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This memorial website was created in memory of our beloved mother, wife, grandmother, auntie and friend  who went to be with the Lord on  September 4th, 2019. We will remember her forever.

This site will be an avenue for all information regarding Mrs. Debora Wara's funeral plans. A detailed program of activities will be posted and updated accordingly. 

Funeral Program
Friday, October 4th 
Church Viewing 4:30pm-8:00pm
St Justin Martyr Catholic Community 
13350 Ashford Point Dr. Houston, TX 77082

Wake Keep : 8:00pm till dawn 

Anglican Hall
13403 Renn Rd. Houston TX 77083
Dress Code:  Any native or traditional outfit or Asuabi

Saturday, October 5th
Church Viewing  12:30-1:30
Mass 1:30 - 4:00 PM

Repass
Virtuosity Hall 5:00PM
9819 Bissonnet St. Houston, TX 77036
Dress Code: Purple or White

Lodging (with group rates near event venue)
Holiday Inn Express and Suites (281.497.9888)
205 Barker Oaks Dr.
Houston TX 77077 
Discount Code: Aspire

Comfort Suites (832.379.2800) or (832.379.2806)
7111 Rancho Mission Dr.Houston TX 77083
Group name: mama Wara Funeral
August 22, 2022
August 22, 2022
Mama, you have physically left us but still fresh in our mind. Continue to Rest In Peace we love and miss you badly! Amen
August 20, 2022
August 20, 2022
Continue to rest in Peace, Mama...till we meet again.
Forever missed!
September 5, 2021
September 5, 2021
Continue resting in peace Ou Ou
September 4, 2021
September 4, 2021
The bonds of love never break! Rest in Peace, Mama.
September 4, 2020
September 4, 2020
Still miss you Ou Ou. " Wona don chop."
September 4, 2020
September 4, 2020
Hello Ou Ou Ngwe, where are you now? We miss you ou ou. It is getting cool and I do not have my specially knit caps and shawls from you with so much love. Mama, continue to rest in peace. I know you are now our guardian angel. Say hello to your friend Pa Mosi who is surly missed. I love you . Rest till we meet to part no more.
September 4, 2020
September 4, 2020
Mama Deee! I can't believe it's been up to a year already since you...I can't even say it. You went away! Whoever said time heals all wounds lied!

It still feels just like yesterday and I hear your voice, your jokes and laughter, your scolding and prayers. All that but I can't see or touch you.
I miss the feel of your cool, soft and smooth skin on my cheeks when I hug you. Mama, you taught me soooo many things but forgot to teach me how to live without you! Ask God to give me strength.
I'm glad you didn't get to deal with bloody COVID. It's a beast.
I'm glad you have no pain or worries now. I'll always love and miss you...till we meet again.
Lots of love from PPPPP!
September 4, 2020
September 4, 2020
Mama! Mama! Mama! I continue weeping for you one year after. They said time will heal the pain. But it's untrue. Time has refused to heal this particular pain of your departure. Every day one thing or another makes me think of you & it hurts so bad. Rest in Peace Mama....till we meet again.
August 23, 2020
August 23, 2020
Mrs Deborah Wara left us in an untimely manner. There's no doubt that she has created a vacuum in our hearts that can't be filled. However, we are consoled in the fact that she is in a better place to intervene on our behalf. Additionally, her proximity to our Blessed Mother Mary, whom Mrs Wara worshipped, will facilitate the intervention process. MAY HER SWEET SOUL REST IN PEACE. Amen!
January 18, 2020
January 18, 2020
I never met you in person but heard so much about you from Marjorie. And after reading the tributes about you, I strongly perceive in my spirit that you are a wonderful and amazing mother. Your legacies live on.

Mama, REST IN PEACE.
October 16, 2019
October 16, 2019
The large baobab tree has fallen, but its roots will nourish the soil forever. A unifier and one of the most gentle souls I have ever met. I'll miss our frequent conversations. This was our last discussion we had via Facebook messenger

Mami: "Asaka a Shey?"
Me: "Mami, saka yo dze. Kin sah woh"
Mami: "Ve a dze jung, Abeneo"
Me: "Mami, you don make my day. Your lamso is perfect. Beri who feyi".

Your spirit gave us courage, your love gave us reason to understand and your kindness made a difference to many. You taught us that the purpose of our lives is to be happy.

Thank you for being you. Adieu and see you someday.
October 4, 2019
October 4, 2019
My Dear Mother,
 lts with a heavy heart that l have to think of you in the pass tense but the Lord has spoken and we must bow to his command.
  Thank you for being a special Auntie to me. I will never forget the way you made me feel each time you and l were together or communicated over the phone. Your motherly love rang through. You were a Mother to all who came across your path.
  You have gone to rest now. All l ask of the Almighty is to grant you perpetual peace and a safe passage into his Kingdom.
  Goodbye Mama. Rest in peace.
October 3, 2019
October 3, 2019
Hi Auntie, I remember you as though it was yesterday. Bola had brought us to visit you in the hospital in Yaounde. You looked so beautiful, radiated life and energy, a cheerful personality you had and you kept talking and entertaining us.
You had a wonderful spirit and personality! I know for sure that where ever you are, you will light up the place and the will be fun.
You were a very beautiful person IN and OUT.


October 2, 2019
October 2, 2019
I had two sweet mothers: one gave birth to me and nursed me for only seven years and suddenly was gone. Mama Debora Wara raised me to be who I am today. Mama I can still hear and feel your love and humor. You are gone to meet your sister but you live in me. You always crack jokes when I told you that I no longer bear the name Anthony. You laugh and said Fru ‘Antone’ and we laugh . Thank God for your life. Till we meet a gain.
I LOVE YOU.
Fru Anthony
October 2, 2019
October 2, 2019
Mama, May your gentle soul RIP. You will forever be in our hearts. Will never forget your smiles even in times of sorrow you smiled.
October 2, 2019
October 2, 2019
Well !, God spoke and you listened. I know you are drinking /eating /and resting well. You came/saw/conquered and you are now giving the report of your journey. It’s with a heavy heart that I write this love note to you. Please as you scanned through all your love letters please read mind and response through my sleep. I will be waiting for that encounter. Mama as you were widely known. You know very well with precise details our stay in Houston Texas, you know all out trials and tribulations. You know our victories and failures. You know our achievements and our return to the drawing board. All I can say thank you for playing the motherly role in my life. You made me to forget and to minimize the absence of my mother, who was your friend and colleague. She left us at a tender age . Mama, you were present in my youth and adult life. You always questioned me, “ if I do not advice you and I meet Nange my friend what kind of report will I give.” Now you have all the report to provide to her and to those who went ahead of you. Also extend greeting to Elias Tufon you Bosom friend. You will be dearly missed in my life. You were the perfect Gossip partner. My innermost secrets and my planning to bring down the house! You kept it to yourself. Giving me the space to do as I pleased; with your left shoulder readily available to soak up my tears. Where will I have such a shoulder again. You might as well leave that left shoulder behind I need it!!! Please no joke mama I will come get it on Friday October 4,2019 before you leave. Thank you very much. God’s blessings till we meet again
October 1, 2019
October 1, 2019
My darling mama, my father’s sister! Our family is filled with loving, kindhearted and generous hearts, some wise and true but when I think of special ones I think of you. Mama I am still numb knowing that you are gone, I keep hoping that one day I will wake up to find out that this was all a dream!! Ooh. I have nothing but beautiful and wonderful memories of you. I remember clearly as toddlers how you used to pick me, Nangah and late Queenta up from nursery school, I remember the treats you got us from the bakery on our way home and how it made us happy. I remember how as young kids we would come to the house at cooperative college and you always made sure we ate something. I remember your warmth, big smile and positivity in all things. Visiting you at sister Bola’s House was a great reminisce of the past; your warmth, love for people and that strong determination to counsel and keep family together had not left you. Your heart was so full of love and kindness. I wish I told you more often how much I loved and appreciated you!! Mama may the winds of heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear and let you know how much I love and will miss you. Rest in peace mama till we meet to part no more.
September 30, 2019
September 30, 2019
My dearest grandma, God blessed us with you all these years and now it's time he called you back home. We love you but he loves you more. Your departure has left a void that will never be filled
But we are comforted knowing you are gone to a better place and out of suffering. We miss you and will always love you. And we promise your legacy will live on through us all. May your soul rest in perfect peace and I look forward to the day we meet again at the Lord's side. I love you
September 29, 2019
September 29, 2019
Mama, I will never know when I knew you first because you have always been around from the time before I could reason. There is never a time in my life when I haven’t felt protected or supported by you! I feel a huge vacuum in my life now and I don’t know what to do about it! You will always be missed as my routine has changed and I can’t have the luxury of hearing your voice. I am very insecure emotionally now and can only pray that you are in peace and keeping a watchful eye over us. Until later, Mama
September 29, 2019
September 29, 2019
Truly special and unique “Lighthouses don’t go running all over an island looking for boats, they just stand there and shine”. This typifies who Ou Ou represented to me. You could not chase me down to catch my attention but because of your large personality it was impossible. The first time I spelled my name correctly(you made me feel like I was correct ) was knocking on your door and you asked me gently to spell my name before being granted access. I just went with T..A all till the end. I assume I did it correctly because I can remember the smile on your face as you lay in bed and gave me a hug with messages of congratulations. I just smiled right now. I miss talking to you. I miss your humor. I miss your life advise. I miss your stories. We had to write a book. I miss the confidence I had talking to you about everything and anything and knowing that you had my best interest at heart. I wrote this testimony on a Sunday. I would usually try to be on the phone with you at this time. I know you are up in heaven making the angels laugh. I get reassurance from knowing this. Rest In Peace Ou Ou. I’ll always love you

September 29, 2019
September 29, 2019
It is with a very heavy heart that I write these few words in memory of our departed sister, Mrs Debora Wara. When we visited you in the hospital a few days before your untimely death, you demonstrated strength as you smiled and squeezed my hand as you assured me of total recovery. You also informed us about the vision you had with our Blessed Mother Mary. Your face brightened up when you narrated your encounter with the Mother of Jesus. I guess you were being prepared to meet her in Heaven to receive your compensation for being a staunch member of the Catholic Womens Association - CWA through out your adult years.
You have been an excellent inspiration not only to your beloved children and husband, but also to many friends and relatives who dearly miss you.
Finally, we pray for all members of the Wara Family to gather enough strength to withstand this traumatic loss.
May Mami Debora Wara's sweet and gentle Soul rest in perfect peace!
On behalf of:
The Atang Family.
September 28, 2019
September 28, 2019
A Nə Adzəŋnɨ Zə Wi, Mbaʼá Má Ngúbɨ A Nyɛʼɛ́tɨnɨ Ɨbo Byi A Mu mbəŋə.
Nɨmo ngwe Wara Sɨrɨ Dɨbɔrə a chi mbe lá má ngubɨ wa chínə́ nkwárə́ a tɨtəri bɨgɨ a ndá Nɨghám Nɨ Mankûŋə. Wɛrɛ a kɨ́ tsi lá, be wɛrɛ a shwɛtə a windo zhi, nkon a mu Tsá, wɛrɛ a mɨ faʼá ɨdiʼí, Ɨ zɛgɨ, Ɨ chintɨ a kumnə, Ɨ tiʼə ghɨsɨnə ngə abvuʼə ɨben a mê le? Njwi za nɨghám lǎnɨnɨ ɨshiʼínɨ buŋ wɛrɛ a mɨ soŋ ngə zɨ a mɨ tô nɨngɔm Ɨ kɨ káŋ a mandzu a mbo ɨbo byɛ. A nɨ adzəŋnɨ zə wiə ngə wɛrɛ a tsô bo nyom ntsi keʼé bo zɨ bə saʼá. Kəfɛrɛ a chwírə a ɨfɔ atɨ atɨshe. Atətám a chwibɨ nkabɨ atú ɨfɔ Ɨ maʼá abvuŋnə. Bɨgɨnə mɨ ghɛn lá Ɨ ghe lě? O nɨmo O kɨ be lá ntɛʼɛ́ a tɨtərɨ bɨgə. O kɨ be lá ndiʼí aŋwaʼánɨ wɨgə. A nə a ko mɨlɨŋnə a nye ɨbo bo. Gho nɨvwo O nɨ nzdɛrɛ ghe. O ló ntsi keʼé zhwiʼítɨ zaʼánɨ le? Atú a zo sê a ndɨrə, nə nɨvwo? Ka O zhi a gho azum zə ɨshiʼínɨ le? O nə a be ɨfɨgɨ ɨmɨgɨ? Bɨgɨ zhi ngə bɨgɨ tiʼí bɨgɨ bɨgə. O kwáʼátɨ ngə O nə ake? Bɨgɨ mɨ keʼé tiʼí mbugə be tɨsən mbɨʼɨ́ ngə Okɨ́ chúʼú nkaʼá nga a mbo bɨgə, bɨgɨ mɨ kɨ tiʼítɨ a wɛrɛ atɨ a Ɨ nkɨə ghe. Nji zo Ɨ bɔ́nə́ be tso zɨ mbyindzɨə. Ɨ bvurə nkomə a mu atú bɨgɨ be tso O tɛm a barə ndá nghamə Ɨ wuə. Ntsɨrɨ ndzum njwi za O komnə a mu tsá a bé a tfuʼú Zəkɔbə njwi 4 a mu sáŋ Mɨghámə. Nji zo bɔ́rɨ́ tso zɨ ŋwon wa a lônɨ filye, O sóŋ ngə Ŋwi a tɔŋ ntəm mɨma gho Nɨmo Tabɨta Ngum Avwontom ngwe Samwɛrɛ Anyɛ Akuməawaʼá. Anu za a fɨʼɨ́ a gho abɔnɨ ɨbo bo be tɨsɨŋə, ndɔgɨnɨ a njwi mə wa O laʼá nkeʼé a mu tsá bə nkuŋə. Mbaʼá ká ɨlɨ ntomə a yi a nkyi tɨ nkɨkaʼá lá, bɨgɨ mɨ ghɨ́ zɔŋ a ndzum gho Ɨ kon fɔməbvurə ghe. O ghɛn O tɔŋtɨ bɨ nɨmo Tabɨta ghe. Bɨgɨ mɨ tiʼí soŋ lá ngə ke Ɨ nyɛʼátɨ a zɨŋə le? Atátɨ a ko mɨntsu mɨgə. A bɨtá bɨgɨnə bə kɔʼɔ́ a nguʼú abɔnɨ bɨgharɨ bə fɛmnɨ a bɨ kubɨtɨ a gho tso mángubɨ a kubɨtɨ ɨbo byɛ. Naʼá ŋwon a zɛgɨ nkyi a mɨgɨ zɨ zaʼánə. Filye fo!

                 By The Mankon Mother Tongue Forum
September 26, 2019
September 26, 2019
In Loving memory of Mama Wara, my cherished God Mother:

I don't really know where to start or how to react. I guess that's what happens when we're overwhelmed by what life throws at us, over which we have no control. I only find solace in trusting that she is in a better place, and thanking God for her life.

He let her survive the ghastly accident and live longer enough to see her grandchildren, and enjoy the warmth of family and friends.

I was able to reconnect with her as a teenager when I visited Bamenda and went to see her at their Nitop residence.
Tears rolled down my cheeks seeing her on a wheelchair but she told me not to worry, that she was okay and so glad to see me.

When I called her after arriving the U.S on a short trip, she didn't hesitate to show me the love of a mother. When we lost our mother, she consoled me to be strong, saying it is the road for everybody.
When she returned to Cameroon, I visited her and we stayed in touch until when her health became unstable and she was moved back to the U.S. I tried severally to reach her, until one day I had this odd thought and feeling...I learnt a few days later that she was no more.

All I can do is bid Mama farewell into the Lord's bosom, where we all hope to meet again someday. When she meets my mother (of blessed memory), who chose her for my Godmother, I'm sure they would have interesting stories to tell each other.
As for me, i cherish the memories we shared; the legacy she left behind and the impact on those she touched.
Adieu, Mama.

September 24, 2019
September 24, 2019
Ou Ou ou...
If tears could bring you back , I know I would have you alive, right here with me. It gets real to me, by the day, that this thing called death is an ugly pattern and there is , sadly, nothing anyone can do to revert it.

Your resilience, hardwork, tolerance, positive spirit, selflessness & sincere love for your family and friends are qualities that carve you out as an exemplary figure to me and hundreds. You thought me by example, how to be a virtuous woman, a wife, a mother, a manager, an entrepreneur, etc. Yes, You were all of these and much more!

Oh Moda, (as I use to call you) writing to you today is one of the most difficult things I have ever done. It now dawns on me that you have truly embarked on a journey of no return.
How am I supposed to function without our daily chats,jokes,prayers, Songs, lessons, salient pieces of advice, even our little gossips! The children keep asking who will do hot banana cakes for them, who will knit warm wear for them, who will... who will... No no!!! This gap is sorely irreplaceable!!! You have always been there for me through happy and sad moments.

When you became ill mid last year, I could find no peace until you joined me in Yaounde , then my dear siblings & I later agreed for me to fly along with you to Houston. We chatted throughout the flight on so many strategic , life-changing issues which I have been implementing & promise to do so to the letter.
I thank God everyday for blessing me with such an exceptionally iconic Mother like you.

The night before your passing I was unusually weak & restless, a feeling which rapidly spread through to Sean, Dylan & most especially Dylise. We didn't sleep a wink that night till the cruel, news came through - You were GONE.
Moda. You are gone, YET YOU LIVE ON!!! Just another Angel has found their wings. I know you are safe, in God's arms, looking down on us. Till we meet again to part no more. I love you & Always will.
Mangieh Billiarte
Ontario/Canada
September 23, 2019
September 23, 2019
It's hard to find befitting words to say now... But mbanyi, my best mbanyi my friend and sister, I thank you for having such an impact in my life. As a God parent in marriage, big sis and as a colleague, we shared many happy memories in Bamenda and Yaounde. I remember like it was yesterday, your caring voice echoing across the hills at cooperative college to Ntatru! oh wo woh? Death has no shame!
Mbanyi you were epitome of a good friend. A sister from another mother and my supportive confidence.
Dibiz, I never forget the day news broke out of your accident, I immediately went into shock, fortunately I was at the hospital and was resuscitated. Following the accident, you showed great strength of character, unshaken faith in the lord and remained a woman in prayers.
As you embark on the journey beyond, there is a massive void and deep sadness within my heart knowing you are in more. However, give gratitude to the Lord for giving me such and amazing and loving friend.
As a Christians, I'm comforted to know you are in a better place. You fought a good fight of faith. Rest in the bosom of the Almighty.
Mbanyi prepare a place for us as you have gone ahead.
Lots of love
Mrs Helen Mbah Aka Olo
Charlotte N.C.
September 22, 2019
September 22, 2019
Mama Dee my beloved mother-inlaw.     
     I called you Mama Dee because of the love and concern you showed me and my children. I knew this day will certainly come but a bit embarassed it came earlier and sudden than l thought. May your gentle soul rest in peace.
    I remember your last words to me a few months ago on your sick bed when l came to tell you good-bye on my way back to cameroon. You said " Tangieh, are you sure you shall meet me again because you don't like travelling out of your home" and lmmediately after this statement you turned your back on me and a few minutes later you turned to me with a broad smile hugged me and handed wool knitted sweaters made by you for my wife and l urging me to stay strong and to reserve your room in our home because you shall soon come back home. These words which l shared with my wife on my returns stayed fresh in my memory.
     Thank you Mama Dee for showing me how to be strong and persevere in life.
     Thank you for being a great counsellor.
   Thank you for your jokes,conversations and joyful moments we had together.
   Thank you for being the mother of my pretty and caring wife and granny to our kids. We all promise to keep the advice you gave us at our home in Yaoundé before leaving for treatment.
    Thank you and pray the land of our ancestors be light to you and May the Almighty God be more merciful to you as you take your final rest.
Farewell Mama Dee

Tangieh Greg Ikomey
September 22, 2019
September 22, 2019
My Mama,Ouou,Mamalistic mama.That’s how I used to call you and you will softly respond aunt shei and our day will go with lots of chatting and laughter.Mama with a golden heart ,I lack words to express the pains I felt when I heard that you were no more as you told me I should be waiting for you to come as you were not prepared to travel .At the same time am happy because I know deep in my heart that you are in heaven interceding for us as you used to do in your quiet moments
    You told me in our last discussions that your right hand has been broken after the death of your dearest sister(May her Gentle soul RIP)some few months ago. Mama little did I know that was our last discussion
    You taught me a lot of things which I can never ever forget,your jokes, cooking styles ,how to persevere,how to pray and many others ouou, I appreciate you ouou for that.Your love for me gave me hope that which mother’s with golden hearts gives to their children.I Loved You so much and will continue to love you till we meet in heaven
      I wish I could take care of you to the end of your last breath so you could advise me and for me to keep making you laugh while calling me shei
     My Dad,Mum,Husband,Angel and Tina misses you so much as you meant a lot to us all
   We love you but God Almighty loves you best.RIP dear mother.
September 22, 2019
September 22, 2019
Dear Ouou,
Your face is still very fresh in my mind . All our memories and stories and gossip. It’s very hard to believe. I remember you teaching me how to say grace before and after meals. And making me like okro and teaching me how to cook and to be responsible. Seeing pictures of you knowing you are not there is heartbreaking. I always ran to your room first whenever you were around. You taught me how to knit and to be responsible. I was so happy that despite your illness, you were able to hear my GCE results and were happy. I love you very much Ouou. And I’ll miss you so dearly. I know you’re in heaven so please intercede for us. I’ll keep the rosary you me close to my heart always. Rest well Mama. Rest well my Ouou. I love you.
September 21, 2019
September 21, 2019
May your sweet and gentle soul RIPP mama. May the good Lord we serve take you and keep you in His bosom and grant you rest. Our heart felt condolence to the Warah's family may God grant you all strength and courage especially at this time of mourning. Unto dust we came and unto dust we shall return. Mama ran her race and fought a good fight. Her memories will live in our hearts forever
September 21, 2019
September 21, 2019
Mama will be sorely missed. Her hertbof gold has forever blessed many of us her children.
September 20, 2019
September 20, 2019
Mama you touched so many with your smile and warmth. We know you are now in the best care of He who made you and loved you beyond death. Rest in peace Mama and take care of my Jake. She still needs you around. Watch over the family and your next generation. You are now complete. ❤
September 20, 2019
September 20, 2019
Hi mama, I say hi because I know you can hear me.
I’m still heartbroken and in denial. I’m utterly disappointed at death for cheating us on this. We were not prepared mama.
I remember as a teenager, the day you sat down with me on the “varanda” and gave me a very important and free gift; advice about life. I will never forget how you took me as your son the very first day you saw me and how comfortable you made me feel around you. I can’t forget the way Prax talks about you all the time.
You are indeed missed mama and I know you are at rest .
Rest In Peace mama. We love you.
September 20, 2019
September 20, 2019
Hello Mum. This is your very own son, Ngulle Lionel hailing you as a rare epitome of faith and love. I am so glad i knew you and most especially for the opportunity i had to spend most of my time with you growing up as a teenager.

Each time i left school, i looked forward to my time with Mami Wara. Once i got home, changed my clothes, had my lunch, it was off to Mami Wara's house. You always made sure i ate, even though i wouldn't mention i had eaten already. You embraced me as family and your children knew Mami Wara had another Son. Over at home, whenever they didn't see me around, they'd ask, "Wusai Ngulle dey?" and very most often the usual response would be... "E dey for Mami Wara yi house"
Then i would spend hours sitting next to you as you shared those precious moments with me.

I had the pleasure of wheeling you outdoor and indoor in that wheelchair. I always wanted to ride in it too. I remember once telling you that i looked forward to the day you'd walk out of it and hand it over to me and now you've walked out of the wheelchair to meet the KING!
I LOVE YOU so much Mama...the last time i came home to check on you, daddy couldn't really recognise me as i had so grown. I had to remind him and he screamed. Then he told me you'd travelled to the US.

Thank you so much for not only loving me the way you did but extending that same love to others and influencing each life uniquely. God bless, strengthen and comfort your family at this time.
September 19, 2019
September 19, 2019
"Mamalistic Mamalistic"that's how I used to call you.
And you will reply" Siri Fairy"
So many lovely memories we share together.

Your heart was solid gold and you made so many friends and help many.My Mother was one of them.
Your kind heart and prayers is what I learnt from your.
Ooh My Mother.words can't express the pains I'm feeling.
I love you.
I wish I’d have gotten the chance to say goodbye.
I wish your life had been easier.
You had to endure a lot for me and my Family
I wish you could be around to see your grand daughter.
Mama,I can't believe you left us.
Greet My mother" Anna Sanji" for me .
We love you but God loves you best.
RIP Mama
With love Anjong Siri
September 19, 2019
September 19, 2019
Mama,
     It hurts me to think that you are no longer with us. Although I cannot help but smile with tears thinking of the great meaning to every moment we had together while you were full of life. Everything just gets different each day as we struggle to adjust to your leaving us.
    You were very instrumental to our quarter social group,''Loving sisters'' of Nitob 1 where we learnt a lot from you. You encouraged us to work hard for the upkeep of our homes, you gave us health tips, you made us feel comfortable and relaxed.I can go on and on . . . Mama you were such a great lady that even though you are gone your legacy lives.
    You used to recount interesting stories and experiences you had with late Pa Foncham [my dad] as colleagues and your mentor in the medical field.
   Rev. 21: 4 assures us,
''And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things are pass away.''      
   When someone as dear as you becomes a memory that memory becomes a treasure. Thank you for loving and sharing, for giving and for caring.
    God bless you and keep you until we meet again.
    Rest in perfect peace
September 19, 2019
September 19, 2019
 Weah Mama you were a bicken of laughter. God sent you on a special mission to build a legacy that will continue to live from generations to generations. Mama your children and the entire wara clan, community and world have experience your footprints and love that you showed. Your steadfastness and fighting spirit shall be missed. Mama you came you saw and you conquered. Mama we will miss you I remember when we came to the meeting I saw you kneading caps and cracking jokes. Mama you have fought the good fight. You have left a legacy and a posterity. Mama may you Rest In Peace and May the eternal Heavenly Father grant you entire rest in his kingdom. Mami we love you but God loves you more. I pray Gods Confort , peace to the entire family. Farewell mother ! Journey our mother!
September 18, 2019
September 18, 2019
Nimo, that is how we called ourselves. I cannot believe myself that I am writing an SMS to you which you will not see. I remember very well that we have known each other for forty seven years. Throughout these years, we shared success and failure stories as intimate friends.

When Gladys and Kingsley came up with their relationship, we told them to take their own track because we were not prepared to lose our long term friendship to an in law relationship.
  By God's grace the two never collided. We jealously maintained our friendship till God brought it to an end.
I grieved when you had the ghastly accident. I visited you both in the hospital and at home.
  During the long years you took to your wheelchair, l never failed once to admire your faith in God. On that wheel chair you organized a Thanksgiving for your life. To you, you were living a normal life. When you were given the opportunity to make a speech you thrilled your audience with a wonderful Thanksgiving speech.
  You have taught me a lot on a wheelchair. I feel guilty for not embracing all the way you taught me. To keep your memory l will pick up the broken pieces. Right away, I will join the Devotion group which you registered me and I dodged from it.You asked me to retain my membership. Nimo,October is month of the rosary. 1st October will see me a re-registered member.
 
NIMO, REST PEACEFULLY IN THE LORD. ADIEU
Nimo Theresia Ngu

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Her Life
September 18, 2019
Mama Debora WARA was born to DavidNdeAvwomtom and Bih RebeccaAvwomtom on August 20th 1945 in Mankon, Cameroon.

Her father, Pa DavidNdeAvwomtom was the first catechist of Presbyterian Church, Azire , Mankon. Our grand father could read « Mungaka » and asone of the early Christians in Cameroon, grandpa raised his children in the fear of the Lord. Our grandmother, Nimo Bih RebeccaAvwomtom was a peasant farmer and a devoted wife and mother. Together our grandparents had four children, with our mother, the youngest of them all.

As a young girl, Mama attended School at Presbyterian School Azire, Mankon. On completing Primary school, Mama passed both the Standard 6 Certificate Examinations and the Entrance Examination into Queens College, Lagos, Nigeria . Due to the poverty of her parents, she could not attend that college.

Mama who had a passion for Nursing , then passed the EntranceExamination and enrolled in the Banso Baptist Hospital (BBH)Nursing /Midwifery School in Kumbo, Bui Division. After two years of training,Mama qualified as a Grade 1 Midwife.

While working as a Midwife in the Bamenda General Hospital, in the early 60s, she met and married our father, Dr.Ben Fru WARA. Together they bore seven children : five girls and two boys.

As we were growing up , Mama still pursued her education and sat in for the GCE Ordinary Levels . She took care of her family and stayed up at night to study and pass all her exams. She got admitted into the Bamenda Nursing and Midwifery School where she qualified as a State Registered Nurse(RN) in 1982.On completing this course Mama joined our father in Yaoundé, where she worked as a state Registered Nurse in Central Hospital Yaoundé for several years.

In 1985, Mama participated in the United Nations Conference on Women's Rights in Nairobi, Kenya.  Her participation at this conference helped raise awareness of Women’s Rights, in her community at large. A novelty in our society. Mama advocated fearlessly for girls to attain higher education and earn a living. She also worked with preventive medicine where she educated the rural population on birth control and the prevention of infectious diseases and STDs. She also traveled as a business woman buying and selling jewelry, fabric, clothes and shoes.

During those years she ran for and won the elections as one of the councilors in the Bamenda Urban Council. A woman very actively involved in the well being of her community.

Mama did not stop at educating only her own biological children, no, she helped educate some of her nieces and nephews. As recent as July 2019 in spite of her failing health, Mama still carried on with her responsibility of sending school fees to the children she was still sponsoring back in Cameroon. She even organized neighborhood meetings where she taught local women housekeeping skills, home economics and money management techniques.

On July 27th 1990, Mama was involved in a road traffic accident between Bamenda and Yaoundé that was to change her life forever! As a result of this accident she became bound to a wheelchair.

This did not stop her resilience though. She still went back to work until her retirement when she returned to run her home back in Bamenda. She continued cheering on her children, supporting her husband till she moved out to the United States. Even there her impact was still felt in the lives of everyone she got in touch with. Just ask her grand children!

Her will to give back did not stop as she decided to start a foundation to help the disabled back home. A mission dear to her heart, which was interrupted by ill health and eventually her passing away.

She is survived by a husband, seven children, 20 grandchildren, one great grand on the way and hundreds of broken hearts. Never far from God, keep doing what you love best: singing with the angels. Forever in our hearts, rest in perfect peace , Woman of Substance!

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Our dear mother Ouou, It feels like yesterday that you were eating that vegetable and fufu you so loved for me to make for you. The countless stories and jokes you told, The positive energy you always brought in , your contagious smile and your never ending advice to us all. These are the memories you have left with us. You were a strong woman and never missed an opportunity to educate me on the power of God and the strength of a woman. When I saw you in that hospital  about a week plus before you left us, I knew you were ready. You fought a good fight and embraced your challenges with Grace. Ouou, it is never easy to say good bye but God has taken you to his bosom where you will have no more pain. we 'll miss you dearly but I am thankful for the beautiful Shawl you made for me which now serves as my piece of you. RIP Mama till we meet to part no more. ------
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Tribute/ Poem to Mama Wara

September 23, 2019
Mama, I am dump founded because of the pain in my heart of your departure but this poem is a reflection of your life to your family and I. I met you 25 yrs ago when Billiarte and I bonded in high school and you embraced me with love until the end. 

A Mother’s Crown

Heaven lit up with a mighty presence,
as the Angels all looked down.
Today the Lord was placing the jewels
Into Mama Wara’s crown.

He held up a golden crown,
as Mama Wara looked on.
He said in His gentle voice,
‘I will now explain each one.’

‘The first gem,’ He said, ‘is a Ruby,
and it’s for endurance alone,
for all the nights you waited up
for your children to come home.’

‘For all the nights by their bedside,
you stayed till the fever went down.
For nursing every little wound,
I add this ruby to your crown.’

‘An emerald, I’ll place by the ruby,
for leading your child in the right way.
For teaching them the lessons,
That made them who they are today.’

‘For always being right there,
through all life’s important events.
I give you a sapphire stone,
for the time and love you spent.’

‘For untying the strings that held them,
when they grew up and left home.
I give you this one for courage.’
Then the Lord added a garnet stone.

‘I’ll place a stone of amethyst,’ He said.
‘For all the times you spent on your knees,
when you asked if I’d take care of your children,
and then for having faith in Me.’

‘I have a pearl for every little sacrifice
that you made without them knowing.
For all the times you went without,
to keep them happy, healthy and growing.’

‘And last of all I have a diamond,
the greatest one of all,
for sharing unconditional love
whether they were big or small.’

‘It was your love that helped them grow
Feeling safe and happy and proud
A love so strong and pure
It could shift the darkest cloud.’

After the Lord placed the last jewel in,
He said, ‘Your crown is now complete,
You’ve earned your place in Heaven
With your children at your feet.’

Mama your legend will never end. A life well lived.I will always remember your smile and great sense of humor. Thanks for being a role model to everyone. You had a positive spirit and great charm. Rest in peace. Adieu Mama. Ufei Mofor Kometa



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