With deep sorrow, my wife and I write this tribe to Mummy , popularly called Mummy Santos. The Sunday morning shocking sad news put us off that it was hard to be in the second service.
Mummy, was not sick, and suddenly, the tragedy occurred. I just remembered James Robertson street, Lagos in 1980's when you used to have up to 10 holidays people from east( I inclusive). Your hospitality and generosity with my Uncle is immeasurable.
You have gone to be with the Lord you served over 50years faithfully. Your departure has created a BIG vacuum in the family. I am sure you may not have considered what your husband, Ven. Daddy Santos will do. What of your lovely Children and your other children and friends, your family and fellowship/ discipleship groups, did you consider them before parting?
God is helping us already to face the reality of your departure. St. Paul said. " for me, to live is Christ, to die is Gain". To Daddy Santos, Chi-Chi, Toona, Nonso, Ngoo, Dubem, I remind you again that God is the Father of Compassion and ALL Comforts. He comforts us in all our sorrows. Be encouraged.
Keep faith in God. Know very well also that God has promised never to leave nor forsake you. It is well.
And now to Him who is able to do immeasurable more than all we ask or imaging, according to His Power that is at work in Us, to Him be glory, and honour now forever. Amen.
Adiu Mummy Santos !
Adiu a Generous woman !!
Adiu, a saint in triumph. !!!
We shall meet to part no more.
Ven.& Mrs. Dave-Tonia Udo-Ezika
Archdeacon of Oba Archdeaco