Victor Ebhodaghe Izilein
Victor Izilein, Senior Elder of the Izilein Family
Victor Ebhodaghe Izilein, the Senior Elder and Head of the Izilein family passed away on the 3rd of January 2022 after a brief illness. He was a former Director of the Ministry of Lands and Housing and Head of the Conduct Bureau. He leaves behind a Wife, 2 Sons and 2 Grand Children amidst a grieving extended family.
He was a family Man who preferred to and dedicated his time to keeping the family together. He was always on hand to provide invaluable advice and support to any family member or anyone who was in a crisis. He always said,” If you are in a position to help someone then do so”. He never wanted any payment or compensation for anything that he did and performed numerous tasks and duties from the goodness of his heart. Victor Izilein was an ardent Catholic and a reputable but unassuming Church warden in St. Albert’s Catholic Church.
Victor Izilein, Senior Elder and Head of the Izilein Family
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Obituary Video
The following video has been put together for the Obituary and can be played over the NTA Benin and Iruekpen Stations.
Victor's Famous Phrases
Victor Izilein was a very wise, experienced and conscientious Man and as such over the years had numerous phrases for advice and guidance. Here are some famous ones
The Family
PA Izilein's Immediate Family
The former Head of the Izilein family is survived by his Wife of 57 years Margaret, 2 Sons Derrick and Cedric and Grandchildren Isabella and Theo
Margaret Izilein
Wife and Mother of Children
Derrick Izilein
First Son
Cedric Izilein
Second Son
Isabella Izilein
Grand Daughter
Theo Izilein
Grand Son
Burial Agenda
Funeral Ceremony for Victor IzileinAccording to Catholic and the Izilein Family Tradition Pa Victor Izilein will be laid to rest in the full ceremony. Please note that all COVID-19 regulations from the NCDC and Edo state Ministry will be observed
10February, Thursday
Vigil Mass ( Also called service of Songs )
- February 10, 2022 @ 4:00 pm
- St. Albert Catholic Church, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State
11February, Friday
Funeral Mass
- February 11, 2022 @ 9:00 am
- St. Albert Catholic Church, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State
12February, Saturday
Traditional Rites
- February 12, 2022
- St. Albert Catholic Church, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State
13February, Sunday
Thanksgiving Service
- February 13, 2022 @ 10:30 am
- St. Albert Catholic Church, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State
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In memory of the former Head of the Izilein Family Pa Victor Ebhodaghe Izilein who passed away peacefully on the 3rd of January 2022.