Forever in our hearts
Madam Martha
Anikro
a.k.a Yawoenawo
1938–2026
Saturday 14th November, 2026
Celebration of Life
Celebrating the life of
Madam Martha Anikro
A.K.A Yawoenawo • Aged 88
Sunrise: 1938 | Sunset: 22nd August 2026
Funeral Arrangements
- Wake Keeping
Friday 13th November 2026 – Danfa Methodist Basic School
- Laying in State
Saturday 14th November 2026 – Danfa Methodist Basic School
- Burial Service
Saturday 14th November 2026 – Danfa Methodist Basic School
- Interment
Dzogadze, Volta Region
- Thanksgiving Service
Sunday 15th November 2026 – The Church of Pentecost, Ewe Assembly No. 1, Danfa
Biography of
Madam Martha
Anikro
a.k.a Yawoenawo
The late Martha Yawoenawo Anikro, whose mortal remains lie before us, was born sometime in the year 1938. Her parents were Doe-Amegayibor and Sedosime Torgbo, all of blessed memory. She was the 2nd born of her mother and the 5th of the father.
The late Martha grew up and was of great assistance to her parents, especially the mother who was a farmer and a trader. As a result, she also took to farming as her main occupation. Years later she visited her sister Lucy in partnership with gari making and selling business. Accra, Malata, Agbogbloshi and Nima were the markets they had visited to sell their gari and other farm produce.
Martha did not find things difficult at all because the gari business was booming.
Despite the stressful and tiresome nature of the gari business, the late Madam Yawoenawo Martha decided to concentrate on the farming and gari business.
Martha met her late husband Setsoafia Webu and they had 7 children. She was a quiet and reserved person who never liked talking much.
At the age of 85, she surrendered herself to our Lord Jesus Christ and was baptised in the Pentecost faith on 16th June 2006 by Pastor Baiden in the then Adenta District and was christened Martha, where her devotion to the Most High God was deepened.
Obituary
Announcement
Togbui Adzohlo III, Togbui Gorni IV and Togbui Tormeti III (Dufias of Dzogadze), Regent Kwasi Azegi, Zikpuitor Alfred Nyahe, Mr Anthony Fela Anikro, Mr Godson Amewovo, Regent Cletus Apedo, Mr Thomas Anikro, Dumegah Patrick Nyahe, Commander (Rtd) Evans Vorvor, Mr Wozuvovo Gabla, Mr William Ahedor, Fiator Thomas Treve, Mr Felix Amuzu, Dumegah Xede Kpornyo, Dumegah Bartholomew Agawu, Dumegah Peter Agudzemegah, Dumegah David Agudzemegah and Dumegah Doe Ferlo, all of Dzogadze and Akpalia, respectfully regret to announce the death of their beloved MADAM MARTHA YAWOENAWO ANIKRO, aged 88, who was called to glory on 22nd August 2026.
“For none of us live to himself and no one dies for himself.”
– Romans 14:7
All friends and sympathizers are cordially invited
Tributes by
With love and gratitude
Her children
Tribute by
Her Loving Children
Mama,
Some people leave behind wealth, achievements and possessions, but others leave behind a legacy measured by the lives they touched and the sacrifices they made. Our mother was one such woman.
Today, as we celebrate her life, we remember a mother whose story was defined by hard work, perseverance, selflessness and unconditional love.
Our mother was a trader who dealt in cassava dough at Agbogbloshie, Malata and Madina markets. Alongside her trading activities, she engaged in farming, all in her determination to provide us with an education and a better future. Her life was one of constant labour and sacrifice, yet she never gave up. Every journey to the market and every day spent on the farm represented her investment in our future.
Beyond providing for our needs, she was a teacher whose lessons went far beyond the classroom. She taught us the importance of saving, discipline, humility, contentment, respect and hard work. These were not merely values she preached; they were principles she demonstrated through her daily life.
“Her children arise up, and call her blessed.” – Proverbs 31:28
Perhaps her greatest lesson was that greatness does not always come with titles, wealth or recognition. Sometimes, it is found in the quiet determination of a mother who carries her burdens with dignity and makes countless sacrifices so her children can have better opportunities.
Mother, we may never fully understand the weight of the sacrifices you made or the dreams you postponed for our sake. But today, we recognise that many of the opportunities we enjoy were made possible by your labour, courage and determination.
Though your physical presence is no longer with us, your values remain deeply rooted in our lives. We see your influence in our commitment to hard work, education, responsible living and the importance of family.
You may have left this world, but you have not left the lives you shaped. The seeds you planted in us will continue to bear fruit for generations to come.
Though you departed from this transitory world on the 22nd of August, 2026 after your evening meal, you shall forever remain in our hearts. You left a golden footprint of hard work which shall forever be one of our guiding principles.
We take deep comfort in the fact that our Lord Jesus Christ conquered death and rendered its sting impotent.
We believe that when the celestial trumpet sounds on the day of resurrection, we shall joyfully meet again in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ to enjoy the fruits of eternal life.
Rest peacefully, our beloved mother.
Hede nyuie
Dzudzɔ le ŋutifafame
Your loving children,
Maama Kwaku Amenyo · Evans Senyo · Victoria Vebu · Liticia Vebu · Moses Kofi Vebu · Doris Vebu · Ebenezer Kwabena Vebu
Cherished Memories
Mama — always with a smile
Her Family
Children & Generations
Children
- Maama Kwaku Amenyo
- Liticia Vebu
- Ebenezer Kwabena Vebu
- Evans Senyo
- Moses Kofi Vebu
- Victoria Vebu
- Doris Vebu
Grandchildren
- Yaw Fenuku
- Peter Dzotepe
- Righteous Vebu
- Felix Fenuku
- Mawunyo Dakpui
- Unice Vebu
- Mawushie Fenuku
- Christiana Dakpui
- Joshua Vebu
- Olivia Fenuku
- Benedicta Dakpui
- Kelvin Galley
- Joseph Senyo
- Lydia Dakpui
- Randy Galley
- Stella Senyo
- Emmanuel Dakpui
- Fredrick Galley
- Julius Senyo
- Edem Dakpui
- Nathan Vebu
- Gifa Senyo
- Adzo Dakpui
- Ethan Vebu
- Joshua Dzotepe
- Philip Dakpui
- Michal Vebu
- Godwin Dzotepe
- Priscilla Vebu
- Emmanuella Dzotepe
- Jeffery Vebu
Great-Grandchildren
- Mawumenyo Fenuku
- Delali Fenuku
- Xeidem Fenuku
Chief Mourners
- Mr Doe-Anikro Augustine, Mr Moses Anikro, Mr Francis Dumor, Mr Julius Amegayibor, Mr Atsu Amegayibor, Mr David Anikro, brothers and sisters (Dzogadze – Accra)
- Mr Alex Amegayibor, Pastor Edem Nasser, Mad. Hudzengor Amli, brothers and sisters (Atidzive)
- Mr Simon Torkpo, Mr Kwadzo Michael Torvor, Mr Samuel Nyahe, brothers and sisters (Dzogadze)
- Mr Tsato Kwabena Badagbor, Mr Apatsia Fenuku, Mr Xorgbeve Fenuku, brothers and sisters (Dzogadze – Konu)
- Mr Agbesi Amegayibor, Mr Rasta Amegayibor, brothers and sisters (Akatsi)
- Mr John Hoedofia, brothers and sisters (Atiavi)
- Pastor David Tagbor, brothers and sisters (Torkanu – Akukorme)
- Mr Jonathan Agbebo, brothers and sisters (Dzogadze)
- Mad. Kporkpor Anikro, Mad. Hunyeamelor Anikro, Mad. Lucy Anikro, Mad. Mana Anikro, Mad. Akos Anikro, Mad. Helen Anikro, Mad. Hudzengor Anikro (Dzogadze – Dushi)
- Mad. Olivia Treve, Mad. Bertha Torvor, Mama Apedo, Mad. Hudzengorvia Atise, Mad. Ami Adegbeoki, Mad. Fafavi Kpornyo (Dzogadze)
- Mad. Eliza Seth Amegayibor, Grace Amegayibor (Doblu)
Appreciation
The family of the late Madam Martha Yawoenawo Anikro sincerely appreciates all relatives, friends, church members and well-wishers who supported us with prayers, presence and encouragement during this time.
We are grateful to the chiefs and elders of Dzogadze and to the Church of Pentecost for standing with us. Your visits, kind words and generous support brought us comfort and strength.
May God richly bless you all.
Signed: For the Anikro family