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You made me to better understand that Eunice is not only a family friend but a younger sister. You emphasized the importance of family unity, love, and forgiveness.
Your loving kindness, your love of unity, oneness and belonging will continue as a legacy you left us with.
Eunice, I know how hard it is to come to terms with a lose like this. From my experience of the lost of my mum, my dad, a year later, my only confident left (aunty’s, friend who was my sister) 3 years later, I want to let you know that, it is a wound that never heals, but the pain becomes lighter as the years go by.
There will be moments that you will be faced with challenges that only your mum could give you a genuine advice. During those challenging moments ask yourself if Aunty were here, what would she expect me to do? Next, ask for God’s guidance then decide on the solution. Also reflect on all the fun times you spent together These are some of strategies that have kept me going for the past 7 years.
I pray that the Almighty God our Great Comforter, will comfort you during this difficult time in Jesus matchless Name. Amen
When we think of you, we remember your soft, calm way of talking and your soft voice.
You took everyone of us like yours. Our kids like your grand kids. Our Moms like your sisters.
You were so kind and appreciative.
Thanks to you we have original G.L. Jewelries that did not break our pockets.
The only branché kabba that I have was from you as a sign of appreciation.
The Bakossi association of Calgary has very beautifully sewn cultural attires at very low rates all thanks to you.
You understood our situation here more than we do, and was always willing to be there. I remember the last time we came to bid you farewell when you were going to Cameroon. We asked you why you were going back and your response was so touching. You know that life here is not easy for us. We need help, you like to stay and help, but you had to go look after your Mom and the others back home too, you will be back.
Little did we know that would be our last life encounter on earth.
Mami, we know it's just your earthly tent that you lived in that has been destroyed, you have gone to your building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.
As you go, please go in Peace and know that you have trained a complete replica of yourself who will take over from you.
It is a very heavy load.
Eunice and family, we know you are heartbroken and crushed in spirit.
We also know that God is close to you and He will save you.
His yoke is easy and His burden is light.
God will make your load to be as easy as His yoke and your burden to be light. Please be comforted.
Rest In Peace Mami.
Daniel, Annie Edie and family.
Dear Pa Alex Taku, Eunice and siblings,please do accept our prayers,sympathy and condolences for the loss and death of your wife,mother,aunt,grandmother..Mami Joan Taku. Dear Ma Joan,we are still reeling from the shock caused by the news of your death. When a beloved one like you makes the ultimate transition to meet her Maker and source of life; those of us left behind gasp for the right words with which to convey our pain,anger and even disbelief!! Her demise though painful,is a vivid reminder of our own mortality.....That We are "pilgrims" taking a walk through the Creator's Park" for a season.A reminder that we all are on borrowed time ! That,while we toil here on Earth,and enjoy the beauty of creation,we must not forget our destination.....To one day meet God face to face. Life is not measured by the length of time spent here on earth,but by it's depth,and the lives you touched in one way or the other.
Ma Joan was beautiful,kind,caring,generous,hospitable,a faithful wife & mother; a loyal friend to many;an exemplary daughter to her parents.She was industrious,persevering and passionate in whatever she pursued.She was a devout Christian and Catholic.A beloved member of the FOCOLARE movement.She loved life and people as attested by the many tributes and eulogies. Your life,legacy and memories will forever be cherished. For the family and friends left behind,may God continue to be your anchor,strength and guide in these troubled times!
Mami Joan,we thank God for your life,and the time shared with you.We loved You,but God loves more.We can only give Him the Praises,Honor and Glory..May God grant you all strength to bear this huge loss."Aurevoir Aunty Joan.... Travel safely.May God and His Angels grant you safe passage to the Heavenly Maria polis! Eric Anangfac and family.
Dallas,Texas.USA
Losing a mom is the most difficulty thing. You have lost a your true friend. One who loved you for who you are; one who loved you unconditionally and could stand for you at all times. It hurts yet we have to continuously turn to God- the source of life for solace. God has a reason why mom died at this time. Be consoled as we hope that Jesus' resurrection will give us assurance of mom's destiny. Praying for you and family as you go through these tough times. May she find peace in God's bosom. Accept our condolences.
I spent 7years in menji feeling at home because you were always present to give me love, care, advise and prayers as my mom. You were so adorable and even amidst the crisis, you kept calling and sending voice notes to check on my well-being.
Your demise is hard to bear but God alone knows why .
When you closed your eyes and soared to the Heavens, I could hear the faint flutter of your wings as you left.
In my heart forever. Return if possible (RIP). Rest on Anty. Adieu
'Aunty' as called by all who knew her was responsible, dynamic, patient, forgiving, charitable, humble and a mother of nations. She played the role of father and mother to complement and to cover up for her husband when he was weak, played intrumental roles in church, friendly and family associations, her patients and forgiving spirit maintained her in her marital home till death, her hands were too open that she gave even when humanly we thought she should not respected and submitted to her senior ones till death and raise so many children as well as Lodge and provide for those who needed help in transit. Aunty you thought me how to work hard and to stand on my own and I am standing today because of that seed of hard work you nursed in me. If I could, I would ask God "why so early for you"?.Who can play your role as perfect as yourself?. Aunty you remain a hero and a celebrity in our memories. Glory be to God. Amen.
From Angela Etiendem Morfaw
Aunty as you are always called , your death to me was a shock .what can my mum do with out you beside her you were there during sad and happy period .only God knows why he has taken you away from us. I will never forget the advice and the encouragement you gave me mum
Rest in peace a mother of all people.
Dorine Ateih
We find ourselves wondering …..
Did we remember to thank you enough
For all you have done for us?
For all the times you were by our sides
To help and support us …..
To celebrate our successes
To understand our problems
And accept our defeats?
Or for teaching us by your example,
The value of hard work, good judgement,
Courage and integrity?
We wonder if we ever thanked you
For the sacrifices you made.
To let us have the very best?
And for the simple things
Like laughter, smiles and times we shared?
If we have forgotten to show our
Gratitude enough for all the things you did,
We’re thanking you now.
And we are hoping you knew all along,
How much you meant to us.
A woman, mother, friend, full of wisdom, loving and caring to all .
When I needed a friend for an advice , consolation and to celebrate my joy, you were always there.
There was nothing more shocking than getting a call that sad day of your passing away.
It still feels like a sad dream.
We will miss you and the memories of you will always live in us
RIP Aunty Joan
We will hold dear these two lessons you taught us: To see ourselves in others and to always share with the needy. Let your good works take you to the Lord. Adieu Auntie, our newest SAINT! RIP
Gilbert/Zita Ndieshe for the Family
The news of your death came as a shock to me. Who would have imagined that you will die so soon.
You were a bulldozer for your family all your life. You were a great woman of wisdom, a woman of good counsel to many, a teacher, a role model and my mentor in the Charism of unity. Your death was so abrupt! No one can fill the void. In every situation, we give thanks to God. We grief because we will deeply miss you but I am glad that you have joined the company of Angels in heaven. Good bye Mami Joana. You shall remain in our hearts forever.
Because you are a mean slave.
"Death,"where hide thou thy filthy sting,?
You come stealthily and suddenly to snatch the soul of the unwary.
"Death,"you are indespicable,
As your ugly and sophist fingers lure the innoncent and virtuous and whisper to her sould to go.
Cursed "death,"you are rapacious,
For umpteen time have you stalked and devour the huge, the thin...
"Death,"you are dead because you can do no more to our mother than what you have done.
Adieu for a while the paragon of women.We shall meet again to spend eternity together.
I promised visiting you and my grandma in Dschang only for me to hear ur sudden death on March 30th, a date I will forever dread.
Big Aunty, i will forever miss your beautiful smile, your advise, your caring and positive attitude.
Please continue to pray and intercede for us in the Heavenly Mariapolis.
I cannot and will not say you are dead, you are just away...
Forever in my heart
Adieu Big Aunty
Oh!! Oh!! Mum we missed u so much but don't forget to prepare a place for us . heaven is our destination. We shall all meet there .. Amen
""Condolence greetings to the entire family""
It is a shock to learn that mama, commonly known as Aunty Joan is gone. Though there are so many painful surprises these days, some are hard to comprehend. My sincere condolences. The word of God exhorts us to give thanks to God for everything. It might be difficult, but we have to. God alone knows how, when, where and why. May His will be done. Ndah. Praying for her peaceful repose.
Isaac Tanyinke SON of Mr Ajong Gabriel (Nkemndem) and Mrs. Bebongnchu Patricia. Boston, MA
May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless as you join the heavenly chorus.
To say something about Joana is not easy for me because her life has been a life full of dedication for God. When I came to Fontem she was working in the Mariapolis Centre with other two volunteers , but immediately one could relate with her and have Jesus in the Midst. She always gave me a lot of advice before I could take any decision. She embrace the Ideal of Unity with all her being, and in every negative situation she reminded us to accept The Cross with joy. She showed me with example how to love constantly without complaining. I can't hesitate to say that all the Delegates of the focolare who passed in Fontem had a lot of confidence in her. Together with her we started a small catering group to help them economically and it was in this group that we all felt her love as a mother. She was very patient and transperent with all. Her capacity to love every person made her to be elected as a responsible in all her groups. Joana's departure surprised all but God knows why. For sure there is a big feast for her in paradis.
Miss Shelta, Focolarina
Joanna Taku was affectionately called 'auntie', because of the lovely manner in which she related with everyone. She was a devoted member of the Focolare Movement. When the Focolare Movement arrived Fontem she immediately embraced it and eventually committed herself in the branch of the Volunteers of God. The Focolare activities took priority in all she did. She has been described by many as a mature fruit of Chiara's Charism of Unity. Members of the Movement testify that , " she always believed in the love of God, she was a peace maker and always stood for reconciliation and unity. She took care of many students of Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College Fontem as guardian". She was one of the 'Pillars' of the New Evangelization that Chiara introduced in Fontem in 2000.
Auntie believed in God's providence,that is why she always shared the little she had and providence was never lacking. When the crises forced her to leave her home in Fontem she arrived Dschang with a large family. She quickly integrated herself into the Focolare Community of Dschang.
She was a mother to all and always lived for others to the extend of forgetting herself . She loved concretely and knew how to build relationships and to maintain them. By her way of living she attracted many people to the Focolare Movement. For example one member said, 'when I joined the movement she was so loving that I decided to follow her into the branch of the volunteers in which she belonged'.
Our dear auntie, we are going to miss you greatly. Thank very much for been a witness to the Gospel. We believe you ran the race to a successful end. May God welcome you to Eternity, till we meet again.
What I have witnessed of Aunti Joana Taku.
A giant of numerous virtues in all contexts of life: An exemplary marriage life experience of faith, perseverance and Charity, amidst the challenges of our African cultural melieux. A realized daughter and follower of Mama Chiara Lubich " Mafua Ndem". A mother of mothers, friend without age and a sister without measure. A great counsellor and builder of bridges to mend broken or weaken relationships among people. She was a source of strength and great support also to me. Her presence was the joy of many.She made the best out of every difficult situation. A great apostle and one of the pillars of the NE in Fontem.In brief, I picture her as Christian faith and Charity in practice with the fullness of joy.She was God's pearl among us. I believe she had reached the climax, where God saw her work was complete. Marilen N.
Aunty, you gave me life, you raised me to be who I am today. You taught me your values of love for one another, charity and works of mercy. You gave me more than any child can ask for from a mother. You tilled and toiled for me, your grand children and everyone around you. You left traces of gold marks on every person you met. I can write volumes of books about your works and mission on earth and won't stop, but you understand I have a funeral to plan.
I have asked so many unanswered questions why you left too soon, but God alone have the answers. I draw my strength from God alone to cope with your departure to eternal glory on March 30th, 2019. You completed your mission and your creator called you back home.
Aunty, you provided everything I asked from you and today I make a request again; please intercede for me, my grandma, the entire family, friends, all your acquaintances and well-wishers.
Aunty you've handed over your relay baton to everyone you knew to continue with your work. Your legacy moves on. I hold on tight to our last conversation and the Ave Maria litany you gave me. I've humbly taken my spiritual relay baton from you and now my mission and purpose start until we meet again. Please intercede for me in the process. Go well my beloved mother, go well Aunty until we meet to part no more. I love you unconditionally.
Eunice ( your daughter).
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I LOVE YOU
You made me to better understand that Eunice is not only a family friend but a younger sister. You emphasized the importance of family unity, love, and forgiveness.
Your loving kindness, your love of unity, oneness and belonging will continue as a legacy you left us with.
Eunice, I know how hard it is to come to terms with a lose like this. From my experience of the lost of my mum, my dad, a year later, my only confident left (aunty’s, friend who was my sister) 3 years later, I want to let you know that, it is a wound that never heals, but the pain becomes lighter as the years go by.
There will be moments that you will be faced with challenges that only your mum could give you a genuine advice. During those challenging moments ask yourself if Aunty were here, what would she expect me to do? Next, ask for God’s guidance then decide on the solution. Also reflect on all the fun times you spent together These are some of strategies that have kept me going for the past 7 years.
I pray that the Almighty God our Great Comforter, will comfort you during this difficult time in Jesus matchless Name. Amen
When we think of you, we remember your soft, calm way of talking and your soft voice.
You took everyone of us like yours. Our kids like your grand kids. Our Moms like your sisters.
You were so kind and appreciative.
Thanks to you we have original G.L. Jewelries that did not break our pockets.
The only branché kabba that I have was from you as a sign of appreciation.
The Bakossi association of Calgary has very beautifully sewn cultural attires at very low rates all thanks to you.
You understood our situation here more than we do, and was always willing to be there. I remember the last time we came to bid you farewell when you were going to Cameroon. We asked you why you were going back and your response was so touching. You know that life here is not easy for us. We need help, you like to stay and help, but you had to go look after your Mom and the others back home too, you will be back.
Little did we know that would be our last life encounter on earth.
Mami, we know it's just your earthly tent that you lived in that has been destroyed, you have gone to your building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.
As you go, please go in Peace and know that you have trained a complete replica of yourself who will take over from you.
It is a very heavy load.
Eunice and family, we know you are heartbroken and crushed in spirit.
We also know that God is close to you and He will save you.
His yoke is easy and His burden is light.
God will make your load to be as easy as His yoke and your burden to be light. Please be comforted.
Rest In Peace Mami.
Daniel, Annie Edie and family.
Grandma as my family and I will always call you.
Thank you for the privilege of knowing you. You were my mom’s best friend when you visited Canada. I could remember how you and my mom would always walk our kids to school. You were a very kind and loving mother I will never forget that you inspired me to buy my first sewing machine. Thank you for teaching me how to sew. My daughter and I can now make beautiful dresses. It is very difficult to believe that you are no more but one thing is for sure that you are in a better place. Grandma your memories will forever remain in our hearts. We love you but God loves you most.
Rest on grandma until we meet to part no more.
Evelyn and family!
In our hearts forever
Still to accept the fact that you are no more big aunty, your dead came as a shock to us all. My twin your namesake and I grew up knowing you as our only maternal aunty my mum elder sister. It is a bitter pill for us to shallow but we thank God for your life. Sleep well aunty for ever in our heart.
Unice you lost your best Friend, Mother and Angel. My heart is crying i can't imagine what you are doing through right now. Is a very big pill to swallow. Please stay strong for you and your family, Mon will bless you from the Heaven and Above. May Her soul Rest in Peace.
THE LOST OF MOTHER CAN NEVER BE REPLACED BUT THE LOVE CAN NEVER BE LOST.