The families of Smith-Williams and Tagbo-Modebe announce the peaceful passing away of Dr (Mrs.) Ifeyironwa Francisca Smith in Ottawa on Saturday 23rd November 2019, after 75 years of God directed years of service and achievements. She is survived by her husband Professor Olanrewaju Smith, her daughter Nkiruka Smith-Umunnakwe, her son Oluseyi Smith, and 6 siblings. A service and reception to celebrate her life will held on Saturday February 22, 2019 at the Beechwood funeral, cemetery and cremation services, at 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa from 2-5 pm.
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Dorothy Milburn-Smith
Tokunbo Smith
Franca was a practical Christian. She offer selfless service. She was humane and very bold, courageous, loving, honest, diligent, transparent and a loving wife, mother and sister inlaw. The Lord bless her family.
Bernadette N. Ojiaku
May her soul and souls of all faithful departed rest in Peace.
Jerry Onyegbula
May her path be bright and rosy.
Chinwe Nwora
May her soul Rest In Peace.
Florence Onyekaonwu
May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace. May her famiily accept my condolences. The Holy Spirit console you all. Adieu Mama.
Stella Ozzy Arah
Francisca was not just my sister, she was my friend, my mentor, my guiding light. Her passing has left a void which I am struggling to come to terms with. But I find solace in the gift of faith in God which she passed onto me and all who loved her. Sleep in peace my big Sister.
John Woodsworth
Our whole congregation is most grateful to Francisca for her unselved devotion and service to our church, in particular as Reader, where she admirably served a 3-year term. While she will be greatly missed in person, in spirit she will remain long in our hearts.
Mearle Barrett Ph.D.
I am deeply saddened by the death of my friend of over 47 years. She will be remembered for her humility, generosity, and fine intellect, Cherished memories of her will remain in my heart. May her soul rest in peace and light perpetual shine on her.
Enid M. Knight (Ph.D.)
The news of your death is difficult for me to accept. You were more than a good friend, but was like a family member. "Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, your exemplary standard of excellence and perfection made you well respected". I miss you very much and your memories will live on forever in my heart. You achieved your goal on earth, your accomplishments are perpetual. Francisca was a dedicated wife, mother, who was very caring and supportive to her family members. In addition, she shared your academic accomplishments by writing books which would try to educate the public and solve many nutritional problems among the Nigerians and international countries that she worked with.
Francisca was very special. I am blessed to have been her friend. Her love, wisdom, humour and humility were always evident. Her contributions will continue to bless others. I send my prayers and love to all of her family.