Jonathan Owoicho Tunde Mark, son of the former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, has been laid to rest in his home town, Otukpo, in Benue State amid tears.
Tunde, who died on October 21, 2022, in a London Hospital, had battled with cancer of the teeth (mouth) for over a year. He was aged 51.
The burial rites began with Service of Songs held in Abuja on Wednesday November, 9 2022.
Tunde’s body, according to a release by Paul mumeh
Special Adviser to Senator David Mark, was accompanied by family members and friends to Otukpo for the wake on Thursday and committed to mother earth on Friday November 11, 2022.
The Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom, his Deputy Benson Abuonu, senate minority leader, Sen. Philip Aduda, Senators Abba Moro, Suleman Adokwe, Lekan Mustapha , Bishop Michael Apochi , Rev Innocent Jooji , former Governor of Kogi State, Capt. Idris Wada, among others, were in attendance.
Tunde was variously described.
Some said he was a unifier; others described him as humble while dome more said he was an intellectual with analytical skills who discussed to no end on virtually all subjects.
Delivering the sermon, Most Rev. Fr. Sylvester Onmonke encouraged the family to have faith in God as only Him holds the power to give and take live.
Reverend Onmoke urged the parents, family and friends not to lose hope, pointing out that even though Tunde died in his prime, he left a legacy of selfless service to humanity.
Senator David Mark’s tribute to his late son was read by Tunde’s younger brother, David Mark, Jnr and House of Representatives member representing Otukpo/Ohimini Hon. Onuh Onyeche Blessing.
Amid tears, Tunde’s remains were lowered into the grave in the family compound in Otukpo.
Tunde Mark is survived by his wife, Natsu, his daughter Audrey, parents, brothers and sisters.
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