeukwu, Onu’s special assistant, Mrs. Stella Uche (daughter) of the Border Development Communities Agency, Mr. Obinna Onyeukwu, a Communications expert, Chima Onyeukwu, MD/CEO, SpaceAge Communications, Pastor Okwudiri Onyeukwu, and a son in law, Barrister Gordy Uche and other relatives.
Late Lady (Lolo) Catherine Nnenna Onyeukwu before her death was a teacher and fellow, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.
She was aged 72.