Wife of Ireland's first black mayor passes away in Laois
Ronke Adebari was wife of former Portlaoise Mayor Rotimi
The untimely passing has occurred in Portlaoise of Ronke Adebari, the wife of the former Portlaoise councillor and Ireland's first black town mayor Rotimi Adebari.
The family announced on RIP.ie that Ibironke Adebari (née Aina) of Colliers Court, Portlaoise had passed away.
"It is with heavy hearts that we announce the home call of our beloved mother and wife; Ibironke Olajumoke Adebari nee Aina who slept in the Lord on Tuesday, August 27, surrounded by her loving family," said the notice.
Apart from her husband Rotimi, Ronke is survived by her children Damilare, Opeayo, Ireayo, and Temilayo. She is also mourned by brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces.
There will be a service of songs for Ronke at the Laois Bible Church (her home church) on Main Street in Abbeyleix on Thursday, September 5 at 7pm. It can be views at https://youtube.com/live/UXLHUFPMgZk?feature=share
Ronke’s will repose on Friday, September 6 at Keegan’s Funeral Home Portlaoise at 6:30pm.
Her funeral service shall be held at SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise on Saturday, September 7 at 2pm. It can be viewed at www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/
“The memory of the righteous is blessed….” Proverbs 10 : 7. Ronke will forever live in God’s presence and in our hearts, " concluded the notice.
Her husband Rotimi was elected as a town councillor for Portlaoise at the 2004 local elections. He became Ireland's first black mayor in June 2007 when he was elected mayor of Portlaoise Town Council.
Former Laois Councillor John Bonham was among those to extend his sympathies to the family on RIP.ie