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We created this memorial website to celebrate the life and memory of our loved one, Ogbuenyi Clement J.C. Onyekwe, 85 years old, born on November 15, 1936, and passed on to glory on May 22, 2022. We will remember him forever.

-Wife, Children & Grandchildren-
March 12
March 12
Dad, you always had my back! Nothing in the world can replace you. I feel such a deep void. Miss you, Dad.
Nkechi
March 12
March 12
by Admin .
Papa 'd' Papa,
Hmmmm...... the silence is still deafening. I miss talking with you; no day passes without thinking about you. The house you built at Ezi is ready and nicely furnished, but there's nobody there. Nnamdi goes there from time to time to spend the weekend. He's doing so well as the new Diokpa of the CJC Onyekwe Dynasty and displays great wisdom in dealing with all his siblings. Ifeanyi has made your dreams of making Ahaba a 'Small London'. He has paved the entire stretch of road from Late Pa Andrew Okwedadi's house to the Community Bank with interlocking stones. It is so beautiful and is the talk of the town. He made you and all of us very proud. The Obi of Ezi is ever so proud of your children, and we're praying that God blesses us some more so we can do more. The scholarship for secondary school is ongoing, and we will do more as God blesses us financially. We want the Ogbuenyi Clement and Martina Onyekwe Foundation to become a net exporter of STEM talent. I am sure you are looking down and smiling. Say hello to Mom. We miss you both.
February 6
February 6
"if God were to call me home today, I have no regrets; I have lived a fulfilled life"

"It is not how much income you earn that matters, but what you do with the income you earn"

"Someone who earns money and squanders it like a lion eating up a lamb and looking for another game, is bound to be hungry"

“My 6 girls are stronger and more equipped than 100 men”
"My Girls, you should be super-respectful to their husbands, but NOBODY must take you for a ride. You have everything it takes to hold your side. My Boys, take good care of your wives. You all see the way I take care of my wife, right? I can buy her anything so long as it is something money can buy"
"If you pursue any degree, aim for the highest level, no half measures"

"If you are ever financially hard up, you need to let your mother and I know. Money is meant for solving problems."


Just came to read this again. You both were really cool I think that’s why it’s so painful. Sleep well and I hope you are prepared to receive my bestie in full. We are almost at the 5 month mark!
January 29
January 29
still cant believe you are actually gone.... missu :(
Nkechi
December 26, 2023
December 26, 2023
by Admin .
Dad,
Just like yesterday, the silence is still deafening. I enjoyed watching the throwback pictures that Ogo shared on her WhatsApp status and on the Onyekwe Dynasty WhatsApp platform and I reminisced over the good times we all spent together as a family. Your life was so beautiful and so impactful. People still talk about you till date. Mrs Kwurue (Nwike’s Mom) keeps talking about you and Mom. She has only good things to say about you. This is a testimony of your impactful life.

Keep resting in the Lord’s bossom.

I love you Dad and forever will.

December 25, 2023
December 25, 2023
Merry Christmas Papa!!! You are greatly missed! It’s the second Christmas without you! It’s a quiet, low energy day! The void is huge. Papa, you are gone but forever in my heart literally every hour. Thanks to you and Mom for my inheritance; that was a lot of money.
November 17, 2023
November 17, 2023
Happy birthday grandpa I’m sorry for not telling you earlier im usually not great with remembering birthdays. I miss you and grandma so much and also grandpa if im being honest im having trouble walking in the path of christ and living how you and grandma lived. If only you were here I would ask you what to do but I will find a way and he will open my eyes to what I shall do, in the meantime you keep dancing with the angels in heaven. - Jason Omozeje
November 17, 2023
November 17, 2023
Dad,

Celebrating your birthday in heaven, the 15th day of November, 2023. You're not just a super Dad; you're one in a million. Your memory lives on, and you'll never be forgotten. May you revel in God's presence, the joys of heaven, and the gift of everlasting life. Happy heavenly birthday! Love you.
November 16, 2023
November 16, 2023
Happy posthumous birthday dad. We missed your physical presence so much but will continue to celebrate your legacy and your spiritual presence watching of us. I know that you are still alive in spirit and rejoicing in heaven with all the heavenly angels including our mother whom you recently welcomed to the heavenly celebration. May you and our mom continue to rest in peace together with all the heavenly angels until the last day when we meet again to part no more, amen.
November 15, 2023
November 15, 2023
Happy Birthday, My grandfather in heaven, Grandpa CJC Onyekwe. I miss you here down on earth, but thank you Jesus that I know you are in heaven, at home.
November 15, 2023
November 15, 2023
Happy birthday grandpa you are the best god is probably singing happy birthday to you hip hip hooray thank you for being in my life grandpa an happy birthday
November 15, 2023
November 15, 2023
Happy Birthday in Heaven Papa. I miss you so much. I know you are celebrating with a host of angels. You remain always in my heart ❤️. I love you.
OgoB
November 15, 2023
November 15, 2023
Happy posthumous birthday Daddy Ogbuenyi.. Hope you are happy now that mum has joined you in heaven, dancing with the angels. Enjoy your birthday celebration Daddy. I miss you.
November 15, 2023
November 15, 2023
TURN UP OGBUENYIII!!!

Our hearts are heavy but there's no way to do anything than smile. I hope you have the coldest drink that heaven has to offer. Thank you for everything I wish you were here.
November 15, 2023
November 15, 2023
Ogbuenyi grandpa, happy birthday in heaven! I hope you’re celebrating well with the angels, I know my grandpa, he’s probably sitting at the table with a feast prepared for him with his Heineken in had and his booming laughter filling the place. Happy Birthday may your soul rest in perfect peace. Amen
November 15, 2023
November 15, 2023
Thinking about you today papa. Happy birthday sir.
November 15, 2023
November 15, 2023
Happy Birthday 2nd Birthday in heaven
November 15, 2023
November 15, 2023
Happy posthumous birthday PapaForever alive in my heart! You are in my thoughts literally every day. I miss you!
Nkechi Onyekwe-Omozeje
November 15, 2023
November 15, 2023
by Admin .
Papa de Papa!
It’s already 18 months since you left this plane and now Mom’s gone too. Well, you both did so well and deserve medals because not many people could do the things you did. You remain a great inspiration and I want to wish you a happy posthumous birthday in heaven!
Keep dancing with the angels!

I will always love you Dad
September 26, 2023
September 26, 2023
Congrats on being rejoined with your best friend soon. I pity those who try and steal what you’ve toiled to have. Grandma is now resting easy free from the labor and wickedness of this world.

No one can ever say you did not care for your child(ren) or grandchild(ren) numbering 25+ when some only have one to look after and have the means but choose to squander and be bitter. The last laugh is knowing who you are and understanding that you don’t have to prove anything to anyone especially those unworthy.

Even when you were wrong you showed us what that looked like and your wife was hilarious and outspoken. She had everyone fooled and that’s why she’s my bestie. People shouldn’t dare cross your children or grandchildren because the punishment for such offense will be too great to bear.


LONG LIVE OGBUENYI ️♥️
Even with your flaws you are worthy to be praised. 

LONG LIVE MAO ️♥️
A virtuous women with her own mind and ferocity fully aware of the political landscape but never forgetting there is a different between right and wrong.

Let people be jealous - the wicked will gather but always always those who do good and take care of their families will prevail.

June 18, 2023
June 18, 2023
Happy Father’s Day Dad!!!!
I miss you.
Keep resting on…


Nkechi
June 17, 2023
June 17, 2023
Dad,
Here I come again. I just want to tell you how much I love you and how much I miss you. As Father’s Day draws in, it feels really sore not to have you here to celebrate Father’s Day with. It hurts so bad, but I know you are in a better place, dancing with the angels, walking the streets of gold, and worshiping with other spirits of just men made perfect. I love you dad. Thank you dad. Thank you for all the investments you made in my life. I am forever grateful. I count myself privileged to be your daughter. Rest on, dad. God bless you, and long live your legacy, amen.
May 29, 2023
May 29, 2023
In Loving Memory of my dear Dad, on this Memorial Day,

Dear Dad,
My heart is filled with emotions on this Memorial Day as I remember and honor your life, recognizing your ultimate sacrifice you made for your family. Although you were not a soldier in the traditional sense, you lived your life as a warrior. Today, I pay tribute to you as a warrior of love and a provider for your family. Your life was a testament to the power of selfless dedication and boundless love.
Just a week ago, we gathered to honor your one-year memorial of transitioning to heaven, reminiscing about the incredible father, grandfather, and husband you were and celebrating the beautiful legacy you left behind. Today, on this Memorial Day, I miss you dearly, yet find strength in knowing that you reside in heaven, watching over us with love and pride.
Dad, you were my hero, my guiding light, and the pillar of strength in my life. Your unwavering dedication and sacrifice embody the true spirit of this day. Your love for our family exemplified courage, honor, and selflessness, and I am forever grateful for the values you instilled in me.
I honor your extraordinary efforts as a loving father and provider. We remember your tireless work to ensure our happiness, safety, and success. Your actions spoke volumes, and your impact on my life, siblings, mother, and grandchildren cannot be overstated.
As I observe this day of remembrance, I carry you in my heart, knowing that your love and wisdom will forever guide me. I am forever grateful for the time we had together and the incredible person you were. Your memory will always be a beacon of light, inspiring me to embrace life with courage, compassion, and gratitude.
I will always cherish your memories and pledge to carry forward your legacy. Your love and presence will forever be a part of me, and I strive to make you proud with every step I take.
Your presence remains alive within us, forever missed, cherished, and celebrated. As we observe this Memorial Day, we do so with gratitude for your life and your immeasurable impact on all of us.
With love and gratitude, your daughter,

Joy Nneka Eke
May 28, 2023
May 28, 2023
It is still like a dream to me, I'm still trying to convince myself that it's already one year you left us to be with your Creator continue to rest in peace. I always remembered my first encounter with you at your house in Asaba from that moment we got connected n you showed me fatherly love, anytime I called, you were ever ready to listen and advise, you were that father i never had here in Kansas city. You Are Always On Mind.
I Missed You.
Rest On Papa ONYEKWE as I fondly called You.
May 23, 2023
In loving memory of a remarkable man, a devoted father, and an inspiring professor. His unwavering love, guidance, and support shaped the lives of those around him. As a husband, he was a true partner, showering mom with love, respect, and unwavering devotion. As a dad, he nurtured and cherished his children, instilling in them values of compassion, integrity, and perseverance. His role as a professor was equally impactful, as he dedicated himself to empowering countless students with knowledge and wisdom. Through his passion for teaching, he ignited a spark within each learner, encouraging them to reach for their dreams. His legacy lives on through the lives he touched, forever grateful for the gift of his presence.
I miss you Dad.
May 22, 2023
May 22, 2023
One year today Dad!
Still unbelievable! The silence is deafening! But we’ve all made great progress since your passing and we know you are resting with the saints in the Lord’s bosom.

I love and miss you!
Nkechi Onyekwe-Omozeje
May 22, 2023
Dad,
It still does not feel real; one year sure went by quickly. Anytime I think about you, sometimes I shed tears, and most times, I smile when I remember some of our conversations over the years. I still feel the void, but the holy spirit has come through for me as I feel so much peace and firmly believe that GOD is taking good care of you. I miss you, but I know you are in a better place. Continue to Rest in Glory, Papa. I will always love you.
Your Baby Girl,
OgoB
May 22, 2023
May 22, 2023
One year since your transition Papa.
You left an indelible mark in the lives of everyone around. I pray the HolySpirit keeps comforting all of us. Amen.
May 22, 2023
May 22, 2023
Papa, I miss you! The pain in my heart is still as intense & fresh as it was the day you left. Heartbroken
Mrs Ifeanyi Onyekwe
May 22, 2023
May 22, 2023
I can’t believe it has been a year since your transition to glory. You are still greatly missed always. We take comfort in the knowledge that you are rejoicing in heaven. Rest on grandpa.
April 25, 2023
April 25, 2023
Happy Anniversary Mr. Chris & Dr. Ivie Umoye-Tokunboh! This was the last time most of us saw you and it was such a delightful time. I’m happy that we made it through a year. It’s pretty wild but you are missed. Life is quiet these days and school is still schooling but through it all you are remembered and adored.
April 24, 2023
April 24, 2023
You know I try not to think about the fact that you’re not here as my grandfather. I try to put on a smile at all times, the fact that you’ve died is something I want to block from my mind because I find it amazing that you’re not on this earth. The fact that you’re not making jokes with me having honest conversations with me, praising me, or heck even lecturing me, is just wild. I never really thought about you dying and to be honest I think I took your time on earth with me for granted I just wish I knew you more as an amazing person and less as an extraordinary grandfather, I’m disappointed in myself for the fact I have to hear tales, stories, and life lessons you brought unto the world from other people. I hope that someday a long time from now we can have these conversations and instead of knowing you as grandpa I could know you as clement, a champion in his time.
April 24, 2023
April 24, 2023
Ogbuenyi Grandpa, I miss you so much! I wish you were here to give me advice and talk to me. I’m always thinking about you and I know your spirit will forever live on in our hearts, till we meet again grandpa 
April 17, 2023
April 17, 2023
Grandpa I miss calling you and seeing you in person I can’t wait to see you again
March 15, 2023
March 15, 2023
Love you big homie! We see almost 2 months away from your anniversary — hopefully that will coincide with the return of other family members as they navigate this often violent and cold world. My favorite thing is yelling “RIP CJC” because why not? You deserve to rest in peace and power. You also just have a very cool name to be honest haha! Life is going and the pandemic is still occurring and I fear society has truly been harmed with the way America has handled the pandemic and left vulnerable civilians astray but we take each day by stride and sleep a lot since this school thing no be easy actually it’s quite senseless how hard they have me working but it’s ok one day I’m going to be a family medicine doctor who I HOPE brings healing to the streets and practices predominant outside traditional clinical spaces. That’s my elevator pitch until I find a better one. Love youuuu Grandpa! Your wife bday was great she really a baddie forreal.
February 10, 2023
February 10, 2023
Hey Grandpa,
I’ve been thinking about you. I miss you. You were really a great grandpa. I don’t know what else to say.l but I miss you. I still can’t believe you’re gone but I know you’re in a better place. I love you and grandma misses you.
January 4, 2023
January 4, 2023
Happy New Year grandpa! School is going great. Miss you always
January 3, 2023
January 3, 2023
Dad, happy new year in heaven. I know you are watching over us from heaven. The memory of your exist has not been easy to bear, but we take solace that you are in a better place. Continue to rest in heavenly peace. I will continue to do my best, to strive for excellence like you taught me, I will live life to the fullest like you did. Your eyes watch over us; your memory remains indelible.❤️Adieu papa!
January 1, 2023
January 1, 2023
Happy NewYear in heaven Dad. I woke up this morning and just wanted to feel your presence, so I walked into my closet and wore your sweater which I took from you. I miss you so much. You are always in my thoughts. 
Love,
Ogo
January 1, 2023
January 1, 2023
Happy Birthday in Heaven Dad!
I am sure you dancing with the Angels! It’s different without you but we are all doing well.
A lot of all the good things you wished for us has started happening in our lives. Thank you for allowing God to use you and laying a good foundation.

Your daughter,
Nkechi
January 1, 2023
Happy new year in heaven Dad. It is still so hard to believe you are gone. You are my first love and I continue to took up to you no matter how much I grew.
I run to you for your wisdom but I take solace knowing you are watching over me and my family. No matter the obstacles , you taught me to be relentless because God has my back.
Thanks for being a wonderful dad. I love you and miss you so much.
Rest in peace Daddy.
Ebele
January 1, 2023
January 1, 2023
Happy New Year in Heaven Papa! I miss you! We look forward to an outpouring of your blessings on us this year!
November 16, 2022
November 16, 2022
Happy 86th birthday! We recently celebrated my fathers 66th and Chris 30th but there was a glaring sadness knowing we would have to spend your day without hearing your voice. We sent your wife flowers and she called me chair lady. She is smiling and still finding meaning in life so I guess that’s all we can ask for. Thanks for being my grandpa. I love you so much.
November 15, 2022
November 15, 2022
Happy birthday to the greatest papa of all. We miss you everyday and we all wish you were still here. It's been a very very difficult time but we are working really hard so you can watch on knowing you left behind a good legacy. Happy 86th, we will continue to have fun memories with you in our hearts.
November 15, 2022
November 15, 2022
Hello Grandpa, I hope you're having a good birthday up there in heaven, everyone misses you and we will continue to until the end of days. Everybody loved and cherished you. Happy 86th birthday.
November 15, 2022
November 15, 2022
Happy posthumous birthday Papa. For the first time in a few years, on your birthday, I sauntered out of my bedroom and headed to the living room with a lowly spirit because I realized I will neither find you in the living room, your bedroom nor the Study Room, to wish you a “happy birthday”; however, your presence and memory remains ever-strong! You were not a mere man! Continue to Rest In Peace Papa! #Super-Hero#World’s Greatest Dad, Provider, Mentor, Life-coach, a Pillar of strength, erudite scholar, Influencer, an indefatigable & committed Father!
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March 12
March 12
Dad, you always had my back! Nothing in the world can replace you. I feel such a deep void. Miss you, Dad.
Nkechi
March 12
March 12
by Admin .
Papa 'd' Papa,
Hmmmm...... the silence is still deafening. I miss talking with you; no day passes without thinking about you. The house you built at Ezi is ready and nicely furnished, but there's nobody there. Nnamdi goes there from time to time to spend the weekend. He's doing so well as the new Diokpa of the CJC Onyekwe Dynasty and displays great wisdom in dealing with all his siblings. Ifeanyi has made your dreams of making Ahaba a 'Small London'. He has paved the entire stretch of road from Late Pa Andrew Okwedadi's house to the Community Bank with interlocking stones. It is so beautiful and is the talk of the town. He made you and all of us very proud. The Obi of Ezi is ever so proud of your children, and we're praying that God blesses us some more so we can do more. The scholarship for secondary school is ongoing, and we will do more as God blesses us financially. We want the Ogbuenyi Clement and Martina Onyekwe Foundation to become a net exporter of STEM talent. I am sure you are looking down and smiling. Say hello to Mom. We miss you both.
His Life

Biography of Ogbuenyi Clement Jibueze Cyprian Onyekwe

June 1, 2022
by Admin .
Ogbuenyi Clement J.C. Onyekwe was born on November 15, 1936, by Late Ogbuenyi James Onyekwe and Omeakwu Margaret Onyekwe nee Ugbodu of Ezi in Aniocha Local Government Area of Delta State. He attended St Boniface Catholic School, Idah, from 1944-to 1951 and passed out with First School Leaving Certificate. He attended High School at Etukokwu School of Commerce, Onitsha, from 1952 to 1955 and passed out with a Royal Society of Arts Group Certificate. He started work as a Stenographer in 1956 under the then Bank of British West Africa, Ibadan. He later left for the then Nigerian Airways, Lagos, where he worked from February to July 1957. He resigned from Nigerian Airways to work under Mobil Oil Nigeria Ltd., Lagos, from August 1957 to July 1960. In August 1960, he took up an appointment with the then Electricity Corporation of Nigeria (E.C.N.). He was with the Corporation till the end of August 1962, when he traveled to the United Kingdom for further studies. From September 1962 to December 1963, he studied at Pitman Central College London, undertaking a course for Overseas Teachers and Administrators of Commercial Education. In January 1964, he returned to Nigeria from the United Kingdom to take up an appointment with the Nigerian Produce Marketing Company, Lagos, as Personal Secretary to the company's General Manager. Simultaneously, he worked in the evenings at the Secretarial Training Department of United Christian Secondary Commercial School, Apapa, as an Assistant Lecturer.

In June 1965, while working at the Nigerian Produce Marketing Company, Lagos, he was nominated to be Secretary to the Nigerian Marketing Board Delegation to tour Eastern Europe on a Sales Promotion Tour. The delegation visited Moscow in the then USSR, Bucharest (Romania), Sofia (Bulgaria), Belgrade in the then Yugoslavia, Budapest (Hungary), Prague in the then (Czechoslovakia), Warsaw (Poland), and Leipzig in the then East Germany. The tour lasted from June 28 to July 5, l965. In July 1967, the civil war broke out, and with the escalation of the war by January 1968, he left Lagos for his village, Ezi, in the interest of personal safety. At Ezi, he helped his father with farm work till September 1969. With the war mellowing down, he picked up a job with Bendel Insurance Company Benin City as Secretary to the General Manager.

His stint with Bendel Insurance Company did not last for more than two years. In September 1971, he accepted an appointment with the then North-Eastern State Government (later Borno State) as Head of the Secretarial Training Department of the Staff Training Center in Potiskum. He left this job nine months before his second contract tour ended. Almost immediately, he accepted an offer of appointment as Principal Instructor with Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State. He was with the Polytechnic until his retirement as Chief Instructor on November 14, 1996. On retirement from the Polytechnic, he accepted a contract appointment as Chief Instructor with the Federal College of Education Asaba. He was with the college for about a year before relocating to the United States in September 1997. During his time in the United States, he worked at the Kansas City Division of Youth Services. This was his job until his retirement in November 2008. His stay in the U.S.A. lasted fourteen and a half years, after which he decided to return to his country and village to contribute to the development of his local community.

His legacy has touched the lives of his children, grandchildren, many students who passed through him, relatives, friends, and his community at large.

Ogbuenyi Clement J.C. Onyekwe is survived by his wife Martina, a retired elementary school teacher, Dr. Ebele Umoye, a Professor of Nursing; Mrs. Joy Nneka Eke, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner; Barrister Nnamdi Onyekwe, a Director-General with the Delta State Multidoor Courthouse; Barrister Margaret Unodinma Onyekwe  aka Meg, Barrister-at-Law (Nigeria) & Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing (USA); Dr. Martina Tudeme, a Dentist and Implant Surgeon; Mrs. Nkechi Omozeje, a Chartered Accountant, Cybersecurity Auditor, and Business Professional; Dr. Ifeanyi Onyekwe, Medical Practitioner; Mr. Oge Onyekwe, Engineer and Cybersecurity expert and Mrs. Ogochukwu Benye, Computer Information Systems Analyst and Nurse Care Manager. 

C.J.C., as he was fondly called, is also survived by his siblings Mr. Emmanuel. A. Onyekwe; Mrs. Maria . Egbunike; Mrs. Paulina .A.Offor; Mr. Clifford J.C. Onyekwe; 26 Grandchildren, Sons, and Daughters-in-law, and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins.

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Everyday, every moment.

February 19, 2023
Wow! Sometimes I ask myself if I am ever going to be ok again. It’s Sunday morning at 1:06 am. My heart breaks at the memory of your passing. Dad, everyday I go to the closet where I have a picture of you hanging and it talk to you; I pour out my heart. You may be absent from the body, but you live on in glory, looking down on us; dancing with the angels before the throne of glory. God bless you dad. For all you did for me, for your sacrifices for us all, thank you. God give us strength to keep forging ahead in Jesus name, amen. Love you, dad. Ogbuenyi sir.

Thinking of you dad

February 17, 2023
I was at work and your thoughts occupied my mind. There is no day that goes by without me thinking about you dad. You are just one of a kind .  You thought me a good work ethic that was second to none. You never hesitated to Lend  helping hands to anyone in need.  I remember you thought us  so much about what it means to be a good person even though it makes you very unpopular. 
You may no longer be with us but your memory lives on and the lessons you thought us, we  will always treasure.  We cherish the time that you spent with all of us and especially the attention and love you gave to our mother.  We miss you so much, and especially our mom misses you so much.
Ebele

Maybe you had an insight......

February 17, 2023
by Admin .
Ogbuenyi Dad,
The last few days have been tough and very solemn for me. I began to think a lot about our activities between October and November 2021 and concluded that maybe you knew you would be leaving soon......I wish I paid more attention.
The trips to different banks, closing accounts, opening new ones, adding signatories.
Rushing to complete he house at Ezi even when you didn't need to. Telling Mom to pay attention to the things you were saying, even though none of us wanted to hear you talk about death. Talking about where you wanted to be buried when the time comes, the rush to make that trip back to Nigeria.......it is all making sense now.
I am learning to pay attention and think more deeply. Life is so transient......there's no time to hold grudges, keep malice or worry about who likes or doesn't like me. Thank you for letting me serve God and teaching me what it means to be responsible and principled. I miss you Dad, I can't say it enough... Mom misses you, It is so hard to find something that can occupy the vacuum you created but the Holy Spirit is helping us. Words are simply not enough to say everything that I want to say but I love and miss you.
Rest On Dad.....
Your Daughter,
Nkechi Onyekwe-Omozeje

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