My co-brother-inlaw,big bros Emmy continue to rest in the bosom of our creator,God Almighty.

Till we meet to part no more.

               TRIBUTE TO AMY’S PARAGON

I have battled with writing this tribute because the hard fact of actually writing a tribute in honour of Chukwumeka Paragon Ezechukwu Nnodimele is surreal and most unwelcome.

Emeka Nnodimele came into my orbit in December 1999. I was posted to Rivers State for the mandatory NYSC program and upon arrival in camp at Ndele and all registration protocols duly observed, I was assigned a room which I shared with three other young ladies, one of whom just happened to be beautiful, vivacious, fair-skinned Lilian Amarachi Okeiyi (as she then was). A fast friendship was formed and two decades later (and counting), we still claim and own that friendship. It was not too long thereafter that Emeka’s name started cropping up with regularity in conversations and we’d all giggle with all the hilarity young, bright-eyed, fresh graduates are capable of.

In due course, we met Amy’s “Dede Para”, a vibrant young man with sweet eyes, who was then working at CTL Communications and who was so unashamedly smitten with my friend. I have not forgotten those numerous rides in his yellow Mercedes Benz car (the car he was driving at the time) and how we teased him mercilessly about he would patiently wait for Amy “under the sun and in the rain” as it were. I remember how he would often tell me: “your friend just dey do shakara anyhow, she know no say na me be her last Bus Stop” and we’d fall over laughing and Amy would studiously ignore us; but he was right. The service year ended in December 2000 and we all trooped to Amy’s village and her father’s house and Miss Lilian Amarachi Okeiyi became Mrs. Lilian Amarachi Emeka Nnodimele.

According to the order of life, we all settled down into adulthood with its myriad obligations and vagaries and raising our respective families. We kept in touch fully as they moved to Lagos and came back to Port Harcourt years later.
To say that news of Dede Para’s demise came as the rudest of shocks would be a gross understatement. It took a little to wrap my head around it (not really sure how successfully done). A silent video reel of 22 years worth of memories has been playing on repeat in my head. I was simply incapable of making an entry in the Condolence Register opened in their home. It was beyond me. So many questions left unanswered, so many “what ifs” pondered upon.

No one is perfect, we are all flawed; but one thing I know for sure is that Emeka loved his wife, Amy and loved so dearly the family that God almighty blessed them with. He gave his all for them.

Thank you Dede Para for loving my friend Amy so well for 22 years and for being her friend as well as the king of her heart;

Thank you for joining life forces with Amy and blessing the lineage of Nnodimele with the indescribably precious gifts of Chidera, Chidubem, Ebube and Princess Sharon;

Thank you for being a worthy example for your children;

Thank you for being you. I am glad we met on this often-perplexing journey of life.

Rest in peace in the ever-loving arms of our God.

Travel safe Dede Para !!!

Barrister Nnenna Okoroafor

Good Night Elder Emeka Nnodimele

Dear Elder Emeka Nnodimele it is with great sorroww that we the elders forum of RCCG Newbreed parish writes this tributes. Your dearth was a great shock to us. It happened when we needed your wise ideas/contributions in the elders forum.

Well we cannot comprehend it in any way. Be it as it may, the Almighty God who created you had plans for you and your life. Nobody can question God because the power of life and death is in his hand. He also said in everything we should give him thanks.

Elder Emeka we love you but God love you most. Rest in the bosom of our Lord Jesus till we meet on the resurrection morning.

Sign Elders RCCG Newbreed Parish.

An in law like a true brother, my confidant, your exit has left an indelible mark in my heart. A man of peace, always seeking calm in times of turbulence. I still remember our journey to my hometown, Benin, the love and opulence you displayed that makes the entire family out there to still remember you. They all received the news of your departure to glory, with great shock! But who can battle with the Lord? Who can open when he closes? Only he is almighty. Though we mourn, we still have hope that even as you knew him in your earthly sojourn, we all shall meet one day to part no more. Adieu my brother.

Barry.

I am still reeling in a daze by the news of your demise big bros, Emmy.

Few days before joining your maker,you sounded so strong and lively when we spoke,that made me enquired if you're actually ill as i was meant to understand. Your response; "the Almighty God has taken charge, i'm very well and hearty now"

I'm yet to rap my head round it that we can't see again cos, out of your lively gist i was so glad and made promise to pay you visit,my next trip to PH.

Big bros,i'm short of words and we're heartbroken. We love you but God loves you most.

May the God Almighty grant your humble soul eternal rest. Amen .

Till we meet to part no more .
Sleep on bro!
Adeiu Nwokeoma!!

CeeJay Ibeokoye.(Co bro in-law)

De Emeka, The little time I had to spend with you was quite impactful. You will forever be missed Uncle. Rest in Power. Till we meet again.

….I got to know him as Dee Emeka. He was always with a calm welcoming smile whenever I saw him! So I always looked forward to those whenever possible.
“A good friend can never truly be lost. Their energy goes on in the hearts & minds of all those who love them”
I will grieve as one with hope knowing that at the trumpet call we shall see again to depart no more!
Rest in Power King!!

It pains me so much that i will not see you again when ever I get to the house I look forward to you coming out to greet me but that is not happening anymore, am pained but i take solace in the fact that you are in a better place and that i will see you on the resurrection morning. Farewell Bros Emeka.

This is most unthinkable loss for the family and the people of Amaogwugwu. You lived a life that is full of love joy and peace but the cold hand death stepped in and snatched you away back to your heavenly home where your heavenly father will welcome you home. You will have no more pains. My brother rest in the Lord. May God grant us the fortitude to bear the loss. And for family members may the hand of God guide you through this time Amen

Uncle, I still cannot believe that you have left us to go be with the lord. I am still in shock,
You were a wonderful and kind man, loving husband and most of all a great father to your lovely kids. Thank you for everything you did during your time with us, you shall always always remain in our hearts.

May the roads rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back, may the sunshine warm your face,
And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.

Goodnight Uncle, till we meet again.
Farewell!!
                             - Bobby Bo.

Adieu Emeka Paragon, May God Give the family you left behind the fortitude to bear the loss.

Good Night (Emeka Paragon
Nwannem o (meaning brother) as we always call each other because truly we are brothers both in the Church and community.

Nwannem o it is very difficult to say goodbye to you because you will always live in my heart, I also know that I will see you again.

You told me in hospital bed that the situation will end in praises now praises to almighty God on the resurrection day. Amen.
For now we go separate ways but you will always be my irreplaceable brother and friend.
Till we meet again in heaven take your
deserved respect.
Nwannem o Bro Nduka

Tribute to Uncle Emeka
   It is with deepest sorrow and sadness that we write this tribute to you . This still feels like a dream. Still hard to accept the fact that we wouldn’t see you again .
  Uncle Emeka, you were a man with positive humor. Hard working, selfless, brave and strong.
You were a great warrior!!! You fought to live, till your last breath.
Chaiii!!!! Uwa nka dikwa egwu oooo…..
    We all wished you good health and quick recovery but the cold hands of death came too soon and took you away from us .
    It broke our hearts to loose you , but you will forever be in our hearts.
Only God knows what’s best and we cannot question.
Good bye Uncle Emeka.
You are gone but never forgotten.
From( Dabbie, Mimi, Kamsi and Muna.)

I am deeply saddened by this news. Although we haven't seen for a long time since I left PH, when I heard the news this morning, it came as a shock.
Bro Emeka, you will surely be missed. Take heart Sis Amarachi. My prayer is that the Almighty God will grant our dear brother eternal rest and may the family he left behind receive the grace to bear the loss.

Adieu till we meet to part no more!

De Emeka, the news of your death came to me as a shock and unbelievable. You were a good brother, a wonderful friend, a great mentor to me. You died when we need you so much. What more can I say, such is life. As much as we⁵ desire that our loved ones remain with us for a very long time, no one can determine how long they’ll stay. Death comes like a thief in the night, an unwanted visitor, taking away loved ones and leaving our hearts torn.
Dede m! My heart is totally torn as death took you away from me. You will greatly be missed. May God grant you internal rest my beloved brother.
From Your brother Promise.

Tribute to a Dear Brother In Law....Uncle Emmy

Hmmm....at the thought of writing this, the tears can't stop flowing. I sincerely wish this is just a dream, a prank or something to wake up from.

Uncle Emmy as i fondly call you, i never saw this coming at all as our last conversation over the phone you sounded so strong and optimistic, you words were " Nma pls talk to your sister Amara(Your wife) to be strong for you that Nothing dey happen(smiles). I never knew these would be your last words to me.
Uncle, You left without Warning. Gone so fast. Now all we have Are memories
Of our past. You are loved by so many. The pain is unbearable.

Your actions were always kind
A generous hand and an active mind
Anxious to please and loath to offend
A loving brother, caring brother-in-law and faithful friend
We’ll all miss you very much.

My wish now will be
To have you back healthy
And alive.

We Love you But God Loves you Most...
Adieu.. dear brother in law!!
Adieu.. Uncle Emmy!!

Goodbye!!
NMA IBEOKOYE nee Okeiyi(Sister In Law)

To our dearest Uncle...who is so caring and loves family more than anything....I can remember when we were young .you were the disciplinarian we had ..you always wanted to hear..we were doing good academically..always want to be sure we were taking our studies serious....and also ready to fight and protect us too from anybody....We love you so much Uncle and we will forever miss you ....Sleep well our dearest Uncle....till we meet to part no more....
On behalf of the Family of Dee Onyechere Nwaubani....
We say.....Sleep well in God's Bossom ...

And so shall our day meet us ,ready or not.
It's with deep sense of lost,that I on behalf of the family of Robinson,Ariwaodo Eze, commiserate with the entire paragon family on the loose of Emeka.
Amaogwugwu in ur death lost a gem,at a time we were looking forward to more of ur positive contribution, towards peace and development in Amaogwugwu.
Such becomes of us, for we must surely meet the death we dread.
Find ur place in the bossom of ur creator.
Peace to all men of good will.

I don't know wat else to say about my uncle except that l was extremely fortunate to have him as my uncle and now he is gone, l miss u. We also take comfort in the fact that your mission on earth have been fulfilled.we thnk the Lord for your life and bid u farewell until we meet again, Rest in peace uncle.
(CHUKWUEBUKA NWAUBANI)

A Tribute To a Jolly Good Uncle

Chai!!! Uncle, It just dawned on me that you are truly no more kai!! So you are not here to tell me " Nnee! Ehh!, Imaa Oburo Obere Ihe o"? Writing this tribute just reminded me of your optimism in every single thing, Truly, loosing you no be small thing,mana ya diba. You were an encourager, you were such a humble, gentle, understanding man, I always looked forward to gisting with and listening to you. If it pleased God to call you home,onye ka anyi buzi? Gaaa nke oma, Para Nwoke Oma AKA "Oburo Obere Ife" Keep Resting in Peace. UDO!!!

Our dearest Uncle Emeka, it is heartbreaking writing this knowing we would never see you again, never hold you again, never look at you again. Penning down a tribute this soon is something we would have never thought would happen.

Uncle Emeka described in three words- vibrant, hardworking and heartwarming. We remember all the times we meet at home and the village, very vibrant and always ready to make the children smile and laugh.

If the Lord has called you home, who are we as mortal men to debate? We know the timing is not the best but you’ve left a beautiful wife and 4 amazing children to carry on your Legacy.

Dearest Uncle, you would be deeply missed. We miss you and we love you. Rest Easy king, Emeka (Paragon) Nnodimele.❤️

~ Ijeoma, Enyinnaya, Ngozi and Chidiebube (Umu Dada Eziaha).

Hmmmmm....I have been postponing to do this because I am yet to come to terms with the fact that you are no more... Uncle Emeka, this wasn't how it was meant to be but God knows best...This hurts deeply and I am still pained..In all, I am consoled that you are in a better place free of pains and sickness.. Thank you for your constant love and support towards us...Please keep watch over your wife and kids.... May your gentle soul rest in Peace....Amen
OKEIYI ULOMA

A vibrant member of RCCG Mens Fellowship who will be surely be missed by all of us.
A jolly good fellow whose contribution and eloquent use of English is always available to our collective delight.
Paragon, RIP till we part more.
The Good Lord will comfort, console and come through always for the family you left behind in Jesus Name. Amen

But i will not have you to be ignorant, brethren , concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope 
  For we believe that Lord Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Lord Jesus will God bring with him .
 Emekus Nwannem, what can i say. I spoke with you few days before your demise, and i promised that i will come and see you. Indeed, life is a stage, you have played your own part. ( GOOD PART).
  I thank God Almighty for you lived a good life.
   Rest on nwanne.
Chima uzuegbu

Nwanne, just like you kept asking, why all of a sudden. Nobody knows the answer. Let God be Lord. can't believe how, I dropped you off for the last time that faithful Monday. Still can't believe I won't hear that, nwanne morning. Words can't explain the devastation. Rest in peace brother.

Saying goodbye this soon feels wrong so instead I will just say we will miss you so much . My little chikamso your friend is asking after you and she so much miss your chatting with her. One thing I know is that you are at a better place right now where sickness and death will be far from you. Rest In Peace my uncle Emmy as I used to call you sir.

Dee la -na-udo, it’s been a unique journey for you, life offered you a lot and you offered life your own quota, this is the life we live in.
We bless God for everything, both good and bad moments.
We bid you fare well till we meet again at the resurrection day.
Rest In perfect peace
Chinyere

We know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. Your Death came as a shock to us and as you sit in the arms of the Lord, your family, and friends mourn your death. Your body might be gone from this world but your spirit will live on in our hearts forever. Today we will mourn you in our own way as we pay a tribute to you. Rest in peace, uncle.

Samson, Aise, Ade and Eti

This is really a sad loss. The last time i spoke to Emeka, he said to me "we will see soon",i never knew that soon will be no more and that it was going to be the last day i would here your voice.
You were great man, a big brother one will always wish to have any given day. If it were up to us, you will be here today but our heavenly father, the giver of life who has called you to glory knows best and we cant question him.
God will grant you eternal rest in his bossom. To you all his family and to my best, humble, unassuming, friend and brother Iheanyi, take heart. God will grant you all the fortitude to bare Emys loss. My sincere condolences.
In all, to God be all the glory. Good speed and Gods blessings.

Emeka nwannem, I never knew it will be like this. God knows the best my brother. Rest on till we meet to part no more. Goodbye my brother. Definitely, we shall meet on the other side on the appointed day.

Parara Nwanne mu ,You were a broda and a real friend even more closer to me than those from my mothers womb..Our journey together started a very very long time ago and our loyalty for each was never douted. There is no one that knew u or me that didn't know our closeness...Each time I look up picture tears flood my eyes and my heart gets heavy and i wish i could kneel before our almighty creator and beg for you to return..know that you are heavily missed but Jehova knows best as he gives and takes and i am comforted knowing you are at peace with the Lord..Rest on my Second half and watch over us ur beloved ones..U will ever be missed till we meet to part no more ..God bless ur wondeful Soul

He was a jolly good fellow who believed in the tenets of true friendship.
May his soul rest in the bossom of our creator.
Fare thee well bro
This is quite unbelievable that I now refer to Parara in the past tense...

TRIBUTE TO A SCHOOL MATE AND BROTHER-IN-LAW
Emeka, it’s heartbreaking. It’s tough to accept it. You were a gentle and beautiful soul. You had a generous heart. You believed in fairness. You were hardworking and resourceful. You were one of the very amiable fellows in school. After school, we had only few times to spend together, due to distance, but you made a huge impression each time we did. Just as you were very generous, you were equally a very grateful person. Grateful for life, grateful to God, and grateful for everything that you received. You were peaceful. You had a warm personality. Your belief was strong, and rooted in goodness. You left too soon, my brother. Your exit is no doubt, a difficult blow on people who know you. You will forever be remembered. Only God can fill the void which you have left in your family, and I join to pray that He does that and more. Rest In Peace, my brother. This is a tough part to handle. Can’t believe we are bidding you farewell at this time.
Emeka Olekanma

Hmm! Can't believe you are gone from us.you were such a friendly and simple person.the last time ,you were in Lagos,you prayed with me that I should not be perturbed,that God will bless me with my own kids.the following year,God eventually showed me mercy. I'm so pained you were unable to see my triplets. May your gentle soul rest in peace. Amen. Ngozi Onyekachi.

This happened so quickly. It's still like a dream. The last time I saw you at the hospital, you were in good spirits exercising so much faith that even I was so encouraged.
Our hearts are broken, but we will soldier on. In our grief, we will still judge God faithful. You fought the good fight, you finished your race and you kept the faith.

Keep resting in the presence of the father in glory. You will always be loved and remembered.

Rev 21:4 - And God shall wipe away all tears from eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

TRIBUTE TO MY BROTHER & BROTHER IN-LAW.

What can we say to the Lord, our Maker and Creator.
Words fail me, I honestly never foresaw writing a tribute like this about you, rather I was looking forward to seeing you in Lagos when you come for the Christ Embassy Healing School as discussed few weeks ago, but I believe it’s the will of God to call you home so soon, I say so soon because it is to us, but to your Creator, it was the right time, and we can’t question Him.
Emy, you came into my family as a Son in-law, but you became a Senior brother to me and my siblings, your humility and loving kindness was your greatest asset.
Though you are no more with us here on earth, you will forever be in our hearts.
Farewell my brother, Farewell till we meet again in Heaven to part no more.
Onyekachi. Chika

Dear brother, I thank God for the life you lived. Though you may be absent in body but it is more important that you are present with the Lord.
Rest on in peace.

TRIBUTE TO MY BELOVED UNCLE.

What a life, How can this be true?, I can't really believe you're gone. I still can't accept it, because I still remember all the time we spent together, So many things you taught and showed me, but you forgot to teach one last thing; How to let you go. I know you didn't mean to leave like this. But sometimes we have no choice. I miss being your little brother.
I will forever miss my STRONGEST MAN
My CARTEL UNCLE.

REST IN PEACE EMY PARARA.

Emmy.......my dearest friend's hubby. it was a rude shock when I heard this devastating news, but what can we do? Who are we to question God? The Lord giveth and He taketh away, blessed be His name. Rest on in your saviours bossom.

Life itself is a journey of the knowns and the unknowns.
Unknown birthday
Unknown country/city of birth
Unknown life events
Unknown death day.
The above unknowns are beyond man.
However, we are sure that;
God loves us.
God cares so much for us.
God's mercy endures forever.
On that love of Christ I urge the family of de Emeka to depend on now.
May the soul of de Emeka rest in peace.

Dede m(Parara) it's hard for me to believe that you are dead....but never the less, May almighty God, the creator of life & death grant you eternal rest, also be with your family as you rest on with the Lord Jesus Christ RIP Nwanne m

De Emeka your death came as a shock to me, but what's important now is that you lived a simple life worth emulating. May your gentle soul RIP my Dede.

Thanks for your great impact on everyone around you. Thanks for being a great teacher. Working with you was fun. The lord grants you this peace because he knows that you deserve it. Continue to rest in the lord ... Adieu engineer!!!

The little time I knew and spent with you was so great that I personally added you to my list of friends due to your kind nature.
The news of your demise has really swept me off balance and I begin to ask what went wrong, no human is in the position to answer that question except God Almighty.
I'm only consoled that you gave your life to christ and that many people may not have the opportunity to do.
My heart goes out to your wife, children and all your family members for loosing you in your prime.
Parara as I fondly called you, rest in peace till we meet to part no more.

There are people, whose light that they bring to the world remains even after they are gone.

Death is never the end, but a new beginning for those we have lost to where they are greeted by the familiar faces of old.

Indeed, life has shown us again, Its hurtful side by taking you away from us when we didn't see it coming.

God saw that you were getting tired, so he put his arms around you and whispered, "Come With Me". Because, you needed to go to the other side, void of stress and worries.

You were a man who exuded kindness.
Your sense of humor was exceptional.

Death leaves a heartache, no one can heal and your demise has left a deep wound in our hearts forever but, who are we to question God?

We will hold on to the beautiful memories we created

Your life was a blessing to all who came across you and your memory is a treasure worth holding forever.

I won't forget your funny jokes and laughter.

Our consolation lies in the fact that you are now an angel watching over us.
We will miss you greatly.

Farewell,uncle Emeka
Till we meet on the Resurrection morning….Your Inlaw Okwuchi

You will be greatly missed. I pray that the Lord strengthen and comfort your entire family.

Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss. May the good Lord comfort your family at this time.

The world would miss the smile and happiness you bring to all. Rest on paragon till we meet to part no more

Omo!!! honestly i don’t know what to say, because everything still seems like a dream to me, Dad i seriously can’t believe you’re gone! On the day you were to go to the
hospital for check up you told me and my siblings not to worry that everything is going to be fine that we shouldn’t be scared, little did we know it would be our last family conversation...
 You where always on positive vibes you hated bad energy, even in the toughest situation there is always a way whenever you’re around. Can’t believe i would never see you again.
Paragon, My fighter, My strong man and my Snr. Man Goodnight ,you needed the rest.
Rest In Peace Dad till we meet to part no more.
         Nnodimele Chidubem (your Son)

Tribute to my hero
 My dad was my hero. He was the most courageous and resourceful man. I never questioned if he loved or cared for me because he made it so obvious. I still feel him with me each day and I am living life for the both of us now.”
  He loved us so much that he goes extra mile to make sure we never went hungry or embarrassed...well no one can question God..he knows the best ..RIP my hero forever in our hearts..
       Your son:Ebube Nnodimele James