CELEBRATION OF LIFE (NWANYI BU ULO!)
Funeral rites of late MRS. ELIZABETH NDIONUKA UMEGBORO at Umuezeawala Ihiala, Anambra State on 20th May, 2016 (1940 - 2016)
 |
| Late MRS. ELIZABETH NDIONUKA AKABUE-UMEGBORO |
 |
| Rev Fr. Felix Emeka Umegboro (m) at a requiem mass with other priests |
 | ||||
Children of the deceased
|
 | ||||
Chief (Mrs) Nneka Umegboro-Igwe and other Umuada at the burial
|
 |
| Chief Peter Odor (Ogidi-1) and family (n-laws) with Mr & Mrs Chudi Umegboro |
 |
| Mr. Anthony Nwabineli (an uncle) |
 |
| Last born of the deceased, Chidinma |
 |
| The ambulance leaving the Mortuary |
 |
| Aunt Chinyere (Nee Umegboro) |
 |
| Mr. Richard Osanwuta (P/H guest) |
 | ||
Nze George Chukwueto and family
|
 |
| Mr. Camilius Onyebuchukwu condoling the mourners |
 |
| Miss Oluchi John and Mrs. Batubo (P/H guest) |
 |
| First daughter of the deceased, Emylia |
 |
| Mr. Sunny Umegboro with members of JLPC, Port Harcourt |
 |
| Mrs. Uche Cele-Mbaezue |
 | ||
Children of the deceased
|
 |
| Children of the deceased with an aunt |
 | ||
Chudi welcoming friends from Abuja (Nonso on red attire) at the burial
|
 |
| The Ambulance conveying the corpse |
 |
| Rev. Fr. Felix Umegboro with seven other catholic priests during the mass |
 |
| The Undertakers conveying the casket |
 |
| Cross section of Catholic Priests and Rev, Sisters in attendance |
 |
| Rev. Fr. Felix Emeka Umegboro and other clergies at the service |
 |
| First son, Mr.Chukwudi Umegboro making a speech |
 |
| Catholic Women Organisation, CKP Parish, Umuezeawala Ihiala |
 |
| The cow presented to her maiden home as demanded by tradition |
 |
| Music artiste, Oliver Junior performing at the funeral ceremony |
 |
| Paying the last respect to our beloved mother (Lying in state) |
 |
| Corpse arriving the Lounge |
 |
| Elder Gab M. Umegboro with a relative, Nze Longinus Nkemkude |
 |
| The children during the requiem mass |
 |
| Carl Umegboro welcoming a learned colleague, Barr. F. Mbieri |
 |
| Nze Fidelis Odimegwu (deceased's brother) |
 |
| Mrs. Tomi Famoyiwa (P/H guest) |
 |
| Chief George Anokwuru (P/H guest) |
 |
| Second daughter, Anuli |
 |
| Mr. Sunny Umegboro accompanying the ambulance |
 |
| Late Mrs. Elizabeth Ndionuka Umegboro lying in state at maiden home |
 |
| Arriving the late Chief B.A. Umegboro's compound in Ihiala |
 |
| Umuelechi Youth Dance presenting a cloth as condolence at the burial |
 |
| Catholic Women Organisation, CKP, Umuezeawala Ihiala. |
 |
| Catholic Life Members paying last respect to a deceased member |
 |
| Udochukwu Onyebuenyi (P/H guest) |
 |
| Dr. (Mrs) Chioma Anokwuru (P/H guest) |
 |
| Oluchi John (P/H guest) |
 |
| Chief Peter Odor (Odigi) and family |
 |
| In-laws |
 |
| Chief mourners at the requiem mass |
 |
| Corpse in the Ambulance |
 |
| Carl Umegboro accompanying the corpse in the Ambulance |
 |
| The Funeral Undertakers carrying the corpse |
 |
| The Undertakers at the mortuary |
 | ||||
| The Undertakers approaching the ambulance at OLLH Mortuary, Ihiala |
 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Children of the deceased arriving the family compoundMemories And Tributes Of Late Mrs ELIZABETH NDIONUKA UMEGBORO (1940 - 2016)
2. TRIBUTE TO OUR SWEET MOTHER
However, it’s not how
long but how well. You are an inspiration to us all-your children and myself in
particular. You’re strong and a bulldozer indeed, hence triumphed over all the
attacks of the wicked ones.
Above all, you’re a faithful
believer; special friend of Jesus and l know that the angels in heaven will be
rejoicing as they welcome home an angel they missed so long (for 76yrs).No
wonder you formulated a slogan " Jesus lgwe " which spread like fire
the world over.
Mum, you have gone but you
are still alive because of all your children you left behind. God allowed you
to go not because the devil and his cohorts could intimidate you but to give us
a stronger slot in heaven. As you believed throughout your lifetime that when
God opens a door, no man can close it, we are confident that the light of God
will continue to shine in and through us.
No doubt, we will miss
you so much sweet mum, but our consolation is that you received the salvation
of our Lord Jesus Christ who is our rock and shield, and therefore a confirmed
candidate of the kingdom of God. As you meet your hubby Akabue in heaven, extend
our love to him. We shall never deviate from the legacy you both laid for us
your children. Have a pleasant rest in the bossom of the Lord almighty. Adieu
mama.
Chukwudi Akabue-Umegboro
(First son)
2. TRIBUTE TO A BELOVED MOTHER
Our dear mother, Your
sudden demise at this time truly tried our faith in the Lord; not because death
is new but you had conquered in many more terrifying battles and stood firm and
unshakable on account of your strong belief in the supreme creator.
I can go on and on to
list your overwhelming attributes but will caption the following three for
brevity;
YOUR SELFLESSNESS: Incontrovertibly, you cannot in any
ramification be charged for selfishness. You believed in others before self
which distinguished you among equals. You’re a giving and caring person who
would give to a needy person at any time. You’re utterly selfless; always
thinking of others first before yourself. Severally, you couldn’t but took up
issues that concerned others to thwart intimidations.
YOUR BOLDNESS: Quintessentially, you’re a bold woman throughout
your lifetime. You confronted and addressed darkness without fears. Even for a
million dollars, you would never be part of a conspiracy to intimidate the
helpless in the society, rather, you would call for direction against a
deviation. Your black is black; white is white any day, any time irrespective
of whose ox is gored. This singular act made the devil always threatened at
your sights. You had a zero-tolerance attitude on evil deeds.
YOUR FAITH: Remarkably, your unwaveringness and commitment in
service to God is unparalleled. You were a woman of prayers who remained
steadfast in Christian faith despite various challenges. This earned you the
title of “JESUS IGWE!” Your contentment distinguished you among equals. You
never wished anyone evil and will never hesitate to avert evils directed at
your neighbours. You’re always your neighbours keeper. Conclusively, you indeed
fought a good fight, finished your course and kept the faith to the end.
Congratulations ma! I salute your doggedness!
We will miss you! I will miss you! However, I am confident of one
thing that we will certainly meet to part no more in the Lord’s bosom. Goodnight
ma!
Carl Ogochukwu Umegboro
(Son)
3. TRIBUTE TO MY SPIRITUAL DRIVING FORCE
The moment you left us that fateful
day, my heart were torn in two, one side filled with heartache & the other
the reality that you are no longer with us. Most times I lie awake at night
when the world is fast asleep & take a walk down memory lane with tears
running down my cheeks of all you sacrificed & suffered for our well-being.
I miss you now and forever will; that’s the heartache that won’t go away.
Though I miss now, I am thankful to
God for a life well lived. You fully supported your husband to give your child
the best a mother can ever give to her children; a life of integrity,
education, diligence & most importantly - future hope by planting our feet
on the solid rock Jesus.
Your life was a sacrifice for your
children and everyone around. Thank, you mum for the never ending prayers for
us and the family at large.
You were my ally, teacher, mentor and
much more, even in death you’ll still be my inspiration & driving force.
You were an embodiment of humility, a virtuous woman with the heart of Gold. I
am forever proud to be your daughter.
As hard as I try to suppress my
emotions, my mum is gone and it’s a bit difficult to suppress what I felt that
day and still feel. The only consolation is the fact that you may be gone but
your legacy burns brightly in our hearts and we know you are resting in God’s
bosom.
My irreplaceable mum, I will forever
miss you.
Rest in Peace Dearest Mummy!
Emylia
– Daughter
4. Tribute To A Special Mother
Mama, your death brought pain to me but because nobody questions
the will of God , I can only thank God who gave u long life and well spent too,
I grew up with my mother's love as the fourth child and she natured me and
taught me to be faithful in all I do.
I am sincerely grateful to God for the special gift of my mum. She
was always supportive and ready to give her all; mama has indeed lived for her
season but death is truly the era of an end, I
will never forget my darling mother.
The almighty God who gave you life has called you home to rest and it is
now for us the living to re-dedicate ourselves to principles of truth , hard
work, compassion by which you lived.
Mama, though you are dead, your legacy lives on and people will
see you through us. We love u mum but God loves you most. May your gentle soul
rest in perfect peace. Good night mum.
Okwuchukwu Umegboro
(Son)
Life in deed is a mystery. Your
demise was a big blow to us. However, I have learnt through your sojourn on
earth that it is not so much about the length of life that matters but the
impact one was able to make while on earth.
Mama, you lived a good, upright,
courageous, unstained, simple, calm and fulfilled life. You were a frank,
straight forward and God fearing woman. We would strive by God’s grace to guard
this legacy you left for us. It’s our desire that you stay much longer than
this, but as the Lord prayed, “Father, let your will alone be done” we have
accepted it hoping to meet again when we will meet to part no more.
Adieu Mama
Anuli (Daughter)
6. TRIBUTE TO A LOVING MOTHER
Mama,
your sudden death broke our heart as we are still in shock to acknowledge the
fact that we have lost our sweet and lovely mother. We know that death is
inevitable but we didn’t know it will come so sudden at this period. You’re a
mother per excellence; a mother of the finest quality; JESUS Igwe as you always
proclaimed.
We
learnt so much about life from you during your lifetime. You made every hour of
the day important as such moment was filled with patience, kindness and joy.
Mama,
you were straight forward and always sincere. Jesus Igwe! You lived a good,
upright, courageous and fulfilled life, above all, you accepted Jesus as the
Lord of your life and feared God. We will strive by the grace of God to guard
this legacy you left for us. We will always love you even in death. May the
almighty God grant you a perfect rest in His bosom in Jesus name. Adieu great mother! Adieu fearless mummy! Adieu
Jesus Igwe!!!
Your
Son,
Sunny Ogechukwu Umegboro
7. TRIBUTE TO A BELOVED MOTHER
Indeed, it is still a
great shock to us, to acknowledge that your departure leaving us behind. You were
a loving and caring mother. However, l have learnt through your sojourn on
earth that it is not so much about the length of life that matters, but what
one was able to achieve while on earth. You loved, trusted and believed your
creator so much that you chose to praise and adore Him at every given
opportunity.
One legacy that
distinguished you from others is that you never wished anyone evil and never
participated in any conspiracy throughout your lifetime, rather always
contented with what God gave you. You practiced your Christianity to its
fullest and dedicated yourself in the things of the Lord. Even in the midst of
evil attacks, you remained focused, submissive to the Lord and always praising
His name with “Jesus Igwe”. That alone made you a strong woman.
Your motherly advises to
us to look only unto God is the only consolation we have because your death has
created a great vacuum that will be difficult to fill. We love you mama, Jesus
lgwe, nwanyi bu ulo, but God loves you most. May your gentle soul rest in peace
Jesus name. Adieu!.
Chidinma umegboro.
(Your last born).
8. TRIBUTE TO A VIRTUOUS WOMAN
Alhough your death came as a shock, we all know that only God
knows the day and the time when He will call. Length of days does not define
achievement nor good life. What defines good life and achievement is life lived
in Christ.
I always think of my days as a young seminarian in Ihiala and the
first day I arrived at your home: the joy with which I was embraced by you and
papa is indescribable. The words of wisdom and encouragement in the face of
difficulties and the spirit with which you shared what you have endeared me to
you and the entire family. Your family took me as one of theirs and has ever
been very dear to me.
Mama, you live on in your children. We miss you but heaven has
gained another angel. Now you may rest in peace beside papa. I will keep your
family in my prayers and will celebrate a mass in your memory here in Canada.
Adieu! Gaa nke oma.
Rest in peace.
Rev. Fr. (Captain) Chinedu
Chukwu
Canadian Armed Forces.
Nevertheless, your liberal mind, kindness and strong faith in God
are virtues that we will always remember you for and try to build on them so
that your life will be seen through us. There is no better way to bear your loss
than the assurance that you are sifted in the heavenly places with Christ.
Mrs. Nkechi Umegboro
(Daughter in-law).
Grand
ma, It is so sad you left us in this wicked world without saying goodbye.
Mma
Ihiala, we miss you and love you but God loves you most. We pray that God will
keep you in His kingdom where we will all meet and never part from each other.
May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace, Amen.
Your
grandchildren,
Hon. Tobechukwu Mbanaso’s family (Ohakpu)
11. TRIBUTE TO A GREAT GENEROUS WOMAN
It
is with heavy heart and deep sorrow that we the members of George Chukwueto’s
family received the sad news of the death of this great woman Madam Elizabeth
Umegboro (Nne-oma).
It
is barely five years ago when a great Iroko Tree in person of Late Chief
Boniface Umegboro, the Okpara of Umuezeawala who was your dear husband left us.
We
thought that you would have stayed longer to cater for your children who are
now orphans but the will of God must be obeyed.
Eliza,
you were a very caring and loving mother. You lived a very exemplary life and
we pray that the Almighty God will grant you a very peaceful rest in his bosom
where you will once unite with your dear husband to part no more.
Adieu
Eliza! Adieu a humble woman until we meet to part no more.
Nze Ezinna George Chukwueto & family
As
ordinary human beings, we are not allowed to ask why God has done His will
rather, in every situation, we give him thanks.
Since
Eliza has come and has done the assignment which God has sent her to in
Ogbeleje’s family to break the gate of brass which satan used to close the door
through which male children were coming into the family and to always call a
spade a spade without fear or favour – the same he who sent her now calls her
to return home for her reward for the job well done.
Though
we mourn for her exit, yet we cannot change the will of God. All we can say is,
daughter of God, who received the anointing from God, the anointing which was
able to break the gate of brass fixed by Satan, may your soul rest in peace
Amen.
By Elder Gab. Maduegboaka Umegboro
For
my family
I received with a heavy
heart the sad news of your passing away. It's unfortunate you have left this
world to the great beyond but I know you are in heaven with god. Those of us
you left behind will celebrate the great life you lived on this earth .though
we will miss you but the good lord has taking you. i will always remember the
time when i am living with you, then when i am taking my study at Christ Royal
Secondary School Ihiala .
Mama you showed me love,
you cared for me , that is why I am working very hard hopping that one day I
will pay you back, but death could not let my dream come. You have departed
this world but you left behind a legacy of honesty, strength and righteousness.
Go in peace and rest with Lord. No more sickness and worries. Jee nke oma mama
. Ilove you mama.
Engr. Collins Mmadu . (Nwadiala)
It is so hard and painful to believe that you are no more.
Your sweet memories will always be remembered. I and my family missed you a
lot. We also pray that the good Lord will grant you eternal rest. Amen
Adieu Nwanyi bu ulo!
Adieu Ezi Nwanyi!
Adieu mama till we meet to part no more.
From Mrs. Ngozika
Umegboro-Akujieze and family
15. TRIBUTE TO MY FRIEND’S BELOVED MOTHER
Mrs Margaret Ekpo
CONDOLENCE MESSAGES
|
