It is with deep sorrow that we announce that Nubia Fokum, 20, of Champaign, formerly of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019.

Nubia was born on May 30, 1998 in Urbana, IL, the son of Bernard and Frida Domatob Fokum.

He was a 2016 graduate of Rochester High School and was a member of BCA-USA Youth, Junior Frontier International, and the SIU Physician Pipeline. Nubia was passionate about music and was a talented producer who created beats on his YouTube channel (titled Nubia). His warm and reserved character attracted everyone, especially children. We will miss this tall, athletic, handsome, intelligent, resourceful and creative young man.

He is survived by his parents, Ben and Frida Fokum of Springfield; three siblings, Bernice, Dingana, and Sona; grandfather, Ba Tita Fokum; one nephew, Bid’bila; the Fokum and Domatob families; and the Central IL African community.

Funeral Programme

Memorial and Cultural Rites - Wake:  Friday, April 26, 2019 – 5:00pm to 10:00pm

Address: St. Agnes School, 251 N. Amos Avenue, Springfield

Funeral Mass: Saturday, April 27, 2019 –10:00 am   

Address: St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 2000 East Sangamon Avenue,  Springfield

After Mass and Interment: Saturday, April 27, 2019  

Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park

Repast and Celebration of Life

Address: St. Agnes School, 251 N. Amos Avenue, Springfield

                                                         Accommodations

Candlewood Suites Springfield
25 Rooms Blocked under Code name FOKUM for the rate of $60/night plus tax
Deadline for Reservation by April 26th, 2019
2501 Sunrise Dr, Springfield, IL 62703•(217) 522-5100 - Website

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield
25 Rooms Blocked under Code name FOKUM for the rate of $60/night plus tax
2636 Sunrise Dr, Springfield, IL 62703•(217) 718-6842 - Website