Hi Dad, I recently got married to a man who loves me, I missed your presence.
  Dad, mum is doing great as well as my siblings. You now have lots of grand children.
 Dad, my uncle's has been the best always there for me. We are all good

May 27, 2019, was memorial day. I thought about you, my bro, Pastor Eugene Oti!! I thought about my bro CY Oti, EzeOgo. I thought about my mother deOlanma Oti. It dawned on me that family club-size in your new abode need build up rapidly no more. We trust you are resting in peace, watching and praying for us, in Jesus Name we pray, Amen!!

What an incredible idea!
We have family living in different cities around the world, and this site helps us to share memories and emotions regarding this great man who influenced so many lives in his lifetime.
Add a tribute and enjoy memory lane with a loved one.
Thank you! ​

One Year Remembrance, Bro
WE MISS YOU DEARLY
REST IN PERFECT PEACE
Basil Otti
for the family

Side 1

In Loving Memory

Rev Eugene Chukwudi Oti (1953 – 2017)

Rev Eugene Chukwudi Oti hails from Amuvi village in Arochukwu, Abia State of Nigeria. He is from Ezi-Okoromgbo family, an integral arm of the historic Ugwogo Kindred. Rev Oti was born into the loving hands of late Mrs. Florence Nwaikpeye Oti and late Mazi Aliche Oti, a great descendant of our famous Okafor Nworgu dynasty.

Rev Oti articulated all the attributes of a fine Christian Minister. He viewed life from the prism of simplicity, honor, respect and dignity. Rev Oti is survived by his wife, children and grand-children, numerous relatives and devoted members of congregation of Assemblies of God Church.

Sunrise December 5, 1953
Sunset August 31, 2017



Side 2

Psalm 23

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.


Courtesy of Basil & Lucia Oti


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Reflections on Rev Eugene Oti
by Basil Oti

Early hours of August 31, 2017,
Came the shattering piece of bad news
That my brother Eugene had slept in the Lord
My thoughts froze, my body numbed in
deafening silence
Too Hard to Believe

Couple of weeks earlier, we walked through
family affairs by phone
We examined our challenges, our hopes
and aspirations
Bro Eugene wore his Pastoral cap and filled
my heart with peace and love
The loss of a therapeutic asset, a major reservoir of treasure like Mazi Oti Is definitely hard to endure

Growing up in the sixties, Chuks, as Papa called him, ranked high in academic excellence
We bounced math and civics questions around each other
Just because I was older I barely survived Chuks quizzes and trivias.
When it came to Igbo language and cultural affairs Chuks was my superior, my professor
His admirable command of Igbo idioms and proverbs sharpened his communication skills
Hence, his recognition as Eloquent Preacher, Inspirational Speaker and Delightful Entertainer

My brother articulated all the attributes of a fine Christian Minister
He remained a brother everyone would like to have
Rev Oti viewed life from the prism of simplicity, honor and dignity
We cherished our friendship, appreciated our agreements while respecting our differences
Rev. Oti inherited Papa’s charm and played it well for the most part
He played it so well that sometimes you think you are dealing with De-Aliche himself!!
That explains why his passing is so hard to endure
Gone too soon!

Too hard to believe!
So hard to endure!
Peace! Perfect Peace!!

Hmmmm !!!. Oh No. This is just difficult to accept. I am still dazed, Still not believing, still in denial. Can't imagine that on my next trip to Arochukwu, I will not see Pastor Eugene with his family coming to the house to come and welcome us. He is always happy to see us. Always smiling, always loving, giant lion, Nwokoma, meek and gentle, where have you gone? Your brother (my husband, Basil Otti) has your piano on the way coming to you. He has the picture you requested last time ready for you. Is it for real that we are never going to see you again?
Oh God give us strength to bear this.
May your Gentle soul rest in peace.

I remember how my siblings,cousins and i would visit you in your house in Amuvi whenever we all came home for the christmas celebrations, we would tell you about how we were doing in school and all that and you would advise us.I remember many years ago, one particular christmas you gathered us together and taught us God's words,you thought us two songs that day and it was like a choir rehearsal.We all grew up,but you never stopped advising us whenever we had the opportunity of meeting.You were a father to all.
Your death came too suddenly,but i am grateful to God for all the lives you touched and that you have gone to be with our Lord.
We miss you Uncle.
Rest on sir.

Your Niece,
Amarachi Amuzie.

God heal grandpa in Jesus name"
your grandson Emmanuel prays, not knowing that you have evacuated from this complex and complicated world to an eternal glory. How do I relate this to him, it beats my imagination and understanding the swiftness of your departure.           

Nwoke Mara mma, you were a great father to your children, a loving husband to your wife; you deprived yourself a lot of good thing in life just for the good of your loved ones. You let the words of Ecclesiastes ( 12:13) sink into us early enough and summarized thus (imara Jesus Mara akwukwo ilaferego). You always pray whenever I do any little thing for you that I marry a better man than you are. Thank you for praying me into a good home.        
By virtue of research, farewell is a parting wish made especially during a permanent department, therefore I refuse to say "farewell" because I believe, i, my siblings and mum your loving wife(nkem) and all those you have fathered will meet you once again either at Christ coming or at our ripen old age.        
 Daddy, in name of the father who created you, in the name of his son that died for you, and in name of his spirit that sanctified you, rest in peace. I love you daddy. (Chidimma, daughter)

Indeed you are a
FATHER
TEACHER
PREACHER OF THE GOSPEL
COUNSELOR
ADVISER..
   It still hurt me to my bones knowing you are gone to be with your Creator...
You gave words of encouragement to the depressed...
You changed many lives for good Daddy..
   Can't forget you in a hurry SIR!
   Rest In Peace Father,
   Rest In Peace Maazi
   Rest in peace a man with a beautiful heart
   Rest in peace my daddy's best friend..
I LOVE YOU
UBA AKWARANDUS FAMILY LOVES YOU SIR!!

Daddy I still can't believe ur departure .. It hurts me within... But I know God knows the best for u... U were such a gentle man with words of wisdom...looking young always... Words can't express u in full...u create a vacuum which no one can fill... Daddy deaconess as u always call me is wishing you eternity well spent with God.. Rest in peace mazi

Sir your demise came as a shock to me.i cant still believe u re gone.Rev Eugene mazi otti.you are really a through man of God.i believe you have gone to be with the Lord...your departure created a great pain in my heart.Rest on sir.we love but God Loves you the most.rest in the bossom of the Lord.

_REST ON SIR

You affected people of all ages, you contributed in changing lives, you shared
experiences and to me, you were an experience. The exit was so abrupt! Nevertheless I know by His grace, the beam in the legacy you
left will continue burning. Sleep on Sir.

Merem
Daughter

Tribute to my kind hearted husband.

Nkem, you were everything to me here on earth. My husband, my brother, my pastor, my bed mate, my prayer partner, my teacher, my best friend. When Papa died you took the role of my father. You loved me. You were with me in good and worst moments. You pastored me.

Thanks for teaching me
Thanks for loving me
Thanks for being so kind
Thanks for grooming me so well
Thanks for being a dad in all sense to our children.
Thanks for pouring your all
Thank you for never lying to me.
Thanks Nkem.

You thought me so well about the departure of the saints and you constantly reminded me the promises of God to you. It was hard taking the blow. It was hard that I couldn't even cry. We shared so many dreams. Remember the retirement plan? Nkem! You were a man of peace. Humble and loyal to a fault. All you wanted was to serve God the way He wanted. I watched you scale through

Thanks for sharing all of you with only me this 31years. Your joy, your fear, your hope, your struggles, your dreams, your everything! Thanks for being a true servant of God. Your walk with God is my only consolation, Nkem. You refused to compromise your faith even when all hell was letting loose. You held on. Wasn't easy...but you held on.

Nkemmmuuuuu!!

I do miss you.... So much! But I'm glad you overcame. Youve fought the fight. You kept the faith....

Dear Lord,
May my mansion be built close to my husbands.

Rest on Nkem
Rest on Enyim
Rest on nnam ukwu.

Your wife
Mrs Mercy Oti.

It is still like a dream dad....who would have thought that you will leave too soon. I was not even able to get you a gift in appreciation for fufilling your promise of making sure your children acquire their meal ticket (first degree).you just waited for me to sign out from school. It is well tho because God knows the best but truly I'm missing you my first male friend, my ever young bobo. Your memories will forever be with me. I love you even in death.
Rest in Peace.......

Daddy as I normally called. You are not my biological father but I take you as one. I will not forget in a hurry that big smiles I always see in your face whenever I came visiting. You always welcomed me whole heartedly and took me as one of you. Your departure has really course rivers of tears flowing through my eyes but I know God knows the best. Rest on my WonderMarGlourious Dad.

Uncle Eugene, your presence at my Traditional Wedding was unequivocally a "Blessing" that I yearned for. Thank You. You shall forever be missed.

Like a comet
Blazing 'cross the evening sky
Gone too soon

Born to amuse, to inspire, to delight
Here one day
Gone one night

Like a sunset
Dying with the rising of the moon
Gone too soon

– Michael Jackson

A True Reverend Gentleman
A Brother, A Father, A Husband, A Friend
Everyone would like to have.
Gone too soon.
Peace! Perfect Peace!

Basil Oti
Brother