Missing you it's an underststatement. Today I celebrate you, I choose not to mourn you, because I can see and hear you smiling down at me, saying "chiiichiiiii"!!!!. wait a minute am losing some weight as you always advised. Hahaha .... Rest in peace my Uncle. You are indescribable. God is my strength.

In everything, give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. I Thessalonians 5:18. We take solace only in the Living word of God, as we remember you today, my brother. Your posterity the Lord will establish in Jesus name.

I still remember the first time we met.
your smile and sense of humor I will never forget.
keep resting sir, forever miss you

Hi Butch, a couple of years have drifted away since we pumped hands. Ocean waves have come and gone emptying loads of contents but you remain absent. Birds have scanned the skies millions of times over but no news about you, no sign of your flashing smile either. A few times I have seen you but only when am in the state of unconsciousness, when am unable to really share comradery, to actually brief you about the things we used to speak about especially politics in that God forsaken country. To tell you that the two young banana suckers you planted have grown into the most wonderful macho giants you could ever imagine, ready to bear fruits. The Angel you left to guide them has been exceptional. She found unbelievable strength in God Almighty, the same one keeping you safe on His bosom. Everything points to the facts that you have flown far above this universe hence it is time to accept reality that you can't come to us any more but we can meet you later. If you have the grace, please assist us to walk in the path of righteousness and to always please the King. Butch you were a great brother, a brother from another mother. You were taken early according to our human understanding but the promise of spending eternity together remains unbroken. That remains our consolation. Love from myself and family. Keep resting in the care of Almighty God in Jesus name Amen

Can it be two years already? We give God Almighty praise. In memory of a caring & loving husband + father. Mr Okoli's short & wonderful life will continue to be a wonder to us. We miss him.

Rest in The Peace of our Good Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Happy birthday guy... Keep resting in the lord. I will always miss you ..

Buch,
It is certain that Uche and the men you left behind miss you a lot. We miss you too but we are persuaded that you are resting peacefully in the bosom of the Lord and so we are comforted.

Memories are all that we've got! We will constantly remain thankful for the beautiful moments shared together and hold onto them. No one is promised tomorrow! Rest on!

Today would have being Mr Okoli's 54th birthday, knowing him, the day will just be spent in gratitude, praise to God for his faithfulness. But now, he has gone to be will the Almighty whom he loved so much. May he continue to rest with Jesus Christ the author and finisher of our faith. He will forever be remembered because his memory saturates the presence.

Those we love don't go away they walk beside us everyday unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed, and very dear. Continue to rest in peace Butch.

How time flies, my beloved Buchi, yesterday marks it one year you went on a journey to be with our Lord. You will ever be missed.

Buchi as we remember your departure a year ago, may you continue to rest in the Lord. Rest in peace.

Pastor Buchi, it's 1 year already! Your memory will never be forgotten!

My dear brother and friend,trust you are keeping well and reading this. We are reliably informed that Our Heavenly Father is the God of the living. You are very much alive,but obviously relocated. We seriously still miss you down here, but are comforted that you are safe in His bosom. God has remained faithful as Uche and the boys can testify. He is truly the Husband of the widow and Father to the fatherless. His Words remain sure, once I was young, and now I am old--I have never seen the righteous forsaken nor his seed beg bread.

We miss you . Rest in perfect peace...

Buch! We miss you. However, you are at a better place at the Lord's bossom. You are always in my heart with good memories. Continue to rest in peace

A year is gone so quickly! you're greatly missed but thank God for the legacy you left behind,continue to sleep on in the bosom of our Lord..

Buchi my beloved cousin. We remember your 1 year transition today with joy and gladness for God has been faithful to Uche, Chib, Mekus, your mom, siblings, extended families, friends, church, and well-wishers.
By God's grace it is very well with us!!!

It's unbelievable a year has gone already Mr Okoli passed on to a higher glory. He came to this planet, played his part very well and has gone to be with our Saviour and Master, waiting for the Rapture when we will all be together again. God Almighty be praised forever and ever for his banner of love over his wife and the young men. Hallelujah!!!

well it year since buchi  past on still think times we had house groups and outreached and still remember what he said what do you want to do with your life make what you can with it and i will always think about things we would might said in house groups like keep doing god work he will help you

Dearest Uncle Buchi the Chief Trooper of the Okoli Clan goodnessss!...... 1 year has passed how we have missed you not a single day or even month goes by without memories of you being brought up in conversation. You truly left a hole in our hearts, but We rejoice because God Himself has been so faithful. Chibz Emeka and Aunty Uche have just been basking in the surplus grace and Love of God. We bless the Lord Always for though we hurt and miss you HE has given us strength to run the race so we will meet one day. Oh by the way the stones you and my husband collected for your garden are still there lol . I guess when it warms up Me and Mike will have to lay them in your memory ... to think you wanted to collect more stones lol hee hee so you can escape to go to Glory and leave us with all the work of sorting them out how i am glad you did not go for more. Oh dearest we really miss you. Even thinking of the stones I can just see your larger than life smile and perhaps a cheeky response to my commentary... Anyway God will continue to give us rest ..

You will never be forgotten, your memory is all around us everyday...It is well...

Ezeudoka, may your soul continued to rest in the Lord. Remain blessed.

Buchi,sleep on in His bossom.You left a great legacy.

You came, you saw and you conquered. Man of God we celebrate you on your birth and your life that has touched countless..
You are indeed forever missed, but certainly not missing.
The Lord will not forget your labour in His vineyard. Your seed shall not go hungry, they shall indeed be mighty on the earth.

Buchi you were wonderful person and kind gentle person as well this year would be your birthday , still remember good times we had house group and on out reach memories never fade still think of you on how you say things on house group god bless all the family amen

Buch! Best wishes on your birthday. We celebrate you today and foreever. Enjoy the bosom of the Lord dear friend.

We remember you today and always!

Onye Nkem. I had a sweet cry again today , but amidst my tears , i found peace and comfort and again i heard the voice saying " why are you grieving , He is right here with me" you are safe in the arms of Jesus... Keep smiling until we meet to part no more. meanwhile i have lost some pounds like you always advice..Happy Birthday

Bucha cha, yes painful to remember you today on your birthday but thankful to God for his faithfulness in the comfort of the holy spirit.
We love you but God loves you most.
RIP.

Bucha cha, yes painful to remember you today on your birthday but thankful to God for his faithfulness in the comfort of the holy spirit.
We love you but God loves you most.
RIP.

Buchi my dear, I remember you today thanking God for the good times we shared. I must say that where you are is really far from me for I have seen you in dream on more than two occasions sitting together yet we couldn’t talk to each other.  The entire ezeokoli family is trying to cope in your absence. Uche and the boys are in God’s care!

Buchi , you were always in our thoughts, remembering you today, fills us with mix feelings . We would have been celebrating your birthday today, but can't find you . We all mixed you, continue your rest in the Lord

Yesterday, today and forever.
You are immortalized in our heart, hewed with gold. An ever green memory we shall continue to cherish.
Yesterday, today and Forever!
#BuchLives

"Indeed, it is sad to see such an immaculate person depart from us. The world will be refined by the good deeds of such a wonderful human being. I feel I have lost something precious. I am left with a gaping hole in my heart, and I wonder why he was taken away from us. Everyday he was on earth was a blessing to my family. I am grateful for the very fact that I met such a wonderful person. We are blessed to have had such a beautiful soul in our lives. The world was privileged to have had such a heavenly guest come down on earth. And even if it was only for a short while, I will take whatever I got and enjoy those memories. RIP Butch! in the hands of God." Ized

Am short of words. I can't believe that I have to write this. Such a beautiful soul! My uncle buchi love, who is going to call me ' malby love' or 'my personal person'? That missed call you left me with on 4th december has left a scar deep in my heart. I really wish I picked up that call. I can't believe that am never going to see you again. Oh death, why art thou sting! This hurts me so much. Uncle Buchi, I love u soo much in the life and the next. Thank you so much for being awesome. You are always in my heart. Adieu to my personal person, Adieu to a rare gem.

Buchi i was deeply shocked when i had the news of your demised... this is a sad miracle and period now but we shall take solace in God the greatest creature of mankind.... God gives and God takes.... Rest in peace big colleague....

Bucha cha

Though I never thought I will do it so early in our lives.

You had the grace that holds at bound all those around at all times. They hang you in the memory, as a picture framed you stick to the brain; because you create a spell at a first impression, that make none impossible to ignore or forget. Yes you lived your life for sure like a candle, wanting always to shine but refusing strongly to be blown off.

Many that had meet you had a lot to say as your smile a sticker and your aura a magnet pulled to stick with your cheerful heart mirroring in your soul for all to embrace.

Death is painful,  it is the most distasteful pill which we must all swallow as the taste disappears in time leaving the memories to overtake. The good memories of you will help our heal.

All I see is your smile, as people eulogise your openess to which you gave at will with no reservation.

Bucha cha,like a candle in the wind you have been forcefully blown out in that crash; knowing how fun and ease it is for you to travel around by all modes I stop my regrets, saying "chima" God knows.

I have know you all my life, your candle though off is not burnt out cos as a legend your uniqueness none can reproduce.

You have the grace to give out peace at all cost, standing out to a fight to win when pushed over.

Good bye onye nkem, since my teenage we had a bound that distance was unable to comprehend as we stay to understand anytime seen. As I tear through this, I know for sure "Mama"your mother, Uche my wife and the boys will be superbly great in time because the greatest comforter and lover of our soul has taken over.

In his greatness we will stand especially as I try to smile hearing your call "Hopie"!

In my answer I say, bucha cha good night my brother, we will wake up on the resurrection day to life eternity.

Buchi, I couldn't believe the news when I heard you've passed onto greater glory. You left a lasting impression of humility, love, gentleness and cheerfulness when I first met you few years ago. I admired your fervency in the things of God and I was endeared to you by your love for the family of God. I thank God for the life you lived and I believe you have been presented with your mansion in the presence of our God and King. To him be the glory. You will be surely missed but we are consoled that you are in a better place, where all of humanity are striving to go. God bless and goodbye for now.

I can't but appreciate God for your life Brother Buchi. Though you departed this world too early the godly impression you've made on my family and I will ever remain. The humility and exuberance that you exude in worship is second to none, your love for justice, humanity and above all for God is there for all to see. I have no doubt in my mind that you have now been triumphantly ushered into the presence of your Maker for your Crown. Continue to rest in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ until we meet to part no more. May the Father to the fatherless, the Defender of widows watch over the boys and Sister Utchay in Jesus name. Amen.

Buchi, i still can't believe you are gone you were such a caring, attentive, thoughful and a gentlemen person, who always had the right word to say. I am glad you have been our friend and you will be greatly missed and the girls misses you too.

Butch, what a sad and shocking news when I heard of your passing unto glory. Little did I know that 2013 Easter will be the last time I will see you face to face. The memorable moment when your entire family came to Nigeria and drove straight from the Abuja airport to my house in Kaduna State to spend a few days with me before returning back to your house in Abuja. What a display of love from a love-filled family.

Butch, God used you to fight my battles when I lost my husband.
I pray that God grants Utch & your young men (as Utch loves to call the boys) the grace and fortitude to bear this great loss and move on until we all meet to part no more.

My greatest consolation is that you died in the Lord.
Adieu Butch and rest in the bosom of the Lord.

Tribute by Mrs. Juliana Onyedim

Butch, what a sad and shocking news when I heard of your passing unto glory. Little did I know that 2013 Easter will be the last time I will see you face to face. The memorable moment when your entire family came to Nigeria and drove straight from the Abuja airport to my house in Kaduna State to spend a few days with me before returning back to your house in Abuja. What a display of love from a love-filled family.

Butch, God used you to fight my battles when I lost my husband.
I pray that God grants Utch & your young men (as Utch loves to call the boys) the grace and fortitude to bear this great loss and move on until we all meet to part no more.

My greatest consolation is that you died in the Lord.
Adieu Butch and rest in the bosom of the Lord.

Tribute by Mrs. Juliana Onyedim

I am writing this as I believe the time has come to. Uncle Buch I didn't really know you and you didn't really know me but I was in the church long enough to see what a great man you were.

From an outside perspective it was so beautiful and such a blessing to see a relationship, that you had to with Aunty uche and your boys, as something that was so solid and pure.

I wish that I had taken the time out of my shyness to actually talk to you and get to know you. Now you 've been taken to be with the Lord, I know you will be greatly missed. It has been a privellege observing such a caring, loving man.

Benny.

This is one of the most difficult thing for me to do as well as a difficult moment of my life. Severally, have I tried to do this but tears and emotion would not allow me. It is indeed with a heavy heart and tearful eyes that I send you this tribute knowing that I have no choice. Butch, you are a strong man, what happened? I still haven't come to terms with the fact that you are gone. How come? I am simply short of words but what will I do. You were never a mistake in the live of any man or woman that came across you. You carried people's burden and stayed on top of their issues. Life is a mystery. Your unique and handsome nature, your humor, your show of love and concern, your tease and jokes are all gone, just like that? What a life? I cant stop thinking of your wife and kids and the kind of love and bond that existed between you and them and keep wondering how they will cope. What a devastation!. In all, I am consoling myself with the believe that God knows everything, sees everything and cannot be queried for anything. Hmm! So, you mean I can only have past memories of you and not see you again. Life can be cruel oh! It is well. Indeed, it is well with my soul. Since it has pleased the Lord to call you being your owner, who never consulted us when He was bringing you to life and so did not have to consult us when taking you, we are left with no option but to say, GOOD BYE. Rest in the bosom of the Lord.

Nwanne mmadu or GOC or Honey, as we used to address each other, I still find it very difficult and unacceptable to believe that you are no longer with us. I know vividly from daily experiences/encounter that somebody can pass on anytime, but your transition took me out of bearing and emotionally disorientated. I did not accept it when the news was broken, I did not believe it, I did not consider it possible now because as I pondered over the timing, I found it very untimely considering that if death were to be a matter of maturity of age, you were very far away from it. Indeed the testimonies of your sacrificial, selfless and supportive life to anyone that came in contact with you bear witness to the fact that you poured out your life unreservedly for others. You never turned your back from anybody in need whether you knew the person or not even at your utmost inconvenience. You were always available to render service to anybody even at short notice. Can I forget how you & your wife took my family as an intimate and inseparable part of you? From my wedding to child delivery to every significant experience of family life, you were there. As we reflect on your life and times, I am encouraged by your sudden appearance to me in a dream where you called me GOC as usual few days after your departure, beaming with captivating smile saying to me that everything is okay, make sure you give attention to these children. Indeed you will be greatly missed, only God knows how the vacuum you created can be filled. I don't know when and how. In concluding, I want to encourage Uche, Chibueze and Emeka with the words of comfort in the Book of Isaiah 57:1-2. If it has pleased the Lord that it will be so, let His Will be done. May the Lord give us grace and consolation in the hope of Resurrection where we shall meet to part no more. Goodbye Nwanne mmadu! Christ receive you!

'Ajala', it sounded unbelievable when I heard of your passing on, what will Utchay, Mekus, and Bueze do? But like you always say, God knows about them, and everything! Rest in your Lord whom you knew and served. Bye bye my Brother!

This is one thing I never thought I would be required to do for you. Butch you remind me of my own younger brother Sabinus Nwauju of same resemblance and flashing gap tooth.You were a ready made help for anyone in need, you were very conscious of your heavenly citizenship and worked very hard to preserve it. I feel your presence laughing at me each time the tears starts flowing in the privacy of my corner. You were such a wonderful guy and my entire family miss you so much. God loves you better and we have no opinion over his decision to recall you now. Rest on in the Lord, I love you and we shall meet again, never to part no more.

My brother its hard for me to believe you have departed this world. But who am I, to ask God why such a good man will die?

But as Christians we have an assurance that we would meet again on the day of resurrection to reign with our Lord. For now continue to rest in the bosom of the Lord.

Emeka Okoye

Where do I start?
I write this with profound sadness but with total submission to Gods will.
I have known Buchi`s family for close to 20 years now.We met during a very challenging situation to his family,and what made him stand out then was his stoicism and loving steadfastness for his wife and family and the total belief that God would take complete control of the situation.God came through and really took control.
Buchi was a complete man,who believed in himself,his vocation,his family and most importantly God.He had a positive ,faith-filled outlook on life and toward other people.
We feel sad he has been taken from us ,but we completely trust God for His plans,protection and guidance for Buchi`s family and loved ones.
Goodbye and Rest in Peace Buchi.You leave a great legacy.