Theresa Henrietta Edusei, affectionately known as Aunty Theresa, will be laid to rest on June 20 and 21, 2026. Her family announced these funeral arrangements. They expressed deep regret at her eternal call to glory. The services will be held in Kumasi.
The lying in repose is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026. This will take place from 7 am to 9 am. The venue is Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. This church is located on the KNUST Campus in Kumasi. A requiem mass follows the repose. It begins at 9 am on the same day. The funeral rites will commence at 12 noon. These rites will continue until 6 pm. The funeral rites will be held at the KNUST Poolside in Kumasi.
A thanksgiving mass is scheduled for Sunday, June 21, 2026. It will start at 9 am. The venue for this service is St. Joseph Catholic Church. This church is located in Tanoso, Kumasi. Following the mass, a family gathering will occur. This gathering is from 12 noon to 6 pm. The family gathering location is AK 644-1378, Tanoso, Kumasi. All friends and sympathizers are cordially invited to attend these services.
This announcement comes from members of Nana Susubiribi Krobea Asante I's family. They are the Omanhene of the Asante Asokore Traditional Area. Also included are Nana Yaa Braku, the Paramount Queenmother. Other family elders like Nana Kwaku Amankwaa Sarkodie II and Nana Akosua Abrafi Afarisah II are also listed. The family stated their beloved mother, grandmother, aunty, and sister has passed on. The announcement was made on June 7, 2026. Prominent traditional leaders and elders are signatories to the announcement.
While this is a personal announcement, significant events like these are often markers of community and social structures. They involve gatherings of many people, impacting local economies through services and preparation. The involvement of traditional leaders highlights the importance of lineage and community ties in Ghanaian society. These events often underscore societal values and family networks. Such community gatherings, while personal, connect to broader social dynamics.