A beautiful heart indeed; Ezigbo nwanne Afy! your presence was fresh air, and the memory of you lingers in your infectious smile and laughter. The Sovereign Lord called you home early to rest in the perfect place with Christ our redeemer. Adieu sweet Nkechi.
“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.”
Psalms 116:15

Sister, you have been a pillar of support for my friend and brother Iyk and your sudden departure is a blow we have not been able to come to terms with. We are rejoicing because we know you are in a better place where there is no pain and sorrow. Rest on sister

its 1st of June, ordinarily by now i would have gotten heart warming messages from you wishing me a happy new month...
you were such a sweet and jovial person, you made talking with you so easy, we talked about everything, bonding with you was equally easy.
Aunty, there are not enough words to say how much you will be missed. But i know you are in the best place ever!!!
MAY GOD REST YOUR BEAUTIFUL SOUL. AMEN.

My dearest friend,it's really so sad you've left us...,I recall most of our hearts' desires n plans and I heave a sigh.....,I recall how devastated I was that faithful morning I learnt of ur demise...,I had called you several times that Friday and Saturday morning,as we had an unfinished gist,and so unlike you,you didn't return my calls,.....,only to receive the sad and shocking news later.Oh my friend n sister!! my heart is so heavy with your leaving.I will always remember and cherish our bond!!,we were like twins, everyone thought we were,we stood up for each other at all times,I recall our days in Port Harcourt where we served ,we lived together in UPTH staff quarters...,our stay in our uncle's home in Mba street.!!.We laughed,we cried,we danced,we shared so much together,oh Nkechi I weep!!!.all those memories will never fade away,you will forever be in my heart,....goodnight my dearest friend n sister.
Dr Carol Nneji (Nee Ehenemba)

Ah! Nkechi, Nkechinyere! so heartbreaking to hear of your passing so soon. Although i have not seen you in years, this came as a rude shock.

I will always remember your constant infectious smile and laughter!
The times we spent poking fun at each other and life back in the day at Mba street, Surulere.
Your funny jokes and stories would be missed.
May the universe guide you onwards to where there is lots of laughter, joy and a never ending bliss.
And may your family and loved ones be comforted that you will always shine among the stars.
Ije oma o, enyi!
Na lu udo
Love, Light and peace.

My Aunty, Mrs Nkechi Iyke-Opara, a woman of virtue, a woman of noble character, a philanthropist and my mentor, words can't explain my grief, pain and disbelief that I won't be seeing you nor hearing your lovely voice anymore. Aunty, you were a source of solace to me when you were alive, each time I run to you for advice about any obscure situation, I always have solution to it. You have always made things easy for me with your candid advice.
    Aunty, you always see potentials of greatness in the younger ones who come close to you and also guide them on how to go about it and be successful in life.
   Aunty, you were source of help to the helpless and voice to the voiceless both people you know and those you met on the street. Any one that come in contact with you is sure to be happy. Aunty, you have a heart of gold, you lived your life for every body.
   I can't forget the first time we met in your office, you adviced me to be focus to meet my dreams. You put smiles on my face, gave me a job and shelter, you showed me with motherly love and care. And our relationship grew to the extent that you introduced me to people as your sister and friend. Aunty you never discriminated that we are not related in any way or that am from a poor bar ground or that I never had the type of education that you had, you brought me to your home and gave me free hand.
     Aunty you are full of love for your Darling husband (may God console him); even as the MD/ CEO of your own company, you still humble yourself and make sure you cook for your husband and taking care of the house on like other big women of your caliber. Also you are full of love for your family and friends helping them out in their various needs, because of your compassionate heart.
   It's very painful to me that you are no more. But you left a legacy for me to follow; to continue the remaining good things that you could not do and to practice what you have thought me.
   Aunty may God accept you in his Paradise and forgive any sin you have committed as a human here on earth. May He give you sit at His right hand because you have helped the poor, the orphans, the widows and the less privilege you met on your way.
ADIEU MY AUNTY
ADIEU MY MENTOR
ADIEU MY MADAM
ADIEU MRS NKECHI IYKE- OPARA
Till we meet to path no more, rest in the Lord in peace.
From your girl Juliana.

Nkechi,
This is so hard! Really hard to put down. What a loss! I recall all the memories from University to Mba crescent days.......
You were full of life, never a dull moment.
Little did I know that my visit to your place last year would be the last time.
It is well !
May your sweet soul continue to rest in peace.

Nkechi, the news of your demise hit me like thunderbolt. Looking back, l see your smiles; l remembered meeting you as a freshman in college and your smile drew us together, you were so funny and ever smiling, we hit off immediately and you remained faithful and dedicated friend. When l relocated to the US, we lost a brief contact but fate soon reconnected us, it was like no time lost between us, we spoke severally thereafter about life. Our last conversation was in March 23, you promised we will see this summer when you visit, l never knew that would be our last conversation here on earth. I have this assurance that we will meet again at the resurrection, l know thee has been rejoicing g in heaven at your homecoming. Sleep on till the resurrection.

Nky it is so so hard to write this! It is hard to believe you are gone. You were saying goodbye with the Easter messages and I could not even discern it. If tears could bring you back I have shed buckets of tears and am prepared to shed ocean full of tears. Rest on my dear friend and sister in God's bosom. I love you but God loves you more! Nky, this is Mau mau! I can only say good night and not good bye. My heart aches and the tears still flow!

Sister Nkechi, I find it very difficult to write this because it looks like everything here is just a dream.
Before I traveled, I and my wife had a very long and good time together with you in your house.
I remember vividly how you enlightened me on some of the things I may likely face outside the country. You gave me words of encouragement.How on earth will I have a feeling that we will not see again in life.
Sister Nkechi you were a rare gem, a woman with heart of gold.Your counseling were very unique any time it is sought, always smiling and happy.With you there was never a dull moment.
We called you to be our marriage sponsor and you obliged and made us proud.
It is very unfortunate that when I should be writing to say thank you for everything,it turns out to be a tribute in your loving memory.
No one will question God.
You loved the Blessed Virgin Mary so much am sure she is accompanying your journey and interceding for you.
We will continue to pray for you and the people you left behind.
Bar.Iyke(Nnamukwu), Somto,Onyinye, the Opara's and in-laws unu dibe.
Sister Nkechi ,you fondly call me Udo Group when you were here, am saying on behalf of my wife and kids, rest on ,the Lord will show you mercy because you had a merciful heart.

Nkechy, it is like a dream to hear that you are gone to eternal glory. We are waiting to hear that you are ill waiting for treatment not dead. But it is not as we thought and hoped. You were the best of the best. God takes the best. We are consoled to know that you are with the Lord in heaven where you belong. Baby girl rest in perfect peace till we meet to part no more

Can I ever wake up from this nightmare believing it was all a dream! Nk luv, you left a parting gift with me the last time we saw, few weeks before your death, knowing that we will not be able to see again. I know someday we will see to part no more.
I will always cherish you as a friend and a sister I never had.Continue to rest in the Lord. Amen
Adeiu Nk luv!

TRIBUTE TO NKECHI OZORJI OPARAH
Nnem (as I fondly call you) How do I begin to write a tribute to you when I believe it is not time to bid you farewell but we have no right to question God. My Kechy to say I will miss you is and understatement. my ever bubbling and trendy friend/sister, fashionista extraordinaire, my gist partner. How would I have known that my last long conversation with you in march would be the last. In your usual self you were so full of compassion with the series of bereavement that I have borne in the recent time, only for me to get another blow with your sudden departure. In my every life event you had stood by me. My dependable friend is gone to be with the lord. Our loss is heaven's gain. Rest on Amazon. From Stella Osondu (nee Uwajimogu)

Adieu NKECHI, sleep on untill resurrection morning. It is hard to come to terms with reality of your demise, but, we take solace in the Word of God in Phillipians 1:21- "For me live is Christ and to die is gain". The heaven has gained a saint and we are left to accept fate. Nkechi you will always be in the hearts of those who came in contact with you on this side of the divide. Good night ...

Adieu NKECHI, sleep on untill resurrection morning. It is hard to come to terms with reality of your demise, but, we take solace in the Word of God in Phillipians 1:21- "For me live is Christ and to die is gain". The heaven has gained a saint and we are left to accept fate. Nkechi you will always be in the hearts of those who came in contact with you on this side of the divide. Good night ...

Love is more than the blossom of Flowers.
It blooms just like a Lily, so different from every other, yet, very beautify.
Its withering leaves any garden empty and bare.
Nkechi, you blossomed not just in the garden of the Oparas and definitely not only in the heart of Ik, Patrick Opara; but in the heart of everyone you came in contact with.
I'm happy you will continue to blossom in the Heavenly garden.
We love and miss you, but Our Lord Jesus Christ Loves you dearly.
Rest in the Peace of Christ Jesus, till we all meet to part no more.
Adieu

Kechy, my friend and sister the news of your passing came as a rude shock. We had known each other for over 30 years , from Uniben days to Mba street and through the few years you spent in Port Harcourt. You were a kind and compassionate lady who was always willing to make sacrifices for other people. You were bold and was not afraid to give your opinion on issues even when other people might want to keep silent. You are greatly missed. My the Lord of all comfort, comfort the hearts of everyone you left. Sleep on kechy.

21st May, 2018.
TRIBUTE TO MRS. NKECHI OZORJI-OPARAH
I knew Nkechi before I met Patrick; I first met Nkechi so many years ago as “Tony Onwu’s Cousin”; then she came to work at Teknokleen where I was a director and for the period she worked with us she was an engine room of productivity and achievement. She was an exemplary staff and all the reports we received from management about her were laudatory.
Then I met Patrick when we went for the Annual General Meeting of Nigeria Maritime Law Association in Uyo and I realized that he was married to “my sister”; afterall Nkechi and I are both from “Mbano” and he is from “Etiti”; so Patrick (IK) became my in-law and my friend. Patrick (IK) was (I find it so difficult to write in the past tense) a fantastic husband, he was one of the few men who took along their wives on our trips so Nkechi became friends with almost all the leading Maritime Lawyers in the Country; she was always with us, and she was fun to be with. IK as Nkechi called Patrick in public was totally completely devoted to his wife, he loved her with undiluted passion. Nkechi’s love and commitment to Patrick made her enjoy all the “boys company” all the time with Patrick.
The coming of SomtoChukwu their lovely daughter into their lives was the icing on their cake and they couldn’t celebrate her enough and we partied at their home. When they all visited us in our house sometime last year we spent more than 3hours together, how could I have imagined that I will not see Nkechi again. IK was the apple of Nkechi’s eyes. They both could just stay gisting for endless hours clearly enjoying their rapport and engrossed in each other; you can now imagine my shock when Patrick sent this WhatsApp message to me by 11:53am on Saturday 21st April 2018; “they said Nkechi has passed on. Taken her to the morgue and back to the empty home.” My brother Patrick was broken and has remained inconsolable; his only joy is that Somtochukwu is there.
If love could save somebody from death, Nkechi would have been saved with the unconditional love IK flooded her with.
She, Nkechi has answered the call of all mortals, bestowing us with memories and a legacy of a caring and loving wife and mother; an industrious woman and a real person. She made a good impact anywhere and everywhere she found herself.
May her good soul find comfort with the Lord; and may our good Lord give Patrick IK Oparah the fortitude to bear this humongous loss. And may God be the Mother and Care Giver to Somtochukwu in Jesus name. Amen.
Nne, gaa ije gi nke oma, na aha Jisus onye zoputara gi. Amen.
Omezimba Chibuzo N. Ziggy Azike, KSC
Life Bencher

Kechy , "You have fought a good fight, finished the race. And kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7 . 40 year's of friendship and a sister as well. All the good times we shared before i came to the US . Am speechless! Last Christmas 2017 we missed each others calls while i was in Lagos.. hoping to see you again.. ohhh.. death " my heart aches! . " The Almighty God knows why . our consolation on Gods word's " and God shall wipe every tear from their eyes . There shall be no more death ' or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away " (Revelation 21: 4..) This is a journey we will all make.. Your daughter will surely be taken care of. , continue to rest in the bosom of the Lord. 

I am still in denial. My NK special. My friend and sister. It hurts badly. You called me and I told you about my new job. You were so happy. We gisted and laughed for long. 
It was our last conversation. I will miss you. Down to earth and so full of laughter that was infectious. My husband's darling moi . Niyi wept and wept when he heard of your passing.
Rest on NK. Christ whom you loved so much has embraced you.
Maria Belleh Odugbesan

Nk love, i still can't believe that you're no more. You called me to tell me about the new car your lovely husband bought for you, and i promised to come over to pump champagne with you. And we also agreed to go to OKE Maria for a retreat on 26th April and u left us on the 21st. I am hurt terribly. But God knows the best. May you continue to rest in the bosom of the Lord untill we meet again to part no more.
Adiue Nk love!
Ify Mbanefo

Nkechi, our own Nkechi, I still doubt if you have truly left us. Why this early flight? So much to do: your sweet baby, your lovely and caring husband, extended family and friends, you simply turned your back on all of us, no opportunity to say good bye. The last time I spoke with you, you were full of life, no sign of betrayal as regard ill health, you even talked of travelling outside the country. Why your sudden demise?
In all things, we thank God. We thank Him for the short fruitful life you lived. Rest in the bosom of the Lord my dear.

Auntie Nkechi,
Nwanyi obi oma, I still remeber our first beautiful time together during Dee Amby's burial, it just cliked, you loved me more than i can imagine, i felt so free with you like a yonger sister and you in turn lavised me with gifts. When you visited Germany, i could not imagine not seeing you, oh,I still remember our consersation in Dona's house. Just last year, i came back for my Mum's burial, you housed me and once again displayed your hospitality at its peak with Somto and Ngozi entertaining us , We had our beautiful but short moments.You were so homely and I learnrt a lot of Humility from you i must confess. I never knew and wished it was going to be this sudden, You were my Pillar and I will Miss you more than words can tell.
Rest on Auntie Nkechi, Rest on Daughter of Zion, Rest on woman of peace and love. You will forever live in our hearts . I MISS YOU

Kwesky, my sister, my friend.
What can I say, you fought gallantly but the battle was too fierce, like I told Ik di gi, it was love and prayers that had sustained you over the past few years, I am happy to have known you this almost 30 years, you spread so much cheer, your laughter was so infectious, you always had a story, an anecdote to share with someone. I remember those days in Surulere, when you would stay with me from morning to evening in the guise of marketing, I remember all the stories we told at Chidi's expense, I remember all the challenges and the triumphs, I remember the last birthday party at Port Harcourt. I remember when you followed me to my son's school and IK had to come get you because you were sick, I remember all our phone conversations, your delight at Somto and your joy with Ik, I remember the last conversation we had, if I had known it would be the last, I would have kept you on the line longer, I would have told you how knowing you had enriched my life, but I guess you know because you were cool like that.
Sleep on vivacious one, your story is just being told.
Love you girl.

Enkay, the news of your demise shocked me to the bone marrow. I could not believe what I heard from that phone call. You wanted to see me but unfortunately I didn't meet you when I came back. It is hard to say goodbye to a friend, sister,confidant, a lady with heart of gold, always there for people. You are everybody's friend. To you there is nothing like big or small, rich or poor. Your humility thrills me, reaching out to people in your ways. You're always giving,Oji ofu Eme Ogo!
I believe you're resting in the Lord and I take succour in knowing that you lived a fulfilled life,you touched lives in your own little way by putting smiles on the faces of friends and the downcast.
One thing am sure of is that we will meet again on the resurrection morning where there will be no pain and death defeated. Sleep on beloved.

Kechy Baby
Full of LIFE! Full of jokes!! Always in the mood to make all around her happy and lively. From the first time we met about 30 years ago in Translat Institute, Yaba. It has been one of sisterly love and respect all the way. Always there, always sharing. You were my Chief Bridesmaid, and it was glorious. 
Had I known that the one month yourself, your darling husband and beautiful daughter Somto spent with me in Abuja just about a year ago was the last time we will be together. Or that Sunday you called to tell me how well you are doing...
What can we say? Who are we to Question GOD? We love you so much, but your creator loves you even much more, and has decided that it is time for your to rest with HIM.
Rest well my darling Kechy Baby until we meet in Heaven to part no more.
Will always remember and miss you in tears and Smiles