Alphonse Mawabi, formerly of Elizabeth, New Jersey, died March 28, 2023 at the age of 89.
He was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on January 15, 1934 to the late Albert Malonga and Marie Diakala.
His hobbies included bowling, political and world events, and traveling when possible.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Esther Mawabi.
He is survived by his children, Eric, and Albertine Mawabi; grandchildren, Juvenal, Erica, Kadi, Lianna, Lisette, and Cecilio; nephew, Robert Lumbi; niece, Aline Lumbi; great nieces and nephews, Yemimah Ndoyi, John Levi Ndoyi, and Eunice Ndoyi.
A visitation was held at 1:15 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Crumpler Funeral Home. A service was held at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial followed in the Raeford Cemetery.