Keep resting in the lord ezigbo Nnam.

My love 4ever.

Remembering the most loving and caring dad on your birthday. No amount of words can describe how unique and amazing you were dad in every way. Your memory still lives on. Continue to rest in the bosom of our almighty, dad.

Daddy, you would have been 90 today but for the cold hands of death. The good thing is that your beautiful spirit still lives in us. You gave us a solid foundation in which we stand strong. Continue to rest in the bosom of our Lord till we meet to part no more, Amen.

Happy posthumous birthday ezigbo nnam..
Continue to rest in peace daddy

23yrs now but still hurts as if it was yesterday, daddy, you laid a good foundation, raised us all with equal love, dedication to the church and love for God. We're still united and will continue to be. May your soul continue rest in peace our hero and guidian angel.

I'd love you forever. Continue to RIP Dad.

Remembering the best dad ever on the anniversary of your death. Your legacy lives on daddy. May your gentle soul continue to rest in peace

Keep resting with your maker, Dad. We love you, and your memory lives on.

Just to let you know that your spirit lives. Rest on Dad.

Daddy,it has been 23years you left without saying goodbye. I am convinced you would have if you had your way.Continue to rest in peace my adorable mentor.We all remember and miss you greatly.May your soul continue to rest in peace

HBD daddy, you were the best dad and father anyone could wish for. Thank you for all the sacrifices you made for us your children and others. May you continue to rest in the bosom of our Lord.
Love you dearly exemplary and unique dad.

Still miss you Daddy. Continue to rest in the bosom of our Lord Jesus.

Happy birthday Daddy. Continue to rest in peace my hero.Everyone is fine Daddy. Thank you for all you did.Bye

My hero and daddy,It is simply hard to forget and we will never forget.
You were very exemplary.You were my world.
Happy birthday my guardian angel.I keep wishing that you said goodbye perhaps,it would have been a better closure.
Daddy,it still hurts
Continue to rest in peace

You memories still lives and reflect in the lives of your family, friend and well wishers, keep resting in the peace of Christ. 
Till we meet at Jesus feet were we path no more. Adieu!!!
May God helps us who still mourn you to know the shortness of our lives and be gracious to all.

I miss you everyday daddy. Keep resting in peace.

You forever live in my heart Daddy. Please continue to watch over us until we meet to part no more.

Daddy,continue resting in the bosom of God until resurrection morning. We are convinced you are interceding for us . Praying for love and unity.
You are forever missed indeed.

Your loving daughter and name sake, Antho.

Remembering the best dad anyone could wish for on the anniversary of your death. Daddy, we hold onto your loving memories and the legacy you left behind. You made your family your utmost priority and sacrificed all you could to give us the best opportunity in life and extended this love to others as well. How I wish you were here to see what we’ve all become. You are not only a grandfather now but a great grandfather. Our family has extended since you left us and we are trying to follow your legacy and to remain connected. Daddy, we love you very much and appreciate all you did for us. May the almighty in his infinite mercy continue to grant you eternal rest in his kingdom 
RIP Dad
Your daughter, Angela

My hero and Angel.. May you continue to intercede for us. I wish I had more time with you. Thank you for the lessons thought...Would forever love you.

Quintessential father in law, may your gentle soul continue to rest in peace. Amen.

You are forever missed daddy, our hero and Angel . You’ll be so proud to know that your grandchildren too are making you proud, excelling in all their endeavors. Thank you so much for being a great legend! An exemplary human being! Gentle and loving soul..
continue to rest in heavenly peace daddy

Continue to rest in peace my hero.....

Unfortunately, I never had the pleasure of meeting you but it doesn’t necessarily feel that way. My aunties and Uncle Jude remember so much about you and the way you made an impact on their lives with such clear memory and excitement. They make up for the fact that I haven’t met you with their countless stories, and I’m forever grateful. Rest in peace grandpa.

I never knew you, Sir, but I had the singular and distinguished privilege of meeting and making friends with your son-in-law, Noble, a perfect gentleman but full of righteous anger against evil. By his testimony, I wish I had the grace of meeting you. All the same, on this day of your memorial, I wish to say thank you to you for the gift that you were to our world and time. I pray that your soul continue to rest in perfect peace and quiet. Your memory will continue to live with us, and for those of us who did not know you personally, that legacy is in your descendants and their companions whom we have come to know.

Enjoy the beauty of the beatific vision.

Rest in Peace Sir.

Your life was a blessing,your memory a treasure,you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.
Rest on with the Lord sir.

It was Henry Wordsworth Longfellow that said, and I've come to believe it as true, that “Lives of great men all remind us. We can make our lives sublime, And, departing, leave behind us. Footprints on the sands of time."

I join Noble Mike Nwachukwu to celebrate the beautiful memory of his late Father in-law, whom he didn't run fast enough to meet at home, before the sad but definite departure.

What we owe to good men is to stand in the niche they have created, fill the vacuum and exceed the limits of their goodness.

God bless the dead.

-Francis Udoka Ndimkoha writes from Akuma, Oru-East LGA, Imo State.

To my grandfather,

I've seen photos of me as a baby in your arms. And while I didn't have the pleasure of you watching me grow, you've been ever-present in my life nonetheless.

Never have I seen someone spoken of so highly and so widely-loved across various communities - a true testament to your character.

Your kindness and humility are deeply-ingrained within this family and it warms my heart to see the virtues you have instilled. As I continue to discover the beauty and complexities of life, I'm proud to know that you are watching.

Continue resting in peace.

Love from your grandson,
Kanayochukwu

''Time, like an ever-rolling stream, bears all its sons away... ''
You will be forever missed, Dad!

You were one maternal uncle that united all of us in life. Growing up, I found pleasure in spending holiday periods in Omuma because you provided an enabling atmosphere for all of us.

My mother, your sister told me a lot of stories on how you were there for all of them while growing up. She loved you deeply and was willing to do anything within her means for ''Di Okpara'' as she called you. You impacted positively on everyone that came in contact with you. You lived a fulfilled life!
MAY GOD BLESS YOUR MEMORY FOREVER!

Hey Dad, lest I forget, my daughter "Ugochinyere" is a constant reminder of your overwhelming and domineering influence while you lived!
Rest in peace, Ugochinyere!

Our prayers and thoughts are with the entire Ukachukwu Royal Family!

Chidi Ejiogu
Nkwerre.

Daddy, you were an Uncle in a million. My Uncle that was humble but firm, a leader and father to all. Deservedly called Daddy by his nephews and nieces, your relationship with my father was priceless.
I looked forward to festive periods in Omuma then because coming to 'Ulo Ohuru' was one of my high point. Daddy and Mummy 'Ulo Ohuru' made it so warm and welcoming visiting home.
I vividly remember how you laughed when I told you that customary to igbo tradition, you owe me for taking my name Ugochinyere for your chieftancy title. I hold on to these memories and more.
Daddy, I know that you are smiling down on us from heaven and we are doing you proud.

Rest in peace grandad. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting you, I can see the phenomenal impact you had and still have on those around you. You are in all of our hearts, God bless you

Can't believe it's been 20years already. The best uncle in the whole world. Adieu Daddy. Till we meet to path no more. Continue to rest with the angels.

Rest on Grandpa. I was a little boy last time we saw but I am grateful for the memories. You raised a united family instilled with love, discipline and integrity. Forever proud to be your grandson.

Nodebe

Jude was like a brother to me while in High school. I was always happy any day VIO showed up. It felt like my Parents visited as well. He was a very caring man. I felt at home with his family. Till date, I consider them as my family.
May his soul continue to rest in peace.
Amen

AN UNCLE LIKE NO OTHER!
BY LADY NKIRU CELINE UKACHUKWU – OKORO
Rest on dearest Uncle of Uncles. A man who is known for his principles and belief in Christ.
He was intentional and deliberate in his service to God and humanity. He held tenaciously to his values of honesty, integrity, forthrightness, Peace, sincere love, and happy family values till his demise. He was unwavering in his beliefs. He was an uncle par excellence.
We revered him for his fearless perfectionist values. Most importantly he earned all of our love, trust, and respect even 20 years after.
Uncle, we still love you but God loves you most. We have as a family held on to all that you thought us. Rest on till we meet to part no more. Adieu Big Uncle Nde VIO.

                 
                   Dad, a decent and reputable man!

It was a beautiful day in July 1992. I left Lagos to attend the traditional wedding of Nkiru and Emma who by this time had become acquittances on account of an ongoing relationship with my to be wife, then a friend.

Being my first time in the area, I was advised on how to navigate my way to the town. Upon getting to Orlu junction, I made over to Mgbidi roadside to hike a ride to Omuma. Whilst on the journey, I engaged the driver in a conversation aimed at obtaining information about my future wife’s family. At the mention of VIO, he was quite pleased and spoke of him in very high regard. It was so obvious that he knew the family so well as everything he said thereafter fell into place. That endorsement of Dad & the family gave me further confidence in my exploratory visit.

Thereafter, l checked into Oru Guest House and the following day being the traditional wedding, l went to the house early to introduce myself to my wife to be parents. Not being sure of what to encounter having heard numerous stories of dad's deft strictness, l only prayed for the best.

I must say that what I got was a direct opposite of what anxiety disposed me to expect. Dad completely disarmed me and my anxiety melted into instant confidence. After introducing myself, I took 3 questions from him which centered around my faith, academic background & occupation.

Upon learning that l am a catholic and coincidentally bearing the same name with him, he gave me his signature smile, that very broad smile which left me in no doubt as to how our meeting was progressing. In asking those questions, l figured that what mattered to him most was not my current state of accomplishment but state of preparedness to face the future with his daughter. As a wise man, he sought to identify potential and by extension my ability to give her joy.

As the discussions progressed, to my surprise, he requested that I bring my bag from the Guest house to stay at the family house. It was even more surprising that when Emma and his people were walking into the family compound and tradition demanded that the family members needed to go and receive them, Dad said to me, “Tony, you have to join us as a member of the family to welcome our guests”. That offer broke me down completely. Here l was, a stranger, few moments earlier now completely accepted for who l was.

Overtime, as my marital intentions to Ada crystallized, we became much closer and l could see so much wisdom in the manner he lived his life.

Dad was a man full of intuition and conviction. He was a man that always saw the future and more importantly, had the conviction to follow his strict beliefs no matter what anyone thought.

He modelled his life after Christ both in prayer and virtues. He was that Bible that most of us read and that teacher that neither lectured nor gave handouts.

That is why it would be uncharitable not to accord him a place in history because his footprints on the sands of time continues to bear good fruits.

Tony Ifeanyichukwu Udenze- Son in-law

     TO THE MOST CARING AND LOVING FATHER
To those who love with heart and soul, there is no such thing as separation.
Just as your obituary poster of 4th December 2000 stated” Good Men Must Die but death cannot kill their names”, we your children further affirm to this quotation by dedicating the auditorium in your great memory.
Dad, you showed great love to your children and instilled discipline in us, so much that today, we all endeavor to live your virtues and pray for the grace to transfer same to our children.
Together with mummy, your words and admonition to me growing up was that as first child, I could not afford to show bad example because my siblings will more than likely follow my footsteps. As a result, I was always disciplined whenever there were infraction by my younger ones in so far, I was present and could not prevent them from doing so.
We were always reminded not to allow anyone or thing to come in between us and enjoined to always forgive one another no matter how hurting the issue may be.
Dad, you created time for your family and above all, always made sure we placed God first in all that we do. Your dedication to God and God’s work both in the local Parish and Orlu Diocese was legendary.
Today, we give God all the glory. Looking back, I still wonder how you came about the wisdom to send I and my siblings to boarding schools early in life in primary and secondary schools. Beyond that, you created time to visit each one of us in school on visiting days without fail. During school holidays, you created time most evenings to play with us under the fruit tree. Your love for your children was equal but unique to each person.
As we got married and became parents, you passed on the same great love to our spouses and children. Daddy, we are incredibly grateful.
Subtly, you taught us the importance of investing in stock market and bought various stocks for each of us. On our wedding days, you handed over these shares to us. Your big stock book register which you checked every morning after brushing your teeth and drinking a big cup of water still rings a loud bell in my head.
You also taught us the importance of living happily with the extended family. You sought and reached out to every member of the family. You carried all along and always assisted as much as you could. The culture of making sure that everyone had something to eat and drink at Christmas was awesome.
As we dedicate this auditorium in your name 20 years after your demise, we all in one strong voice say that notwithstanding you are no longer with us in flesh, our love for you is growing stronger every day. Dad, we make you a vow that it will never ever die. Your family is more united and stronger today with mum, your dotting wife, holding our hands together, looking out and caring for each other. That was the family you desired. Your dream has come through, sadly in your absence.
As Terry Pratchett once said” No one is actually dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away” Your ripple has assumed an admirable life of its own. We are well dad. It is well with mum, your children, your family that you loved so much and community that mattered so much to you. Continue to rest in the bosom of the Lord.
Your First child- Anne Chinyere Udenze

TRIBUTE TO A FATHER LIKE NO OTHER-Emeka Onwuharonye

I have never seen or heard of someone whose professional title dominated his given name even after his death. Many people referred to him as “VIO” instead of his given name, Chief Sir Anthony Nwokejiezinnaya Ukachukwu. To me he was daddy.

Daddy was a good man, a kind man, a man of honor, integrity, respect, wisdom, and discipline. He was my second dad and I respected and feared him at the same time. As a young man growing up, trying to find my bearings and directions in the world, I was stubborn, defiant, and did not take “No” for an answer. My grandmother would report my acts regardless of how trivial to” VIO” knowing that his presence was all I needed to get my act together. I dreaded a call from him to defend all the allegations leveled against me by my grandmother.

Despite all that, he trusted me with one of his precious daughters. Though the trust did not go without a thorough investigation of who I was and how I made my living by some unknown sources. This of course was before he could approve of my marriage proposal to his dearest daughter, Chioma.

Daddy was my brother’s Godfather, my dad’s best friend, his brother knight, and his buddy. They called each other “Nwadede”. They ate together, cried together, and laughed together. Their friendship was one that no Omuma person could overlook. It was genuine, sincere, honest, and trustworthy. People envied their friendship and many attempted to come between them but failed for the fact it was friendship backed by God's blessings and grace.

Money and expensive materials meant nothing to daddy rather integrity, honesty, and respect were paramount in his life. He was a devoted catholic, a God-fearing man who was loved by all including his bishops and priests.

Daddy was a man of integrity, widely known and respected for his character more than anything else. He was gentle, humble with a smile that could lit up every room.

Daddy, your death has left us with a void that no one could fill but we’re comforted by the wonderful memories we shared.
Continue to rest in the bosom of the Lord until we meet to part no more.

Emeka Onwuharonye (Son-in-law)

Daddy " Ulo Ohuru"

It's been 20 years but it seems like yesterday. Yes it still hurts. I have accepted that I will not see you when I visit Omuma, that I will not introduce you, my dear uncle, to my husband and my children will not know you.I talk about you to my husband like you are here, as though he is yet to meet you.

My fondest memories of Christmas in Omuma have you at the center. We would always make a pitstop at ' ulo ohuru' to announce our arrival to the village. You would step out to the veranda, beaming with smiles, so excited to have us. The smiles, the calmness, ever bustling kitchen signaled home.

Your relationship with your brother was admirable. My mum you called 'oyibo kwesiri' and my sister and I were both 'Ada'. Daddy as we all reminisce on memories, one thing stands true- we miss you. You were a unifying force in the family, a daddy to all and a very loving uncle.

Over the years our mourning has waned a bit but our celebration of your life continues. Remain in the bosom of our Lord until we meet to part no more.

Your niece,
Ifeyinwa Ekpe ( Nee Ukachukwu)

Though I never mate you, but I've heard a lot of good things about you, PA Anthony Ukachukwu. It's our prayer that your soul will continue to rest on in the bossom of the Lord.

Ode to a quintessential one
Mostly known by the sobriquet, "VIO"
yet in truth was simply Chief Anthony Nwokeji Ukachukwu.
A beloved Polaris, a north star to our People in a Land, now Oru East.
A role model who celebrated excellence, dispensed endless wisdom and
was a generous heart that benefitted many beyond Ukachukwu Family.
I was honored to meet "VIO" amidst the strong bond between the
Ukachukwu Family and Nwaneri Family of Amiri, Oru East LGA, albeit on two memorable occasions decades ago, to celebrate my success.
Fortunately, the wonderful Family nurtured with Ezinne Grace has continued to perpetuate a Christian Life, "faith of a mustard seed" and other attributes.
Ugochinyere, Your Memory is Forever a Treasure in our Hearts.

Good attitudes attracts. Sir, your legacy live on that we can't stop talking about it. Your deciplined character has influenced your children and all associated to them. 
My Brother Nobel saw this in your daughter and came sought her hand in marriage, for she to help groom his children in the way she was. 
Sir keep resting in peace till we meet to part no more.
From friends of Noble.

FUND MEMORIES OF A RARE GEM

My dear Father in-law, You may have passed on, but your legacy still lives.
When I became a member of your family, right after you went to be with the Lord, I was made to understand how much you desired my presence. All the sacrifices you were ready to make just to meet with me. You waited so long for my arrival, just that you didn't wait long enough, and I wish you did. You left just about the time I was stepping in. I would have been the greatest Christmas gift from your only son that year, just if you had waited a few more months.
One of your most desired gifts of having Jude secure a bride was fulfilled just at the time you left. If I met you during your life time, it would also have been very fulfilling for me. I believe we would have been best friends and you would have been such a loving father to me.
There is one thing I know for sure, considering the life you lived, which Jude never ceases to talk about, is that you are no where else except in the bossom of father Abraham in heaven, just like Lazarus. This being the case, means you are constantly looking down from heaven and beholding us all, including the grand children you so much desired.
We all love you Daddy. Please continue to interceed for us, that our lives here on earth will be acceptable to God almighty, so we can all re-unite in heaven where death will be no more.

Rest on VIO you are truly missed.

Goziem, Your daughter in-law.

*Daddy,Your Spirit and Legacy Lives!*

These 20 years seem like 20 days. I remember you everyday and feel your spirit directing all I do. Your picture inside my Breviary has remained for years and will still be . I missed you on my profession day which you longed for and worst still on my final profession and thanksgiving day but was consoled you are in a better place. We have all picked the pieces and moved on with life. My mum and siblings are doing well thanks to your blessings and constant intercessions. You now have 28 grandchildren and one great grand child whose happiness would have been immesurable if they saw you, but God has the final say in our wishes of life. Our wonderful in-laws, friends and well wishers testify you were a virtuous man . I thank God for your gift to us.
Keep resting with the Lord .

Sr Udo, HHCJ( Your daughter)

Nwokejiezinnaya

My Uncle, you were loved by all and many identified with the name most dear to them- Di Okpara , VIO, Ugochinyere , Sir Anthony Nwokejiezinnaya Ukachukwu. These names /titles you executed with dignity and authority but none would be compared to the love you had for all which explains the name Nwokejiezinnaya

You had an infectious smile that lights up the room and you were never afraid to express your affection.You treated everybody like equals and was always willing to engage us in a discussion, thinking back, I now know that whatever I said in those arguments made no sense but your smiles remained.

Di Okpara was your identity with your siblings. Your leadership was examplary with the single goal to keep the family together. Unfortunately, we were not given the opportunity to say thank you for your love. I remember the day you taught me that it was ok for a man to cry, when I saw the tears roll down your eyes, the day your younger brother (Ugwumba) was wheeled out of the theater after his surgery. But the smile you wore the day he was sworn in to the bench only speaks to the LOVE which we testify to till date.

Nwokejiezinnaya, was the name given to you by your parents and you played your role excellently and lived up to every character.
Its been 20years but still feels like yesterday-

Do rest in peace and you will ever remain in our hearts

You were a Daddy to all. No one could call you anything less. I remember that afternoon i came into the house and met my mum rolling on the floor screaming "who will fight for me now?" My Dad (Justice Ukachukwu) was devastated and we were so scared of how he will cope with your death as we all knew how close you were.

You stood for fairness, love and justice. You loved the family and you were dedicated to the peace and unity of the Ukachukwus. No one expected you to go so soon however your memory lives on.

We will never forget you. Rest on Daddy ulo ohuru, Rest on Sir!

Tobenna Ukachukwu- Nephew

Even though I never met you, I have heard so much about you and from what I have heard I can tell that you were a great role model to your kids.
Raising such a model family, I draw my inspiration from you in raising mine too.
Continue to rest in the bossom of the Lord.

I loved you then...I love you even more now...Rest on grandpa.

Daddy, you legacy lives on. You were and will always be an inspiration to myself, and the entire family.your charisma, calmness, straightforward nature is something we all have lived to emulate.
You were a true definition of a father,an uncle ,and a Dad.
I vividly remember going on trips with you and you made it a point of duty saying the rosary while we embarked on our trips .I will always say a prayer for you. I really can't pay you back for all you did but I will always see you as a role model.
Daddy am sure you are smiling down from heaven
Keep resting in the Lord.