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Tentative Memorial Program

Wednesday 20th July 2016

Wake Service at BANTAR Residence ( London, United Kingdom)

Date to be disclosed 

Wake Service in the USA.

Thursday 28th July 2016

7.30pm Wake keep at Presbyterain Church Mokondi, Limbe.

FRIDAY 29TH JULY 2016

8.00am        Removal of mortal remains  from Limbe Mortuary.
10.00am      Lying in state at Gwandua Residence at Sokolo, Limbe.
1.00pm        Church Service at Presbyterian Church Mokondi, Limbe.
10.00pm      Departure for Bali Nyongha

Saturday 30th July 2016.
7.30am        Lying in state at Bali Nyongha Residence
9.30pm        Funeral Service at Bali Nyongha Residence
2.00Pm        Internment
                     Refreshments
                     Funeral Rites "Cry-die"

Sunday 31st July 2016
9.00am     Thanksgivind service in church at PC Wosing(Ngeungap) Bali.
1.00pm     Family Meeting.


Any support towards Daddy's memorial celebration will be greatly appreciated. Contributions can be made through the following options:

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June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017
To my amazing Daddy, Lionel W.B.Gwandua,
on this day as I reflect back to a year ago, I find so much peace in god knowing that you are no longer suffering. Our heavenly father called you home to be with him and you where obedient. I just want you to know that it hurts me that I wasn't able to love on you again. I really wanted to see you again and I wanted you to meet your grandchildren. But, I know that the God I serve never makes mistakes. You did all you could do on this side and God said my son come on home. Daddy, I love you so much and thank you for being MY DADDY. GOD, THANK YOU FOR BLESSING ME WITH SUCH AN GENIUS FOR AN DAD. Your legacy will be carried out, because you have six children and 13 grandchildren of whom will go forth and get all that GOD has given us.

Love your first born child,
KAREN YVONNE GWANDUA
July 28, 2016
July 28, 2016
On behalf of Jolli 70s class mates to mama Grace Gwandua. Beloved sister, we share your loss. It is hard to take. we stand with you. Ashia.
Hortensia Ngang fohtung for the class of 1970 in Lourdes
July 18, 2016
July 18, 2016
Daddy: Thank you for the laughter you left in our home whenever you visited, the memories are still fresh and will remain in our hearts. We are grateful we can still find time to smile and laugh when we think of you.

We will miss you!!!

Rest in Peace Daddy Ni Lioniel.

Nuyonga
July 7, 2016
Since the 30th of June when Alice and I were informed that you were being rushed to Douala for emergency care, my prayer was a simple one. Lord, if it is his time, make us accept that call and receive him with YOUR PEACE. Yes and it did not take hours before I will be informed that my friend and Moyo finally journeyed on. I knew Lionel from Basel Mission School Bamfem, Kumbo, when most of you did not exist; that is around 1952. Then to CPC Bali. Then to the USA. Then to Tennessee and Penn State University. Then to Nlongkak, Yaounde at my residence. Then my sister Grace attracted his attention. Then marriage. And the relationship continued. Till this fateful 30th. Alice and I are broken. As a Family Head of the Mundis, what else can I say. Lionel, please rest in peace. We love you but the Almighty's Love supersedes.
July 5, 2016
July 5, 2016
You were a great man, you lived a wonderful life even though you are gone your memories will be there for ever. Ngwe, Gina, Kah, Aneh and Tiga I know it is hard but you people should celebrate Dad, he lived a good live and fought a good fight. Be there for mama. RIP Papa.
July 5, 2016
July 5, 2016
The Gwanduas,
 It is HARD to accept the death of a loved one; especially when you didn't have the chance to say goodbye; especially when the deceased was taken so suddenly and so shockingly at the prime of life and most especially when it seems like an irreplaceable part of your world is gone. The grief and the pain can be unbearable; you cry a river and your sorrow knows no end. You never really know what it's like until you are there yourself, but you look to God because he's the only one who can comfort you. You are scared of so many things that you never was before. You wish you could go back in time- You couldn't ask for more. You miss the wonderful plans you made. The memories you shared could never fade. But where do you go now? What do you do?
How do you continue to live without the departed.In times like these you need an anchor and this anchor is no one else than our Savior Jesus Christ. He is the solid rock. With him, it shall be well with your soul.
July 4, 2016
July 4, 2016
Still can't believe you are gone. It's so difficult for me but its true, you used to tell me all will be well, let me stay cool. Thank you for the great memories. You will be missed dearly. RIP Uncle Lionel
July 3, 2016
July 3, 2016
You will be greatly missed Bambot. May your soul rest in perfect peace
July 3, 2016
July 3, 2016
The Lord Gives and The Lord Takes. . . .

For Giving Us A Father, Grandfather and a Friend, We Say THANK YOU LORD.
For the lives he touched and The People He Came Across, We Say THANK YOU HEAVENLY FATHER.
For Every Second I Spent With Him On Earth Will Forever Be Cherished And Remembered And I Say Merci Mon Dieu.
I Thank My God Each Time I Think Of You And When I Prayed For You, I Prayed With Joy.
I Am Grateful For A Life Well Lived.
I ll Miss You Daddy. Adieu.
July 3, 2016
July 3, 2016
Uncle Lionel, I still can't wrap my mind around the fact that you have departed from us. You were a great Father and Uncle. I will never forget the vacation we spent in Bamenda and how much fun our families had together when you moved to Limbe. You raised a wonderful family and you will never be forgotten.

Rest in Paradise Uncle!
July 3, 2016
July 3, 2016
My Dear Grandpa,
I remember that you were always good to me. I am so sad you moved to heaven. We had the best memories together, I hope you are OK with the Angels.
Love, Tyra Bantar.
July 3, 2016
July 3, 2016
Oh my dear Grandfather!
I can just remember how you used to make us laugh when we were sad. You used to take us out to buy our toys and dresses, then during school days you took us to school. Now you are gone; it is so painful but I have to put it in the hands of the Lord. I know you went through suffering too and I cannot stand to see you gone. It will hurt a lot but that is how life is.Everybody has their time to go, so I will be strong for you. May you find peace were you are and may the Lord be by your side always.
From Your Granddaughter,
Gina-Leonella.
July 3, 2016
July 3, 2016
Dear Grandfather, I will not cry again because I know that you have gone to rest. I understand now that crying will not bring you back. Good bye.
From Joey
Your Grandson.

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June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017
To my amazing Daddy, Lionel W.B.Gwandua,
on this day as I reflect back to a year ago, I find so much peace in god knowing that you are no longer suffering. Our heavenly father called you home to be with him and you where obedient. I just want you to know that it hurts me that I wasn't able to love on you again. I really wanted to see you again and I wanted you to meet your grandchildren. But, I know that the God I serve never makes mistakes. You did all you could do on this side and God said my son come on home. Daddy, I love you so much and thank you for being MY DADDY. GOD, THANK YOU FOR BLESSING ME WITH SUCH AN GENIUS FOR AN DAD. Your legacy will be carried out, because you have six children and 13 grandchildren of whom will go forth and get all that GOD has given us.

Love your first born child,
KAREN YVONNE GWANDUA
July 28, 2016
July 28, 2016
On behalf of Jolli 70s class mates to mama Grace Gwandua. Beloved sister, we share your loss. It is hard to take. we stand with you. Ashia.
Hortensia Ngang fohtung for the class of 1970 in Lourdes
July 18, 2016
July 18, 2016
Daddy: Thank you for the laughter you left in our home whenever you visited, the memories are still fresh and will remain in our hearts. We are grateful we can still find time to smile and laugh when we think of you.

We will miss you!!!

Rest in Peace Daddy Ni Lioniel.

Nuyonga
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July 23, 2016
15 How Great Thou Art

I will love to have a subtle personality with strong intent to inspire.Thats what we should be as recollected in Daddy's personae. Thank you God!!

Rest in Peace Daddy

Robby 

Eulogy By Ma Edith Muluh

July 19, 2016
  Daddy,
I remember you as far back as 1974/1975 when you got married and took me to Yaounde as your first child,I remember all the sweet times we had together whenever I came for holidays, Daddy was strict but very understanding, I thank you for all the good advice you give me ,I will always remember you,may you gentle soul RIP till we meet to part no more Amen, from your daughter Muluh Edith alias Aunty Ma Edith  

i will miss your good humour

July 18, 2016

Uncle its a pity you have to pass on before I start regretting to remind you of the good things you did for me. I honestly thought 71 was not old enough and that you still had some time. I will miss you dearly.
Do you remember our trip from Kedjom Keku to Nkambe and my first taste of gizzard at Kumbo square? That was a few months to the beginning of my secondary school days in CPC Bali and also a few months to your wedding (1975). 
Do you remember the two football encounters between PWD and Tonnere and PWD and Canon all in Douala? Yes you took me to those two matches when PWD won the quarter and semi finals of the Cup of Cameroon in 1979. That was my first trip to Douala, an interesting trip but also a sad one when my little bro passed on. Really sad as I saw my two uncles weep profusely. I miss you too Bengyela Nigel. 
The memories are many.
Do you remember  requesting for breakfast from Shen and asking me when she will be back in Cameroon to prepare the breakfast? But Uncle you made a promise which you have not fulfilled, to wait for that breakfast and the wine I promise to bring along with my doctoral certificate which you badly wanted to hold in your hand.
Yes you were the dad I had to lean on when I lost one in 1994 and another in 1998, my father inlaw. You knew these two so well and why you always had some good advise for us.
Oh your good humour will be missed, mixing kedjom and mungaka and at times Lamnso.
Uncle Lionel, Rest with the Lord. 

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