It’s 5 years since you left us physically but I have the great memories of a life spent caring for us all. Love and miss you, Mamao!

We miss you Grandma❤️. Continue to rest in the Lord.

Half a decade it is today that you left us but our memories are still as fresh as if it were all just yesterday. We continue to miss your physical presence and find strength in the numerous words of wisdom you shared with us which serve to guide us in our daily lives. Forever in our hearts you remain always.

4years gone and it's still like yesterday. It's well
Mamao, you'll forever be missed and remembered by all your loved ones.
I bless God for giving us you and Papao, as our parents. We are what we are today because of you both, your teachings/trainings, directions, etc.
Your legacies will not end with us but we'll pass them on to our next generation.
May your souls continue to rest in the Lord

Mamao, you will forever be remembered. All of your wisdom, guidance and genuine love for us will forever be appreciated. I continue to wish you eternal rest in the Lord's bosom❤️

Today is the 4th anniversary of Mamao's return to her Maker, joining the angelic hosts. May she continue to rest in the Lord, and intercede on our behalf, Amen  ❤️ ✨️ ♥️

Mamao:
Remembering you on the 4th anniversary of your joining the heavenly hosts! May you continue to rest in peace together with Papao and all our loved ones!

Fondly remembered and forever missed!!!

Happy posthumous birthday, Mamao! A mum like no other. I bless God for the gift of you.
You'll forever be fondly remembered. I miss you so much ❤️❤️❤️ Keep resting in the Lord

Happy posthumous birthday grandma ❤️ ️️ I miss you dearly and hold on to the memories we shared. Keep resting with the Lord ️. I love you always ❤️

Mamao, It’s another anniversary and opportunity to celebrate your life and legacy. May you continue to rest peacefully in the bosom of our Lord until we meet to part no more! May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen

3years that feels like it was yesterday. They say that "time heals all wounds" but am still waiting to heal. Will things ever be the same? Am not sure they will
Mamao, your legacy sure lives on. I am confident that you've joined the host of God's Angels to watch over us.
Continue to rest in the Lord You're FOREVER in our hearts ❣️❤️

Exactly 3 years today, you celebrated your 83rd birthday and had lots of fun and laughs surrounded by loved ones. But alas, it was also your going home to the Lord party, although we knew it not at the time. You chose an opportune time to exit, for you did not have to deal with Covid-19. Continue to rest in the Lord, watch over us, and pray for us!!!

Mamao, Your character and positive attitude are attributes that those of us in this earthly world are trying hard to emulate everyday of our lives.
We miss you so much and may you continue to rest in the bossom of our Lord!
Victor Obi

Mamao, may you continue to rest in the bossom of our Lord. You will be forever missed.

Mamao (aka Ifeatu aka Young),
It's two years to the day that you left us to be with God. Though you are not here physically, you are still very much present in my life as the memories have only become more treasured with the passage of time. Your life was truly one of service to your family and friends. We intend to continue in your footsteps and carry on your great legacy. I pray that your soul and the souls of all the faithfully departed continue to rest in peace until we meet to part no more.

Celebrating you Grandma on this special day. May God continue to grant you eternal rest in the bosom of the Lord. Miss you so much.

Momsie celebrating today with the angelic hosts. Happy Birthday, mom. And keep us all in your prayers as you did while physically with us!!!

Mamo’s, it’s been 2 years since you departed but you are forever in our hearts. I miss you dearly and all the wonderful stories you shared with me. Continue to RIP

We know you are in a better place Mamao and trust that you are looking down on us and praying for us consistently as you did while on earth. Your care and affection for the entire family will never be forgotten. Continue to rest in perfect peace. Amen

"You can shed tears that she is gone
Or you can smile because she has lived

You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back
Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left

Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her
Or you can be full of the love that you shared

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday

You can remember her and only that she is gone
Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back
Or you can do what she would want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on."

We miss you every day Aunty but we take solace in the knowledge that you are with our Lord ♡

Mamao,

Today marks exactly a year since you left us physically but your enviable legacy and love for us will always remain with us as cherished memories that help brighten our days. You always reminded us not to cry as you would have departed to a much better place and a place that we should all aspire to get to at the end of our earthly sojourn. Such was your unwavering faith in God and your destiny.

You bore life's unavoidable vicissitudes with equanimity and good cheer thus serving as a great example "Ifeatu" to all of us. Your love for education was legendary and you will be glad to know your grandchildren are following in your footsteps.

As we remember you today, we pray that God grants you and all of our dearly departed family members, including our dear Papao, eternal rest.

Continue to rest in perfect peace Ifeatu until we meet to part no more!

Love Always,
Cosy-Joe

Life is God's gift to us. What we make out of life is our gift to God and humanity. Mamao's life impacted positively on us his children and on all those who came across her life. You bore your pains with equanimity and total surrender to the will of God. You thought me how to smile even in the midst of challenges. You are indeed a model of faith characterised by your perseverance in your life. Continue to rest in the Lord's bosom until we meet to part no more

May her gentle soul Rest In Peace

Dearest Mamao,
I write this tribute with a very heavy heart. I miss your sweet sweet smile and the joy you always radiated whenever I was in your presence. Every time I came to visit, you would always ensure we prayed together. You were an example of how one should aim to live a good Christian life. I know you are in the presence of God and his angels watching after us all. I pray that you are resting well in heaven. May your memories continue to live on with Uncle Ogonna, Uncle Emeka, and your other children.
I miss you dearly Mamao.
Adieu, Mamao.
May God bless the entire Oguejiofor.

Mamao, we thank God for the good and exemplary life of patience and Godliness you lived despite the immense pain and discomfort you felt.
We all learnt a lot from you and your life is a great lesson and testimony in unfailing love and trust in the almighty. These are true Christian qualities.
Each time I came in to see you, you will enquire about my prayer life and then urge me to pray ceaselessly for you.
I have no doubt that you have found the much deserved peace in the Lord's bossom, where you truly belong.
We can only rejoice for we know you are in a better place, but because we are human and share so much love,we cannot help but feel sad about the loss.
Rest peacefully in the Lord's bossom until we meet to part no more.
Adieu beloved mamao!

Dear Mavis, Emeka and your entire family please accept our sincere condolences. we pray that God gives you strength during this difficulty time. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal. The beautiful photos with your mom surrounded by her children and grandchildren clearly shows your mom has left you with Love that you will cherish forever. This is truly a beautiful honor and a celebration of her life. God bless you all. Joyce and family Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada.

TRIBUTE TO MAMA OSY MY AUNT
“God saw that she was getting tired, a cure was not to be. So, He put His arms around her and whispered, “Come with Me”
For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven:
A time to be born, and a time to die. 70 years is all we have, 80 if we are strong-Psalm 90 vs. 10. At 83 years, Mama Osy as we fondly called her, was super strong. Nonetheless, our Christian belief teaches us that the death of a Christian is a passage into eternity. Christians really don’t die, they fall asleep in the Lord. The New Testament is clear on this. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. But the body sleeps until the last day. Our beloved Mama Osy, has just fallen asleep ahead of us and she fell asleep with style, with prayerfulness, with faith, with courage, with grace, and with a heart filled with love and affection for all.
Mama Osy, family meant everything to you and perhaps one of your greatest accomplishments, was building a strong family and home environment. Your children and grandchildren were your treasure and your gift to them is a lasting heritage. You took special and utmost care of your children and ensured that they all attended some of the best schools in the country and came out with sterling performances which reverberated all over and we know you were very proud of the way they all turned out which is a testament to all your hard work, sacrifice, commitment and love for each and every one of them. 
Together with your late husband, Gwazuora and our late father Akunnia, you taught us all the value of family relationships, love for one another, and how to ever remain committed and loyal to them. You made personal sacrifices to keep the family united and strong including making one of the biggest sacrifices ever, of giving your son Okey up for the priesthood. Without doubt, no sacrifice can be greater than this. Indeed, your sacrifices did not go unnoticed and will never go away from our consciousness and that of the Church, the body of Christ.
You continued to show tremendous interest and support for the family and genuinely worried and prayed when you felt that things were not going the way they were supposed to and gave useful and constructive advices. We know you were proud of the way we all turned out which is a testament to all your prayers and love for each and every one of us. You bore your illness with equanimity, absolute faith in God and courageously too and never failed to tell us that you were going through your own purgatory in life as a preparatory ground for divine glory in Heaven and we have no doubt that you are now resting in the bosom of our Lord. Each time we visited you, you ended up offering prayers for us and showing more concern for our well being and safety.
You lived your entire life in consonance with the Christian tenet and was a prayer warrior in every respect. Your life was Christo-centric - you lived in Christ and died in Christ and thus shared in the victory of Christ over death. Your death is a celebration of life, for our Christian belief assures us that those who lived in Christ and died in Him shall share everlasting happiness in His bosom. Yours was a life that impacted positively on the lives of others
I am happy that you died in Christ who is your hope in death and as death is inevitable, every mortal must die. I console with the word of God in the book of wisdom 3:1-4, that the souls of the righteous is in the hand of our God, no torment shall ever touch them for their work will follow them. Your passing on is indeed a celebration of life, for our Christian belief assures us that those who lived in Christ and died in Him shall share everlasting happiness in His bosom. Yours was a life that impacted positively on the lives of others and I am exceedingly proud to be your nephew.
Rest in peace dearest Mama Osy! Adieu, until we meet again, to part no more. May your gentle soul rest in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ. To God be the glory for a life well lived.
Your nephew,
Chinedu Oguejiofor, FCA

We sympathize with our beloved family friends Emeka and his family for the loss of his mom. May the Almighty God comfort your family at this difficult time. We will keep you and your family in our prayer, and May her soul rest in perfect peace in Jesus name.

My family is deeply touched by the passing of our dear friends' - Cosmas, Ossy, and Father Oku - Mom. We believe that her legacy of a fulfilled life highlighting positive impact on humanity through tenacious engagement with Community and missionary activities guarantee her a place in Heaven. May God comfort your entire family and grant her Soul eternal rest.                       From The Family of Matt and Rosy Ekechi (USA).

Mamao, I knew you from my childhood and experienced your willful humility in the " Cross." You shared your time with us smiling beautifully from your heart, a rare quality in most people in your condition. You planted seeds of kindness, all to a row. 
I saw in you, a life of a true ambassador of Christ living out your cross and made it appear easy and light. This your sacrificial love is a little bit of a heaven to me, a virtue I personally encountered the number of times I had sat to chat with you in your chosen dwelling place in your house. My husband encountered your comforting hand of care on one of our visits from Oraukwu, and commended your wisdom which you cheerfully shared as through the saviors great Love. With all my heart, I say, adieu mamao for your smiles, and joyful times you shared. Mamao's life prayer of "Not my Will, Yours be done." will remain in my memory.
To Ossy, Mekus, Fr. Okey, Ogonna, Nnabueze, & Ngoo, and all the Oguejiofors, please take solace in Mamao's legacy, & virtue of " Willful humility." Adieu, dear!!!

Grandma lived a life graced by God and was always seeking to spread his love and teachings through her wisdom and kindness. As her words and memories live on through my father, I hope to ensure her love & kindness continue to live on through me.

Mamao,
You will be forever missed,you were unwavering in your Christian faith which gives us solace that you are resting in peace in the bossom of the Lord.

TRIBUTE TO A WONDERFUL MOTHER AND FRIEND MARY NKEMFULU OGUEJIOFOR (MAMAO AS WE CALLED YOU)

I met you about three years ago and it was as if you gave birth to me. You accepted and loved me as your own second daughter after your only daughter, Ngozichukwuka. The trust you had on me was enormous which made you spend hours with me filled with significant stories of your life and the family. These stories integrated me properly into your family. I will surely miss your good and sweet memories.
Your illness was a big cross but you told me always that you were undergoing your purgatory on earth and would go straight to God after your terrestrial existence. I prayed for you always that God should grant you your heart’s desire and I hope you are now resting in the bosom of the Lord. In your pains, you knew God, loved Him and remained ever joyful, peaceful and grateful for God’s superabundant blessings upon you and your family. You were a great woman of faith.

Although you had challenges as regards physical mobility for many years, you remained current through reading of the dailies, scriptural and inspirational works, and listening to social media. I remember your most popular station, Radio Sapientia, based at Onitsha, which you always tuned on to and constantly and vicariously participated in the Eucharistic celebration, the daily recitation of the Angelus and the Divine Mercy prayers. I remember the Divine Mercy we prayed together. How you articulately recited the long and inspiring prayer in English without even reading it from a text. Mamao, I really will miss all those gracious moments I shared with you.

Your generosity was contagious because you and I exchanged small gifts as friends, and as daughter and mother, this I will also miss very much. Your life touched my life in a very special way and gave me a different perception about pains and sufferings as you usually said; "Let God take control" There was no room or even need for worrying as you entirely surrendered yourself to the will of God in the circumstances of your life. I will forever miss your physical presence, but your sweet memories cannot be lost, and I hope and pray that we will meet again to part no more in God's kingdom in Jesus’ name. Amen.

REST IN PEACE MY BOSOM FRIEND AND MY MOTHER.
Sr. Ifunanya Anozie.

Grandma was someone who loved us, and I know will continue to watch over us from heaven. From our first family trip to the village, she has always been supportive and prayed for my own happiness. Thank you for the words of wisdom throughout the years and the loving memories.

Dear Cos, Lilian and the entire Oguejiofor's family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. We mourn and also celebrate with you, the great life that Mamao lived. May the good Lord continue to bless her legacy and may her memories live on, bringing solace to your hearts.
Adieu Mamao!
From Isaac and Vickie Okafor, Tennessee, USA

For every life has a purpose to fill, a purpose which us humans can seldom infer. But Grandma was a gift from heaven, whose purpose was to make this world understand what love, friendship, goodness, and humbleness was all about. Goodness belongs to heaven, and I know she is watching us from there, bestowing her beautiful smile upon us. May her soul rest in peace.

Dear Cos and Family May The almighty God be your strength during this mourning period. Even though Mamao is gone we know that she is resting in peace with the lord in heaven. Mamao lived an examplary life on earth that we all should emulate. She was a very simple but very gracious woman. She will be dearly missed. May her soul Rest In Peace .

Grandma, as your grandson, I would like to thank you for all that you have done for our family. You are our cornerstone. You provided numerous children, who are my wonderful parents, aunts, and uncles. You made our trips back home even more pleasurable and insightful. Although we mourn your loss severely, we are comforted by the fact that you are in a better place now - resting with Grandpa and the Lord. We love you Grandma, and you will be missed.

Dr. & Dr. (Mrs.) Steve Okoye Family of Ikenga Ogidi, parents of Dr. (Mrs.) Lilian Ngozi Oguejiofor, wife of Dr. Cosmas Nnabueze Oguejiofor
THE HOME-GOING OF OUR
SAINTLY MAMAO.
IFEATU lived A Most Catholic Christian Life of UNSHAKABLE FAITH IN THE ALMIGHTY GOD.
With Great and Inimitable Fortitude and Equanimity, she Cheerfully Bore her Ailment of over Thirty Years.
That MAMAO will Unequivocally Forever Remain IFEATU (A ROLE MODEL) for ALL who knew Her is Our CONSOLATION.
We ALWAYS QUOTE MAMAO’s OWN CONCEPT
Of What Should Be Our Attitude To PAINS OR SUFFERING: “O BU UGWU CALVARY ANYI KA ANYI NA-ARI”!!!
MAMAO’s Upbringing is Worthy of Mention. Often She would CITE Her Own Father in happy jests: “Thank You God My Heavenly Father!”
Ma o burukwa Nna m, MAMAO would add. It is little wonder, therefore, that Coming from this SOLID CATHOLIC BACKGROUND, MAMAO’s Son is A Reverend Father and her Younger Sister’s Daughter is A Reverend Sister!!!!
May MAMAO’s GENTLE SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE. AMEN.

A beacon of light when darkness threatened. A physical manifestation of love and benevolence. Grandma, you were someone who looked beyond yourself. You looked towards your children and grandchildren with the pride of a warrior. You were strengthened by the vines of your lineage, and we all knew that God channeled his grace and fervor through your spirit. Your joy even carried through the thousands of miles separating us. I love you Grandma. Thank you for always teaching CJ and I to be strong in hard times. I loved getting to know you and your life stories. May your beautiful soul rest in Heaven with Grandpa.

mama came , saw and lived an exemplary life of peace ,love and unity . She has left behind people who really cared and loved her , people who at this time would be wandering why now . Her efforts and contribution to mankind would continue to live in her children , and grand children that she has left behind . We all would definitely miss you . May the almighty Lord grant her the peace and love you Shared in Jesus name! Amen ...
Emeka/Milady/Emy /Azee

Spoke with my Grandma few days before her passing and she emphasized on the importance of prayers and family. She was a big part of my life growing up and always made sure she put me on the right path when i was being stubborn. I'll forever remember the great love and care she showed her grandkids and those memories will be cherished and passed on to future generations. Goodbye Grandma till we see again.

Mamao, we believe you are resting in Peace in heaven. You firmly believed that you are heaven bound, and will see no other purgatory in the after life, having paid your dues in your earthly sojourn.
Our people say "onyekwe, chia ekwe".
" Jee nke oma". You will be forever missed till we meet to part no more.

May your soul rest in peace with the Lord in heaven, for the little I know you , you always wears an enviable smile and a symbol of what happiness ought to be.
Bony Akwuba

The family of Oguejiofor may the Lord bless and comfort you during this time of grief.May the memories held deep within your heart, help to soothe you.Gone from our sight,but never our memories,gone from our touch,but never our heart.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.With heartfelt sympathy.
On Behalf of the Nwiloh Family

To the Oguejiofor family, sorry for the loss of your mother. There is no Precious person in the world than mother. I totally understand how you are all feeling, l know she can't be replaced but be assured that love never dies. Cherish those precious happy moments/days/years together. I pray you all keep the faith as "Mamao" has ran the good race and is now reunited with her creator.As well now interceding for us.My sincere condolences to all her loved ones.

On Behalf of Bonny & Beatrice Akwuba Family

Mamao,
Your demise caught me as a shock and I still can't believe you are gone. We will surely miss you. You lived a great life worthy of emulation. In times of distress you had this calm personality and I always remember you saying that no human being can make you take your life. Your spirituality and morality were worthy of emulation and defined your strong character. 
As an undergraduate, I frequently visited Adazi during our break and one of my cherished moment was to swing by and hear your words of advice, while enjoying your good meal. 
Before I left the country for graduate studies, you took time to write me a letter advising me to to work hard and always be prayerful.
Adieu Mamao, continue to rest with the Lord. May your soul rest in peace!
Ogbonna.

We extend our sincere sympathy to Emeka, Mavis and the entire Oguejiofor family on the loss of their beloved mother, Mamao, of blessed memory. We join our voices to those of others in giving praise to God for a life well lived and believe, from all we know about her, that she is resting safely in the arms of Jesus. These words from a beautiful hymn provide us with that assurance: For those we love within the veil, who once were comrades of our way, we thank thee Lord for they have won, to cloudless day. There are no tears within their eyes; with love they keep perpetual tryst: and praise and work and rest are one, with thee O Christ. Sleep on and take your rest Mamao. Willie and Glenna Quinn, Antigonish, Nova Scotia

Dear Cos and Emeka,
Our deepest sympathy is with you as you mourn the loss of your dear mom, Mamao. Judging from the quality gentlemen (Emeka, Cos, Fr., and others) she nurtured, which can only be possible by a disciplined upbringing, it is evident that your mom lived an exemplary motherly life. The adage that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree is very much validated here. My family and I will keep you in our prayers as you travel home to give Mama a befitting burial. May our good Lord welcome Mama's soul in His kingdom. Chris, Akudo, Nnaemeka, Kelechi, and Chiemerie (your Godson). Sacramento, California.