This memorial website was created in memory of Felicia Ebot, a dedicated mother amazing sister and daughter and a friend who could be counted on at all times. She was born on December 29, 1963 and passed away on August 3, 2014 so suddenly that her family and friends are still reeling from the shock. We still do not know how to deal with the shock of her loss but we do know we will remember her forever.
Please add your memories of her, your thoughts and prayers for her family and any pictures that you have. We will use this forum to communicate details of her funeral as well.
Tentative Home Going Program for Felicia Ashu Ebot
Friday August 29th, 2014- Viewing /Quiet Hour
12:00 pm- 8:00 pm
Lima Family Funeral Home
466 North Winchester Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
408-296-2977
Saturday August 30th, 2014- Viewing /Quiet Hour
12:00 am – 2:00 pm
Lima Family Funeral Home
466 North Winchester Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
408-296-2977
Saturday August 30th, 2014- Church Service
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Westminster Presbyterian Church
1100 Shasta Ave
San Jose, CA 95126
408-294-7447
Saturday August 30th, 2014- Cambay Wake Keeping/Celebration of life
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Westminster Presbyterian Church Hall
Westminster Presbyterian Church
1100 Shasta Ave
San Jose, CA 95126
408-294-7447
Katie Akem home Address
2966 Moorpark Ave #53
San Jose, CA 95128
For questions contact:
Felix Enow: 408-930-4336
Ojong (OJ) Enow: 408-903-7077
Grace Bright: 408-807-4566
Terence Yuyun: 408-903-6899
Joseph Ekah: 415-395-619
Mojoko Sona: 408-624-6772
Cathy Akem Cell; 408-373-1661/ Home: 408-217-8476
Joe Akem: 408-373-2851
Donations can be made to:
Bank : Chase Bank
Account Name: Catherine Akem
Acct #: 887707073
routing #: 322271627
State: CA ZIP Code:95128
Swift Code for international transfers: CHAus33
Please do let us know of any deposits been made so we can keep track and properly thank you for your contributions
Tributes
Leave a tributePhenomenal Woman
Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size
But when I start to tell them,
They think I'm telling lies.
I say,
It's in the reach of my arms
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.
I walk into a room
Just as cool as you please,
And to a man,
The fellows stand or
Fall down on their knees.
Then they swarm around me,
A hive of honey bees.
I say,
It's the fire in my eyes,
And the flash of my teeth,
The swing in my waist,
And the joy in my feet.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.
Men themselves have wondered
What they see in me.
They try so much
But they can't touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them
They say they still can't see.
I say,
It's in the arch of my back,
The sun of my smile,
The ride of my breasts,
The grace of my style.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.
Now you understand
Just why my head's not bowed.
I don't shout or jump about
Or have to talk real loud.
When you see me passing
It ought to make you proud.
I say,
It's in the click of my heels,
The bend of my hair,
the palm of my hand,
The need of my care,
'Cause I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.
Maya Angelou
May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
Death, be not proud, though some have called thee
Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so;
For those whom thou think'st thou dost overthrow
Die not, poor Death, nor yet canst thou kill me.
From rest and sleep, which but thy pictures be,
Much pleasure; then from thee much more must flow,
And soonest our best men with thee do go,
Rest of their bones, and soul's delivery.
Thou art slave to fate, chance, kings, and desperate men,
And dost with poison, war, and sickness dwell,
And poppy or charms can make us sleep as well
And better than thy stroke; why swell'st thou then?
One short sleep past, we wake eternally
And death shall be no more; Death, thou shalt die.
When Tomorrow Starts Without Me:
When tomorrow starts without me
And I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me.
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today;
While thinking of the many things
We didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me
As much as I love you;
And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name
And took me by the hand.
She said my place was ready
In heaven far above;
And that I'd have to leave behind,
All those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye;
For all my life, I'd always thought
I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
So much yet to do;
It seemed almost impossible,
That I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays,
The good ones and the bad;
I thought of all the love we shared,
And all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday
Just even for awhile,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you
And maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized
That this could never be;
For emptiness and memories
Would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things
I might miss come tomorrow;
I thought of you, and when I did,
My heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates
I felt so much at home;
When God looked down and smiled at me
From His great golden throne.
He said, "This is eternity
And all I've promised you;
Today your life on earth is past,
But here it all starts anew."
"I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last;
And since each day's the same day,
There's no longing for the past."
"But you have been so faithful,
So trusting and so true;
Though at times you did do things,
You knew you shouldn't do."
"But you have been forgiven
And now at last you're free;
So won't you take my hand
And share my life with me?"
So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here in your heart.
David Romano
Leave a Tribute
Phenomenal Woman
Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size
But when I start to tell them,
They think I'm telling lies.
I say,
It's in the reach of my arms
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.
I walk into a room
Just as cool as you please,
And to a man,
The fellows stand or
Fall down on their knees.
Then they swarm around me,
A hive of honey bees.
I say,
It's the fire in my eyes,
And the flash of my teeth,
The swing in my waist,
And the joy in my feet.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.
Men themselves have wondered
What they see in me.
They try so much
But they can't touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them
They say they still can't see.
I say,
It's in the arch of my back,
The sun of my smile,
The ride of my breasts,
The grace of my style.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.
Now you understand
Just why my head's not bowed.
I don't shout or jump about
Or have to talk real loud.
When you see me passing
It ought to make you proud.
I say,
It's in the click of my heels,
The bend of my hair,
the palm of my hand,
The need of my care,
'Cause I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.
Maya Angelou
Thank you Felicia
I've only known Felicia a short two years.however when we work, we often spend more time with those we work with then with our family at home, and when I would catch my self telling jokes and stories of Felicia to my wife at home I knew I had a good friend. I have a son turning two this year, and Felicia would ask me how he was doing every single time we worked together and her smile would make me feel even prouder of him. She was a friend that I could joke with, and confide in with my troubles of the week, and help me smile too. I will greatly miss her, but am truely greatful for being able to have known and spent time with her.
A Hard Day at Work . . . then Felicia smiles at you
There are times at work where we are so busy meeting the needs of our patients and getting the tasks done that we fail to look around and appreciate the people who support us at work. I will fondly remember Felicia at the busy NA desk, who will flash her signature broad smile signaling to me that everything will be okay today. Her solid, calm nature at work not only comforted our patients but comforted staff. I will miss her.