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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Kwesi Dugbatey, 79 years old, born on October 30, 1940, and passed away on April 2, 2020. We will remember him forever.
November 1, 2020
November 1, 2020
Dad. You will be apart of me. I will always remember you.
August 21, 2020
August 21, 2020
Dr. Kwesi Dugbatey is my best friend and he loved Brigham Healthcare Services company in Ghana as his own. He prays that we all help each other. Thanks to all those who are supporting his final demise. May God bless you all.
August 21, 2020
August 21, 2020
My dear Family Dr. Dugbatey,

We read this obituary yesterday. The death of Kwesi made us sad. Our sincere sympathies to the family. We liked him for his fine and intelligent manner. We will keep him in an honorable memory.

Sincerely,
Family Koch (Germany)
April 13, 2020
April 13, 2020
Dear Daddy,

Thank you! Thank you for a life well lived in the service and care of humanity. The world is a far better place for having had you in it! Thank you for your grit and resilience and your excellent example of determination to be your best and to do your best, regardless of life’s circumstances. Thank you for showing us what it means to love the Lord and to be a disciple of Christ. Thank you for your quiet leadership and your tender love! “When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation And lead me home, what joy shall fill my heart Then I shall bow with humble adoration
And then proclaim, my God, how great Thou art!”

You are my love, forever and always ~ Ellie
April 12, 2020
April 12, 2020
I met kwesi in the year 2006 when I was seriously sick through the man I married. he made sure i was fit and sound before marriage. He helped in pleaded with my family that my dowry is reduced so that my husband can pay. when ever my parents are sick,he shows concern. Departed father to all farewell. Tears and cry are still flowing down my cheeks with the memories of a beloved father and friend. Stephanie told me of his illness and I do ask of him. She gave me his number then my phone broke down. Always asking of him from friends wether he is back from abroad. Just yesterday I heard this sad news! Who will pick us to Temple each Tuesday?? Who do I call for medical advice?? When emotions and challenges are above me who comforts me, who puts a smile on my face?? Aahh Akwesi, why ?? You will be missed by all who ever met you. Dad rest in peace.the Apedo and Kumordzie family will forever be indepted to you, we will miss you and already missing you badly.Ya wor. Kpomo RIP till we meet again
April 12, 2020
April 12, 2020
I have so many delightful memories of/with Kwesi. They will always be with me. I remember that he often ate tilapia at his brothers resort and we would then feed the cats the remains. I was with him the first time he went to the Temple in Accra. He was absolutely overwhelmed. He danced in St Louis to the music of Fred Onovwerosuoke's African Choir when no one else danced. He showed us how to have joy. When he made the initial rounds to find backing for the health center he wanted to build I was privileged to watch him work his magic. Kwesi diagnosed a physical ailment of my husband when another doctor missed it completely. We walked together on the path where his mother walked to go to work every day. She was a lovely lady. He introduced me to a friend who kept children who had no where to go and some of those children played a concert for us on instruments they had made themselves. We had many comfortable small dinner parties with Zed and him...….. always a much looked for gathering. And we visited an Auntie who designed wonderful fabrics. I still have some of them made into dresses. He dug into the storage in his basement to find a wooden carving to give to me so that I wouldn't forget him. As if!!! And over my piano there hangs a marvelous wood carving that I would not have if he had not bargained for it. I can still hear him saying "Is that the best you can do for a friend". And then he realized his dream- The Ensign Health Center in his home country. It was a long time coming but he never gave up. We will miss you, Kwesi Joseph Dugbatey. You have certainly left a worthwhile legacy. 
April 12, 2020
April 12, 2020
Stephanie Phillips Memories:

I first met Kwesi in the 1990’s when he was baptized and became a member to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Lindell Ward (St. Louis, Missouri). Kwesi was a valiant priesthood holder. We became great friend when he was my home teacher with Kevin black providing gospel teaching and service.


Kwesi use to tell me many stories about his home country of Ghana. He stated often I must visit Ghana. Several times he would mention, “It is not uncommon to wake up with a snake in your hut”. I stated to Kwesi I would not be going to Ghana to sleep in a hut. I informed him if were to visit, he must have a house with running water, air conditioning and NO snakes!
Kwesi returned to his home country in 2006. I eventually went to Ghana in December 2010 to visit. He in fact did have a house with running water, air conditioning and NO snakes. But there was a rooster outside my bedroom that tormented me every morning. For 2 weeks Kwesi drove around all of Ghana teaching me its history. I even attended the Accra Temple!
Kwesi will be truly missed.



April 11, 2020
April 11, 2020
Our sincere sympathies to the family of Dr Kwesi Dugbate. I personally met Dr. Dugbate in the late 1980s. My then Fiance, Dr. Edem Agamah had worked with him in Ghana and he spoke highly of him. When we were about to get married, Dr. Kwesi Dugbate represented my Father-in-law and stood with my husband. He became our ‘Father’ and we visited him and his family in St.Louis regularly. Our children played together and our families enjoyed spending some Thanksgivings together.

Our last visit with Dr. Kwesi was in the Fall of 2019. My husband and I paid a visit to him and It was a great reunion, a joyful time as we reminisced about the times we spent together and spoke about our now grown children.

We pray for his family and friends as they mourn the loss of a wonderful dad, uncle and husband. May his soul R.I.P.


Sincerely,
June & Dr. Edem Agamah

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November 1, 2020
November 1, 2020
Dad. You will be apart of me. I will always remember you.
August 21, 2020
August 21, 2020
Dr. Kwesi Dugbatey is my best friend and he loved Brigham Healthcare Services company in Ghana as his own. He prays that we all help each other. Thanks to all those who are supporting his final demise. May God bless you all.
August 21, 2020
August 21, 2020
My dear Family Dr. Dugbatey,

We read this obituary yesterday. The death of Kwesi made us sad. Our sincere sympathies to the family. We liked him for his fine and intelligent manner. We will keep him in an honorable memory.

Sincerely,
Family Koch (Germany)
His Life

His Life and Contributions

April 13, 2020
Kwesi Dugbatey received his MD from the University of Dusseldorf, Germany and a Diploma in Aviation Medicine from the Royal Air Force School of Aviation Medicine, Farnborough, UK. Later on, he received an MPH and a PhD in Health Services Research from St. Louis University, focusing on Health Policy. He also became a Fellow of Ghana College of Physicians in 2011.

From 1971 until 1981, he had been in clinical medical practice in various capacities in Germany, Ghana, the UK and Togo. Earlier on while in Ghana, he served in the military and his work included administrative responsibilities, even at the national level. For a period under a military regime, he successfully managed the Ghana national health system, with full oversight responsibility for national, regional, and district health administrations.

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April 10, 2020
The love of African music was evident in his out dancing those at the party.
May the God of undeserved kindness comfort the Mensah family during  this vdifficult time.
The Alexanders

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