The Fonkeng family would like to thank you for your support,
encouragement and compassion on the untimely loss of their
beloved Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Colleage and Friend,
Elumbat Rodolphe Fonkeng
Today, 14 May 2016, Rodolphe was laid to rest.
Please continue to pray for the repose of his soul and for us, his family
as we struggle to come to terms with Rodolphe's passing.
We take comfort from the sympathy you have extended to our family, in the
loving memories we have of Rodolphe and in our faith in God Almighty.
Thank You.
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This memorial website was created to remember our beloved Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Colleage and Friend, Elumbat Rudolphe Fonkeng, 43, who was born on December 29, 1972 and unexpectedly was called from this life on April 22, 2016. We will remember him forever.
Thank you very much for visiting and for all your support during these difficult time as we try to make sense of Rudolphe's passing. Please take a moment to light a candle, lay a flower or leave a note below. By clicking on the appropriate tab above, this site also allows you to share your memories of Rudolphe by uploading photos and/or vidoes that you might have taken with him over time. Additionally, you may also share any stories of your journey together.
While we can't stopping asking 'why him', 'why now', why, why, why? We trust that The Lord is in control and called home one of His to help prepare a better place for us all. We believe that our Faith in God will see us through
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Funeral Program
Tuesdays & Fridays: Mass at his Cité Verte Residence
Thursday May 12 2016: Wake without corpse at his Cite Vert Residence
Friday May 13 2016:
8 AM - Removal of mortal remains from the Yaoundé
Referral Hospital Mortuary (Hopital General Yde)
10 AM - Mass at the Baptism of Christ Parish, Cité Verte
12 PM - Departure for Santchou
6 PM - Arrival at Santchou
7:30 PM - Mass followed by all night vigil
Saturday May 14
9 AM - Requiem Mass
11:30 AM - Burial (For Family Only)
- Refreshment
- Traditional Ceremony (Crie Die)
Tributes
Leave a tributeWe shall continue the journey with you in our minds till the day we meet again.
Safe trip my friend and brother.
Rest Well Brother!!!
Happy Birthday!!!
Though you are gone, your candle still burns bright.
Please continue to RIP in the peace of the ultimate provide/decider
Adieu Bro!
Bro Ruddy, ‘Director’ as I fondly referred to you,
It’s tough to fathom that you are no more. I have spent the past two weeks incessantly asking all the ‘whys’ I could utter. Unfortunately, I came away with no answers. Even my most optimistic rationalization proved inadequate to placate my quest for making sense of why the good Lord would sign-off on your return this soon. While some solace could be garnered from my faith in God’s infinite wisdom, It hurts to know that the gentle soul with a charming smile that you represented, will no longer be able exert your calming influence on us all who were blessed with your presence. The realist in me however tells me that I have to accept that it was your appointed time to go and that your mission here on earth was accomplished.
Ruddy, I thank God for having blessed us, your family, with you and your ‘gentillesse’. You didn’t say much in words, but spoke volumes by just being you. You let other do the talking and just focused on being a true ‘’Nfekungni’ with your knack of enabling togetherness. If God revoked your earthly residency this soon, I trust that He has better plans for you in Heaven. When you get there please extend our best to the rest of our ‘Nnendap’ who had gone before you. May you all continue to watch over us while preparing our place for it is certain that we will one day reunite in God’s Bosom.
Adieu Mom Frère
Ben Elad
So many have spoken about your gentleness, peaceful nature and infectious smile, always affording one to whoever came by. You loved life and you lived it to the full, enjoying every moment you shared with loved ones.Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this traumatic period especially your mum and dad as children should outlive their parents not the other way round, not forgetting you wife and young children. Please look down on them from above as we pray for strength, especially for your wife knowing the big task she now has in hand. Just as you didn't abandon us when Jean died, we'll remain close through your brother Alain.
With tears and a heavy heart we say Adieu to you until we meet again, taking solace from the believe that you are at peace with the Lord. May your dear friend Jean, and older brother Macarious comfort you too. Thanks for the short time you spent with us, impacting our lives.
RIP dear brother and friend
May God give the strength to his family to come to terms with his departure from this world.
Rest in peace Brother Rodolphe
Never did I imagined we will be writing an eulogy of your transition to Glory this soon! But I am very confident God our Father loved you to the point where He only had to put his arms around you and whispered 'Come to Me'.
Although we loved you deeply,
Your Golden Heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best!!!
For the precious moments I personally had the opportunity to be under your roof Grand Rudolph, your life took upon the nature of the "spectrum of light".
As a family man, Grand Rudolph took all of the roles in his life to heart and he strove to honor, support, guide and most importantly, protect his family.
He was at his happiest when he was surrounded by his family - even during those inevitable tough times that life has a way of throwing at you. His devotion to his family was the foundation of his actions - the anchor that defined and shaped his life.
As I observed the next shade of light of his life, I see Grand Rudolph - the Grand/friend. He was a good friend to so many! He could be counted on and depended on always. Whether you needed simple advice, an empathetic ear, a shoulder to lean on; a listener if you will; - he was your man; ready, steadfast, willing and good fun.
I see Grand Rudolph, a man defiant and unwilling to settle for less. He lived a principled life underpinned by a strong sense of organization and planning; right or wrong.
Grand Rudolph was not a cruel man, his house was a sanctuary for all, he will never complained neither was he ever tired of offering his assistance. He always wanted his younger ones like myself to understand that nothing can be gained from holding a grudge or leaving any issue that was very wrong unclear. He spoke out when it really counted; We can only imagine how much more he could have accomplished in his life were it not for call of our God!
Another color of light is observed and I see Grand Rudolph as a respected citizen. He shared his expertise with anyone who would listen, he worked hard and consistently as exemplified by his achievements and contributions to the government and people of Cameroon. Grand Rudolph never stopped learning. He never sat back and became complacent. He led by example as he mentored his family, friends, colleagues in a way that anyone of them can say that he was an inspiration in their lives.
I have no doubt he was all a woman could wish for in a husband and father.
Grand Rudolph;
Even though you are gone,
For as long as there is memory, those we love remain with us
For love itself lives on, hence you will live on in our hearts.
It's so hard to say Adieu Grand for this reason
I say So long!!!!
May the Peace of God be and keep our heart. May your parents and siblings receive strength from above as I give voice to the service of angels to minister to them. In Jesus name. Amen!!
You will be deeply missed by many.
Rest in peace brother.
There you are....
In the star of the night
There you are; in the gentle breeze
There to are; in your son's moves
There you are; in your daughter's smile
There you are; in your wife's strength
There you are, there you are, forever in our hearts and we shall see you again
Yes, surely we shall be with you again
Rest in peace.
Repose en paix.
Requiescat in Pace
Smiling Rudolphe, gentle in the way of talking, walking etc.
I pray you gain a better life in God's Kingdom. Rest in Peace.
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We shall continue the journey with you in our minds till the day we meet again.
Safe trip my friend and brother.