Dear Daddy, Your presence is deeply missed, but your love remains eternally cherished. We find solace in the words of Psalm 147:3, "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds," knowing that you are at peace. May your soul find eternal rest in the embrace of our Lord.
Thank you for the acceptance, love and wisdom you shared; your memory continues to inspire us. We hold you close in our hearts and wish you a heavenly birthday celebration.

Unforgettable,forever loved,that’s who you are to us dear daddy,continue to rest in God’s bosom.We miss you

A man who never forgot dates. Arrived on the FOURTH of the FOURTH month, departed on the SIXTH of the SIXTH month. We remember you on this Fourth day of April. Rest on, Daddy.

Today, we remember and celebrate the life of a truly remarkable man, my dear dad in law, who would have turned 92 years old, Elder Kalu.U. Ogwo, he was a gentleman in every sense of the word - always kind, polite, and impeccably dressed. His warm smile and loving nature touched the hearts of everyone he met.

As we honor his memory today, we cherish the wonderful times we shared with him, and the love and guidance he gave us. He was not just a great father in law, but also a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend to us all.

Although he is no longer with us, his legacy lives on through the memories we hold dear, and the values he instilled in us. We will always remember him as a kind, gentle soul who brought joy and happiness to our lives.

Rest in peace and power dear Daddy, Thank you for your kindness, undeniable acceptance and love, We wish you were still here but you are resting in God's eternal light and your spirit lives on forever in our hearts.                  
Happy birthday in heaven, dear Daddy,

Daddy, though you have departed from us; I am still content and proud of you. Your indelible memory liveth in me. I can speak like you; react like you; walk like you, etc. Your departure is an indept understanding of what this existence stand for to me . lt Is a privilege being brought up by you from my infanthood. You have a golden heart. Though no one is perfect but Daddy it apt I say it unequivocally- you are one of the best things that happened to me. I could remember the last word of hope you said to me something as a worried young graduate "Look son! I will give you a good foundation but you have to be patient". You are a humanitarian, a rare gem, a philanthropist; a peaceful gentleman. May your soul continue to respect in the bossom of the LORD. I miss you!

Fourth of the Fourth month to Sixth of the Sixth month...Ninety full years in between. Remembered with fondness.

One year already? Wow! Time flies. What can I say about an uncle who was a quintessential gentleman? An uncle who embodied all the attributes that I had been trained to imbibe. Gentle, modest, soft-spoken, kind and well mannered. Not boastful or arrogant or pushy. Never loud or impatient or self seeking. Contented to wait for his turn. Cheerful, generous, well spoken, well dressed. Fearlessly brave but not a bully. A peacemaker not a troublesome litigant. I could go on and on and on. I remember Uncle Kalu as one of my role models in life. Absolutely unforgettable.

We miss you Daddy,we wish you were still here but God took one of His saints when He chose,continue to rest in glory and perfect peace dear Daddy.

Daddy, a year has passed just like that. We miss you but we're happy knowing you are resting in God's bosom with all the other saints , Mum, Nnenna and Uche inclusive. Continue to rest in the lord till we meet again

Happy 91st Post humous heavenly birthday dear Daddy, your dear girl and the entire family miss you so. We however rest knowing you are resting from the travails of this checkered terrain. The peace, warmth and love you exhibited will continue to shine the path ahead for us all. Rest on Daddy, Rest On!

SAYING GOODBYE TO DEDE KALU

Dede Kalu defined what it is to be of Ogan extraction:

Decent, humane, loyal, gentle, caring, understated, knowledgeable and wise.
The very essence of what a Christian should be. All things were rendered with warmth and a smile.

He was always there for us in all times and seasons.
At moments which marked milestones in our lives and at inauspicious times when all you needed was reassurance and support.

Always dependable: My parents would always call upon him especially at times when a calm head and attention to detail were required. So with the passing of our parents he came to represent what was best in us all. An enduring link to all we hold Dear.

He always showered me with warmth and affection.
I remember him at his best when he came to see Didi and Risachi at our home at Alaka. Didi was thoroughly enraptured by this Grandpa who came laden with sweeties!

I also remember Dede Kalu at Ije’s christening, with his wide and wonderful smile as Dede Agu held Ije in his arms.
God has blessed us with such wonderful People who have now transited to Heaven!

As you All now congregate in Heaven, fare thee well and continue to look after our Loved Ones. You all now rest in the Hands of Our Loving Father.
Dede Rest in Heavenly Peace!

Heaven has gained a true Gem.
See photograph referred to in the gallery. 

Nnenna Ogan-Ejekam
2021

Papa was a kind and gentle soul in his life time. Always happy to be in church and ever ready to bless those around him with small gifts of sweets every Sunday. He will forever be missed. May his kind and gentle soul Rest In Peace and May the Lord grant the entire family the fortitude to bear the loss Amen 

TRIBUTE TO OUR GOLDEN AND QUINTESSENTIAL UNCLE [DEE KALU]
Our dearest Uncle and father-Kalu Ogwo Udensi Ikwuegbu of Ndi-Mgbo; Ndi-Ikwuegbu, Elunta, Umuokpo-Ocha, Amukabi, Amaokwe Item was the most loving, caring, humble, generous, listening, intelligent, kindhearted, empathetic, exceptional and compassionate. He is a perfect gentleman and a role-model; who showered love on us all; a philanthropist/humanist who ceaselessly motivates us with advice, money [mint] /gifts.
Infact, back then when he was still a banker with First Bank of Nigeria, we always go about bragging about our classic and benevolence uncle.  An epitome of peace, a gastronomist; who loves to cook and eat good food; My/Our very homely Uncle in the absence of his industrious, versatile and indefatigable wife[Mom Ori: Mummy] always cook, serve and dine with both the rich and the poor around without discrimination; a fashionista and clean freak; Ojukwu [His Nephew] still inherited some of Uncle's suites and ties of 1980s/90s due to its currency as he started his career with Mansard Insurance Plc at Lagos in 12th of October, 2012.
Uncle was so classic to the extent that even his humming, flashy and untainted 504 Peugeot informs us of his arrival at Item. Of a truth, Ojukwu Brags a lots that his Uncle is more of a Briton than a Nigerian .  In Dee Kalus' usual way, before alighting at Item he would always call to inform his only surviving younger brother- Orji Ogwo[His blessed memory] whom he fondly call "Orji" of his impending visit who will inturn prepare the way. Dee Kalu will always ask about his favorite nephew : Ojukwu, whom he has unparalleled love for to help clean the house and its environs before his arrival. Ojukwu was his pet from conception. He finally toke Ojukwu to lagos and collectively trained him to University level.
Dee kalu was relentless in caring and supporting his younger brother[Orji Ogwo] and family to face life challenges till his younger brothers' death and burial on the 12th of December, 2020 / 9th of April,2021. 
Dee Kalu is so peaceful in that he and his younger brother never had any misunderstanding as they were always eager to stand by each other in all circumstance. As Dee kalu lamented/mourned the passage of his younger brother and last born[Uche] little did we know that he had prepared to join them in eternity; the news of his passage into glory came on the 6th of june,2021 ; bearly two months after his younger brothers internment. 
It is worth revealing that while grooming Ojukwu, he thought him how to apologize whenever he misbehave : by writing letter of apology and reading it to him [Daddy and Mummy] at their leisure time while they listen keenly, indirectly using the occasion to assess/build his [Ojukwus'] intelligency as well as correct every common error in his English if there is any.  And as a do as i do and peace loving father/ leader, daddy equally do apologise to ojukwu if he in anyway unknowingly hurt his feelings.
My down- to-earth Uncle, whenever i approach him with any written scripts would edit and proof-read it for me: he was my editor-in-chief. I vividly remember when i [Ojukwu] complained with the intention of misbehaving due to lack of Job after few years of graduating without Job, and Daddy would approach me promising to get a befitting job for me if only i would exercise patient.
Daddy loves to play long tennis as he wouldn't miss it every thursday of the week, And sometimes while ironing his clothes and it mistakenly got burnt by me, Daddy would rather dash me the cloth than beat me,ie, kindhearted.
Daddy loves to commune with his old boys; no wonder he served diligently as the president of Uzuakoli Methodist old boys association[UMCOBA]Lagos branch from 2008- till death.
Apart from serving as a custom officer in 60s as a patriot, Daddy had headed many companies and served in different capacities in numerous organisations. Daddy[Dee kalu] while in banking sector before he retired as a personnel Manager in 1991 worked tirelessly and collectively with Agbaeze Agbaeze of Akanu Item [Co-banker] and some other patriotic stakeholders to attract First bank Plc Amaokwe Item Branch as to make life easier to his people community.
At the inception of the civil war 1967, Daddy ran back to ltem with his family [Nnnena who was the first child was born in 1965]. He quickly join others to seek refuge in the thick forest of Amaekpu Item . It is worth revealing that as a patriot; lover of his native land and people, Daddy enlisted in Biafran Army where he served as an unarmed combatant : a division in Biafran Army that is trained to fight and neutralize invaders with bear hand.
It is worth remembering that sometime in the 80s Daddy ran into Armed robbers on his way to Lagos from East who attempted to snatch his flashy and untainted 504 from him; as a gallant and courageous man he neutralized them, escaping unscathed.
Dee kalu; daddy as i/ we fondly call you; you are a rare gem, a golden and quintessential uncle of our time. We can never forget you; for you made us proud, better and happier than you met us. i/we now realize what i/we have lost. The vacuum created by you [ Dee kalu Ogwo] and my fathers'[Orji Ogwo] almost simultaneous exit cannot be filled. You both did assured me that there is no death on your part; both of you where like my own God on earth until this day that i thought would never come. Because of you[Daddy] and your brother[my father] i had no childhood friend as i always hang by your side, you were my hero; you are simply great; words may not unfold in totality who/ what you are. Now! how do i/we live without you all? how can i turn back the hand of time?
Nonetheless, We thank God for your indelible positive impacts and a life well spent while here on earth.
Daddy as you join Mom Ori[Mummy], Aunt Nnnena, Uche, Mom Ola, Mom Uzunma, Orji, Chioma, etc, say hello to them till we meet in eternity; never to separate again.
May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace in Jesus name. Amen; We pray to have another great and Golden uncle[Dede] like you again.
Orji Ogwo Family.

Dede you will really be missed by many, but looking around we can still see you in the wonderful trees you have planted that are bringing forth their fruits.
So Dede, may you continue to rest peacefully in the bosom of the Lord.

            CHRIST UNITY BAND – A TRIBUTE OF EMINENCE

“A birth date is a reminder to celebrate life, Love leaves a memory no one can steal, but Death leaves a memory no one can heal”.

To try to contain you in words is futile. You span the breadth of human experience – full of laughter, joy, kindness, youthfulness; the summary of our togetherness as a Band.

For you have been a positive instrument of serving God and humanity. God decided to call His faithful servant home, when it pleased Him. You awed us with your wisdom, your impeccable manners, reasoning, was treasured by all. Your divine reward for sure is in heaven and that is our consolation. Like the sun, you were a blessing and touched the lives of everyone you met.

You melted our heart with your kindness; almost childlike in your ability to find something good in almost everyone and every situation, the children miss you …our hearts are laden with grief; the swiftness of your departure remains shocking to all.

As the Hymn says, “God is our Corner Stone, on Him Alone we build” … However, to live in the heart of those who love and cherish you, is to live forever.

“A Father’ is the noblest title a man can be given. It is more than a biological role. It signifies a patriarch, a leader, an exemplar, a confidant, a teacher, a hero, a friend.”, you are a great pine, magnificent and yet very humble. Through your love and fellowship, the memories of you will always shine bright and beautiful.

As you rejoice and praise God with the Saints triumphant, continue your soul winning role for Christ through prayers, supplications and intercessions for us still on this journey; until that resurrection morning when we shall meet to part no more, in Jesus Christ Mighty name; Amen. Adieu Papa.

Worthy is the Lamb.

Signed:

Arc. Ugochukwu Uwadi
President, CHRIST UNITY BAND

HOARES MEMORIAL METHODIST CHURCH, YABA, LAGOS STATE.

May the memory of Dede Kalu forever be a blessing. I didn’t get a chance to meet Dede but did receive many blessings on account of being associated with him through his son, Okey, my big brother. Peace, grace and strength to the Ogwo family. 

Uncle Kay, you were just a quintessential Gentleman, an embodiment of humility and loveliness personified. I shall forever miss you, your person, your personality and the conviviality we shared. I had wished you stayed a bit longer, but after speaking with you on April 4, on your 90th birthday, I knew your time was up, even as I battled to disbelieve it. One regret I had was my inabilty to make it to Lagos as I had promised you during that last call. I just couldnt make that journey, try as much as I did. I will RUE it for a long time. Please forgive me Dede.

Goodnight Dede. We loved you to stay here longer, but Jesus loved you the most, and needed you to come to his rest. My tears had dried up and I have resolved rather to celebrate you as much as I can.

Adios Dedem. Do give my love to the two Mmom Oris, to John de Sanco, to Nnenna, Chinwe, Sandra, and my dearest nwannemnta Uche. Tell them I love and miss them so much.

Vaya Con Dios, ezigbo Dedem. May God take good care of your spirit, while he accepts your lovely soul in his bosom.

OTIMKPUJESUS,
Amukabi Amaokwe Item,
October 08, 2021

Uncle Kalu's name was a part of our household in every way. We hung out with his children growing up, he and Aunty Ori were members together with our parents of Hoares Memorial Methodist Church, and our two families celebrated birthdays, holidays and most occasions together. He was always gentle and caring. He always called me by a nickname.

I recall him calling on the phone some months after my dad died to ask me to continue to send the 'Our Daily Bread' devotional booklets I used to mail to my parents for distribution. He said he and several others looked forward to receiving them. He wanted to maintain the tradition. That's the type of person he was; very down to earth, relational and real. I will miss him. My family will miss him. He handled life and death well.

It is a privilege to have known him.

May God comfort Amaechi, Okey, Chike, their families and all of us. Their loss is our loss.

In loving memory of our ever loving, ever present, ever loyal Uncle Kalu Ogwo.

Uncle Kalu was always present to rejoice with us, to mourn with us, to sit and chat with us, to laugh with us, to encourage us, to let us know that we were not alone and that those for us were more than those against us despite their number. We never had reason to question his love for us and we thank God for the time that we had with him.

TRIBUTE TO A MAN OF HONOUR

Dee Kalu, as I fondly called him with respect, was a man of integrity, liberal in his belief and gave room for other people's opinion. His generosity knows no bounds and its testimony clear for all to see.
Dee was an epitome of humility, love, wisdom, friendly, kindness and compassion. He exhibited these qualities at various times to people. His niece, Chinyere, whom he trained and gave her in marriage to my humble self, once told me that at a point in time, here in Lagos, Dee Kalu and his late wife accommodated fourteen relations and friends in their house, apart from their immediate family members. That was great. Very few people can do such.
His death, though a sad loss to the family and friends, we are grateful to God Almighty that it was a life well spent. For him, it was the measure of his self discipline that he lived a long, happy and healthy life worthy of celebration. He fought the good fight, he ran and finished the race and I believe, like St. Paul, would earn his crown of glory on the last day.
Rest in peace Dee Kalu.

Don't really know how to pen down my emotions,Dee Kalu was so dear to us all,was a peace loving man,he was Grandpa to all,the last conversation we had was of me promising to see him whenever I came to Lagos,He had a way of lifting one's spirit and leaving a smile on your face, The part you played during our introduction will always be remembered by me and my husband,we surely miss you grandpa,but
we know you are in a better place.Rest in perfect peace in the bossom of the Lord,Amen.(Mr &Mrs Anyim)

Dede! The finest gentleman - peaceful and peace loving! Laa r’udo!

I said to my mum the other day, "I never knew that this day would come, that Uncle K is no more"... If wishes were horses, he would live forever. That's how much he touched lives around him. Even at his wonderful age, he still remembered birthdays and anniversaries; the little things mattered to him. You would always be my Grandpa that I never met, Godspeed till we meet again to part no more.

THE PASSAGE OF A GOOD MAN.
Dede Kalu was one of the finest of his generation and a true grandson of Ogbunmam Awele dynasty in Ndiawele through his grandmother, Egbichi Ogan (nee, Chuku Ogbunmam) who was the mother of Ori Ogwo, Dick Ogan, Ogbonnaya Chile Onuoha Ogan.
Good Night to my fellow Ogbunmam Awele grandson.

BISHOP ONYEKWO OSONDU-EMERAKU
Splendour Sovereign Church,
Lagos Nigeria.

Chai!! , death why?
Beloved Daddy like no other have gone home to be with Lord.
So radiant, handsome in and out.
May his beautiful soul rest in peace. Amen.

Adieu handsome papa! My first and only encounter with you told me all I needed to know about you. Kind, compassionate, strong, friendly, extremely handsome and a happy soul. Go and and take a well deserved rest from this sinful world. God rest your soul and grant your family the strength they need at this time. Amen. Amaechi and Chike please accept my heartfelt condolences on behalf of my family