On Friday, March 7, 2025, the Merchant of Light Special Science School Old Boys Association (2002 set) paid their final respects to the late Mr. Boniface Ahamefula Nwachukwu, father of their esteemed member and former Welfare Officer, Mr. Chiweike Nwachukwu. The solemn but grand burial took place in Umuevu Onicha Mbaise, Ezinihite L.G.A, Imo State, attracting family, friends, and well-wishers.

The burial rites began on Thursday, March 6, with a wake-keep at the family compound. By Friday morning, the late Mr. Nwachukwu's body departed the mortuary for his hometown, where a burial mass was held at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Umuevu Onicha Mbaise. Following the church service, he was laid to rest amidst an outpouring of tributes from relatives, in-laws, and friends.

A delegation of the Old Boys Association, led by Ugonna Iheanacho, treasurer of the association, stood in solidarity with their fellow member, Chiweike Nwachukwu, during the burial. Accompanying him were notable members of the association, including Mr. Tochukwu Owereze, Mr. Unogu Chijioke (PAW PAW), Mr. Ezekwonna Chukwuemeka (METRAH), and Mr. Ozouwa Obiajulu (PAPPIN PUSHER). Their presence demonstrated the strong bond of brotherhood within the association, honoring the memory of their colleague’s father.

The burial events concluded on Sunday, March 9, with an outing mass at St. Patrick Catholic Church, marking the final farewell to the late Mr. Boniface Ahamefula Nwachukwu.

May his soul rest in peace. Amen.