Junior Pope drowned recently after a boat conveying him from a movie location capsized in the Anam River in Anambra State
By Kehinde Okeowo
The family of late Nollywood actor, John Paul Odonwodo, aka Junior Pope has released his funeral arrangements.
The popular thespian and four other people drowned after their boat capsized in the Anam River in Anambra State on April 10 while returning from a movie shoot.
Following his demise, a statement signed on behalf of the family by Divine Odonwodo detailing his burial plans, has been released.
The funeral proceedings commenced on April 23 with a requiem mass at Saint John-Mary Vianney Parish in Asaba, Delta State.
Another requiem mass is scheduled for May 13 at Christ the King Catholic Parish in G.R.A, Enugu.
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An evening of tributes and candlelight then follow at Amadeo Event Centre in Enugu at 5 pm on May 14, while a wake will follow on May 16 at his country home in Uwala Abaka, Ukehe, a community in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of the state.
Pope will be buried on Friday, May 17, at his country home after a burial mass at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church, Ukehe.
The burial arrangements will be wrapped up with a thanksgiving mass at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church, Ukehe, on May 20.
