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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, M.E. Muoneke 83 years old , born on March 27, 1935 and passed away on March 11, 2019. We will remember her forever. She was a woman of commitment and devotion of all things she invested her time in. She is survived by her 6 children, 4 girls and 2 boys and other close relatives and in-laws. She had a passion for education that one could not deny.  Education was her life and she did everything in her surviving days to make sure she showed it. She was most recognized for being a Head Mistress of Ekulu Primary school in the 1970's. In the 1980's, she was the Head Mistress of University Primary School. Lastly, she was the Proprietress of the School of Infant Jesus & Mary.

March 17, 2019
March 17, 2019
Mrs Muoneke, dynamic headmistress of Ekulu Primary School, Enugu, my alma mater, who made it a beacon of excellence, may you rest in the LORD.
March 16, 2019
March 16, 2019
A Rare Gem
Mrs. Muoneke, a great woman of immense substance. You were indeed one of a kind. I remember our morning assemblies, your speeches of responsibility and attitude though powerful were all so gentle. You laid the best life foundation for most of us (Enugu kids) both educational and spiritual. Personally,You saw through my tough exterior, took me from Mrs. Ojukwu's class and placed me in Mrs. Chiakwa's class (one of my many blessings) and for that i am grateful.
A timeless icon!!! May your kind and gentle soul rest in perfect. Adieu!!!
March 16, 2019
March 16, 2019
Mrs Muoneke was also my headmistress in primary school, Great spirit, she was kind hearted , dedicated and a disciplinarian , she did not condone nonsense and she set the standard high for my primary school. University Primary School , Enugu , which happened to be one of the best primary school as at the time she was there. She dressed classily and inspired every child with her words. She stood for excellence and she was our icon.
You will be surely Missed Mrs Muoneke .
God guide you as you join the angels in heaven.
Adieu Mrs Muoneke .
March 16, 2019
March 16, 2019
I owe so much of the discipline I have as a woman today to Mrs Muoneke. She was a disciplinarian to the core. She disciplined the students, teachers and even parents! She gave University Primary School a pride of place in Enugu just by the standards she set. As a growing child, I was scared of her but I remember her personal letter to me in 1988, delivered by my mother, when she wrote to express her joy for my sterling performance in the First School Leaving Certificate Examination of the previous year! I loved the fact that I impressed her! I never got a chance to meet you as requested but you were one positive influence in my life I can't forget. Thank you for those challenges of reading and reciting news items during assembly times. How those helped in building up our confidence and eloquence! Thank you for everything and now, may your gentle soul rest in peace!
March 16, 2019
March 16, 2019
You were an Amazon, a woman of valour, you groomed us both in Character and learning, May GOD rest your soul,
Evergreen in our heart,
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March 16, 2019
March 16, 2019
You were a great woman, a mantle of leadership to all of us who attended university primary school at the time you were head.
You pushed us towards becoming great people. Thank you so much for having such great impact in our lives.
Rest in the bosom of our Lord ma..
March 16, 2019
March 16, 2019
Mrs Emmy Muoneke was the wife of our foremost beacon, Chief V N Muoneke,The Onunaekwuruoha of Isseke, who passed on just recently. For the sake of love, Lolo Emmy Muoneke in spite of all the soft life provided by her loving and caring children, had to follow her dear husband. She was kind hearted, ever cheerful, and very generous. The Royal Cabinet, and infact the entire Isseke Ancient Kingdom, will surely miss her. While we urge the children to bear this great loss with fortitude, we pray for the peaceful repose of her noble soul.
March 16, 2019
March 16, 2019
Rest in peace. You will forever be remembered by the legacy you created at University primary school.
March 16, 2019
March 16, 2019
May God rest your peaceful soul. Say me well to Mrs. Mabel Akaolisa, my mother, your bossom friend. Praying for your happy repose. - Fr. Onyedika Akaolisa.
March 16, 2019
March 16, 2019
Mrs Muoneke was my headmistress at University primary school Enugu campus. She was a disciplinarian . She was a mother to all. I really thank her for instilling discipline in me. We will surely miss her, our fashionista.
March 16, 2019
March 16, 2019
Mrs. Muoneke was an icon. She was revered by all and her teachers had the utmost respect for her. She made University Primary School number one in Enugu. Our school band was awesome, we were first in everything, marchpast, quizzes and all.
She was a perfectionist and had too much class and sauce. She would personally inspect our uniforms and finger nails and white socks and brown sandals. Policemen taught us how to march and play the band and so we were the best for as long as I can remember.
Our marching uniform was different and it was serious business, the teachers (Mrs. Ojukwu, Mrs. Amaka and Mrs. Away all of blessed memory) who coordinated the marching were always on point, as smart as ever and took the activity very seriously because they knew our headmistress would not accept a second position. 
Little wonder a good crowd pulled their children from Ekulu Primary School to University Primary School when she took up the new role as headmistress.
She made us pay attention to the news and recite morning information at morning assemblies and because she was a true Christian and a staunch Catholic she made everyone learn St. Paul's teaching on charity and Prayer to Angel Michael.
She would say "excellent" to the pupils who did well on assembly and to those who mumbled or forgot their lines she would say "ask her/him to.....? And the pupils would all respond "go on". Next time you would come better prepared.
She taught us to bow our small heads at the mention of the Name Jesus whenever we sang the school anthem. Mrs. Muoneke or Emmy Brown as my mother called was a legend in life and now in death.
When I compare my primary school under Mrs. Muoneke to what we have these days I shake my head knowing that it is a far cry from what we had.
Latecomers would pick every trash round the school as punishment and to an extent she knew most parents and would contact them if she saw a need to do so.
I can write a whole book about my beautiful headmistress. For now it's good night and never goodbye. Rest in peace aunty.
March 16, 2019
March 16, 2019
Mrs Muoneke was my headmistress per excellence at ekulu primary school. A good disciplinarian, a role model... She was Infact a goddess, she had this aura surrounding her that you can't fail to notice.. You helped mould a lot of people into who they are today, including me.. May God grant your soul eternal repose..
March 16, 2019
March 16, 2019
Good night Ma - rest in peace.......
March 16, 2019
March 16, 2019
She was my headmistress in University Primary School Enugu. She had an excellent spirit! I remember the first encounter I had with her was during morning assembly. She took me out and asked why my uniform didnt have a badge. As little as i was...i couldnt explain it. So she authorised a 3 days suspension letter and sent for my parents! I was in tears! Then I didn't understand it but now I do! That single act made me become very cautious of my uniform and my dressing till this day! And im sure my parents learnt their lessons too.
I loved Mrs Muoneke! Thank you ma for showing us the light and the right way to grow as little children. Thank you for giving us a great foundation as kids. Thank you for impacting our lives with values that has moulded us into who we are today! Thank you for your kind heart!
I know you are resting in Heaven!
You will be missed ma!
March 16, 2019
March 16, 2019
I left University Primary School in 1997 & I'm glad I attended such a Great School, suffice it to say that Mrs Moneke's input made it so!
Oh! How comely and brilliant she was!
I could still remember how the atmosphere used to be when you hear that Mrs Moneke is coming or passing; as quiet as a grave yard! Like she was a goddess! How disciplined and dedicated she was in the discharge of her duties as the Head Mistress. I remember the march past right from our classes to the gate at the close of school, the wonderful songs we learnt and sang, the morning assembly, so much brilliance she brought in that we all benefited from, enabling us have a strong foundation as kids. Honestly, Mrs Moneke is a rare personality, I really wish I got to meet you as an adult ma'am but I trust we'd meet at the resurrection morning. Until then.... Adieu!
Rest well!
March 16, 2019
March 16, 2019
Mrs Mouneke was my headmistres at University Primary school, Enugu Campus.She was a disciplinarian, she taught us how to work hard.The solid foundation she and her teachers gave us have continued to be a spring board for us to achieve greater heights. I remember her favourite song in those days, Infant Jesus!May her soul rest in peace! Accept my sincere condolences.
March 16, 2019
March 16, 2019
Awwwww. More than 20 years after leaving University primary school seeing her brought back fond memories.
She was indeed a great woman!! I remember she introduced the prayer of St Michael's the archangel every morning in school.
She had Class. She was a great leader. She recognised and championed the cause of good education. She was dedicated and disciplined.
I am glad for the opportunity to have been trained under her watch.
Rest in perfect peace Mrs M.E. Muoneke
March 16, 2019
March 16, 2019
Yes..she was my headmistress..i left in 1998. may her soul rest in peace
March 16, 2019
March 16, 2019
Mrs. Muoneke was my headmistress at University Primary School Enugu campus . I attended from 1997 to 2003. She left sometime in 2000 or so. I remember her making us sing songs like "Abide with me" and "Anyi agbagba na nchedo gi"
May her gentle soul rest in peace. She is indeed a great woman.
March 16, 2019
March 16, 2019
She was discipline, beauty and class personified. Mrs Muoneke the great headmistress of my primary school Ekulu. You raised pupils who are making a difference in the world today. May God console your lovely family. The legacy you have left should also be a source of strength for them always. May your gentle soul rest in peace
March 15, 2019
March 15, 2019
Mrs. Muoneke was my headmistress at university primary school and she was amazing. Thank you for all the positive contribution you made to our development. Rest in peace.
March 15, 2019
March 15, 2019
My headmistress at Ekulu Primary School and years later my son's headmistress at University Primary School.
She was awesome! She set high standards!
May the Lord welcome her home.She ran an excellent race.
March 15, 2019
Mrs Muoneke was my headmistress par excellence at Ekulu Primary School.She was an epitome of a true lady.she had the carriage,the finesse,the command,the beauty,the decorum,the aura,the confidence,the courage,the control,the respect.Everything that made her Special in the eyes of a young under 10 years pupil.An impression that has lasted nearly 40years.She helped shape me.Oh she was so beautiful and elegant and her carriage and personality was unique.God bless her soul.i am truly blessed to have known her.i admired her alot.sad she is gone but I am holding onto the beautiful memories I have of her.To Lota&Nwamaka my sisters for life&other family members I say take heart.mum was an institution and anembodiment of everything Education.Hold unto the memories of mum and remain strong.we mourn with you and share in your grief.She will be Sorely missed.My Special headmistress may the Angels of the lord bear you safely to heaven.Eternal rest grant her oh lord.Adieu Mrs Muoneke.God bless your soul
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Mrs. Muoneke was my principal in UPSEC, and I fondly remember her for so many good things. Rest in peace ma'am
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Tribute to my Aunty. Mrs Emi Muoneke nee Brown

April 14, 2019

Death knocks at our door daily with out any fear neither favour. So it is in our native language my surname Amu comes from the word "Aimulogire" which means "death is not only for the poor man".


I have pontificated on the ugliness of the name while thanking God my forefathers changed it to Amu.

Anyway my thoughts led me to the fact that poor did not mean financial poverty but a person in lack of goodness and mercies.

Afterall the wickedness in high places and evil Practitioners here death saw it fit to take my rich Aunty Emi!!!!!!

Aunty was rich in love. My aunt was a billionaire in love. She was too quick to forgive. I cannot remember a day when I heard her voice raised in anger. You may call her a politician as many did...she was simply an epitome of God's love.

Aunty was stupendously rich in grace....an elegance flowed from her. From her dress to her makeup to her eloquence. Her table manners and her smile. Her peace loving nature and her easy steps. It was for me a reminder that God's grace is sufficient for His followers. 

Aunty was wealthy in mind and body. Of a sound mind was she. Who can doubt her ability as a teacher when almost all her children ended up as doctors and architects....well with one or two lawyers.....

My aunty was richly blessed with Abraham's blessings ....see Vivian, Emeka, Maureen,  Ifeoma, Ofunne, Ugonna, and Lota....a nation of wisdom born to my aunt. 

I won't be greedy. I wont take up space. Suffice it to say "Lord I thank you for the Matriarch of the Brown family you graced us with. A mother, wife, teacher, administrator, per excellence. She was the gest gift of heaven to us."

As you journey into eternity Aunty, know that the Lord fulfilled His word in your life....you were a tree planted by the riverside that bore fruits in and out of season and watered by the living springs of the Holy Spirit. Richly blessed were you my Aunty. Richly to be blessed in eternity. The sojourn on earth is over. VICTORY is yours and now a beautiful rest well earned is your portion.

Aunty, Chukwu di ebube. His mercy is upon you. Your children do not know poverty or shame. They toi have been watered by tour goodness. Don't look back. Go on sweetest Aunty Emi. 

Rest well my beautiful aunty. Rest well and know you live on in all our hearts.

Femi Giwa-Amu on behalf of the SIO GIWA-AMU family

She was a visionary who shaped our future

March 16, 2019

Mrs. Muoneke was visionary in everything she did. Her standards are yet to be exceeded. From “Little King so fair and sweet, see us gather round thy feet,” we sang at assemblies to St. Paul’s teaching on charity, “If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels but have no love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal...” we had to memorize, she educated not only our minds but our souls. She made her schools the benchmark for academic achievement with rigorous standards and a well rounded curriculum. No detail was ever overlooked, I remember when she wanted to form her UPS Enugu music band, she took us on several trips with Mr. Ukwuani to our sister school, UPS Nsukka, where the music teacher there, Mrs. Umeh, diligently brought us up to speed. She taught by example, she applauded success and shunned mediocrity. We were an extension of her vision of reaping a better tomorrow by sowing the right seeds today.

What you do for yourself dies with you but what you do for others remains and is immortal. Mrs. Muoneke lives on in our minds and in our prayers.

May the angels bear herup on the breath of dawn

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