Donald Duke Loses Mum at 94

Emma Okonji

Former Cross River State Governor, Mr. Donald Duke, has announced the death of his mother, Mrs. Genevieve Umo Duke
In a statement he released yesterday, Duke disclosed that the patriarch died on August 25 at the age of 94 years old.
Duke said: “This is to formally inform you of the passing on of our dear mother, Mrs. Genevieve Umo Duke. She slipped into a coma on the 1st of August and passed onto the great beyond on Friday, August 25.

“Incidentally and interestingly, she slipped into a coma on the 35th anniversary of the passing of her husband and our father. She was 94 years old. They both have 5 children, 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren to date.
“Her earthly cloak will be laid to rest on Wednesday, August 30 on Grailland at Iju Hills in accordance with Grail Funeral Rites. I wish to invite you to this solemn occasion, which shall commence at 3:00 p.m.

“I however kindly advise you to inform me prior, perhaps by Monday, September 28, (invitation slips are required) and plan to arrive at the venue at least one hour before, to be properly admitted, as the doors will be shut 10 minutes before the commencement of the funeral.
“There shall be a reception immediately after internment at the Assembly Hall. The dress code is a somber formal attire, dark suit or native (without a cap) and for ladies same, dress below the knee and covered shoulders and without headgear.”