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Abena Memorial Service
Monday, October 19, 2026
8:45 AM – 10:42 PM GMT
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44 ambrose way
Dress Code: Black
Abena Serwaa Owusu
1948 – 2026 · Ghana
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Nana Abena's Light Soup (Favourite Meal)
Every Sunday after church, Nana's kitchen filled with the smell of ginger and pepper. She never measured anything; "The soup will tell you," she would say, so it took three of her grandchildren standing beside her with notebooks to finally write this down. She always made extra, because someone unexpected always came by. Her secret was patience: she never rushed the meat, and she always strained the soup. "Patience makes the soup sweet."
Their Story
Abena taught primary school in Kumasi for 31 years before joining her children in Toronto, where she quickly became "Auntie" to half the neighbourhood. She sang alto in her church choir, grew peppers and garden eggs on a tiny balcony, and never let anyone leave her home hungry. She is remembered by her three children, seven grandchildren, and the many former students who still call her Madam Owusu.
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Health Awareness & Prevention
Stroke (Cerebrovascular Disease)
A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain stops. People from a Black background have a higher risk, much of it linked to high blood pressure. In the US, Black adults are 43% more likely to have a stroke than adults overall.
Warning Signs
- Sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side
- Sudden confusion or trouble speaking
- Sudden trouble seeing or loss of balance
- Sudden severe headache with no known cause
Prevention Tips
- Keep blood pressure under control
- Know the F.A.S.T. signs and call emergency services right away
- Regular exercise
- Limit alcohol and don't smoke
Tributes
Farewell Nana
Grandma taught me to read before I started school, and she taught me that kindness is something you do, not something you say. Every Sunday her kitchen smelled of light soup and her laughter filled the house. We miss you, Nana.
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Ben Appiah · First Cousin · October 11, 2026
Even though, you were just 5 years older than me, you taught me that kindness is something you do, not something you say. Every Sunday her kitchen smelled of light soup and her laughter filled the house. We love you, Nana.
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