This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Elizabeth (Reno) Mokeba, 78, born on September 20, 1937 and passed away on January 11, 2016. We will remember her forever.
She will remain, posthumously, a tower of strength and a champion of female empowerment. May her valiant soul rest in perfect peace as she approaches God’s heavenly kingdom.
FUNERAL SERVICE FOR LATE HON. ELIZABETH MOKEBA ON FRIDAY 12TH FEBRUARY 2016 AT MIZPAH BAPTIST CHURCH NEWTOWN – LIMBE
1PM – 3PM
IN MEMORIAM
The flowers on the graveside [shall soon be] browned,
When [we imagine we] get all teary eyed,
A house cannot be the same without a mother,
Her place in any family shall always remain empty.
Photographs now tell the story,
Of a woman who was so special and loved;
Who used to say “There are no short-cuts in life”
And “what ever would be, would be”
Thank God Almighty for her life so fulfilled.
Now the Onus is on us to have a fulfilled life;
To keep looking up and not put our Saviour
To shame, for God’s word is like medicine.
You do not have to understand how if works,
Just keep taking it; As we continue on in a world over run.
Mama has gone across the ocean living just in our memories.
Tributes
Leave a tributeEwenye Manga Roohm
May God keep you resting peacefully in everlasting life...
with the rest of our Blessed Saints gone ahead.
You were a true treasure...RIP
Ewenye Manga-Roohm
Thinking of you today on what would have been your 81st birthday. May the angels of heaven celebrate this day with you along with all family members up yonder. I know you are as excited to see your cousin, my Dad "Bob" as you fondly called him as much as he too was excited to see you. I can only imagine your football discussions that never seem to grow old... starting new discussions especially about OPOPO as if you are both watching the game live. Continue to rest Aunty and my hugs and love to you always, to Mom, Dad, Mola Nat, Mola Blue-Blue, Mola Captain, Aunty Tawah, Mbamba Ida and the rest of the family members up yonder. Happy Birthday, Aunty... enjoy your heavenly cake!!
Your Love and Inspiration; The Joy of your humor; The Leagacy you left behind, make two years feel like a breeze.
Hold on to that Image surrounded by the Angels in High Heaven.
Thinking of you today. We all miss you so very much. It is peaceful to know that you are resting in the arms of our Savior. Merry Christmas in heaven. We love you.
1 year ago you left us for your heavenly bound journey. May you continue to rest in the bosom of your GOD and Savior Jesus Christ. Thank you for your contributions to our family, friends and humanity as a whole through your local community. You were a trail blazer in so many ways and will be forever missed.
Harry M. Mokeba
> Constance Ewenye Manga-Roohm
Rest in peace Aunty.
MY GOD GIVEN SISTER-IN-LAW
How can I begin writing a tribute to you Lizzie. You were not just a sister-in-law to me but a sister and friend. Growing up together in Victoria as friends and neighbours we did almost all together. We will both go and fetch water in Likomba (around where Saker is now situated) and you always made it a point of duty to help me out if need arises. Oh! Lizzie I remember how we always played together. We also sold bread and kerosene some evenings after school.
You were indeed a friend and sister. Little did I know that we will also become sisters-in-law. Oh! I wonder if anyone else has had a God given sister-in-law as you were to me.
Oh! Lizzie how can I ever forget how you stood by, loved and supported me at all times. You were more that a mum to my children. You've been there for them from the time of their birth till date.
You were just so special and I love you very, very much, but God loves you more.
Sleep dear and take the rest you deserve in the Lord's Bosom.
Your sister-in-law
Enter into your well-deserved haven of rest, Dear Aunty Elizabeth!
Agnes Fomukong Bongang
Muriel Harris
We saw you in your hey days, we witnesses your struggle with life. We thank God He did not let you suffer in pain for long. We grew up through your strict discipline. You helped us learn to be strong and independent.
Your house was our conference centre when there was an occasion coming up or an issue to be thrashed out. We sat round you on January 3rd, 2016 to arrange your brother’s funeral, but little did we know you had just one week to stay with us.
You were full of humour. You would crack jokes and even mix our names up. We would remind you that you have called a wrong name your reply was always “any name wey a call just answer”. I remember on January 2nd 2016, you called me on phone I quote “Iya, I forget yesterday to wish you happy birthday. Happy birthday and God bless you”
Thank you for the good times we spend together. May the good God who brought you to this earth hold your hand and guide you safely home.
Good Night aunty
GOOD NIGHT
Ya Kadija
(Your name sake)
Auntie as we usually called you, you were such a wonderful woman to the family and the society. You were like a bridge that many people cross in order to reach the other side.
You were a piece of beauty. A woman who was wonderful and fearfully made by the creator. Your beauty made you win “Miss Victoria” in 1959. A woman who was very strict, a good disciplinarian, full of wisdom and advice. She was very humorous and jovial.
What she had, she enjoyed sharing it with others. A woman who loved and feared the Lord, no matter the circumstances. She prefer spending most of her time in the presence of God, she loved music.
Auntie in her youth stage was very agile. She loved sports, most especially football. She enjoyed playing football. This made her to have her own team called “Victoria united” in the 80’s and early 90’s. Whenever Cameroon played international matches Aunty will scream at the top of her voice.
During your last days we saw you fading but little did we know that you will leave us soon. I will hardly hear that sweet voice that calls me “Iya” We appreciate and thank God for your life here on earth. If it were our will, we would have preferred to spend some few more years with you. But who are we to question what God has destined? We know He loves you more than we do. Have a perfect rest in the bosom of the Lord until we shall meet again.
Beatrice Etonde Nshom
Grand Daughter.
Your home was the foundation of our family come together, your heart was open to every one of us; you covered us like a hen will do to its chicks, a corner stone for us all. I felt a pain in my heart two day before you passed on, when I touched your gate and the authoritative voice didn’t ask the usual question “Na who” I do dread the thought of how we all saw you fading away like the stars of the morning; how you were helpless when we took you to Douala for treatment. Indeed, life is all vanity.
My thoughts could take me back as far as the 80’s when I was a kid. Your house was the only place we spent our holidays and how I would dance for you without following the rhythm when you sang the famous “imissingi” song, it was all fun.
Young as we were, we understood the value of your strict counsel when you settled quarter disputes in your home. I shall remember you for being “just you”, no nonsense, straight-forward and fearless, even though you were compassionate and kind. Those commands shall no longer rend the air in our “battle field” because our General has retired to be with the Lord.
Just like the rain never forgets to water the ground, so did you never forget to care for those who were yours by blood and acquaintance. I think part of your purpose was complete; yet you set the foundation to our lives. This is the end to your song, but serves as the beginning to ours. This will make us notice the rhythm of our lives and do some adjustments; either to make it slower to push it faster. You put in such a dramatic ending to your story.
My husband, children and I will miss you greatly. A light from the family is gone. A place is vacant in the home that will never be filled. Your memories will remain evergreen in our hearts.
Adieu our mother, grandma and friend. May your soul Rest in Peace.
Mrs. Mbella Noela (Iya)
Grand-daughter.