Mummy, writing about you Eli it’s mixed feelings for me , painful that I won’t see you again or spend time with you but grateful to God for the life you lived, the privilege of having you as my mum and the legacy you left behind . Your words of advice and wisdom are like golden memoirs inscribed in my heart, your passion for prayers are a constant reminder to me and the children to look to God for sustainance.we still do our daily family prayers in your room . Lady T , I look back now and there are so many memories that words and a tribute won’t suffice perharp a book about your life , your belief system , values and exemplary living may come close . I miss you Mummy , my children miss you . May God grant you eternal rest in his bossom till we meet to part no more.
Chioma Nwahiri

Tribute to Lady Theresa Iwuchukwu the beauty.
Where do I start to write about Lady Theresa Iwuchukwu the beauty queen. I met her in January 1958(65years ago at the school of nursing university college hospital Ibadan as student nurses. An intelligent nurse. She finished a medallist.
She went to United kingdom and got the State Certified Midwife Certificate in record time. Back in Nigeria she married her handsome boyfriend Dr Sir Edward Iwuchukwu. The marriage was blessed with many children who are blessings to the whole world.
Lady Theresa was a Christian to the bone marrow.
In her church in Onitsha she held many important positions in All Saints cathedral serving in many committees and working ceaslesly in children's ministry.
As a doctors wife she played active parts in all phillianthropic activities and visits. We named her Kpakpando. She was the President of the medcal doctors s wife's association for some years. I could go on and on but let it be.
She had a forgiving heart. Adieu my beloved friend. May the Almighty God whom you loved, worshipped and adored grant you eternal rest in his kingdom. Amen.
You will be missed.
Patience Nwabugwu Nwokolo. (Enyidiya)

AUNTY MI!!!
AUNTY TEM TEM
NWANYI OMAM.
NWANYI UMEALA
EZIGBO MMADU HURU UMUYA LA UMUNNEYE LA ANYA..

WHO WILL NOW CALL ME OTU NWANYI OHHH OR CHINEDU NWAM OHHH??????

OHH AUNTY.
AS I WRITE THIS NOW,TEARS ARE ROLLING DOWN MY EYES...

I KEPT SENDING YOU THOSE WHATSAPP MESSAGES WITH THE HOPE THAT YOU WOULD COME AROUND AND READ THEM,THEN CALL AND BLESS ME AS USUAL ..

AUNTY YOU LOVED GOD SO MUCH THAT HIS WORD MEANT EVERYTHING TO YOU..
WHEN I TOLD YOU ABOUT PASTOR JERRY'S NSPPD / ALTAR OF FIRE AND YOU HOOKED UP,IT WAS LIKE YOU FOUND A NEW LOVE.

YOU LOVED THAT PRAYER LINK SO MUCH THAT IF YOU MISSED IT FOR A DAY,YOU WOULD START CALLING ME SAYING ,CHINEDU NNWAM OHHH
NET WORK EKWEHUM GEE NKE TAA.
THEN YOU WERE IN NIGERIA AND I WOULD TELL YOU NOT TO WORRY..
CHAI AUNTY, I HAVE SO MANY SWEET MEMORIES OF YOU THAT IF I START WRITING ABOUT THEM HERE,THE WHOLE BROCHURE WILL BE FILLED UP..

DO I TALK ABOUT THOSE MY CHILDHOOD DAYS YOU WOULD VISIT OPE DURING CHRISTMAS WITH YOUR LOVING AND BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN TO SEE MAMA NKE UKWU....
SUCH A CARING MUM, SISTER AND AUNTY YOU WERE..

ALWAYS MAKING SURE YOU SQUEEZED MONEY IN MY HANDS NO MATTER HOW SMALL SAYING NGWA WERE ZURUWA BISCUIT INUKWA NWAM.

I ALWAYS TELL SISTER JUDY THAT OLA EMECHA KA AUNTY. TEMTEM
BEACUSE YOU WERE SO GENTLE AND A GOOD NURSE WHO CARED FOR HER OWN SO MUCH THAT YOU WANTED TO MAKE SURE EVERYONE WAS OKAY.

MY MUM TOLD US HOW YOU HELPED HER IN HER CHILDHOOD DAYS EVEN IN HER WILDERNESS SITUATION..

YOU WERE ALWAYS THERE FOR HER AND WE HER CHILDREN REALLY LOVED ADMIRED RESPECTED AND APPRECIATED YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR LOVE AND SACRIFICES FOR HER.

ODIUKO WILL ALWAYS TALK SO PROUDLY OF YOU ABOUT HOW YOU USED TO SEND HER GIFTS FROM OVERSEAS IN THOSE DAYS AND SHE WOULD HAPPILY AND PROUDLY GO AND RECEIVE HER PARCELS..

ONE DAY SHE TOLD ME THE STORY ABOUT WHEN YOU WERE A STUDENT NURSE AT UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL IBADAN AND HOW YOUR KINDNESS LOVE CARE AND GOOD CONDUCT/ CHARACTER GOT ONE VERY PROMINENT OLD MAN YOU WERE TAKING CARE OF TO TAKE SPECIAL INTEREST IN YOU AND FROM THAT DAY, GOD BLESSED YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY IN OKIGWE...

I DON'T WANT TO GO INTO DETAILS BCOS I KNOW MY MUM ODIUKO HAS WRITTEN A POEM ABOUT YOU AND THEY WILL UNDERSTAND BETTER.......

OH MY SWEET, CALM HUMANE HUMBLE GODLY CARING STYLISH AND BEAUTIFUL AUNTY TEMTEM, AS I WRITE THIS,I FEEL SO PROUD OF YOU THAT I EVEN WANT TO BE ALL SMILES WRITING ABOUT YOU BUT TEARS KEEP COMING TO MY EYES BECAUSE YOU JUST LEFT US UNCEREMONIOUSLY.
YOU LEFT US WITHOUT NOTICE...

YOU WERE SO STRONG.
YOU SPOKE TO ME.
PREACHED TO ME AND EVEN ENCOURAGED ME WITH THE WORD OF GOD WHEN OBIE DIED.

I WAS PRESENT AT THE ZOOM SERVICE OF SONGS.
I SAW YOU,SO STRONG WHEN YOU STOOD UP AND WAVED YOUR HANDS.

WE KEPT TALKING AND.
I WAS WAITING TO SEE YOU IN NIGERIA IN DECEMBER LAST YEAR BUT THE NEXT RUDE AND SHOCKING NEWS I HEARD WAS THAT YOU FELL INTO COMA..
HOW??????

CHEIII I PRAYED THAT YOU WOULD WAKE UP..
I PRAYED AND PRAYED.
I CALLED THE GOD OF PASTOR JERRY EZE WHOSE PRAYER LINK CONNECTED US SO MUCH
I TOOK YOUR PICTURES IN MY PHONE TO CHURCH AND THE EARLY MORNING PRAYERS TELLING GOD TO PLEASE MAKE YOU WAKE UP.

TELLING HIM THAT YOU DID NOT DESERVE TO GO LIKE THAT..
TELLING HIM TO EVEN GIVE YOU OWURUGODU ONE OR TWO MORE YEARS BEFORE CALLING YOU BACK TO HEAVEN.

AUNTY YOU DID WAKE UP IN JANUARY AND I WAS WAITING TO CALL YOU WHEN YOU GET TO THE HOUSE BUT THEN AGAIN I HEARD ANOTHER THING..

I STILL DIDN'T GIVE UP ON GOD.
I BELIEVED HE WOULD HEAR ME.
I TRIED MY BEST TO TAKE MY PHONE WITH YOUR PICTURE TO PASTOR JERRY TO JUST LOOK AT THE PHONE AND PRAY FOR YOU SEVERALLY BUT I COULDN'T GET TO SEE HIM ONE ON ONE..

ON THE 10TH OF APRIL,I WAS STILL IN ABUJA AND I ATTENDED THE SERVICE WITH YOUR PICTURE BEFORE LEAVING FOR OWERRI TO PLAN FOR MY LEAN ON ME INAUGURATION ON THE 16TH OF APRIL,BECAUSE I RESOLVED IN MY HEART THAT WHETHER PASTOR JERRY SAW ME OR NOT THAT GOD ALMIGHTY WOULD ANSWER ME BCOS HE IS THE SAME PERSON PASTOR JERRY PRAYS TO....

FEW DAYS ,AFTER THE INAUGURATION,OSINIGWEEE SENT ME THIS PICTURE WHICH I NEVER KNEW EXISTED..
I WAS SO HAPPY AND EXCITED SIGHTING THE PICTURE I HAD WITH AUNTY TEMTEM SEVERAL YEARS AGO AT A WEDDING AND I REPLIED HER SAYING,OH MY SWEET AUNTY TEMTEM.
HOW IS SHE DOING?
AND THE WORST NEWS EVER CAME ON TO MY PHONE FROM OSINIGWE SAYING.....
CHINEDU,I DIDNT JUST WANT TO DISTURB YOUR EASTER,SHE HAS PASSED ON..

CHEIIIIIIII
I CALLED MY MUM TO KNOW IF SHE HAD HEARD..
SHE SPOKE TO ME CALMLY.
NO SADNESS IN HER VOICE WHEN I WAS JUST GOING ROUND AND ROUND WITHOUT ASKING HER DIRECTLY.
THEN I ASKED HER,WHAT OF CHYCHY?
HAVE YOU HEARD FROM HER?
SHE SAID YES COOLLY.
THEN AGAIN,I ASKED HER, AUNTY TEMTEM KWENU?
THE SHARPNESS OF THAT RESPONSE SAYING ONONUYA MADE MY HEART SKIP BUT STILL SHE DIDN'T SAY ANY OTHER THING..

I THEN CALLED IKEMBA AND SAID,IKEMBA,DID YOU HEAR ANYTHING ABOUT AUNTY TEMTEM?
HE SAID YES,I SPOKE TO MAMA YESTERDAY AND SHE TOLD ME THAT AUNTY IS DEAD.

MMHHHHH!!
SO SHE EVEN KNEW AND REFUSED TO TELL ME?
ACTING ALL STRONG?
MY HEART BROKE..
I THEN CALLED ODIUKO NNEM TO CONSOLE HER.
THE REST IS HISTORY

AUNTY YOU DIED ON THE DAY I HAD MY LEAN ON ME INAUGURATION
ON THAT DAY,I WAS CALLED UP TO READ MY SPEECH AND I DID IT VERY WELL BUT ALL OF A SUDDEN I STARTED CRYING FOR NO REASON,
NO WONDER .
.


MY MOST BELOVED BEAUTIFUL AND QUINTESSENTIAL AUNTY TEMTEM
YOU WERE A BLESSED WOMAN AND YOU FULFILLED DESTINY IN EVERY SENSE OF IT.
GOD ALMIGHTY GAVE YOU REST ROUND ABOUT WHILE YOU YET LIVED.

HAVE I SEEN ANY ONE MORE BLESSED THAN YOU YET?
NO,BUT AM CRYING BECAUSE I MISS YOU TERRIBLY.
I WISH I HAD HEARD YOUR VOICE ONE MORE BEFORE YOU LEFT.
I WISH I HAD ASKED OSINIGWE IF I COULD SPEAK TO YOU THAT FIRST TIME YOU WOKE UP IN THE HOSPITAL.
CHEIII
I WAS CONSIDERING THE FACT THAT YOU WOULD STILL BE WEAK THAT WHEN YOU GET TO THE HOUSE I WOULD CALL YOU..

ONE BITTER TRUTH I HAVE COME TO ACCEPT IS THAT NO MATTER HOW MUCH I OR ANYONE ELSE LOVES YOU,GOD ALMIGHTY,YOUR CREATOR LOVES YOU MOST AND HE HAS DECIDED FINALLY TO TAKE YOU BACK..

I KNOW YOU ARE IN HEAVEN ALREADY
WHY WONT YOU?
GOD'S OWN AMBASSADOR?

SLEEP ON MY BEAUTIFUL AUNTY TEMTEM TILL WE MEET TO PART NO MORE..


DOUBLE AMB. JOSSY CHINEDU EZEKWEM (JP)
(ODIUKO NTA)

THE REBRANDED ZIONESS.....

*Tribute To A Star*

A Star has gone Home

Aunty Tessy, so you have gone to be with the Lord? While on earth, you had all the qualities of a virtuous woman as described in the Bible. You were a peacemaker, loving, honourable, and humility personified.
Thank you for reminding us that life can only be meaning full by loving fully and generously. You will be greatly missed by us all.
May your soul rest in peace in Jesus name, Amen!

Dame Comfort C. Iwuagwu

LADY THERESA IWUCHUKWU ( IWUAGWU)
I have not come to talk about the birth of this woman of substance but to lay bare the good qualities that showcase her characters that earned her the title of a virteous woman.
Lady Theresa and my cousin were mates at the Univerty of Ibadan. It was as a result of her aggregate of her behavours,coupled with her loving carring nature that made my cousin to spot her mates.
 Lady Theresa imbibed and put into practice the virtues of that historical woman " Florence Nighingale "
Lady Theresa was an epitome of beauty. Inspite of her physical appearance was easily accessible to all that came across her.
 She was very very accommodating. No wonder she accommodated and even aided her husband in settling all the siblings of her husband.A fit most women of the contemporary age would resent or opposed to. This has made her the best woman ever married in Iwuagwus Dynasty.
Lady Theresa was very submissive,humble,carring,honest and very loving. She contributed immensely to the building of the famous Niger City Hospital Onitsha. A medical outfit that was accessed as the best medical outfit not only at Onitsha but East of the Niger.
The death of her husband was not taken kindly by her as finds it difficult to appear in public without her loving and carring husband. Thanks largely to her Daughter Dr Chinyere who got her siblings to rally round her and give and reassure her that all was not lost. She had given her life to Christ,but again the devil struck which provided an arguement for her exist.
Lady Theresa,you have won the golden Crown and therefore the title of a verteous Woman. Loveing,carring humble and and accommodating mother,we love you but God love you the best. Good bye Eddys Darling. Every mortal is waiting for the sound of the trumpet.
   Sir Gody Emeka Ekezie
     Husbands cousin

MY DEAREST AUNTY..
I DON'T EVEN KNOW HOW TO START THIS..
I REALLY DON'T FEEL LIKE BCOS MY HEART IS PAINED.
STILL TRYING TO GET OVER OBIE'S DEATH,NOW YOU???

AUNTY,YOU WERE MY ROLE MODEL.
I LOVED AND ADMIRED YOU SO MUCH BCOS OF YOUR RARE QUALITIES..
YOU WERE SIMPLY THE BEST MOTHER EVER TO YOUR CHILDREN AND OTHER PEOPLES CHILDREN..
YOUR KIND AND GENTLE VOICE ALWAYS MADE ME LOVE YOU SO MUCH.
WHAT A HUMBLE AND GODLY WOMAN YOU WERE

AUNTY AM TRYING MY BEST TO COPE AND UNDERSTAND ALL THESE DEATHS..
WHY OBIE?
WHY YOU?
LOSING MY TWO VERY BEST RELATIVES IN A TWINKLE OF AN EYE..
THIS IS REALLY VERY PAINFUL. TO ME

AUNTY,YOU WERE ALWAYS ENCOURAGING ME .
YOU STILL CALLED ME JUU_ JUU AS YOU USED TO CALL ME WHEN I WAS LITTLE,.
YOU WOULD SAY TO ME, “jJISIKE NWAM" LOOKING INTO MY EYES WITH LOVE AND ADMIRATION.

AUNTY YOU WERE FOCUSED ON THE HEAVENLY RACE WHICH IS WHAT MATTERS MOST IN THIS LIFE.
THE LAST TIME I WAS IN NORTH CAROLINA TO SEE YOU,,YOU SHARED WITH ME HOW HEAVEN WAS SHOWN TO YOU
WHICH I ALSO HAVE BEEN OPPORTUNED TO HAVE A GLIMPSE OF YEARS BACK.
TO GOD BE THE GLORY.

I MISS YOU MY BEAUTIFUL AUNTY SO MUCH BUT MY ONLY CONSOLATION IS THAT EVERY ONE OF US WILL EVENTUALLY ANSWER THAT CALL AT OUR OWN APPOINTED TIME.
THE SAINTS WILL SURELY SEE AGAIN.

I KNOW YOU ARE WITH YOUR BELOVED HUSBAND,, YOUR LOVING SON OBIE,, MAMA NKEUKWU LA PAPA NKEUKWU IN HEAVEN WITH OUR HEAVENLY FATHER..
THATS SO CONSOLING TO ME..
GOD IS THE OMNIPOTENT AND OMNISCIENCE SO NO ONE DARES TO QUESTION HIM..

GOOD NIGHT AUNTY TEMTEM
KEEP RESTING IN PEACE TILL WE MEET TO PART NO MORE.


JUDITH UWAZURUONYE

Adieu my Aunty,Lady Theresa Iwuchukwu

Aunty,It is a difficult thing for me to write about you in the past.I recall with nostalgia how you and your late husband took me out from the village ,brought me to Onitsha and the story of my life changed for good.If not you and your late husband I wonder what would have been my fate.

You love akuko 'ndi ulo too much'.At your leisure time you will always ask me to tell you about what is happening in Okigwe.At the slightest opportunity you will recho ,"emi nwam Ida ashi" literally meaning emenike my son will always say.

In Sunday school at All Saints Cathedral Onitsha you stood out.Inspite of your tight schedule in sunday school,you always reached out to hold my hand like 'handbag' so i wont get lost in the big city of Onitsha.At every moment you are like "where is obere Emenike".Your dance at Law school when I was called to the bar and how happy you were when I got married are remarkable and still evergreen in my memory.Even at old age,u were very concerned about my family,you extended your love for me to my wife and children.I remain eternally grateful.Time and space will not permit me to recount my personal experiences.

Aunty you were indeed a soldier for christ.You fought a good fight,you finished your race and gone to be with your maker.While you were here ,you prayed ceaselessly,you call God morning,afternoon, night.

Lady T by your transition Ope Okigwe and Umunkwo Isiala Mbano have lost a rare gem.There can never be another in our family and community like you.

Goodnight my beloved Aunty Lady T.I know you are resting in the bosom of our Lord.

From Ikoro Emenike Esq

 We want to thank God for the EXIST of our ICON PRAYER WARRIOR COUNSELLOR PER EXCELLENCE.

OUR LATE MUMMY THERESA IWUCHUKWU.

  Our mother lived a well fulfilled life. She will be deeply missed by all of us at Fire Miracle Service Lagos, Four times a day Prayer Group and our Rccg Everlasting Arms Houston Tx.

 Our hope and Joy is that if we live right we will meet her in heaven to part no more.

 We are using this medium to encourage the children and to tell them WEEP NO MORE GOD IS IN CONTROL.

 Mummy the widows you where feeding every month  will deeply miss you. We as a church are saying Adieu mummy till we meet again to part no more.

On Behalf of RCCG EVERLASTING ARMS AND FOUR TIMES A DAY PRAYER GROUP.

 Pst Dr Gladys C Nwankwo.On behalf of all of us.

2348144477180. 2347062048828.

Oh my graceful and peaceful Aunty, who always made me feel good with her warm words of praise! Heaven sure gained an angel, while we lost an immeasurable irreplaceable treasure.

Aunty, even though your solid golden heart stopped beating, you will continue to live in my memory; day by day, unseen, unheard but always near, watching over me from heaven.

Oh Aunty! If only I could hear your voice again, even just for a little while. My tears flow non-stop. My childhood memory is incomplete without you. You raised me like your own. Your heart was made of pure sunshine. You left me without a goodbye.

Aunty, you are not alone for a part of us went with you and a part of you stays here with us. May the winds of heaven whisper in your ear how much I love and miss you.

Forever in my heart Aunty, until we meet again.
Adieu my sweet Aunty Onitsha!

Your Niece,
UzoAmaka Okafor

EULOGY OF MY LATE SISTER
LADY THERESA OBUMBEKE IWUCHUKWU..

(TEMTEM)


I CONTINUE TO PONDER ON HOW DEATH STOLE YOU AWAY WITHOUT FINALLY SAYING GOOD BYE TO ME,YOUR CONFIDANT?
THIS IS BIZARRE, STRANGE AND A SHOCKING EXPERIENCE.

TEM TEM AS I FONDLY CALLED YOU, SINCE YOUR DEMISE,I PONDERED AND WAITED FOR YOUR DAILY NUMEROUS CALLS,OUR USEFUL DISCUSSIONS ON LIFE IN GENERAL, CHILDHOOD MEMORIES,BIBLICAL DISCUSSIONS AND THEIR INTERPRETATIONS BUT ALL TO NO AVAIL..

OH TEM TEM,I STILL WAIT FOR THESE CALLS AND WATER MY PILLOW WITH UNBEARABLE TEARS..
THE TEARS KEEP COMING EVEN AS AM WRITING THIS..

YOUR GOD GIVEN RARE CHARACTER AND QUALITIES WERE OUT OF THIS WORLD..

SINCERITY!!!
NO TRACE OF
HIDE AND SEEK GAMES IN YOUR CHARACTER.

NO PRETENSE

NO DOUBLE FACE

NO BACKSLIDING

HEART AS PURE AS SPARKLING CRYSTAL WATER..

TRUTHFUL TO A FAULT.

HUMBLE AND QUITE
UNASSUMING

BEAUTIFUL IN AND OUT.

PEACEFUL AS A DOVE..


MOTHERLY ROLE!!!

YOUR RESPONSE WAS ALWAYS( PRISCY), PLEASE LET IT GO WHENEVER THERE WAS ANY COMPLAINTS FROM ME.
WHO WILL NOW BE MY MENTOR AND MOTHER FIGURE?

YOU WERE AN INCREDIBLE FORCE IN IKORO/ IWUCHUKWU FAMILY.
THE FAMILIES WILL NOW BE INCOMPLETE WITHOUT YOU..
BLESS YOUR LITTLE AND BEAUTIFUL HEART.
SO SWEET,WITH ALL INNOCENCE.


I DO NOT KNOW HOW TO ADJUST MY EVERYDAY LIFE AFTER YOUR DEATH.
I WILL REMEMBER YOUR BRIGHT CONVINCING INNOCENT SMILE AND KIND SOUL.


SISTER!!!

THERE ARE SISTERS AND THERE ARE SISTERS.
YOU WERE ONE IN A MILLION SISTER.
THE BEST EVER.
YOUR SPIRIT WAS AN INSPIRATION TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY.
A GREAT COMMUNICATOR.
NO MATTER HOW QUIET AND WITHDRAWN SOMEONE IS,YOU MANAGED TO BRING THEM INTO USEFUL CONVERSATION
YOU WERE INDEED A GIFT FROM HEAVEN TO BLESS ALL MEMBERS OF OUR FAMILY..
MOTHER OF ALL,BOTH OLD AND YOUNG.

EVEN AS I AM WRITING THIS,I AM WISHING I WOULD GET A CALL THAT IT WAS ALL A DREAM,THAT YOU HAVE COME BACK TO LIFE..
I REALLY CAN'T UNDERSTAND THIS.
I REFUSE TO COMPREHEND IT ALL ..

SINCE I GOT THAT DEVASTATING NEWS OF YOUR DEATH,I HAVE SHUT MYSELF OUT OF THIS WORLD,I HAVE CRIED MY EYES OUT,ASKING SO MANY UNANSWERED QUESTIONS..

YOU OF ALL PEOPLE,LEAVING ME JUST LIKE THAT?
WITHOUT A WORD?
SOMETHING HAS GONE OUT OF ME AND THINGS CAN NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN WITH ME AGAIN TEMTEM.

WHO DO I NOW CRY TO AND CONFIDE IN?
WHO WILL CONSOLE ME WITH THE WORD OF GOD?
WHO WILL SAY,PRISCY,LET IT GO?

TEM TEM, CAN'T YOU SEE MY HEART IS BROKEN?
WHY LEAVING ME JUST LIKE THAT?
MMHHH!!!
THIS WORLD TRULY IS VANITY UPON VANITY AND ALL I NEED DO IS KEEP PRAYING AND WAITING ON THE LORD TO GIVE ME THAT VERY WORD THAT WILL REMOVE THIS HUGE PAIN FROM MY HEART AND WIPE MY TEAR'S AWAY FINALLY


CONSOLATION!!!

AS THE DAUGHTER OF ZION YOU WERE, I KNOW
YOU HAVE SOJOURNED TO A BETTER PLACE ..
THEREFORE LET ME SAY GOODBYE TO YOU NOW.
GOOD NIGHT MY SWEET BIG SISTER TEMTEM.
THE GOOD LORD, YOUR MAKER HAS CALLED YOU HOME BCOS HE NEEDS AND LOVES YOU MOST..

REST IN THE BOSSOM OF THE LORD,TILL WE MEET TO PART NO MORE ..


AMB. PRICILLA IKORO MOGHALU
YOUNGER SISTER

“Death ends a life, not a relationship”. This quote is helping us come to peace with the passing of our dearest Auntie Theresa, fondly known as “Auntie Tee”. She was married to our beloved late uncle,Dr. Edward Iwuchukwu, of blessed memory.

One of our earliest memories of Auntie Theresa was when she would make us oatmeal porridge and delicious corn beef sandwiches. She emphasized the need to eat healthy even as young children, and she would often encourage us to eat all our porridge before diving into the sandwiches. We will never forget Auntie Theresa’s firm but gentle voice, her immense wisdom, her kind heart, and her
generosity to us.

Having Auntie Theresa in our lives always felt very warm. Her advice was always apt and notable. Auntie
Theresa’s sense of humor and cheerfulness was catching. Her beautiful smile and winks spoke volumes of
fun and so much love for us. She treated each of us like her favorite, and always bought unique gifts for
each one of us. As a matter of fact, Christmas particularly became quite special for us and our cousins, because of her.

Auntie Theresa was a true matriarch. She loved us unconditionally and was always positive about life. Auntie Theresa never sat idly by, she was always hands on, ready to assist and did so very gracefully. We are so glad that all our children finally got to meet her last year. But little did we know…

Auntie Theresa was a historian. She would often engage us respectfully with a calm voice and we were always fascinated by the quality of her mind and conversation.

Aunt Theresa was a devoted Christian; she was a devout student of the Bible, and never ceased to
pray for others. We know that Auntie Theresa’s prayers will reverberate with us for many years to come.
Auntie Theresa has left an outstanding legacy here on earth. There is no doubt in our minds that she
would want us to always remember her - not with tears in our eyes or sorrow in our hearts, but with joy
and thanksgiving to God.

Our Auntie Theresa would want us to think of her with smiles and courage. We are very privileged to have known her as such a very special and beautiful Aunt that meant so very much to our family.

We would like to send our deepest condolences to our cousins Chinyere, Nduka, Nneka, Obiageli, and
Chioma. We will dearly miss Auntie Theresa, and we know she is resting in the best place, in Jesus’
name, Amen!
May her beautiful soul rest in perfect peace.

Mrs. Ihuaku Ajeroh-Ozurumba
Mr. Ezem Ajeroh
Capt. Eboh Ajeroh (retd.)
Mr. Amara Ajeroh

A Solemn Tribute to my Lovely Aunty T.

I have memories that make me smile,
Of a young girl child who longed to be…
By the side of an aunt who was so adored,
  The child that I speak of was me.

You were the aunt filled with laughter & love
Forgiveness, selflessness & understanding just to
Name a few. Each time spent with you was enriching,
   Hope restoring and soul-winning for Christ.

You fondly called me, “Chinasa Nwa m.”
I felt such a special closeness to you.
        I always have.
I guess it was because, from the beginning,
You have been there for me & my father’s house,
encouraging me, listening to my troubles,
praying & cheering me on along the way.
You had a talent for letting me know,
 That you loved me…ever so much!

I am eternally grateful to have seized,
 every opportunity big and small,
to show you how much you meant
to me & my father’s house,
  Late Hon. Amaefule Ikoro,
   Your beloved brother!

And the impact you had upon my life,
     Continues to this day, still.
I loved you then, I love you, now,
and always, yes, always….I will!


    Ga nke oma, nwanne mara obi m
          Chinasa nwa gi.

Auntie your unexpectedly pass on terminated the moments we enjoyed with you. You left a hollow no one can ever fill.
Auntie you are special and God sent, caring, loving and incomparable. But it is hard to come into terms with the fact that we will never hear from you again. Sweet memories fill me anytime I remember the advice you found pleasure in sharing with us and will forever be cherished.  How sad I feel until now! You had a healing voice, which I will always remember all days of my life. I admire all your love which I learnt from my late mother. Everyone admired your wisdom in solving complex issues any time we sought your input. You were a role model, and I’m proudly of you. Auntie, you were calm even when a situation seemed unbearable. If death were stoppable, I would have kept it from coming your way.
Death is necessary end that will come when it comes. You fought a good fight and won the race. You left a legacy that will be read through the generations, current and to come. You left a mark in our hearts, and nothing will ever erase. It is indelible in our hearts.
Chukwuemeka Solomon Nwokoro

A TRIBUTE TO LADDY THERESA IWUCHUKWU

Lady Theresa I know , her aura exudes peace, maternal love and Christian welcome.
Her knowledge of the scripture is impressive; Her understanding of the scripture is overwhelming; Her joy in discussing Christianity infectious and consuming !
She was a friend, a sister and a true Christian. WOW, Lady Theresa! Mama Theresa!
She now rest in the LORD.
This I know.

Rachael Fatunase - Jubilee Christian Church Durharm NC.

Hello Chi Chi, thanks for letting me know. Please see my tribute below:

My best, caring and loving Aunty. Losing you was the biggest blow in my life for you were more than a mother to me. I miss the motherly advice I got from you. I will never forget the supportive role you played when my mother passed. You are an inspiring soul, always there for all who came to you with their troubles.
Thank you for all you did for me. You will forever live on in my memories!

Many thanks,

Chinasa Omara

TRIBUTE to Mommy Theresa.
.

Mommy, as I popularly call you, I was shocked when I received the text from your daughter Chiyeren (now my sister), that you have gone to be with the Lord.

I could not believe it and it took me time to comprehend the news about your passing.

Mama, Theresa, it is difficult to express how much you meant to my family.
From the very first time I set my eyes on you as you walked into the Tuesday prayer room, and sat beside me, I felt a strong connection. I noticed how you were writing scriptures non-stop all through the meeting.
As soon as the prayer meeting was ended, I walked up to you and greeted good afternoon ma, then I went on to say, you look very much like my mother , from the way you dress to your rapt attention during and taking down notes. Then you responded. ‘Awwooo’ my daughter, how’s your mom doing? I said she has gone to be with the Lord…. Mommy held me even closer and said ‘ndooo’ …don’t worry my child I’m here for you. Really and truly. you were there for me, praying for me and my family, even calling me from Nigeria to check on us.
I can remember very well on that day you prayed with me sharing some personal stories with me.

You also took my husband as your son and our daughter was you little princess you dotted over her and gave her money every single time you saw her.
You made her feel very special… you truly showed her the love of a grandmother. I remember, the last time we were together last December, when she didn’t win a dancing competition, she was crying you called her, hugged her and said to her don’t worry you are the most beautiful girl here and my best dancer in fact the judge was wrong, you won the competition and here is your prize, and gave her the exact price tag for the competition .

When we broke the news of your passing to her, she screamed at the top of her voice so much and cried. she said God why will you take Grandma Theresa away from me, she made me feel very special, gives me money, and hugs me always. I am never going to see someone to treat me like Grandma Theresa as she popularly calls you.

As believers we don’t morn like those without hope:

As painful as your passing is to us and as much as we will miss you, we believe that you are in a better place with your creator, and we shall meet again on resurrection day.
Mommy, you have ‘fought a good fight, you finished your course, you kept the faith ‘(2Tim4:7)

We give thanks to almighty God for giving us the opportunity to experience your love. As the word of God says, ‘in all things give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you’. 

We pray that you continue to rest in peace with your maker.

Ethel Idaewor

A Tribute to Lady Theresa Iwuchukwu.

My friend and sister Theresa was a Lady in every sense of the word ‐ soft spoken, gentle in mien and manner and of pleasant disposition. She was a true Christian mother and a virtuous woman whose comportment was exemplary. She exuded love and cared very much for her family and all around her.
The news of her death came as a rude shock. It is my prayer that God will take care of the beloved family she left behind. May The Holy Spirit comfort all those who mourn her. May Her Soul Rest In Perfect Peace. Amen.
Prof Ifeoma Egbuonu on behalf of Late Dr Francis Egbuonu's Family.

Tribute in honour of late
Mrs Theresa Iwuchukwu.

Our mum and all of us in the family of late elder innocent nwafor were shocked to hear of the death of this delectable icon (a Florence nightingale of our time) late Mrs Theresa Iwuchukwu.
 We recounted her hospitality and kindness which she showed to us from our mum to the last child in our family. Each time we visited Onitsha, it was as if we should remain there kudos to her level of care and hospitality. That our late uncle (Dr. Onisha ) as we fondly called him was seen as a man of the people was because of the support mummy Theresa gave to him.
  Mummy Theresa will always call to ask of me and my other siblings . The time one of flora's children had health issues in Abuja, she constantly Called to encourage and pray for us. Her constant calls to our mum gave her peace of mind and relaxation.
Her death was indeed a big shock to me and my siblings but we are celebrating her and not mourning because she died in good old age. We also take solace in the fact that she died as a soldier of Christ so she is in a better place now.
We console the immediate family and all of us to take heart because God only takes the best.
MAY HER GENTLE SOUL REST IN THE BOSSOM OF THE LORD.

From,
Florence Nwafor's children

TRIBUTE TO LADY THERESA IWUCHUKWU.

A presence that exuded love; Remarkable humble ; unrepentant advocate of the Word of God.
Mama Theresa Iwuchukwu had a place among Bible prominent women like Hannah, Deborah, Dorcas, Lois and the Hebrew midwives Puah and Saphira
Adieu worthy lady: until the Trumpet blares!
From:
JCare Grandparents group 1 Jubilee Christian Church. Durharm NC.

Dearest Mummy Theresa,
That is how we addressed you in Courage Center Philadelphia, You were mummy to everyone and with a smile you welcomed every one you came across.
We remember you as someone who could talk to us and not make us feel you were older than us.
You were active in church and in the Ladies of Courage group we made you Welfare Secretary. Some of us said then that your smile will make us forget our issues.
When it was time to leave Philadelphia, you did not want but finally you had to.. We missed you.
It was a shock when we heard you had passed on.
We know you have gone to meet the Lord that you loved so much. Your work on earth is done.
Now you have joined the host of angels crying
‘Holy, holy is the Lord.
The whole earth is full of His glory’

Till we meet again at Jesus feet
From
Ladies of Courage Philadelphia
PA

Goodnight Beloved Aunty Theresa ❤
It is difficult when a person we love dies. Even when we know they are in a better place, the ache and emptiness of loss is still there. It is even more difficult when that person is part of many beautiful memories in our lives.
We remember our beloved Aunty Theresa with much fondness. Though she was our uncle’s wife, we had a personal relationship with her. She was our own; our second mother. Aunty took care of us that way. 
Growing up, Aunty made Christmas very memorable. She was very generous and would bring lovely gifts at Christmas and each time she visited us at home in Owerri. She taught us songs in Efik and made us reenact the Christmas story. Her home in Onitsha was our favorite holiday destination. There, we felt at home, and welcome. We looked forward to those vacations.
Aunty was our sister Uchechi’s godmother and took that role very seriously. She bought Uche clothes, shoes, hats, and various gifts every Christmas and would proudly announce that “Uche is my goddaughter”. Uche was in turn very proud to be her goddaughter and would show off her gifts with delight.
Aunty was health conscious. Long before wellness and fitness coaches became fashionable, Aunty was expertly planning and serving healthy and well-balanced meals. Her jellof rice, chin chin, English trifle (a dessert), and other dishes were superb. She was particular about good manners and dining etiquette. She ensured that everyone was considerate and promptly corrected anyone who took more than their fair share of the goodies.
Aunty Theresa was beautiful, poised, and elegant. Yet she was humble, warm, kind, and welcoming. She gave the warmest hugs, and her smile lit up the room. We learned so much just watching her. She was a loving, dutiful, patient, and peaceful wife. She was a devoted mother, a loving aunt, an exceptional nurse, and so much more. She was always calm regardless of the circumstance.
Aunty was a devout Christian, an encourager who sent prayers and Bible verses for each situation and spoke reassuring and comforting words. She believed in the efficacy of prayer and the absolute power and authority of our Almighty God. She would say, “one cannot force God’s hand, but through prayer, He will certainly make all things beautiful in His time”.
We are grateful to God for our Aunty’s love and kindness to us. It is impossible to forget her. We miss her greatly. We say Goodnight, not Goodbye, for we know we shall see her again.
Love Always,
Ekeoma, Nkiru, Uchechi, Edoro, Erinma, and Chukwuka
(The children of Late Hon. Justice Jonas Obasiemeka Iwuagwu).

TRIBUTE TO NEIGHBOUR ME.
Neighbour me, it was very sad to suddenly receive a message for a need to write a tribute to you. It was so sad that initially I did not understand it well. It is very embarrassing and heart rendering. I spoke with you when Obiukwu died. Later, all my efforts to get at you after his burial was in vain. The next message was that of asking me for a tribute for your burial.This is the situation of the world in which we presently live in -very painful.
You and I lived closely together in GRA, Onitsha in the eighties, hence we called each other  'Neighbour me' because we lived very well. We lived peacefully, and happily with each other, caring for one another. We worked joyfully together with other women of God in the Lord's vineyard for many decades in ALL SAINTS' CATHEDRAL CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL, ONITSHA. To God be the glory, for the HARVEST was much. May God take all the glory.
Neighbour me, you were gentile, kind, unassuming, helpful spiritual, friendly and very humble. I thank God to have come across someone of your calibre. Circumstances had parted us for quite a long time, yet we kept on searching for each other because of the love we had for one another. Death has now separated us but we believe to meet at Jesus' feet. Rest calmly in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ in Jesus' Name-Amen.
I am your Neighbour 
Grace Chinwe Ezennabike.

My own mummy friend, Lady Theresa Iwuchukwu, I thank God for your fulfilled life in God here on earth. When I remember your quiet and motherly nature in our old Group 2, All Saints' Cathedral, Onitsha, I feel sorrow but consoled that you have gone to be with the Lord.
  You are too generous both to us as individuals and the church. When I was in America last year, you were always calling and praying the 'Daily Fountains ' prayers with me everyday. Giving to our present Joyful group, the church, birth of babies and weddings was a habit you carried unto eternity.
  Your family towered in the Cathedral with your tall and handsome hussy and accomplished children. You have done what you could Mark 14:8a and I pray that our ever Good God will grant your family the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss.
REST IN PERFECT PEACE our soft-spoken and well-groomed Lady.
Dr. Lady Uju Ikegwuani (JP)