Chief Maxwell Mark, the elder brother of the President of the African Bar Association (AFBA), High Chief Ibrahim Eddie Mark, who passed away on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, has been laid to rest in his hometown of Omuchetu, Omagwa, Rivers State.
The burial followed a funeral service held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Ihunda Castle, Omuchetu, after which he was interred at the Reynolds Mezue Mark Compound.
Chief Maxwell Mark was widely regarded as the patriarch of the Mark family and the eldest son of the late Mark A. Kanu. As the family’s first-born scion, he occupied a position of immense respect and responsibility, serving as a rallying figure whose guidance helped preserve the unity and values of the extended family.
Though born to a different mother from some of his siblings, Chief Maxwell remained a unifying force within the family structure, bridging generations and strengthening bonds across branches of the Mark lineage. His leadership, wisdom and commitment to family cohesion earned him admiration among relatives, friends and members of the wider community.
Family members described him as a man of dignity, compassion and unwavering devotion to the welfare of others, whose life reflected the enduring values upon which the Mark family was built.
His passing marks the end of an era for the family, leaving behind a legacy of service, leadership and unity that will be remembered by generations to come.
