Deaconess (Mrs) Felicia Ukpenoibuan Ogoigbe was born on 10th October 1950 to the family of Late PA Williams Ojekkodion and late Madam Dele Agbi. They lived in Auchi,Edo State where she obtained her primary education growing up with both parents under strict disciplinary conditions and great principles of hard work & integrity. She relocated from Auchi to Benin City to live with her Aunt ,late Madam Victoria E. Emorinken in 1966.
Deaconess (Mrs) Felicia Ukpenoibuan Ogoigbe met and married her husband,late Mr Jacob Ibiezugbe Ogoigbe in 1967. Their marriage was blessed with nine (9) children;a step-son and eight (8) biological children,and they lived happily together. It is worthy to note here that she loved her husband so much and showed him unconditional and unwavering support,displaying great selflessness on many occasions. One of such notable instances was when she single-handedly put to birth her last born child at home, after coming to terms with the reality that her husband will not be able to bear the financial responsibility of having their child in the hospital. This kind of support is commendable and indeed rare in today’s world.
After the death of her husband in 1985, she took on the responsibility of taking care of all nine (9) children alone. Due to this, she went into long distance trading,travelling often from Benin to the North, to be able to put food on the table for her children. However in 1989, fortune eventually smiled on her when one of her relatives Mrs Somako helped her gain employment with Edo State Judiciary,where she worked directly in the office of the Chief Justice of Edo State until her retirement in 2013 after getting to the compulsory retirement age of 65years.She served the state for 24years.
Upon her retirement,Deaconess (Mrs) Ogoigbe dedicated her life to her children and to the service of the lord in the church, Christ Apostolic Church of God Mission. (CACGM). Due to her dedication to the service of God, she was ordained Deaconess in the year 2002 by the General overseer and Head of Mission, late Pa Apostle Ogbonwan. She was also opportuned to leave the shores of this country to Italy on a visit to see her daughter and grandchildren on several occasions. Until her death on 9th of April 2024, she was head of ushering department,Christ Apostlic Church of God Mission, (CACGM) Ugbor GRA Branch Benin City, Edo State.
She is survived by, Brothers, Sisters, Cousins, Step-Son, Children, Grandchildren, Sons and Daughters In-Law.
Deaconess (Mrs) Felicia Ukpenoibuan Ogoigbe will be sorely missed as she positively impacted the lives of all she came across. She will be fondly remembered for her humility,peaceful nature and kindheartedness. Her legacy will endure in those she left behind.
May her soul rest in God’s bosom, Amen.