Marie-Claire Rupio, the wife of late Black Stars player Christian Atsu Twasam, has expressed sorrow for the loss of her husband.
In a tribute, the widow said her life has not been the same since she lost her beloved husband in the quake in Turkey in February. at the of age 31.
The tribute was read by the late footballer’s sister, Christiana Atsupie Twasam as Mrs Twasam could not control her tears when she stood behind the podium.
“Lying before me today is the mortal remains of a beloved father and husband. I knew little that morning that God is going to call you home. In life, I love you dearly. In death, I do the same. It breaks my heart to lose you. You did not go alone. For part of me went with you.”
“Your love is still my guide, and though I cannot see you. You are always on my side. You were always so full of life. You seemed to be immortal. Your smile, your love, I see you in our children’s smile. You are never really gone as part of you is within them. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. But as you always say, God win. In Love, your wife.”
Christian Atsu’s burial service was held at the forecourt of the State House Friday 17 March 2023.
His wife who paid an emotional tribute to him appeared to have managed to keep a straight face while entering the funeral grounds with her three kids and mother.
However, her tipping point was when it was time to deliver her tribute. Just as she started reading the tribute, she began to shed tears.
The late footballer’s sister, Christiana Atsupie Twasam had to continue on her behalf while Mrs. Twasam stepped back to dry her tears.
The footballer died in a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit parts of Turkey and Syria on February 6, 2023.
Atsu’s lifeless body was retrieved from the wreckage in Turkey after an 11-storey building collapsed on him and others.
His body was brought to Ghana on Sunday, February 19, 2023, from Turkey.
