Maria Nwabuogo Azoba, (1929 - 2013) - ForeverMissed.com Online Memorials

Let the memory of Maria be with us forever: Mother of faith.

83 years old
Born on May 4, 1929 in Nigeria
Passed away on February 16, 2013 in United Kingdom

This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, MRS MARIA NWABUOGO AZOBA (nee AGWAI), 83, born on 4 May 1929 and passed away on 16 February 2013. We will remember her forever.

The Azoba Family regretfully announces the transition and memorial service program for their late mother, grandmother, great grandmother and wife;

Mama Maria passed on to the great beyond on February 16, 2013 in Essex, UK, after a brief illness. She is survived by the following who mourn her deeply:
Mr Christopher Nwabufo Azoba (beloved husband),
Children
-Rev. Sister Lucia Benedict Azoba (AGM), Mrs Monica Osemeka (Dominic), Mrs Anthonia Nduka (Ifeanyi), Francesca Ifeyinwa Azoba
Grand and Great Grand Children
-Rose Molokwu, John Molokwu, Ejiofor Molokwu, Frank Anyaji, Okey Molokwu, John Bosco Nduka, Ngozi Osemeka, Uju Nduka, Anthony Onukwuba, Chidi Nduka, Chiedu Valentine Molokwu, Tobechukwu Chukwukadibia Daniel Wilson, Lucy Isioma Gold Molokwu, Basil Chukwukadibia Molokwu, Mikel Olisamedua Molokwu;

Memorial and Thanksgiving Service
You are cordially invited to join our family in praying for the repose of the soul of our mother to eternal glory. Memorial Services have been scheduled as follows:
USA
Date: Saturday, 2 March 2013 beginning at 5.00 p.m.
Venue: Holy Name Catholic Church, 2901 Fontenelle Blvd, Omaha, NE 68104
followed by refreshment and remembrances.
UK
Date: Saturday, 9 March 2013 beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Venue: Holy Cross Catholic Church, Easington Way, South Ockendon, Essex,
RM15 5EJ, including viewing, followedby refreshment at the Parish Centre.

According to tradition Mum's remains will be conveyed to Nigeria from the United Kingdom for interment.
Nigeria
Full funeral mass service:
Date: 11 April 2013, Venue: St Mary's Catholic Church, Awka Road, Onitsha.

Cortege itinerary:
- 5C Wilkinson Street, Onitsha, full funeral service until 5pm.
- Transfer from Onitsha to Umuyagbo village, for burial.

May Mama's gentle soul through the mercy of God, rest in Peace. Amen.

For and on behalf of the family:
-Sister Lucia Benedict Azoba -  (402) 201 8758, srazobafn@yahoo.com)
-Ify Azoba - (+44 7956 539 434, adazobajnr@yhoo.co.uk) /

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February 16

My dearest mother.
I miss you loads.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Mummy ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

February 16

Miss u grandma, been thinking about u a lot lately. Love u loads.

Your fav,
Ngozi
❤️❤️

February 16

Mummy, Mummy
Happy 2024.
We are fine; everyone is.
I can't keep calm mummy because my mind is planning something very big. I will let you know about it in due course.
We love ❤️ ❣️ ❤️ and miss you. Kachifo.
Dr. Barrister Nkiru Ofodile

May 4, 2023

I love you mum.❤️

May 4, 2023

Mummy happy birthday in heaven.
We love you.
Forever you will be in our hearts.
Your daughter
Barrister Nkiru Ofodile

February 22, 2023

Once again mum Ash Wednesday.
Remember your last Ash Wednesday ten years ago with Father Jim. He understood what you were doing. Mass twice in a day. Your last Communion:
MOTHER OF FAITH:
You slept with the hope of rising again.
May you soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God Rest In Peace.
Amen

February 17, 2023

Hello Mummy, please pick up my call. We are fine here in the UK. My praying partner, I miss you. What God cannot do, does not exist. We working very hard with and for the government. Mummy, I am attending my graduation from double Master of Laws in 2 months time from one of the prestigious universities in London; I will raise a glass for you. We meet to part and part to meet again Mama. Sleep well ezigbo nne.

February 17, 2023

Mama, I really miss you as always. Eternal rest grant you and let our Lord’s perpetual light shine upon you may your soul continue to rest in peace Amen

February 17, 2023

Eternal rest grant unto grandma, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.

February 16, 2023

Mamam, I can’t believe it is ten years you left us. It is your first daughter. I missed you a lot nnem Maria. I wished the way I see you in my dreams are in real life. I know that one day, we shall be together to part no more. For now, mama nodu ofuma, your children and grandchildren and spiritual children are doing their best.
You always intercede for us. The time has come for you and all the Saints to intercede for our country Nigeria in the fourth coming election. I believe in whatever the Lord approves you all will throw down to us. We trust in you. Thank you for giving birth to us. May you continue to rest in the peace of heavenly kingdom. Amen! Adaeze

February 16, 2023

Rest on Mama, remember us your children here still running our race of salvation. Missing you always. Thanks for being a role model!!
Hannah Okoh

February 16, 2023

Ten years gone already. It seems like yesterday.
My heart is still heavy. When will it be easier mum?
Still miss you. Still wish I had a second chance.
Mum Ajao chocho loves and misses you loads.
Help me with your prayers as always mum.

May 5, 2022

Dear Mummy
Happy birthday to you.
I baked a Cake which I had with a glass of M.Rosè.
Bethany, Doctor Ken and I are doing great.
And oh, Bethany serves at Mass on Sundays.
I know you will be proud of her.
I will soon attend my graduation for my Master of Laws LLM LPS and I would have loved you to be at my graduation.
We all send you Sunshine and our love.
Continue to rest peacefully.
Amen.

May 4, 2022

Sunday is “Mother’s Day”, I will be missing you since I cannot pick up my phone and give you a ring. This song is for you. You are my mother forever. Happy Mother’s Day nnem!
Obu Onye ga adilim ka nne mulumoo?
Nnem ezigbo nne!
Mama mu gadili mu ka nne mulumoo
Nnem ezigbo nne!
Nne, nne, nne, nne, nne a maka
Nnem ezigbo nne!
Nne, nne, nne, nne, nne a maka
Nnem ezigbo nne!
Translation:
Who could be compared with my own mother?
My mother, a good mother!
My maa will be my beautiful mother!
My mother, a special woman!
My wonderful mom!
You are the best mom.

Momisco, Rest In Peace. Love you forever! My siblings are doing well. I love them much! Being orphaned is not easy. God knows the best!

May 4, 2022

Mama, I love you. You are greatly missed my lovely beautiful Oji Nwayo Nnem Maria. Continue to Rest In Peace.

March 3, 2022

Dear Mummy
I want to let you know that Bethany and I are fine.
I just finished my Master of Laws LLM LPS course sitting 18 core Law and Legal Practice examinations.
Mummy I am recovering from all over body exhaustion.
I would have loved to come with Bethany to Ockendon to re-energise in your house; I know that you would have taken over.
Rest on sweet Mummy.
We remember you always.
Amen.

March 2, 2022

Last Mass you attended mum even though you were so sick was the Ash Wednesday Mass.
Today’s Mass is that anniversary and it’s being offered for you and all the faithful departed through the mercy of God to rest in peace.
Amen…

February 16, 2022

Dearest Mum I love and miss you dearly.
Your wisdom and prayers I need so much.
I am sorry I wasn’t always listening when I should. Mother dear, may your gentle soul continues to rest in peace….

February 16, 2022

Continue to rest in peace Ma

November 8, 2021

Mama in life or dead you will be remembered and honored for your contributions and exemplary life. Recently, you were one of the recipients of “Diamond Award” in our home parish, St. Mary’s Catholic Parish, Inland Church, Onitsha. Thanks for leaving us an example to follow in your footsteps. Love you always, RIP. Mother Lucia Benedict Azoba, AGM

November 6, 2021

Love and miss you mama❤️

May 4, 2021

Mama! Mama!! Mama!!! I know you can hear me. I know you're within the winds flying with the angels. I sense you in the wind and i sense you whenever i am down, gently telling me that all will be fine!. Just last Sunday white feather landed on my face and my thought went straight to you as i opened my door,, when i checked the time, it was exactly the time you return from morning mass and i smiled! Wispering to myself ohhh mama!!!

February 17, 2021

Grandma,
I miss you dearly.
I still have the teddy you gave me , and every encounter reminds me of your caring self.
May you rest in perfect peace.
Gone but never forgotten.
Love from Ify

February 16, 2021

Hello Mummy.
I miss you Mummy.
"Onye Odili Mma, nne ora"
Princess is now 10 years old.
Ever cheerful and happy Mummy.
Thank you for your loving care.
May you continue to rest in peace.
We meet to part and part to meet again. Amen.

February 16, 2021

You are never forgotten and will always be loved Ma by everyone who you touched their lives. May your gentle soul continue to rest in Peace Amen.

February 16, 2021

It seems like this morning that I heard your voice the last time talking to me. You called me Sister. You asked me to see that my siblings and I relate well, that we forgive each other, take care of Joe’s children and live a good life together. Mama we are doing our best. Pray for us. We missed you badly, I do indeed. God wants you all to Himself and that we cannot argue. We love you dearie. Ojinwanyo no dey get hurt. Rest in perfect peace. Amen!

February 16, 2021

Ash Wednesday tomorrow.
8years today❤️
Miss you mum

February 16, 2021

8 yeas already.
Yet I’m still sore.
My heart still aches.
I still miss not having you around.
Tears still flows when I think of you not being there.
How things have changed. A lot has happened. Mum I wish I can share these strange happenings with you.
Missing your wisdoms and gentle advice. Ojinwayo.
Rest In Peace mummy.

October 7, 2020

I love you mum❤️

May 7, 2020

Mum.
Thank you for being my mother.
Thank you for giving me my siblings.
I love ❤️ and miss you loads...
Rest In Peace..... Amen.....

May 5, 2020

Nne oma, words can not describe how much am missing you every day. So far none can be compared to you!!! Many gestures reminds me of you. I know you're an angel now. Do not forget me when you fly by me!!! You will forever be green in my heart. My mama with the diamond heart, sleep well!!!

May 4, 2020

Happy Birthday in heaven nnem oma. You are dining with the Angels and Saints. I miss you so much. Thank you for being my mom. Love you forever

May 4, 2020

Rest on mama and keep praying for us.
We miss you
Hannah

May 4, 2020

Wishing you a happy birthday grandma, currently celebrating for the both of us. Love and miss u ❤️
4th of May
My birthday twin ❤️

February 18, 2020

I lite a candle for you mum and know that you are resting in peace.
I had a request and prayed for your intercession. My prayer had been answered.
May your kind soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God continue to rest in the Lord.
Amen....

February 17, 2020

Grandma,
Continue to rest in perfect peace.
Angel in heaven continue to watch over us.
Love you and miss you.

February 16, 2020

Forever missed. Rest on mama and keep praying for us your children. We love you.
Hannah O

May 4, 2019

It would have been wonderful to have here this day!! God knows best and am sure you're in a better place. Happy 90th anniversary, your memory will be ever green in my heart.

February 19, 2019

Cherished memory: Mama it is six years now, wow! How time flies, i still expect that knock on my front door each time i return from work and open my window.
Just to let you know that i still cherish my mopping bucket, my cleaner referred to it as 'old', and threw it away. I calmly told her that it is old but i cherish it so much as it reminds me of the thoughtfullness and kindness of a wonderful mother to all. I took the bucket back into the house!
I still miss my bitter leave soup mama!! No one prepares it with love like you do.
Fondest and loving memory of you always, continue to rest in the bossom of our Lord.

February 19, 2019

Mama Sister I know you are praying for us. We miss you badly. One day we will be with you in the heavenly homeland where we can part no more.
The people of Gbaituko in Shiroro Local Government Area are grateful that you are protecting the children who attend your school (Maria Azoba Academy). They have nearly two children that has been given educational opportunities to fight illiteracy. Thanks for your blessings and thanks to Father Vitalis for honoring your name in this school. Adieu mama. I love you so much. Adaeze

February 16, 2019

Mother of faith. It’s been 6years already. The thought of you not being here still brings tears to my eyes. It all seems like yesterday.
I still miss you sorely and cry every so often. I often recount our last few days together. You knew it was time. I did not prepare. I believed you couldn’t leave so soon but Mother Mary wanted you to rest by her. I know you’re in a better place, so Rest In Peace and pray for us. Sometimes I feel so empty not having you around. I miss you and I miss daddy too. May your gentle soul RIP...❤️❤️

February 20, 2018

I still go to Onitsha and half-heartedly look up to my right, somehow hoping to see you. I know you are in a better place and while that is the only comfort we have, it still doesn't change how much we MISS you.

February 17, 2018

It's been five years,but seems like yesterday. I will continue to miss you.May you continue to rest in perfect peace of our Lord and may perpetual light shine upon you. Rest in peace Mama. You are a good role model

February 16, 2018

"Even in death Ma you are still loved by everyone whom you touched. You are truly missed and my prayer is that you continue to Rest in peace".

February 16, 2018

Five years today I was at a loss. Today again I’m still at a loss. I still miss you mummy & the tears still flows. When will it get lighter I wonder. I still cry for not believing that it was time for you to go.
I love you and wish we had more time.
May your soul rest in peace. Amen.

February 16, 2018

Mama, i really miss you, more than words can express. I pray that you will continue to rest in the bossom of our Holy mother, Mary and all the saints and angels. May your beautiful soul rest in peace. I will continue to love.

February 16, 2018

Forever in our hearts.
Continue to rest in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.

October 14, 2017

Mum...Tears still run down my face when I relive that last day with you at Basildon not believing that you won't be going home with me in human form. Mum every time the lift the host I remember you as a faithful believer and pray to have your kind of faith. Mum I love ❤️ and miss you.

February 21, 2017

Mama I can't believe you are gone for four years. I hope you all our loved ones are looking out for us. I miss you dearly. Some days are better than the other. However, your anniversary brought tears to the eyes of your last born child Francesca that zip had to console her. Do pray for her. She took care of both of you very well. I miss you my lovely mom and I hope you continue to intercede on our behalf to God. God be with you. Sister, that was what you called me all the time. I feel like being your sister is lovelier than being your daughter. Sister Azoba. The Ad Gentes Missionaries are going to profess five ladies this year and ordain two priests and two deacons. One is Issele-Umu diocese your own. Thanks for giving us life. Love ya plenty even in death

February 21, 2017

I miss you and papa, Joseph, Charlie, Chizoba, Maria Theresa, Eyiuche, my beloved papa Onitsha, papa Umerum, my best friend Lucy and all the family members. I pray that you will all Rest In Peace. Amen