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Mac E-Nunu

August 13, 1948 — July 14, 2025

Mac E-Nunu

August 13, 1948 — July 14, 2025

Rancho Cucamonga, California

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Macaulay Oritsemaologbara Ewoghanran-Nunu, 76, departed this world peacefully on July 14, 2025. Late Prince Macaulay Oritsemaologbara Ewoghanran-Nunu (Ajibowu/Ogbolomo) was born on August 13, 1948 in the Delta State of Nigeria, to the families of Prince Ewoghanran Nunu of Ugbege, Ogheye-Eghoroke, Ugborodo and Mary Arioritsebafor Ukusanren Iserigho-Ojomoh of Irigbo, Elowe of Bobi, Mawe of Kolokolo, Jemiregbe Olomu of Ebrohimi / Koko all in Warri Kingdom.

His education began in Sapele, where he attended Anglican Primary School and the Government Technical College. He continued his studies in the United States at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, California before transferring to California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, where he completed a Bachelor of Architecture degree and a Master's in Urban and Regional Planning.

Embarking on his architecture career, he joined the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works as a Project Manager, steadily rising to Principal Project Manager. During his 25-year tenure, he designed and supervised a diverse portfolio that encompassed everything from the restoration of historical buildings to the development of intricate office complexes and university teaching hospitals.

Mac is survived by his beloved wife Margaret E-Nunu (née-Akuya-Obayangbon) who he married in 1982, along with their four children: Ekpeju Edward E-Nunu, Toritsetimiyin Marian E-Nunu, Teminiro Bawo E-Nunu and Oritsema Macaulay E-Nunu. He was the adored grandfather of Sydelle Ohaka, Emani Tosan and Eden Toritse.

He is also survived by nieces and nephews he raised in his household: Kunle Amudoaghan, Walter Omajugho, Omashola Ohaka, and Alero Akuya.

Mac’s extensive family includes Chief Otimeyin Adams - The Aguinode of Warri Kingdom and the Oloriebi of the family (Nigeria), Emmanuel Ewoghanran Nunu and siblings (Nigeria), Professor Benson Bafor and family (Nigeria), Mr. Shaw Fregene and family (Nigeria), and Mrs. RoseAnne Amoruwa and family (USA), Michael Agbhoroma and family (Germany), Steve Jemiregbe and family (Nigeria), and other family members. He was predeceased by his parents and his older brother Prince Capt. Frederick Ajemijeroma Ewoghanran Nunu (Opudi).

Beyond his role as a public servant, Mac dedicated himself to community leadership as an officer for various non-profit organizations and cultural associations.

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