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This memorial website was created in the memory of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, cousin and aunty: Mrs Edem Ikoku.

The Mummy, Ejighato, Baby Dear, you have only gone before us to the great reunion in heaven. Goodnight.


Please join us at the following farewell events:
 
Service of Songs, Saturday 24th Aug at Lagos Presbyterian Church, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
Wake-keeping and Night of Tributes, Friday 30th Aug (8pm) at Alvanville, Amannagwu, Arochukwu, Nigeria
Funeral Service and Interment, Saturday 31st Aug (12 noon) at Alvanville, Amannagwu, Arochukwu, Nigeria

July 28, 2023
July 28, 2023
Mom, Dad, July is always a special time for me because it's your birth month. I have been thinking of you both. Well, I do think of you all the time. Of recent, I'm grateful for all the values you lived by and imparted to us (Ikenna, Erinma and myself) as well as other family, friends and colleagues in your sphere of influence. If you were to return to our 21st century, I bet you would be so surprised by the things happening in Nigeria, the USA and around the world. But those values you lived by are helping me navigate seemingly new challenges. Yes they are my anchor in the shifting sands of time. Love you more and more, for all that you were. And are, still.
July 29, 2021
July 29, 2021
Those Seeds of Love, Wisdom & Joy you planted in our hearts continue to bear fruits .
July 28, 2021
July 28, 2021
Dearest Mum E,
You would have been 85 today. Your birthday comes a day after mine and you always reminded me about your 70th birthday party and how much happiness it brought you since daddy's passing. You will say, Marý, that party was done just the way I loved my parties. I remember you today with fondness. Those mornings and evenings of our small gist by your bed side remain my fondest memories of you because you were so knowledgeable about so many things and you shared so much of those with me. I love how you loved your kids and learnt to carry mine same way. An amazing mother you were and I do know that you are heaven's gain. You sure are in a better place, where there is no more pain and troubles. Keep resting in peace mum till we meet again to part no more. You are forever missed.

Mary Okereke-Ikoku.
June 22, 2021
June 22, 2021
A mother’s love they said is divine. This still typifies why you remain in our sweet memories and why we are still celebrating you. GREAT MAMA.
June 22, 2021
June 22, 2021
Seems only like yesterday we got that call.
Continue to Rest in Peace
August 9, 2020
August 9, 2020
Mum,
Its just another day. I talked about you and Dad with a family member today. Glad to use your salvation as a testimony to encourage someone else. On your birthday, I put up another photo; of you and Dad and me. We were very happy. I know our joy will be even greater when we see again. All of you; Dad, Kika, Mama, my baby brother. Until then ... love you more everyday. Your #1 Baby
July 28, 2020
July 28, 2020
Happy birthday Mom!
July was always double celebration in the house, with Dad’s birthday being 3rd and yours 28th. That’s all in the past now. I miss you both dearly. Thank you both for being such loving parents today. I was just learning to cope with you not being here, then Kika ….Have you met up? She left a little too early don’t you think?
June 24, 2019
June 24, 2019
Mothers are great, through and through. Of course, your stars are still radiating. GREAT MAMA!
June 23, 2019
June 23, 2019
Taking time to reflect...........
Your Life and the Precious Legacy you left mean so much more.  
Ami Efiok.
July 30, 2018
July 30, 2018
Words would always be inadequate to describe a mother. Precious gift and grace from God.
Mama, you are still remembered in love, warmth, affection and prayers.
June 25, 2018
June 25, 2018
Just wanted you to know I'm planting a rose for you. The florist warned that it will change color from year to year. And I said no problem. I was thinking of that time we went to the rose garden up north and we couldn't decide which of the 300+ species we wanted! We wanted them all! LOL!!!
Also Mummy, I look in the mirror these days and I see you! Your baby is getting older! But I have ALWAYS loved looking like you.
June 26, 2017
June 26, 2017
How wonderful we continue to remember you; because of all the great love you showered over us, as your memory lingers in our heart day by day may our Almighty God continue to shield you. Amen
June 23, 2017
June 23, 2017
The memory of the righteous is blessed......(Prov. 10: 7). We continue to remember mummy for the wonderful life of love, gentility and humility she lived. We pray for the continuing peaceful repose of her gentle soul. We weep no longer, but rejoice in the certainty that she is with the saints.
June 22, 2017
June 22, 2017
Dear Mummy, still miss you everyday!

Today I wish I was at your gravesite to bring you some roses. Your favorite color. I will do, some time soon. Sure you are so enjoying the gardens in heaven!!! Someday we will enjoy them together.

Love you Mum,
Your N0 1 Baby Girl
July 29, 2016
July 29, 2016
Aunty,

Epitome of love, peace, gentility and humor. We continue to miss your visits and brilliant interesting conversations. Continue to rest in the bosom of the Lord
June 29, 2016
June 29, 2016
Mama your life was indeed an amazing story!! You touched a lot of lives. You are greatly missed. Continue to rest in peace!!!
June 23, 2016
June 23, 2016
The joy of the memoirs of your gift of love & time are fresh in my heart.  Never forgotten.  You are one of our Family’s Light House…..
Efiok Otudor
June 22, 2016
June 22, 2016
Mummy It only seems like yesterday when that call came and not three years already.
Each day we see you in your children and grand children.
We remember your words of advice and your laughter.
The way your eyes smiled when you talked about your family, especially your husband and your children.
We will never forget you for your footprints are everlasting.
Rest in peace
June 22, 2016
June 22, 2016
Mummy,
I still remember running into your room that very morning. I still remember the crazy way I drove you to the hospital and your most caring Son, my husband holding you in the back seat of the car. I remember my screaming and wailing at the security men at our estate gate who didnt realise we had an emergency. Mummy we have since moved out of that Estate. It seemed you pulled a fast one on us that very day. It seemed you had already planned to exit that very morning hence your decision to bless every one around the day before. Mummy, you were a class of your own. Firm, thorough, intelligent, brave, decent, excellent, strong willed, well educated, graceful and with great poise.
I want to remember you for all the good you did. You paid evil with good. You left your footprint in the Sands of time.

They ran down your pharmacy, some greedy and ungrateful souls but you forgave all. Yes I still remember our little gossip sessions.
They stayed on in your property even with the meager rent that wasn't forth coming and I promised you, I will fight to get them out of your house. Mummy the court has finally asked your tenant to move out. I just want to let you know that one leg of your battle has been won even when you are gone. Your son Ikenna engaged a lawyer and justice was served.

Mummy, your pension we have still not pursued because we see more pensioners who are still alive and suffering yet no one pays attention to them. Will they pay the one owed you after you are gone..

Daddy's book is yet to be launched but God willing as I promised you mummy, it will happen.

I know you will be happy to hear about this, An annual Lecture has been slated in memory of your late husband.. do you get to see him over there, please let him know about this development. If the organisers are doing so for personal gains, let daddy give us hint on best way to handle this.

Mummy, I miss you terribly, there are some things I will like to share with you as usual but you are no longer here and there is really no one left to tell it. I love you mum. I truly do. Feeling really down, sad and off.

Continue to rest in perfect peace my sweet Mummy E. I love you forever.

Your Daughter in Law
Mary
July 29, 2015
July 29, 2015
Baby Dear, Even though our paths crossed briefly you were very kind to me and very much the center of your family's attention and affection. I am certain your spirit is now 1 with The Most High existing in peace & joy. Continued blessings and prayers to those who loved you in this earth dimension.
June 25, 2015
June 25, 2015
Sweet mother, how time flies, its being two years now since your passing. Keep resting in the bosom of the Lord.
June 22, 2015
June 22, 2015
Mummy I miss you…..wish you were here so we could do the things we always did. Talk on the phone, laugh, joke, share a meal, take a walk, visit family & friends, dream together… been a bit lonely lately.
June 22, 2015
June 22, 2015
Mum, you loved roses. You grew them and lovingly tended them; from when your garden was just a single rose bedside a bungalow to the expansive garden of the Vice Chancellor’s Lodge. Today as I remember your departure, I learnt from Solomon’s Song of Songs 2:1 (Amplified Bible) that the “little rose … grows in deep and difficult places”. So did you. Yet you grew and beautified your assigned “places”: your children, your husband, your siblings, your parents, your local community, your profession and even your husband’s (as his suitable and indispensable helper, especially during his toughest assignment: the University of Nigeria). And finally you beautified your GOD. He enjoys your eternal beauty now. Until we meet to share in the blissful enjoyment. Your No 1 Baby Girl
June 22, 2015
June 22, 2015
The thought of you always brings deeply cherished memories…..
You are still greatly missed but never forgotten.
June 22, 2015
June 22, 2015
You will always be remembered for being a loving Mother. For your Kindness and for being so loving. We will always remember you. May your soul rest in perfect peace.
June 22, 2015
June 22, 2015
Everything and evryone you left behind will
Grow stronger and stronger
June 22, 2014
June 22, 2014
Mummy a year ago you left us. Today we cherish the sweet memories we have of you, memories that will always be with us and will encourage us.
June 22, 2014
June 22, 2014
The memory of the just is SWEET! So it's already a year since Mama joined the heavenly host. We thank the Lord for her gift to us and to humanity. We remember her for the extra-ordinary grace with which she carried herself, and the great courage with which she faced the challenges that life threw at her. She had indeed ran the race, and fought the good fight. We are confident that she is now blissfully enjoying the reward meant for those who kept the faith. Keep resting in the Lord's bossom Mama. To Goomsu, Erinma, and Ikenna, you can take pride in the rich legacies bequeathed to you by your worthy parents. Thanks for all you have done to honour and keep their memory alive. God bless you.
February 24, 2014
February 24, 2014
Dearest Aunty,

It's quite hard to believe the time that has gone by since you left. All the same, we thank God for the opportunity to have you in our lives. We carry on knowing that we will be united with you one day.

you are very sorely missed.
February 1, 2014
February 1, 2014
Dearest Mummy, it’s exactly 1 year we had that amazing conference call! You asked Ikenna to call Erinma and I, wanting to know if saying the sinner’s prayer was all that God required of us, to show our change of heart. We assured you, from 1 John 1:8 – 2:2, that it was indeed that simple and efficacious; if said from a truly repentant and contrite heart. Then we sang your favorite hymn “When All Thy Mercies O My God” and prayed with joy. I am ever grateful for that undeniable assurance of salvation. It is only a brief goodbye, until we will see you again.
August 28, 2013
August 28, 2013
Known you from far but appreciated the strength of your love for your family - which I have admired. Rest in peace...the family you left behind are capable, no worries.
August 28, 2013
August 28, 2013
I am deeply saddened by the news of your passage.
A certain anonymous writer once wrote a tribute to mothers: ..."there is no way to be a perfect mother....but a million ways to be a good one"
In a million and one ways you were good. Your life was a tapestry of greatness in your chosen endeavours and in every way worth the admiration as well as the emulation of all you left behind.
Farewell Aun
August 28, 2013
August 28, 2013
I am deeply saddened by the news of your passage.
A certain anonymous writer once wrote a tribute to mothers: ..."there is no way to be a perfect mother....but a million ways to be a good one"
In a million and one ways you were good. Your life was a tapestry of greatness in your chosen endeavours and in every way worth the admiration as well as the emulation of all you left behind.
Farewell Aun
August 28, 2013
August 28, 2013
My Dear Aunty, I remember growing up under your watchful eyes in Aba and Ndizuogu during the war years, what comes to mind is the discipline and strength of character exhibited by you and the spirit of independence which has impacted positively in me.
Thank you Aunty. We will all miss you dearly.
August 27, 2013
August 27, 2013
Although I did not interact much with your mum Goomsu, what little interaction there was spoke of kindness, warmth and quiet dignity. Her essence shines through you and your siblings and she must be very proud. My heart goes out to you all but I know that your faith will supply all the comfort and strength you need at this time. You remain in my prayers. May she rest in eternal peace.
August 24, 2013
August 24, 2013
My Dearest Aunty Edem -- as a child your quiet dignity and humor provided me with warmth and strength, and as an adult I now understand it as a way to live life humanely, with the deepest of care for others. I cherish what you have given our family while here on earth. And I know the gift is being reciprocated up high, as you join our family resting so lovingly in peace.
August 24, 2013
August 24, 2013
An angel lived among us, a gift from God above. She showered us with kindness, and shared with us her love.
Even though I never met her in person, I have experienced her love through the people she touched.
Mummy is gone to live with Jesus. But, she’s here with us, today, smiling down on every one of us, And telling us she’s RESTING. We love you Mummy, now, and forevermore
August 23, 2013
August 23, 2013
Dearest Aunty, You've touched my life directly (through our many interactions and conversations), and indirectly through the moments I've shared with your children Ikenna, Koko & Erinma whose strength of character you helped mold.
For all this I say Thank You. Send our warmest greetings to Mom, Dad, Uncle Chi, Uncle SG, Aunty V & all those who have gone before you.
August 23, 2013
August 23, 2013
Mummy, we will sure miss you. Thank you for KoKo, Ikenna, Erinma and Eugene - your "touch" is obvious. Thanks for the love "touch" you also extended to me, and all the advice, they came handy. We love you, but the Almighty God loves you more. See you on Resurrection Morning, when we meet to part no more.
August 23, 2013
August 23, 2013
Ikenna, take solace in God as he will surely close the vacuum Mama's exit created. May her soul rest in peace. Amen!
August 23, 2013
August 23, 2013
It is well with Her soul.

Ikenna & Siblings....
May the good Lord strengthen the Living and give them the grace to bear this painful loss and grant your dear Mother eternal rest.
Fred Ekete & Family
August 22, 2013
August 22, 2013
I'm still short of words I am consoled by the truth that our God is good and His mercies endures forever. I am glad that in your lifetime you enjoyed His mercies and love. I pray for my friends, Goomsu, Ikenna and Erinma their spouses,children, and the entire family, that the God of all comfort will comfort you at this time. 2Corinth1vs3-4. Good night MOTHER GENERAL! Good night NNE ORA!
August 22, 2013
August 22, 2013
My dear Ikenna, my Boss. May the Gentle soul of your beloved Mother, Mrs Edem Ikoku rest in perfect peace. We know she rests in the bossom of the Lord and May God Almighty grant you and your entire family the fortitute to bear this irreplaceable loss.
August 22, 2013
August 22, 2013
Surely you will be missed, in more ways than one.
But we give God praise for the life you lived.

Rest in Peace Ma.

Pastor Patrick & Lauretta Nwachi
August 20, 2013
August 20, 2013
"The Mummy, irreplaceable, incomparable, unforgettable". Who cannot but pause at those lines. It affords me a glimpse into the pain of such a heavy loss. Mum always exuded a quiet strength and was quick to take an interest in you. Fare thee well "Mum the beautiful", and may the good Lord comfort those who grieve.
August 20, 2013
August 20, 2013
While I did not know you personally in life, I see you in Ikenna. Our Lord and Saviour stated: 'By their fruits you shall know them'. Ikenna is your fruit and a worthy testimony to your character and goodness.

Rest in perfect peace.
August 20, 2013
August 20, 2013
Erinma, all is well, and be consoled. Mama is home already. My prayer is that we will meet with her in glory.
August 19, 2013
August 19, 2013
Though I never met your mum, i can only imagine how much of a mother she must have been just knowing the great guy she raised in you. It is always difficult at times like this, cause words can never really be as comforting as we would want. Take heart that she fulfilled her sojourn on earth and is now resting in a better place.
May her soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.
August 19, 2013
August 19, 2013
May your gently soul rest with our lord Jesus Christ.
IT IS WELL WITH YOUR SOUL MAMA!!!
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July 28, 2023
July 28, 2023
Mom, Dad, July is always a special time for me because it's your birth month. I have been thinking of you both. Well, I do think of you all the time. Of recent, I'm grateful for all the values you lived by and imparted to us (Ikenna, Erinma and myself) as well as other family, friends and colleagues in your sphere of influence. If you were to return to our 21st century, I bet you would be so surprised by the things happening in Nigeria, the USA and around the world. But those values you lived by are helping me navigate seemingly new challenges. Yes they are my anchor in the shifting sands of time. Love you more and more, for all that you were. And are, still.
July 29, 2021
July 29, 2021
Those Seeds of Love, Wisdom & Joy you planted in our hearts continue to bear fruits .
July 28, 2021
July 28, 2021
Dearest Mum E,
You would have been 85 today. Your birthday comes a day after mine and you always reminded me about your 70th birthday party and how much happiness it brought you since daddy's passing. You will say, Marý, that party was done just the way I loved my parties. I remember you today with fondness. Those mornings and evenings of our small gist by your bed side remain my fondest memories of you because you were so knowledgeable about so many things and you shared so much of those with me. I love how you loved your kids and learnt to carry mine same way. An amazing mother you were and I do know that you are heaven's gain. You sure are in a better place, where there is no more pain and troubles. Keep resting in peace mum till we meet again to part no more. You are forever missed.

Mary Okereke-Ikoku.
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