It has been difficult for me to get through to you - Prof. Bola Udegbe - since I heard the shattering news of your dear husband's passage to glory; hence, I decided to use this medium to reach you ahead of my family's formal condolences. Although I only met Engineer Joe, your husband, a few times, it was very clear that he was a good man, and one that cherished family values. I can recall the noble statements he made about his wife on the day I visited the house during those days of promotion saga; his disposition on occasions when he came around after our WORDOC and ISERT programmes at the University of Ibadan was ever courteous; indeed, one can summarily say that the world has lost one of its finest. My family joins other friends to pray for the repose of his gentle soul and God's divine healing and comfort to you, our friend, Bola, your lovely children and all those he left behind.
Joseph "Joe" Udegbe, age 63, passed away to reunite with God on September 22, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
He was a man of strong Catholic faith and servitude and will be profoundly missed by his wife, children, siblings as well as countless friends all over the world whom he loved very much.
We invite all family and friends to the funeral service celebrating his life and achievements.
*****KINDLY NOTE*****
Link to watch Joe's funeral Mass Live is below
https://venue.streamspot.com/stmax
Click on schedule underneath screen player and select “Joseph Udegbe Mass of Burial”
Mass begins streaming at 10.55 am EST
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
A Tribute to Engineer Joseph Ehiabhili Udegbe: An Evening of Worship
Friday October 5, 2018 6.30pm - 8pm
Cincinnati, OH
For further details please call: (513) 285-8454
Visitation
Saturday October 6, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am,
St Maximilian Kolbe Parish,
5720 Hamilton Mason Road,
Hamilton, OH 45011
Funeral Mass
Saturday October 6, 2018 11:00am - 12:00pm,
St Maximilian Kolbe Parish,
5720 Hamilton Mason Road,
Hamilton, OH 45011
Joe would be laid to rest during the interment service following the funeral mass and procession to Landmark Memorial Gardens.
Interment Service
Landmark Memorial Gardens
1600 Glendale Milford Road
Cincinnati, OH 45215
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The family of Joe Udegbe encourages all of us to share tributes, stories, condolences and pictures you may have of him which they will cherish forever.
Kindly note that this website would be updated as more information regarding funeral arrangements unfold. Thank you all.
Tributes
Leave a tributeIt has been difficult for me to get through to you - Prof. Bola Udegbe - since I heard the shattering news of your dear husband's passage to glory; hence, I decided to use this medium to reach you ahead of my family's formal condolences. Although I only met Engineer Joe, your husband, a few times, it was very clear that he was a good man, and one that cherished family values. I can recall the noble statements he made about his wife on the day I visited the house during those days of promotion saga; his disposition on occasions when he came around after our WORDOC and ISERT programmes at the University of Ibadan was ever courteous; indeed, one can summarily say that the world has lost one of its finest. My family joins other friends to pray for the repose of his gentle soul and God's divine healing and comfort to you, our friend, Bola, your lovely children and all those he left behind.
Accept my heartfelt sympathy for the demise of Daddy. May his soul rest in perfect peace and the Lord will console you and rest of the family, Amen. Dr Adeshina Ojo.
Alas Jehovah had other plans for you. And why not? He is Sovereign. And we accept His will. And He did give us (your friends and your family) memorable two more years of you.
For that we are grateful.
And you were a man in the image of Christ himself. A gentleman , a man of deep catholic faith - a Christian; A patient man. A considerate man. A friend and a brother to my husband Johnny who you met in the university. And your group of friends became brothers that have stuck close to become family.
You were a rare gem : helpful, optimistic and humble. Quiet to a fault. You loved and you supported your family. You were a model husband and father Joe. Your legacy lives on in them.
As the sickness made its onslaught , you bore it all without a whimper so as not to alarm us who were around you. It was a marvel. That was the essence of you Mr UdeJoe! Never knowingly hurt anyone.
Adieu - finally I do say goodbye! Rest in peace in the bossom of our Lord Jesus Christ in Jesus name amen
:Joe was my junior in High School & later a colleague at the Delta Steel Company. The news of his demise took me by shock as we have not been in touch for quite a while,but i have pleasant memories of him. He was a pleasant personality,self motivated & bold initiatives. Relentless in pursuit of his visions & unwavering in his beliefs. A huge loss to humanity,but iam comforted to learn of his constant faithfulness to Christ our master. Rest in peace Joe in the bossom of the Lord;may God grant his beloved wife & children the fortitude to bear his irreplaceable loss. Good night Joe until we meet again at the endless day.
This is painful and poignant. Can't come to terms with this horrible news. Why do the good ones die early? Engr. Joe Udegbe was a quintessential husband, father and friend to my family. He was a perfect gentleman, soft spoken, intelligent, humorous and real. I will never forget the last time we met. Your words during the short conversation resonate forever. An encourager per excellence who lived by example. He lived the godly example of who a husband and father should be. You doted on your lovely wife, Bola and the children. Never compromised your roles. You were an angel. Truly, "Good people pass away; the godly often die before their time. But no one seems to care or wonder why. No one seems to understand that God is protecting them from the evil to come." Isaiah 57:1. My heart and prayers go to Bola and the children. God will surely not leave you in the lurch. He will baptise you with comfort from the Holy Spirit. Grace to move on victoriously, He'll grant you. I thank the good Lord that we had Joe in his glory and beauty for 63 years. He lived for God. May Jesus lead you by His hand to hèaven, your home forevermore. It's goodnight till the blessed and bright resurrection morning.
I am sad to hear of the passing of your loving husband. Please, accept my condolences. God be with you.
Wale.
The news of the demise of Engr. Joseph Udegbe came to us as a shock.
Engr. Joseph Udegbe was a complete and unassuming gentleman who blew out like a candle in the wind.
May God Almighty grant him eternal rest and give the family he left behind the fortitude to bear this onerous transition to eternal glory.
Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your dear husband, Engr Joe Udegbe. May your soul and heart find peace and comfort in Jesus name. It is well with you and the family. Amen.
HRM Oba Engr (Dr.) Isaac Adeyeba Ayeni
Akinla of Erin-Ijesa
My memory of you at Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Catholic Chaplaincy UI depicts you as a simple and humble man. I pray that God grants your good soul eternal rest in His bosom. May your family be consoled.
---Judith Ifunanya Ani
It is our prayer that God will comfort you, our Dear Prof. Bola Udegbe, Children and the entire family.
May His soul rest in perfect peace, Amen.
On behalf of the UI PGS COOP.
c/o REV. (DR.) E.O.A SOKALE
6, MERCEDES DRIVE
ALPHA GRACE ESTATE, NIHORT AREA, IBADAN, OYO STATE.
Dear Madam,
With a heavy heart, we share with you the grief you are experiencing over the loss of your husband, our member! On behalf of our association, Alpha Grace Estate Residents Association, please accept our condolence.
Engr. Joseph Udegbe was an intelligent, comely, jovial and peace-loving man. As one of the founding members of our Estate, we shall miss, greatly, his frank and objective contributions to the progress of our Estate. His wit, humility and smile are unrivalled. We were truly privileged to have known him as a member, neighbour and friend. No doubt, Engr. Udegbe departed early; nonetheless we find solace in the fact that he led a good life.
Madam, our love, thoughts and prayers are with you and family at this very difficult time. Please trust and rejoice in the Lord! HE shall uphold you all! It is well.
With love, sympathy and prayers,
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Dr. A. Adesope Mrs. O.M Egunjobi
Chairman Secretary
Our mother, Prof. Bola Udegbe and the children, Adie, Ebadam & Omozafe, I leave your consolations in the hands of God. And I pray that Almighty God’s will fill the vacuum he has left in you and grant him a peaceful rest.
May his gentle soul continue to rest in God’s bosom. Amen.
Koumah Jude.
“Indeed for your faithful, Lord, life is changed not ended, …”
I received with rude shock the sad news of the passing of my dear friend and parishioner, Engr. Joseph Udegbe on Sunday 23rd of September 2018. Well, what can we say or do? Other than to accept the will of God, who is the owner and author of our life, who created us without our consent and who will call us like that too.
The passing of Joe has created a very big vacuum which will be very difficult to fill. He was a very good man, a perfect gentleman, a family person par excellence and generous with his time, talent and treasure to a fault. We cannot but thank God for the gift of Joe to humanity, we know that it is not how long that matters it is how well. God we thank you.
Very Godly man, a lover of Christ and his church. His contributions towards the physical development of this chapel will remain ever green in our memories. He was my consultant and confidant since I came here over ten years ago. He was always very helpful, ever ready to work for God. Friend to everybody, both young and old and an excellent mentor and a good example to his workers.
How can I console you Prof. Bola Udegbe for this loss? I leave that to the God of all consolations to do, which I am sure and confident that he will do in his own special way. You are however in my prayers and thoughts at this moments of grief. Please take hearts and accept it with great faith.
For you the children, Aide, Ebadam and Omozafe, I commiserate with you because you cannot have a better father than him and I ask you to keep the legacies of your father and keep the flag flying until we meet him on the morning of the resurrection, when we shall meet to part no more and all tears will be wiped away permanently. Sorry take it easy.
Adieu! Engr, my friend, go to God in peace, we surely miss you dearly.
We love you but God loves you most. May your gentle soul continue to rest in the bosom of God our Father. Amen.
Requiescat in pace!
Revd. Fr. E. Ade Owoeye
The Chaplain,
Catholic Chapel,
University of Ibadan,
Nigeria.
27th September, 2018.
That is what we called you back in the day at Aladja Steel Rolling Mill. A friend handed me over to you asking you to look out for me some 34 years ago. You immediately stepped up to the job, smoothing things over for an over protected, over pampered young girl stepping outside her comfort zone for the first time. Your house became my second home to which Dickson and I were welcome anytime whether you were there or not. You always gave me wise counsel on many things. It was you who cautioned me that when driving long distance from Warri to Ibadan, as my impulsive youthful self often did, I should not exceed 80km/hr so that if anything happened at that speed I could control the car. It certainly paid off on the two occasions I blew a tyre on the highway. I remember the many Jazz recordings you gave me, the pounded yam and vegetables, and all the piri-piri, your wry sense of humour, your calm disposition, our Christmas get-togethers with Kassey and Garba, your steadfast faith. There are too too many memories. Your exit is such a shock from which we are still reeling. However, because of your unwavering faith, we take comfort from knowing that you have gone to be with God whom you loved so dearly. We pray He wraps His arms of comfort around Bola, Aide, Egbadon and Zafe in the face of this storm.
Fare thee well Gentle Man Joe
The news of your husband's a rude shock because I was not expecting such a news from your end. We want to thank God for the grace to live a testimony and purposive life that touched so many lifes. A man born of a woman has a short time to spend on earth. His own time has come and gone. There is nothing we can do about that. My prayer to you my sister and my Prof.is that the Almighty God will continue to guide and protect you and the children till the rest of your life. The great comforter will comfort you and your children. Take heart ma. It is well with you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have just learned of the loss of your husband. May the earth lie lightly upon him!
How excruciating sad for you and your family!
Please know that the entire AHP family – from USA to West and East and South Africa – are united in sharing your grief.
Stay strong.
In deep sorrow,
Andrzej, Elisabeta, and Katie
I am hopeful that someday we will all meet in eternity to the glory of GOD.
Adieu Uncle Joe!
Thanking you for playing your part so well.
No one would have done it better.
You were real, you were true, you were you!
Exactly one year ago, we met at the International airport,both of us coming in from different destinations.
You gave me a ride to Misan's office in your rented cab.
You were not in a hurry to proceed on your trip to Ibadan. Rather,you opted to spending quality time with us before moving.
if only I knew you were signing out!
if only I knew. ...
At least I would have hugged you a little longer.
I would have told you how much we loved you...and more.
Today, as I move around the house, I run my hands on the lovely furniture you made for us, twenty five years ago. And with it, I run the fondest memories of possibly the finest man that we ever knew.
You will be missed, Joe.
Surely, you will be missed.
Rest in peace, Joe, and hold fort till we meet again.
Whoa so it is true that Joe is no more!!! What a loss!!! It is shocking and sad that our friend and a committed Parishioner of Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Catholic Church, University of Ibadan has passed on to eternity! A family friend and committed Parishioner, Mrs. Omotayo Ikotun first broke the sad news to me on Sunday evening, but I could not bring myself to believe her, taking it as a fairy tale. I waited till the following morning when the Parish Priest, Very Rev. Fr. Ezekiel Ade Owoeye announced Joe’s passage to eternity after the Mass. What a gain to heaven!!! Engr. Joe Udegbe was such a principled fine gentleman who served God and humanity to the best of his ability, giving everything – himself, time and money, while on this planet earth.
I remember during the Flagging Off and Unveiling of the Banner for the 2007 Harvest Thanksgiving and Bazaar, his daughter and baby of the house, Omozafe, then announced launching with N200, 000.00 instead of N20, 000.00 written for her to announce. She repeated it confirming the figure of N200, 000.00. I then approached Joe that the little girl could have probably made a mistake; he insisted that we should record what she announced – N200, 000.00. That was big money then, which he paid in two installments without being given any reminder as our practice with donors who made pledges. Engr. Joe never got tired of assisting on church and other social matters. He never delayed paying the annual Parish Laity Levy en block for the family, even including children not physically on ground in Ibadan. He participated fully in all our activities in the Church and responded very kindly and promptly to all our calls for financial support.
I also remember how we benefited from his professional expertise when we – Chief Vincent Emeke, Engr. Joe Udegbe and my humble self were working on the rocky grave and final resting home for the Late Monsignor Prof. Felix Adedoyin Adeigbo at the Oke-Are Catholic Cemetery. His supervision was professionally thorough and superb as he gave his best. He was very selfless in service, supportive when his assistance was sought, frank and point-blank when contributing to issues for discussion and silent in giving and donating. Thus, his demise is a big loss to us in the Church and we shall surely forever miss him.
Death is a mystery difficult to comprehend. It comes when least expected. Joe has played his own part as no one born of a woman can live forever except our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. We shall forever miss him. While mourning the passage of our dear friend to eternity, we pray God to console the family he has left behind – his best friend, sister and wife of many years, Prof. Bola Udegbe, the children – Egbadon, Aidomo and Omozafe and siblings.We can only thank God for his life. May his soul and those of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace in the bosom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, amen.
Adieu Joseph Udegbe!!! Good night.
Prof. EmilOlorun A. Aiyelari
PLC President
For and on behalf of the entire Parishioners of Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Catholic Church, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
I pray for eternal rest and that perpetual light continues to shine on his soul.
Now he is gone; who am I now going to look up to for inspiration in my quest to be a better man, a doting husband, an unbelievably warm and sacrificial father, a caring friend?!
Joe, I don't do this normally. Words fail me in this tribute. You were too good, but so convincingly and transparently true. You lived a life of service, a life lived for others.
Now, I wish you all the rest and peace you can get in the Lord's presence, satisfied that your labour has not been in vain, at least in regard of your immediate family. Your kids are doing excellently well - one just got a PhD not long ago. Your wife is a widely respected psychologist with whom you had a life of love and devotion.
It is well; until we meet again, I will always remember your chuckle...
My sincere condolences to you, Prof. Mrs Bola Udegbe and to the entire family. May God grant you fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
With love from Prof & Mrs Akanmu Adebayo
The news of your demise got to me at about 16:00 hr that Sunday.
Uncle, may the Lord grant your soul eternal rest in His bosom and grant the family you left behind the fortitude to bear the loss.
continue to rest in the Lord till we meet to part no more.
Adieu Engr. Joseph Udegbe
Adieu Uncle Joe.
Fr. Vincent Alabi
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Prof. EmilOlorun A. Aiyelari
(For and on behalf of the Parish Laity Council of Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Catholic Church, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria)
Edna Deimi Tobi
Uncle Joe as we all fondly call him in the Tobi household was such a calm, friendly gentleman, husband and family man. Your passing was most unexpected, but we are consoled by the fact that you are in a better place. May your gentle and kind soul find favour with God, and rest in perfect peace.
We pray for the intercession of our most Holy Mother for comfort and healing at this most trying period for our dear sister Bola, for your lovely children Egbadon, Aide and Zafe and for your siblings. God will surely give all the strength, guidance and grace to navigate this difficult curve. Amen!
From John Ekore (Riyadh, KSA).
The news of Engr. Joe Udegbe's death came as a great shock. A nice man I have known to be a shining example of how to love and appreciate one's family as special gift from God. I will never forget all the ways Engr. Joe Udegbe motivated my family to make our children's education as our investment priority. Despite leaving the world so soon, everyone who knew him closely would be consoled by his sincere service to God and humanity through strict adherence to the Catholic faith that he genuinely practised and lived to the admiration of all. May God grant our late Engr. Joseph Udegbe eternal rest in His heavenly kingdom. Amen.
A truly genuine and loving man
We both were born in Kafanchan a few years apart and met almost three decades ago through our dear spouses (Kassey and Bola). When I look up I see the beautiful gift you gave us as our wedding gifts. It still adorns our living room as it has for over twenty two years. It says a lot about you: strong, meticulous, perfectionist, enduring and lovely.
Kassey and I always admired your loving devotion to your wife, your children, your parents, your parents in-law and your siblings. We always thought of you as Bola's number one fan, most loving and most dependable husband for she was always the bone of your bone and the flesh of your flesh and your admiration for her was always too plain to see. You were truly a unique person. You shared yourselves with your friends.
Kassey and I remember with joy and gratitude to God those times we shared at Christmas as we alternated between your home, the Akingbade's and our home. They were full of lovely and lasting memories.
Kassey and I will always treasure these memories. We thank God for your life, for you were also devoted to the Lord with whom you are now resting. We give Him glory for your life and for your family. We believe that He will comfort and watch over them and fill the void that your going to be with the Lord has left in their lives and in our lives.
We shall truly miss you until we meet to part no more. Adieu our dear friend 'uncle Joe'
Garba and Kassey