Please Join us for the Memorial Service for the Late Franca Ifudu. The Details are below:
Memorial Mass, Cemetary Prayers, and Refreshments
Memorial Mass:
Date: July 22nd. 2017.
Place: St Joseph Church
333 Sneden Place West
Spring Valley, NY. 10977
845.356.0311
Time: 3pm to 4pm.
Cemetary Prayers:
Date: July 22nd. 2017.
Place: The Brick Church Cemetary
221 Brick Church Rd
Spring Valley, NY. 10977
845.354.6765
Time: 4PM to 4:30PM.
Refreshments
Date: July 22nd. 2017.
Place: 8 Demerest Rd
Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977
914.760.4685
Time: 5PM.
Tributes
Leave a tributeFrom Dr SC Chiaha and Family.
Franca was endowed with many qualities; she was as intelligent as she was beautiful; very generous and a benefactor too many. She lived a very descent life. She never meddled with men. She never visited her husband until they wedded. I used to tell her that she is a nun that never was. Anyone who knows Franca will agree that she was a living saint. She helped all that sought for her help including her enemies. For Nka there is no enemy as would always find some reasons to forgive the person.
Nka we can’t ever forget you. Was it your kindness to my daughter who even had a misunderstanding with you and yet you forgave her and were still ready to assist her; What of your hospitality to us when Amy and I visited US in 2009. I cannot forget your assistance to us. You even accommodated us in your apartment. What of my eyes; you didn’t believe the Retinologist in Manhattan, US who after examination of my eyes, said that I would never see with my eyes again. You gave me hope and took me to another physician in your hospital. Nka, without you I would have been blind today, but here I am typing this tribute; Thanks to you and your family. What of mama, my other siblings and I will forever be grateful to you for the way you took care of Mama. I wonder who will be able to wear your shoe in this direction. May God help us. I can go on and on, but space and time do not permit. This was why it was very painful to hear that you were no more. Franca, I was waiting for an opportunity to repay you for all you did for me and my family but DEATH! OH DEATH! you beat me to it. I prayed that God will spare your life, I begged the Blessed Virgin Mary but they failed me. Well of late, I read a lot about cancer disease and I got to believe that the Omniscient God that knows it all did not want you to stay alive and suffer for you were one person who wouldn’t want to make others unhappy. We will take solace in the fact that God took you to give you a better life in Heaven. So;
MY SISTER, SLEEP WELL IN THE BOSOM OF THE LORD,
ADIEU! ADIEU! ADIEU! MR LOVELY SISTER
TILL WE MEET AGAIN.
Dr. Gertrude-Theresa Uzoamaka Chiaha
AND ROTARY ALUMNA-
MATRON MRS. FRANCISCA ADAORA IFUDU
“I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even at death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love.” –Leo Buscaglia
The news of the passing away of Matron Mrs. Francisca Ifudu stung us like a bee. It was only in October 2015 that the Board of Directors considered, recommended and conferred on Matron Mrs. Francisca Ifudu, the MERITORIOUS INTERNATIONAL SERVICE AWARD OF EXCALLENCE. Our records show that Franca always dedicated herself to duty. Her interest in her work and great vocation to duty made her to be cherished by all staff, students and above all her patients at any hospital where she worked, so much so that they looked forward to seeing her at work daily as she was always cheerful and ready to help.
Franka was known for her simplicity and benevolence, which Rotary International cherished a lot. She had been a source of hope for the hopeless, widows and needy everywhere she goes, especially in Eke where she hailed from. Franca according to our records was kind to a fault, as she was not only a benefactor to all, but also went further to even borrow to support people in need without asking or even seeking for any type of appreciation or recognition. She spent almost all she earned on charity. Mrs. Ifudu had a large heart. She pardoned her enemies without demanding for any apologies; rather she would find necessary excuses in her heart to forgive her foe. In fact, she had no enemy as she loved all including her adversaries.
In fact, Franca earned the award; this is why the Rotary Club of Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria strongly believes that her gentle soul is resting with the Lord. We should then have solace that the essence of life is to live well and leave indelible imprints in the memories of people which Franca had done. So our dear Awardee and Alumna, be it known to you that “we find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared” your love, kindness and charity.
MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE AMEN!!!
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Rotarian Dr. Sab Igboeme. Rotarian Arinze,
Phone: +2348035049698 Phone: +2348038198120
Email: poise21life@yahoo.com Email: arinze.joseph@unn.edu.ng
President RC Nsukka 2017/2017
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Rotarian Dr. Gertrude-Theresa Chiaha
Phone: +2340833344593; +2347052444484
E-mail:gtuamaka@gmail.com
Immediate Past President RC Nsukka 2015/2016
I thank God for your gift of giving.
...and may his reward for those that gave all, be yours now. May your children and loved ones forever be consoled by all these testimonies even from those that barely know you. Rest in peace my dear
From Nina, Sandra, Winston, Elvis and Rosana.
You are the best mother anyone can ask for. You sacrificed everything just to make sure we had everything we needed to succeed. Mom I miss you. I don't know why God took you so soon, but I accept His decision. I long and hope to see you again, at a place without any suffering or diseases. A place where I can be in your presence again, eternally.
I love you mom. I wish I could turn back time and save you from cancer. I wish you were hear again. Every time I go home, I wish that God would grant a miracle, and I'll see you there.
Everyone who had the pleasure of knowing you, knew your bottomless generosity, your kindness and caring nature. Your warm spirit will forever be missed. Let your life be an example of what it means to be Christ like. You lived your life as a true Christian. You never waived from your beliefs, even if it meant making you uncomfortable. You showed me that the trappings of materialism made no sense. I really understand what you were trying to teach me. I understand because everyone you touched has a magnificent story and memory of you. That's what life is all about. Helping people.
I know you are in heaven, and I hope I make it to heaven too. I miss you Franca Ifudu. And mom, please cook for me when I get there.
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