Public Announcement Regarding the Passing of Jacob Nena

Following the Presidential Proclamation on 07 July 2022 by H.E. David W. Panuelo, President of the Federated States of Micronesia, regarding the passing of President Jacob Nena, 4th President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), it is with sadness and heartfelt sympathies that the Embassy of the Federated States of Micronesia in D.C., announces to the general public that President Nena will be laid to rest in Sacramento, CA on Monday, 25 July, 2022.

At the wishes of his immediate family, the funeral will take place at Green Valley Mortuary Cemetery located on 610 Coloma Street, Folsom, CA 95630. The church service and viewing will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, followed by burial immediately thereafter.

On behalf of the Nena family, the Embassy wishes to invite the general public and members of the FSM communities to join families and friends in celebrating the life of the late President Jacob Nena. All proceedings for the funeral are open to the public.