A Nigerian woman, Princess Patience Patrick, has d!ed just six weeks before her scheduled wedding to her fiancé, Ba’ba-Jay Julius Paul Turaki.
The couple were expected to exchange marital vows on December 30, 2026, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Dogon Kurmi, in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The sad news was announced by friends and family members in separate Facebook posts on Friday, November 13, 2026, sparking an outpouring of grief over the tragic loss.
Jonathan James, a cousin of the groom-to-be, expressed shock and sadness over Patience’s death, describing it as a painful loss that had left both families devastated.
In his tribute, James said the wedding was only 47 days away and that family members had been looking forward to celebrating the couple’s union.
He lamented that what was supposed to be a period of joy and wedding preparations had suddenly turned into a time of mourning and sorrow.
According to him, Patience’s death was particularly heartbreaking because she had a future filled with hopes, dreams and expectations.
He also offered prayers for the repose of her soul, asking God to forgive her shortcomings and grant both families the strength to cope with the loss.
Addressing the bereaved fiancé, James assured Turaki that he was not alone in the difficult moment, adding that Patience’s memories would remain in the hearts of those who loved her.
“Your wedding day may never come as planned, but your memories will forever live in our hearts,” he wrote.