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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Moses Effim Enokpa. He leaves behind a large family and friends to celebrate his life. We will forever miss his kindly, gentle presence. There will surely be PEACE IN THE VALLEY FOR HIM.

 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
 2 Timothy 4:7.

Family Contacts

Grace Enokpa       +237675590309 (CAMEROON)

Lucy Enokpa       +237677578749 (CAMEROON)

Anastasia Jeffers  00447949641094 (UK)

Sally Chuwanga        +237677458660 (CAMEROON)

Dr Emmanuel Enokpa   4438806914/2402423415 (USA)

Daniel Ebai Enokpa       3017287500 (USA)

Daniel Eyong Enokpa        0033366642219 (FRANCE)

Helen Tambe          2404765220 (USA)

Grace Enokpen        7083368519 (USA)

 Sheila Ojong           2408553700 (USA)

 Miriam Enokpa         2404082947/2402423415 (USA)

 Palvine Enokpa      003336662219 (FRANCE)

 Wake

The Enokpa family will like to welcome friends and well-wishers to the celebration of life of the late Pa Moses Effim Enokpa. Please, join us on February 27th 2016, in Maryland to thank God and celebrate his 105 years on earth.

Living this long calls for only one thing, serious celebrations. Hope to see you all there.

Venue:                                                           Time: 9pm Prompt

Blossom Center

8741 Ashwood Drive, Unit G

Capitol Heights, MD 20743.

 

RSVP

 Dr. Emmanuel Enokpa – 4438806914 (MD)

 Daniel Enokpa -3017287500 (MD)

 Grace Enokpen – 7083368519 (IL)

 Helen Tambe – 2404765220 (MD)

 Sheila Ojong – 2408553700 (IL)

 Takang Ruphous – 6173198444 (MA)

 Sam Assam – 7087049773 (IL)

 Tabeyang Etchu – 2404622696 (MD)

 Veronica Akwe – 2403517730 (VA)

Bessem Enokpa -2404082947 (MD)


 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 



January 18, 2023
January 18, 2023
Today January 17 will make 7 years now that you started your long journey grandfather we still have you in our hearts 
May your soul continue to rest in peace

Your grandchild Elie Rostand SIYAPJE
January 17, 2023
January 17, 2023
Grandpa,

You were always loved, forever missed and will never be forgotten. A man of wisdom and wit(grandpa for sense). Your kind are a rarity, combined with much love and gentleness in all you did. Your legacy is to always be continued.

Rest in peace.
January 18, 2022
January 18, 2022
Hi loving ❤ father,how time flies. It's just like yesterday that you left us. You are always in my mind. Will continue to love you dearly and know we shall see each other one day. Rest in peace dad now and always in Jesus Mighty name  Amen
January 17, 2022
January 17, 2022
Grandpa cannot believe it is now 6 years since you had to leave us to rest. You were such an open hearted, welcoming and loving grand parent. The enjoyable times spent together in your presence at the store or on the front veranda of the house always comes to heart when you are mentioned is dearly missed. On this day your sense of humour and fun times are remembered. You are never forgotten and forever in our hearts. Rest in peace
October 18, 2021
October 18, 2021
Happy birthday dad, you are 111 years old today. Wow, we could have been having some fun now but I know you are at peace the Lord Stay blessed as always dad and we shall be together one day ❤ and never to part again. Always loving ❤ you dad.
January 17, 2021
January 17, 2021
Hi dad holiday back home was always enjoyable with your presence but it's not the same anymore as you are not longer there. It's five years today since you left us dad but you are always fresh in my memory as if it was yesterday. My love for you will never die till when we shall meet again to part no more. Lots of love dad and missing you so much.
January 17, 2021
January 17, 2021
Dad it's always good and enjoyable when I go home on holiday, but for five years now it is never the same dad because you are not there anymore. Know that I will always love you and the place in my heart for you can never be displaced by anyone. Love you always dad till when we shall meet again to part no more
March 5, 2016
March 5, 2016
Daddy, you lived your life quietly, constructively, kindly, selflessly, passionately, and productively. You did so for 105 years. During this time, you told the truth as you knew it, though some may not have liked that. This is no surprise considering how bitter the truth could be sometimes. That notwithstanding,” the truth is the truth”. Due to your inherent qualities, for example your kindness, some took advantage of you. In those situations, you kept growing stronger socially, financially and in God. This showed your strength because only a man with a backbone will remain as focused as you did through life. You were rarely angry. The very few times I saw you angry were when food was delayed. If you were angry for any other reason, I belief it was too short-lived for me to have noticed. May be one of the secrets to living over 100 years is, worry only over getting your food on time. You never used the words “angry, enemy, hate, wicked etc”. By who you were, I came to understand things like “empty vessels make the loudest noise, because you spoke less and calmly but made the most sense most of the time”, “be your brother’s keeper, because you cared about yours and others”, “ little things matter, because you did little good things everyday”, among an endless list.
You may not have known how much I admired your person, your deeds and the respect you got from your peers. I wish I had told you that in person. I guess you understood that given that just like you, I tried to do only the things that will bring praise to our family and glorify God. You have set the bar high for us, at the same time prepared us to be equal to the task. As you go, know that you will be forever missed and that your work here on earth was done well. I could not have asked for a better father, I could not have asked for a better you. You gave us so much and even in your death you give us reason to celebrate rather than mourn. Your final grade here on earth is an A+. It is time to rest.
GOOD NIGHT, DADDY.
Dr. Emmanuel N. Enokpa
February 14, 2016
February 14, 2016
Pa Moses Enokpa will be greatly missed. An Iroko tree has fallen! His quiet sense of humor and words of wisdom are irreplaceable. The one person that knew my father Pa Andrew Enowkpen's heart more than anyone else on this earth was Pa Enokpa - the best bosom friends ever. The two signified what true friendship is all about. Some words of wisdom I gained from Pa Enokpa in regards to friendship were that a true friend is one who will espouse your problems, spend sleepless nights with you, and know when to tell you to let go, and the friend who will trust you enough to drop it all, even if it means starting life or a career all over again - brothers from different parents. In giving the eulogy for his best friend 15 years ago, Pa Moses questioned where he would get another friend like Pa Andrew. They are now together to part no more. What a glorious reunion! RIP.
February 13, 2016
February 13, 2016
Dear Mr Enokpa

You have gone on to be in the arms of the Lord. There you will find an abundance of peace and tranquility. However, in your new abode on the streets of gold. There is great joy.

None of us know of the appointed time. Rest in peace, the gift to a good man whose life begins now. However, many of us are already dead. We only know it when we stop breathing. Victory is yours dear dad, your son in law Kenrick Anderson Jeffers.

!!Oh dad...Please keep the palm wine in the fridge!!
January 31, 2016
January 31, 2016
I had the opportunity to attend a few family meetings and witnessed Mr. M. Enokpa chair those meetings humbly and sensibly as the family head. He was methodical and unequivocal but at the same time very friendly.

The Lord gave him to us for 105 years and used him to serve his people in the enlarged family, Mamfe and beyond. He fulfilled his mission on earth with compassion and distinction and has transitioned to be with the Lord where he is renewed with strength, where he runs and isn't weary and where he walks in the Lord's kingdom.

On behalf of the Takang-avangaris, we extend our appreciations for all your service and wish you forgiveness and peace.

RIP!!!

Ruphous Takang
January 31, 2016
January 31, 2016
A golden heart stopped beating and hard working hands put to rest. Papa you are near even if I don't see you, I know you are with me.Even if you are far away, you are in my heart, in my thoughts and in my life. I know God put his arms around you and whispered ''come to me''. Thank you for always making me feel welcome. Rest in Peace
January 28, 2016
January 28, 2016
WHAT WE HAVE ONCE ENJOYED, WE CAN NEVER LOSE AND ALL WHAT WE LOVE DEEPLY BECOMES A PART OF US , PAPA, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS. PAPA SAY HELLO TO MY MUM. OH PAPA! IT HURTS A LOT BUT SLEEP TIGHT AS YOU ARE WITH THE LORD,TILL WHEN WE SHALL COME TO JOIN YOU AND BE FOREVER HAPPY.
January 23, 2016
January 23, 2016
Pa Enokpa has lived a fulfilled life indeed. It will be difficult for me when I next go to Mamfe, not to stop by the house and check on him. We just have to let you go! I pray the void your departure will create will be filled by the Spirit of God, Our Comforter and Counselor! Farewell Pa!
January 19, 2016
January 19, 2016
Rest in peace sir !You will remain ever green in our heart! Good night daddy
January 19, 2016
January 19, 2016
Pa Enokpa is one of the few elders from Mamfe who lived a decent life, doing what he thought was virtually right, very few people get to expire at your age but because you had a clean slate, you were able to get there. Papa your job on earth is completed and its time for you to join your creator the almighty God. We wish you the best as you continue the journey beyond. Rest in peace Papa.
January 19, 2016
January 19, 2016
May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace papa.
January 18, 2016
January 18, 2016
He called me his (German woman). He asked me how i was managing in Germany while my husband was in the USA. Papa, my time with you was short but it was full of humor. May you rest in the bosom of the Lord, and let my parents know you left me in good hands.Till we meet to part no more, RIP.

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January 18, 2023
January 18, 2023
Today January 17 will make 7 years now that you started your long journey grandfather we still have you in our hearts 
May your soul continue to rest in peace

Your grandchild Elie Rostand SIYAPJE
January 17, 2023
January 17, 2023
Grandpa,

You were always loved, forever missed and will never be forgotten. A man of wisdom and wit(grandpa for sense). Your kind are a rarity, combined with much love and gentleness in all you did. Your legacy is to always be continued.

Rest in peace.
January 18, 2022
January 18, 2022
Hi loving ❤ father,how time flies. It's just like yesterday that you left us. You are always in my mind. Will continue to love you dearly and know we shall see each other one day. Rest in peace dad now and always in Jesus Mighty name  Amen
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REMINISCENCE: Pa Enokpa & Small Mamfe

February 19, 2016

 

Plaque, Doc. Emman and the entire Enokpa Clan:

Pa Enokpa was verily the last of our Small Mamfe giants to succumb to the cold hands of death. After the demise of the likes of Pa Iyork, Pa Takor, Pa Ekpombang, Pa Ashu Capenter, Pa Eyong-Ashu, Pa Tanyi (aka Pa Tanye), Pa Takang, Pa Agbaw, HRH Chief Mbeng Besong, Pa Betek, Pa Agborbock, Pa Enow-tanya, Pa Wannobi, Pa Egbe Liberty, Pa Agbortarh (aka Court Clerk), Pa Oben, Pa Ayukegba (aka Who Knows Tommorrow?), Pa Mbiatem, Pa Cornor (aka Pa Corner), Pa S. A. Tataw ( aka HM), Pa B. E. Eyong (aka Head Master), Hon. S. A Ncha, Mrs. Niger Thomas, Hon.(Mrs) S A Eyong etc., we the Small Mamfe Home Boyz/Girls took consolation in the fact that we still had Pa M E Enokpa as an anchor of THE SMALL MAMFE Nostalgia. Now he too is gone! Where do we turn to for a true eye witness account of the evolution of Small Mamfe?  What a loss!

We will miss our last standing Pa very dearly, especially as he was the seal of that over-achiever generation of our famed Small Mamfe. But we are, however, glad that Pa left us at the “over ripe” age of 105. After all, how many people across the globe attained that too ripe of an age before eventually bowing out of this sinful world of ours?  May his gentle soul rest in Peace. Amen

 REMINISCENCE:
Pa Enokpa and Small Mamfe

It was early morning this day. As I walked through the small road, sorry foot path, from ‘Mobile Wing’ through Pa Oben’s ‘Coconut Island’ to the market, I remember meeting Pa Tabi (Sis. Elza Etchu’s Dad) coming out of his house - just behind our own house, on his way to work, the “Small Hospital” I mean. I also saw Pa B.E. Eyong and Mr. Ebai (Inspector of Education) greeting Mr. Ayuketah at the other side of the road, all on their way to work. Mr. Tabi was yelling hard to make sure Pa S.E Eyong and the others heard his greetings. Unfortunately that was when Mrs. S.A Eyong was riding past on her Honda 50. To make things worse, Pa Wannobi was at that same time struggling to climb the hill in his Land Rover, with M’fe Comm Devp’t inscribed on the right door. The rattling of the engine and smoke it generated rented the air and only added to the deafening engine sound of Madam’s Honda 50. I continued to run down the road on an assignment to buy njanga, and tron kanta for my mom, and to buy snuff for my father at Mr. Okocha’s at Main Street, just beside COMIC DANDY and OLYMPIC PHOTOS. If Okocha is not open, I know I cannot buy the snuff from any other snuff merchant… not even Mr. Nweke! It would be better and safer for me to go down John Holt to “borrow” from Pa Ashu Carpenter’s supply. The two brothers/friends will sort it out later.

I met Mr. Perry Arrey, with a Soccer Ref’s whistle dangling around his neck, on his way back from the Gov’t School Field where he went for early morning “practice”. He stopped by the road side to greet Mr. Etaharcourt, who was helping Mama Elisa get her kenja of bush meat over to her head. She was just from the Egbekaw Beach, were she went very early, to beat Mrs Enokpa (aka Mama Ngop) to “chatter” (buy all) bush meat from the Osagem, Eshobi, kesham, Nyang and Agborkim vendors. I didn’t like to see the face of Mr. Etaharcourt because of his painful injections to my buttocks (I preferred Pa Takor because he would rather give me “water water” medicines, instead of injections) at the small hospital. So I zoomed past them. As I was running on, I saw Ekoko Mangha Mangha chasing some other kids ahead of me. I think Otto Vonn (Dan), Ojomurphy, for “Eddy Murphy were amongst them. Pa Ekpombang screamed at Ekoko (with his usually thunderous voice) to ‘stop chasing those children’. I was still running fast, when I got frightened by a small green snake ‘zig-zagging’ its way into Pa Ekpombang’s abandoned  ‘aeroplane car’ that was gradually decomposing in front of his house. At the other side of the stream (Mo Nyene Ta Etta) were Pa Agbor-Ebock and Pa Enokpa, separating Mr. Njoku’s children, who were fighting. These two Pa’s took time to counsel the ‘two fighters’ to stop fighting and rather get ready to go to school.

Suddenly I saw Chief Mbeng Besong, with a big white towel hanging over his left shoulder, accompanied by Pa Agbor-tarh, entering Mr. Watch and Pray’s house. Outside was his coveted Peugeot 304. Pa Oben and Mr. Mbiatem were following closely behind.

Too many people on the road… the usually very narrow road. What’s going on? Mamfe go up maybe! Smoking S.M.O.G and Man No Rest lorries a la Okafor put weidge were everywhere. I also remember Ma Usuro (with her never healing chronic leg ulcer) was around the corner asking for alms near the “Reading Room”. All I heard was “Mma” “Mma” “Mma”; “Ete” “Ete” Ete”!

Oh, Good old Small Mamfe! All the giants gone!! Adieu Pa Enokpa, the last of the “Men” of Small Mamfe

To the Enokpa Clan: This is my own little way of joining you to celebrate the well spent life of our last standing Papa. While putting things together for the wake-keeping and funeral, just take a few minutes to enjoy the Nostalgia! We are together..

Dr. Peter T. Ako,

California

January 31, 2016

Mr. Enokpa Moses was born into the enlarged noble Ta-Akoayang- Ta-Enokpa Family. Upon the death of his father, and as the eldest son, he became the family head, a duty he served graciously and compassionately for decades until his death. As a privileged member of this enlarged family, I had the opportunity to witness him chair some of these family meetings to plan for the wake and funerals of deceased family members. He was sensible, methodic, clear cut and unequivocal and at the same time friendly and hunorous. I saw him as a very simplle and humble man. His sensibility and simplicity earned him respect beyond the family bounds. In short, Mr. M. Enokpa was a good man whom God sent to serve his people in the family and beyond and God gave him the priviledge to live for 105 years. He was the 1st of 5 children but the last of them to die. We were priviledge and blessed to have him in our family and are consoled by his positive impacts to many in Mamfe and beyond. We thank God for using him to serve and the opportunity he gave him to transition peacefully and painlessly. 

Though Mr. M Enokpa has transitioned, his lessons and values remain with us for ever. He waitef for the Lord and when the Lord come, he was ready as noted in Isiah 40: 28-31
" ...those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint." 
Mr. M. Enokpa waited and the Lord has come and given him the opportunity his life with strength and has mounted up with wings, he shall nomore be weary but will walk in the Lord's Kingdom.

On behalf of the Takang-avangari's, we wish him peace.

Ruphous Takang
Boston, MA USA.
 

Born as a Noble and died in Nobility

January 31, 2016

Mr. Enokpa Moses was born into the enlarged noble Ta-Akoayang- Ta-Enokpa Family. Upon the death of his father, and as the eldest son, he became the family head, a duty he served graciously and compassionately for decades until his death. As a privileged member of this enlarged family, I had the opportunity to witness him chair some of these family meetings held to plan for the wake and funerals of deceased family members. He was sensible, methodic, clear cut unequivocal and at the same time friendly and hunorous. I saw him as a very simplle and humble man. His sensibility and simplicity earned him respect beyond the family bounds. In short, Mr. M. Enokpa was a good man whom God sent to serve his people in the family and beyond and God gave him the priviledge to live for 105 years. He was the 1st of 5 children but the last of them to die. We were priviledge and blessed to have him in our family and are consoled by his positive impacts to many in Mamfe and beyond. We thank God for using him to serve and the opportunity he gave him to transition peacefully and painlessly. 

Though Mr. M Enokpa has transitioned, his lessons and values remain with us for ever. He waited for the Lord and when the Lord come, he was ready as noted in Isiah 40: 28-31
" ...those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint." 
Mr. M. Enokpa waited and the Lord has come and given him the opportunity to live his life with strength and has mounted up with wings, he shall no more be  weary but will walk in the Lord's Kingdom.

On behalf of the Takang-avangaris, we wish him peace.

Ruphous Takang
Boston, MA USA.
 

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