I pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief. As you grieve know that we are remembering you and honoring Ralphs memory. Take heart in the knowledge that he is sleeping comfortably with our Lord.

Dear Ralph, though U had a short Life , We are happy to know U as a valuable in Law. The Good Lord will receive Ur kind Soul and give U a good Rest. rest in perfect peace Amen. From Sir (Engr) Sam and Lady Nonye Emelugo

Nneoma, Richie, Nneka, Emeka, Chinwe, Ejike & Arinze - my deepest condolences! May Ralph's soul be granted eternal rest.....amen. Ezinwanne Ilodibe-Nnoruka

I write this with sadness over the unimaginable loss of a close friend RALPHO. you are a gentle man with a wonderful heart . I will forever miss you. we love you RALPHO but GOD loves you the most
ADIEU Peaceful man
ADIEU worthy friend
ADIEU RALPHO
FROM PRINCE NWACHUKWU ONUIGBO

Dear uncle Ralph,
I feel sad because of your death and i hope our God,Holy son and Angels take care of you.I prayed every morning since you fail ill and i pray that our mighty Lord will take care of your family in Jesus name.AMEN
From Chinazor (Nwasam"s son)

My dear big bros, O’RalphO Okonde , you leave me completely distraught and heartbroken. It is with so much pain and hurt in my soul that I write this tribute.

It all started with the news that you were hospitalized after a seizure, little did I know that it was going to be a long journey of pain, sorrow, anguish and despair. I know that you have passed through so much life challenges but nothing prepared us for this one that will eventually take your life. I saw you suffer and your health deteriorate over time that I oftentimes almost wavered in my faith. The question is why my bros, Ralph! Just as you will always steer me in the face shaking your head, down casted and say, why me! I did always encourage you while hurting so much inside as I could not comprehend it all. You fought so hard physically and mentally like a brave warrior to overcome this illness while clinging on to hope of a divine healing. Everyone in our family prayed and fasted for a miracle and God’s mercy upon your life including your friends and well wishers but God knows why you had to go at this prime time of your life. My only consolation is that you had time to make peace with God. His words are that in everything we should give thanks.

I deeply thank God for all the beautiful times we shared together, the memories of which will forever live in my heart. You were not just a brother but a friend and my confidant. We were always able to pour out our hearts to each other. Our brotherly bond was truly a blessing. I still remember all your dreams and aspirations for the future which have been cut short.

You were a gentle soul but tough, humble, benevolent, meticulous and courageous. You were a cheerful person, outgoing and easily liked by everyone that met you. Your love for your family was unquestionable. I truly do not know why good people like you pass on so early.

We will forever miss you.

Adieu O’RalphO! Adieu big Ralph! Farewell bros!

May your gentle soul rest peacefully in the bosom of the Lord till we meet to part no more, Amen.

Ralphito....gentle, simple, easygoing, peaceful! Your death once again opened my eyes to the reality of this world. Why are the good ones falling while the evil ones are busy roaming the world? I feel cold with the guilt of not visiting you throughout the period of your illness. I called your wife severally promising to visit. Hope you forgive me for that. I will take solace in the fact that you lived a God fearing life. I know you are resting in the bosom of The Lord.
Ride on gentle Ralph, the angels are with you.

Ooh IFedi as I normal call you, I received the news of your death with great tears flowing down by face because I could not visit you throughout the period of your illness. What a painful loss.You were so gentle and humble and always willing to help out at any slight opportunity. But God knows the reason why you had to leave us so early.You will be missed by all who knew you. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace AMEN! Adieu.... my humble brother till we meet to part no more.

A day begins a story. The story has it that Ralph woke up one morning and felt very severe headache. Investigations, medications and surgical interventions proved abortive.
Tell it not in Nneni, publish it not in the street of Enugu that my dearest humble friend is gone. You were full of milk of human kindness that even at your tender age when you were at F.G.C Wukari the meager allowances given to you as a student were shared by all,
"How are the mighty fallen" 'Oke Osisi adawo n'ala.
I am full of tears of sorrow.THE MAN" RAPHO" is no more, who now cares for the children in this sinful world? especially your Wife Nneoma who passed sleepless nights by your bed side nursing you.
The Alpha and Omega will take control for he knows it all.
Who can be more humble and generous than Ralph?.
God knows it all, Good night brother, good night, sleep well in The Lord.God Be with you till we meet again. Amen. Adieu.

Nwachukwu Sam- Eluwa & Family

Dear Ralph, good morning. Trust Heaven is a lovely place. Please send my greetings to our Lord Jesus and our Almighty Father. Just so that you know, we already miss you so much! You were always a friend and brother to me. We love you but God loves you more. All I can say, is thank you Lord for all the times we spent with you and one day we shall meet again. May your soul rest in perfect peace, Amen.

My heart sank into my stomach when I heard the news. The sadness still comes along once in awhile, but the joy in the memories is so dear that it gently pushes aside the sadness. With me always are the wonderful memories and the way we use to hang out back in the days. Bye till we meet again Raph

Ralph ,you lived a humble and patient life, you fought your illness gallantly, God never wanted to see you defeated in all these 'cos he knows the best for you and He decided to crown you better in His abode. Farewell Ralph... May your gentle soul rest in peace-AMEN.

Ralph you were one of the beautiful things that came with my marriage. My husband Arinze had wonderful memories of the times you shared as young cousins. He shared them and I was soon to meet you and your very cool and calm demeanour. I have since then enjoyed any time spent with you and your family. I won't ask why you - I lost a great brother and I know that God and His angels root for great souls. I am so glad we had the opportunity of spending a little time with you last Christmas. Enjoy your bright morning in the arms of the Father. Ezigbo mmadu adi anwu anwu.

O'Ralpho my good friend and brother! What a shame to death that took u away at the early stage of ur life. You were a good guy, always cheerful and everybodies friend. I remember wen I came to see u wen u were sick, you said "WINAS, U'VE SEEN WHAT UR BROTHER IS GOING THRU" I held ur hands and pray with u. Rest in peace my Bro

Good night uncle Graph
Uncle Graph has left us! Sad, very sad. My son, Chizitelu in his early years before he learnt to express himself eloquently used to welcome Ralph with so much excitement in my house then in Ilupeju, Lagos. You would hear him scream, uncle Graph, uncle Graph! Then, Ralph would lift him up and toss him into the air and Chizitelu would laugh excitedly. He had remained fond of his uncle to this day. When Ralph took ill, my son Chizzy would constantly ask of his uncle in our email exchanges from his school and would always pray for his total recovery. I normally update him of Ralph’s progress. Unfortunately , since Ralph died, I had tactically changed our mode of conversation in order to preclude any opportunity of enquiry about his uncle Ralph’s health status. I had to engage him with a tough academic challenge which he is struggling to meet up. So, his emails are now focussed on briefing me of his progress or challenges thereof.
Ralph was a good man, a gentle soul with a large heart. Very respectful. A good brother-in-law. When I was going through a particular business challenge, he was there giving advice, giving hope, and often consulting his good friend and brother, Prof. Ofonze Amucheazi on the legal aspects and feeding me back.
Ralph loved his wife and children a great deal and would do anything to keep them comfortable. He loved life, so he fought hard to survive this debilitating illness. He fought to the end. The Ekwenibe family fought hard too, but God in His infinite wisdom knew better.
Raphael Ifedilichukwu Ekwnibe my brother, jee nkoma.
Toenna Anyigbo
Eziokwubundu

It will be difficult to pen down how I truly feel. I have lost a brother. I am deeply pained. As painful as this can be, I cannot be mad but thank God for his mercies.
Ralph lived a good life. He was a great brother and friend. If sickness came as karma, I'd say he would not be the victim. I could cry and ask a million questions about how unfair life could be, but it would not change the facts. I am grateful to God he was strong enough to attend my wedding, and what better present could I ask for on that day?
I am also thankful that everyone got a chance to spend some quality time with him. I have no doubt he is resting peacefully with the Lord. Rest on Ralpho till we meet again.

My best friend. Trustworthy, reliable, sincere, compassionate. We shared a lot. We made plans for the future, for our children, for ourselves. All have come to nought. I have shed tears but my tears cannot bring you back. I remain committed to our plans for our families. Rest assured that I will always be there for them. Rest in peace Ralph. We shall meet to part no more.

My best friend. Trustworthy, reliable, sincere, compassionate. We shared a lot. We made plans for the future, for our children, for ourselves. All have come to nought. I have shed tears but my tears cannot bring you back. I remain committed to our plans for our families. Rest assured that I will always be there for them. Rest in peace Ralph. We shall meet to part no more.

I'm very speechless, my heart is heavy! O death! where is your sting?my only consolation is that you are with our Lord in the blessed sacrament, never to weep or be in pains anymore, never to return to this wicked world where we are all struggling,waiting as the clock ticks away..I still remember your kind,gentle person, God rest your soul, sleep on Ralph,rest in eternal peace.

I'm very speechless, my heart is heavy! O death! where is your sting?my only consolation is that you are with our Lord in the blessed sacrament, never to weep or be in pains anymore, never to return to this wicked world where we are all struggling,waiting as the clock ticks away..I still remember your kind,gentle person, God rest your soul, sleep on Ralph,rest in eternal peace.

May his soul rest in perfect peace Amen.....Emeka and Uju. Take heart. God is the giver and taker of life......Sure he has gone to be with his maker....Regards to your family. Accept my condolence at this moment.

This is very sad and upsetting news. It is well as you have gone to rest where you will feel no more pain. Rest in peace. May God give Nneoma & the rest of the family the strength to bear this great loss. Sleep on

what a SHOCK! each day I sit, wondering why does it have to be this way? I mourn ur passing but I take solace that God knows best. good bye Ralph .

what a SHOCK! each day I sit, wondering why does it have to be this way? I mourn ur passing but I take solace that God knows best. good bye Ralph .

Obisko as he called me....am in total shock and my heart bleeds..

I know you are in a better place and you are better off there than this wicked and evil world.. Permit me to say but you deserved much more... I will always remember you uncle Ralph.....Rest in Peace

O Ralpho! With tears I leave this tribute. You will forever be remembered. I give God all the Glory for the short time, you stayed with us here. We love you very much but God loves you most. May you continue to rest in peace on the bossom of our Almighty God...... Je nke oma, Nodu mma. Good night my dearest Sugar.

My dear big brother O Ralpho Odende, I leave this with a broken heart!
   
   God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around you and whispered "come to me".
With tearful eyes, we watched you suffer and saw you fade away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart has been taken away from us. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. May your soul rest in perfect peace, Amen.

Alas! My beloved brother Ralph is at rest.
My heart bleeds as I put together, "A tribute" for you . Mine is a personal letter to you.
Dear Ralph,
How are you? I do hope you are no longer in pain. It was a shock to learn when you had the first seizure. I wondered if it was true but prayed fervently it wasn't. We prayed and hoped for a miracle. You fought to be well. Your wife and children fought along. Your siblings did the same, likewise your wonderful friends and well wishers. Prayer requests from different nations and races were poured out to God. Your bravery despite the pain you went through was admirable. You kept faith alive, confessing your healing. God gave you His strength till it was time for you to go home. We may say, our prayers were not answered for you are not here with us. In faith, I know they were . While we sought for your physical strength to be restored, God healed you internally, strengthened those around you and prepared us all for this inevitable separation which is but for a while on earth. I know you are at peace with your maker. We miss you everyday and fondly remember the blessings and times we spent together. You were and will always be my big brother. You understood the meaning of the word "big brother" and lived it out. Adieu Ralph ! We shall meet to part no more .
Love you.
Chinwe.