Chief Joseph Akpojevwe Owumi Snr. Though we met through work with Harvard. We became so close that we are more like a bonded family. He and his entire family are always part of my adventures in life. He was always part of my decision and very supportive of my several projects morally and financially.
His generosity is second to none, always willing to assist with all that he got.
Your sojourn on the planet though short but eventful and of high impact.
You will forever be in my heart and Wii do all within my capacity to ensure your legacy is not erazed.
Rest on good man!

May the soul of this great community man rest in peace. Chief Joe Owumi - the Idono R'Ovie of Ughele Kingdom, my lovely and loving cousin - You are unforgetable. Your philantropic spirit lives on with your great and lovely wife, Olorogun (Mrs) Claudia Leigh Owumi - the Ehwe R'Ovie of Ughele Kingdom.

Uncle Joe

Even though you left this earth 7 years ago, I still feel your presence and love through your beloved wife (my Auntie Claudia) and your wonderful children (my cousins). I am so proud of them all and glad to call them family.

We all miss you. Always thinking of you. Rest in peace.

- Sunday

The Idonor r'Ovie of the Great Ughelli Kingdom, Chief (Dr) Joseph Owumi Sr was simply 'Joe' to me. We had been very close since our early lives in our town, Eruemukohwarien, being my cousin from his mother's side. He was my "personal person" as we say in Nigeria. Joe was a pillar in his two families - the Owumi (his fathers family) and the Edafeaga (his mother's family). He was well loved by both families.

His wife, the inimitable Olorogun (Mrs) Claudia Leigh Owumi, the Ehwe r'Ovie of the Great Ughelli Kingdom in Nigeria has been a great asset to the Edafeaga family (Joe's mother's family) since the home call of our brother Joe.

I cannot forget the royal treatment my wife and I got when we paid Claudia and Joe a visit in Boston in August, 2014. The one week stay with them at their home in Boston Massachusetts was very memorable. We traveled together to Atlanta for the Urhobo Progress Union, America Convention of that year.

Adieu, my brother Joe.
May your soul continue to rest in peace in the bosom of the Lord.

Olorogun Edoreh Agbah, the Ugbugba of Ughelli Kingdom
Olorogun (Mrs) Joy Agbah, the Ogberhovwo of Ughelli Kingdom.

Uncle Joe...
We miss you. Rest on well on God's blossom.
Our Beloved Patriarch of the Owumi Families in America.

My Loving Husband and the Father of our wonderful children. We are doing well under your guidance, my loving angel. My beloved, it was just yesterday that we had our last conversation and the last words that came from your mouth. I am fine and finding life without different without you but I know that you are supporting the family in our journey without you. I thank you for your life and our life together. Rest my beloved. Peace and Blessings to you. Love, your loving wife, Claudia L. Owumi

Continue to sleep on Dr ONWUMI in da lord. 

Uncle Joe:
We miss you as our papa in America. Rest in peace. 

I USE TO BE HIS TAILOR WHEN HE WAS ALIVE. CHIEF ONWUMI WILL DRIVE ALL D WAY FROM BOSTON TO RHODE ISLAND TO BRING CLOTHES TO ME NOT THAT THERE WAS NO TAILOR IN BOSTON BUT BCS HE LOVED MY HAND WORK . HAVE KNOWN CHIEF SINCE 2009 TILL HIS DEATH NOBODY SEWS FOR HIM EXCEPT ME .. VERY STRAIGHT FORWARD PERSON AT TIMES IF I CHARGED HIM HE WILL ASK ME WAHEED ARE U SURE D MONEY WILL BE OKAY? THERE WAS NO TIME HE BROUGHT CLOTHES WITHOUT GOVING TIPS AFTER PAYING HIS BILLS. I REMEMBERED WHEN HE WAS GOING TO NIGERIA HE SAID WAHEED ALL D CLOTHES IM USING WE HAVE TO SEW THEM HERE AND WE DID AS HAS SAID. I WILL FOREVER MISS CHIEF ONWUMI. MY PRAYER IS THAT GOD SHOULD GRANT HIM ETERNAL REST AND GRANT D FAMILY HE LEFT BEHIND ESPECIALLY HIS WIFE CHIEF MRS D GRATITUDE TO BEAR D LOSS. BOTH OF THEM ARE LIKE TWINS ANYTIME THEY CMAE TO ME. ADIEU CHIEF. !!!!!

WE LOVE U CHIEF BUT GOD LOVE U MOST. CONTINUE TO SLEEP ON PAPA

This is beautiful . Mr Owumi was such a staple in our community , a father figure to us all . He is truly missed

Rest in peace our beloved uncle and father. Thanks for everything.

Chief (Dr) Joseph Owumi, the Idonor r'ovie of Ughelli Kingdom. My Sweet and humane cousin, a great man of substance,.

The Edafisga family where your mother came from will continue to cherish youf love and affection for the family. Rest in peace, my brother.

Dear Uncle Joe:
2 years has come and gone since you left these shores called earth. It seems like yesterday.
Your loving legacy is still impacting our lives. Your memory is still fresh in our heart. Your fatherhood love as our uncle and father continues. Nicholas says Thank you. Sunday says Thank you. Agatha says Thank you.
The Lord continue to have mercy on your soul and give you peace. Migwo...
Your Proud Nephew, Sunday.

Uncle Joe:
Happy 65th birthday in memorial.
Rest in peace.

A year ago, Our Beloved Patriarch of the OWUMI FAMILIES in North America passed away in Boston, MA.

On behalf of my older brother (NICHOLAS OWUMI) and on behalf of the OWUMI FAMILY IN ATLANTA, rest in peace.

The Lord bless thee, and keep thee. The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee. The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. - Numbers 6:24-26