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This memorial website was created in memory of our beloved daddy, Prof Michael Ezepue (Nwachinemelu), 82 years old, born on January 1, 1937 and passed away on August 11, 2019. 

Our Great Dad, an erudite Professor of Geology and a wonderful father, uncle, brother, mentor, guardian and friend was a man who touched the lives of many, and whose shoes nobody can attempt to fit in. He was a very kind hearted man to his family, friends and all who came in contact with him. His great sense of humour lit up the room whenever he walked into it. 

Nwachinemelu was one of the greatest men that walked the face of the earth. We will always remember him forever.

Dearest Dad, rest in peace as we part to await the great union of the saints and faithful departed. Amen.

Funeral Arrangements
14th September, 2019 Saturday  - Requiem Mass/ Celebration of Life 1.30pm
St Michael and St MaetuCatholic Church, 106 Bath Road, Hounslow Middlesex, London TW3 3EJ

21st October 2019 Monday      - UNN service of songs 
23rd October 2019 Wednesday  - Requiem mass, St Peter's Chaplaincy, UNN.
24th October 2019 Thursday      - Wake at Uru-Ntukwulu Village, Ogidi, Idemmili North, Anambra 
25th October 2019 Friday           - Burial Mass /Condolences at Ogidi
26th October 2019 Saturday      - Condolences
27th October 2019 Sunday         - Thanksgiving Mass at St John's Catholic Church, Ogidi

October 16, 2019
October 16, 2019
I sincerely extend my heart felt condolence to all the Ezepues on the passing of their beloved. Prof indeed left a vacuum that no one on his or her own can feel except by the grace of God. Hence I pray for God's enactment on all concerned to truly commit to His visions and aspirations. May His soul rest in peace.   
September 30, 2019
September 30, 2019
Uncle left lots of memories and legacies. I feel like expounding on these two; Humility and "no worries" ... and he was right!
By true humility we are catapulted to greater heights here on earth as it is in heaven and by leaving a "no worries" lifestyle, one can enjoy peace on this earth, knowing that everything works for our own good. I can only imagine him giving us thumps up as we practice and master these two principles by the grace of God.
Dear uncle, rest in peace till we meet again.                                                                                       
                                                  Sincerely,                                                                                                 Kosisochukwu Ezepue
September 21, 2019
September 21, 2019
Vox Populi, Vox Dei....... so many have spoken, many will still speak ..... All speaking about the same thing. You lived a fulfilled life. Life full of Joy and laughter. You made us smile when we remember you. I will meet you there..... Adieu Nna Bu Nna,
September 21, 2019
September 21, 2019
May my Grandpa rest in peace, with all the wisdom he and my dad taught me, I will do well for Grandpa, my inspiration to life, my hero!
September 18, 2019
September 18, 2019
Prof Ezepue was not just a great dad but an awesome human being. Thank you dad for all you did for us, it’s quite valueless & if there’s a life after this, I wouldn’t want no one but you as my dad.
September 8, 2019
September 8, 2019
Having lived with you this few years of my life seems like I have been with you since the day of my birth. You were like a father to me and now that you are gone it hurts me so much becouse there is nobody to tell me stories again. Daddy I learnt a lot from you.
You were a very good and kind hearted man. The genuine love you showered on everybody around you and always sharing what you have with people who needed help. You lived your life to please your creator. You were so kind and contented hence you lived not for yourself alone but for others. We will celebrate and thank God almighty that you lived a long and fulfilled life. May your gentle soul rest in the bosom of the Lord AMEN.
September 8, 2019
September 8, 2019
Òkà mmuta aka jiri m, anya mmiri atalam n'anya amaghizim ihe m ga-eme, dee ma obu kwue. Ya diba, mana amataram otu ihe, I bu dimkpa ma burukwa nwa CHINEKE.
Òkà mmuta, nna Micky, Mekus, Ifeko na umunne ha, gaa nke oma.
September 4, 2019
September 4, 2019
Prof, you cordially received and accepted me into Geology Department in the year 1999 when my hope of moving to Pharmacy dept. dashed. I was frustrated but you encouraged me. Throughout my stay in Geology dept when your were still in service, you were so good. I will miss you but I believe God has a better place for you
in heaven. May you continue to rest in the bossom of the Lord big Daddy.
September 4, 2019
September 4, 2019
Growing up in UNN, visiting the Ezepue's was always fun.

Prof was a jolly good fellow that led in making the house a very happy home. And no wonder his children are also fun to be with.

He'll certainly be missed by many.

Rest in peace Prof, and may God grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss.

Iyke Nwosu
September 3, 2019
September 3, 2019
My formative years as a young boy in UNN were deeply impacted by the family of the Ezepue's, thanks dear Prof. It was indeed an honor knowing you and your family. May you find rest in the bosom of God almighty.
Your legacy is surely in trusted hands, your amazing children.

Adieu...
September 1, 2019
September 1, 2019
Ify, while I never met your dad, but getting to know you and your siblings gave me insight into the man that raised you. The testimony I heard about his life also shows him to be a man of many qualities: husband, dad, teacher and mentor to you and many. May his soul rest in peace and rejoice, knowing he has gone to rest.
August 31, 2019
August 31, 2019
Dumo, Emeka, Ify and Njide..please accept my sincere condolence..May your dad's soul rest in peace...Amen
Aunty Nnee...( Anamaleze/ PH )
August 31, 2019
August 31, 2019
This a very big minus to entire UNN community and to the field of academics, a man of integrity in deed. My dear friend Ikechukwu Ezepue accept my heartfelt condolence. The only good thing to do to keep the memory of your late father immortal is to emulate he foot steps and his legacies. May his gently soul rest in the bosom of God.
August 31, 2019
August 31, 2019
He was a great man. Department of Geology,UNN will miss him greatly. Find rest in the Bossom of the Lord.
August 31, 2019
August 31, 2019
May the Good Lord grant you eternal rest in his bossom, your candid Love speaks on your behalf,fare de well Prof
August 31, 2019
August 31, 2019
Prof, Sir, you were a symbol of love and an icon of quality, an epitome of generosity and embodiment of honesty. You fought and have finished the race……the crown is now yours.
Adieu sir,
Adieu Nna oma
Adieu Nwachinemelu
Adieu papa AJ
Dinaa nke oma, ka chineke nara nmgburuobi gi.
August 31, 2019
August 31, 2019
Your Dad was not only a good father to his family, but also a good teacher which manifested in him reaching the pinnacle of his career and above all a good man. He radiated humanism which he practically substantiated by his uncommon show of love to his famliy, friends and strangers. May God accept his peaceful soul and grant your family the fortitude to bear the loss. Take heart for your father has passed to glory.
August 31, 2019
August 31, 2019
May God accept your soul.I strongly believe that you are in heaven because you don't like people to cry or suffer.I am a geologist today is because of your positive contributions to my life.We will miss you Prof! Continue to rest with the lord.
August 31, 2019
August 31, 2019
Dear Prof.
You had a good ride. You stood tall, those moments came challenging and like the lyrics you "did it your way" - the lovely way you always did it.
You have left big shoes yet a big generation behide - not to worry, your children will carry on the legacy.
God rest your soul. Find peace and smile on.
Adieu Prof
August 31, 2019
August 31, 2019
Surely, prof will be forever missed. For the short period of time I knew him in the department of Geology, I was deeply impacted by my class with professor Ezepue. He was a fascinating speaker, and gave us a look at the type of issues you really face in the working world. He had the combination of great knowledge and presentation skills. He was a star."
O C
August 30, 2019
August 30, 2019
To the Ezepue family,

May our Lord bless and comfort you all during this time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences.

May his soul rest in perfect peace. Amen

Nneoma Okorie
August 30, 2019
August 30, 2019
Prof! my first visit to UNN for post UME was graced by your hospitality. Your home was made for all.
In Geology department, petrology classes were interesting, all because of your approach.
You will forever remain in our memories.
August 30, 2019
August 30, 2019
Dear Prof.,

Meeting you in my third year as an undergraduate of Geology department (2008) was so joyful. Your lecture classes were always so lively because of the comic relief you brought into them. Yeah, Petrology classes were where we'd always want to be cos of your jovial nature and wonderful approach. You're really a great loss to mankind.
However, earth lost while heaven gained! May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace, Amen.

Prof. Ezepue, Con te partiro!
August 30, 2019
August 30, 2019
Our great Erudite Professor Ezepue, you were indeed great and very kind. We loved you, Class of 2001 Geology Department looked forward to your lectures which were fun and hilarious. I cannot emphasize enough how kind and encouraging you were to your students. Professor Ezepue, I never stopped speaking highly of you and the love I have for you. You were such a kind man and I would never forget that.
The angels gained a saint so we say Rest in Peace Erudite Professor!
August 30, 2019
August 30, 2019
I personally knew Prof way back in UNN. He was a simple man, very jovial, a dedicated Catholic who devoted his entire life to teaching younger ones to be better people. He will be greatly missed. Rest on Prof, may Angels of God bid you welcome to paradise. Our dear mother, and my friends, take heart. Prof has fulfilled his mission on earth, and has gone to rest with God. Let us celebrate his life.
August 30, 2019
August 30, 2019
I knew him too... We only exchanged a few words, a few greetings, a few glances. But I knew him through the profound friendship and camaraderie I shared with his children, who were my friends...my peers. Dumo, Emeka, Ify, yes Ogoo, AJ Monks...Oge was quite little then.
Dear Sir, yours was a fulfilled life. We all call you Dad. We ate food in your home, watched your TV and shared a deep bond of friendship and love with your children.
Rest on Sir. This is the lot of man and we who mourn today pray that we be found worthy to exit as gloriously as you and our other parents have done: live fully, see our children's children and yes even their own children and be interred with tears of blessed joy and total peace.
Adieu Prof. Your legacy lives on!!!
August 30, 2019
August 30, 2019
My Dad, my Hero.

I just want to say thank you for who you were to me, my siblings, our families and all your loved ones. It was an absolute pleasure having you as a first love, a father and a friend.

God be with you till me meet again. #Nnenwanyi #Daddy's_girl

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October 16, 2019
October 16, 2019
I sincerely extend my heart felt condolence to all the Ezepues on the passing of their beloved. Prof indeed left a vacuum that no one on his or her own can feel except by the grace of God. Hence I pray for God's enactment on all concerned to truly commit to His visions and aspirations. May His soul rest in peace.   
September 30, 2019
September 30, 2019
Uncle left lots of memories and legacies. I feel like expounding on these two; Humility and "no worries" ... and he was right!
By true humility we are catapulted to greater heights here on earth as it is in heaven and by leaving a "no worries" lifestyle, one can enjoy peace on this earth, knowing that everything works for our own good. I can only imagine him giving us thumps up as we practice and master these two principles by the grace of God.
Dear uncle, rest in peace till we meet again.                                                                                       
                                                  Sincerely,                                                                                                 Kosisochukwu Ezepue
September 21, 2019
September 21, 2019
Vox Populi, Vox Dei....... so many have spoken, many will still speak ..... All speaking about the same thing. You lived a fulfilled life. Life full of Joy and laughter. You made us smile when we remember you. I will meet you there..... Adieu Nna Bu Nna,
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September 18, 2019
First impressions are usually indelible in our souls,  not always. But stays when such impression was so memorable and lively.

It was a vey unusual encounter the day I met Prof. Ezepue. I was not so scared that a female mate friend will be so bold to invite a male friend  to their house. Judging from my late father’s experience ; Onye chibe gi nya bu Ozo. 

The encounter was so frightening when I saw a face that cannot be matched with his words. ‘ Nna a, baa …….Nno! Sounded Greek to me. And did not made the soft cushion to be soft to me . But not too long I sat. I saw in a person so different from any other father I have met.  The whole room was filled with laughter. I laughed that I forgot that I was actually with my female friend’s Dad. The story of how he went to Biafra war with apt demonstration made me wonder so actually ‘ Na enwere ndi ekere mbosi Uka’. People created with full ingridents of life and all the angels at a work that day.

For anybody who came across Prof, will know he is a rare gem. He was not a conventional being just like any other person. His specie comes in a lifetime. Humility met with intelligence, His sense of humor was second to none. A heart that accepts every character just to bring out the best in the person. He was our age to stay with us. But then in all he did he impacted all the knowledge of life in us. 
He made me  a member of his family in unimaginable manner. From the encounter, her daughter became nothing to me rather than My blood.

I won’t forget the day he cracked a joke about that my first visit, ‘ Izu, honestly I have never known that the banana and groundnut you brought to the house that day was to chase my daughter. I felt you came to be part of us because she had told me you are a  prayerful Christian. Na I bu Nwa Mary. If I have known I would have given her to you in marriage. But never mind another of my daughter is still around if you are still interested ‘ I laughed infectiously.
And till this moments put smiles to my souls whenever I remember it. 

You saw life meaningless and lived it futfilled.
You loved everyone around you happy, you infected it much.
You did not believe morals should be thought with frown face.
In the peak of every Joke, there is a lesson passed.

You had a face that is in contrast to your personality.
You can detect the heartbeat of the very commoner.
You are in every class and made problems meaningless.
By approaching the difficulties of life with vanity spirit.

You loved family.
You loved humanity.
You infected them so much with your love and care.

To your lovely wife, who have been with you for a lifetime. May God console you Mum. Mike has gone back to the Father.. To Chinedu(St. Dumo), Ify, Emeka, Ogo, Ike Eh and Oge. I will say we lost a great treasure. Not forever because we will all be with him in heaven one day. 
As the earth mourn, Heaven is rejoicing that a good man came back home.

Eternal Rest grant unto him O! Lord…. And let perpetual light shine on him.
May he Rest In Peace, Amen.

Ka Odi, Nwachinaemelu Na Ogidi.

September 13, 2019
Dad was no ordinary teacher. He was gifted at capturing peoples’ minds, hearts and souls. He taught us. He taught Mum too. 
He was crazy about Maths. Then English, Physics, Chemistry and Further Maths...read up the texts to teach us. 
He loved being a geologist and we, his imaginary students grew accustomed to words like basalt, quartzites, petrology, mineralogy, marangudzi dyke...lawd! We didn’t even understand much but, we sure enjoyed watching him in his element. 
#Nnenwanyi #lifestory #myhero
September 13, 2019
Daddio, mum cried today. She wept. Only you could’ve understood that soulful cry. 
I think there’s so much she wants to say. Of course, I stopped her. Not exactly in the way you would have though. I tried. That’s our reality. 
I know you felt her too. Not exactly what you’d have loved to see. Left me a bit cranky. I have never questioned God. I am not about to. Not now. Not ever.  
BTW, I’m at the ICAN gala nite, Oliver D’Coque’s son has just done justice to some of your favs. I’m much better now.
#Nnenwanyi #lifestory

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