Funeral arrangements

Farewell information

The schedule below brings together the different stages of the mourning period. It may be updated; if in doubt, please contact a member of the organizing committee (see the Contacts page).

  1. Prayer vigil

    23 octobre 2026 18h00

    Paris, France

    Prayers, reflection, and support for the family.

  2. Prayer vigil

    24 octobre 2026 17h00

    Silver Spring, Maryland, USA

    Prayers, reflection, and support for the family.

  3. Prayer vigil

    30 octobre 2026 18h00

    Houston, Texas, USA

    Prayers, reflection, and support for the family.

  4. Prayer vigil

    31 octobre 2026 18h00

    Oshawa, Canada

    Prayers, reflection, and support for the family.

  5. Prayer vigil

    31 octobre 2026 18h00

    Lausanne, Suisse

    Prayers, reflection, and support for the family.

  6. Prayer vigils

    Du 9 au 11 novembre 2026 19h00

    Domicile familial · Biyem-Assi Montée des Sœurs

    Prayers, reflection, and support for the family.

  7. Body viewing

    12 novembre 2026 14h00

    Hôpital Général, Yaoundé

    Placing in the casket, followed by the transfer of the body to the family home.

  8. Wake with the body

    12 novembre 2026 17h00

    Domicile familial, Résidence EKA Tonfack, Yaoundé, Cameroun

    Large wake with the body present, followed by the departure for Fongo-Tongo village the next morning.

  9. Lamentations, Mass, and traditional vigil

    13 novembre 2026 11h00

    Concession familiale, Mbah Koundeng, Fongo-Tongo

    Customary tributes, Mass, songs, and rites.

  10. Mass / Service

    14 novembre 2026 8h30

    Concession familiale, Mbah Koundeng, Fongo-Tongo

    Religious service.

  11. Burial

    14 novembre 2026 11h15

    Concession familiale, Mbah Koundeng, Fongo-Tongo

    Burial in strict family privacy.

  12. Fellowship meal

    14 novembre 2026 12h30

    Concession familiale, Mbah Koundeng, Fongo-Tongo

    Sharing a meal and thanking the guests.

For any support (contributions, logistics, accommodation), please reach out to the organizing committee.

Contact the committee