An icon the the world should emulate. A man that made the world accommodating for everyone, not just his children. The world has lost a great man. But I'm certain his legacy will last forever. Heaven has gained an angel.
May dad's soul rest in peace ️... Amen

Words failed me to expressed how much you will be truly missed my papa guy in-law. Your dismissed came as a shock to me after our brief discussion barely 10days. You were such a lovely in-law full of life. l thank God for living your life to the fullest. I wish you eternal rest Ojiba foundly called by daughter your daughter in-law.

Words fail me. We are confident that you are with the one who owns the universe. While we are mourning, Heaven gained your soul already.

Rest in Peace Sir.

Daddy as we fondly call you, we are happy that you lived a good life here on earth. I remembered vividly how you opened your warm embrace to me when I stayed in your house as a medical student. Oh I have not forgotten how we use to traverse the bush at NIFOR, watch network news, movies and your effortless and impeccable use of English language. Oh that sonorous voice during morning and night time prayers and family devotions. You took me in like a son and I'm personally consoled because I know that by the mercies of God your soul will find eternal rest in the bossom of our God.
Amen

I might not really know you in person but I am very optimistic that you were indeed a good and lovely person, due to the fact that you produced two of the most outstanding friends I came across in this life.

While it is with a deep sense of grief I write this tribute, I am consoled that Heaven has a lot to offer you in the life there after.

My heartfelt and sincere condolences to the immediate family of our departed Daddy especially Mr. Patrick and Emma.

May your soul rest in perfect peace.
Amen.

RIP Money maker Nwanka as fondly called by st Monica's parish.

This is still a shock even as the reality keeps hitting deep.
You were vibrant, strong and full of life especially from the last video i saw of you.
You were not just a man of ur beautiful family but also a man of the people, so humble, playful and always smiling.

I remember when i was still very young, the first day u heard the short form of my name, you told me its meaning in ibo and said i will be live long. You where really very playful and humble even with all the wealth you had.

You are till date one of the very few responsible performing dads i know out there and you will be highly missed.

Adieu Papa
Rest well till we meet never to path anymore
God bless ur beautiful soul as you journey down to him

We love you Papa!!!

Daddy your death came to me as a huge shock. Knowing well that we all had to eat, drink and laugh together just few weeks before this tragic and sudden departure. If I had known that that will be the last Supper, the last communion, the last dance, I would have stay longer and eat, have more conversations and listen to the messages you were trying to pass to us. Like you always told me about my wife, that I will have to come pay a second bride price to you. I was preparing for that, not knowing that you will not be here again to collect it. Oh! Death where is thy Sting! Oh! Grave where is thy victory!.
You always chose to take the ones we love, even without saying goodbye. We will only take solace in the fact that we shall see you again on the resurrection morning, but till then Daddy, We will continue to miss and cherish every moment we have spent together and will keep that with us till we meet to part no more. REST ON DADDY.
GODSTIME DESIMHI.

Sir, you were so full of life. Always jovial with an ever smiling face. Your great deeds will never be forgotten. You will be fondly remembered.
Rest in the bossom of the Lord until we meet again.

The Great St. John's Boys Model Secondary School, Fugar will not forget the impact you made in uplifting the school as PTA Chairman by joining hands to the Principals that worked under your leadership role.
In January, 2021 when you came to Fugar for Emma father In-law funeral, the little time I spent with you made me to understand more why friendship in school days are important to keep.
May our Mother Mary intercede for your shortcomings on earth
Rest On Sir

The first time I met you was in Guardian Angel Parish, Sir you treated us as your own. Only a true father take care of everyone around him. You were fill with laughter, life, peace and love. As you have left us to join the heavenly host, your sweet memories continue to give us hope. We miss you. Adieu Sir

Daddy ojiba,
I remember you from nearly 20 years ago, as if it was just yesterday. We were only kids, and you easily and lovingly welcomed me into your home. a family that always prayed and did everything together, I always looked forward to coming with your children to your house to spend days. I came as a friend, but you treated me like one of your own children, and I learnt from you how to pray for my offspring and lay a spiritual foundation for them, to help them build a string prayer life. Thank you sir, for being such a good and happy soul, and I know your children have the best dad in the whole wide world, because I see what you have raised them to become. They reflect your kindness, love and simplicity. If all fathers had a glimpse of the light you had in you, many of us would have made better adults.
I might not have been your daughter, but I looked forward to seeing you again after so many years, unfortunately, death came and took you away from the midst of us. But you remain in the hearts of those whose lives you touched, and that is more priceless than the sting of death.
May your gentle and happy soul be greeted by Empyrean hosts...and may Abraham prepare the warmest part of his bosom for you...heaven has gained an angel.
-Osasu

Just like yesterday pop, when you asked that we go for a race because I was heavily pregnant and I told you I will let you know when I’m ready but you didn’t wait till I was fit to run that race with you pops

We miss you but you will forever live in our memories.
Thank you for the time you made everyone around you happy
Adieu papa
Till we meet in the world beyond

Daddy when you came to our house some few weeks ago before leaving for Nigeria there was no sign that would be the last time we would see you. However we cannot question God as He has deemed it fit to call you to come and rest.

Thank you for taking me as your son and accepting my family as your own. You acted the talk of Love. May your soul rest in peace, may God comfort your entire family, grant them strength and wisdom. Amen.

You may not be here with us physically but certainly your legacy will live on through your children and the many lives you touched by your humble and receptive lifestyle.

Engr Ayemere & Ama Ogudo Family

A TRIBUTE TO A DEAR INLAW, SIR, CHIEF MATTHEW NWAKA (ALIAS ONYE DINMANAZU), BY CHIEF VINCENT OBI (ALIAS EZENNIA)

Two things he did that endeared him to me look very simple by all standards but they are very hard to believe.

Many will consider them inconsequential but I hold them very dear to my heart.

In discussions with him or when you tell him things he has not heard before, Chief Nwaka would always exclaim "YOU DON'T MEAN IT." That exclamation, which he first made so many years ago to me, still reverberates in my mind, especially now that he has passed on.

The second thing that he thrilled me with was his choice of a Chieftaincy title/name. Of all the bourgeois titles available in Igbo land, Chief Nwaka chose a modest title of ONYE DINMANAZU. This means that no matter what one does, people will always question your goodness behind your back.

It didn't strike me as a good title until I gave it a very deep thought, asked questions to learn that the title is rare Chieftaincy title/name, I was hearing for the first time.

Chief and Lolo Matthew Patricia Nwaka were made Chiefs at Okpuno Agude Autonomous Community at Ugwuoba, in Oji River Local Government of Enugu State, the same day I and my wife were honoured.

My brother-in-law is a wonderful, Godly man who seeks to please the Lord in all that he does. He upholds his children and grandchildren in his daily prayers, no wonder the Catholic Church found him worthy to be knighted.

He is blessed with Sons, Daughters and Sons and daughters in-law who are doing very well in their own rights. Recently, Chief and Lolo Nwaka were invited over to Canada where they were hosted to Chief Nwaka's 80th birthday party, never seen before across the world.

The Umenwa family in Okpuno, Ugwuoba, holds Chief Nwaka in a very high esteem. He is their best inlaw and no one in that family, including IGWE JOSEPH GBUYE, the traditional ruler of the area, jokes with him and his family. His wife, Patricia Nwagobenata Nwaka (nee Obi), is a very important and close daughter of the umenwa family a nd no body jokes with her. Once married to Chief Nwaka, the umenwa family also spread their love for Lolo to the Catholic Knight.

I talked constantly with them while they were holidaying in Canada and his voice did not in any way indicate that the end was near.

Our regret as a family was that Chief Nwaka would be sorely missed. However, the bond holding the families together will continue to grow from strength to strength. Adieu Sir Nwaka. We know you are resting in God's bossom until we meet again.