This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Barrister Kelechi Chinaka Umelo, 36, born on February 8, 1980 and passed away on September 17, 2016. We will remember him forever.
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Continue to Rest in peace dear Friend
Rest, dear friend.
CO95- Airforce Secondary School, Ikeja-Lagos.
You can't be forgotten bro.
Rest on bro.
It's been over 2 weeks now. A part of me was hoping this was all a joke, and because we are all Christians, waiting for our miracle-working God to come through. But we've sent you off in the best way we know how, and it has finally registered that you're gone for good. So many hows and whys that we will never have answers to. We are heartbroken...completely!
I thank God for giving me the opportunity to know you. You made my Lohi so happy. She and Muna loved you so much. Dami and I always teased Lohi that you both were #couplesgoals. I'm sure she told you. You still are! Even when you complained about "Happy Hour" taking over your household (side eye to you for that one...lol...but you know how your wife is na....she will just off phone and say she's busy/having family time if we're disturbing too much). She was so proud of what she had.
All we have now are memories of you. I thank God that they were good memories. Kelechi, look at this page. It is full of people with nothing but good things to say. You were amazing, man!
You were a good husband, a good father, a good son, a good brother and a good friend. Those of us that knew you are hurt, but it will never compare to the hurt your family feels. My heart weeps daily for them.
Kelechi, I don't know what else to say. God only knows why he decided to take you away from us so soon. All I can say is this....and I don't even know why I am saying because this is a no-brainer for you...but please continue to be the protective husband and father you were. Please watch over Lohi and Muna. We down here will ALWAYS be there for the both of them but you're their guardian angel now.
We miss you so so much. We love you, but your Heavenly Father loves you more.
Go with God our dear brother and friend. We'll see each other again sometime.
Love always,
Amaka & Tim
I hope in the life after you have access to our thoughts and feelings and know how much we miss you. I have tried to write this tribute several times and each time I am surprised at how much time we spent together and the good memories from each time. From how much fun you made of us in camp to how you had already visualised the growth of the company to it's eventual sale which you would handle.
Your life has inspired me to live more kindly and open my heart more freely to people. You always made me feel welcome and like a part of the family. May God bless you and grant your soul eternal rest in His bosom
When someone becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.
Adieu Kelechi!!! You will always be remembered!!
Forever in our hearts!!
You were a great friend to me, since we met at lectures for ACCA, always encouraging me, from discussions around my career, to some business or industry opportunity, and to checking up on me personally. Loyal friend!
The last time I saw you was at lunch, U were so happy for me at passing my exams and insisted we must do lunch.
When I heard you passed on Saturday morning I pinged u, because I was sure they were all mistaken because we had still chatted a few days before.
The teasings to come and join the morning run, the intellectual chats we had, or your humor! My constant jabs every time I saw your daughter's picture and how she's a split image of you.
You were good people! Thank you for being a great friend to me
I pray U rest in God's bosom, and that the Holy Spirit would comfort your family!
We will never fully understand or know why until hereafter but are grateful that you touched our lives.
You were always full of sparkle,full of life,zest to keep going and had this winning smile.From your early days in Royal children's dept TREM headquarters till our families met again in TREM Ikota.My husband who was like a big brother and I would always cling to your lovely daugther until your wife and yourself will jokingly threaten to leave her with us. We all called my husband your executive nanny and had lots of laughs about it amongst other things we all joked about. You had a very strong sense of commitment and seriousness in the marriage committee of which we were both members .This was commendable for someone whose marriage was just a few years.You took your ushering job very seriously and was always on your duty post.
We will truly miss you but are comforted by these verses of the Bible Psalm 112:6" Surely he shall not be moved forever: the righteous shall be in eternal remembrance. Revelation 22:12"And, behold , I come quickly ; and my reward is with me , to give every man according as his work shall be."
We know that you have gone ahead to receive your reward from the great rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.Till we meet at the bosom of Jesus Christ our Lord Goodbye-kaodi,odabo,Adieu,Ciao, Hasta Manana, Adios, da-svee-da-nee-ye.
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Tribute to a dear cousin
Kelechi Umelo was a dear cousin and brother to me. Though we never talked much. He was cool and calm. Caring and loving. He was one who inspired and motivated me. He was indeed a great personality. Still seems very shocking but I believe he is in a better person. God indeed knows best. Rest in peace till we meet to part no more.
Lots of love
Precious Imo
Tribute to a Friend and Brother.
A Friend and Brother.
It is exactly a week since you relocated and as I drove by Ikoyi bridge this morning........I just said to myself if only I could turn the hand of time.......
You were truly an amazing chap! My mind went down memory lane on how our paths crossed. It was your sister (Ihuoma) I first knew from our days in secondary school before joining TREM in 1994 where I met the UMELO clan.
My years of working in the Youths & Crusaders fellowship (teens) brought us together. I remembered asking your brother Obinna who is this "Yellow man" and he responded my younger brother (in that his authoritative voice). I simply told him ~ this correct guy with amazing looks. We both laughed.
Over the years, I found out you were not about looks alone but you had solid substance. It was with excitement we celebrated you graduating from Law School and asking what next? We discussed opportunities available and the career path. I was not surprised when you landed the job in PWC. My surprise however was when you came over to share your thoughts on taking the ACCA and having the "double honors" ~ Lawyer who was also a Chartered Accountant. To some it sounded crazy but I remember looking at those eyes while we talked, I knew you had your mind made up.
You referred to me as "Egbon" (big brother) but like I always told you it is no shame that "Egbon" is also learning from the "aburo" (younger brother). I remember you sharing your plans about leaving PWC and moving to Cardinal Stones. We looked at the pros and cons and why it was the next step career wise.
You always wanted to give back and I was not surprised when you joined us in the Teens Church to help mold and mentor the next generation. You were always attentive, ready to learn and give wise counsel. We laughed at some of the idiosyncrasies of the young ones and shared how we wished we had the same opportunity while growing up.
Among other things I will miss our football banter. Your jibes about my love for Arsenal (you could not understand my love and support of a "trophyless" club). You offered severally that you will gladly welcome me to Chelsea. How can I forget the 6-0 thumping at Stamford bridge. You were in your elements after the game. Interestingly, Arsenal will be playing Chelsea this evening.......hmmmmm and just thinking of it.......our usual banter will not hold.
There are so many questions I have which may not be answered but our Faith and Trust in God still remains. I know this is a difficult time for your wife, siblings, family and friends. I pray that God will grant us all the fortitude to bear this loss. It is painful!
Death is a debt we all owe. Like the Psalmist said; Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom (Psalm 90:12).
Adieu my Brother and Friend Kelechi.
'Bimbo Adekoya
Goodbye to my dear friend and brother
Kelechi Umelo its so hard to accept that you have gone. Known you for more than half my life, you and your family. You were a brother, a dear friend, a leader n our counter as we would usually tease. I remember teasing you the week you died how come you had time to chat during work hours that i would tell your employers that you were not gainfully employed and you laffed and said this is recession time no one is bugging you for target. you were always fun to talk to, always kind, caring and playfull. you made a good impact both in church and outside, and you always had my back when nutty Sarah tries to scold me lol. You will always be missed terribly. Its hard to say goodbye but the comfort we have is that you achieved in this world, both for God and in life.. we know you are with God. May God help Lohire, Muna and the whole Umelo clan as they go through this trying time. Adieu Kelechi............