January 15, 2023
January 15, 2023
Happy birthday in Heaven. May the perpetual light of God continually shine upon your soul & may the souls of all the faithful departed continually rest in peace.Amen .
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Patrick N. Uchendu, born on January 15, 1940 and passed away on February 26, 2020.
With gratitude to God and great sense of loss, we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle — Patrick N. Uchendu (80 years). Chief P. N. Uchendu was known and acknowledged by many as the incorruptible accountant, a principled and passionate educationist with well over fifty (50) years of public accounting experience and service, a writer and community development enthusiast. He lived a fulfilled and accomplished life and will be missed dearly by all.
Program for the celebration of the life of Chief P.N. Uchendu announced — Wake in Enugu on Tuesday November 24, 2020; Wake in hometown on Thursday December 3, 2020; Requiem Mass and Interment at family compound on Friday December 4, 2020.
Light a candle — keep the flame aglow; Share stories — keep the memories alive.
We invite you to share your stories and memories of interactions with Patrick N. Uchendu, and light prayer candles in the appropriate sections below.
Along these lines, to the extent that P. N. Uchendu, touched/impacted your life in a positive way, share your tribute to him and pay it forward by sharing that light with others through your positively empowering words and actions.
“A candle loses nothing by lighting another ...” — J. Keller
Please light candles in memory of P.N. Uchendu as we pray for the repose of his soul.
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Pray with us.
Prayer: May the soul of +Patrick N. Uchendu and the souls of all the faithful departed, including two of his sons — +Ifeanyi G. & +Obinna H. (who preceded him in death) — through the mercy of God Rest in Perfect Peace. Amen.
Eternal Rest grant unto them oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine on them. Amen.
May they Rest in Peace Profound. Amen.
With gratitude to God and great sense of loss, we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle — Patrick N. Uchendu (80 years). Chief P. N. Uchendu was known and acknowledged by many as the incorruptible accountant, a principled and passionate educationist with well over fifty (50) years of public accounting experience and service, a writer and community development enthusiast. He lived a fulfilled and accomplished life and will be missed dearly by all.
Program for the celebration of the life of Chief P.N. Uchendu announced — Wake in Enugu on Tuesday November 24, 2020; Wake in hometown on Thursday December 3, 2020; Requiem Mass and Interment at family compound on Friday December 4, 2020.
Light a candle — keep the flame aglow; Share stories — keep the memories alive.
We invite you to share your stories and memories of interactions with Patrick N. Uchendu, and light prayer candles in the appropriate sections below.
Along these lines, to the extent that P. N. Uchendu, touched/impacted your life in a positive way, share your tribute to him and pay it forward by sharing that light with others through your positively empowering words and actions.
“A candle loses nothing by lighting another ...” — J. Keller
Please light candles in memory of P.N. Uchendu as we pray for the repose of his soul.
Online:
- https://prayers.crs.org
- https://www.lightingacandle.org/chapels
- https://secure.nationalshrine.org/site/SPageServer/?pagename=prayer_request
- Physically light a candle at any Catholic Church or other house of prayer near you and share your story with us.
- Recommended locations for Prayer Candles and Holy Mass Requests — St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Idaw River and the Discalced Carmelite Friars Chapel, GRA., Enugu.
Pray with us.
Prayer: May the soul of +Patrick N. Uchendu and the souls of all the faithful departed, including two of his sons — +Ifeanyi G. & +Obinna H. (who preceded him in death) — through the mercy of God Rest in Perfect Peace. Amen.
Eternal Rest grant unto them oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine on them. Amen.
May they Rest in Peace Profound. Amen.
Tributes
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February 26, 2022
February 26, 2022
May the perpetual light of God continually shine upon you as you continually rest in perfect peace.Amen.
December 3, 2020
December 3, 2020
Daddy Uche,I am still short of words ,so it is really true that you have gone to be with the Lord. Your gentle and ever reassuring words of wisdom will always be cherished.Rest on daddy uche! You are really missed but i believe the angels are happy to have you home.
December 3, 2020
December 3, 2020
Funeral Oration by
Living Offsprings of P. N. Uchendu:
Dad! Daddy! As we commence the activities to commit your mortal flesh to Mother Earth, words fail us because we never thought you would be leaving us anytime soon. Yet we accept that death is an inevitable transition to a better place.
And so, we bid you peace.
We are grateful for the love and joys we shared during your life. Thank you for the ideals you instilled in us, nurturing us, believing in us and cheering us on as we blossomed to find our individual callings in life.
As we cherish the memories we made with you, we will always love you and our lives will honor your memory as a testament to the principles you taught and upheld. Your words of wisdom are engraved in our hearts and remain as your music to our ears.
Despite being endowed with exceptional intelligence and attaining highly coveted personal and professional levels, you lived a quiet, simple and contented life. Your commitment to family, your profession and the community set off ripples that will remain timeless. We are humbled by the legacy you left. We will honor your memory and love you always!
We know your spirit lives on as you watch over us along with +Obinna and +Ifeanyi. We bid you peace until we reunite at the eternal banquet with the Lord.
Dad, Daddy, Ozo Ezechukwu, Mmil-Kwe-Onwa 1 of Uke!!!
Jee Ofuma...
Forever-missed by,
~ Uchenna, Tochukwu, Emeka, Ozioma.
(Funeral Tribute — Burial, Friday December 4, 2020)
Living Offsprings of P. N. Uchendu:
Dad! Daddy! As we commence the activities to commit your mortal flesh to Mother Earth, words fail us because we never thought you would be leaving us anytime soon. Yet we accept that death is an inevitable transition to a better place.
And so, we bid you peace.
We are grateful for the love and joys we shared during your life. Thank you for the ideals you instilled in us, nurturing us, believing in us and cheering us on as we blossomed to find our individual callings in life.
As we cherish the memories we made with you, we will always love you and our lives will honor your memory as a testament to the principles you taught and upheld. Your words of wisdom are engraved in our hearts and remain as your music to our ears.
Despite being endowed with exceptional intelligence and attaining highly coveted personal and professional levels, you lived a quiet, simple and contented life. Your commitment to family, your profession and the community set off ripples that will remain timeless. We are humbled by the legacy you left. We will honor your memory and love you always!
We know your spirit lives on as you watch over us along with +Obinna and +Ifeanyi. We bid you peace until we reunite at the eternal banquet with the Lord.
Dad, Daddy, Ozo Ezechukwu, Mmil-Kwe-Onwa 1 of Uke!!!
Jee Ofuma...
Forever-missed by,
~ Uchenna, Tochukwu, Emeka, Ozioma.
(Funeral Tribute — Burial, Friday December 4, 2020)
March 29, 2020
March 29, 2020
We celebrate your life and remember your smile with gratitude
Thankful for the beautiful life you lived,
For the wife you loved - a devoted mom
For the children you raised and cherished,
Who have cherished and raised their own children - your grandchildren
You may be gone, but you will not be forgotten
We will fondly speak your name,
Kindly pray for you soul,
and cherish every moment you lived
We remember our dad, husband calling you “Nna m ochie”
We remember your friendship and remember your kindness
We thank God for your good life
You will be missed, but never forgotten
You will always be in our thoughts and prayers
May your soul rest in perfect peace
Amen
Thankful for the beautiful life you lived,
For the wife you loved - a devoted mom
For the children you raised and cherished,
Who have cherished and raised their own children - your grandchildren
You may be gone, but you will not be forgotten
We will fondly speak your name,
Kindly pray for you soul,
and cherish every moment you lived
We remember our dad, husband calling you “Nna m ochie”
We remember your friendship and remember your kindness
We thank God for your good life
You will be missed, but never forgotten
You will always be in our thoughts and prayers
May your soul rest in perfect peace
Amen
March 18, 2020
March 18, 2020
He was a great man by all standards. A great academic. My mentor and friend. He loved his profession with passion and served it with integrity and uncommon dedication. May his gentle soul find eternal rest in the bosom of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ whom he also served well. Adieu PA Uchendu.
March 18, 2020
March 18, 2020
I remember him with admiration and affection.
March 17, 2020
March 17, 2020
Uncle m, Papa Uche,
You are certainly in a place of bliss and peace.
I really enjoyed our brief yet deep conversations filled with wisdom and love.
I cherish the books you gifted me with and I am blessed by knowing a great man.
In perfect peace you rest.
Goodbye for now,
Lota Muoneke.
You are certainly in a place of bliss and peace.
I really enjoyed our brief yet deep conversations filled with wisdom and love.
I cherish the books you gifted me with and I am blessed by knowing a great man.
In perfect peace you rest.
Goodbye for now,
Lota Muoneke.
March 17, 2020
March 17, 2020
I happened to visit the Uchendus in Enugu years ago at their residence. Although they weren't known to me before the visit, but I was there because I knew their daughter Dr. Uchenna who then resides in tha USA. Patrick Uchendu upon learning that I am preparing for the priesthood, engaged me in a warm, loving, conversation. He encouraged me so much to preserve in my calling. His counsel together with his wife remained indelible in me.
I am so sorry to hear of the demise of Parick Uchendu. May the good Lord grant him perpetual rest in heavenly peace. I know that his family now has an intercessor in heaven. Dr Uche may the blessed mother intercede for you and your family for the fortitude to bear the loss.
TO PATRICK:
Asleep, in Jesus! Blessed sleep,
From which none ever wakes to weep;
A calm and undisturbed repose,
Unbroken by the last of foes.
From Rev. Fr. Dr. Martin Okoro
I am so sorry to hear of the demise of Parick Uchendu. May the good Lord grant him perpetual rest in heavenly peace. I know that his family now has an intercessor in heaven. Dr Uche may the blessed mother intercede for you and your family for the fortitude to bear the loss.
TO PATRICK:
Asleep, in Jesus! Blessed sleep,
From which none ever wakes to weep;
A calm and undisturbed repose,
Unbroken by the last of foes.
From Rev. Fr. Dr. Martin Okoro
March 17, 2020
March 17, 2020
Christ be with you, Christ within you,
Christ behind you, Christ before you,
Christ beside you, Christ to win you,
Christ to comfort and restore you
Christ beneath you, Christ above you,
Christ in life, Christ in death,
Christ in hearts of all that love you,
Christ in the mouths of friends and strangers.
Christ in the hearts of all who think of you,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of you,
Christ in every eye that sees you,
Christ in every ear that hears of you.
God’s might to uphold you,
God’s wisdom to guide you,
God’s eye to look before you,
God’s ear to hear you,
God’s word to speak for you,
God’s hand to guard you,
God’s way to lead you,
God’s shield to protect you,
God’s power to save you
Till we meet again!
(Adapted from St. Patrick's Breastplate Prayer)
Christ behind you, Christ before you,
Christ beside you, Christ to win you,
Christ to comfort and restore you
Christ beneath you, Christ above you,
Christ in life, Christ in death,
Christ in hearts of all that love you,
Christ in the mouths of friends and strangers.
Christ in the hearts of all who think of you,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of you,
Christ in every eye that sees you,
Christ in every ear that hears of you.
God’s might to uphold you,
God’s wisdom to guide you,
God’s eye to look before you,
God’s ear to hear you,
God’s word to speak for you,
God’s hand to guard you,
God’s way to lead you,
God’s shield to protect you,
God’s power to save you
Till we meet again!
(Adapted from St. Patrick's Breastplate Prayer)
March 17, 2020
March 17, 2020
We all die.
The goal isn’t to live forever,
the goal is to
create something that will. ( Chuck Palahniuk).
And you did, for your kind and encouraging words were cherished and they will forever be remembered.
Adieu till we gather at the banquet table of the living God.
The goal isn’t to live forever,
the goal is to
create something that will. ( Chuck Palahniuk).
And you did, for your kind and encouraging words were cherished and they will forever be remembered.
Adieu till we gather at the banquet table of the living God.
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January 15, 2023
January 15, 2023
Happy birthday in Heaven. May the perpetual light of God continually shine upon your soul & may the souls of all the faithful departed continually rest in peace.Amen .
February 26, 2022
February 26, 2022
May the perpetual light of God continually shine upon you as you continually rest in perfect peace.Amen.
December 3, 2020
December 3, 2020
Daddy Uche,I am still short of words ,so it is really true that you have gone to be with the Lord. Your gentle and ever reassuring words of wisdom will always be cherished.Rest on daddy uche! You are really missed but i believe the angels are happy to have you home.
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Final Earthly Voyage — Funeral & Burial
December 4, 2020
by Uc Uch
Dad! Daddy! As we commence the activities to commit your mortal flesh to Mother Earth, words fail us because we never thought you would be leaving us anytime soon. Yet we accept that death is an inevitable transition to a better place. And so, we bid you peace.
We are grateful for the love and joys we shared during your life. Thank you for the ideals you instilled in us, nurturing us, believing in us and cheering us on as we blossomed to find our individual callings in life.
As we cherish the memories we made with you, we will always love you and our lives will honor your memory as a testament to the principles you taught and upheld. Your words of wisdom are engraved in our hearts and remain as your music to our ears.
Despite being endowed with exceptional intelligence and attaining highly coveted personal and professional levels, you lived a quiet, simple and contented life. Your commitment to family, your profession and the community set off ripples that will remain timeless. We are humbled by the legacy you left. We will honor your memory and love you always!
We know your spirit lives on as you watch over us along with +Obinna and +Ifeanyi. We bid you peace until we reunite at the eternal banquet with the Lord.
Dad, Daddy, Ozo Ezechukwu, Mmil- Kwe-Onwa 1 of Uke!!!
Jee Ofuma...
Forever-missed by,
~ Uchenna, Tochukwu, Emeka, Ozioma.
(Funeral Tribute — Burial, Friday December 4, 2020)
A Gentle Giant Moves On!
March 13, 2020
by Chris E
Who was Patrick N. Uchendu?
P.N. Uchendu, FCCA, FCA, MBIM, ACTI: friend, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, neighbor, advocate, professional, accountant, auditor, investigator, confidant, colleague, orator, teacher, mentor,... — and the list goes on.
Chief Patrick N. Uchendu was known and acknowledged by many as the incorruptible accountant, a principled and passionate educationist with over fifty (50) years of public accounting experience and service, a community development enthusiast and writer whose gems of wisdom were evident in the quotes that trademarked his conversations, speeches and lectures.
What are the first three words that come to mind when you think of Patrick N. Uchendu?
"No one lights a lamp and puts it in a hiding place or under a basket, but on a lamp stand, so that those who enter may see its light.” — Luke 11:33
Biographical Information
April 1, 2020
by Uc Uch
Patrick N. Uchendu, FCCA, FCA, MBIM, ACTI.
Patrick Nwankwo Uchendu was born on the 15th day of January, 1940 to Egbuonu Ezechukwu and Mgboye Margaret Uchendu. He spent his early childhood in Uke where he attended St Dominic's Primary School Uke/Abatete (1946-1953).
Subsequently, he attended Prince Memorial High School, Onitsha for his secondary school education (1956-1960) after a short stint as an elementary school teacher.
At the completion of secondary school, he joined the Administration Office of the Forestry Department, Enugu as a trainee clerk in December 1960.
•••Professional Education & Certifications:
In 1963, P.N. Uchendu proceeded to Yaba College of Technology, Lagos where he studied Accountancy (1963-1965). Next he attended West Bromwich College of Commerce and Technology, West Midlands, England (1973-1975) where he completed his professional training.
Subsequently, he was admitted as an Associate of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) and Member of the British Institute of Management (MBIM) United Kingdom in 1976 and Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) on return to Nigeria.
As a committed civil servant, P.N. Uchendu returned and rejoined the Old Anambra State Civil Service despite various tempting offers from private and public organizations in the United Kingdom and Lagos.
As information and computer technology began to take center stage in the 1980s, he proceeded to obtain post graduate joint diploma in Data Processing, Computer Accounting/Auditing at the Graduate School of Management, University of Dallas, Texas, U.S.A and University of East Anglia School of Computing Studies and Accounting Norwich, United Kingdom in 1982.
As information and computer technology began to take center stage in the 1980s, he proceeded to obtain post graduate joint diploma in Data Processing, Computer Accounting/Auditing at the Graduate School of Management, University of Dallas, Texas, U.S.A and University of East Anglia School of Computing Studies and Accounting Norwich, United Kingdom in 1982.
•••Work in Civil Service:
P.N. Uchendu dedicated his time, talent and expertise to active civil service for over thirty-five years in multiple roles with progressively higher complexity and challenges.
At various times between 1987 and 1990, he served as Financial Controller of Board of Internal Revenue, Deputy Director and Head of Accounts State Education Commission and Deputy Director, Office of Budget and Planning Government House Enugu.
On creation of the new Anambra State in 1991, he was appointed as the Director of Budget, Office of Budget and Planning, Government House, Awka. In 1995 he was appointed Auditor General of Anambra State from where he retired on April 30, 1999 after thirty-five years of great and self-less service.
His high level of professionalism and integrity made him a recurring feature in most government investigative panels, boards of inquiry and training programs in accounting, auditing and treasury management in the old and new Anambra State. This continued even long after he retired from active service — as Consultant to the state government on Civil Service matters.
On creation of the new Anambra State in 1991, he was appointed as the Director of Budget, Office of Budget and Planning, Government House, Awka. In 1995 he was appointed Auditor General of Anambra State from where he retired on April 30, 1999 after thirty-five years of great and self-less service.
His high level of professionalism and integrity made him a recurring feature in most government investigative panels, boards of inquiry and training programs in accounting, auditing and treasury management in the old and new Anambra State. This continued even long after he retired from active service — as Consultant to the state government on Civil Service matters.
Additionally, he undertook various special assignments especially in rescue management of various ailing government enterprises and as Chairman of various committees for Anambra State Government.
•••Work in Academia:
For three decades (1970s - 1990s) P.N. Uchendu was immersed in the academia at Departments of Accountancy, University of Nigeria and Institute of Management and Technology Enugu where he taught and mentored numerous young aspiring Chartered Accountants.
For three decades (1970s - 1990s) P.N. Uchendu was immersed in the academia at Departments of Accountancy, University of Nigeria and Institute of Management and Technology Enugu where he taught and mentored numerous young aspiring Chartered Accountants.
He was the “Mr. ICAN” to his students having been district secretary in Enugu (1982 - 1990) and later the founding Chairman of Awka District of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (1995 -2010).
During the foregoing period, he facilitated the initial accreditation of the Department of Accountancy at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. He was also a member (representing ICAN) of the governing council of Federal Polytechnic Oko (1986-1991).
•••Post Active Civil Service:
On retirement, P.N. Uchendu set-up PAGE consultants with some of his professional colleagues and friends and established Uchendu Patrick Co (Chartered Accountants).
He authored and co-authored several professional publications such as "Public Sector Accounting and Auditing (1997), Managing Public Enterprises in the 21st century (1999).
In retirement, he settled in to write and publish "Gems of wisdom" (Vol 1 and 2), a compilation of the quotes that were his trademark in speeches, The Consolidated History and Culture of Uke, a labour of love for his place of origin and birth and lastly "The Accountant", his autobiography.
•••Select Honors/Awards:
Patrick Uchendu was recognised by various organizations and groups with numerous awards, commendations and certificates of recognition. Some samples are — Honorary Citizen of Dallas, Texas, USA, by the Mayor of Dallas (July 1982); Anambra State Government meritorious service in the finance sector; Mmili Kwe Onwa 1 of Uke by H.R.H Igwe G.N.C Ezeude; Nze na Ozo, Uke with the name EZECHUKWU; and Life Patron for Scouts Association of Nigeria,
•••Personal Life & Family:
Patrick was a devout Christian and a member of the Catholic Church. He was baptized by the Most Revd Father Tansi and his childhood friend was late Bishop Vincent Ezeonyia, the late Catholic Bishop of Aba.
Chief Patrick Uchendu was married to Lolo Kate Uchendu (Nee Chiemelu) for over fifty-one years. Their union was blessed with six offsprings (two of whom preceded him in death) and many grandchildren.
A family man and lover of peace who saw the beauty in the individuality of everyone and always gave everybody a chance to prove their mettle and realize their God-given inherent potentials. A rare gem, indeed!
Patrick was a devout Christian and a member of the Catholic Church. He was baptized by the Most Revd Father Tansi and his childhood friend was late Bishop Vincent Ezeonyia, the late Catholic Bishop of Aba.
Chief Patrick Uchendu was married to Lolo Kate Uchendu (Nee Chiemelu) for over fifty-one years. Their union was blessed with six offsprings (two of whom preceded him in death) and many grandchildren.
A family man and lover of peace who saw the beauty in the individuality of everyone and always gave everybody a chance to prove their mettle and realize their God-given inherent potentials. A rare gem, indeed!
Adieu Patty, Dad, Grandpa!!!
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by Stella Eneh
Eternal rest grant him oh Lord! .Let thy perpetual light continually shine upon his soul.
Continue to rest in the Lord as you pray for us.
Amen.
Continue to rest in the Lord as you pray for us.
Amen.
Four Years Since 02.26.2020…
February 26
by Uc Uch
This Year 2024 — another Leap Year — marks Four Years since …
Just like you entered the world as we know it on a Leap Year, your exit was also a Leap Year — 1940 & 2020.
‘Still dealing with Wednesday 02.26.2020 — some scriptural songs come to mind:
•In God”s eyes, a thousand years are like a day — No more than a watch in the night.
••Restless is the heart until it comes to rest in the Lord — All the earth will remember and return to our God.
•••I believe your eyes have seen the Goodness of the Lord in the Land of the Living — “What eye has not seen … that the Lord prepared for those who love Him.”
Till we meet again to part no more —
+Resqiuescat in Pace!
Three Years Since 2.26.20
February 26, 2023
by Uc Uch
•February Twenty Sixth was Ash Wednesday in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand and Twenty.
••That Solemn Day — a reminder of our mortality — was marked by your final heartbeat and exit from the world as we know it.
•••You remain forever in the hearts you touched and still love… as perpetual light shines upon your soul in eternity.
•••You remain forever in the hearts you touched and still love… as perpetual light shines upon your soul in eternity.
Resqiuescat in Pace!
02.26.2023