This memorial site is dedicated in loving and everlasting memory of Mrs. Enow-Ebot, Cornelia Tikuenoh nee Tabi who transitioned to eternal glory on December 10, 2013. She leaves behind her two children, husband, parents, siblings, a large family, friends and colleagues to mourn her untimely departure. We will miss her kindly, gentle presence forever. There will surely be PEACE IN THE VALLEY FOR HER.
"For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angel, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature shall separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord". Romans 8:38-39
For donations to Cornelia Tabi Memorial Fund:
Bank Name: Bank of America
Account #: 004642813020
Routing #: 011000138
Wire Transfers #: 026009593
Mailing Address: 269 Oakland Avenue, Methuen, MA 01844
Wake/Memorial Service - Massachusetts
Saturday, January 11th 2014
Venue: Eliot Presbyterian Church
Address: 273 Summer St, Lowell, MA
Time: 4:00 pm – 6pm Est
Pastor: Rev. Skip
Reception - immediately following Memorial Service
Venue: Hellenic Cultural Center,
Adress: 41 Broadway St, Lowell, MA
Time: 7:00pm – 1:00am
Funeral/Burial Program - Cameroon
Thursday, January 16th 2014
12:00pm – Removal of Corpse @ Buea Regional Hospital
12:40pm – Memorial Service – Presbyterian Church, Molyko, Buea
03:00pm – Viewing/Laying in state @ residence, directly across from PresHall, Malingo Street, Molyko, Buea
07:00pm – Wake/Vigil & Cultural Animation (@ family residence
04:00am – Departure with corpse to Besongabang, Manyu Division
Friday, January 17th 2014
12:00am – Arrival with corpse/Laying in State @ husband’s family home, Tetokonock, Besongabang.
04:00pm – Procession to deceased family's home, Mkpot Quarters
08:00pm – Commencement of Church Services, Wake/Cultural Animation
Saturday, January 18th, 2014
10:00am – Funeral Service @ Presbyterian Church Besongabang
01:00pm – Procession to Burial Grounds/Burial
04:00pm – Reception @ Family Residence
06:00pm – Traditional/Funeral Rites by Elders
08:00pm – Departure of Friends & Sympathizers
Sunday, January 19th – Tuesday 21st, 2014
Continuation of Funeral Rites and Memorial Celebrations
FOR OUT OF STATE GUESTS:
* AIRPORTS:
1. Boston Logan Int'l Airport (BOS)
2. Manchester Regional Airport (MHT)
BUS/AMTRAK STATION:
Greyhound/Peter Pan Buses - South Station, Boston, MA
* HOTEL RESERVATIONS:
1. HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ANDOVER LAWRENCE (Group Rate)
224 Winthrop Ave. Lawrence, MA 01843
Must book rooms by: 01/10/2014 To confirm your rooms, you must call Reservations at
978-975-4050x702 and say you want to confirm with the Tabi Family group.
$69.00 USD 1 King or Queen Bed + 11.70%
$69.00 USD 2 Double Beds + 11.70%
2. HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON BOSTON/ANDOVER
4 Riverside Dr. Andover, MA 01810 Tel: 978-475-6000
3. WYNDAM BOSTON/ANDOVER
123 Old River Rd. Andover, MA Tel: 978-975-3600
Family Contacts
Pa Willy & Mrs. Becky Tabi - 978-208-0519
Stanley & Kareen Tabi - 617-388-1260/219-902-4809
Gerald & Magdalene Tabi - 617-276-7542/617276-7541
Ruphous & Benen Takang - 617-319-8444/508-510-3437
John & Maggie Ebai - 508-857-4177/508-857-4177
Elza Etchu - 857-615-5712/978-208-1855
Dr. Benjamin Ashu-Arrah - 603-785-8973
Simon Mbi - 815-272-7864
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Dr. Ebot, Enow-ebot - 237-777-620-53
Pa Ngasu Beteck 237-999-09-634
Lambert Tabi - 237-743-311-90
Germaine Tabi - 237-751-880-51
Noella Tabi - 237-791-11-900
Joseph Tabi - 237-771-462-02
Tributes
Leave a tributeR. Takang
"He will cover you with His feathers,
and under His wings you will find refuge;
His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart...... Psalm 91:4
Samuel & Doreen Ebai.
But I must go alone
Till the lord comes and calls, calls me away, oh yes
Well the morning's so bright
And the lamp is alight
And the night, night is as black as the sea, oh yes
There will be peace in the valley for me, some day
There will be peace in the valley for me, oh Lord I pray
There'll be no sadness, no sorrow
No trouble, trouble I see
There will be peace in the valley for me, for me
Well the bear will be gentle
And the wolves will be tame
And the lion shall lay down by the lamb, oh yes
And the beasts from the wild
Shall be lit by a child
And I'll be changed, changed from this creature that I am, oh yes
There will be peace in the valley for me, some day
There will be peace in the valley for me, oh Lord I pray
There'll be no sadness, no sorrow
No trouble, trouble I see
There will be peace in the valley for me, for me
My Darling Niece and Colleague, Rest In Perfect Peace for THERE IS INDEED PEACE IN THE VALLEY FOR YOU.
Above all powers, above all kings
Above all nature and all created things
Above all wisdom and all the ways of man
You were here, before the world began
Above all kingdoms, above all thrones
Above all wonders the world has ever known
Above all wealth the treasures of the earth
There's no way to measure what you're worth
Crucified, laid behind a stone
you lived to die, rejected and alone
Like a rose, trampled on the ground
you took the fall and thought of me
Above all
Our hearts are broken; our spirits are deflated.
We ask “WHY?”
Why now?
We take consolation in knowing that you are resting in the Lord.
Rest in Peace until me meet again.
PS: To Takang, mum, dad, Ayuk and the rest of the family, where do I start to console you guys? Angel and I share in your grieve and pain.
We pray the Good Lord give you guys the fortitude to bear such a huge loss.
Maami will want you guys to be strong!
God Bless you all.
Shushu/Angel
The Eternal Rock of ages created you in His own image, sent you to be with us as well as serve Him. You did all that was demanded of you in your typical "Speedy Gonzales" style, sometimes with untoward perfection. I more often than not perceived your ways, mannerisms and deeds as someone running a race with and against time. Your early and untimely demise just confirmed my fears... Oooohhhh! Maami, did I just say "untimely demise"? Who am I to make such utterance? The I AM concluded that your earthly services are excellent and enough in His eyes and thus beckoned you to the Upper Room. May you Rest in Perfect Peace, my darling Niece - the one I handed the baton of CPJA to and who defended the title with zeal and confidence. Nakupenda - Malaika, shout hallelujah to His Holiness and keep the radiant smile till eternity. Death is an undiscovered country, from whose bounds no traveler returns given the premise that no return ticket is issued at the gate. NEKOR NERE NERE. Sleep my little one, sleep in peace and rest. IT IS WELL.
my mother, my adviser, my strength,my mentor, my sister and my best friend, i am still struggling to accept the reality that you are no more and that i will have no one to share in my problems and successes. In fact, i don't even know what to write because i don't know where to start. What will happen to all our plans and to all my dreams? Do you remember the last time i asked how you were doing on that faithful day in the hospital and the last words were "Etchu, i di feel better". I did not know that will be the last thing i will ever hear from you. I am writing this tribute in tears because i am still wondering how i am going to continue in this life without you being there to give me courage and tell me not to boarder that things will be better. Mummy, will things ever be better without you. Right now, i am more confused than ever in this life but i pray that the Almighty God will grant me just a small quantity of the strength and power He gave you so that i will not fail you in taking care of Junior and Ma-Tabe and in handling the responsibilities you handed over to me while in the hospital. I hope you are fine with the angels in Heaven because even at your dying moments, you were still worshiping God. I know that you are in Heaven now so please, do make sure you watch over us. Be our guardian angel. Junior says you have been away for a long time and he has over missed you so you should try and come home fast because he has a new name to call you now, not mummy but Ma Tiks. Ma- Tabe is waiting for you to come and buy her a new dress. I have also missed you and will always miss my best friend. Rest in peace my beloved sister.
Your Uncle.
Martin Tiku
Thank you for all you have done for my son Donald and us all. I do not know what to say for we are in so much pain. It is true that good people never last. No one will fill this vacuum and Donald will never have a second mother as you. Your work on earth will be paid by the Almighty in heaven. Safe journey mama, we pray God receives you in his arms and bless you with ever lasting life.
Minette, Donald and Ashu
Benen Takang- Boston, MA
It’s never easy saying goodbye to someone we love and care about. God shares in our suffering and grief in that the Lord knows the loss that we feel. Jesus Himself cried with Mary and Martha in the loss of their brother. But at the same time God gives a special hope in moments like these for God is our refuge and our strength, a very present help in time of trouble. Jesus also said, “let not your heart be troubled, for you believe in God, then believe also in me.”
Maama, May your soul rest in the bosomed of the of the most high God, Grant Peace, Comfort, Hope and Unity to the entire family during this difficult time.
R.I.P.
Death has snatched you from all of us who knew and loved you. My memories of you and your mother passing through our compound in Besongabang going to the market, are very vivid. I called you my wife and till date your mother calls me her in-law. I have not yet mustered the courage to call your mother. I know what it means to loose a love one. You were very close to your mom. I pray God to comfort your entire family and all of us who mourn you. I also pray God grant you a peaceful rest till we meet again. Bye Mami.
We are thankful to God for the small mercies shown to us at this dreadful time. We love you dearly, and will miss you!
Ruphous Takang
It feels like yesterday when we spent time together but its been two years. Yet, that is still too long. I still love you the same as if you were still here with us, talking and laughing about anything no matter how trivial. As children, we were practically joined at the hip. But we grew up and grew apart as most siblings do. We each had our own set of friends and our own set of goals for our lives, but that still didn't change the fact that you were my sister. We were an undefeated team and we did things for each other. I wish you were still here with us to enjoy life. But I can understand why God would want such a beautiful angel on his side from now until eternity. Just know that I love and miss you and may you continue to shine in the bosom of the Lord as you did during your time with us. This is a tribute to you, my beloved sister.
Gerald A. Tabi
Maggie Ashu
Leave a Tribute
R. Takang
Mami still in my deep sadness that you are no more. I continue to mourn ur departure "gone too soon". I miss ur smile, most importantly ur nephews misses you soo much. Hope u are resting peacefully in the bossom of the lord. may God continue to watch over you until we meet again. Adieu ma Tiku.
may your soul find a resting place in the lord's vineyard
Mami! where do i start? tears have refused to stop dropping down my cheeks. I am speechless but i have to say goodbye any how.
From our Form one days in GHS Mamfe where we walked to & fro school from new-lay out Mamfe. We kept intouch even when I left Mamfe. We make up lost times when i visit Besongabang on holidays.
Thanks to FB who reconnected us after i travelled to europe. We were so excited to hear from each other, not as little school girls but as mothers and wives (Thanking God for such a previledge). We didn't stop there; women of great aspirations, carved a career for ourselves.
I couldn't believe it when i checked my FB page on arrival in Cameroon on the 12th December 2013 to find you starring me in the face with your usual bubbly self. Oh! Mami, Na which kind rubbish dis way die do me so eh!!! Leaving your parents, brothers, sisters, friends, your kids (Your pride and honour) and your hubby.
May you watch and protect your kids from far beyond, May your motherly role continue to direct them to the right path. Not forgetting to console your hubby when in despair. May your children never forget the eternal and unconditional love you had (have) for them.
Adieu mami,
Auntie Cornelia, I know what you did for my family. When you came to Boston, you did my hair. I could see how you made everyone else in the room happy. Thank You. It's a shame you had to go so early. Rest In Peace, Auntie Cornelia
Your neice,
-Susan Takang