We
are heart broken as we announce the passing of Chief Justus Esiri OON popularly
known as the “Village Headmaster”, following a complication from
Diabetes.
Chief
Justus Esiri OON,
was a loving husband, father, grand father, brother, uncle and friend. An Officer
of the Order of the Niger (OON), The Otun Amuludun of the Source in
Ile-Ife Osun State, and Veteran Nollywood Actor.
He died in the late
hours of the 19th of February 2013. Chief Esiri, born on the 6th
November 1942 hailed from Oria Abraka, Delta State. He was a strong believer in
family values, and a great supporter of Nollywood.
While
we mourn the loss of a great man we also celebrate his remarkable life and hope
that it serves as an example to the youth to work hard to achieve their dreams,
and play their own part in building a greater nation. For those who may ask
what they can do to honour Chief Justus Esiri, we simply request that you
honour his example of service, accomplishment and modesty and the next time you
turn on your Television and see his face we ask that you keep his memory alive.
He
survived by wife, Mrs Omiete Esiri, Children, Mrs Ophlia Edewor, Mrs Ejiro
Efijemueh, Mr Justus Esiri Jnr, Dr Sidney Esiri (Dr Sid), Mr Andrew Esiri, Miss
Tobor Esiri and Grand Children.
Dr.
Sidney Esiri and George Esiri
For the Family
