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In memory of
Mrs. Erefaa Ogbuaku Jnr, BSc, MA, RP, CCC
January 7, 1977 - April 20, 2025
Jan 7, 1977 - Apr 20, 2025
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With profound sadness, we share the passing of Erefaa Ogbuaku Jnr (née Abel-Briggs), who left us peacefully on April 20, 2025, in Ottawa, Canada. Born on January 7, 1977, Erefaa was a beacon of love, strength, and compassion—touching countless lives with her quiet courage and boundless generosity.
Erefaa’s heart belonged to her family. As a devoted wife and mother, she poured love and grace into raising her children—Khanyisa, Chief, and Tamunomiete—and into building a nurturing …
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Community Involvement
Volunteered for
Volunteer of
Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre
Service Organization
Volunteer of
Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO)
Service Organization
Volunteer of
Family Hub Foundation
Charity
Volunteer of
Future Black Female
Activism Group
Participated in
Member of
Nigerian Canadian Association Ottawa (NCAO)
Community Club
Member of
Igbo Association Ottawa Gatineau
Community Club
Timeline
Born
January 7th, 1977
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Started elementary school
1982
Seashell Model Primary School, Port Harcourt
Graduated from high school
1994
Holy Rosary Girls Secondary School, Port Harcourt
Survived by
Ochi Ogbuaku Jnr
Husband
Khanyisa Ogbuaku Jnr
Daughter
Chief Ogbuaku Jnr
Son
Tamunomiete Ogbuaku Jnr
Son
Ayi Kio Briggs
Sister
Kelechi Ogbuaku
Sister-in-law
Edith Ibiere Abel-Briggs
Sister
Boma Sarah Briggs
Niece
Dabota Fashola
Family
Karen Ogidigben
Family
Other key details
Cause of death
Cancer
Method of disposition
Burial
Funeral services provided by
Heritage Funeral Complex
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Ochi Ogbuaku Jnr (Erefaa's husband),
Khanyisa Ogbuaku Jnr (Erefaa's daughter),
Emmanuel Edili and
Ugochukwu Ogbuaku.
