It is with deepest sorrow and sadness that we write this tribute to a friend, brother,
uncle, and in-law, Mr. Greg Believe Ukey. For us, there are almost no words to describe
the sense of loss we feel. After all, how do you say “Goodbye” to someone when you
haven’t come to terms with the fact that they are gone? We did not expect it and wish
we had more time to continue to appreciate our relationship. God in His infinite wisdom
knows best. We are blessed for having known you, having loved you, having been loved
by you, and to have called you “our own”, “our brother”, and “our uncle”. You were one
in a million. A friend and brother who assisted my siblings when they needed him most.
A man of impeccable character: humble, kind, loving, caring, and good at heart and
soul. I can remember like yesterday how I will visit your house and your generous
generosity. You feed me with no reservation, and you quenched my thirst when I
needed it most. You housed my siblings during good and bad times with no complain.
To be able to say all this with so much pride and gratitude to the Almighty – we are truly
a blessed family indeed. You came, you conquered all of our hearts, lived life to the
fullest, and left to be with the Lord Almighty. Nevertheless, you left us with a gracious
legacy, in my beautiful sister, your children, and grandchildren, that will continue to
illuminate this world with your spirit. We as a family can only strive to emulate your
values of kindness, humility, compassion, and fatherly nature to the world, which cannot
be converted to money nor learned in a classroom, but only nurtured from being good to
others. I remember like yesterday how you took me to Surulere and bought me snail
when I came to Nigeria several years ago. Your words of wisdom and hope and the
meaning to the life we are living are a true testimony of who you are. We shall surely
miss you and may our soul rest in perfect peace.
Mr. Greg Ukey taught us how to fulfill life's destiny and purpose. This he did in words
and lived it by example. He taught us what it really means to be great while remaining
gentle, modest, truthful, and above all, God fearing, and generous to all. All my siblings
can attest to his simplicity and generosity.
The Bible says in everything give thanks, and I am indeed full of thanksgiving for the
privilege to have had you in my life.
A good person you were, BROTHER and IN-LAW. Adieu! Adieu, my great friend!
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
You did not go alone.
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.
You left us beautiful memories,
Your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you,
You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken,
And nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again. Our all-knowing, loving heavenly father, God the Almighty called you to rest in the
bosom of his love, for a while, till we shall all see to path no more. "And God will wipe
away all tears from our eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor
crying, neither shall there be any pain: for the former things are passed away." Rest on,
dearest Friend and Big Brother!
Adieus Brother... We will miss you!
From chief Oghenebrorhie (Leo) and wife Mrs. Julie Imarah
Children: Titi, Eseoghene, Uyo, OgheneTega and Tejiri