December 7, 2023
December 7, 2023
I have seen the Lord's goodness, His mercies and compassion.
I have seen the Lord's goodness ...
Hallelujah!
Praise the Lord ...!!
I have seen the Lord's goodness ...
Hallelujah!
Praise the Lord ...!!
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Buchi Okoli
July 23, 1962 – December 5, 2014
On Friday, December 5, Buchi was the front seat passenger in a car that was involved in an accident in Garaku village, Nassarawa State. He was travelling back to Abuja and passed away shortly after the accident.
Buch was born in Nnobi, the last of six children born to Samson and Comfort Ezeokoli. He grew up in Enugu and had his early education there. Buch was a proud ‘old boy’ of the Union Secondary School, Awkunanaw and went on to earn a Law degree from the University of Benin. He completed his Law School programme a year later and has always been happy to be identified as ‘Barrister’.
Buch was a committed Christian and was ordained a Pastor in the International Praise Church, Kaduna. He describes himself as a man with wide interests and these included: legal representation, politics, social justice and defending the cause of the voiceless, the unseen and the marginalised. Family meant everything to Buch and he placed himself repeatedly at services of anyone who was in need; whether they were biologically related or not. He saw himself as the Lord’s messenger, sent to serve the needs of humanity. Therefore he was very very proud of his O+ blood type, which saw him routinely and freely donating blood at hospitals exclusively for the use of patients who could not otherwise find a blood donor. Buchi was a giver; of his skills, his knowledge, his resources and everything that God blessed him with. If you had Buch in your corner in any situation, you were well and truly ‘sorted’. With his ever ready gap-toothed and dimpled smile, one thing was certain; there is no one who ever met Buch and forgot that they did. He was ALWAYS guaranteed to leave an impression on you...
Buchi is preceded in death by his father, Samson C. Ezeokoli (Ezeudoka).
He is survived by his wife (Uche); sons (Chibueze & Emeka); mother (Comfort); sisters (Joy Ulasi & Uchenna Ezemenari); brothers (Solomon, Chukwudi & Chinedu); aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and many many cousins in Nigeria and the diaspora.
A Service of Songs will be held on Saturday 24th January, 2015 at the King’s Castle Church, 162 Brinkburn Street, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2AR. Time: 12noon – 2pm. Family, friends and associates in the axis of the United Kingdom and Europe are invited to join us to celebrate Buchi’s life and give thanks to God for the blessing that he was to us on this side of eternity.
Funeral service and interment will hold on Friday 6th February, 2015 at Samson Ezeokoli’s family compound, Afor Nnobi, Idemili South LGA of Anambra State. Time: 10am
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December 7, 2023
December 7, 2023
The pleasant memories remain; of inspiring moments with the vibrant, dedicated, outspoken and dependable friend, family member and God's minister.
Times without number, circumstances, emerging issues and trends cause us to imagine what would have been or how he would have responded to the increasing complexities in around the church, country and the world.
We can best just imagine.
Rest on 'Buch'.
Times without number, circumstances, emerging issues and trends cause us to imagine what would have been or how he would have responded to the increasing complexities in around the church, country and the world.
We can best just imagine.
Rest on 'Buch'.
December 6, 2023
December 6, 2023
I sat down yesterday and asked my sister, what would have life been like if uncle is here right now , we talked about you and I felt your absence again and I kind of cried .
Onyenkem, continue to rest on !!
Onyenkem, continue to rest on !!
December 6, 2023
December 6, 2023
In memory of a beloved friend and Brother. It’s 9 years already, just like yesterday. May he continue to rest in peace in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ, whom he loved and followed in his life time.
December 5, 2023
December 5, 2023
Buch, 9 years on your indelible mark is forever with us. We will not forget your endearing smile and concept of how things should be carried out with a military precision and done absolutely well. Mr Efficiency that you are!
Your wife, your boys and we your brethren in the Lord missed you continually and dearly.
Sleep well in the Lord bro.
Your wife, your boys and we your brethren in the Lord missed you continually and dearly.
Sleep well in the Lord bro.
December 5, 2023
December 5, 2023
D Butch 9 years already!!!. But I still feel your presence. I know you are watching from heaven. Your testimonies echoes everywhere. I miss you so muuuuuuch. You can never be forgotten. Eacg time my phone rang and Iam searching for it inside my bag I hear your voice saying "Joy hand set not bag set repeat hand set". And I will laugh and tell myself Joy hand set not bag set. Rest in peace you fought a good fight of faith. You left your legacy. Anytime there is an issue in the family the exclamation is if Buchi was alive . God knows best. I am trying so hard to keep my heart in one piece. I love you dearly. Your sister Joy Ulasi
December 8, 2022
December 8, 2022
My beloved bros. You are loved beyond words, and definitely continued to be missed beyond measure. Bros..You will always be in my heart, in my thoughts and in my life. Continue to rest in peace..!!!!
December 5, 2022
December 5, 2022
I give thanks to God on your remembrance my brother. We thank God for His faithfulness over the past 8 years to Utchay, Chibueze and Emeka. Death is not final for us, but only a transition. The same good God keeping you over there is the same God keeping us down here, till we all meet again.
December 5, 2022
December 5, 2022
Mr Okoli is still been remembered. May his gently soul continue to rest in perfect peace.
Amen!
Amen!
December 5, 2022
December 5, 2022
To the enigmatic Buch, Your passing to glory was one of the few lightening experiences I’d encountered of such events. It impacted me so severely, though one may try to forget and move on, but it’s not easily erasable. I was on a mission trip to Nigeria when I heard the news. You were not sick, not hospitalised, not suffering from a lingering sickness signalling end of life ... Yours came like a flash! A man who was energetic and fit physically and full of life often with his trademark smiles.
I still remember we enjoyed sharing fellowship together in the work of the Lord.
We thank the Lord for keeping and helping DeUtch, Chibz and Emeks all along their journeys.
Sleep on in your Lord’s bosom dear bro in Christ till we meet again …
Pastor Banjo
Newcastle,UK
I still remember we enjoyed sharing fellowship together in the work of the Lord.
We thank the Lord for keeping and helping DeUtch, Chibz and Emeks all along their journeys.
Sleep on in your Lord’s bosom dear bro in Christ till we meet again …
Pastor Banjo
Newcastle,UK
December 5, 2022
December 5, 2022
D Buch my beloved Prince Charming. Your departure left a huge vacuum in my life which no one can fill. My consolation is that God took you at your best and you are resting in his bosom. Each time my phone rang and I search endlessly in my bag I hear you telling me " Joy o hand set not bag set" and I will smile and try to keep my phone within reach. You taught me to avoid distraction of any sort. Anything that is not adding values to you is distraction. D Buch You are forever in my heart. Most times I cry even now. May your soul continue to rest in peace. I love you beyond words that you know very well. D Utch your wife is a strong woman God is with your family. D Buch. D Buch please answer me I still look for that captivating smiles from the eyes. You are dearly missed but your memory lives forever in my heart
December 5, 2022
December 5, 2022
Remembered always.
This morning, with a smile, I recall the enigmatic Buch.
Time and time again, we keep referencing Buch in the things we see around and the encounters we have.
Rest on dear brother and friend!
The good Lord indeed is your keeper and the star on your crown.
This morning, with a smile, I recall the enigmatic Buch.
Time and time again, we keep referencing Buch in the things we see around and the encounters we have.
Rest on dear brother and friend!
The good Lord indeed is your keeper and the star on your crown.
December 5, 2022
December 5, 2022
Still miss you uncle. Recently only stopped dreaming about you. Cos I just recently finally got closure after living in denial for long. Now living in absolute joy..the joy that one morning we’ll get to meet you never to part no more. Continue to rest.
December 5, 2022
December 5, 2022
Odogwu, how greatly I miss you. All I could hear was ha Uchenna be anyi jeko …. You would have been proud of me , and I can’t imagine the njakari you would have used to finish your sister .
It’s still fresh but the lord is our strength and helper . He has been our solid rock.
Forever in our hearts……
It’s still fresh but the lord is our strength and helper . He has been our solid rock.
Forever in our hearts……
December 5, 2022
December 5, 2022
Eight years already ...
The Lord, our Ebenezer - our stone of help - has brought us into our year of jubilee.
We have entered our Rehoboth by His mercy and grace alone.
Glory to God in the highest, who alone does frightening miracles for us.
We have lived (and continue to live) in the goodness of the ever-faithful One ...
Hallelujah, He has won the victory ...
The Lord, our Ebenezer - our stone of help - has brought us into our year of jubilee.
We have entered our Rehoboth by His mercy and grace alone.
Glory to God in the highest, who alone does frightening miracles for us.
We have lived (and continue to live) in the goodness of the ever-faithful One ...
Hallelujah, He has won the victory ...
December 5, 2021
December 5, 2021
Seven years on ... and we still judge the Lord faithful ...
It IS wel with our souls ...
It IS wel with our souls ...
December 5, 2021
December 5, 2021
You will remain evergreen in my heart onye Nkem keep resting
July 23, 2021
July 23, 2021
You will remain evergreen in my heart onye Nkem keep resting
July 23, 2021
July 23, 2021
Always in our fond memories.
December 8, 2020
December 8, 2020
Keep Resting in Peace my Brother.
God giveth and taketh but will greatly console your loved family.
God giveth and taketh but will greatly console your loved family.
December 8, 2020
December 8, 2020
Dearly uncle. Its been 6years alot has happened. I still miss you everyday, thi vaccum is still not yet filled,but Jehovah bụ eze. You will always remain in my heart. I will always keep your memory alive forever. All the good times.... All our laughter.. Your funny dance continue to rest in the blossom of the lord.
Chichi
Chichi
December 6, 2020
December 6, 2020
My Dearest “personal person”
I can’t believe that it’s been 6 whole years since you joined the angels in heaven . Thank you for living and loving life to the fullest. My Uncle Buchi Love, there is no one like you. I will love and cherish my memory of you forever.
Rest on “Onye Nkem “
I can’t believe that it’s been 6 whole years since you joined the angels in heaven . Thank you for living and loving life to the fullest. My Uncle Buchi Love, there is no one like you. I will love and cherish my memory of you forever.
Rest on “Onye Nkem “
December 5, 2020
December 5, 2020
Oh! It’s been six years already. Just seems like yesterday. In loving memory of our dear Mr Okoli. He’s profoundly remembered in time & till eternity. He’s memories lives on . RIP Man of God!
December 5, 2020
December 5, 2020
Buchi continue to sleep in Gods bosom.
Heaven really gained an Angel.
Heaven really gained an Angel.
December 5, 2020
December 5, 2020
Jehovah Ebenezer has brought us into our Rehoboth .... His name be praised forever ...
December 5, 2020
December 5, 2020
Cant believe its been 6 years my friend.
Your family are doing well butch, be proud, your beautiful wife has done an amazing job with the guidance of our dear lord........
Continue to rest in peace butch.
God bless my friend.
Your family are doing well butch, be proud, your beautiful wife has done an amazing job with the guidance of our dear lord........
Continue to rest in peace butch.
God bless my friend.
December 5, 2020
December 5, 2020
Just a quick update my brother. Your people are doing well, God has truly been faithful. Continue resting in the bosom of your Lord and Master.
July 23, 2020
July 23, 2020
Happy birthday to you. You would have been 58 today. We still miss you. Its still empty and sometimes it doesn't make sense,but God is God and we have judged him faithful.
Keep resting onye nkem.
Keep resting onye nkem.
December 5, 2019
December 5, 2019
Keep resting angel
December 5, 2019
December 5, 2019
The Keeper of Israel has remained faithful to us ... we live to testify of His enduring faithfulness. Our God IS awesome and still in the business of moving mountains ...
December 5, 2019
December 5, 2019
My brother, as part of the heavenly cloud of witnesses, thank you for the encouragement you send down to us, to keep the faith, and remain faithful to He who called you and us.
December 5, 2019
December 5, 2019
In loving memory of Mr Onyeabuchi Okoli. Ah! It’s another year added. I thank God Almighty for his faithfulness upon his family. The passing on of a good man can never be forgotten, he’s remembered today and always. May his kind and gentle soul continue to rest. Amen!
December 5, 2019
December 5, 2019
I have to read your profile again and I paused and imagined what you/we would have been doing by now. I could hear your laughter and jokes...... I have a baby now dear uncle and he will be a Yr old soon. Your little chiiiichiii is now getting old.. Your memory can never fade and no one can ever replace all the times we shared together . Keep watching over us and continue to rest in the bossom of our Lord Jesus.
Miss you so much onye nkem
Miss you so much onye nkem
December 6, 2018
December 6, 2018
Testimonies of God's faithfulness continue to abound in our lives, sweet. We have not believed nor trusted Him in vain ... it IS well with us, in the name of Jesus ...
December 5, 2018
December 5, 2018
How time flies my brother. Out of sight, definitely not out of our minds.
Your memory and legacy continue to live long after you. We thank God for the privilege of our crossing paths with you this side of the divide.
Your memory and legacy continue to live long after you. We thank God for the privilege of our crossing paths with you this side of the divide.
December 5, 2018
December 5, 2018
It’s already four years Mr Okoli went to be with the Lord. Really? But still lives on in our hearts. He can never be forgotten. We still thank God for the impactful life he lived.
May he continue to rest till the trumpet sounds! Amen!
May he continue to rest till the trumpet sounds! Amen!
December 5, 2018
December 5, 2018
A brother and friend indeed, rest on!
December 5, 2018
December 5, 2018
It's another year. Been 4 interesting years without you. You are missed all year round. Got loads of news to share with you... I miss you UNC. I miss u alot. Continue to rest in he Lord.
July 23, 2018
July 23, 2018
Happy birthday bros, hope you are celebrating it up there, where lives like yours are truly celebrated.
Goke
Goke
July 23, 2018
July 23, 2018
Happy birthday to our angel in heaven.. Keep looking down on us.
You are missed always
You are missed always
July 23, 2018
July 23, 2018
This would have been your 56th ... hmm ...
We are doing alright, sweet. It's been busy ... challenging ... interesting ... but we are alright.
Be seeing you ...
We are doing alright, sweet. It's been busy ... challenging ... interesting ... but we are alright.
Be seeing you ...
July 23, 2018
July 23, 2018
hi,
today was not a good day and then I received this e mail to remember you by butch and everything has been put in perspective, I am blessed especially to have known you and continue to be involved in your families life, thank you.
your wife has done you proud.
God bless sir xxx
today was not a good day and then I received this e mail to remember you by butch and everything has been put in perspective, I am blessed especially to have known you and continue to be involved in your families life, thank you.
your wife has done you proud.
God bless sir xxx
December 6, 2017
December 6, 2017
Buchi you left a vacuum!
December 5, 2017
December 5, 2017
The Anchor still holds ...
December 5, 2017
December 5, 2017
Uncle Buchi You are still very much a big part of hearts we miss you!!!! Your bigness, your jokes your laughter and your no-nonsense persona!!! We rest in Christ knowing that he is well able to fill every void your departure has made.... He is helping us chart the course of life on earth without you!!! It’s not easy but his grace is sufficient!!!
December 5, 2017
December 5, 2017
You are forever missed. Continue to rest in the lord onye nkem.. Love u
December 5, 2017
December 5, 2017
Onyebuchi I remember you everyday and I pray the Good Lord to give you rest in his fold. I pray that you will arise in his glory. We shall meet again in the house of the Lord. Amen.
December 5, 2017
December 5, 2017
My brother we remember you today. Just wanted to let you know what you already know--It is well..God is Faithful.
December 5, 2017
December 5, 2017
In loving memory of Mr Buchi Okoli.
It's three years he went to be with the Lord already .
He will continue to be celebrated until rapture.
May his family and friends be raptuable in Jesus name, Amen.
It's three years he went to be with the Lord already .
He will continue to be celebrated until rapture.
May his family and friends be raptuable in Jesus name, Amen.
July 23, 2017
July 23, 2017
Buchi we miss you always. Your absence in our family is noticeable, especially amongst we the Ezeokoli grandchildren ! !! Bro rest in the peace of the Lord Jesus. Amen
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December 7, 2023
December 7, 2023
I have seen the Lord's goodness, His mercies and compassion.
I have seen the Lord's goodness ...
Hallelujah!
Praise the Lord ...!!
I have seen the Lord's goodness ...
Hallelujah!
Praise the Lord ...!!
December 7, 2023
December 7, 2023
The pleasant memories remain; of inspiring moments with the vibrant, dedicated, outspoken and dependable friend, family member and God's minister.
Times without number, circumstances, emerging issues and trends cause us to imagine what would have been or how he would have responded to the increasing complexities in around the church, country and the world.
We can best just imagine.
Rest on 'Buch'.
Times without number, circumstances, emerging issues and trends cause us to imagine what would have been or how he would have responded to the increasing complexities in around the church, country and the world.
We can best just imagine.
Rest on 'Buch'.
December 6, 2023
December 6, 2023
I sat down yesterday and asked my sister, what would have life been like if uncle is here right now , we talked about you and I felt your absence again and I kind of cried .
Onyenkem, continue to rest on !!
Onyenkem, continue to rest on !!
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My Buch in his element...
December 16, 2014
by Uche Okoli
Buch was the precious precious one to me. We had so much fun together and spent hours clowning around and laughing heartily at life. Like it happend on Sunday, July 27, 2014. We had just returned home from church and as we sorted out lunch, I pulled off my head scarf and placed it on his head. He propmtly pulled it on tight and asked me to take photos of him with his fancy headgear. He looks directly at me, with his trademark charming smile, his heart in his eyes. Not the least embarrased, just loving life, loving me and having fun on a sunny afternoon wearing his wife's headscarf... I miss you so!!!