Life is not the same without you. It's been 3 tough years without you my dearest husband and my heart silently screams in pain.
How i wish you were alive. You made life much easier for me.
Words can explain how empty this world is without you by my side.
There is not a single day i haven't missed your presence.
The details of your death keeps lingering on my mind and leaves a pain that no one can heal, but your love and care leaves a memory that no one can steal.
Your death is a bitter pills to swallow and I can't comfort myself. My eyes filled up with tears knowing that you are gone forever .
For 3 years I have been wondering where we went wrong that we couldn't save your life. But I think God allowed you to die because an angel was needed in heaven.
Continue to be my guardian angel, giving me the strength and courage to accomplish the plans we had.
May your gentle soul continue to RIP 
Never forgotten, forever Loved, forever Missed
                 Your Wife

It is that day before the day!
There's no way to forget
RIP my dear friend!

Dearest husband, like a dream one year is gone without you. If tears could build a stairway, then i will walk up to heaven and bring you back home. You are missed each and everyday, for you were so special. You meant more than words can say. Continue to Rest In the Bossom of the lord 

My sweet sweet brother. Continue to sleep well in the Lord's bosom. You are very much missel and love. My Angel watch over us until we shall meet again.

Happy birthday Angong. You are still fresh in my memory. Now you watch us from above. Brother we miss you more than you can ever imagine!!

Joyeux Anniversaire mon Ami!
A Minuit le calendrier m a rappelé ce jour. Une surprise douloureuse, je n ai pu t appeler . Et je n ai même su comment partager cette surprise. 
juste une prière pour toi.
Que la paix absolue du Seigneur soit avec toi. Tu es bien la haut veillant sur tous comme un Ange

Dear Christopher,
We do not each other. I know your father who was my teacher in primary school. I know your sisters. We heard about your sudden departure from this world from Feli with whom I have worked for some time. We know you are resting with the Lord. We feel your absence so much. Your departure is a big loss to us but as christains we know it is God's calling. We pray your soul rest in perfect peace with the Lord. We pray for strength and comfort with your family and your siblings. We pray God Almighty to fill the vacant you have left in the family with love and care. Stay blessed until we meet to depart no more. Amen. Chi & Doris Tawah

Rest in Peace Uncle Christo

Rest in power, Uncle Christopher. Your infectious smile and joy of life will forever be missed. You are forever with us and will be in our hearts!

Rest in perfect peace barrister Awvomtom!

Tankang nwo, ghey shi'inhe mba. Ah shey bhu taa bugnhe yanghe tu wo mba. Filye fo.

So that's it?! The curtain falls on the final call.

We share the same birthday, you know: 19th February.

I came here to light a candle about 3 days ago, and realising this, that we shared the same birthday, I just could not.

From then, up to your homecoming event this evening (I am in Mali), I have had time to reflect on life and how living does not really prepare us for death, inevitable as it may be.

Nevertheless, judging from today's testimonies, I believe your life, though cut short, was fulfilling, if not fulfilled.

In the time I knew you , you definitely touched my life with immeasurable warmth as only you could express.

RIP , L'il Bro , rest in grace.

Gone too soon!

May we all find joy in the memories you made!

Thelma Salah

Rest in power Uncle Christopher!

Dear Chris to, Bih Miriam Avwontom
Dear christo,my brother and father your death hurts me right deep into my heart.I can't still believe that its true.I remember, I would always call at 8:00pm to verify if you were at home and you would tell me you were still in nkwen and i would say ''please go home " ,because town is rough and dangerous.on the otherhand,i would always wait for your call during gunshots, for you to ask me to go home.

  Every time i pictured you sitting by the dining table with me,while we were having very good conversations,i felt the presence of your accomodation. How ever, it's now unfurtunate that you have left us all "Oh death, why have you done this to me".Christo i love you best but then,God loves you most,may your soul find rest at the bowsome of God.

Such a calm spirit gone too soon. One moment, your sister Prudence asked me to pray for recovery and two days later I get a message saying 'my brother just died'. Fare thee well Christo and rest in perfect peace.

Dear Lord,
May Christopher's soul rest in peace. Comfort the entire family,loved ones and may the YOU be their strength.
Heartfelt condolences.
Love from the Fauben family.

TRIBUTE TO MY BROTHER CHRISTOPHER CHE AVWONTOM

BY JOSEPH MANCHO



Christopher my brother, you have gone too soon. The ways of the Lord defy human understanding. I left Cameroon when you were too young for us to form a meaningful or memorable relationship. Time finally gave us the opportunity to start doing so as mature adults nearly 35 years later. I was glad and quite elated, because it seemed like there really were no missing years or connections. I found you to be measured, assured of yourself, warm, and purposeful. You were resourceful, attentive, respectful, willing; and embraced the special role that life had carved out for you in the family. Talking to you, and discovering all these dimensions gave me hope and assurance for many things and possibilities. Your dependability and willingness triggered deep considerations on my part. I saw you as someone who was on the verge of becoming a linchpin across the entire family. Someone who could hold the base with solid and dependable hands. I imagined and was increasingly confident, that all the dynamic young family members in our family could build on your broad shoulders literally and figuratively. I imagined.......



I imagined you becoming a stalwart in Bamenda, as the family discovered all these dimensions of you and lifted you up. I imagined you as someone we could rally behind and project. I imagined you as a bulwark, growing into a legal giant working with the family across diverse domains, mastering new competencies and ushering new things in that precious corner of ours. I imagined so many things we were still to discuss, following our last conversations three weeks before heaven called. I imagined......!!!



Our ways are not God's ways, and so we must surrender you to the most high. We surrender you lovingly. Your transition has caused a lot of hurt, a lot of pain, and will cause many tears for years to come. We weep for you because of loss. The Loss of Father, husband, brotherhood, Unclehood, kind and dependable friend, kinship, and companionship. Loss of the immense promise you were only just starting to show. We all cry for you, for our loss. Your loss has created a great void that will be had to fill in your family and the community.



You were a good person. All the testimonies I have seen among your friends and classmates leave only warmth in my heart. It is testimony about your ebullient spirit, caring attitude, and equitable disposition to others. Most people are lucky to have one nick name. You had so many, signifying how endearing you were to so many.



We surrender you to the most high, taking comfort to what is fundamental to our faith. We surrender you, knowing that as a family of believers you have joined the church triumphant; where our heavenly father reigns supreme. We can only imagine the immense joy there, as you meet Dad, Mom, and our ancestors in perpetual hallelujah. We all hope to meet you there someday again. Farewell Christo, Angong, our Barrister… Go thee to thy eternal rest. May our almighty Creator welcome you home.

A beautiful life cut short. Rest in peace Christopher.

Maître Avwontom,
I probably last saw you in Sacred Heart College and we seem to have bypassed one another in Berlin. Despite not haven seen you for decades, reconnecting though our class Whatsapp group was a cherished experience. Your input to several matters were always to the point and it felt as if I was having a conversation with you in person. Your sudden departure was a shock to us all and I can imagine you being one of the people to give us some wisdom about life had this happened to one of us but alas, you are gone. Rest in peace and thank you for those words of wisdom. We will not be able to sit in a peaceful Bamenda and have a cold drink and catch up as I had imagined would happen someday. You are loved and missed! Till we meet again.

Barrister Chris one of the very soft spoken lawyers I have met in my life with your gentle and kind way of treating people being with you in the last three days of your life felt to me like I had known you forever only for you keep me in this shock, I must confess that your passing away left me in a daze and has taught me to value life better and to live in the moment. You may be gone but the good memories you left live on I am glad in my life time I came across a person like you no wonder my friend Grace was ever joyous I wonder if the vacuum you left in her will ever be filled but I am consoled by the fact that you left many beautiful memories. It hurts, it pains to say goodbye fare thee well Barrister Chris.
Ehbeh Anita
Grace's friend

Tata It is so hard to believe you gone so soon.I remember how you use to call me Nimoh with your gentle voice.Tu es partir très tôt sans mes prévenir tu restera toujours dans mon cœur.Repose en paix mon chéri Tata

My grandfather, my brother, my friend, Barrister Christopher Avwontom. For the first time since I began my doctoral program, I had less than a 4.0 in a course assignment because when I heard that you had gone ahead, I could not think. I could not focus on anything except to question, why you, why so soon? But today I stand in another office to give a benediction a word of peace to the family as we move into a world where you are no longer physically present with us.
I can do this because I know that precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of His saints (Psalm 116). He says when we go through the valley of the shadow of death, His rod, and His staff will be with us to comfort us and to bring us into the land of plenty, on the other side. So, we comfort ourselves with this knowledge that you have gone through to be with those who went ahead in the presence of the Lord.
For Jesus is the resurrection and the life and he that believes in Him, even though he dies, yet he lives. John 11:25-26
Oh, death where then is your sting? Oh grave, where is your victory. For in all these things we are more than conquerors, through Christ, who loved us and gave His life for us. (1 Cor. 15:55, Romans 8:
And because our Redeemer lives, we shall one day behold him face to face and meet with one another to part no more. (Job 19:25-27) Adieu Brother, Uncle, Father, Grandfather beloved Brother, Barrister Christopher Avwontom. Rest from your labors my brother and enter the Father’s joy, until we meet again. And to you, family, friends, I speak the peace of God. Weep no more for Christopher but let him live in our memories and the joy bringer that He was. The helper and friend that we knew and in so doing we will celebrate His life.
Numbers 6:24-26

24 "The LORD bless you and keep you; 25 The LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; 26 The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace."'

I have known Christopher since September 1983 when we met in Sacred Heart College and after some years we spent some time in the University of Buea. When ever I think about you the first time that comes to my mine is your infectious smile and soccer skills. In fact Christopher played soccer with pride and love. I have visited him twice in Bamenda during which he has invited me out. In fact the last he had to create time out of his busy schedule just to stop by and briefly share a drink. How kind and friendly Christopher was. Fare well Christ. The memory of your simple unassuming life of integrity and kindness will help us to be good. May God be with you till we meet again. Rest in perfect Peace Christopher.

It is surprising how you left us bro. You gave no one a last farewell and you were gone before we knew it. You broke our hearts and all we are left now with are memories of your past.
We have lost one of our fine shepherds and a peace champion who has gone home.
Your actions were simple, humble and generous with an active mind always anxious to keep the people happy around you. Little wonder why you are socially connected with almost everybody in the family and the society regardless of age or status.
I must confess, you left us at the time we needed you the most when you were in the process of uniting your people.
In the month of March 2020, you and I had a conversation when I was in Cameroon.We did discuss so many things including our future plans because I found in you a brother and a good friend.
Unfortunately ,we will never see our plans come true as that ship has sailed.
Borther, you meant so much to us in every single way and I still remember all our stories, the fun, the jokes and the laughter and the experiences we shared together over the years.
Your beautiful soul will live forever and good memories of you will always be treasured in our hearts.

I remember you in Silence. Go well brother !!!

My dear brother-in-law. Unfortunately we only met once. Later on I could testify to your sense of humour after our phone call some time back.

I fondly referred to you as Ngia Tse , as House Master, and have looked forward to visiting home to share more times with you and your household that have always been in my prayers for more growth.
Bitter news of your sudden and heart-breaking departure was the very last thing to expect.

What a vacuum you have left in my sister’s heart and the rest of us. Only God knows why. May you peacefully rest in power in the Lord’s kingdom.
Adieu Ngia Tse.

A

Uncle Christo,

As a light on a hill cannot be hidden, neither shall yours ever be hidden from our lives. may your soul rest in the Lord's perfect peace. Nothing more can harm you.

Am still shock and can't believe u have gone big bro. There is much to say but I don't know where to start.

I know we talk a few weeks ago about u coming to Berlin. We were so happy and I told u your room is already waiting for u.

I will always miss u..especially the smile and fun we had.

Looking at the photo.. one could see the fun we had and always had.

I remember when I was a little boy I always wanted to be with Emmandolo or with u..
I had the time to stay with u when I was in Douala University.. we had so much fun at home with Pa ( Ngia Emma) Now u have gone but all the wonderful time we had together.. Bamenda.. Douala.. Berlin.. will always be cherished in my heart my dear brother.

Love and miss u big bro.. and will always do love u..

The family miss u.. but our God loves u more.. that's why u are with him.

❤ U bro.. Ur Dah

To an uncle i never met it saddens me a lot.. But i know uncle you will be fine wherever you are we your family grieve now but we rejoice for we know you'll rest perfectly with our heavenly father... God bless you uncle... Say hi to Jesus for us.. Your nephew.
Junior francis tabe Ndangum

My dear Barrister and Nephew Christopher Avwontom.
You are gone but there are memories for keepsake. When we participated in your court’s induction ceremony in Bamenda into the noble profession, I knocked my chest boasting and that by God’s grace and for once we had a family lawyer near to and with us.
You were number one(1) in the seating arrangement in court, indicative of your seniority amongst the young lawyers.
Upon installation in your new office I gave you an assignment as a test case to sort out a land certificate for your cousins. You handled this project with dispatch and professionalism. You were hesitant to treat it as a business, but I insisted as a mark of encouragement that it had to be business as usual to set precedence for family dealings.
Subsequently you were very instrumental in quickly sorting out other family legal matters as best you could with deep family concerns.
In our NdaAmah home meetings we shared wonderful item 11 unions and most admirable camaraderies since the demise of my dear sister and your beloved mom of blessed memory, Frida Bih Avwontom. You filled the gap she left and were the last Avwontom this family home group could effectively relate with. And now the Good Lord has called you at His will to His bosom and to join your parents in the heavenly abode.
In NdaAmah we knew you as a humble, knowledgeable and resourceful member of our group. This is our Christopher, last link with the Avwontoms in our group that we have had the misfortune to lose to the Grim Reaper.
I wish most sincerely to express our heart felt condolences to and say also that our bleeding hearts are with the family, friends and loved ones that he has inadvertently left behind. May his soul RIP. Big Daddy

Ieeeeee Agong Agong soo it is true I though some how we shall be informed that ' Na lie yaaa ngai chrosto never die ' oh I know if God had not ordered it you would still be with us today ok so something has really change . Who will call me "small bonbon " you went too soon". Bye for now cousin till we meet again

Mon Ami, My Douala Brother

L Ami Fidèle
L Ami Disponible
L Ami Respectueux
L Ami Supportif
L Ami Encourageant
L Ami Intelligent
L Ami plein de Sagesse
L Ami Collègue de Travail
L Ami Camarade Étudiant
L Ami de Mouvement
L Ami de Leopold Platz
L Ami de Kameruner Strasse
L Ami de Mueller Strasse 31
L Ami qui ne supporte pas te voir triste
L Ami plein d humour qui rend la situation la plus difficile , facile à vivre.
L Ami toujours présent ! Tu restes toujours présent dans ma vie

My Dear Friend!
Londo na selele

Your Bamenda Sister
Sissako Mbango

Hey, hey truly a good dance will last just a while and before u enjoy it, its over. My big bro, the last time we played tennis is far too fresh in my memory. I knew u just for four years but its like 20. It was so difficult to announce ur tragedy to the kids of which little Afanwi has till today refused to accept that u are resting in the Lord. All the kids can dream of is their happy moments with their uncle Christi. Today u are gone without telling them good bye. What about our new year eve party. What a pain and whole u left in our hearts. However, I can understand its the call of creator u headed to. farewell till our spirits unite again.

Psalms 90: 12
"Teach us how short our life is so that we may become wise."
Ngia Christo your sudden death is a bitter pill but then a lesson learnt in accordance with the scripture above. How i wish i had called you to find out how you were doing after i heard you were not feeling fine. How i wish i had said a prayer for you that night for quick recovery.
You left a lot of memories in your little dash and the one i hold dear was when i last saw you at Ndahmah meeting. You kept the place alive and we were not eager to return. I never knew it would end like this. I took for granted and taught you would recover. Oh God your ways are definitely not our ways and your thoughts neither ours.
Your passing onto glory has given me a different perspective. May we all learn to know our days are short and cherish the memories we have and make it worthwhile. Rest well my dear big brother. Your little dash means alot to each and everyone of us. God loves you more.

My brother from Another mother (Winnie Mbango Abe)

For the past week I've been trying to unravel all these questions that can be summed up in one: why did this happen to Christo?. So full of life, such a fun and giving person. All those times we spent in Douala, Bamenda and Yaounde, every time, we met, you made me feel more important a person than think I am. Maybe you felt I could be better. My dear Christo, wherever you are, I want it to be a much better place this one. As the darkness begins to unfold, at some point I know it will be u again to lead the way for us into the light. You will for ever remain in my heart as a special person. Thank you for coming into our lives and enriching us all. Christo was an amazing person who taught us all how to live life and give back to others. I will pick you over and over again as my brother in-law, or rather, my brother from another mother. Rest in peace Dear Christo
Winnie

We cannot live on earth forever
Rest in perfect peace

I didn’t get to meet you, but your sister, Ma Felicia, has always spoken well of you.
I know the pain and suffering your sudden departure for the great beyond has caused her and the rest of the family.
Rest in perfect peace.

Brother, it is hard to believe you are gone. It's like I am in a dream still to wake up. On the 30rd day of April 2020 in one of our chats you comforted me " ...it is only God who has the master plan." Truly brother only God has the master plan. Fair well till we meet again.

Dear Christo,

As you set off on this journey into eternity, allow me to simply wish you the everlasting protection of the Almighty. Our deepest sympathy to your family and loved ones for this huge loss and void. Our hearts are with you all. Poleni sana.

It came as a shock wave I tried to pretend I have not heard but I heard already.Rest on uncle Christo till we meet again.

Brother, we have grown to be so fun of each other. Played together and shared all kinds of youthful adventures together. I never saw you angry but noted reasonable clever arguments from you as we interacted. I can’t believe what has happened. You leave a huge gap in our lives. We will always reminisce about you. God almighty knows why this happened and his will be done not ours. Go well brother until we meet again.
Adrian.

Angong! It's extremely sad that you had to leave this soon, but rest assured that you won't be forgotten. Farewell maitre, we will definitely see you again. RIP.

No time will ever be the right time -
No goodbye will ever suffice - Not from a life that impacted so many in such a positive and beautiful way.

Take comfort in knowing that he is at the Lords side, looking over you all. I pray Lord that you grant the Avwontom family peace of mind and strength to face each day. Temper their pain, their hurt, their feelings of loss with the joy of knowing you called your Angel home to be by your side and he is at peace.

We thank God for Christopher’s life on earth and pray for the repose of his soul. We will not question God but we trust Christopher is resting in the lord. May the Lord comfort the family he has left behind.

With all the love from my heart and my family, may God grant you your wings so you can soar high above your family. Lord, I ask that you strengthen Victor and his family during this difficult time. Please Lord, fill their hearts with peace, comfort, and wisdom as only you can. Until you're reunited again, God bless the Avwontom family..

Christopher, your death came as a pure surprise. It was so unexpected. One moment Feli and I are talking about you and your support on our projects and the next, Feli is announcing this unwanted news to me. How did it happen? Why do things like these happen? Go forth, little brother and Learned Colleague. Go forth and join the host of angels of justice in Heaven. Go forth to be the guide of your family and friends. May you rest in peace. And may the seeds of love, peace, kindness and justice, which you planted here on Earth, bear great fruit. May God receive you and keep you close to His bosom. Fare thee well, petit frère.

Chris and I have come a very long way. From our days as mates at Government Bilingual Primary School, Bepanda, Douala, through Sacred Heart College Mankon, then to our complimentary professional lives. A fine brother and true friend of mine. He will support me in my social activities and despite his busy professional life, will still find time to have fun with me. A very talented sportsman who i remember at his very young age was playing football with the likes of Oman Biyick and Songo'o during the annual inter-quarter football tournaments at Lycee Polyvalent Bonaberi in the mid 1980s.

A life off this world to be with Our Lord and Maker, in a better place to intercede for us all. Farewell brother till we meet again.

The first time I ever broke bounds in CPC was to go watch CPC vs GHS Bali because of the numero 10(captain Che). For some odd reason the game fell on a week day and students were not allowed to go. Christo ddnot only play the game but did so with so much pride, charisma,leadership, excessively gifted control and vision. Collar upright, chest out, tiptoeing, he would caress the ball, make a 360 degree spin , confusing his defender and launch a 30 meters blind pass withso much ease.
Before I watched Paul Gascoigne play with raised jersey collar, broad chested walks and a 'maradonasque' confidence, Christo made that trend. I ,like many of his "smalls " looked up to him and took turns carrying his boots.
May he repose well in the bossom of our ancestral abode. IT IS WELL.

Christopher....my dear brother I am still in shock....you are greatly missed.....thank you for being part of my life....you always called me "TatiLove"..... the last time we spoke over the phone was after Mami Frida passed away.....rest on well my bro as you join Papa and Mami....forever missed....Adieu Frero....

Mankaa Tatiana Babila-Akosa

Rest in peace brother. Eventhough you have left us, your memory shall live forever.

Rest in peace, Uncle Christo! You are forever with us