July 27, 2023
July 27, 2023
Continue to celebrate in heaven!
This memorial website was created in memory of Daddy, Mazi Chima H. O. Ofong, who slipped into eternity on July 4, 2018. A greatly loved Husband, Father( & Father-in-law), Grand-Father, Brother, Uncle and Friend; the quintessential gentleman, pillar of integrity and bulwark of support to all that met him in life.
Daddy, it remains incredulous that we are at this juncture where we have our hearts overflowing with fond memories of your tireless love but unable to hear the rich timbre of your voice or be enveloped in your characteristic warm bear hug.
You are sorely sorely missed daddy. You are painfully missed each passing minute.
You remain the essence of your family, Daddy, you remain the flavour in us.
We all miss you interminably.
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July 4, 2022
July 4, 2022
Uncle was a colossus, a legend and indeed an enigma extraordinary.
We shall definitely re-unite on the resurrection morning.
Sleep on in the bosom of the Lord.
Ikay Ozigbo
New York, July 4, 2022.
We shall definitely re-unite on the resurrection morning.
Sleep on in the bosom of the Lord.
Ikay Ozigbo
New York, July 4, 2022.
July 4, 2022
July 4, 2022
Dear Daddy,
Four years later, still so unbelievable!
You are forever loved. Every day.
We are grateful to you for all you did and keep doing for us even posthumously, through the institutions and processes you put in place prior to taking this one-way trip to the celestial chambers.
Being your scion is a significant impetus we are fortunate to have to do life with.
You remain our incredible grand oak!
We miss you ever sorely daddy. We miss you so much
...forever loved, forever missed, forever yours
Four years later, still so unbelievable!
You are forever loved. Every day.
We are grateful to you for all you did and keep doing for us even posthumously, through the institutions and processes you put in place prior to taking this one-way trip to the celestial chambers.
Being your scion is a significant impetus we are fortunate to have to do life with.
You remain our incredible grand oak!
We miss you ever sorely daddy. We miss you so much
...forever loved, forever missed, forever yours
July 27, 2020
July 27, 2020
Daddy you are very much missed.
Time goes by so fast but your memories and legacies that you lived a good life are still around us. To your beloved family, may God fill your absence with comfort and joy.
Daddy, may your gentle soul continue to rest with our Lord. Amen
Time goes by so fast but your memories and legacies that you lived a good life are still around us. To your beloved family, may God fill your absence with comfort and joy.
Daddy, may your gentle soul continue to rest with our Lord. Amen
July 7, 2020
July 7, 2020
Death is a mystery that only God can demystify. Brother Chima, though you're no longer with us physically, the memory of you still lives with us. Continue to Rest in peace till we meet to part more.
October 9, 2018
October 9, 2018
We often say that the hour of death cannot be forecast and this hour we always imagine would be in a distant future.. Mazi , you have been a blessing to everyone you came across including me and my entire family. May your wonderful soul rest in Our Lord!
October 4, 2018
October 4, 2018
Rest in peace Sir. Met you once but will never forget your aura of simplicity. May God continue to strengthen the family you left behind. No doubt they will always do you proud.
September 30, 2018
September 30, 2018
I cannot find the appropriate words to describe your personal relationship with me while you were around. For 14 years, I drank from your well of wisdom. I learnt from your wealth of experience. Today, my heart is overflowing from your endless love shown towards me during all the years that our paths crossed by divine arrangement.
I was privileged to see at close quarters your unquantifiable passion for Novotel Port Harcourt. Your dexterity in handling issues will sorely be missed.
Uncle Chima, you are truly a good man in who there was no guile. I thank God I met you in this journey of life. Your fond memories will always remain with me.
My prayer is that the Lord will comfort and uphold the wife, children and family members you left behind in Jesus Name
I was privileged to see at close quarters your unquantifiable passion for Novotel Port Harcourt. Your dexterity in handling issues will sorely be missed.
Uncle Chima, you are truly a good man in who there was no guile. I thank God I met you in this journey of life. Your fond memories will always remain with me.
My prayer is that the Lord will comfort and uphold the wife, children and family members you left behind in Jesus Name
September 24, 2018
September 24, 2018
I remember the first time I mentioned my dear friend's by surname to my father. Miles away from Enugu and with a nostalgic smile on his face, he had nothing but good things to say about Mazi Chima Ofong and they hadn't seen each other in eons! He 'IS' truly a good man. I thank God for the precious gift of his presence at all the special celebrations in the past few years. May God give the Ofongs the strength and grace to bear the pain of his physical absence. We will not despair! We will all meet again. Rest well Uncle.
September 8, 2018
September 8, 2018
"In the midst of life we are in death"
Rest in the bosom of the Lord Brother, till we meet to part no more.
Rest in the bosom of the Lord Brother, till we meet to part no more.
September 7, 2018
September 7, 2018
A great uncle and daddy. May your pious soul find eternal repose.
Sommy Ozigbo
New York,USA.
Sommy Ozigbo
New York,USA.
August 21, 2018
August 21, 2018
Daddy! It's still a huge shock that you are no more. You were so full of life...kind hearted, more than a perfect gentleman and always ready to listen.
You were a strong pillar of support to your family especially young Muna and will be sorely missed by all who knew you. I for sure will miss the great conversations and excellent culinary skills.
Ngozi,Chinekwu and Kene.. May God give you the heart to bear this huge loss. May His Angels surround you all at this time and know that my prayers are with you all and your Mum.
May the soul of Mazi Chima Ofong rest in Perfect Peace. Amen.
You were a strong pillar of support to your family especially young Muna and will be sorely missed by all who knew you. I for sure will miss the great conversations and excellent culinary skills.
Ngozi,Chinekwu and Kene.. May God give you the heart to bear this huge loss. May His Angels surround you all at this time and know that my prayers are with you all and your Mum.
May the soul of Mazi Chima Ofong rest in Perfect Peace. Amen.
August 21, 2018
August 21, 2018
The loss of a dear relative is always excruciatingly painful. The fond memories however assuage to some degree the emptiness of the loss. Ngozi dear I have no doubt you have a lot of these memories to carry you on...please take heart...the Good Lord will comfort you and members of your family...concern yourself with the things that will continue to make your dad proud as he watches over you...May he rest on I pray.
August 21, 2018
August 21, 2018
This is so sad to hear,I remember federal enugu secondary school days, you were always on time to pick your children after school in your Peugeot 505,so dedicated to them.memories I share with your children" my friends " Ngozi & chinekwu.. i cant imagine what they are going through at this moment .may God strengthen you ngoo,chinekwu,kene and the entire ofong family.. may your gentle soul find rest in the blossom of our Lord Jesus Christ,amen!
August 21, 2018
August 21, 2018
You were indeed a perfect gentle man, soft spoken, very hard working and a man full of ideas. Rest in peace. God had already consoled your adorable wife and your wonderful children.
August 20, 2018
August 20, 2018
Be consoled, Chinekwu and Ngozi.
May God provide you with the consolation, love and care you deserve , now and always.
May he rest in peace amen.
May God provide you with the consolation, love and care you deserve , now and always.
May he rest in peace amen.
August 20, 2018
August 20, 2018
My prayers and thoughts are with the entire family through this very difficult period of separation. May the fondest memories of him continue to strength you through this all.
August 20, 2018
August 20, 2018
Rest in peace dear sir and God grant your family strength in this time of loss
August 20, 2018
August 20, 2018
May your dad's gentle soul rest in perfect peace, Chinekwu. Please, accept my deepest condolences.
August 20, 2018
August 20, 2018
Dearest Uncle Chima,
It’s so hard to believe that you’ve transitioned to heaven. The void left by your departure is palpable, and you are sorely missed.
May God grant all of us mourning your absence the fortitude to bear this huge loss, but particularly may He tightly envelope Aunty Nky, Ngozi, Chinekwu and Kene with his unfailing comfort and grace during this difficult time.
Rest on in perfect peace Uncle Chima
It’s so hard to believe that you’ve transitioned to heaven. The void left by your departure is palpable, and you are sorely missed.
May God grant all of us mourning your absence the fortitude to bear this huge loss, but particularly may He tightly envelope Aunty Nky, Ngozi, Chinekwu and Kene with his unfailing comfort and grace during this difficult time.
Rest on in perfect peace Uncle Chima
August 20, 2018
August 20, 2018
Death is a path everyone must travel. Rest in peace Mazi Chima Ofong. Lord please console the Ofongs. Amen.
August 20, 2018
August 20, 2018
For wether we die;we are the Lords, for whether we live;we are the Lords, for weather therefore we live or die;we are the Lords.
Rest in the Lord Bro Chima. You will be sorely missed. I will miss you most especially.
Rest in the Lord Bro Chima. You will be sorely missed. I will miss you most especially.
August 19, 2018
August 19, 2018
May Father of all comforts comfort you and your family and help you bear the loss. Shalom.. Aldair
August 19, 2018
August 19, 2018
Mazi,Laa n'udo. Chinekwu,Ng, and the Ofong family, take heart. Thank God for a life well lived. You're in my thoughts.
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July 27, 2023
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Continue to celebrate in heaven!
July 4, 2022
July 4, 2022
Uncle was a colossus, a legend and indeed an enigma extraordinary.
We shall definitely re-unite on the resurrection morning.
Sleep on in the bosom of the Lord.
Ikay Ozigbo
New York, July 4, 2022.
We shall definitely re-unite on the resurrection morning.
Sleep on in the bosom of the Lord.
Ikay Ozigbo
New York, July 4, 2022.
July 4, 2022
July 4, 2022
Dear Daddy,
Four years later, still so unbelievable!
You are forever loved. Every day.
We are grateful to you for all you did and keep doing for us even posthumously, through the institutions and processes you put in place prior to taking this one-way trip to the celestial chambers.
Being your scion is a significant impetus we are fortunate to have to do life with.
You remain our incredible grand oak!
We miss you ever sorely daddy. We miss you so much
...forever loved, forever missed, forever yours
Four years later, still so unbelievable!
You are forever loved. Every day.
We are grateful to you for all you did and keep doing for us even posthumously, through the institutions and processes you put in place prior to taking this one-way trip to the celestial chambers.
Being your scion is a significant impetus we are fortunate to have to do life with.
You remain our incredible grand oak!
We miss you ever sorely daddy. We miss you so much
...forever loved, forever missed, forever yours
Gallery
Mom & Dad, Oxford. May 2018.
Daddy Daddi Dad!
Daddy & Ngozi on her wedding day, 10th October 2015.
Daddy with Kama & Muna at Muna's baptism, April 1st 2018
Us.
Dad, Kene & Mom at Kene's graduation from Ryerson Univeristy Toronto, Canada.
August 1, 1981. Our Parents' wedding day.
Recent stories
A SPECIAL CLASS GENTLEMAN
September 7, 2018
by Iyke Ozigbo
Though you've slept in the Lord, your legacies live on. We miss you indeed but we're consoled by the assurance that we shall all re-unite on the resurrection morning.
The Ven. Dr. Ikechukwu Ozigbo. Milan, Italy. September 7, 2018.
August 22, 2018
There was a story of when we were still in fgce, a certain young man visited Ngozi. Uncle Chima returned to take an item from the house. On leaving, he walked through the sitting room, at the door he said calmly "young man, you will have to leave before I do". Goes to show the disciplinarian and patient dad you were. Your children have also shown by the quality of their lives the good impact you left on them. You will be missed sir. May your gentle soul continually rest in peace, adieu.
My Matriculation
August 19, 2018
In 1999, when I and Ngozi did our matriculation in Nsukka, my dad had issues with his vehicle that day so was stranded on getting back to Enugu. The Late Mazi not knowing who my dad was offered to assist him and drove him back to Enugu. Seemed like a small gesture but my dad has never forgotten that gesture and he will always speak good of Mazi Chima Ofong. Incidentally I just realised that they were age mates. R.I.P Sir.