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This memorial website was created in memory of our mom, Mercy Igwe who passed on to glory on the 31st of July 2019. 

FUNERAL SCHEDULE
Wed, 4th Sep, 2019.
Wake Keep
Time: 6pm
Venue: Late Sir J.O.N. Igwe's compound, Umuoloo, Umuokanne Autonomous community, Ohaji/Egbema LGA Imo state

Thurs, 5th Sep, 2019. 
7:00AM: Body leaves Imo Specialist Hospital, Umuguma, Owerri, Imo State.  
9:00AM: Lying in state at her residence, Late Sir J.O.N. Igwe's Compound, Umuoloo, Umuokanne, Ohaji Egbema LGA., Imo State.
11:00AM: Funeral service at St. Peters Cathedral Church, Umuokanne, Ohaji Egbema LGA., Imo State.
12:00PM: Internment 

Sun, 8th Sep, 2019
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Outing Service
Time: 10am
Venue: St. Peters Cathedral Church, Umuokanne, Ohaji Egbema LGA., Imo State.

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE, TRIBUTE OR STORY

Please leave a condolence message or a tribute. If you have a story to share about how much mum meant, please click on the "Story" section and leave your message 
 Thank you for your support and prayers.
A heartfelt thank you for the support 


August 18, 2019
August 18, 2019
Tribute to a very friendly Mum who always smiles,Thank you for
the Legacy and smiles you left behind heart of many,We are comforted that you knew Jesus, May your Soul rest in perfect Peace.
August 18, 2019
August 18, 2019
Mama continue to Rest In Peace, surely you’re in the bosom of the lord. All you left behind are console and safe in Christ Jesus. We will continue to miss you till we meet again.
August 18, 2019
August 18, 2019
Rest in peace mama, couldn't get to relate with you that much before relocating to imo state, mama that full of smiles and laughter, sister Eunice, ogechi, Emeka my roommate aka KHASE and Chima. I'm still with you guys in prayers. Adieu mama.....
August 18, 2019
August 18, 2019
I never got to meet you in person, but the little I heard of and know of you through your son Chima, made me realize how wonderful and lucky your children are to have a mother like you. Rest in peace and know that you will forever live in the hearts of many.
August 17, 2019
August 17, 2019
From the desk of Hon (Chief) Collins O. C. Amadi
Onyirimba of Ohaji / Egbema Ancient Kingdom.

TRIBUTE TO A VIRTOUS WOMAN
On behalf of my family, I commiserate with the entire family of Late Nze (Sir) J. N. Igwe on the demise of Late Dame Mercy Chinatu Igwe (Nee Ozuzuma) .
We received the sad news of her demise with immense shock which devastated us for some good days. Mum as I usually call her, was a woman decorated by nature with tremendous wisdom, humility, cheerfulness. Cared and loved all the family friends. Highly accommodating and God fearing woman during her life time. A jewel of inestimable value. A great Virtuous woman, an inseparable companion to our Late Nze (Sir) J. N. Igwe, Counselor and friend of all her children.
Mum lived a life worthy of emulation and left her foot prints in the sand of time.
Her painful exit undoubtedly will create a huge vacuum in your lives, but take heart.
I implore the entire family to take solace in the Scriptures : 1Thess 5:18 which says "In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you".
May the Almighty God grant you the fortitude to bear this huge and irreparable loss. 



Hon (Chief) Collins O. C. Amadi & Family
August 17, 2019
August 17, 2019
Khase, I know your heart is broken from the death of a loved one but I can hear her saying;

"I'm in a better place where I'm both happy and carefree. I had to go, but I want you to remember all the times we share and try not to feel so sad."

"For we will meet again one day to laugh and play. So dare to put grief aside because I will be waiting for you here, to catch up on the time we've lost."

"Till then, live your life to the fullest and God bless you my son."
August 17, 2019
August 17, 2019
My Tribute

*From the Ogbatue's*

The news of your demise Mummy Igwe as my mum fondly called you came to us as a rude shock and a pang in our hearts .
What we have of you now are the memories and Legacy you left which is evident in your children.

O Death where is thine sting
O grave where is thine pride .

Mummy Igwe ,while you were here with us you ensued peace with all men and remained committed to Godly virtues and to the service of God in your Church.
Nevertheless, " to live in the hearts of those you love is  not to Die" Rest peacefully until the resurrection morning when we all meet to part no more .

Adieu Mummy Igwe
August 17, 2019
August 17, 2019
My dear brother Khase, I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss. I can’t imagine what you must be feeling right now, but I want you to know that we are just a phone call away. I pray that God will grant you & your family the much-needed strength & peace during this sad time. My heartfelt condolences.
August 16, 2019
August 16, 2019
Death is the inevitable end of all life. Yet how it comes and when it comes remains a mystery. But like a clarion call, when it beckons, we must surely answer.
Mama you lived. Like an eagle you soared. The wings of your beautiful life expanded beyond the horizon, bearing strong sons and lovely daughters. And in them your spirit llives on.
Sleep well in God's gracious bosom until the resurrection morning.
Adieu!
August 16, 2019
August 16, 2019
My heartfelt condolence to members of the IGWE family for this irreparable loss.
May her gentle Soul rest in peace.
Adieu Mama.
August 16, 2019
August 16, 2019
Dear Charles,

Please accept my condolences on your beloved mom’s passing. I pray that you pass this difficult time peacefully and may God rest her soul in peace
August 16, 2019
August 16, 2019
I didn’t meet you, Ma Igwe, but you raised great children. I pray the angels guide you to a place of eternal rest. Adieu.
August 16, 2019
August 16, 2019
May her Good soul rest in peace, Amen!! Accept my condolences the entire family of IGWE.
August 16, 2019
August 16, 2019
The First time I met you officially was during Daniel's Christening. I immediately knew you have a kind heart and a Mother to you. You death came as a rude shock to me. Who can question the ALMIGHTY? My prayers are, may You Rest in Perfect peace and May you sit amongst the Angels of OUR LORD. Goodnight Ma.
August 16, 2019
August 16, 2019
My sincere condolences goes to the family of Igwe, may the good Lord continue to console your family and grant you the fortitude to bear the lost in Jesus name Amen
August 16, 2019
August 16, 2019
My condolence goes to the entire Igwe's Family. Mama has gone to rest in the bosom of the Lord.
.....may her soul find peace in the Lord.
August 16, 2019
August 16, 2019
Sweetest mama,
You were and still is; the MOTHER OF ANGELS!!! I really have not met you physically, but having come in contact with one of your ofspring whom is indeed a real life Angel on Earth, ( Mrs Joy Igwe). I can tell the whole world that you are the MOTHER OF ANGELS!!! It's so sad, but you had to answers God's call! Rest on, in the bossom of God. Rest on MOTHER OF ANGELS!!!
August 16, 2019
August 16, 2019
I pray God to grant the beautiful family you left behind the strength and fortitude to bare this Great, big and irreparable loss.
You were a Rare Gem mama, Elegant and Beautiful.
Admired by all and sundry near and far.


May your sweet soul Rest in Perfect Peace, Amen. 
August 16, 2019
August 16, 2019
Dear Charles,

I am deeply sorry for the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Please accept my condolence.
I hope my prayers help comfort you and hasten the journey of her soul to Heaven.

Sincerely,

Mostafa
August 16, 2019
August 16, 2019
Charlze, I just want you to know that I am really sorry to hear about your mom, she rest in peace. My condolences.
August 16, 2019
August 16, 2019
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your Mother.
May God bless and comfort you and your family during this difficult period; please accept my sincere condolences.
August 16, 2019
August 16, 2019
What a beautiful life she lived.. Now she is the bosom of our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ. Rest in peace mama.
August 16, 2019
August 16, 2019
A special mom is hard to find.
You, mom, We are keeping in my mind.
We wished you could have stayed forever,
But we will never forget you; oh, not ever.
If dreams weren't dreams and dreams came true,
We wouldn't be here; We'd be with you.
Distance is one thing that keeps us apart,
But, Mom, you will always remain in our heart.
A special smile, a special face,
A special someone we can't replace,
We love you and We always will.
You filled a space that no one else could fulfill.Rest in peace mom till we meet again
August 16, 2019
August 16, 2019
It is with heavy heart I write this. Mama U have lived a very beautiful life and it is evident in how wonderful your children have all grown up to be people that are blessings to this generation. A lot of your wonderful virtues will fondly be remembered. Rest In Peace ma
August 16, 2019
August 16, 2019
Dear Mom
I didn't know you, but I see the tears on my friend -Joy's eyes each time she remembers your departure. One can only feel this for a true love. She speaks so proud of you. 
May God keep you in His bossom forever.
Goodnight mama.
August 16, 2019
August 16, 2019
Fare thee well mama...we will forever miss you...
You brought a gem to the world ijeoma....we love you Mum.
Dcns H
August 16, 2019
August 16, 2019
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints! Psalms 116:15

Ma, I may not have met you personally but I know a beautiful, strong, audacious woman whom you raised. Thank you for blessing us with the gift of your daughter, Joy who is a blessing to me and to the Church of Jesus Christ.
There is no gainsaying that you were a loving and caring Mummy to all who met you. Caring not only for your immediate family but for as many people as God brought your way. Our consolation is in the fact that you passed on in the Lord.

The Bible says that “if in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable...1 Corinthians 15:19.
Therefore, we do not sorrow as others who have no hope.

I pray to God that He will comfort and strengthen your family especially your children at this time the way that only He can.

Rest on in the bosom of the Lord Ma until that glorious resurrection morning!!
August 16, 2019
August 16, 2019
In loving memory of Dear Mama, Your legacy will surely live on and burn bright in your offsprings and generations yet to come. May The Almighty be forever with your family, Amen.
August 16, 2019
August 16, 2019
Sparrows are unique among birds just as Roses are specially given to those that know the value. Mummy, u lived and departed as a unifying force, made great impacts and without a whisper u just left when most needed REMEMBER the numerous seeds u planted well i believe the good LORD will continue to blossom them until we meet at the bossom of the lord SAFE JOURNEY ....Freeman Chike Igwe
August 16, 2019
August 16, 2019
IN LOVING MEMORY:
MY heart still aches with sadness and tears still flows as i drop this note.
With sincere heart, you showed my family love. I made effort to speak with you on your last birthday but couldn´t reach you.
Words, however put, can´t mend the heartache of your death. May Yahweh strenghten us and your children to carry on till we meet again to part no more. You will always have a special place in our hearts. Rest-on Mummy.
Stone.
August 15, 2019
August 15, 2019
It took me a whole day to come to this reality that you are no more. I still chatted with you a month before. You were a big mummy but very youthful and that was why you were called "digital mummy ". You opened your door to all. May God open the door of paradise for you. And to the family, take heart as you lost a mom and got an angel.
August 15, 2019
August 15, 2019
May your soul rest in perfect peace mama....you will forever be missed
August 15, 2019
August 15, 2019
A TRIBUTE FROM THE FAMILY OF PASTOR/PST MRS MAGNUS OTUTU

Mummy, the news of your demise came to me as a great shock. Early this year you called me on phone just to know how am fairing and as well asked me to continue to remember your family in prayers.

Very lovely and intelligent woman. God knows the best for you. He brought u into this world and and also took you to heaven at the right time. Though we miss you but I know you are cruising your everlasting life in the bossom of Christ. Nothing to regret or worry about. You left a wonderful legacy on earth which your children are following forth.

My condolences go to the entire family of IGWE ,praying that God should grant them all the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss in Jesus Name

Fare well good mum, keep resting in the bosom of the lord till we meet to part no more.

We love you ever

August 15, 2019
August 15, 2019
My prayers are with you and your family Seth..
Reading about her only shows how special she was and how beautiful her heart was
Rest in peace ma, we know you will always be an Angel guarding your children and loved ones.
August 14, 2019
August 14, 2019
I never met you ma but I knew you through your son Seth who is in every bit a gentleman and a gentleman could only have been raised by a queen which you were. You will be surely missed. But we are consoled that you are asleep in the bossom of the lord and also the memories of you to keep us warm. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family .
August 14, 2019
August 14, 2019
Rest in peace mama, though i never met you, you raised a fine son who exhibits all the good things you thought him. Adieu mama.

August 14, 2019
August 14, 2019
DEMISE OF A TRUE FRIEND.             Yes a friend in time of need,is truly a friend indeed. Years back you proved that in my mum's life. My heart bleeds. My mum's true sister and friend is gone to eternity          Good night mummy. Good night Ndaa Mercy as she calls you. We will meet on that faithful resurrection morning to part no more  
August 14, 2019
August 14, 2019
mama...never met you but heard a lot about you from Chima...go well...Adieu mama chima
August 14, 2019
August 14, 2019
You raised your son so well. He’s kind, compassionate, hard working and determined, traits he learnt from you. He treats women right and is very intelligent. You may have passed on but you have an amazing representative to carry on your legacy. Rest In Peace mama.
August 14, 2019
August 14, 2019
Moommy...the lioness of the Igwe Tribe, a true Amazon, defender of truth and justice..
Hmmmm....I am at a loss for words.
We are yet to recover from your sudden demise.
Why you?
Why now?
After seven eventful months with you in Portharcourt...why now moommy?
Be rest assured that your children will continue in the path you laid for them
Fly safe on the wings of the mother Eagle...
Take your majestically place in the hall of kings and heroes of yesterday.
Regale daddy with stories about Ogechi and his pretty wife n handsome son, of Nnaemeka's sojourn in the land of the white man; of Anna and her beauty, of Nwakaego, Ijeoma, Chimaobim and Daberechi(as you prefer to call her). Dont forget to tell him of how huge most of your grandchildren are now.
Thank you for your gift of love and warmth.
Adieu Ada Ozuzuma, till the roll is call up yonder, when we will meet to prt no more...Adieu

August 14, 2019
August 14, 2019
Never met you. But in your son, I did.
Rest on Mrs Igwe. We are side by side with the people You left behind.
August 13, 2019
August 13, 2019
This is so shocking , sad and highly unexpected!! Mama Emeka a mother per excellence !! That raised sons of valor and daughters of virtue , the Matriarch of the Igwe Dynasty!!

I was expecting to hear you have gone to obodo oyibo for omungwor!!
What a life !! You will be dearly missed by all ...

I know you are now an angel watching over us , especially your children!!

Rest in Peace mama
August 2, 2019
August 2, 2019
We didn't get a chance to say goodbye.. Words fail me at this time..
August 2, 2019
August 2, 2019
Mom, you were indeed amazing. what I will miss most about you was your fighting spirit. goodnight mom till we meet where the sun never sets.
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Still feels like yesterday I met you, you kind and welcoming persona still remains in my heart. Rest on.
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Happy post humous birthday mum,forever in my heart my Amazon..continue to rest in power …your children are sound in health and we are thriving and pushing on well by the power of the Holy Ghost that’s @ work in us…
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I Didn't Die, I Yet Live. Cheer up!

August 18, 2019
AUTOBIOGRAPHY AS WRITTEN BY LATE DAME MERCY CHINATU IGWE AND TO BE PUBLISHED ON THE EVENT OF HER DEATH.

This autobiography was edited by her last child, Seth Igwe, with ALL the original context intact.

I, Dame Mercy Chinatu Igwe was born into the family of Late Mr/Mrs Raphael Ozuzuma of Umagwuru in Mbieri, Mbaitoli L.G.A., Imo State on the 20th of January, 1945.

I began my early education at CMS Primary School in Umuokanne, Ohaji Egbema, Imo State where my parents sojourned and gave birth to me and my siblings. I later returned to my hometown, Umagwuru in Mbieri, Imo State to live with my grandmother, where I stayed back to complete my primary education. I proceeded to furthering my education at Girls’ Secondary school, Egbu and got my G4 certificate.

Lagos was the next port of call for me. In Lagos, I lived with my uncle, Mr. G.N. Onuekwusi. While in Lagos, I got employed as a machine operator with C.P.I (Chasbery Pond International), makers of famous petroleum jelly and other range of homecare products. While in the employ of C.P.I., my ambition and hunger for skill acquisition spurred me to learn typing and shorthand. Afterwards, I resigned from C.P.I., to work as a stenographer which was a very lucrative job role at the time.

I worked as a stenographer until the start of the civil war when I had to leave with my uncle, Late Mr. Onuekwusi to Portharcourt, Rivers State. In Portharcourt, an ambitious young me with a quest for success got a job as an Office Assistant with a private firm. I quit my role as an Office Assistant when the Biafran War began to work as a supervisor to the Caritas/Red Cross society. This singular decision was like a winning move by a chess Grandmaster as it ensured my family back home never lacked supplies all through the famine associated with the Biafran War.

At the peak of the Biafran war, sometime between 1968 and 1969, I had to return to join my parents and siblings at Umuokanne where they were still sojourning at the time. While back in Umuokanne, I met and fell in love with the very charming, handsome, and ebullient Late Mr. Julius Ogaranyaegbulam Nwaisoma (JON) Igwe. We were shortly married. I left with my husband to Lagos where he was based.

Back in Lagos, and because of my record of discipline and work ethics, I sought and got an employment for the second time with C.P.I. which later was rebranded to Lever Brothers PLC. I was employed this time, not as a machine operator, but as the Production Manager. As a Production Manager with Lever Brothers, I did the best in my capacity to see that as many Umuokanne persons as it were possible, were employed. I was in the employ of Lever Brothers until 1985 when the company started going through series of mergers and acquisitions which ultimately led to its rebranding to Unilever Nigeria Limited in 1996.

Life continued for me after Lever brothers as I ventured into a couple of businesses. Businesses like soap making and sales, palm oil production and sales in large drums, wholesale and distribution of Liquor amongst others.

I remained in Lagos with my family until 2002 when my husband and I retired – but weren’t tired –and returned to the village. We afterwards, set up the ‘People’s Bread’ bakery, Umuokanne.

My Late husband and I are very lucky to have been blessed with 7 children – 4 girls, 3 boys – all of which are doing marvelously well in their various spheres of life.

Let my story motivate you and drive you to attain the success that God has preordained for you.

Should you be reading this, I have not died, but yet live with the hope that we would see again when the saints are called up to reign with our king, Jesus.



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 I still remember when I was young , your love sustained me.

I remember as I grew older , your love sustained me.
And now your arw gone , the love you left behind sustains me.

MOM & ASHLEY

August 3, 2020
by Yns Dab
It's amazing how history keeps repeating itself.over and over even when we think its coincidence.
Ashley was moms' very good friend while she was with us. Before Ashley, it was Miley who she always yabbed as being too small.Ashley...nah! she was big, doesn't back down, always very protective.Infact, I guess these were reasons you loved her.Early last year when Ashley was sick, mom would say " Andy, this your Ashley neva eat o!, what's the doctor saying?" She always looked out for Ashely.Ashley was sick for 2 wks but mom wasnt sick.Ashley could have survived if not mainly for ignorance same as mom,Ashley loved the cold like you.Ashley passed in July this year  and you, last July and it was raining like it did last year when we took her away. The rains just had to come to ensure you had your cold.Mom, words cant be enough.I ask, was there something that wasnt done? Through it all, before that day, you had your utmost wish granted...to go without any stress but we didnt know that meant to go without saying goodbye. Its 1 yr but it seems just like yesterday, every detail is so so vivid. Rest on ma.

MY EVER CARING MUM HAS GONE HOME

August 31, 2019
Your demise is still too sudden and shocking to me Grandma. Accepting d fact that you're no more is a great difficulty.

 You shouldn't have accepted to follow Him to the land of no return I so despise him cause He doesn't know when to knock at someone's door(Mr.Death) 
The last time I saw you was fun filled. You were looking so fresh, young healthy & strong.
Mummy biologically you're not my mother but ever since the hand of fate brought us together, you've been that wonderful Mum that anyone could ask God for.

How can I forget your caring moments, That night I had to sneak out of your room to go cry out my pains because I was denied admission thinking that God had forgotten me,how you noticed it I can't explain. You left your sleep only to encourage me. Mum those your words of encouragement gave me another reason to try. And all tnx to God I made it. Your calls, love, & promises is still fresh in my memory .I will forever miss you Mummy. Alex &Audrey Misses Grandma

It's too painful for me to bid you adieu Grandma. Goodbye is indeed the saddest word. But then I can't question God He knows the best. I pray your golden soul finds eternal peace in the bosom of our creator until we meet to part no more on that resurrection day.

Adieu my motivator
Adieu NNE Ozuzuoma
Nkechi Bubu will forever miss you.


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