TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF THE LATE MARTIN ATIEKU – BY WIFE

,,Then I heard a voice from Heaven saying to me ‘ write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on ‘Yes’ says the Spirit ‘’ they will rest  from their labour for their deeds shall follow  them’. Revelations 14:13.

It is with a heavy heart that I pay this tribute to the memory of my dear husband Martin Atieku, who I count myself privileged to have been married to.

I have indeed been traumatized by your sudden death and I’m yet to come to terms that, you no longer belong here. It’s been over 32 years since our love for each other crystallized into marriage and through divine providence had been blessed with three children.

Sela our first son, who didn’t know that God had called you home, on the eve of their military passing out asked ‘where is daddy to see me pass out and share the joy with me?’ I could not give any response.

The date 29th September 2015 will forever be etched in our memory.

Brother, as I affectionately call you. on retirement a little over a year ago. You shared with me some of your investment plans which included the borehole which is already in operation.

We always share the plan we have for our children, grandchildren and the extended family.

Today, you’ve left me alone to soldier on, but with God on our side, the children and I will succeed.

I take consolidation in the scripture which says, And fear not them who kill the body but are not able to kill the soul, but rather fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell’’. Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? And one of them shall not fall on the ground without your father’s consent. Matthew 10:28-29.

With these I say fare thee well, my dear. Fare thee well till we meet again. Yaawo  ojogbaȠ Ƞ 

BIOGRAPHY

Mr. Martin Atieku was on born on April 16 1954 to Mr. Oscar Atieku and Madam Beatrice Jones at Nsukwaw in Koforidua. He was the first born, he attended Koforidua Presby basic school and  at LA Nkwantanan Middle school at Madina. After his middle school, he train and worked a little while with the step father Mr William Freeman Jones(of blessed memory) as a draftsman.And further under took courses in computing.He went on to work with the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA)and Ministry of Defence data processing department (Burma Camp) rising through the ranks and retired as Operator supervisor in February this year.Though on pension,when there are challenges at Data Processing (MOD) he was called upon to assist.

Mr. Martin Atieku (Mr. Mart) got married to Madam Mary Quaye [User1] with whom he had 3 children, 2 boys and a girl.

Human as he was, he had his short comings, but he was affectionate with a personality which includes smiles, friendliness, generosity and happiness. This gave him many friends both young and old. Judge him not by his failures and short comings but by his goodwill, generosity, depth of friendship and deep sense of compassion that you receive while he was with you. Indeed, he was so affable that he endeared himself to all. He assisted many people.

It pays to share what you have with others as the bible says. There is more blessing in giving than receiving. His friendliness was so infectious that one could not be quiet in his presence. He made everyone feel happy and comfortable in his presence with his smiles and good counsel. He was someone you could not ignore. He was a father to all. He would be remembered cause of his generosity and kindness.

Mr. Martin Atieku passed away on September 28th 2015 after a short illness at the police hospital. The family has lost a jewel because he was all that.

May he rest in perfect peace with the Lord.

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