Basketball promoter and creator of the Mark D\u2019Ball programme, Igoche Mark, is mourning the death of his mother, Mrs. Oyiba Veronica Mark.<\/p>\n
A family statement said Mrs. Mark passed away peacefully on Monday, 29 June 2026.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith deep sorrow but total submission to the will of Almighty God, the family of Mrs. Oyiba Veronica Mark announces the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n
The statement also described the late matriarch as a woman of faith, love, strength, and compassion, adding that her life had touched countless people.<\/p>\n
It further said, \u201cHer kindness, wisdom, and unwavering devotion to her family and community will remain a lasting legacy. Though her departure leaves a great void in our hearts, we are comforted by the beautiful memories she leaves behind and by the assurance that she now rests in eternal peace.\u201d<\/p>\n
Igoche Mark is widely recognised for Mark D\u2019Ball, a basketball initiative that has grown into an important platform for developing young talent across Nigeria.<\/p>\n
Basketball promoter and creator of the Mark D\u2019Ball programme, Igoche Mark, is mourning the death of his mother, Mrs. Oyiba Veronica Mark. Tribute after the death of Mrs. Oyiba Veronica Mark A family statement said Mrs. Mark passed away peacefully on Monday, 29 June 2026. \u201cWith deep sorrow but total submission to the will of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2690,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_title":"Basketball Promoter Igoche Mark Mourns Mother\u2019s Death","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Basketball promoter Igoche Mark announces the passing of his mother, Mrs. Oyiba Veronica Mark, with heartfelt family tributes and ","mma_seo_breadcrumb_text":"","mma_seo_breadcrumb_url":"","mma_seo_breadcrumb_hide_ui":"","mma_seo_breadcrumb_labels":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2691","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","","category-sports"],"yoast_head":"\n