May the souls of these two wonderful people (Nkele & Miss) rest in PEACE!
We came in contact with each other in early 1996 and through conversations, i realised that he was searching for a friend and a life partner. After some exchanged visits, we both agreed to spend our lives together and form a family. During the period of courtship, it was clear that he was a man of principles, out spoken, and of few words.
During our 19 years of marriage, we learnt to lean on each others strength and weaknesses. we were blessed with 3 girls, and 2 boys. Our 5 kids wee so much fun of their dad as he was a very caring and loving father. He did not spare any effort of his in providing for their education, health, social and especially spiritual needs. He neglected his own needs to satisfy the needs of his family. He had a one on one relationship with his children, who always hover around him like chicks to mother hen. Whenever we spent our holidays in kumba with my mother in law, upon our arrival back in Dschang, his welcome words were often "you people have brought back life into my house". That was his own way of saying he had been missing his family. He was a happy father and husband who sacrifised a lot for his family's happiness. He never had a reason to complicate life. He always laughed his way out even in very difficult moments knowing that God is in control. He had a very positive and optimistic attitude towards people and in every situation he encounterd during his stay on this earth.
For 18 years out of our 19 years of marriage, my husband never slept on a bed because of ill health. But, in December of 2014 we realised he had lost his appetite, and had lost some weight due to the fact that he wasn't eating well. That was when our hospital strips began. From Dschang district hospital, to Douala military hospital, Douala reference hospital, St Mary's hospital Shishong, St Francis poly clinic Kumba and back to Douala reference hospital. Despite all the iferent tests ran by different doctors in all the above mentioned hospitals, no clear diagnostic was ever given. On August 28th 2015 he was called to glory. So suddenly the flame of his candle died down and the doctor told me "modern medicine did not see anything that killed your husband". Oh! my God and father why? why? why? Mr Charles Nkele Makumba was the most caring and loving husband, father, brother, and son anyone could ever ask for.
Peace Perfect Peace my love, my hero, my rock, and my world, till we meet to depart no more. ADIEU DADDY!! I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU.
PAMELA MAKUMBA
Death, the cessation or termination of life. So many people see in death nothing but a cruel seperation from loved ones. Even good and religious people can make that sad mistake.
In death there is certainly a very real pain and sorrow of physical seperation. But it is equally true that our loved ones remain with us. They do not just go off to some dark and distant place. They simply continue into eternal life. We do not see them because we are still in the darkness of this world. But their spiritual eyes, filled with the light of heaven, are always aware of us as they wait for the day when we shall share their perfect joy. We are born for heaven and we end this life of tears to begin our life of endless happiness.
To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven' A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to plug up that which is planted;
A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
A time to get, and a time to loose; a time to keep and a time to caste away
Despite the fact that we mourn for our brother, we know that he is not completely gone. He is still watching over us until we meet again.
