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Feb
13
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
A. W. Rich Funeral Home - Essex Chapel
57 Main St., Essex Junction, VT 05452
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28
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
St. Lawrence Church
158 West Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452
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Chris Ebele Obituary
Chris was a faith-filled man who worked very hard to provide for his family here and abroad. He is survived by his loving wife Oluchukwu Caroline Ebele, his son Olisaemekalum Martins and daughters Chinenye Mary-Jane, Chikamso Genevieve, four brothers, Hycenth, Dennis, Sunday, Onyeka, three sisters Rita, Ife and Chinwe and many loving friends.
Chris was also predeceased by his brother Onyebuchi and sister Florence.
Visiting hours will be held at A W Rich Funeral Home – Essex Chapel on Friday February 13, 2026 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on February 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Lawrence Church with Reverend Charles Ranges, S.S.E. officiating. Memorial donations can be made to the "Chris Ebele Family Fund" via the St Pius X Catholic Church in Essex, VT online giving platform at https://osvhub.com/st-pius-x-essex/giving/funds.
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Upcoming Events
Feb
13
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
A. W. Rich Funeral Home - Essex Chapel
57 Main St., Essex Junction, VT 05452
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsFeb
28
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
St. Lawrence Church
158 West Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
A.W. Rich Funeral Home - Essex JunctionOnly 3 hours left for delivery to next service.