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This memorial website was created in the memory of our beloved Daddy, Joseph Wirlen, 71, born on September 13, 1941 and passed away on November 12, 2012. We will remember him forever.

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Wirlen Aver Lucas
November 11, 2014
November 11, 2014
Pa Wirlen,
As we remember you this day of your passing on, to me you are not really gone. Your wise words of counsel, astute and positive approach even in the tempest storms keep resonating in my mind, it is the food that nourish us. That's a pointer, that all is not lost with your demise as the family moves on despite your transition. We pray that you continue to intercede for us for your going was an annihilation like in the book of wisdom.
Pa pray for the family you left behind that unity and peace shall strive amongst us till we meet to part no more.
beryl tufon
September 13, 2014
September 13, 2014
May your soul rest in perfect peace in Jesus name I pray. Amen
tatsi junior zaah
April 15, 2014
April 15, 2014
grand pa ,grand pa i call but no one answers .just laying there with his eyes closed .I really missed u and all the gud moments we had together
Regi Mary Mbifngwen
November 12, 2013
November 12, 2013
Loving Father,
With the misery of death, listen to our prayer as we remember our uncle on the anniversary of his death. We thank you for the good things you have done among us by his life and example.
Grant that he may rejoice with you in heaven, as we journey to your kingdom. Keep us faithful in following the way of Jesus
that we may live in your love. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Kenneth Wirlen
November 12, 2013
November 12, 2013
happy birthday granddaddy i miss you soooooooooooooooooo  much
so i made a song happy birthday granddaddy happy birthday by
the way how old are you?kelly is 8  i am 6 kiki is 3 and if you don't
know kiki mom had another one after me.by ryan
Kenneth Wirlen
November 12, 2013
November 12, 2013
happy anniversary granddaddy miss you so much.

from:Kelly Wirlen
JUSTUS NSAI NSAME
November 12, 2013
November 12, 2013
YU ARE STILL FRESH IN MY MEMORY,GREET MY AUNT ,MY BROTHER FRED,ERIC,MY SISTER SOLANGE AND MY DEAR WIFE VERONIQUE AND JOIN THE ANGELS AND SAINTS IN HEAVEN TO PRAY FOR US ALL
Kenneth Wirlen
November 12, 2013
November 12, 2013
As we continue to pray for the dead during this month of November, we remember today especially the passing into eternity of our beloved Dad. We remain grateful to all those who have been supportive as we bear the deep wound, may the Good Lord continue to bless you all abundantly..I enjoin all to continue to pray for him and the faithful departed, until we shall all meet to part no more.
regina fonye
November 12, 2013
November 12, 2013
Happy Anniversary dear Brother.Greet all for us especially Yaah who just recently joined you all.Pray for us all as we continue to pray for you as well.Rest in Perfect peace till we meet again.
mercy kuah
November 12, 2013
November 12, 2013
Oh, how time flies!Exactly one year and some more have rejoined you in eternal rest Uncle.May the lord take good care of you all, as you also look down upon us from above.Hopefully you are all singing with the angels as we commemorate the anniversay of your transition.Eternal rest to you and all our dearly departed .
Wirlen Aver Lucas
November 12, 2013
November 12, 2013
Pa rest in Peace till we meet to part no more.Our Hearts are forever with you.We know you have gone to intercede for us.Love You Daddy.
elvis bonglam
September 18, 2013
September 18, 2013
we will continue to remember you Dad in our prayers hai to ken,lucas,raymond,boigha,yaya and ben
Kate Tanji
September 14, 2013
September 14, 2013
Miss you Uncle! You know this already as I know you can read my mind. All I continue to ask and pray for, is that our almighty God and father should take you in to the realm of his Glory, if he has not already done so.
mercy kuah
September 14, 2013
September 14, 2013
May the angels surround you in heavenly peace as we mark yet another important day in your remembrance.Happy Bday Uncle
JUSTUS NSAI NSAME
September 14, 2013
September 14, 2013
Its hard for me to celebrate this one
LORD have mercy on him
Laura Tufon
September 13, 2013
September 13, 2013
PA RAYMOND WE FONDLY REMEMBER YOU THIS DAY AS YOU CELEBRATE WITH THE ANGELS AND SAINTS OUT THERE. THANK GOD YOU MET MAMI RAYMOND YOUR CAKE IS ASSURED AND BIG MAMI DINKA WHO HAD BEEN THERE EARLIER ON WILL PREPARE THE 'KWACHA' DRINK FOR THE PARTY. YOU ARE ALL SO VERY FRESH IN MY MEMORY . . .
Kenneth Wirlen
September 13, 2013
September 13, 2013
Happy  birthday  I hope god takes care  of you i miss you from  Ryan.
Kenneth Wirlen
September 13, 2013
September 13, 2013
happy birthday grandaddy,miss you and grandma. from your granduagther Kelly.
Kenneth Wirlen
September 13, 2013
September 13, 2013
Papa Happy Birth day. We shall continue to thank the Good Lord for your life on earth well spent.
Wirlen Aver Lucas
September 13, 2013
September 13, 2013
Dear Dad,
As your birthday is being celebrated may you continue to guide us in the ways of the gospel and the saints.We celebrate this year in your absence but your spirit still lives on.May we be guided in the ways of the Lord.
Ruth& Lucas
Dr. Bernadette Njeuma
December 23, 2012
December 23, 2012
Dear Joe, Sorry it took such a long time to discover this memorial website. I feel a special sadness at the loss of a very dear friend. I remember first meeting you when I was sent to CCAS Kumba as a young graduate from college. We forged an immediate connection as colleagues that blossomed into a wonderful platonic friendship over the years. I will miss you dearly. Rest in perfect peace.
ruth nyang
December 13, 2012
December 13, 2012
To the Wirlen family;As you prepare to say goodbye to your dad, mere words may offer little comfort at this tragic time but know that my deepest feeling of sympathy lies with you all. The measure of a life well lived is not how much one has or what possessions they have accumulated but rather the lives they have touched- such was the life of your dad! May God comfort you with His strength
yefon isabelle
December 10, 2012
December 10, 2012
It was the shocking news, that brought tears And you made me remember what it was like to cry. On that dreadful day, God decided it was your time, your time to go, so He took your life away,
And everyone felt the pain, the pain that you had been suffering for so long. It's harder than I ever thought life could be without you. So the family will always think of you,
elvis bonglam
December 6, 2012
December 6, 2012
words cannot really explain this tragic loss pa wirlen rest in perfect peace my condolence to shey luc,ken raymond, ya ,boi and ben
Samuel Akale
December 2, 2012
December 2, 2012
Far beyond the horizon the human eyes can see and envisage the spectrum of the Mr.Joseph Wirlen's heaven bound soul in full flight.The amazing legacy of exceptional goodness he has left behind will never be interred but will forever live in
In us all.You had the best and beauty of the human spirit glowing in you.We were all engulfed by your kindness
odette chigui
November 30, 2012
November 30, 2012
Ray I know the pain your are going trut now. words can not explain it all.
papa may your soul rest in peace. don,t forget your children.
Gillian Fomba
November 30, 2012
November 30, 2012
Dear Uncle,God's way is the best. Death knocks again and we find ourselves asking why us. Uncle Joe as he was fondly called, you were a gentle kind and loving dad,uncle & brother, and that will b my memory of you. Didn't stop by for our brief hello and bye during my last visit.It's the work of God, we will miss you dearly but you must answer the call of the almighty which is above all. RIP
Flaure Lekane
November 30, 2012
November 30, 2012
Papa, tous les jours de ta vie, tu as toujours œuvré pour semer l’amour autour de toi. Aujourd’hui, tu es encore plus présent dans nos cœurs et dans tes œuvres. Puisse le Seigneur Dieu d’Amour et de miséricorde t’accueillir dans sa demeure. Repose en paix.
Chantal Bongfen
November 29, 2012
November 29, 2012
My heartfelt sympathy to Ray,Ken Lu,Yaya, Boi and Ben.no one can understand your pain or sorrow,but the good lord we serve has the anwers to all your worries.he,s gone to join his wife in a better land .his mission on earth has been accomplished, but forever shall his love and life lives and reign in our hearts.continue to look after us all till we meet to part no more.Rest In Peace Dad
Killian Ngong
November 26, 2012
November 26, 2012
Pa, you were a great principal and educator. You taught me manners! Have a good journey.
Pamela Wirlen
November 25, 2012
November 25, 2012
"A place is vacant in our hearts which no one else can fill. After the heartaches and silent tears, we will always have a beautiful memory of you.Your personality is one thing we will miss, the warm welcome, the wisdom,etc .KK,Ry and Kiki are already missing the phone talks and laughter . We know you have gone to a better place and will sure find true happiness. Goodbye Daddy."
Laura Tufon
November 25, 2012
November 25, 2012
RAYMOND, KEN, GISELE, YAYA, LUCAS, BEN and all your kids, a big, big, big ASHIA! I can imagine how you all feel at this moment, coming to think of the lofty plans you had for your father? I am so happy i was able to be of service to you all as i delivered that very important mail to him on my return. He appreciated you all and was so happy for your plans. Be happy for he is happy.!
Kate Tanji
November 25, 2012
November 25, 2012
Since I received the sad news that my uncle had passed, the thoughts of him has hardly left my mind. I spent part of my secondary school years with my uncle and his beautiful family. My uncle was so gentle softly spoken. He was the stuff gentle men are made of and he is a rare specie.

I am so happy and proud that he was part of my family.
Joe Wirba
November 24, 2012
November 24, 2012
Oh Uncle Joe Wirlen, i came to know you as a family member when i was your student in GHS Kumbo. Little Boygha and Yaya and sister Kate kept the link. You were the main bond in the Shamwun's family. Calm, soft spoken, you coordinated the family your own way. Now that you are gone, what about our planned meeting with Yaah sist. We are still looking forward to you. A Dieu Uncle we miss you.
Derica Nfor
November 24, 2012
November 24, 2012
"Oh Pa Wirlen, a very closed friend to my late dad. I know he has joined his friend and both of them are now resting in the Lord. A man of soft words and smiles always when speaking. I still have my hands in the air because i shook hands with Pa a week before his death. Pa, may all the hosts of heaven send their hands in the sky as they ansciously wait to receive you in JESUS's name."
Geraldine Che Muluh
November 22, 2012
November 22, 2012
Ray, Ken,Lulu,Yaya,Boigha and Ben, Pa Wirlen went like a candle in the wind but the Good Lord is still there to protect you all. Pa may not be here physically but we all know he is with you in spirit. I pray that the Almighty God will bless you with the strength and comfort you need at this time. Pa Wirlen rest in peace in the Lord's bossom and say hello to Mammy Wirlen. Adieu!!
mercy kuah
November 22, 2012
November 22, 2012
Dear Raymond,Kenneth,Lucas,Yaya,Boigha & Ben,words alone can't ease your pain or replace your dad.We are all so sorry for this sudden departure of Uncle.We hope you can find some peace in the fact that we are standing by you during these dark moments and also more importantly Pa is at peace now with the Lord,Mom and all those who have gone ahead.He'll always be your angel so stay strong!!!
regina fonye
November 22, 2012
November 22, 2012
Dear brother,I was looking forward to seeing you again early December but little did I know that God had other plans for you.As you left peacefully in your sleep to the other side, may you equally rest peacefully with the Lord for eternity.We are sure God has rejoined you with the rest of the family.Our hearts are broken but God's will be done.We miss you dearly.Ma Reggie and Fonye Family
Kihkishiy Lawrence
November 22, 2012
November 22, 2012
Pa Wirlen, One month before you left, I promised you a goat as an apology for the numerous trips I had undertaken thru Bamenda without stopping by to say hello. I am sad that our discussions about your worries at the embassy could end this way. I leave the rest of the talking till when I will meet Lucas, Ken or Raymond and their families. I celebrate your life, I do not mourn . Farewell.
Charlie Meye
November 22, 2012
November 22, 2012
Please accept our most sincere condolences for the loss of our dad, Pa Wirlen. Wishing you peace within and wisdom to know you are surrounded by light even when it feels dark.
Vivian Enone-Diobe
November 22, 2012
November 22, 2012
Raymond and Family,
Those we love don’t go away. Papa will walk beside you every day unseen, unheard, but always near. Papa will be missed but he will always remain very dear. Wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow and comfort in the midst of pain. Peace, prayers, and blessings to you and your family at this very difficult time! May God bless you and your family.
Raymond Ven-verla
November 21, 2012
November 21, 2012
Dad I knew you were to go one day but never thought it was going to be that soon and unexpectedly.You always requested that I take the leadership role of the whole family even though you were still there.I accepted knowing that you will guide me through but now where are you?I am lost in the middle of the ocean but I have that faith and conviction that you and mum are watching over us. RIP
Joyce Ntoh Yuh
November 21, 2012
November 21, 2012
You were always there during our family gatherings and we will forever miss you 'pa Wirlen'.We know you are now sharing in the royalty of God's kingdom.May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
Thomas Nsongka
November 20, 2012
November 20, 2012
Pah, I wouldn't really say I spoke to you all your life but I very well remember ALWAYS sitting behing you in Church at St John's Church Foncha Street for the 2nd Mass.Fare thee well, for certain you are resting in the Lord's bossom.
Delphine Yemafouo
November 20, 2012
November 20, 2012
Pah, ton étoile brillante s’est éteinte, mais brillera toujours. Tu n’as cessé de répandre autour de toi joie, bonheur, le souci de l’autre, ceci appuyé par l’amour naturel que tu as reçu du Seigneur, trop beau que le Seigneur n’a voulu que tout se termine en beauté comme cela a été le cas de notre Seigneur Jésus « il est bon d’espérer le salut du Seigneur en silence ». Reposes en paix.
John Neba
November 19, 2012
November 19, 2012
I have never met you Pa but seeing your Picture I conclude you were a man who always kept people laughing as your son Kenneth did to us in BIROKOL. May the cheerfulness which surrounded you here on earth surround you in the bosom of Abraham in Heaven. Physically, we will miss you but the cheerfulness will be remembered forever. Adieu
Joyce Sah
November 19, 2012
November 19, 2012
Goodbye Pa Wirlen, u left a Legacy as a Father and Educator.May the good Lord welcome u in his Kingdom and console ur kids in this time of pain.I will play for u while lighting ur candle "Time to say goodbye " from Andrea Bocelli. Till we meet to part no more. RIP
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Pa Wirlen,
As we remember you this day of your passing on, to me you are not really gone. Your wise words of counsel, astute and positive approach even in the tempest storms keep resonating in my mind, it is the food that nourish us. That's a pointer, that all is not lost with your demise as the family moves on despite your transition. We pray that you continue to intercede for us for your going was an annihilation like in the book of wisdom.
Pa pray for the family you left behind that unity and peace shall strive amongst us till we meet to part no more.
beryl tufon
September 13, 2014
September 13, 2014
May your soul rest in perfect peace in Jesus name I pray. Amen
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Fare Thee Well

November 21, 2012
by Raymond Ven-verla

Never had I known that talking to you that sunday evening before you went to sleep was going to be my last and final.You bid me goodbye and promised to call me after you see the doctor on monday morning for some labwork only to be woken at 2:30 am US time that you had passed on to the world beyond in your sleep.I began to ask questions why this was happening to us right now,when we were all gearing up for your visit to the US after you had secured your visa in the days to come.Only God alone knows why and all I can say is Fare thee well and I promised to continue holding the family together in your absence till we all will meet to part no more.You and Mum should watch over us from where ever you are together.

November 19, 2012
by Emil Mondoa

Dear Mr Wirlen:

It has been decades (1985) since we last saw each other and spoke to each other, but I always had you in my thoughts and wondered how you and your family were doing and wished you well. 

I want to thank you for welcoming us to Kumbo, you late Mr Nsai and other Sasse Old Boys and for making my short stay at Shisong a memorable one. I want to thank you for giving me the honor of taking care of your mother in her last days.

May your soul rest in peace and Farewell

Emil I Mondoa, MD

 

Program

November 17, 2012
by Kenneth Wirlen

Hi all, here with the final funeral program for our late dad,in Maryland-USA and back in Bamenda-Cameroon.    

We shall have a General wake-keeping here in Maryland on Friday November 30, 2012  at THE VIKINGS CENTER  located on 15212 Dino Drive, Burtonsville, MD 20866 to celebrate the life of our father. It will begin with Holy Mass at 8:00 pm, followed by reception and eulogies interspersed with singing and dancing of religious and traditional music. 

In Bamenda the program is as follows:  

Thursday Dec 13,2012 .

Wake-keeping without corpse at our Foncha Street residence beginning with Holy Mass at 8:00pm till 1:00 am

Friday Dec 14,2012.

6-8 am :        Removal of corpse from the Akum Hospital Mortuary.

9-12 pm:       Laying in state and viewing at the Wirlens Family residence, Foncha-Street Bamenda

1-3 pm :         Funeral Mass and Burial at the Catholic Church cemetery, Foncha-Street Bamenda

3:30- 5 pm:    Refreshment at the Wirlen's Foncha Street residence, Bamenda.

We shall deeply appreciate your moral and financial support to help us give our dad a very befitting burial. For any further information do not hesitate to call 3015239992 or 301-613-3463 anytime.

Raymond Wirlen

For and on behalf of the Wirlen family.

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