5 Children Orphaned As Both Parents Tragically Die Within Weeks | See Details

Five children, aged 7 to 19, have become orphans after losing both parents tragically to bowel cancer in  the U.K.

The mum, Makeda Ubiaro, passed away at the age of 38 on July 29 while their dad Omena Ubiaro also aged 38, died on September 4.

Omena battled the disease for 3 years before passing. He died a day before his wife’s burial.

Omena, grieving for his wife, had focused on raising money for the care of his five children in the final weeks of his life.

A GoFundMe page he set up has raised almost £36,000 out of the £40,000 target.

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Family friend, Charles Busari, posted on the page this aftenoon:

‘It breaks my heart to report that sadly our dear brother Omena has lost his fight to cancer at the early hours of Monday 4 September 2017.

I would like to offer a heartfelt “THANK YOU” to everyone who have contributed so far financially, with prayers and with words of encouragement.

Unfortunately our worst fears have been confirmed and we now need your donations now more than ever to support the children. No amount is too small as a little streams make mighty Oceans.’

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In a heartbreaking video filmed on 16 August a weak and bed-bound Mr Ubiaro said:

‘Thank you so much to everyone that’s been supporting myself and my family.

Myself and my five boys, we’ve just lost my wife, they’ve lost a mother, and they’ve also lost their best friend as well.

He went on to thank people for their prayers, thoughts, gifts, and for trying to make him laugh.
He added:

‘I know at times people say “Be strong, be strong, be strong,” but sometimes guys, it’s tough.

Where do I find that strength from? I cannot lie. It has been the most toughest thing that a husband and a father has ever had to face.’

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He ends the video with a pledge to beat the illness.

Tributes have been pouring in online for the tragic couple and the five boys they leave behind.

Abi Babalola said:

‘May God comfort your children. May they be pleased in the fact that they had amazing parents even for such a short time. May they be comforted and honour your legacy as the years progress.’

Linda Okeke added:

‘Omena, we bonded over diet and fitness. You fought so very hard. No more pain. May you and your dear wife Makeda rest in perfect peace.’

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Femi Iloyi, 40, said his best friend Mr Ubiaro had been ‘determined’ to be there for his children.

The couple met as teenagers at college in Clapham, South London, before marrying in 2004 and moving to Birmingham in 2009, according to the Mirror.

This story is heartbreaking on so many different levels. May they Rest In Peace. We pray for comfort for the kids they left behind.