# Family Announces Burial Arrangements for Steve Echendu

> Steve Echendu's family details three-day funeral schedule for the Nigerian actor who died unexpectedly.
- Title: Family Announces Burial Arrangements for Steve Echendu
- Summary: Steve Echendu's family details three-day funeral schedule for the Nigerian actor who died unexpectedly. Steve Echendu's family announced burial arrangements…
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- Source: Premium Times Nigeria — https://premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/920781-family-announces-burial-arrangements-for-nigerian-actor-steve-echendu.html
- Author: Friday Omosola
- Published: 2026-10-27T17:48:24+00:00
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- Topics: steve echendu, nigerian actor, funeral arrangements, nollywood, imostate, umuokwara umuohiri, family, news, politics
## Family Announces Burial Arrangements
The family of late actor Steve Echendu has announced his burial arrangements for the 52-year-old Nigerian actor.
## Death Announced Hours After Francis Duru
His death was announced hours after veteran actor Francis Duru’s passing sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry.
## Three-Day Funeral Programme
The family announced a three-day funeral programme for the 52-year-old actor starting with a wake-keep ceremony on 27 November.
## Burial Date and Location
The burial will take place on 28 November in his hometown of Umuokwara Umuohiri, Isiala Mbano, Imo State.
## Thanksgiving Service
A thanksgiving and outing service will follow on 29 November, bringing the funeral activities to an end.
## Family Tribute
The family said, 'Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure; you will always be loved and deeply missed'.

> Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure; you will always be loved and deeply missed
## Family Members
According to the family, the actor leaves behind his wife, children and brothers.
## Clarion Chukwura's Tribute
Mourning his death, Chukwura recalled his contributions to Nollywood during its formative years.
## Chukwura's Statement
She described his death as a painful loss, saying his exit was hard to bear.
## Chukwura's Tribute Details
This is hard.Indeed, a painful exit.A major pillar in the early days of Nollywood, the most professional, hardworking and respectful production manager I ever worked with in the foundational years of Nollywood.Rest in Peace, Steve.

> This is hard. Indeed, a painful exit. A major pillar in the early days of Nollywood, the most professional, hardworking and respectful production manager I ever worked with in the foundational years of Nollywood. Rest in Peace, Steve
## Echendu's Career
Echendu wore several hats in the industry, working as an actor, producer and director with film credits including 'Knockout Blessing', 'Fury', and 'Infant at Heart'.
## Cause of Death
As of press time, his family had not disclosed the cause of his death.
## Key takeaway

Steve Echendu's family announced burial arrangements for the 52-year-old Nigerian actor who died, including a wake-keep on November 27 and burial on November 28 in Umuokwara Umuohiri, Isiala Mbano, Imo State.