Justus Esiri Burial Arrangement Announced

The funeral arrangement of late Nollywood actor, Chief Justus Esiri who died on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 has been released by the family.

Spokesman for the family, George Esiri, says the late ‘Village Headmaster’ will be buried in his hometown of Abraka in Delta State on Friday, April 12.

But before then, there will be service of songs for the late Esiri on April 9, followed by a commendation mass at St. Jude Catholic Church, Mafoluku, Lagos, on April 10.

Immediately after the service, the body will be flown to Warri in Delta State for the second and final phase of the burial ceremony.

According to Esiri, the body will then proceed to Abraka where there will be another commendation mass/lying-in-state at the Polo Turf in Abraka, Delta State on April 12 from where the remains of the thespian will be conveyed to his residence in Abraka for interment and entertainment of guests.

The late Justus Esiri who died of complications from diabetes is survived by wife, Omiete Esiri, daughters; Ophlia Edewor, Ejiro Efijemueh, Tobor Esiri, sons; Justus Esiri Jnr, Sidney Esiri (Dr Sid), Andrew Esiri, and grandchildren.