August 19, 2013
August 19, 2013
A Tribute to Mama. A very dignified lady in life and memory.
This memorial website was created in the memory of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, cousin and aunty: Mrs Edem Ikoku.
The Mummy, Ejighato, Baby Dear, you have only gone before us to the great reunion in heaven. Goodnight.
Please join us at the following farewell events:
Service of Songs, Saturday 24th Aug at Lagos Presbyterian Church, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
Wake-keeping and Night of Tributes, Friday 30th Aug (8pm) at Alvanville, Amannagwu, Arochukwu, Nigeria
Funeral Service and Interment, Saturday 31st Aug (12 noon) at Alvanville, Amannagwu, Arochukwu, Nigeria
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August 19, 2013
August 19, 2013
I was privileged to learn from your humility and wisdom and so see life as a special gift from JESUS CHRIST to impact our world. The joy is that your son, Ikenna Ikoku has imbibed these attributes in his living.
August 19, 2013
August 19, 2013
As I watched how you did it, I learnt a thing or two- Motherhood can commingle with calmness and there is joy in being present. Farewell Auntie and remain in the bosom of our Lord.
August 19, 2013
August 19, 2013
My dear Ikenna at this time of great pain, I mourn with you . My prayers are always with you and your family. You love her so much but God loves her more. I guess that is why HE has called her home to rest. The greatest tribute we can pay is to continue the good work she started which is to spread Gods gospel of love!!
August 18, 2013
August 18, 2013
May her gentle soul rest in peace.
August 16, 2013
August 16, 2013
When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see.
I wish so much you wouldn't cry, the way you did today, for me.
I know how much you love me, as much as I love you..
And each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me, as much as I miss you. But please try to understand that God's angel came and called my name and took me by the hand.
I wish so much you wouldn't cry, the way you did today, for me.
I know how much you love me, as much as I love you..
And each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me, as much as I miss you. But please try to understand that God's angel came and called my name and took me by the hand.
August 15, 2013
August 15, 2013
May her soul rest in Perfect Peace. We pray that the Holy Spirit will comfort, counsel, strengthen and be with your family in this time of grief and sorrow.
August 14, 2013
August 14, 2013
From Ms. Terri Emezi (Vice-Chair, UWA Children*s Center Committee) UNN. ''Edem, Edem; is this how you will leave us? Looking at you, those who didn*t know better would be deceived into thinking you were a quiet person. Not so. You enjoyed joking and living life to the fullest as much as we all did. Vaya con Dios, Edem!''
August 14, 2013
August 14, 2013
At times like this words are never enough to express your feelings. The memories w have bring joy that we knew you and sadness that you are gone. Rest peacefully in the arms of our Lord till we meet again.
August 14, 2013
August 14, 2013
I never met Edem. However, I can attest to the character of the children she raised. Her light still shines.
August 13, 2013
August 13, 2013
Dear Mummy,
The news of your passing on to glory was very sad for us all, and it left a great void in our hearts. However, we do take solace in our belief that you are now at rest with our Lord Jesus Christ. We will miss your kind words, laughter, humorous and lively conversations, thoughtfulness, kindness, integrity and Good nature. Goodnight dear mother –in- Law and Grandma!
The news of your passing on to glory was very sad for us all, and it left a great void in our hearts. However, we do take solace in our belief that you are now at rest with our Lord Jesus Christ. We will miss your kind words, laughter, humorous and lively conversations, thoughtfulness, kindness, integrity and Good nature. Goodnight dear mother –in- Law and Grandma!
August 13, 2013
August 13, 2013
Aunty:
You were so beautiful, so cultured, so graceful! I lived with you as a growing child and I learnt so much from you including your excellent culinary skills. Your love for your children was exemplary. Rest in Perfect peace. Ihuoma Onyearugha
You were so beautiful, so cultured, so graceful! I lived with you as a growing child and I learnt so much from you including your excellent culinary skills. Your love for your children was exemplary. Rest in Perfect peace. Ihuoma Onyearugha
August 13, 2013
August 13, 2013
Mummy the Great,
Thank you for being there for your children, thank you for the love and the values you imparted in them. You left a legacy of love, steadfastness and morals worthy of emulation. We will surely miss you.
Adieu mummy amd rest in peace.
Thank you for being there for your children, thank you for the love and the values you imparted in them. You left a legacy of love, steadfastness and morals worthy of emulation. We will surely miss you.
Adieu mummy amd rest in peace.
August 12, 2013
August 12, 2013
Dear Mummy,
As a friend of the family, we all will indeed miss you. Your wonderful children you left behind will still keep your light shinning bright for a very long time. We all wished you lived longer; but on the contrary we believe you now rest peacefully in the bosom of the lord, free from the troubles and pains of this sinful world.
Adieu Mama, Sleep well!
As a friend of the family, we all will indeed miss you. Your wonderful children you left behind will still keep your light shinning bright for a very long time. We all wished you lived longer; but on the contrary we believe you now rest peacefully in the bosom of the lord, free from the troubles and pains of this sinful world.
Adieu Mama, Sleep well!
August 9, 2013
August 9, 2013
To God be the glory for the years Mama spent on this earth. I first met her when she came visiting her daughter Sis. Erima many years back at our church King's Court ChapeTill we meet to part nomore.l, Atlanta. Ga. (RCCG). Her gentle spirit attracted my attention and I just fell in love with her. We love you Mama, but our Lord Jesus Christ loves you more. Sun re Mama.
August 9, 2013
August 9, 2013
It's so sad when loved ones go home to meet our maker. I first met madame Ikoku during our marriage to Erinma. I quickly took to her beautiful, loving, sweet smile and countenance. She remained that way since then. You will certainly be missed. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace Amen. You will see Prof in Glory amen. May our good lord continue to guide & protect your children Amen.
August 7, 2013
August 7, 2013
You are a Beacon of light sharing the legacy of those who have gone before us. I had tears coming to this site but I am comforted by all the great memories in ALL areas of life. Your LOVE, inspiration, insight, encouragement, humor, and most of all YOUR examples.
You are deeply missed.
Love always. Ami Efiok.
You are deeply missed.
Love always. Ami Efiok.
August 1, 2013
August 1, 2013
Mom, you were God’s special gift to me, a priceless gift of unconditional love! You always believed in me, always there for me and loved me no matter what. Your love prepared me for life. The pain of your exit is ineffable; but my grief is assuaged knowing you are peacefully resting in the bosom of Jesus awaiting our eternal reunion. I love you Mom!
July 30, 2013
July 30, 2013
The Mummy, irreplaceable, incomparable, unforgettable! The pain of a life without you is indescribable; the misery, unfathomable. Were it not for Jesus, I would be inconsolable. But in between my tears, I remember that you are in His bosom. Enjoy your eternal rest until we meet again to part no more.
July 16, 2013
July 16, 2013
Mummy it is so sad that you had to go at this time. We are comforted by the fact that you made peace with God.
Thank you for all your words of advice and encouragement.
Goodnight dearest mother-in-law
Thank you for all your words of advice and encouragement.
Goodnight dearest mother-in-law
July 2, 2013
July 2, 2013
First, let me say, I love you, mom. You are my "Mummy the Great"!
Thank you for all the love, care and guidance. You nurtured and instilled values I could not depart from as I grew. Returning that care recently was a golden gift. Then, just like a dream, you left. Goodnight, mom.
I love you!
Thank you for all the love, care and guidance. You nurtured and instilled values I could not depart from as I grew. Returning that care recently was a golden gift. Then, just like a dream, you left. Goodnight, mom.
I love you!
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Recent Tributes
July 28, 2023
July 28, 2023
Mom, Dad, July is always a special time for me because it's your birth month. I have been thinking of you both. Well, I do think of you all the time. Of recent, I'm grateful for all the values you lived by and imparted to us (Ikenna, Erinma and myself) as well as other family, friends and colleagues in your sphere of influence. If you were to return to our 21st century, I bet you would be so surprised by the things happening in Nigeria, the USA and around the world. But those values you lived by are helping me navigate seemingly new challenges. Yes they are my anchor in the shifting sands of time. Love you more and more, for all that you were. And are, still.
July 29, 2021
July 29, 2021
Those Seeds of Love, Wisdom & Joy you planted in our hearts continue to bear fruits .
July 28, 2021
July 28, 2021
Dearest Mum E,
You would have been 85 today. Your birthday comes a day after mine and you always reminded me about your 70th birthday party and how much happiness it brought you since daddy's passing. You will say, Marý, that party was done just the way I loved my parties. I remember you today with fondness. Those mornings and evenings of our small gist by your bed side remain my fondest memories of you because you were so knowledgeable about so many things and you shared so much of those with me. I love how you loved your kids and learnt to carry mine same way. An amazing mother you were and I do know that you are heaven's gain. You sure are in a better place, where there is no more pain and troubles. Keep resting in peace mum till we meet again to part no more. You are forever missed.
Mary Okereke-Ikoku.
You would have been 85 today. Your birthday comes a day after mine and you always reminded me about your 70th birthday party and how much happiness it brought you since daddy's passing. You will say, Marý, that party was done just the way I loved my parties. I remember you today with fondness. Those mornings and evenings of our small gist by your bed side remain my fondest memories of you because you were so knowledgeable about so many things and you shared so much of those with me. I love how you loved your kids and learnt to carry mine same way. An amazing mother you were and I do know that you are heaven's gain. You sure are in a better place, where there is no more pain and troubles. Keep resting in peace mum till we meet again to part no more. You are forever missed.
Mary Okereke-Ikoku.
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