Edward Amaefule Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mazi Edward Ogbonnaya Amaefule October 10, 1945 – December 20, 2021 Edward Ogbonnaya “Bobo” Amaefule was born on October 10, 1945 in Atani Village, Arochukwu in Abia State, Nigeria. As the fourth of five children, Edward’s intelligence quickly stood out from his classmates and peers, as he earned several academic certificates while studying in Nigeria, including the Certificate in Math and Telecommunications for Technicians. This certificate led to a federal scholarship granted by the Nigerian government to further study telecommunications in the United States. After accepting the offer, Edward moved to Chicago, Illinois and enrolled at the University of Illinois in Chicago in 1976. Two years later, he married his wife of 43 years, Flora Eberechukwu, who gave birth to his four children: Stella Chinonyerem, Ann Oluchi, Michael Ogbonnaya, and Robert Nwachukwu, by whom he is survived. By God’s grace, his lineage continues with a new generation as his first grandchild, Bryce Nwachukwu Ikenga, was born one month after his homegoing. Edward was a hard and tireless worker for his family. With his children’s academics being extremely important to him, he instilled much of his hard-working habits and attention to detail into them as they grew. Edward was also a religious man who was a member of the Methodist Church. There, he developed a fondness for classical hymns and British literature. In addition, Edward was involved in the Nigerian community and was a member of All-Aro USA, Chicago Chapter for over 30 years. During his personal time, Edward loved spending time with his family at home. He was a major consumer of international news, politics and history – and enjoyed discussing with his family and friends. He was a quiet reserved man, who enjoyed the very simple things in life. His presence in this life will be missed but never forgotten.

Edward Amaefule

October 10, 1945 - December 20, 2021

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