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Mary Longla

March 13, 2019
by Kiki Tchaya

My beautiful sister friend! What an abrupt shock! What a blow!

Maggi and I were childhood friends who grew up in the Baptist Mission, then our different lives’ journeys separated us. We were reunited again some years again and just like the old days when we were two young girls, we were inseparable.  She very quickly joined all the groups I belonged to and we would car-share to our various meetings. We leaned on each other for everything and our friendship thrived. We would sit together for hours chatting about anything and everything! I always joked that she worked for MTN and got unlimited free minutes because our phone calls would last hours on end. Maggi was kind, loyal, generous and dependable. She was there if you needed her for anything, no matter how small or how big! She was fun-loving, enjoyed life to the fullest and made the best out of any situation. Her bubbly and happy disposition was infectious and one couldn’t help smiling as soon as they saw her. She was funny and had the best jokes. She would make you laugh until your ribs ache. Nothing was too much trouble for her. Over the last few weeks when she started feeling unwell, she still made the effort to attend events she had planned! That was just Maggi - never wanting to let anyone down. We connected deeply and now I understand that grief is another name for love!
My friend! My sister! What happened! The days before your passing, you told me you were not feeling your best but you gave me no indication of the severity! When I got the dreaded phone call that morning, I still had hope that you were recovering in a hospital! My pain and anger knows no bounds! I hurt! I miss you! I wasn’t ready to lose you! I wasn’t ready to be separated from you! How do I carry on! Tell me how! 
After all said and done, I promise to keep the faith, I promise to continue to cherish our friendship until we meet again in the bosom of the Lord. Sleep tight sister friend, pain-free at last.

Mary Longla

Edith Nye Ngala

March 13, 2019
by Kiki Tchaya

Tribute to Margaret Nangsila Bah Tandap.

Maggie! You were such a good small sister friend. Our friendship started in 1966 when you came and met me in Saker Baptist College Victoria (Limbe). After Saker, we met again in Ndu during you wedding in which I was your chief bridesmaid. You went to Addis Ababa, and you brought to me gifts from there. We finally met in BAMENDA where our togetherness was strengthened.
You were a brave,strong, straight spoken, neat and beautiful woman. You were the type of woman Proverbs describes as a "wife of noble character that is her husband's crown" and "the wise woman who builds her house".
We attended most of our Baptist Women Conferences and NACOMEC concerts together. You love singing so much. Any group you were, you taught a song. The Sakerettes remember you in" Fah we we ni me tem mkushi le ni we." In the Central African Baptist Women's Conference in Douala, you taught " Ah me na yo yu",it was translated from Limbum into English, French, Douala,Spinach,and Portuguese languages. The song went viral national and international. You were a beautiful alto singer in Immanuel Choir of Nkwen Baptist Church and NACOMEC.
You love beauty. Your compound is full with all kinds of plants and flowers. You are fondly remembered in Nkwen Baptist church for always decorating the church.
You were born a leader. You were the first child of late Pastor Solomon and mama Helena Bah(alive), president of many groups, ie the Sakerettes BAMENDA chapter, Immanuel Choir, Graffiti Women, Nkwen Baptist Women's Song leader. You had respect for all your elders.
My bosom friend, sleep well till tomorrow when we will meet at Jesus' feet and part no more.
Edith Nye Ngala.

Family and Friends Condolences

March 13, 2019
by Joicy Berri Tandap

You gave me the fullness of life, the things we vowed to be to each other when we made the “I do” promise at the alter. You taught me how to take care of myself and the children even my way around the kitchen. Thanks for caring. God has taken you and our faith in Him tells me that He knows why and since I believe this, I know He will show me and the children the way forward. We still feel you around and that will always be.

Lucas, husband

You were a blessing to all who met you and I am so blessed to have had you as a mother. Your unconditional love, prayers, support and guidance have shaped every aspect of my life. It is hard to accept that you are gone but I know that you are watching over us and telling us in your usual quiet way that all is well and to trust in God's way.

Berri, daughter

I love you with every fiber of my being. You are my everything. Thank you for loving me, being there for me, encouraging me, for seeing who I truly am and being proud of me. You are God fearing, beautiful inside and out, intelligent, and I pray to continue in your essence. I thank God for giving me you.

Kiki, daughter  

MUM! Dès l'instant où j'ai frappé à ta porte, en plus de me l'ouvrir, tu m'as offert ton coeur. Tu as été un model de joie et de simplicité. De toi, j'ai appris a toujours garder l'espoir et de croire au meilleur, même dans les moments les plus difficiles. Comme tu me le disais toujours" tout ce que Dieu fait, c'est avec une bonne raison..." Puisse t'il t'accorder sa miséricorde et que sa lumière continue de briller sur toi sans déclin.

Charles Tchaya, son in law  

A bonafide EXSSAN, Sister Maggie was very committed and active in the Association both at chapter and national level. She participated in the faith project which is now a gigantic chapel that now ornaments the grounds of SBC. You exhibited our motto, LOVE UNITY and SISTERHOOD.

Exssa 

Aunty Maggie has been our hymn song leader for over 15 years, she compiled the CBC song book which we are using today. She was a committed fellowship member for 25 years and was recognized on Mother’s Day for her faithful service. One day we will meet with her in glory to part no more. Women’s Fellowship Nkwen CBC

She was an ebony black beauty with the voice of a nightingale, always well dressed, a woman of a few words but making vital contributions whenever necessary. She was a great cook, prayerful, cheerful and a pleasant personality. Our secretary for over 3 years. May your soul rest in perfect peace.

Mother of Gold 

It’s hard to come to terms with the reality that our mother, sister, friend and founding member of NACOMEC has joined the Heavenly Parade. Aunty Maggie as she was fondly called, was an epitome of discipline and an anchor for the Alto bench both at the zone and national level. She would go to any length when it had to do with NACOMEC. She was strict yet loving, always present and served the Lord diligently.

She lead a full an active life and was also part of the following social groups: Graffi Women - Ideal Sisters - Wimbum Women Group - Njangi 82 - Club 58

NACOMEC Bamenda zone


Emma Kasamale (Malawi)

March 13, 2019
by Joicy Berri Tandap

Thirty seven years ago, in 1982, we met in Addis Ababa in the humble surroundings of Guenet Hotel Mercato and we became instant friends and so did our spouses and children. 

We spent many hours each week together: studying the Bible, entertaining our families, and participating in many church activities: we sang in the International Evangelical Church (IEC) Worship Team and the Motley Singers. At one point, we formed a Choir to raise funds for the construction of the new IEC premises.
In 1998, you followed me to Malawi for the wedding of my first-born son. You also returned to Malawi on the occasion of the passing of our common friend, Malawi’s First Lady- Her Excellency, Madam Ethel Mutharika and on the wedding of our late President - Dr. Bingu wa Mutharika over a year later. When I came to Cameroon on official business, you traveled to Yaounde and stayed with me for a full two days. Two other times, I planned to come to Cameroon to visit you and the family, but on both occasions we had to postpone the visit for good reasons. I hope that one day my family and I will come to Cameroon to visit Professor Tandap, and the children.
My family and I are shocked by your passing, but we know that as God's daughter, you are in a better place. I had wanted to come to escort you my friend on your last journey, but circumstances beyond our control have not permitted it. In spirit, however, my entire family and I escort you.
To the family, ''I say sincere condolences. May God give you the strength to carry you through  this difficult time. Do not cry like those who have no hope, but remember always that Maggie was God's daughter and she has merely gone home to be with the Lord." 
So, my dear sister and friend, Maggie, fare thee well knowing that we shall soon meet as predestined. we shall then continue what we have always been - very good and dear friends.

May Your Soul Rest in Eternal Peace.

Anna Ngu

March 11, 2019
by Joicy Berri Tandap

A Tribute to my dearest sister and friend.

I met Margaret Tandap in 1995 when I moved to Addis Ababa,  Ethiopia to meet my husband who was in Ethiopia for two years before I finally moved to join him. The first week  we arrived Addis my husband took the children and I to visit  Mr. and Mrs. Tandap. They were not only our friends, but became part of our family. Maggi took us into her home and that friendship that started in 1993 did not only end in Addis but took us back to retirement and beyond. 
I called her “Lady State Trooper” because  she was unstoppable and was full of  energy. Her home in Addis was where we had most of the Cameroonian parties and you will never go to her home and leave with an empty stomach.  Her goat pepper soup at mid night during New year’s Eve was the best and  most of the foreigners working with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the then Organization if Africa Union (OAU) will meet at the Tandap’s to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Maggi loved to cook and we all loved her food. Her parties went on till 7:am  in the mornings. 
She was one of the oldest member of UNWA( United Nations Women’s Association ) where she had many leading roles. Maggi was one of our best seamstress in Addis Ababa. We did not have to go far to look for a tailor. People who moved to Addis for the first time will come running to find Maggi Tandap because some body some where must have mentioned her name to ask for advice. 
My children will always ask me when are we going to see auntie Maggi? This was because as soon as they entered her house they would eat some home made ice cream and cake. Yes she had that special gift.
The Tandap’s retired and settled at Bandja road not far from up station.
Our first visit to the Tandaps showed me the other side of Maggi. She had just harvested  a big basket of yellow yams from her farm behind the house. She and pa Tandap had retired from the United Nations but not from the ordinary life of the ordinary Cameroonian. Farming became part of her hobby.
In as much as she loved farming, she also loved planting flowers and spent most her time decorating the church including her choir skills.
We loved her so much but the one who gave her to us have decided to call her where she belongs.
Rest In Peace my dearest sister and May the Good Lord find a place in his kingdom for you to rest your head.
We continue to pray for your mother, husband, children and grand children that God may give them the strength to go through these difficult times.
Adieu. 
Anna Ngu

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