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Lieutenant Somebi Uzoegwu

July 14, 2024

Lieutenant Somebi Uzoegwu passed away suddenly in New Brunswick, on July, 14, 2024, at the age of 28.

He will be missed by family and friends throughout Canada and abroad.

Visitation will be held at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Thursday, August 8, 2024 from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica, 196 Dufferin Avenue, London, on Friday, August 9, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.

Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London.

Reception with refreshments to follow the interment will be held at a location to be announced at the service.

To watch a live stream of Lieutenant Somebi Uzoegwu’s service, please click on the link below:

Lieutenant Somebi Uzoegwu’s Service

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Genuinely good guy who cared about his work. Always ensuring the soldiers were engaged and receiving valuable training. Showed much promise and had so much more to give. Left us way too soon. Rest easy now brother. We who remain now have the guard.

~ Sgt Andy Levesque, Windsor Regiment

So sorry for your loss. Condolences to the family Erik Morke Sgt retired. First Hussars

~ Erik Morke Sgt retired First Hussars

Somebi, I wish you were still here with us but I hope you are resting peacefully, and looking down at us with a smile. I love you so much, and I pray your beautiful soul rests in peace. Thank you for being a part of my, and tons of other peoples lives.

~ Chie

May God grant you eternal rest and peace profound and may He grant your family the fortitude to bear your passing. Amen

~ Chukwuemeka Okonkwo

May God almighty bless your soul and give you eternal rest.

~ Uche Nwankwo

I was fortunate enough to become close with Lt Uzoegwu in a very short time. We worked together but he felt more like a friend who I trusted and enjoyed seeing. He will be missed. My thoughts are with your family at this time.

~ Pte Winspear

I knew Somebi as a little boy, I was looking forward to being a part of his marriage ceremony in Nigeria. My dear sister Amaka had spoke to me a week earlier about us making the trip. A week later I heard the news of Somebi's untimely passing. This was devastating news, I still can't wrap my brain around it. Amaka, Somi and husband, Sonachi and Chiedu please accept my heartfelt condolences. Ndo nnu! May the soul of Somebi rest in perfect peace.

~ Hannah Gyasi-Adonten (Ijeabuonwu)

My deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Somebi. We are all still shocked and deeply saddened by this tragedy. His loss will be felt by all who served with him for years to come. I served with him in Kuwait on his recent deployment and will remember him fondly for his athleticism and dedication. He was eager to learn new roles and duties, and I will remember the many hours we spent together discussing how best to navigate processes and issues to improve the way things were done in our organization. He will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace my brother. Pro Patria

~ CWO Chris Murdy

Somebi, our hearts are shattered into many pieces by your untimely death! You future was so bright and promising before the wicked hands of death snatched you away from us😭😭😭! I don’t know what to say or how to comprehend it, but to pray for the repose of your gentle and beautiful soul. May God grant you eternal rest , comfort your family and give us all the strength to bear this irreparable loss. Aunty Uzzy and family please take solace in the Lord and hold on to His promise of resurrection on the last day where we will all meet Somebi again, never to part no more.

~ Ijeoma Emetuche

It is so sad that such a promising life was cut short. Who are we to complain,though? God has a reason for everything. It is a devastating blow, but please take heart Uzzy. I pray that God grants you the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. He is in a better place and will keep watching over you.

~ Thelma Agu

Uzzy nwannem The death of your promising young son,Somebi broke all our hearts. Be strong. My commiserations to you and through you to members of your family. May his soul rest in peace. Amen Ozo emezina Alex

~ Alex Nwangwu

Rest in peace, my brother. I know you are in a better place, and we shall meet again one day.

~ Izuchukvvu

Somebi, I booked your flight from Abuja to Port Harcourt when you visited Nigeria late last year. I am shocked to see your obituary. May God rest your soul and grant your family the grace to bear this loss. Amen

~ Foster

A life full of promise cut short. Very painful but we can't question God. May the Good Lord grant Uzzy and the rest of the family the fortitude to bear the loss. Somebi, may your gentle soul through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.

~ Tom Onyeagwa

May God grant you eternal rest. I pray that the memories you created with your family be upheld even in your absence. God I'm sure will console your family especially your lovely mother. Rest on Somebi

~ Onuba , Chinenye J.

Services for Lieutenant Somebi Uzoegwu

Visitation will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario

August 8, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Visitation will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario

August 8, 2024 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Funeral Mass will be held at:
St. Peter's Cathedral Basilica
196 Dufferin Avenue,
London, Ontario

August 9, 2024 9:30 am