Forever in our hearts Mama.
Continue to rest in the bosom of the Lord.

I miss you so much Grandma,
Today marks a year without you, meals without you, calls without you, loses and wins without you, tears of joy and sadness without hearing your voice and seeing your face. Your presence has created a hole no one or thing can fill.. I miss you grandma so so so much you can’t begin to comprehend. Grandma i know you’re looking down on me from heaven, you’re in a better place dancing with grandpa and I pray to God someday, yes when the day comes I’ll see you again.. I love you grandma and I miss you.

-Lyna Albert

Celebrating my Mama. I know you found peace and rest as it is written in the book of Isaiah 57:1-2. I know you are looking down now and smiling. Yes keep smiling, it keeps us going. Love you forever my Mama, till we meet again.

Mum, rest in peace. And deep inside ur positive room may angels and flowing nice rivers, fresh air, come to you. May God bless u forever.
U'll always be in my heart !

Grandma, I miss you so much. Day by day I miss you more. No day goes by where I dont think about you or where I dont wish you could come back. It has really been difficult without you and I am still trying to deal with the pain, but sometimes I feel like it is too much to handle. I love you so much grandma. I really wish you were still here. Just to talk to me, I dont need anything more. Just us talking, laughing and having fun. You advicing me on how to do things, sending me prayers, telling me how proud I make you, even though I dont do the right things all the time, but you still have my back no matter what and leading me to the right track. I pray every day that God should make it easier for me and help me deal with this pain, but it never gets easy. Not for the moment maybe, but I hope someday. I know grandma you are always by my side in every situation. I love you so much grandma, my love for you is undescribable. I know you are happy with our creator and I just miss you so much.

Am I crying Yes am I sad Yes why ? Mama because I miss you somuch, but am also happy because I know you made heaven. I woke up early listening to you sing thanks for always sending us audios and videos. I listen to them all the time. I love you somuch. Happy birthday my love my sunshine my life my all. You showed up today and I am soo greatful. Thank you mama. We all miss you somuch. Your grandkids miss you and they are always talking about you. I love you dearly my mama.

My Mama, my confidant, my biggest fan,
Can this cycle of shock, hurt, despair ever stop? I still comb my fingers through my hair everyday believing it's a dream, hoping to wake up from the dream someday. Your pure, unwavering and endless love, I miss. I am incomplete without you. All the hand written notes for my Mama, I still haven't stopped writing because you loved and I know you will never stop reading them. Mama my endless love, engraved in my heart.

I could not get into the tributes page so easily.
But I finally succeeded.
I have said much about sister Mercy , as I always called her. Yes she was like my elder sister from the same womb.
It’s so difficult to define this God-given ángel in a nutshell. She was an enbodiment of love, care, and concern for those who came close to her. I have hardly seen her angry. Always with her eternal smile. Her presence always brought warmth to the environment. Always calm in the face of adversity. A true Christian . May God receive her in his kingdom for eternal rest

Mama, you had been a God-sent angel on this earth for His children. You cared so much for everyone regardless of whether they were your biological children or not. You welcomed me and my family into your home and you took care of me as your daughter. I still remember how you advised us on being responsible and how to face the challenges in life as women. You were a simple, loving, caring, and welcoming mother. I've always been forever grateful. True, we will miss you, but we believe you are in a perfect place with God! Go well, Mama! Let your beautiful soul continue to RIP.

A Mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take. My most heartfelt condolences to all who were blessed to love and have been loved by Mama. Unable are the loved to die, for love is immortality.

I have tried so much to write but keep postponing because I couldn’t bring myself to do it. Mama the shock of your death and that of my mum makes me look at life differently. I remember you calling me on the 11th of March two days after my Mum died crying seriously that her death was a shock to you. Little did I know that was the last time I will hear your voice. I kept wondering why you didn’t call again to console me like you promised mama not knowing within that short time you were also battling with your sudden health attack. Mama you and my mum should Rest In Peace.

Love you till we meet to part no more.
Yvonne Ndikum

Dear Mama,

It is unfortunate that I never got a chance to meet you nor speak with you. However, I am thankful I get to experience a part of you through Mabi.
I have heard so many great things about you, and I am convinced that if you were seated amongst us today, giving us directives on how to remember you, you would echo profoundly the enduring words of Elizabeth Frye in the poem, "Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep:"

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the star shine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each loving thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I do not die.

You will always be loved and remembered.
A toi les fleurs, à nous les larmes

May your soul rest in peace. Greatness in you is seen in your children, Mabel in particular . I can imagine how gentle a mother you were❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

The day I heard you went to meet the lord it has never been easy for me to accept it till now.
When you were alive you taught me many things.
You taught me how to love unconditionally
You taught me how to live life to the fullest
You taught me how to have fun and laugh
You always called me your beautiful daughter. But I know you’re in the right place and we will meet again.
your life has been a great testimony for many a loving person. words can't be enough to describe you.
I really miss you my beautiful mother.
we celebrate You today and forever.

Your beautiful daughter

OMG!!! From whom shall I hear "my brother Charles, is my wife there? let me talk to her "
Sister, as you go ahead to meet our parents, we will greatly miss your loving presence...best regards to them and may you all intercede for us, for peace and happiness to return to our family.
Sister, the pain I feel is so great...your departure is a bomb shell!!!
It's hard to say "GOODBYE"...May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
I thank God for the grace of your life and for making you my sister and adviser. Thank you for all you ever did for me during your earthly life...the kids, my wife and I are forever grateful...REST ON MY SISTER

Your Brother; Mfor Egbe Charles, (Bafoussam)

Mami, you were a beautiful woman inside out. The first time I met you was in my auntie’s Birthday party and we just clicked. Mani you treated everyone you met as if they were your own. I have been going through the motherly messages you sent to me and I feel so much pain. and cry . When you were in hospital I kept praying for you, your passing on came as a shock to me but only Father God knows why. Continue to rest in the Bosom of the Lord Mami. Your memory and legacy will live on forever sweet mum.

Grandma you were such a caring, compassionate, and loving person. You always made sure everyone was happy and always put others before yourself. You were always there for me and were always the first person I turned to when I had any problems. Thank you for all the valuable lessons you have taught me, which will stick with me for life. You were so kind to everyone you met and I still remember all the times my friends would tell me how nice you were every time they left the house. I regret all the times I would stay in my room rather than spending quality time with you.
It is still such a shock that you have gone so soon. I miss and love you so much grandma.
Rest in peace.

Mama, even though you are gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. You are now with the heavenly angles, Rest in perfect peace.
Mama mercy Bessem till we meet again.

Oh death, oh death. You have taken another precious soul from us. Oh Mama Bessem, little did i know that 07.04.21 will mark our very last communication. You answered the phone saying, Viv Mambo instead of Viv Forbia. You got us mixed-up and although you realised the error, in your words "you both are one to me". Mama Bessem, thank you so much for the love and care you showed me. You endlessly prayed with me and enriched my life with wisdom. I cannot express the void you have left behind. Rest in perfect peace mama and please keep praying for us.

Dear Grandma,
The best granny in the whole universe. You were always there for me when i needed someone to talk to . I love you so much . You taught me so so much in life .You were my advicer and my comforter . I miss you so much granny and it hurts knowing your not physically there with me but i know u are always there with me spiritually . Every moment i have spent with you  still runs through my mind each day.
I wish you were still here with me every time i think of you i feel like a big part of my heart and life is gone. You made me able to be who i am today . You taught me how to cook , to be a better woman and a better version of myself . You helped me move closer to God with the early morning and late night prayers . You inspire me in so many different ways . You never judged me , you were so fair and just . You made my day every time i would visit you in your room.
The fact that on your day i would be singing with my God given voice for you is a big thing for me . It is honor for me to sing for you since i know that you love my voice , my singing and will always be my number one supporter. I know that deep down no matter what you are always going to be looking over me . When you travelled i was praying for you to come back to me but i know that everything God does happens for a reason and i know you are in a better place .
Typing this wasn't easy at all since i started to tear up at the thought of you and the memories we shared . I love you and will always.

It was with a heavy heart when I heard the sad news. Auntie Mercy, was a Mum to all the Tagho children. A personal favorite junior sister to my Mum: Anna Shembu Tagho nee Simo. My Mum still can't believe this is true. As she tells me, you both spoke a few days before....

You will be forever remembered. The days you will visit as kids from up country. Arrey Enow your daughter is like our sister because of the time she spent with us during her Saker years.

May the good Lord continue to bless you where you are. We shall miss you. However, we just have now to live with the will of God. To the Tataw's, please accept sincere condolences from the Tagho's. Stay blessed.

Rest in peace Mama.

Mommy Tattaw...
It saddens my heart so so so much to write this tribute...
I was looking forward to meeting you in person...
Mama, the moment Mabi introduced me to you, you took me as your own child.Mama your calls, your messages of faith, your encouragements. Mama you had so much Faith in Christ that is the best thing i learnt from you. You told me Mabi is my sister let me not leave her alone...Mama THANK YOU for giving me such an Amazing sister. Tiku and Bessem too, mama you did a marvelous job in raising these great men and women who are impacting the world. You left too soon mama but God needs you by his side.
Farewell Mommy Heaven has gained a new Angel.

My dear woman of God, a compassionate and selfless woman. I will miss you and words alone can not put together the way I feel of your passing. You will really be missed. Sweet well Ma Mercy, you will be missed. Love you loads

Mama! Dear Mama!
The biggest shock … that you left so soon, so suddenly. So young! It’s been hard to write this eulogy, it still feels so raw!

I miss your smile, your kindness and your love. I miss your beauty, your elegance and quiet dignity. You had everything but valued nothing. You spoke little but offered immense wisdom and encouragement.

I enjoyed your delicious meals regularly. You cooked the most scrumptious koki and ensured I had some for the freezer. You treated me no less than a daughter and gave everyone so much love and tenderness. All I’ve ever seen you do is give, give and give.

You lived a Christian life and enriched everyone who met you. You practically raised your two grandchildren here in the UK and should rest reassured that you gave them a rock solid start in life. They’re confident, independent, respectful and well-mannered children, thanks to you. You taught them to start and end everyday with God and to cater for themselves.

Mama, you radiated God’s love, energy and light that will shine forever. We will cherish your beautiful memory for the rest of our lives. Rest in perfect peace Mama, until we meet again.

Jane Longla Vinan

Sister Mercy Bessem Ashu Egbe epse Tataw, my “namesake”, Ashu Egbe Martin’s first seed. You were a mother, grandmother, sister and aunt to many, even to those who had no biological lineage with you, you reached out. Your legacy glitters in the life of your children. You will be dearly missed. Hope you are in the bosom of the Lord and have found peace and rest eternally. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Fly with the angels. Adieu sister.

On the 5th of April I received your call;
"My wife ( as you fondly called me), you would have heard that I am gone"...
I replied; " No way My Husband!!!. It is well with you. God is on The Throne"...after a lengthy conversation, you said the doctor was around and you promised calling later...
On the 10th it was a different story!!!
I can't stop crying...my heart is broken...
I pay you homage not just as a sister in-law, mother in-law or husband...but for the LOVE you showed me and your children.
The passion and dedication *to nurture and make grow...your kindness knew no boundaries and I greatly admired you lots for that*.
If tears could hold a stairway and memories a lane, I WILL WALK RIGHT TO HEAVEN AND BRING YOU BACK...
You might be gone physically but you live on in our hearts.
We love you...God loves you more...
We've gained A HEAVENLY ANGEL, MY HUSBAND, MY LOVE... WATCH AND PROTECT US.

In our hearts forever,
My Husband,
FARE-THEE-WELL
Your Wife, ANDIENSA Mary BUH EGBE
Bafoussam

Mama, Sweet Mama
I refuse to speak if you in the past
Because you still very are
A beautiful soul, Mothering personified
Our world will not be the same
But I’m thankful we have a piece of you
in Mabi and the lingering memories of your gentle demeanour
Thank you for your faith, love and care
I miss you

Dear Grandma,
it‘s been 3 months now and I am missing you so much. I miss your voice and to talk to you on the phone. You are the most loving person I know on earth and you will always be. It was an honor to call you my grandma. I thank you for always being there for me when I needed you. I don‘t know why God took you so soon grandma. I will always love you grandma and you will always be in my heart. My love to you is endless. Thank you for everything you gave me and the blessing you gave me grandma.

Your grandson
Bessong-Tambe Djameel Kimelo Tataw

Grandma,so we called affectionately. You were a heroine of the Tataw's and Us the Epie's. We tapped from your love Fountain and overflowing largess.

How can we forget 9years ago,when you broke your little gold safe and pulled out coins worth tens of thousands to pay the hospital bill of a little born baby girl who later bécame your namesake- MercyBessem?

How can we forget how you milked us with paletable eru whenever we called...?

How can we forget the motherly and Godly counsel you gave our young marriage?

Mama, your race is run,and we run too Knowing that one day, we must bow to your example.

Go well, go with the peace of the Lord, you served so dedicatedly.

Oné regret we got...You went too soon,alas!
We love you and stuck in our hearts...
YOU WILL EVER BE...
PA & MA EPIE (For the family).

Mama for the short time i knew you, through my husband you showed me love and care so much that i never wanted you out of our side but you promised coming back after a short stay abroad . When the news of your death reached us it was a shock to us , but God knows best go well mama till we meet again.We all love you so much your grandsons will miss you so much.

Boh Mercy. We had not seen since we left school only to see you in England. Then I got used to your calls, text messages, not to talk of your last visit when we chatted till midnight, reminiscing about the old school days and my visit to you in Kumba etc. Oh! How I wish I knew these were the last times we were spending together. How I cherish them now. They keep playing back in my mind; those words of wisdom spoken softly but assertive. Boh. You went so quick. However, I know you are a child of God and He'll keep you in His bossom till we meet again in the morning. Goodnight my friend. See you in the morning when the trumpet of the Lord shall sound and we shall all be reunited in gloryland to part no more. Sleep well, sleep in the Lord. Goodnight my love.

Mama we love you,but God love you more. RIP mama .

EULOGY FOR A DEAR CLASSMATE, FRIEND AND SISTER.    
                
We, the Class of 1971 from the prestigious Saker Baptist College-Victoria, today Limbe, got into the above college the same day with Mercy Tataw nee Egbe.

Most of us were meeting for the first time except those who went to the same Primary School. We were all young, vibrant and excited to be in the great “School by the Sea”. We soon coined our own class name (as it is the tradition in Saker), “The Mayors of The Palace“.

We were molded to grow up loving each other as sisters and that we are till date .The Lord used each of us to be a blessing to the other. We had perculiar ways and the Administration didn’t take long in noticing that. To us and some tutors, we were simply the ‘BEST’.

Our dear sister, Mercy, whom we are mourning, was on the calm, cool side. She was soft spoken, gentle, kindhearted, caring, motherly, all attributes which certainly caught the eyes of her late husband, Albert. As a daughter of a Police Commissioner, her pleated uniform was always well starched and ironed.

After the five quality years in Saker we continued being each other’s keeper. Mercy’s best moments were when we were together either for our yearly Annual General Meetings or on other special occasions. In fact the last time most of us saw her was a couple of years ago during the funeral of one of our Grandmas. Mercy was to travel to the U.K in the evening of that same day. Could she separate from us? We kept reminding her to leave but, my word!, she enjoyed every minute of that day with us. Finally, she very reluctantly left for the airport. That was the last time most of us saw her, but thanks to social media, we were constantly in touch through our forum.

Yes, she told us she was going into hospital and as usual, we shared prayers, wished her a quick recovery hoping she will walk in and out of the hospital in no time. But No! No! We only got news that she had passed on. What a bombshell, what a shock!

Dear Lord, we thank you for all the moments we shared together, moments we shall ever treasure. We also thank you Father, for all your love and kindness towards our sister throughout her earthly life.

At this time of deep grief, we want to assure our sister’s children that we are praying to the Father of all comfort to give them comfort. We shall sorely miss her but knowing she is no more in pains, we gladly commit her soul to God Almighty.

Boh Mercy, Rest In the Lord till we meet to part no more.

Fondly,
“Mayors of the Palace “
“Class of 1971”.

Dear Grandma
  It's me ''miyam'' your anointed last grand baby. i love and miss you grandma. kisses. I will never forget you. you will always be in my heart and mummy keeps all the songs you sang for me and one day when i am old and the lord calls me i will sing them to you. Grandma i will play basketball and you will cheer from heaven.
love you grandma
  
Liam Eneke Baiye

Dear grandma,
   You were so kind and sweet like candy . You loved God somuch, that is why i love you somuch grandma. You are so special and blessed. Thank you for loving me the way you did. Thank you for always encouraging me and seeing just the best in me. Thank you for raising my mum to be just like you, thank you for giving me a wonderful mother. Thank you for bringing lots of peace, joy and love in my home and thank you for making us know God more and more each day.
  I love you somuch grandma and just so you know mummy promised to register me for gymnastics so i will do that for you. Thank you grandma because mum does all the things you advised her to.
  I miss you grandma and i love you
  Love Tahlia.

Dear Grandma,
 Thank you for always being there for me when i needed you the most. Thank you for loving me and my brother and sister the way you did. Thank you for teaching me the word of God. You taught me how to be a good boy and always refer back to my bible when things go wrong. you always wanted me to become a good man and to preach the word of God and that is the right thing to do grandma. i will make you proud because that is the path i have chosen with the help of God.Grandma thank you for given me a very good life. I love you grandma and i miss you somuch. one more thing grandma i am learning to play long tennis and i know you will watch and direct me from above.
 Love you grandma
your father your son and grandson Ashu.

The news broke out that morning like thunder and lightning when I heard a voice saying, “she is gone”. I looked around and I was wondering whether I was half asleep. But no!!! I was wide awake. And behold, she was no more!
Mama, as I used to call you, can’t you realize I miss those calls three times a day? Don’t you think I still need spiritual advise and encouragement when life challenges arise? Can’t you understand why I could tell you anything? Why did you just walk away with this trust?
People like you usually understand when the moment comes to go back home, but when I spoke to you the day before, you gave me so much hope. Now everything is gone except the fact that you taught me how to build my hope on a solid foundation, that is, the Lord Jesus Christ. Your sudden departure has only reminded me that “all is vanity”.
There is so much sorrow as we mourn helplessly. The girls are confused. The boys lack words to express themselves. The hundreds of children you cared for, have nowhere to go to. But the joy of the lord is our strength.
As you lay down to rest in the bosom of our Almighty God, do not forget to continue to do what you knew how to do best, interceding for others.
Like I always told you, you were such a lovable person. I will always love you until we meet again to part no more. I do not know how that lonely journey feels like, but your kids and I will pray for your safe arrival. Mama, my heart is heavy…….. Sleep well!!!!!

https://youtu.be/4M-zwE33zHA

 My song for you Mama, the one we sang together many times, Iet's sing it again.

    Mama in my heart forever ♥

Mama the mama, my gentle, calm, sweet and soft spoken woman of God. You were like the wise man who built his house on rock. When the rain and flood came, the house did not fall (Matt 7:24-25) That's how close you walked with God, Mama, even your grand children, Rosie and Charlie, would testify to this and I believe you are resting in His bosom now although God has called you home, your legacy will remain standing tall and firm forever.
During our many conversations over the years I learnt of your understanding of God's word, you never looked down on anyone. Mama, what you saw was God in everyone who crossed your path.

1 "Do not be worried and upset," Jesus told them. "Believe in God and believe also in me. 2 There are many rooms in my Father's house, and I am going to prepare a place for you. I would not tell you this if it were not so. 3 And after I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to myself, so that you will be where I am. 4 You know the way that leads to the place where I am going." 5 Thomas said to him, "Lord, we do not know where you are going; so how can we know the way to get there?" 6 Jesus answered him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life; no one goes to the Father except by me. 7 Now that you have known me," he said to them, "you will know my Father also, and from now on you do know him and you have seen him." (John 14:1-7)

Adieu Mama,
Farewell until we meet again

My dearest and sweetest Grandma,

Thank you for being the best Grandmother I ever could have dreamt of. Thank you for always being there for me, for listening to me and always helping me whenever I needed your help.
You always made sure, I prayed and read my bible daily, something that has become part and parcel of me.
I'll never understand why God had to take you so soon.
It was an honor and a privilege being able to call you my Grandma , which I always will treasure and thank God for.
I miss writing with you and talking to you on the phone. I miss you Grandma! But I know you are in heaven, with Grandpa, watching over all of us.
I love you so much words can not describe Grandma.

Your granddaughter
Bessem Naemi Aurelia Tataw

Mama I'm still to digest the shocking news of your demise. Mama you were so full of life, vibrant, charitable, courageous and above all very prayerful. Mama your memories are so fresh in my mind. I remember how you surprised me when I lost my mum. You immediately came and spent some days in my house consoling me. That singular act meant so much to me than what you thought. I will forever cherish those moments. You treated me just like your immediate daughter. I can't count numerous times you cooked your delicacies and sent to me.

Mama please forgive me for the times I misjudged your generosity. Little did I know that you will soon leave and was just doing your best to serve God in that way.

When I called you while at the hospital, you sounded so strong, we both lamenting on the kind of food you were being served and I assured you of my prayers hoping you will be discharged very soon. Little did I know that was our last conversation. 

The day God took you home, a million times we missed you, a million times we cried, and if love could have saved you, you could never have died. We love you mama but God loves you more.

Adieu mama till we meet again.

My Mama.., My Mama Mama, Precious Mama, My Mama who does not sleep, My Mama who does not rest, My Mama on Eagles wings, mbombo, blessed Mama, my beautiful Mama, Angelic Mama, honorable Mama answer these your names with that your usual smile and then laughter when I call. Weh!! Mama your endless beautiful names. I am glad I can still hear you say "Bessssseeeemmmm, you too much oooohhhh!!! tell me wetti you want." I miss you so bad. Rivers of waters run down from my eyes day and night. Without you Mama, the pain is unbearable but I know you want us consoled. I know you are doing your usual job, encouraging, consoling and wiping everyone's tears. I can feel you Mama, I can hear you. Thank you for loving us so much, thank you for making us strong, you never gave up, you were never discouraged, you used the Bible to bring us up, you spoke to us in hymns and psalms. We are grateful our Mama. You live on my beautiful Mama. I love you always till we meet again on that glorious day. To Papa, tell him well done. We are never tired of talking about him. Thank him for us and tell him, He is alive in us. He didn't depart. We will always love him. I love you my Mama.

Maizzz boh my sister, it's been almost three months l've not got a phone call from you - just to check on me as you often did. You told me you will be coming back home soon - " Ah, na dis pikin dem di keep me here!" - so you will say. That you are no more of this world is sounding like a nightmare. Many times, l've had to pinch myself to know if it is for real. Hmmm, how your voice continues to echo in my mind's ears!
   Ours was a pleasurable God given journey from when we met in Saker Baptist College, to your passing. We had memorable times, even when distance separated us. Fond thoughts of you and Albert will remain indelible in my mind. Thank you for making the children know me. I will remain the Auntie Pauline they've always known.
   Chaiii boh Maizzz, who will be my roommate when we next meet for our Mayors' ( class ) get together!! You couldn't make it when we met in Douala last year and though absent, you made sure l had a comfortable room to myself, while promising to be with us this year. The Almighty God has decided otherwise and l bow to His will and thank Him for the wonderful time He enabled us to have together.
   Yes boh, as we grew older, your love for the things of the Kingdom of God became so manifest. In Rev. 14:13, it says "... Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, .. they will rest from their labour..". With this in mind, even though l am broken by your demise, l believe that you are resting in peace in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ.
  Rest well my friend and sister. I miss you.
     Pauline WETE

From Fritz Tabe Tambi
Tribute to my cousin, MERCY BESSEM EGBE TATAW

Mercy, how I admired that name and you; my beautiful sister in Saker Baptist College, Victoria; wîth a perculiar soft and pleasant disposition, typical of a girl child who was the firstborn in a large polygamous family. I could sense your pride in me, the Sasse student who was your brother! Then I got the shock of my life, a shock shared by all those who knew you especially your class and college mates:Mercy was married shortly after graduation.
What seemed a disaster quickly turned out to be a blessing for you; indeed God works in surprising ways! You were happy and were blessed with beautiful healthy children in quick succession, like your mother, Ma' Agi, before you. I began to think there was some wisdom afterall in that decision of my uncle, the dynamic Police Commissioner, Martin Ashu Egbe, your dad.
We were always in touch and I remember you were the first to congratulate me when I gained admission into CUSS, the newly established medical school in the University of Yaounde'. I remember vividly the phrase in your letter, "How did you manage?"
Another incident that marked our intimate but distant relationship was during my cross country transfer in February 1978 from Akonolinga to Nkambe when I, my wife Dorah ( your junior friend in Saker) and baby Malua stopped to see you and the family in Mbengwi where your husband, Tataw, was Police officer. He gave us a lovely dog he had named 'Medor'; a name we've kept for our dogs until today.
Our senior days brought us closer in Bonaberi-Douala but we still were out of sight because you had to take your husband overseas for medical treatment. Unfortunately, he transited after several years of treatment abroad. The widow you became; it was but proper to become an international baby sitter to your grandkids.
You have finally transited while in one of your many overseas homes. Rest in peace in the land where your husband, mum and dad had preceded you.

Dr Fritz Tabe Tambi,
Your beloved 'bro'.

Dear Mum Bessem- it was so lovely to see you after such a long time. Now you are gone again and I regret all the missed opportunities. Look after us all. Thank you for your gentleness and kindness.

When Mama was alive I met her at Winner's chapel church Cameroon ,Mama was a good mother to me she developed a type of motherly love for me that I never expected the last time we communicated was on women's day this year I never knew that she would go just like that .Good night Mama

Mama, Madam Commissaire, Moh Ta-Asuegbe. It is me your Associated Son Maxwell. You remembered these are names l like calling you. It was to my greatest non-plus when thunder news stroke me that you are undertaking a non return journey, l could not belief it until this moment that me and your grand children have waited for our multiple melody songs and prayers to no avail, then the bird sound of no return started ringing in us. Mama, l remembered how you loved me and proved to me that not only my biological mother is my mother but another mother like you could do even more than my own biological mother. Mama, this your journey beyond is very merciful full of grace, honour and humility. You are very wonderful Mama. Where you are going, there is peace, forgiveness, tolerance and the environment CALM whereas here there is war, hatred, intolerance and the environment very HOSTILE . So Mama, you are fine. You had a Clean mind and you have left an indelible footprint that you will never be forgotten. No more crying because l know HIMSELF decided at the right moment to call for you. Good bye Mama, no more tears wishing you a wonderful journey. You are blessed. Your Associated Son Maxwell.

Mama Tataw, you fought a good fight ( Timothy 6:11) and eventhough it seems to me your time on this earth is cut short, Mama Tataw Mercy however,lived a fulfilled life as can be seen with her children and lives forever.

This is the legacy you have left and it will live forever. I can vividly recall my visit to Limbe after another great loss to this family. Mama did not only welcomed me as a friend to her daughter Bessem Mercy Tataw to her home, but treated me has her son. This memory has never left my mind and I believe this was just who she was and she blessed many who met her.

I will join my friend Bessem N. Mercy Tataw and her siblings to mourn the departure of their loving mother to eternity and celebrate the life she lived in this world especially as mama Tataw devoted her life to love and serve God and helping the less fortunate. I know your soul is in Heaven and God's angels are rejoicing this victory.

May your soul RIP mama Tataw.

Big sis Mercy, l still can't believe you have gone. You will forever remain in my ❤. Rest in peace with your maker.