Blessed are the families who have elders with them ,our elders are the blessings that

Almighty showers
on us .we have more to gain than we have to lose .with them beside us we enjoy our lives like free birds
coming home from city, we do not feel lonely. We can discuss our problems with them and benefit
because of their rich experience. Papa you touched each of our lives in ways that cannot be expressed
with words, you were my best friend, a humble and respectful father , I cannot recall a single moment
where you raised your voice or complained about anything, from the beginning when I came in to your
house . you took me in as your own daughter and made me feel part of your family from that moment. I
was so fortunate to have you as my father in law. I know you are gone but I will always remember you
for your loving nature, strong personality and the values you passed on to us. My prayer is that Almighty
God will grant your gentle soul rest in his bosom , Amen , good night papa. Daughter in law kelech
Onyishi.

Grandpa, it's true that in convention of life's drama, no mortal man or woman is allowed on stage
forever, 13th Nov 2018 remains a sad day in our family. The day your curtain of life ' s drama was drawn.
However , we accepted that death is the supreme festival , the road to eternal freedom and everlasting
life, debt all must pay irrespective of social or religious as Christian or otherwise. I said nothing rather
than it is the will of God to allow you die now ,papa till your death you were very loving and never seized
from praying for your children, Adie grand pa , Onyishi Nnagozie , grand son

Tribute to my sweetest papa. Death, the bell that rings without anybody ringing it,death a misery to
humanity, they say ITE a necessary end but how, where and when it come remains a puzzle yet to be
solved by human, rest in peace grand pa till we meet to part no more. Your granddaughter Onyishi
precious.

My dearest grandpa, I'm still relatively young and tender. Hence, the memories we shared together is
inevitably quite short-lived. However, the little times with you were unarguably priceless, the jokes and
even times I was reprimanded for my misdemeanors. All of these cumulatively make you the best Grand
Dad in the world, and consequently u will never be forgotten. Onyishi Destiny: grand son. .

A prevailent and generally acceptable aphorism holds that, "a man is judged by his successes and
achievements". In This light, papa devoid of protracted arguments, without a shred of doubt you
sparkled like a priceless diamond. You were a resilient warrior, a man of impeccable image and above all
an endearing father.

When I was recalcitrant, you brought me back to order. When I was famished, you fed me. When I was
in lack,, you sufficiently provided for me. In fact, papa you served as a buffer, a competent shoulder to
lean on, a shepherd and my corner Stone

In a nut shell, it is visible to the blind, audible to the deaf and comprehensible to the insane that in you
the quintessential paradign of a Grand father has just been found. As a result, I count myself privileged
to be called your grand son, goodnight papa. Onyishi Obinna Augustine: grand son. . .
Death as a concept, is unarguably one of the most perplexing and cruel aspect of the collective existence
of mankind.

For eons now, we have made concerted effort in fashioning out the cure or the preventive mechanism
to this inescapable menace. And with a ladened heart, I say: this hideous beast has struck for the
upteenth time. Leaving in it's wake utter emptiness and a palpable sense of lugubriousness.

Papa with every iota of certitude, I can proudly assert that you lived a life worthy of emulation. Amongst
your contemporaries, you etched your name in the annals of time. You are the embodiment of a typical
africanist and a firm upholder of Justice. You were accommodating, cheerful, generous, kind and a
perfect example of the word wisdom. As one of your eldest children, I can say you were and will always
be my valiant knight. This avenue is grossly inadequate to exhaust your good qualities and your indelible
impact in my life. With an unflinching belief I know that you are in a better place. Onyishi Louis, Son. . .
.

My father like no other, i never got a chance to say goodbye and now when i think of you all i do is cry,
you left a message upon my heart, one with which i shall never part, the things you taught me, the
world will know. And now thanks to your wise counsel, right upbringing, you have fully trained me to
be a full grown man, You taught me strength, you taught me courage you taught me love and gave me
knowledge, you made me smile, when the tears poured down, you helped me to turn my life around.
Father, It is true that you are gone but for the rest of my life i will always love you, Great man, Rest on,
My hero, Father rest on, till we meet to part no more in Christ Jesus (Amen)... Your Son, Chukwumaobim
Kenneth

Even though you are gone, your Love will always be with us, you touched our hearts with so many
things. It is the will of God that you go home to rest even though we love you and will miss you dearly.
At this time we must let go and hold on to your memories. Rest on my Great father, your memories will
ever live in our thoughts, Rest in Peace papa. Adieu Papa, La n'udo. Your Daughter, Uchechukwu Kate
Ogbonna

TRIBUTE TO A FATHER AND HERO

The blow was had and the shock was severe. We never dreamed your death was so near. But only those
who love can tell the pain of parting without farewell. God give us strength to face this blow. No one can
ever imagine what it means to losing you. To hear your voice, to see your smile, to sit and talk with you
awhile, to be together in the same old way, would be our dearest wish today, but loving memories
never die. As years roll on and days go by, in our hearts a memory is kept of the one we love and will
never forget. Adieu Nna anyi! Adieu Papa Emeke!! Your Niece. Igba Azunna.

A tribute to my lovely grand daddy

When the holy scripture In Ecclesiastic 3:1 decreed that there is an appointed time for everything and
time for every purpose under the heaven's, a time to born and a time to die, I had no glimpse
whatsoever, where and when, But the realities dawned, bringing forth a dark on 13th of November
2018, when the sad news of the departure of my beloved granddaddy filter into the air

Papa I don't know that the brief illness Will bring down the Peace Maker, Papa Onye Udo, Papa Onye
eziokwu, Papa we thought you will get over it but I never knew your days were being completed, Papa
when this illness started I called you but Papa you told me that you are fine. Papa why did you wake me
up on 13th of November 2018 with a sad news, your called to glory leave us with great grief but we take
solace in the fact that he who sleeps in Christ shall surely rise again.

Papa who will play your role in our lives, oh papa why can't you wait for me to come and see you again
before you passed on, oh papa, jee doo, we love you papa but God loves you most; May your gentle soul
rest in perfect peace. Amen. Goodbye papa Goodbye papa Udo JAMES EZEKIEL CHUKWUMA (YOUR
GRAND SON)

Tribute to my lovely grandfather

A great man and my sweet papa, you started taking responsibilities from an early age till now that death
has taken place if all humans could be like you the world would be a better place. l remembered how
you made sure that we go to school early. Papa I am proud of your legacies of hard work, commitment
to duty, dedication, diligent, humility above all fear of God as I look back over, I ask myself who would I
be washing his clothes because you ask me to come and wash your clothes. I found out that you are no
more to be found Papa where are you, Papa where are you, Papa who will be praying for us as you used
to do before and who will be blessing us as you used to bless us, who will be telling us stories in the
night as you used to do before death take you away from us. The pain is unbearable and My heart is still
not willing to accept the bitter fact that you will no longer call me my name Chinecherem, I will surely
keep all your advice safe in my heart I am glad that you fulfilled most of your hearts desires and in
serving God. I pray that God will keep you in his presence forever and that he will help me to keep your
vision. I will always love and Miss you papa, may your gentle soul rest in the bosom of the almighty God.
Amen. Goodbye to loving father. Goodbye to man of peace. James Chinecherem P (Your Grand
Daughter)

Tribute to my lovely dad

Papa m why did u live me in this manner, after all my preparation for your birthday, comes December,
you left by November. It was very sad to witness your death on that bad afternoon November 13, 2018.
I couldn’t cry because it was like a dream to me and when the Doctor confirmed that you were dead,
Papa I did not believe him until you were deposited in the mortuary. Papa why did you call me to see
you die?

You have made me strong, I became a man overnight, maka na Chukwuebuka.

Papa I know you will be at the right hand of God, my prayer is that you will rest in the Lord.

We Miss u Dad. Bye-bye ooo.... Your Son. Chukwuebuka Valentine

A tribute to our loving daddy.

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When I received a call from Uncle Louis about your death, I answered him three times repeatedly
because it was shock news like dream or cocktail but it has become real to me when still standing there
with the phone my mother called and was crying. Since 2007 that we lost our father, Patrick Attamah,
you stand in the Gap by your wise advice, counseling and calling always to know about my family. Daddy
I took my memory back when I was less than 15years, any were you were going for Herbal Treatment
(Dibia work) we always go together; what a love and likeness you have for me in particular.

As I am writing this tribute tears in my eyes because of our close relationship, my greatest joy is that you
gave your life to Christ.

Papa ikwoka that we normally called you, who will l meet again anytime I comes village, the Iroko III of
Okpuje land and the Consultant of Truth, Peace Maker, daddy who will fill this vacuum?

Should we continue to cry and mourn as though we have no hope? No we take solace in the hope that
you gone to be with Lord. We shall strive to meet you in heaven when our own days are fulfilled here on
earth. Rest in Perfect Peace Papa, adieu! Adieu!! Adieu!!!

Your Grand Son

Sir Chinedu Eze JP and Family.

My father told me that when his father died during the war, you were the one who took him and trained
him through his early life time. My mother told me that when she had issues with her in-laws, you asked
her to come and stay in your house, giving her room, she could always come back to. You taught me
how to play ITCHE and would always side me even when I was failing at it. In one way and another, you
have added and aided to my life's story and I cannot be grateful enough for the life time you spent with
us birthing hero's and heroins. I only wish my father, your son was alive, how much more tribute would
he have given you but on behalf of him and his family, we say; farewell legendary, your fruits remains
and abides. Ugwuja sunita Chidera for her father "Boniface"

Daddy, words cannot express my sad feeling on the day when I heard of your demise. I called you a
week before and you answered me that you were fine and your voice sounded well which made me not
think of your death. Daddy you took care of me from childhood oh death why did you snatch our father
away from us the time we needed him most? you were a Great Achiever , a Prudent man, a Hero and
a man of integrity, full of wisdom and a caring father . You were generous to call to all manners of
people and full of sincerity. Your fatherly advices are still fresh in my memory. Your faith in Christ
inspired me to wake up every 5:00am for morning devotion as you usually do. So I am consoled by the
fact you are with the Lord. Papa we love you but God loves you the most. Go well till we meet to depart
no more. Go in peace man of Peace! Your Son Philip Onyemaechi Ugwuja.

Oh my daddy! I wish I had more time and opportunity to stay longer with you: to feel the joy of being
your lovely daughter that I am, but death would not allow me. However, my joy is that you are resting at
the blossom of the Lord. Rest on till we meet again papa!!! Love you. Your Daughter Onyinyechukwu
Martha Ugwu.

TRIBUTE TO MY GRANDFATHER LIKE NO OTHER

It was on that faithful day- 13th of November 2018, that mama called me crying that his father has
passed –on. The news came to me as a shock. It never occurred to me that Papa Ikwoka as we fondly call
him will die now; the Lord hid it from me. When we expected your death has passed – then you were
critically sick. However, we are consoled that to the glory of God your passing - on was a glorious one
having died a Christian.

But, who will then call me at any time – morning, afternoon, evening and at midnight to ask; how we are
faring. These were usually the words of Papa – “ Unu di egaa? Umujanu? Di gi? Asirim kam maru ka unu
di.”

Indeed papa has been a father to us since I grew to know him especially after the death of our Father.
Papa will always come to do omugo each time I put to bed. He doesn’t miss to come to welcome us
whenever we come to Okpuje. Papa Ikwoka as we fondly call you, my children, husband and me have
really lost someone so dear to us. Can we forget so soon your smiling face, tender words and extended
hand of love and care? Papa we love you and will ever miss you; though it is God who wants you back
now. My greatest joy was that before your demise, you allowed God into your life, you became part of
His church and was a prayer warrior.

May you continue to rejoice in the bossom of your Maker, Redeemer, Lord and Friend – Jesus Christ.

Your grand Daughter, Mrs. Ifeyinwa Blessing Ayogu.

A Tribute to my Father in-law

I still find it difficult to accept the fact that you are gone forever. And yet I have not received your call for
a while, this cannot happen if you are where you can call. Since the very first day I became a member of
your loving family, you never take this long to call me and ask about how I am doing. Most importantly
you did not congratulate me nor welcome you grandson. This is not in your character Papa. It seems
what my husband told me is true. Where did you go that you can’t even Welcome Onyedikachuwu your
grandson. Your grand Son is here, Papa Come and welcome him.
Lover of children, what has happened that you are still, unable to do anything? I missed you so much on
that day when my first fruit was delivered. I waited for your call but it did not come till date. It is
beginning to dawn on me that you are gone to be with your Maker, Lord and Creator.

You spent quite a long time on earth but we still wished to have you around. We thank God for a life
well spent and we are glad that you are resting in the Lord. Rest in Peace papa, Rest in peace.

Your Daughter in-law, Agatha, Nnedinso Onyishi.

Without saying goodbye!!!! Without saying goodbye!!!! You left us alone into immortality, keeping on
we have to a memories of you. You were a strong man as the scripture says in Psalm 90:10, you lived to
not only eighty but ninety two years.

You are a bridge builder, a bridge himself, a peace maker and loving daddy. When I was growing up, I
remembered vividly a day I refused to go to school because I was not given what I requested from you.
That day u told me that I was not going to school for you. That is true I have gone to school and now for
you to get the benefit of the study. You are gone. Thank you for knowing that you were not going to
benefit from my studies much but still insisted in sending me to school. I appreciate.

You have taught me that its humanity first, friends, family and self but the world today is teaching a
different paradigm: self, family friend and humanity, hence greed, selfishness, nepotism, avarice, strife,
hunger and poverty abound in the mist of plenty in the world today. Papa I stand with you that EZI EHA
KA EGO and in the tenet of ONYE AYANA NWANNE.

It was this tenet that made you serve your community till death. With your talent, treasure and time and
your name rings like in the days of old when a renowned Dibia would be passing. It rings the bell of
truth, trustworthiness, integrity, fairness and wise counsel.

In all, we thank the Lord for calling you to Glory after a successful sojourn on earth, goodnight Papa,
Adieu Papa, la doo. Your Son Jude Chuwuemeka Nwa Oyidi.

I received with shock the sad news of my good friend’s death. In the first place, I did not hear that he
was sick, the last time I checked on him he was stable and strong despite old age.

Micah, as we fondly call him, lived a fulfilled life, he will be forever remembered for his generousity and
genuine concern for others.

Your good friend, your family, friends and okpuje love you but God loves you the most, we share in the
pain of your exit. Few of Ekwueme Age Grade shares the pain of your exit.

As we mourn you, we thank God for a life well spent in the lord on earth. A sweet memories of you will
always be alive in our hearts. Go well Micah till we meet to part no more.

Chief Patrick Obute, your Childhood Friend.