We would have been celebrating your Seventy sixth birthday, but God had other plans. We still remember this day, because the impact you had in our lives.

Toujours autant d'émotions à revoir des photos de tante Esther. Malgré les années tu restes dans nos cœurs et nos pensées. Comme oublier une si gentille personne ?
Que la paix du Seigneur soit sur toi.
Aïcha

The of the Lord will continually overshadow us all. You radiated peace while you were on earth
We miss you please pray for us to hold unto God. Remember the seed the Lord put in your hand , pray for them

Mom you went to heaven on this day. We all miss you. Watch over us from heaven.

Happy earthly birthday to you Esther. Have a happy pleasant day, there in heaven with angels and saints. Pray for us to God. 

Happy Birthday Mum!!!!

Sister, may you continue to rest in perfect peace. You are surely missed. No one can wind the hand of the clock back. Your presence in the family made a difference. Ret in peace sis.

It has been 5 years since God recalled you. You had fulfilled his and yours purpose on this earth, and now we are moving on with life. I realized that I took you for granted at time when you were with us; now that you are gone, I truly miss you. I'm comforted that you are looking over us. Till we meet again.

Happy Birthday Mom!

Esther dear, I woke up this morning and first thing was thinking about you and a strong urge to go to the cemetary and pray by your grave side. I did not realise that the date of the day is December 29, until I was reminded by Ange that today is your 73rd birthday. You know how I have always been with dates and birthdays.. I quickly understood why I woke up with the urge to visit your grave side./ This we did after breakfast.  Uche, Eugene, Olivier, Ange and
myself made the trip to the cemetary, where Ange led us in prayer. I felt your presence amongst us and I know you have costantly interceded for us with God the father.  We know that you are in a better place from where you continue to play your role of mother to all. Thank you for the great life you made me enjoy while here with us. Thank you for your intercessions and continued watch over us all from heaven above.  The love that we share is for ever.   May eternal rest be granted to you and let perpetual light shine upon you.   Amen

My dear Easter, it is as if it was yesterday you left us to a better place with the Lord . you were an Angle amongst us. Rest In Peace my sister and thank you for all the lives you touched so affectionately.
Your sister Enuma okoro

I still remain with profound and deep thoughts of the love, sharing and support of Maman Ester. Rest in peace, as you lived in peace among us. Emmanuel

Humility exemplified. Continue to Rest in God's Peace.
Love Always
Oby

Sister Esther
It’s another year gone without you. It remains a missing chain in the family. Surely your are in the bosom of our great master, the light of the world Jesus Christ.
You are resting in perfect peace

My dear Esther, with the conviction that you are in heaven and spiritually present with us here in Charlotte, we had a very pleasant combined birthday celebration for you and Razak just as we used to do in the past. Not a single day passes without our thinking of you and remembering the lots of good and peace that you maintained and added to our lives. Thank you for your constant intercession with God the father for us all who shared with you on Earth. May the peace of our Lord Jesus and his perpetual light be with you and shine upon you always.

My Mum(Horla) talks about her amazing big sister (Esther) everyday. Losing you was and still is a big blow to Mama, her siblings and entire family. Till we meet again, Auntie Esther.......

Forever missed. But your legacies Keep growing stronger and stronger. Christopher...

Déjà 3 ans que tu nous as quitté. Mais ton souvenir baigne nos existences. Des moments en ta compagnie, tes sourires, ta grande sensibilité, ta gentillesse... Tu nous manques beaucoup, mais tu continues de nous côtoyer de là haut. Repose en paix tantie. Aïcha

Aunty Esther, you will remain forever in our memories. We still cherish all the good and fun times in Rochester, all the photos and videos and treasured conversations. May your gentle and sweet soul continue to rest in God's peace. Happy birthday and please pray for us as we continue to pray for you here on earth.
Love always, Rose

Dear Mother,

God recalled you three years ago on this very day. We still miss you, but I know you are making preparations for when we meet again in heaven. Thank you for looking over us. You impacted so many lives during your time on earth. You were my biggest cheerleader, and you pushed me to be curious and creative in many aspects of life.

My dear Esther, You are always in our memory. i miss your physical presence, but I am happy because you are always with us in spirit and I know that you are in heaven constantly interceding for us all.  Thank you for the wonderful time we spent with you in life and thank you for your continued care of us from heaven.

You will be forever missed Auntie! May your gentle soul rest in peace! Ange

The impact you left on those who know and appreciate is indelible. You will be always missed.

My dear Esther, I started preparing myself to celebrate your 71st birthday since Christmas day as had been our custom. This time, it is of course different, because you are no longer here with us physically. I know and I am convinced that you are always with us in spirit and that you are in the eternal kingdom of God interceding for us, and being the protective mother you have always been for your children and your husband. I woke up thinking of you and I thank GOD that I had the strength to go to mass in the morning and to go to your grave after to salute you. You have been on my mind all day and you will never be forgotten.   Memories of your life strengthen my faith in God whom I glorify and thank for the wonderful things and gifts I have been blessed with in my life, of which you are first and foremost.  You have left a vacuum that can never be filled. My catholic faith teaches me to believe in GOD the father, the son and the holy spirit ; the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting. Esther I ardently look forward to our meeting in heaven, when the time comes, for I know that you are preparing our home in the kingdom of God.

As Esther, our most beloved wife is up there dinning and wining with the Angels we are assured that she is working hard for us down here to make haven as she did. We cannot take for granted the exemplary life she led here, those who cannot learn from that are doomed forever.
We pray to the Almighty God to be with her one day - Amen!

Sister Esther Adieu, we really miss you, may the peace you radiated be an embelm of emulation for those of us you behind left. Rest in perfect peace

We hold on to the best memories of you.
Still miss you!

She fought the good and she is in a better place now, where there is no pain, nor weeping, nor sorrow. Sister Esther, we look forward to the day we shall be reunited with you in heaven.

As I still miss you so much, I prefer to think that you are still here with us and that you will still give me some much needed advice. Until I can accept the bitter truth, take care And talk to you soon...

Today would have marked your seventieth birthday, but it was not meant to be. Our second holiday season without you is almost over, but the memory of you endures long after your departure. We all miss you everyday, but we are reassured that you are patiently preparing for when we meet again. Happy Birthday Mum!!!!

Aunty Esther, It's a year already since you left your beautiful family. You are the light that always shines; you are the flower that is always in bloom and the rainbow in the sky. Your memory is forever with us.
May you rest peacefully in God's Bosom!

Roselyne & Family

We had the one year anniversary of your recall to the lord. As painful as your passing has been to all of us. We are all comforted in that you are with God your creator, and it is giving us the courage to carry on with life. I try to do a decent job of looking after Uche everyday. I miss you everyday, but I will see you again.

I cannot believe it is already one year since your recall to heaven. You are always with me in everything I do. How can I forget you after you made my life so pleasant and worthwhile. My conviction that you are in heaven with our Lord and savior Jesus Christ has sustained me and given me courage to move on. I know you are watching over us and interceding with God the father, for us your children and your husband. I still need your calm encouragement and support to continue my journey here on earth and to complete the mission assigned to me by our creator. I keenly look forward to that day when we will meet again in heaven and there will be no more separation. Rest in perfect peace my dear Esther while you wait for that glorious day when we will meet again in God's kingdom to be together for eternity.
On this first anniversary of your recall to heaven, with total submission to the will of God, we glorify God and thank him for the wonderful gift you were to us.We were resolved to shed no tears, but it was just too difficult to keep our eyes dry. Glory and thanks be to God for the blessings you brought to our lives.

Gone too soon
Your memory will remain evergreen, it was just like yesterday but it is now one year.you will be fondly remembered by all the good deeds you did. The God of all consolation is certainly with Chike and the children. Chike take consolation and keep up your faith because you know that God is with you and has not left you to weather it all by yourself. He is your great provider and is always there for you.
With love from
Anene

Esther Lives! She was a very kind, compassionate, funny and fine lady. We thank God for her fruitful life and the opportunity of this anniversary, to honor her life. May God continue to bless and protect her soul in Jesus name, Amen!

Brian Ojibe
Atlanta.

Though it is one year since you are gone, You are missed!You are fondly remembered by all the good deeds you have done! You will be forever missed but our hope, faith and believe is in God the giver of all good things, the God of consolation will always provide the strength to Chike and the children. Chike be of good courage for God is with you and will never abandon you.
Love from
Anene

L'An 1 de la disparition de votre épouse m'offre l'occasion d'être plus proche de vous en ce moment de douloureux souvenir. Vous n'êtes pas seul.Pieuse pensée. Charles Armel Doubane, Bangui RCA

C'est avec grande peine que j'apprends le décès de Mme MONU.
Que son âme repose en paix et qu'elle soit dans le paradis.
Enfin mes condoléances à mon ami Austin et sa famille. Que Dieu les garde.

It is quite a surprise to me to learn of the passing of our beloved sister Esther. May the Lord keep her soul in eternal peace. We pray that the family remains strong in the coming months and years.

Joseph

Aunty Esther, continue to rest in peace. You are greatly missed on your birthday today.

May you gentle soul continue to Rest In Peace as you celebrate you Birthday with the Angels in Heaven

Happy birthday mum! Missing you everyday.

Happy Birthday Mum, your departure still feels raw.

My dear Sister,
May today be particularly peaceful as you rest eternally in the bossom of our Lord. We miss you much.

Aunty Esther is remembered today as ever. It would have been great to hear her gentle calm voice on the phone on this special day of her birth but it wasn't to be. Our God is however, all knowing and we believe His word that where she is, is more glorious than words can describe. That is our consolation and should be for our dear Brother Chike and children. We love you. Shalom! Alex & Pat Omene.

My dear Esther, we would have been celebrating your earthly birthday today together. We, your husband and your children do celebrate here on earth as you celebrate there in heaven, an earthly life well lived. You were just too good to continue staying here on earth with us. You just had to go to where you belong. You left saintly footprints of your passage here on earth. As you celebrate with your fellow saints and the angels of the most high, I am singing for you a happy birthday song. Happy birthday to you my blessing. I miss you dearly, but I am comforted by the knowledge that you are in a better place from where you continue to be our maama always.

Very dear Auntie Esther,
Thank you for having hosted me in Tunis, in Charlotte, NC and especially during your last visit in Abidjan in December 2015. Being unaware that you had already departed to the Lord, on Saturday, October 8th, I first left you a voice message and later called Dr. Monu to talk and send you my regards…
Though you are going to be missed, I will do my best to remember your kindness and high level of discretion.

Very dear Dr. Monu, Uche, Emeka, Obi, Chike and Brice,
Her presence was undoubtedly unique in your lives. Knowing that the Lord does know each one of you, I trust He will sustain each one of you accordingly.

My kindest regards,

Sandrine.

Dear Austin, children and family members,
Through these words, We (Mamadou, Aminata, Papi and Momo) express our deepest sympathy for the loss of our dearest and beloved Esther.
We might never be able to fill the gap and feeling of emptiness she leaves behind however, be sure our hearts and prayers are always with you.
We believe that her beautiful soul is forever guiding and watching over us.
With love, your Senegalese family.

To my darling wife, The value of a woman should be seen in what she gives and not what she receives. Esther gave so much love to everybody, we never expected you will go so soon but God has a reason. We love you Esther but God loves you the most. May you continue to sleep in heavenly peace......Amen