Your death came as a shock to us
We still wake up every morning hoping this is a dream and it hurts knowing you are gone forever
You have left a void in the family that will never be filled
We thank God for your life and bid you farewell until we meet again.
ADIEU MON ONCLE

Dear Gordon,
Your sudden death has left us shocked and with much sadness. All we hold dear are treasured memories of your jokes and contagious laughter. Your soul is at rest with The Lord and our faith let's us know that we will meet again.
May your passing be a reminder for us to be a rainbow in someone else's cloud. Let us aspire to inspire before we expire!!!!!
REST IN PERFECT PEACE

Julius and Rachel Kale

Gone too soon. Too sudden. We've been robbed of your vibrant, energetic and happy life. Rest In Peace, Gordon.

Gordon,
Your passing was a shock to us all, but we blieve you are in a better place with no more aches and pain. You lived life on your terms and a great job you did as you uplifted whoever you could on your journey on this earth. I pray that our LORD grants you mercy, grace and sends the heavenly angels to NOW UPLIFT YOU into the Father's Throne were you will be till we meet again.

On the night before your passing, I had a dream of the passing of a close/male family or friend. I pondered about that dream for most of that morning until later in the afternoon when my sis Dovi Bell called me to tell me of the passing of Aunty Emelda Njoku. I shared my dream with Dovi and thought maybe it was Aunty Emelda's death I had dreamt about in the night.

I told her I was not sure cause the person I dreamt passed was a MALE and I was going upstairs to see them in a room when half way up the stairs I just could not continue. I was filled with fright for some reason before someone came out from his room at the top of the stairs and said, he is gone, he is dead.

A few hours after that conversation with Dovi, I was out and about on some errands when she called me again. This time she said, Dolly the dream you had was that of your brother...My heart dropped and I shouted WHO? Then she said, you dreamt about GORDON!! Oh my heart fell to the floor! Long story short, I called Victor, no answer; called Nabs who confirmed.

My dear big bro, though my memory does not serve me well with many memories of you from my childhood, I remember well how tightly and lovingly your huggs were. I remember one day when my mom and I come to visit her sister, your mom. You would say... "my best aunty". I remember on this particular visit, another aunty was just leaving when you had just hugged them goodbye also addressing them "my best aunty" . My mom jokingly asked you "Gordon, who is your best aunty cause you seem to address every aunty your "best aunty"... and she and your mom broke into laughter. Your mom then said, "Epoupa no mind him... all his aunties are his BEST". That is just who you were, you made everyone feel special whenever they interacted with you.

Thank you for who you were, big bro. May you have a good sleep and rest on your havenly father's bossom till we meet again. Your light will forever shine.

Londo su-ewe-lele.
DL

Gordon - So fondly remembered!
As an older brother who was part of the Dia-Ndumbe family for a few years while in Bambui, I can only say I was shocked by the news of Gordon's passing. I may not have interacted directly with him recently, but the memories remain. My wife, Namondo Mbiwan Ndando and our family stand in grief and solidarity with the Dia-Ndumbe family. 
Rest in peace Gordon; we will see you in the morning.
[From Victor (Eyoma) Ndando & Family]

My beloved Gordon,

I can’t believe you are gone, I’m still in denial. You were filled with so much love and kindness. I vividly remember your great sense of humor. I always looked forward to third-term holidays to spend time with you. However, I felt sad whenever you had to return to Bamenda after the holidays.

I remember how Gordon always looked out for us, even if he had to fight. Like the time when he fought Jude (of blessed memory) in front of all of us. You had such a big heart, always giving, which was another admirable trait of yours.

I admired Gordon’s love for his parents. The manner in which he called his daddy, was so adorable to the point where I began calling his dad, daddy. I pray for strength for Mummy Victoria Ndumbe, the love she had for her son was immeasurable.

Gordon, I was informed you were planning a family reunion this year, is this the type of reunion you had in mind? My brother, it’s tough saying goodbye, but I still have your memories to hold onto and cherish forever. I wonder what Young Joks and Granny will say when they see you. Say hello to all of them for me, especially my good friend Mola John Kale. Rest in peace, brother.

Gordon, my big bro! I remember how you always treated me like your treasured little brother when I was in Ife and you in Ibadan. You always had grand ideas and inspired us to see grand. When I came to you and explained that I was running out of time to get my thesis in pharmacy school ready, you told me not to worry and worked out your magic; you organized and paid for a typist and bookbinder (all in a weekend) to help me meet the deadline. What a feat! - my daring, grand-thinking big brother !!! ... Then when you saw me in London (at your home) after so many years, you were so excited. You introduced me to your lovely family and took time away from your many guests to catch up with me and my wife Bokwey. You insisted that you had to get me a gift and you gave me a great pair of shoes (which I forever treasure). Bokwey was so endeared by your action! I have been always trying to keep a very low profile but your departure has caused me to reconsider my ways - life is too short, keep in touch with those you care about and always pray for one another ! Goodbye, my brother and friend, from Bokwey, the kids and I. May God grant comfort, blessing, grace, peace, wisdom and strength to all your loved ones during this season and always. 

Bila Burnley (petit frère).

Gordon, You will be sorely missed. Difficult to summon words for such an occasion. To Gordon's family, please accept the heartfelt condolences of my family.

May Your Soul Rest In PEACE.

To My Uncle Gordon, My personal person.

Words cannot express the loss we are feeling at this moment without you.

So for now all I can do is say thank you. Thank yoy for the joy, the laughter, the love and support you bought to our lives. I know that you were instrumental in shaping me into the women I am today and for that I will be eternally grateful.

Rest in Peace 

Gordon Dry Gin!!! Now i can see the smile on your face. It was our usual way to pick up jists, secrets and moves that we shared with each other. From the heavens above upon the earth beneath that smile of yours look down on us "if only they could know" - rejoin with our ancestors for a new beginning. We die to live and to die no more, it is written. The last advise you gave me in 1986 during Pa Joki's funeral made me rethink about life. My old Bota friends call and talk of you with passion as we recapitulate our youthful experiences together. That old memories of you and us will linger in our hearts for the rest of our lives till we meet again. Rest in peace bro. Zion is home. Uncle K.

Gordenz, Charle, I am hoping this is one of you crazy pranks and you are going to shout, “gotcha, Nana, charle how the body!” I can’t believe YOU are gone. I enjoyed many hours with my adopted Epale-Ndumbe kin, and you were always the source of surprises, prattling in Spanish, making jokes, telling us what you and your army of siblings got up to growing up. Oh, you even played one dala dela for us once on one of the kids acoustic guitars. I will miss the laughter and the sunshine you brought in copious amounts. I am still waiting for you to jump out and say with low slow cadence, “gotcha”. You know brother, every goodbye ain’t gone, every shut eye ain’t asleep. Till we meet again, Rest in Power. You will be missed by so many. You were fiercely loved. Chris BG aka Aunty Nana

Uncle Gordon you will be missed. Rest in Peace. To the whole Ndumbe family particularly Racheal and Jonathan my most sincere condolences. You are all in my thoughts and my prayers.

I can only imagine what the family is feeling at this time. It was a shock to hear about the passing of Gordon, at first l thought it was somebody else with the same last name, not so it was Gordon, funny, loving what a loss. He will be missed. Rest in peace!!

Dear sister Dora and the Dia-Ndumbe family, words seem feeble in moments like these. Death is such a thief! Gordon was so full of life and a friend to many during our stay in Nigeria. The loving bonds he shared with family and friends will endure in our lifetimes. Stolen from us but in our hearts forever. Joining the Dia-Ndumbe family and friends to say adieu Gordon, see you on the other side of Jordan. Rest in Perfect Peace

To my God mother, Mamie Victoria
and the entire Ndumbe family. Ashia doesnt even begin to cut it as you navigate this hour of grief.

I pray you take comfort in knowing that Gordon was here with us and fulfilled his purpose. His very existence was wrapped up in the things he had to fulfill. Whatever struggles he may have had along the way only shaped him up to fulfill his purpose.
It is our task now to tell his story in the way he would have told his legendary stories.

May our good Lord be a kind judge over him .
Adieu dear brother.
TK
(for Aunty Margaret and the Tarkang family.)

"Chalé"
My 4th July twin
Infectious laughter.
A heart like no other.
You left no-one indifferent.
Indelibly imprinted.
Godengz

Gordon's smiles and jokes are etched in my memory. I am still speechless. Welterusten broer.

I am still struggling to find the right words to express my grief. Gordon your charm and smile will always be remembered. May your family find comfort in reading these tributes from the many friends you made for the short time you were around - gone too soon xx

Uncle Gordon, you will be missed. I have so many memories of you but I thought I would share two that particularly stand out for me:

I remember you giving me a bomber jacket as a teenager which I loved. It was too big for me back then but you assured me I would grow into it and of course you were right - it is one of my favourites to this day and I will always think of you when I wear it.

I also remember when you came to stay with myself and Ann after we moved into our flat in Manchester. You were on a business trip and the three of us stayed up late talking even when you had an early start the next day. You shared with us your many stories and pearls of wisdom; in particular to stand up for what we believe in, and be true to ourselves.

Thank you, we will all miss you.

Dia

Tonton Gordensk,

I will miss your smile
I will miss your laughter
I will miss you spinning your tales of wisdom
I will miss your jokes
I will miss your controversial take on current affairs
I will miss you calling me ‘GHANA’
I will miss you speaking to me in broken Twi
But most of all, Tonton Gordon,
I will miss YOU.

Gordon Ndumbe was the brother-in-law of my sister.
The first time I met you I noticed your good sense of humor. You were fun to be around and will be deeply missed by your family and friends.
May your soul rest in perfect peace.

Rest in peace Dear Gordon. Your smile and kind words will be missed.
Very much in our prayers Jonathan, Racheal, Marion and the whole Ndumbe family ❤️

Some of my fondest memories of visiting my Uncle in Bambili along with my sisters were of have you hanging out with us in the evenings. Then, back in Lycee, this made things quite awkward for you, because you really could not put me as a sixieme, through the expected ritual hazing. Despite trying to appear gruff, I knew I could always count on you to have my back, always! 

Today I feel the loss of you, the joie de vivre that made one believe you could do anything, the contagious smile that would earn you forgiveness anytime... I will truly miss you Gordon, may you rest in the Lord!

Uncle,

Words cannot express how important you were to all of us, and the sorrow we are all feeling. I will always remember your endearing smile, as you brought joy and happiness to so many of us, no matter where you were in the world.

God gave to us an angel with your birth, and an angel has been taken from us far too soon with your passing. Rest in peace.

Uncle Gordon,

Your passing has struck us all and you will be truly missed by family and friends, both near and far.

I'm sure there was so much more you wanted to accomplish and see in your life but seek solace in the fact that you have left a legacy that will continue long into the future.

Rest in peace Uncle.

Farewell to Gordon - A Brother I never met when he was alive.

On 18th August 2020 at around 19:00 hours I received a call from my boss in Cameroon who told me about the late Gordon’s situation and that the family requires my help in the repatriation of Gordon’s remains. Immediately after this call, I received a call from Franz as well and I sprung into action right away. My first call was to confirm whether the information was really true considering the fact that both my boss and Franz were overseas and maybe someone was playing pranks. I called a doctor friend who confirm the this and that the corpse was already at the mutuary. Myself and Franz spoke again that night and I gave him the assurance that I will do my best to ensure the repatriation go seamlessly.
Since the night of August 18 to this day, I have been under tremendous pressure to see this process go through very well. Going through a process of this nature for the very first time especially in this part of the world can be very cumbersome. It has been a very challenging period for me but I am an individual who love challenges cause they make me stronger.
Gordon, from what I have heard from those who knew you is very admirable. Each and every individual said you were a very intelligent man, very helpful, very respectful and lovable. I wish I had met you before now.
I am happy to have been part of your journey to eternity and also I feel really privileged to have been of help to the Ndumbe family in Cameroon and abroad.
Go in peace Gordon. Your troubles on earth are over.

To the Ndumbe family, please take heart. Gordon is now in a better place. Please accept my deepest condolences and may he rest in perfect peace.

Gordon, you brought fun and joy to so many people from children to great grand mothers and friends alike who all loved you. Your adventurous streak and genes took you far and wide and finally to SierraLeone.

You still had a lot to accomplish; children to raise, siblings to lighten their spirits, a mother to comfort and relatives and friends to entertain. You will be missed by everyone.

Wherever you are, make sure you continue bringing laughter to those around you.

Rest in peace my dear brother!

Franz

"In a few months time, I will be there to start doing things. We must stay in touch regularly bcos u will be actively involved in what I'm doing.."
One of our numerous chats,big bro Gordon,what happened? Jayne n I were looking forward to work you .
.I have known you as my big brother from a tender age ,my late parents made us know that you were their son . After years of silence ,I was extremely happy when we reconnected in January 2020,we caught up with all memories and tiniest details, your brain smarter than mine .It became a habit, checking you on Whatsapp daily and with your usual "jakri", you call me all those fun names and reminded me of some embarrassing baby days,ill tell hey bro ,I'm 42,you 'Maria you will always remain our baby', you reconnected with Charly n Jayne too . Did you know you had to leave so soon?......
It really saddens my heart,your demise so untimely, leaving everyone in shock.One thing I thank God is we recconected and truly connected .Bro you will be greatly missed,you were fun to be with,you made the most tensed atmosphere peaceful.Go and rest with your Savior, if dead people meet I'm 100% sure your dad Mola Dia,mummy n daddy your Ma n Pa C will gladly receive you .It's hard to say goodbye ,we fill our hearts only with sweet memories of you,May God comfort your loved ones especially your mum auntie Mamie in a special way .
Go bro ,go and find rest in our savoir .
It's your Mariatos

Rest in perfect peace, my dear brother. Sad news this. You are in a better place with your creator.

TRIBUTE TO MY DEAR BROTHER.
From Mrs Comfort Effiom

Pa Gor as I affectionately called you,where are you? I am looking for you.I am shattered because you were my personal person.Grande soeur,you are not online, let's connect, and we will chat and chat and chat. Pa Gor I am completely shattered. You were a man of the people, making everyone you came across feel at home and happy. You cracked jokes,and always had funny stories to tell.
You were special, with a kind heart and very willing to go out of your way to help someone. Nothing was too much problem for you.
Life will not be the same without you. We talked and laughed the evening before you died.I was shocked when I was called to say you had collapsed, Pa Gor, the pain is too much. I miss you so much. Rest in perfect peace with the Lord. Adieu Pa Gor.

Big auntie

Sad to hear of Gordon’s demise. I had know him for over 20 yrs and through all his struggles his enduring qualities of kindness and a smiling face whatever the circumstances will always be treasured by me. I am sure he has gone to a better place . Rest in peace.

Gordon mon cousin,

Je suis la fille aînée du défunt Papa MOUKOURI à Bali Douala. Je suis désemparée par une nouvelle aussi brutale. Je t'ai vu la dernière fois aux Noces d'Argent de Dora à Akwa.
Que ton Ame repose en paix dans le sein d'Abraham. 

Go well, Gordon! Thank you for the January 10, 2020 surprise after more than 3 decades of no contact. Yet, we spoke like this never happened. Hope your rest will be as buoyant as the life you lived. Rest in peace Sargent Major!

So sorry to hear this. My condolence to the Ndumbe family.
What a shock.
Rest in peace Gordy

My dearGordon, may God receive you,
Rest in peace.

DIA MOUKOURI Basile

Aaha! Gordy...it was only a few weeks that we caught up again when you reached out to provide solace and consoling words for the loss of your 'girlfriend'...as you called her...my mum. We reminisced about old times. Far from my mind that this unbelievable news will come...where are you gone? We cannot ask why...only God knows. May your kind soul rest in perfect peace; it is well ++++

We had so many plans together!
We promised to take good care of you on your return to Cameroon; cook all the cameroonian dishes you had not eaten for a long time. You promised me we would tour the world together.
I am so angry at your sudden departure!
We prayed and prayed for you that fateful Tuesday morning when we received a call from your friend, that you were not well. You were tired and weak, so I guess God thought it better to call you home. I cannot question Him. I can only thank Him for your life here on earth and for giving us the best uncle ever!
I miss you already so much!
You loved my sisters, brother and I dearly.
I will never forget your jokes and also your words of encouragement to us. You were a very strong support for me. Your departure has left a very big void in my life. May God give me the strength to cope!
Go and rest my darling uncle. May God receive you in Heaven.
I pray for my cousins Jonathan and Rachel whom you never stopped loving. You always told me you wanted the best for them in life. May God comfort and strengthen and guide them.
May God Almighty also bless your kind Sierra Leonean family who took good care of you and were there for you till the end.
Love you darling uncle
RIP
Effiom Sally Ebenye

Oh Gordon, my dear old free spirited, go lucky friend and brother Gordon!

One is still having great difficulty processing let alone accepting that you too have now taken your leave and left us so suddenly.

One's mind races back into a flood of rather special and precious memories of our youthful moments together in Limbe growing up.

Rest my dear friend rest! Rest my dear friend and brother in the knowledge that you are missed immensely by those who love you. Good bye!

Gordon, one of your numerous charming attributes that stood out to me was your smooth ‘Salle John‘ dance moves.
You brought joy to so many people.

Rest in peace!

Ah uncle!!!!! Uptill now I am still struggling to cope with the fact that you have left us. I am so short of words due to the shock that you have created in the family. This was so unexpected. I was looking forward to us spending the time together when we meet but your sudden departure from this world has not given us that opportunity. Anyway it is God who has the final say. Who are we to question him? The only thing we can do at this time is to pray for you to rest in peace by Gods side.
I will forever miss your jokes that you entertained us with. I will forever miss your words of encouragement to us, your kind heart and loving smile that brightens our day. You didnt even meet your grand nieces and grand nephews. Na wah oh. It is well. It is only God who can be our comforter during this period.

Rest on uncle.
You shall be forever missed.
From Ly as you fondly called.
You shall also be missed by Celestine, Chanelle, Shawn, Annabel and Jason

Big Bro Gordy...I'm at a loss of words...so sad to hear you left so soon...I still remember your smile, even in times when things were not so rosy...Rest peacefully in the Comforting Arms of Our Creator and FATHER

Mr Gordon Dia-Ndumbe, was so friendly and very loving.
A wonderful Big brother amazing and humble.
Mr Gordon rest in the bossom of the Lord.

Aah Gordon, Grand Gordon, Gordenz!!
You have left a huge, huge hole in this family. I feel broken. Of all the people!!! Why you?!
So special, so unique, so missed!! I miss our crazy arguments and how you pick on Dora and I.
I’ll remember you forever and ever. My lovely big brother...

Gordy C., we picked up right where we left off. Laughing and teasing each other. Every now and then we'd have a serious conversation and your words of wisdom were always absorbed. May your very kind heart and generous soul add to the Glory of Heaven above!!!
Rest In Perfect Peace big bro!!! I can't even begin to tell you how elated I was reconnecting with you after so many years. Thank You Dora!!! Much love always.
"Uncle" Lova.

Gordon, this was not the plan we had discussed for this summer....but we cannot question God’s ways.

You will forever be in our hearts.
Rest in peace Pa Gor

Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

Rest in Perfect Peace Big Brother