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Poem written by Kris Madu for Papa

October 1, 2013

Mazi Okechikere

Taken from the world, but not from our hearts.

Such a sad occasion; for a loved one to part.

We still have things to do, and words to say

But for now, farewell Okechikere.

Your body no longer lives, but your soul is alive

And in our hearts and minds, you still survive.

To a man, who would always answer “Kedu?” with “Adema”

It is difficult to say the last au revoir.

I think of the things that I did not do

And the words I did not say

As I weep for you

And tears trickle down my face.

You have served your purpose and done your part.

So it is not unjust that your soul had to depart

However there is a piece of us that cannot let you go

Even though deep in our hearts all of us know

That we will see you, again one day;

But for now

Farewell Okechikere

Mazi Okechikere

Tribute to my father-in-law By Dr. Nneka Uchenna Madu

August 31, 2013

Papa was a very peace loving and quiet person. His unique soft spoken firm voice has a way of driving his point home in a very clear way. In his quiet way, he was always able to understand people and maintain a healthy relationship with them.

Papa always stood for the truth even in obvious difficult situations. He appreciated every little thing that is done for him and always said “thank you” each time. Papa was a fine gentleman that always treated people with respect and so got a lot of respect back in return. He was a true head of his family even to the end.

I believe Papa would have been a good writer if he took to writing. He continued in his daily entries in his diaries to the very end. In occasions when he stayed in our house, I noticed how as part of his daily routine, he makes his call to his darling (this is what he always called my mother-in-law) and then make his journal entries.

Papa was very proud of his grandchildren who are all doing well. Needless to say he was even more proud of his children who are the parents of these grand kids. One of the most difficult task I had to perform as a parent was breaking the bad news of papa’s passing to my children. My children upon my return from the hospital on that faithful Sunday July 28th 2013 asked me “how is grandpa doing”. First I lied to them and said not very well. Adaeze then insisted that I must take her to the hospital the next day so she could see him. At this point difficult as it may be I had to tell them grandpa was gone.

Papa we all miss you. Continue to rest in the bosom of the Lord. Rest in Peace.

 

Dr. Nneka Uchenna Madu

Tribute by Uchenna Madu

August 31, 2013

Papa I did not have the opportunity to be at your bedside on the last day but I had the opportunity of being your son for over forty years of my life. I had the opportunity of being there with you during the last few months. I had the opportunity of learning and understanding what is important and what is not, about life. I had the opportunity of observing how peaceful you and Mama lived all these years. I had the opportunity of being scolded and redirected every single time I stray. Until death you continued to be selfless, preaching for peace amongst everyone and the use of dialogue rather than confrontation in resolving issues.

You thought us (your children) a lot. You were a great father and granddad to my kids. The lessons we have learned are those that are not thought in any school or church. They are personal experiences that are very unique to you. Most times they were not communicated by speech rather by your presence and actions.

Even though you were very successful and rich, you have never used those influences to cut corners for any of your children. You had always insisted on hard work and had pushed for our individual excellence. I will never forget at my younger age (early elementary) when I refuse to go to school and would rather stay at home and cut classes. It was you Papa who took it up and made sure I was in school even with my tears. I still come home at the end of the day appreciated and encouraged by you and mama. At the time, I was not doing very well in school, you gave me hope. That hope lived on in me and has translated to success for me and my family. What I have learnt from you I am trying very hard to pass on to my family and kids trying to follow your footsteps.

You have left the family in peace and unity. Papa, you were the most humble and God fearing father. You have left an indelible mark, a legacy that will live on. Adieu Papa!  We miss you!

Upon your last wishes on earth, we will continue to take care of Mama and the family will always be together. We love you. Rest in Peace.

Uchenna Madu (5th Son)

TRIBUTE TO MY DARLING HUSBAND.

August 29, 2013

Darling, your demise was a big shock to us and to me in particular. We never anticipated your transition. We were preparing for your return from the U.S. after your routine medical check up, as you have done many times, over the years. God had other plans and his will has been done. 

You were the best man on earth in my life. I take solace in knowing that you lived a life in Christ, full of achievements and worthy of emulation. You have left behind a loving family that is united and share a common purpose. I know you are now in the bosom of our Creator where there is no more envy, malice, hatred, jealousy or pain which are only found in this wicked world. You are now at peace and will be rewarded generously for all your good deeds while on earth. You were kindhearted, generous, compassionate,  loyal, fair and honest. You always stood for truth and honesty, no matter what. You were a perfect gentleman. We thank God for your amazing and phenomenally accomplished life. God has always been faithful to us, showering us abundantly with his love and grace. With God being on our side, we will maintain the legacy you left for us. Your journey on earth may have ended, but your memory and legacy shall live on and will pass from generation to generation. Be resting in the bosom of the Almighty, till we meet to part no more.

 

Your wife

Lady Flora Madu

Tribute by Chi

August 27, 2013

Dear Ernest and Chris,

I am saddened to learn of the passing on of your dear dad.

Parting with loved ones is a painful thing, no matter when it happens.

Please accept my heart-felt condolences, and I pray the Lord to grant you the strength to bear this great loss.

I wish Papa a very peaceful rest until the resuurection morning.

Ndo nu!

Chi

Tribute by Mazi Peter Okonkwo

August 27, 2013

To Our Brothers and Sisters from the Madu Family,

Pleas e accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Papa Sir J.O. Madu. We mourn with you at this difficult time. May the Almighty God give every one of you the strength to bear this loss. Also may the Almighty God accept his soul in His Kingdom, Amen!

Mazi Peter Okonkwo and Family

Condolence message from Ada-Mazi Caro Offor

August 27, 2013

Mazi Emeka, your brothers, sister, and the entire Madu family. Accept our Sympathy and Condolence on the passing of your father. May the Lord comfort and strengthen you during this time. May his Soul Rest In Peace.
Ada-Mazi Caro Offor

 

Tribute by Sylvester Okafor

August 27, 2013

To the Madu's family,
Please accept My family condolences about the passing of your dad Sir, J. Madu. May his soul rest in peace, Amen.

Sylvester Okafor 
For the family

 

 

Tribute by Adamazi Adamma Ezeani

August 27, 2013

Prof Ndu Madu and entire Madu family,

I am so sorry to read about your loss. Quite a loss for the Arondizuogu community as we keep on losing those we can get valuable informations from. your consolation will be that your Dad is an achiever while on earth and will be honored by God for his great work here. May his soul rest in peace. And may God console the entire Madu family for this irreplaceable loss.

I am sorry I only read about this last night as I rarely check e-group mails now. Please accept my family's condolence.

Adamazi Adamma Ezeani

 

Tribute from Sam

August 27, 2013

Dear all,

This is just to inform you that Chief Madu; Chris' and Ernest's father is now resting with the Lord. He lived a well accomplished life and died at the ripe age of 88.

Lets pray that the good Lord grants the family the fortitude to temper their sadness at this time with a great sense of gratitude for a life well lived, rich with blessings and great achievements.

Sam

 

Tribute by IBK

August 27, 2013

Dear Chris and Ernest,

Accept my condolences. May your dear departed father rest in perfect peace in the bosom of the Lord.

RIP papa. In Yoruba culture a man who fathered illustrious sons like you both is accomplished and deserves peaceful rest.
Cheers.
IBK

 

Tribute by Chris Udoji

August 27, 2013

Mazi Ochiri,


I received with sadness the death of Mazi Madu. I sent a condolence to the family through the E-group on July 30. I guess it got lost in transmission. Please relay my heartfelt condolence to the rest of the Madu family. As a young boy growing up after the civil war, whenever we visit our home for festivities at Ndiakunwanta Ofe-Imo, we used to come at your family home during the festival and Mazi was one of the revered icon at Ofeimo.
I know he lived a fulfilled life. May the Good Lord grant him eternal rest.

Chris Udoji
Ochinanwata.

 

Tribute by Awam

August 27, 2013

Wow what a loss to all of us. My family and I extend our sincere sympathy to Mazi Ndu, Ernest and Emeka and to the entire Madu family. We pray that God will grant you fortitude to overcome this loss. This is a big loss to our Arondizuogu communities. We pray that the good Lord grants Mazi eternal peace.

Please accept our condolence.

Awam

 

Tribute by Igwebuike Onyekaba

August 27, 2013

Prof. Ndu Madu ( Ochiri Ozuo) and siblings,

My family and I wish to express our heartfelt sympathy over the death of your father. He was a man whose accomplishments during his lifetime were numerous and the envy of men of his generation. He was very peaceful and deeply religious. We pray that God will give you peace, strength and comfort as you go through this emotionally difficult time.

May soul rest in peace . Amen

Igwebuike Onyekaba

 

Tribute by Mazi Chidi Ezuma

August 27, 2013

To Madu Family,

It is with deep sadness that I extend my condolences to your family. Though Sir. J.O Madu's spirit has departed to heaven to be with the Lord; however, it is still present through his fruits (his fine sons and daughter). I therefore say to you - weep no more my brothers and sister; for your father's soul is resting in the house of the Lord.

There is no pain like that of losing a parent. As today may be filled with sadness; but always remember your father's love and many memories that you shared.

My prayer goes out to Mazi Ndu, Chijioke, Ifeanyi, Emeka, Uchenna, Okechukwu, Nnamdi, Ada-Mazi Ijeoma Ozigbo nee Madu, and the entire members of Madu family. May the soul of Sir. J.O Madu rest in peace - Amen.

Mazi Chidi Ezuma

 

Tribute by P. C. O. Akamnonu & Family

August 27, 2013

Dear Profs Chris and Ernest, Mazi Emeka, and the entire Madu family,

It is with sadness that I just read about the demise of your father, the gentleman, and an icon. What a severe loss!

My family and I wish to express our deep-seated sympathy and to extend our condolences to all of you and the entire Madu family for this unforeseen loss. Death is always a painful thing to the surviving ones. We pray for God's guidance to all of you at this difficult period. 

As some of you are aware, and for obvious reasons, I do not check my messages from the egroup as often as I used to...sometimes I check them only once a week, sometimes once in ten days, and at other times once in two weeks. I checked my messages last on Monday July 29th, only to go back this morning to see this devastating message. 

My late maternal uncle at Enugu, Sir M. O. Ike (The Pharmacist/City Chemists), used to tell me that one of the most trustworthy and finest gentlemen Arondizuogu had at Enugu was your father. The little I knew him though, twice at my uncle's house and once at Arondizuogu meeting at Enugu, portrayed Mazi as a principled, peace-loving, soft spoken, great man who never spoke much but was action-oriented. 

Also, I knew a little bit of the hard-working and enterprising nature of your both parents...ranging from contracting to the school at Chime Avenue that later metamorphosed from its original scope into a much bigger higher learning institution and to other greater business engagements. They did a lot for humanity. 

Now, juxtapose the above with the sea of talents and dignitaries you father produced. Your father really achieved what every man would ask God for. Truly, your part at this time is just to thank God for his life, a life well lived, and to celebrate his life to the fullest, anyway you wish. 

My family and I pray that the Almighty father will rest his gentle soul in perfect peace. Take care and persevere for he just responded to the call from the Omnipotent, the call to which every mortal will one day respond. Please, extend our condolences to all the Madus. 

P. C. O. Akamnonu & Family

 

Condolence message from Bartho A. Uche

August 27, 2013

Dear Dr. Ndu Madu & the entire Family,

On behalf of my family, please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your beloved father, Sir J. O. Madu, He lived well and died well. Our prayers are with all of you during this period. May his soul rest in peace. Amen.

BIKO NWENU NDIDI.

God Bless

Bartho A. Uche

 

 

Condolence message from PROPHET UGWUNAMI AMI

August 27, 2013

My Good friend Enyikwonwa I heard that your father died. I am very sorry.

 

PROPHET UGWUNAMI AMI

 

Condolence message from Joe Nwiloh

August 27, 2013

Ernest, I am deeply saddened to learn about the death of your Dad. May the Good Lord give you and your family comfort and the strength to bear this loss. May his soul rest in perfect peace. Will keep you in my prayers. 

Joe Nwiloh

 

Condolence message from Bartho Okolo

August 27, 2013

May his soul rest peacefully in d Lord.

 

Bartho Okolo

 

 

Condolence message from Okey Offie

August 27, 2013

So sorry to hear that your father just passed on. May his soul rest in peace. I tried to call you but did not get through. Our sympathy and take heart.

 

Okey Offie

 

Condolence message from Edwin Moore Momife

August 27, 2013

Oh so sorry to hear my deepest condolences to you your mum and all the family.

So sorry prof

 

Edwin Moore Momife

 

Condolence message from Tony Macfoy Akachukwu

August 27, 2013

Wow so Papa has slept unto The LORD!! May His Soul rest in Peace. May The Holy

Spirit lightens the burden of his passing on on ur entire family!

 

Tony Macfoy Akachukwu

 

Tribute by Mazi Clement Owunna

August 27, 2013

Prof Chijioke

I am so sorry to hear about the passing on to eternal glory of your dad. I just asked after him the other day and u mentioned he was in the USA but I did not know it was on medical grounds. May THE ALMIGHTY FATHER grant all his loved ones d strength at this time. So sorry bros. keep me updated. GOD bless.

 

Mazi Clement Owunna

Tribute by Mike Dike & family.

August 27, 2013

I just received your text announcing the choice to eternal rest by your Father.

It is a pity that you lost him at this time since the two of you had been close to each other.

At 80+, he must have lived long enough to tell the stories of the older generation. At this privileged age, heaven is the next bus stop.

May God in His infinite mercy grant his soul eternal rest.

Please Sir, accept my condolences and do me the favour of extending same to the rest of Madu's family.

May he rest in peace.

Mike Dike & family.

Tribute by George Dike

August 27, 2013

Condolences on the sad news of the passing away of your father. May the good

Lord give the entire Madu family the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss.

Help mum to keep on holding on. May Sir Jonah Madu's path to Heaven be strewn

with palm fonds and may the Angels of the Lord bear his soul to Paradise.

 

George Dike

Condolence Message from Dr. Tony Okam

August 27, 2013

Pls my brother Ernest accept my deepest condolences on the death of your beloved dad.

 

May the good Lord grant him eternal rest. Amen.

 

Dr. Tony Okam

Tribute by Col (Dr) Shola Osho

August 27, 2013

Dear Ernest,
Pls accept our deepest condolences on the transition of your beloved father. He must be fulfilled in glory leaving progeny of your caliber to succeed him.

May his soul have eternal repose with God Almighty & May God grant your mum and you all the fortitude to bear his departure.

Pls give our sincere wishes to your mum & do keep us informed. God Bless you all.

Col (Dr) Shola Osho

Tribute by LadyChi Igbo Igbudu

August 27, 2013

The Madu Family:

 

Please accept my condolence message on the passing of your dearest Dad who rest in the Lord on the 28 of July 2013.God's Word: When this perishable nature has put on imperishability, and when this mortal nature has put on immortality, then the scripture will come true: Death is swallowed up in victory. Death, where is your victory? Death, where is your sting? 1 Co 15:55. I pray that almighty God will grant his soul in peace. Amen.

 

Ada Eji eje mba

Tribute by James Nwankwo & family

August 27, 2013

We are saddened to hear the sudden death of Mazi Sir J. O. Madu. Our condolence is for all the Madu family. Please take heart.

 

James Nwankwo & family

Tribute by Mazi A. Ukoh. Sr.

August 27, 2013

My family and I wish to convey our heartfelt sympathy to Mazi Ochiri, my colleague Mazi Chijioke Madu, M.D and the rest of the Madu family members on the passing of your father and Patriarch. Remain strong! This will come to pass.

 

Mazi A. Ukoh. Sr.

Tribute by Ugo Iheonu and family

August 27, 2013

Mazi Chris, Our deepest sympathy to the entire Madu family as you mourn the passing of your dear dad.

May The Lord bring comfort and strength to you all.

May you find comfort in your dad`s memory.

We shall keep you in our prayers.

 

From Ugo Iheonu and family

 

Tribute by Linus Onwumere

August 27, 2013

Mazi (DR) Ndu Madu and Family,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for the death of your father.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Madu family at this mourning period. Take heart.

Linus Onwumere family

Tribute by Iroabuchi Okereke

August 27, 2013

Oh my God, please accept our sympathy Mazi Ndu and family. We have lost a great man in our land. Izuogu na iheme stand with you as you mourn this industrious son of Arondizuogu. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

 

Iroabuchi Okereke

(Nwachinemere)

Tribute by Mazi Inno Chimah,

August 27, 2013

The Madu Family.
What a sad news .This is heart wrenching and shocking news to hear. We are all touched and remain in prayers with your family at this difficult time. We have it in good stead for all we know about the Madu's that Daddy had a good life and saw much progress from all of you before departing.
May his soul rest in Peace.


Mazi Inno Chimah,
For Chimah Family,Ndi-Ejezie Arondizuogu.

Tribute by Dr. Sam Kanu

August 27, 2013

Mazi Ndu:

I write to share your pains and that of your siblings at this very trying time. My family and I sincerely sympathize with you and the entire Madu family in this sad event of the passing away of your dear father, Sir J.O Madu. We pray that God will grant you the fortitude to deal with this loss. May his soul rest in peace.  Ameno

 

Dr. Sam Kanu & Family

Tribute by emma kanu -Obata Obie

August 27, 2013

Mazi Ndu, Chijioke, Emeka and Adamazi Ijoma,
I heard about the passing of your Dad on my way to Nigeria. I pray that God will give you the heart to bear the loss, I know your Dad very well and I know he lived a good life. He supported APUNCNA financially and by his physical presence while I was the chairman. The entire Arondizuogu appreciates him, on behalf of my family we pray that God shall receive his soul and grant him eternal rest.

emma kanu -Obata Obie

Tribute by Ada-Mazi Oby C. Ikoro

August 27, 2013

Mazi, Ochiri, Mazi Chijioke, Mazi Enyi, and all your brothers and sister and the entire Madu family,

Please accept the sympathy and condolences of my family on the passing of your dear father and patriarch. We pray for you all in this difficult time of mourning.

Though your father did not die young and we are always aware of the ultimate mortality of man, it is still difficult to part with someone who has always been part of your life, let alone a parent; and the shock and sense of loss is never easier.

We thank God for the gift of him in your lives and the unrivaled opportunity you had to spend quality time with him in his old age.

As you mourn your dear father, we pray that the Good Lord will comfort and console you and shower him with His Grace and Mercy and bring him into His Kingdom.

Ndonu

Ada-Mazi Oby C. Ikoro 

Tribute by Edmund Uche Okoli

August 27, 2013

Our sympathies to Umu Mazi on the passing of your dad. May God grant you the strength to bear his physical absence. Please take pride in his great achievements as evidenced by the legacy of his children

 

God bless

 

Edmund Uche Okoli and family. 

Tribute by Jaycie Windorff Nwosu Ojiabo, Izuogu.

August 27, 2013

We condole with the entire MADU Family in the death of MAZI in that his transition unto glory has created a vacuum in your family, and loved ones. But be assured that our fervent prayers are with you. May God give you the Grace to bear his irreplaceable physical absence knowing that this LIFE is just a stage that each and every one has to transition to; and On THAT resurrection morning, soul and body shall meet AGAIN, and then there shall be no more sorrow or pain. God be with you as you mourn. A quick reflection: I was in the same flight with Mazi, and Emyboy last April from New York to Lagos, broke bread with him along, shared the same hotel in Lagos and continued to PH the next day. I cherished his presence, wisdom, age and plight and was even going to continue with them to Enugu before calling it a two day favoured trip with Mazi, Sir J. O. Madu. May his gentle soul remain in peace.

I am touched by his passing, Please accept our deepest sympathy, and may the good Lord in his infinite MERCY continue to guide and direct you all throughout this difficult time of sorrow and needs.

 

Jaycie Windorff NwosuOjiabo, Izuogu. 

Tribute by Mazi Charles Igwilo

August 27, 2013

To the Madu's Family, myself along with members of the Igwilo family send our condolence to the entire Madu's family for the loss of your dad, Mazi J Madu. It is a big loss quite indeed, but one that involved a life well lived and fulfilled. Mazi would not have asked for anything different from what his creator bestowed upon him while here on this earth. He lived such a good live as witnessed by many so far worth of many gratitude’s to God. He is now on his way to spend the rest of eternity with his creator.

Ndewo nu, and may the good Lord be with the Madu's family during this difficult time as you mourn the passing of your dad.

 

Mazi Charles Igwilo

For the Igwilo Family.

Tribute by Ozuomba Mbadiwe [Anaegbuachara].

August 27, 2013

Mazi Ndu, Mazi Chijioke, Mazi Enyi and Madu family,


As you gear up to celebrate the life that Papa led, you must console yourselves by remembering the following:
It is true that Life is a journey; in the journey are many package-goods to be opened till the end – a process that gets very tiring/exhausting with time. Sometimes, life is just a sojourn that brings broken hearts when it becomes very brief, disallowing the opening of those package-goods to view their contents. The palpable truth is that longevity is the portrayal of Papa’s life in many ways. As every journey must come to an end, he decided with his creator that his must; but before he did, he left no stone unturned to make it a prolific one. Rest is what he needed most now; Rest is what he has chosen now. May the Almighty God grants Papa Eternal Rest; and may you all take solace in that he had a terrific journey and he did marvelously well in opening all his package-goods. Take heart my brothers and sisters; and may Papa’s Soul rest in Perfect Peace; and may we all be opportune to open ALL our package-goods. Amen!

 

Ozuomba Mbadiwe [Anaegbuachara].

Tribute by APUNCNA

August 27, 2013

APUNCNA is saddened by the news of the death of our father and brother, Sir J.O.Madu who left us to answer the call from our Lord.

To all the Madu's, we will continue to be with you in prayers as you celebrate the life and history of our brother.

Please accept this condolence from all of us at apuncna.

 

Mazi IG. Okoro

The Chairman

Tribute by Dr Obinna Okereke

August 27, 2013

To our brothers and sisters,

We are indeed saddened by the passing on of a respected elder statesman, patriot, who devoted his life to the service of his community. We will miss his guidance and wisdom
but celebrate his live, giant strides and indelible mark in the annals of history. To the entire Madu family, may God grant you the fortitude to bear this irrevocable loss.
I am certain you will all uphold his legacy. Do not weep, relish on the fact that you had a great father, whose impeccable track record echoed beyond the shores of Arondizuogu
Rest in perfect peace Sir J.O Madu.

Dr Obinna Okereke
Igboneriaku
Obodo di mma ahu edoogi

Tribute by Abara's family

August 27, 2013

My brother Nestus,
What disconcerting news to hear. I pray that our Lord God would strengthen you, mama and the entire family at this time of sorrow. May His enduring comfort, grace, hope and peace fill all of you up and tide you through this trying time.

Papa has lived a life of honor, vision, service and grace leaving behind an enduring legacy of a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. "Precious in the sight of the Lord Is the death of His godly ones". (Psalms 116:15 NASB).

As Christians, we are only sojourns on earth, with heaven our true home. We need to pull together and comfort one another as Papa, the gentle soul has passed on, to where we can meet him again when our own time comes. "For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 4:14 NASB)".

With the way Papa lived his life of vision, industry, service and stellar achievements, he can now in the words of St. Paul say these, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing". (2 Timothy 4:7, 8 NASB).

Please pass my consoling words to mama, Ndu, Felix, Ifeanyi, Okey, Uche, Ijeoma, Nnamdi and the entire family. Do let me know your plans and what I can do for you.

On behalf of Abara's family, please accept my condolences.

 

Your bro,

Manny

Tribute by Mazi Anobido Okoro. USA

August 27, 2013

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the entire Madu family. As you grieve, may you find comfort in knowing that he has led a very good life, and now rests in the bosom of the Lord? May his gentle soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.

 

Anobido Okoro.

Tribute by Mazi Kanu Kanu, (Ezenwaka)

August 22, 2013

My Memories of Mazi, Sir J. O. Madu, Okechikere Izuogu.

 

When I begin to reminisce on my relationship, and the life of a noble father like Mazi J.O. Madu, humbly referred to " Okechikere ",I begin to conjecture on what it really means to be a great father. 

One writer summed up what it means to be a father as follows “A father is someone who cares, and helps, and loves-----, even if you're not his own ". In Mazi Okechikere Izuogu, I found these tributes magnified in many folds. He was a father to all who stopped by him. His love knew no boundaries. He spoke few words that conveyed more meaning to too many people. He was the father that lets you correct yourself by merely looking at you. His presence ushered in serenity in any environment. His approach to any difficulty was always, always a no victor, and no vanquished. A great family man, who is deeply religious as a knight of Saint Christopher.

Where do we stop shinning lights on the exemplary life of Mazi Okechikere? 

Together with Lady F. O. Madu, they raised a family, whose records of success extol hard work at its best. They have raised the bar on family success in our culture. 

Who will ever think that death will befall this gentle, and humane icon, surrounded by medical experts, both inside and outside the hospital, in the United States?

The only justification is in God the Gift, the giver. He gives and recalls life. In Sir J.O. Madu, when the fullness of life has been achieved, death means nothing.  Though we loved Mazi very much, God loved him more.

Our solace is in knowing that Mazi, Sir J. O. Madu, Okechikere Izuogu, led an exemplary life, and his service to mankind was supreme, and lives on. 

May his gentle and peace loving soul rest in the bosom of the Lord.

 

Adieu Sir Jonah Madu !

 

Adieu Mazi Jonah Madu !!

 

Adieu Mazi Okechikere !!!.

 

Mazi Kanu Kanu II.

Ezenwaka, 

Awada Iheme.

Tribute by Alex Nweje, NY

August 10, 2013
On behalf of the Nweji family resident in Nigeria and New York City, I wish to extend my greatest sympathy to the entire Madu family over the death of our dearly beloved father and patriarch, Sir (Mazi) J. O. Madu.  May his gentle Soul rest in perfect peace.  AMEN!  In particular, my dear late parents, Mr Eleazer and Mrs. Grace Nweji, have lost a most cherished and greatly admired friend, teacher, and beloved family member.       When I saw him last at Winthrop Hospital on his bed in Spring this year, he looked very good.  He asked me, "where are your family members."  We prayed together and we agreed that he will visit my Jamaica, Queens, home when he is discharged.  When I spoke to him in June over the phone, he told me that he will visit when he got better.   I have called and spoken to some of you in the Madu family.  I was not able to get some of you including Ndu, Assumpta and Mama in Nigeria.  Mama's "phone is switched off" was the message that I got whenever I called on several occasions. Ifeanyi and Emeka have graciously been providing me with the updates on funeral arrangements.  I will be there on August 24, 2013.   As always, my very best wishes to you all in Jesus Most Precious Name.  AMEN!    

Tribute by Mazi Paul Akamnonu

August 8, 2013

Dear Profs Chris and Ernest, Mazi Emeka, and the entire Madu family,
 
It is with sadness that I just read about the demise of your father, the gentleman, and an icon. What a severe loss!
 
My family and I wish to express our deep-seated sympathy and to extend our condolences to all of you and the entire Madu family for this unforeseen loss. Death is always a painful thing to the surviving ones. We pray for God's guidance to all of you at this difficult period.    
 
As some of you are aware, and for obvious reasons, I do not check my messages from the egroup as often as I used to...sometimes I check them only once a week, sometimes once in ten days, and at other times once in two weeks. I checked my messages last on Monday July 29th, only to go back this morning to see this devastating message. 
 
My late maternal uncle at Enugu, Sir M. O. Ike (The Pharmacist/City Chemists), used to tell me that one of the most trustworthy and finest gentlemen Arondizuogu had at  Enugu was your father. The little I knew him though, twice at my uncle's house and once at Arondizuogu meeting at Enugu, portrayed Mazi as a principled, peace-loving, soft spoken, great man who never spoke much but was action-oriented.  
 
Also, I knew a little bit of the hard-working and enterprising nature of your both parents...ranging from contracting to the school at Chime Avenue that later metamorphosed from its original scope into a much bigger higher learning institution and to other greater business engagements. They did a lot for humanity. 
 
Now, juxtapose the above with the sea of talents and dignitaries you father produced. Your father really achieved what every man would ask God for. Truly, your part at this time is just to thank God for his life, a life well lived, and to celebrate his life to the fullest, anyway you wish.   
 
My family and I pray that the Almighty father will rest his gentle soul in perfect peace. Take care and persevere for he just responded to the call from the Omnipotent, the call to which every mortal will one day respond. Please, extend our condolences to all the Madus. 
 
P. C. O. Akamnonu & Family 
 

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