This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Felix (JERRY) Ebongue Mabongue, 57, born on August 15, 1957 and passed away on May 12, 2015. We will remember him forever. He leaves behind a loving wife and two children.
LYING IN STATE AND SERVICE
DAY SATURDAY 13TH JUNE 2015 TIME: 14:30 PM - 17:00 PM
ADRESS: T. Cribb & Sons Group of Companies, VICTORIA HOUSE , 10 WOOLWICH MANOR WAY, BECKTON, LONDON E6 5PA
TRANSPORT: DLR TO BECKTON STATION. ADDRESS IS DIRECTLY OPPOSITE THE STATION. There are also buses from all over London.
WAKE KEEPING
DAY: SATURDAY 13TH JUNE 2015 TIME: 18.45 P.M. - 05.00 A.M.
VENUE: 83 UPPER CLAPTON ROAD HACKNEY, LONDON E5 9BU
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Leave a tributeOne year gone is like a day. The memories of you are so fresh and deep rooted in my mind.
Continuous weeping will not do as much good as praying for the peaceful repose of your soul as well as the protection of the family you left behind. Continue to rest in perfect peace uncle and prepare for us here behind a special place in God's bosom.
I also want to thank you on behalf of Nnammy, Dou, Gabriella, all your God children and all the children you so much loved and they loved you too. No wonder you were also called "PAPA FOR PIKIN THEM" ,a name I cherished and was so proud of.
Your early return to the Almighty has caused an everlasting pain and void in my heart but I know God knows best.
The past seventeen years have been the best of my life and I thank you.
I will always miss you but above all, will love you forever
Sleep Well my darling
anne kelly (the girl)"
My heart bleeds as I write this. I knew you for a very short time which will ever remain memorable as it has created a very strong impact in my life. You fought hard and went out of your way for my stay in this country to be extended so as for me to finish my studies.
Eventually, I completed my studies with outstanding results, gave birth safely and my stay was extended. Just as I was preparing to come to London and show you the baby, I heard the horrible news of your passing away. How I wish I knew you for a longer time. But I know you have passed on to a better life.
THANK YOU UNCLE and rest in perfect peace.
I will ever remain grateful to you.
In Revelation 21:4 God promise to end all human suffering, "He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away". As Christians we have the hope of resurrection when we shall meet to part no more.
Farewell my brother Jerry Jerry, from your Kkkkkk
Why leave so soon our hearts are in pains that can go away.
I remember the first you saw me l introduce my self to you and you said am your sister that you know my big brother that you used come spent time in our house so since then it makes feel happy to see l that l got a big bro here.Am sorry that l did not keep in touch all this time then God been so nice make to meet again at a party then you promised you will come visiting not knowing that it will never happen.Thanks for know you God knows why now just have gentel sleep till we again.
Rest in Pefect Peace Pa Nammy.
Masa you check out so soon.
Thanks for stopping by. If you had not passed over it would have been fun to tell you about this but it was a dream.
What a profound encounter? I am glad we had such a good time and you saw me off as usual. The only surprise was how fast you disappeared on the horizon into the mist as you returned home. Turning around to give a last wave and shout you were gone faster than usual.
The next day or two Mark couldn't get in touch but finally I got the message through Doc - Kuma Nkuo. I spoke to Bijou first and as soon as she mentioned one of our friends in London then I knew who and what had happened. The dream made sense then and I know prof would have told you we missed you guys a couple of times.
It was good to see you looking so well and happy. Your visit eased my pain and guilt for not seeing you in the physical for such a long time. That jolly encounter was confirmed by your daughter's testimony that you wear a smile in your sleep.
Thanks for the fun-times and challenging times we journeyed through.
We will meet again.
Rest in Peace! Big-Boy in the name of Jesus the Christ. Amen!
And the measure of its worth and value.
And every single life you touched.
While you were on this earth.
We wish to pay our last respects.
That's why we all are here.
To thank you for your friendship.
And all the memories we hold dear.
It’s been a privilege to have known you.
We were family not just friends.
And we will carry you in spirit.
Until we meet up once again.
REST IN PEACE DAD(FELIX MABONGUE EBONGUE Esq.)
How again pa?
Our brothers and sisters have said most of it and its all true and many more to come and they will all be telling, the truth; of a great guy I know off only too well. We did agreed on many things and on most things.
We came to a conclusion that, "what ever is true, got to be nice"; Death is bound to be nice. Knowing you Felix; you only settle for the best.
Yeah! How many times have you tried getting away from me bro? But I always catch up with you. This time shall not be different my good friend and brother.
They say you are gone, but; I laugh at them knowing that you are just around the corner in our minds. He always escapes but he knows I'll find him.
Yeah! The many things we did together, how can one forget?
The many things we were still yet to accomplish, rest assure we shall.
Yeah! Many will miss you; Anne-Nyun your God daughter ; Mya-Suukyi, Easter etc. but me, no; because you are with me every minute of the day.
Yeah we shall always be together my Brother.
Make sure you reserve the best seat in the house for me Yeah.
When I have concluded our plans I shall take the next Train out Yeah;
See you soon; the one and only Yeah.
Many love to the family, we can only get stronger.
At least you had the greatest revenge of all against death by living a life full of happiness and mostly ups and ups. Missing you so much.RIP Your bruv Athanasius Kebei
God Looked around his Garden
And found an empty place
He looked down upon the earth
And saw your tired face
He put his arms around you
And lifted you to rest
Gods garden must be beautiful
He always takes the best
He knew you were suffering
He knew you were in pain
He knew you would never
Get well on this earth again
He saw the suffering was rough
And the hills were hard to climb
So he closed your weary eyelids
And whispered "Peace be thine"
It broke my heart to lose you
But you didn't go alone
For a part of me went with you
The day god called you home
The fact your not here
Will cause me lasting pain
Until the day my time is up
I can't wait to see you again... Daddy
You fought your illness hard like no other. Strongest man I have ever known. I am thankful to have spent my wonderful, unforgetting 15 years with you. You made my childhood the best. And when i went to see you in the chapel. I cried non-stop till when i looked closely at you i was relieved. You passed away smiling. Your smile showed all the pain and distress had been vanished and you looked so relaxed and peaceful. It made me happy that you left in that way.
Rest in peace
Love you Daddy
Chris Fokumlah
Jerry I remember the days in Bali especially that dream football team with you and Awantu as goalkeepers with Ntonifor, Atanga Chi and Akale as attackers and Atanga John and Ngolo as defenders.
Yes during foundation Day you mesmerized the staff and students in those days when a live band was hired to perform during the celebration. Yes you will get up and take the guitar and with the members of the CPC orchestra perform one of those beautiful songs.
Barrister when I met you in London in the 1990s you were the same old Jerry that we knew, soft spoken and kind hearted. Yes a successful lawyer and though I never had the chance to meet your family since you wedded after I left the United Kingdom, the pictures speak for themselves that you were also a successful family man.
It was sad to hear of your passing.
May Your gentle Soul Rest with the Lord.
Anger in my heart...
I'm searching for a better world
I'm searching for a better world...'
That was the first recording you made at CPC Bali.
We borrowed a staff member's machine to record it.
I pray that you have indeed found a better world, Jerry!
The void that you have left behind has begun to sink in and become more real as minutes tick by and days roll on.
Your Kindness, soothing words at time of distress, love for children, and your love for life will forever resurrect in our memories, as you are called up for higher purpose by the mighty one. May you remain in his blossom until we meet again.
Such sad news but at least you are in a better place! I sincerely thank God that I was here in England and not in Ghana, because at least it gave me the chance to see you one last time.
It was you, Jerry that encouraged me to study for a law degree, buying me my first law book and giving me many words of encouragement every time I felt like giving up. Thank God I didn't, as I graduated with an upper 2:1. Thank you Jerry.
I remember the times we all spent together back in the early 80's, Buma and you playing your guitars. You in your denim dungarees! You were a great musician, you even played with Primal Scream.
I'll miss you Jerry, and even though I live in Ghana it was nice to know you was at the end of the telephone. I give thanks that we stayed in touch and had a friendship that spanned more than 30 years. I will genuinely miss you Jerry. I love you. May God keep your family strong.
Rest in Peace
He who blows the pipe dictates the tune. Once again you have done your disappearing act like when you did it all those years back in Buea without letting me know.
I found in London and have lost you again but this I know where to look as I know you are going.
May He who is most compassionate gives you the best of welcome and grant His Holly Spirit charge over your wife and children. Fare well my friend it was short journey but He knows best.
Emmanuel Kum
Leicester
Augustine Fuondjing.
To his Family:
It will be almost impossible for anyone of us to say anything here today that can console you at this difficult hour and remove the clouds of disappointment which are floating in our deep skies. We can only hope that you will fine consolation from the universality of this experience since death comes to every individual. Tomorrow it will be our turn.
The amazing thing about death is that it is not aristocracy for some of the people but a democracy for all of the people. Kings die and beggars die too, rich men and poor men die, old people die and young people die too. Death comes to both the innocent and the guilty. Death is the common denominator of all human beings.
So death is not a period that ends the great sentence of life, but a comma that punctuates it to a more lofty significance. Jerry’s death is not a blind alley that is leading him into nothingness, but an open door which is leading him into life eternal.
No one shall ever replace him in my heart only because we have a history that no one else can ever tell. I will miss you forever. I will always remember our days in the trenches of our history books my brother. Cameroon has lost one of its greatest defender of the weak.
May Your Soul Rest In Perfect Peace bro.
Ferdinand Anye Ntumazah 3rd
Over the years, I would in the presence of friends, announce that, should I meet my fate in this country, you would be the one to take my remains home! You promised to, and today, you have broken that solemn promise, eh Papa?
It hurts Bro.!! But as it is said, " Our Father in Heaven loved you more, to have have taken you away from us"! What else can I do, but accept this our mortal fate, however grudgingly? Papa, go steadily and join the heavenly choir!!!
You touched and enriched the lives of so many, with love, affection and kindness!! For that alone, many and I, are exceedingly thankful and proud.
Papa Jerry, let me be brief for once. If I took it for granted and never said "thank you" for a service rendered, Bro., thank you, a million fold! If I never said..... Papa Jerry, you know ours was brotherliness! My problem was yours, and yours, mine!! We went about solving these, the best way we could, and we would always achieve results! Thank you Bro.
Go steadily Bro. I am looking forward to that day we shall meet again and part no more. Until then, I and your many famies, you leave behind, can only harbour and savour sweet memories of our time together here on earth.
In Prayer, I offer, " Hail, holy Queen" for the peaceful repose of your soul and I pray Mother Mary shall accept you as her son, among many!
Gone, but not forgotten Papa. In my heart, you shall remain, my dearest, closest Friend and Brother.
Papa Yeh, Papa Jerry, may your soul rest in eternal peace.
But the blow was hard, the shock severe;
We never dreamed your death so near.
But only those who love can tell
The pain of parting without farewell.
God give us strength to face this blow,
What it meant losing you, no one will know.
To hear your voice, to see your smile,
To sit and talk with you a while;
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
Your memories will forever remain with me for you were more than a Brother, you were a friend a father; you were God sent in my life. You fought my battles for over 24 years that I knew you, your passion to help people that you met along your journey on earth was incredible. You left a legacy that everyone you touched will never forget. Your stare at me during the remaining last minutes of your life on earth shall never depart me. "gentle as a lamb with the heart of a lion" R.I.P.
You are gone but never will be out of my mind, ever to be remembered! I believe whilst I mourn you, heaven is having a party for your arrival. All your friends and family gone before you are celebrating your arrival. You have left a gushing gap here though that no one can fill. Your presence everywhere you went was capturing. We all wanted to say one or two things to you though you were a private man the way you conducted your life.
I will miss your buoyancy, kind hearted and openness to who ever was in front of you. Thank you for being an amazing brother whom I emulated, a wonderful father to children and just the right man for my good friend, Ann.
REST IN PEACE JERRY, I know we shall meet to part no more on the shores of paradise as you sleep in the bossom of your creator.
Will miss you!!
Your passing is a colossal loss for me! You were always the loving supportive big brother, I never had! I will forever cherish our time together! But now, we must be there for your most precious legacy, your children, wife and the rest of the family! Rest in Peace dear Felix!
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One year gone is like a day. The memories of you are so fresh and deep rooted in my mind.
Continuous weeping will not do as much good as praying for the peaceful repose of your soul as well as the protection of the family you left behind. Continue to rest in perfect peace uncle and prepare for us here behind a special place in God's bosom.
I had not seen or spoken to you for a long time. I assumed that everything was fine. How could it be otherwise? That is why I could not believe Mabi when she told me.
I have shed tears for the great void you have left amongst us, but even more so for not being there when you most needed me. A glass of water, a word of comfort would have been perhaps all you needed.
Our path met because of you friendship with my brother. In a very short time you became a member of the family and a regular figure to Stockfield Road where I lived with dad. I remember the discussions we had then on all imaginable topics and your great desire to study law. You achieved it and received the accolade you so deserved. That did not change you. You remained the same person, unassuming and gentle.
You will be greatly missed. Until we meet again, may you rest in perfect peace.
I really do wish i had as much stories to tell as those below. I would do anything for another life time just to spend time with you. Your words of advice will always be applied throughout my life. U promised me you will fight ur illness and that you will stay strong. Knowing how honest and honourable you are, i know u tried keeping your promise till u could fight no more. i hope u rest by Papa now. And if truely there is life after death, then i wont fail to be by ur side when my time comes.
Rest in peace Big bro!!
Chai uncle Jerry (my father in England) Why did you do this to us? Who is going to take me to all the prestigious restaurants you used to take me to? Who is going to come home each night with my favorite kebab and put it in the fridge if I was in bed? Who is going to come in and exclaim "ahh Yuoh, you don came" when I paid him a surprise visit? Uncle you were the father I did not have. When I visited you in April and took you in and out of hospital, I never knew I would be writing this just less than a month after. I go to bed every day hoping to be awaken by a phone call telling me it's not true. Uncle, you were full of wards of encouragement. You reasured me endlessly each time I hit a stumbling block. You never seizes from making me believe in myself. Uncle, no wards can describe how heart broken I am of your passing. You left us too soon but I am happy for the privilege I had to share some precious moments with you. Those moments I would cherish for my entire life. I remember how you never stopped telling me to avoid making Ezee cry as you don't like it. I therefore promise henceforth to do that. Rest in peace with the lord uncle. Untill we meet again, only god can heal the pains.