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Ekason, my Ekason, my sister, mother, my best friend, today marks one year since you left me into the Heavens, with tears which I know you won’t like to see drop but yet till this day my tears have refused to dry up, every second of the day I try my best to stay strong but I guess my best is not good enough, that while on this day of your one year I planned and thought I was too strong to pay your grave a visit, just at the very last minute I couldn’t hold my tears and to help keep the children strong, I held back hopefully one day, though it’s hard I pray and trust God that one day, His Grace will be upon me. Amen
Much love sweet sister, you are indeed the best and a full pack from God- words can’t express the love, the pain, and space for you. Continue to celebrate with the Angels, hoping when my time shall come we will both meet in Heaven and sing that Hallelujah together with the Angel. Amen
Love Ekason, from Troops
We pray the Almighty God grant you eternal rest and give comfort to your husband, children and rest of the family you left behind at this difficult and trying time. God knows the best.
Rest in Peace.
Yes, death is real but it will never really make sense until someone close to your heart, you care about or cherish is no more, it sure becomes a reality of life. Ekason, My Ekason as I call you, My Mum even when our Mum is still alive today .As you traveled around, back home to Lagos, Europe, and Canada, a promise was made that I will be with you anywhere you live, and by God’s Special Grace that was exactly what happened and that’s why am here today in Canada. When I came to Canada, your three little sweet kids that The Lord gave to you that you left behind never called me Aunty for a day even when they knew too well we are Sisters, God knew the end from the beginning. IT IS WELL. Ekason sickness visited and never returned and that was why you couldn’t make it to Our wedding in August 2014 back home. You experienced it all but I saw you went through this horrible disease, pain,and suffering, in all, you kept strong and stood to your FAITH, and as I always tell you then that what ever you are going through, we go through together and that was why in Prayers, and Waiting on God, GOD HEARD US but HE GOD knows best, HE DID WHAT NO MAN HAS EVER DONE OR WILL EVER DO as is mentioned in the song we came to love and kept listening to over and over again by Nathaniel Bassey Title: God of Love. Your last days in the hospital bed, you could not recognize or communicate anymore with Us but even in that state, your Love for God never ceased, you kept Praising and calling on His name for that name which is above every other name of which you know, and that’s why it never ceased from your mouth, for He is going to take us out of the TRIAL PERIOD, and THEN when you went into SINGING ‘HALLELUJAH’ the HEAVENLY LANGUAGE, there and then we knew you were already fellowshipping with the Angels, but that never stopped us from continuous Prayer, still praying and hoping that things will turn around for US, and there will be a DIVINE VISITATION. On July 3 I visited, spent some hours with you, just when I was about to leave, I gave you a goodbye kiss and told you I love you, but you were unable to respond. Ekason my Sister and Mum, little did I know that, that was the last I will ever see you again on Earth, talk to you, kiss you, or tell you I love you . Just before I left your bedside, I left your favorite program on air, ( HOLY GHOST SERVICE with PASTOR E A ADEBOYE with the theme: THAT YOU MAY HAVE LIFE.) You could not get involved as usual but I knew you heard all in the Spirit, God gave you life and an everlasting life in abundance. When Uncle Ben your Sweetheart called me to tell me that you had passed. I kept strong, I told him we are not giving up and this might sound like a joke ‘ I told him you know what, we are not shaken ‘for when you get to Heaven, you will be sent back by God ‘, we didn’t lost hope for a second, but it turned out that God received you with OPEN ARMS and wanted you to have peace, put a stop to the pain, sickness, disease and so DIDN’T send you back to us, When the horrible news was told to the kids, they wept knowing their Mum is no more, but they were consoled when they asked ‘ So MUM HAS GONE TO BE WITH GOD IN HEAVEN ?, and we answered ‘YES’ the next thing they said was ‘ THANK GOD THAT ALL THE PAIN, and DISEASE IS NO MORE”. To God be Glory, because indeed where you are no there is no pain , Yours has ended, while Ours has just began. I am not sad about your departure because I am sure of where you are but those You have left behind, your Sweetheart husband, God give him Grace and strength to carry on, and my three little LOVE LOVE as they call me may His Grace, Protection, Love, direction be theirs in every step of the day Amen. To the Family and Friends, may His Grace be sufficient, Of course to me your sister, It’s tough, not sure how or when my tear is going to dry off, but I ask that The Almighty that has taken you away from me, as long as this tears last, I ask of Him that my healing may come from the tear drops, and if at all I get over the tears, the pain, memories, vacuum you have left remains, that’s for sure, and the vacuum can’t be filled- IT IS WELL. Amen
Lord in all, since it is your will, console, strengthen, and may your Grace be sufficient to Us all that She has left behind.Amen
Ekason was waiting for MIRACLE to take place, but up till now that you have been laid to rest, it didn’t come Forth, which confirms to me that you are no more in the flesh but have left us for the Heavens- death is indeed real, YOURS HAS JUST PROVEN IT TO ME.
Sweet boy your son as I call him is never going to grow up with YOU calling him DEDE and HIM call you MAMA :(
As much AS WE LOVE YOU, GOD LOVES YOU MORE and that’s why He chose to do what He did, Yes I know you are in a safe home, where there is no pain, sickness, disease, tears,a place we all work to spend Eternity some day, you have gone ahead and TOO soon, by His Special Grace we will sure meet and never to part no more, because that was the promise, that WE WILL BE TOGETHER EVERYWHERE, My sister Ekason by His Special Grace WE will both meet in heaven and NEVER to path NO MORE- that’s Our FINAL DESTINATION together.Amen.
The devil has lost over you Ekason and so we celebrate you for the life you lived,touched, and the seed you sowed. God giveth and He has taketh.
My beloved Sister Ekason, I SURE MISS EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU, Words can’t express my feelings about your passing on. It’s hard to say good bye,GOOD NIGHT EKASON , WILL EVER EVER LOVE YOU EVEN MORE.
Love, Troops as you call me.
May God comfort the family at this difficult time and shower his blessings on the kids left behind as they grow up. Rest in peace Sister Ekaete
This is so hard to take in. I am still shaken by your death. I didn’t know what you were going through but we take solace in the fact that you are in a better place.
You were so faithful and full of life. The lives you have touched on earth will never remain the same.
May the Lord bless, strenghten and keep your family through this period.
Rest on sis….. Rest on……. till we meet again.
Rueben, Joanne and Irene, Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this very difficult time. May the ever loving presence of Jesus, our Lord , comfort you and give you peace. Your loved one was very very sweet and lovely. She shined for Jesus with her life and testimony.
I found it very hard to believe the reality that you’ve gone, gone too soon. My first encounter with you was an uncommon type when you walk up to me at Cardel Library that you observed I was writing the Cga exam and you promised to get me some helpful materials which you did without my prompting you. That act of goodness continued with your encouragement and prayers till I completed the program. It didn’t stop there as you became a great help in helping to drop my son with his school bus.
Your departure confirmed to me again that life is temporal. I find it shocking up till now that this is a reality.
May your soul rest with the Lord and may God in His infinite mercies be with your family, send them help because you are helpful to many. May God grant your family and friends the grace to bear your absence while you are gone.
Continue to rest in the Lord.
Ekaete,
We know in parts and we speak in parts!!! Only God knows the end from the beginning. He alone fashions and rules in the manner he desires.
I just recalled the relentless efforts and zeal that you served God while in FCS at FGGC Kazaure. You fought the good fight of faith. Sleep on beloved till the resurrection morning.
We pray the comforter, sweet holy spirit to be the with your husband, children and all family members that you parted way with.
Sleep on beloved.
Eka,
I cannot express how shocked I was when I heard the sad news.we met during your CGA program. You were indeed an embodiment of meekness and perseverance. I know you are now in a better place. Till we meet to part no more, rest on sister
Yinka
I am honoured and blessed to have known you during your CGA program what a brilliant and dedicated lady. Everyday we are reminded that this life is temporary. It is obvious that you touched and blessed so many lives in a positive way and those memories will live on…… May Almighty God give your family the fortitude to bear this loss. Rest in the bossom of Christ, Eka.
EKA. Two weeks back, the shocking news of your untimely death was broken to the world. Since then, showers of tributes have been paid by friends and family relations describing your life time in many ways which really reflects the person that I knew very well. No words can describe the feeling and mood the families were thrown into since your life was cut short in your prime by this wicked world. Words cannot describe the brief good moment we spent together discussing family issues while you were in Nigeria working with the All States Trust Bank. That was before you joined Reubdon your hubby in Canada. Your were not only humble and considerate, your life was full of comedy and faith even in times of trials and tribulations. You would better be described as A JEWEL IN THE SAVANNAH by the families.
There is a saying that life begins at 40. But since it turned out this irreparable tragic end, am sure, there is a better place for you in the right hand of GOD.
Rest in peace as you would be greatly missed.
Gone way too soon. Absolutely a family woman, kind and loving. Your dear husband, Kids, family and freinds will surely miss you. We are comforted by the certainty you are resting in the lord. May those you left behind be comforted, till we all meet again to part no more.
Eka, words can’t describe how I have been feeling since you left. You were such an inspiration. Through all the pain, you always found the time to share the scriptures and Gods promises to me. I am praying that God will comfort your family. He only can fill the void. You were such a good mother, wife and friend.
Continue to rest in the bosom of our heavenly father.
sun re o.
Dear Eka,
I can’t believe you are gone!! All I keep hearing in my head, is your kind voice saying “Hi Kate, how are you?” I’m totally shocked, sad, and bewildered as to why such a young, strong, kind, determined and mother of three lovely children had to leave so soon?? I pray The Lord will grant your family the fortitude to bear your loss and for your warm and kind spirit to remain alive in your beautiful children.
Adieu my sweet friend
Eka,
You were more than a friend to me, you were a sister. It is so sad to know I will never see you or hear your voice again on this side. You loved the Lord your God to the end. We had hope for that day when you will stand to testify of your victory over this sickness. But you stand before your God victorious and free from pain forever.
You loved your family to the end. Sleep on dear friend, I know God will take of your Dede, Jojo and Irene. We love you but Christ loves you more. The memories we shared lives on. I am so honoured to have known you.
Till the morning.
Good night dear Ekaette, may your gentle soul rest in peace, and may our good Lord give your husband, children and family the fortitude to bear the loss, Amen. I remember you very clearly those days in Kazaure, you always wore a pleasant smile on your face, continue to rest on the bossom of our Lord!
We are still in shock and short of words concerning your death. The truth is that you lived a Christlike life and because of that, we are not doubting where you are. You have joined your maker so soon but we wish you had spent a little more time with us in this part of life, but God knows best.
Our prayer is for God to continue to comfort your husband and children and help us to live a Christlike life so that we can all make it to heaven and live with Christ till eternity.
Adieu my sister till we meet to part no more.
Uloma and Emeka Ojinnaka
Madam Eka
We were shocked to learn that you left us to join the saints above, last week. We take solace in the fact that the bosom of Christ is the best place to be.
We can never forget the first time we met you and your family in 2008, you carried this respectable presence and determination to succeed. You were very consistent in pursuing your personal and family goals. The journey of life took you from Nigeria to Europe and finally Canada.
May the Lord water the seeds that you have sown sacrificially and cause them to bear a million-fold in the lives of your children and husband. May the Lord strengthen your husband and give him the grace to achieve your joint vision, in the Mighty Name of Jesus. Your children will never lack, they will fulfill their potential. The early departure of Rachael did not kill Joseph’s dream of the palace!
Until we meet again, bask in the presence of our Sweet Saviour!
Ada and Ayo Olatunbosun
Brilliant. Amiable. Graceful. Kind. Lovely. Adorable. Mother/cook extraordinaire. Indefatigable, yet humble. This is Eka, whose earthly sojourn was brief, so she could begin her Heavenly chores.
The Sahara lost a true Amazon!
This is really difficult to write; I have started so many times and stopped. It is still hard to believe Eka is gone. We were already missing you due to the distance, but to know that we will never see again on this side whenever we visit is terribly hard to bear. Our faith and hope is knowing that we will all meet one day, never to part again. You were very courageous throughout. Your faith in God whenever we spoke, was unshakeable and greatly strengthened us. We heard your testimony of praise to God even to the end. Rest in peace our dearest one.
Reuben, Joan, Irene and Obinna, may the Holy Spirit comfort you and other members of your family. We pray for strength to see you all through this difficult time. Please take solace in the fact that your wife and mother, has gone home to be with the Lord. She is no longer in pain or suffering, and one day, we shall all meet to part no more. She is in a better place.
Eka! May your soul rest in perfect peace. God be with you till we meet again. My condolence to her families, husband and children
Our Lord Jesus Christ lived in Human flesh for 33 years. And on the cross the WILL of God was done.
My wife Ekaette Nwokeforo was on earth for 40 years. And lived an exemplary life, she was the Epitome of The Book of Proverbs Chapter31 – Virtuous Woman. She torched and changed many people in her gentle way. Eka accomplished her mission on earth. Her memories live on.
My prayer is for The Almighty God to give us the strength to over come this loss. To Console, Comfort, and Grant Peace to my brother – Reuben, kids – Joan, Irene, Obinna, sister – Etop and the rest of the Family. Amen
My wife Eka, Rest in Perfect Peace in the bosom of our Lord. Good Bye.
This is a hard note to write. I am deeply saddnened by this loss. Eka, as we fondly call her, was more than a sister-in-law to me. She was my friend, my sister and my life.
On the 4th of July, the whole world came crushing down when I got the call from my brother Reuben at about 9 am (Italian time zone) that Eka has passed on. Eka was one of the most humble people that I have ever known. I will never forget the image of her gentle and bright face, she had a wonderful smile and a great sense of humor. She was an epitomy of the Proverbs 31 Woman, in every sense of it. She loved my only brother Reuben and her children.
During the last year of her life here on earth, we became so close that she trusted me enough to confide in me. Eka found in me a friend, a sister and a spiritual mother. I remember how she would always call for us to just talk, other times she would call to seek Godly counsel. One time she texted me on Whatsapp telling me she loves me and that she was blessed to have me as her sister-in-law. I texted her back saying ” I celebrate you Eka!”.
Other times we would sing praises to the Lord, we would laugh and declare some prophetic words. Oh!!!! The memories are just flowing…..
One striking thing about Eka was that all through her ordeal, she fought hard with faith, dignity and grace. Eka held onto her faith even until death. Her last words on earth were ” HALLELUJAH” and “WHO GOD SETS FREE IS FREE INDEED”.
Ekaette Nwokeforo is free indeed!! Free from pains!! Free from sickness!! Free from suffering!! She died in faith. Indeed death has been swallowed up in VICTORY.
1st John 5:4 says ” For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the VICTORY that has overcome the world, even our FAITH” .
Ekaette Nwokeforo will be terribly missed and she will be cherished in our memories forever.
Rest in peace, my inestimable sister-in-law
Eka my darling, I miss you. I just can’t take my mind off you :( I’m still hoping to wake up from this nightmare. In the midst of all these, my happiness is that you are with Jesus. No more pains, no more tears, no more stupid sickness. You are truly free, just as you proclaimed before you slept in the Lord.
I love you girl!!!!
<3
I am proud to say that Ekaette Nwokeforo was my sister. There never was any girl born that was so kind, so generous, so tolerant, accommodating, thoughtful, sincere, brilliant and God-fearing. Truth is that, if you didn’t know Ekaette in person you didn’t know one of earth’s best — ever!
When we were with her in Lagos, every weekend this daughter of God would cook and share round all her neighbours; even neighbours far wealthier than her benefited immensely from her generosity. The plight of others was her foremost concern; without her my wedding would either never had happened, or it would had been the joke of the century.
I owe so much to Ekaette, because there is no one in my family who wasn’t touched by her benevolence. None of my siblings can tell their story to success without mentioning her name. I feel bitter and sad that death would not let her continue to be the mother she was to her parents, siblings, husband and children.
Before her final demise, Ekaette found in me a friend to share with and a shoulder to lean on. Every day she would ask for Bible passages and prayer. I am a man of God, yet I couldn’t save my sister; of what use is it to me to save anyone else? Life is not fair! Sometimes it is so hard to truly say to God “Thy will be done”.
I cannot tell you how many times Ekaette has told me the words “I love you”. She was a sister who loved so much, even until death. Indeed she is the only sibling I have who has ever so openly and proudly told me how much she loves me; everything round and about her tells me she spoke the truth from her heart. I am happy I responded each time, “I love you too!”
It touches my heart that even in the height of her fight with cancer, and death, she looked beyond herself to others. For her parents she pleaded the secrecy of her sickness, lest they give up and fail before her VICTORY was announced. For her husband, she begged us to call him always and encourage him, that THE BEST IS ALWAYS YET TO COME. For her siblings in Canada with her, she begged them NEVER TO GIVE UP. Ekaette would ask them, “If you are crying like this, what do you want me to do?” She exited the earth singing hallelujah. Her death was earth’s loss, but Heaven’s victory. God so loved and yearned for her that He would rather have her by His side, than let her live on an earth that was blind to her true worth. Of her, like the biblical patriarchs of ages gone by, the earth was NOT worthy!
Plant a tree for Ekaette and it would not be enough! Cry an ocean of tears for her and it would still be a teacup considered to this giant of charity. Travel the world for her funeral and you would only be the privileged one, for truly, like the three wise men who sought to see Jesus at birth, Ekaette is worth seeing at death, as in life.
I thank God for Reuben, her husband and my brother; indeed he remains the only man I know who is qualified to marry a girl like Ekaette. Their love has crossed many oceans and survived.
Besides all of us making it to Heaven to meet her, I wish to remind all Dicksons that the best we can do to make Ekaette happy at this time is to never stop loving one another, sticking together as one, eating from the same plate, loving her children and husband, and loving and trusting God no matter what!
My confidence and assurance is that one day I SHALL SEE EKAETTE IN HEAVEN! What about you?
One thing must be made clear: EKAETTE KNOWS THE SOURCE OF HER DEATH; God did not leave her altogether in the dark in this regard. We talked about it and prayed about it. Justice would be served!
Bad things happen to good people and good things happen to bad people. But one thing must be made clear — IT IS NEVER OVER UNTIL IT IS OVER! All those who had a hand in Ekaette’s death would never go unpunished! Once again I say: JUSTICE WOULD BE SERVED!
In Heaven I know that Ekaette has stood before God Almighty already to speak the words, “Lord I did my BEST!” And God has given her His smile and nod.
May her soul rest in peace.
On behalf of FGGC Kazaure Old Girls’. Ekaette may your gentle spirit continue to rest in peace. Our condolence to her husband, lovely children and her families at large. Keep resting till will meet at Jesus feet.
On behalf of my family I send our heartfelt condolences to your family on the death of our friend Aunt Ekaete, may the Lord grant you the fortitude to bear this irreparable lost and comfort you in this time of grief.
She will be sorely missed. Rest in the bosom of the Lord Jesus Christ sis Ekaette. May the good Lord comfort and console the family left behind. It is well.
May your soul rest in peace, the Lord will continue to comfort the family you left behind. Dear high school sis.
Eka, You impacted your family and friends in many good ways. Your legacy lives on. Rest in peace.
Eka!! I pray the Lord to guide and guard all you left behind the children and their dad esp. Rest in peace dear. Till we meet at the master’s feet to part no more.
I’ve been reeling, since news of her untimely passing broke out. A lady of consummate personality; a loving mother, and a caring wife. We will greatly miss her friendship, but we take consolation in the fact that she lived an exemplary life worthy of emulation. Her quiet mien was legendary and memories of her and her exemplary true motherly qualities will remain in our hearts in the sands of time. Our love and commitment to Reuben at this moment of grief and beyond will be stronger than ever before. I pray for God to give us the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss…Amen!
I was shocked to hear Eka has passed on to glory. Nevertheless I thank God for her life. She worked tirelessly and took good care of her children. I pray God will comfort the family and give you peace in Jesus name.
My heart goes out to the family of my late friend, and classmate in FGGC Kazaure. May the good Lord comfort the family left behind.
I still cannot believe that you are gone! May her soul rest in peace and I truly believe that God will accept her with open arms for all the good she did while on this earth.
My dear Reuben, Joan, Irene and Obinna, it is well with you all. Since it pleased Christ to call Eka home at this time, He knows best. He could have very easily turned things around if He wanted to but He decided otherwise. He alone knows everything. We cannot question Him. Since He’s allowed this to happen, He’ll definitely see you through this period. He will grant you the comfort that can only come from Him alone. It is well!
God bless you my dears!!!!
Ekaette was indeed a loving and caring person. We attended the same secondary school FGGC Kazaure, Kazaure Jigawa State. May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace. The Lord will comfort and console the family left behind in Jesus name Amen.
It is with a sad heart that we received news of ur death. We pray DAT ur gentle soul will rest in the blossom of our Lord. And DAT God will grant the family u left behind the fortitude to bear the loss. R. I .P Eka.
Ekaette was my colleague in High School (FGGC KAZAURE) a very astute student and firm in her convictions. She was gentle and kind to all. Even though we have not communicated since we left school I have no doubts that she would have still remained a gentle being. My sincere condolence goes to the family, may the good Lord grant you the grace and faith to carry on…
May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Ekaette lived a good Christian life. It is so encouraging to note that she departed this sinful world singing songs of praise and adoration to her maker. Continue to rest in the bosom of the Lord. May the God of all grace comfort, strengthen and uphold your husband, children and family members.
Eka, There are no word or words to describe the shock and pain knowing you have left us so soon, your positive approach to all matters of life with your ever smiling face will always be remembered but one thing I do know is that you are in a better place and we say rest in perfect peace at the bosom of our Lord till we all meet to part no more.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the family of Ekaette. Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about Eka’s passing.. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek, I pray that God’s choicest blessings will be bestowed on you and may the soul of Eka rest in perfect peace. As we say the one who is adored the most by God, is the one who achieve eternal life. We will miss you Eka, and the loving memories we had with you. In the bible, book of John 11:25,26 God said, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.” we all know Eka is in a better place with God in heaven where there is no more pain, no more sorrows, and no more tears.
Love from Bisi and Family.
I remember the joy and excitement with which we exchanged greetings and brief updates last year when I spoke with Ekaette after I ran into our mutual classmate and friend Gold. It was as though all the years between when we left high school and that day were rolled away. She remained her very sweet and jovial self, and we hoped we would get together sometime soon. God’s plans were different, and He chose to take her home instead. Not a single strand of our hair falls to the ground without His knowledge, and even in all this, He remains Righteous. May Eka’s soul rest in peace with Our Father, and may His peace and strength remain with her husband, children, family and friends.
Goodbye dear friend, till we meet at the feet of the Master.
Aunty its still hard for me to believe you are no more. I remember vividly your calls when i lost my dad, your love and care asking me how about Nigeria and your words of encouragements, you left us when we needed you most, but in all things i have no reason to question God he is the maker of all things he knoweth the best and i pray to God to take care of your children and your lovely husband which you left behind. Indeed you are an epitome of beauty so gentle, we miss and love you but God loves you more R.I.P till we meet to part no more from Oge
I’m still speechless.. You left the earth.. but you’re still in my heart. You had faith till the end and you received your healing in heaven! Our prayers worked and now you’re finally at peace. You’re the best aunt I’ve ever had, I STILL and WILL miss you. Although we were distant, we were really close and you had time communicating with me. You always cared of me and you were concerned with my life. You helped me in many ways.. I’ll always love you.
Eka I never know you were going through this much pain. I remember the times we shared together laughing talking about family and having lots of fun and laughter. A little over 2 weeks ago when I saw you at Church and promised to visit you this summer and stop my procrastination, I never knew that would be the last time I would have a conversation with you or see you. I feel bad that I never got to visit you.
I believe you are in safe hands and God knows best. On behalf of me and my family, we say it is well. RIP
Eka, it is hard to believe but who are we to question God. Your humility, dedication, diligence and sense of purpose have no bound. I recall how we used to study together at Cardel Place Library for the CGA program. I pray that God grant you eternal rest and to uphold your loving family you left behind. Rest in peace in the bossom of the Almighty. You fought a brave fight. Edward
Eka, it’s hard to believe that you are gone; God knows best, rest in peace till we meet again! May God comfort your family and give them the strength to go on.
Gone too soon, we will surely miss you Eka. May the Heavenly Angels protect and care for you as you cared for us here on earth.
-Oga Noble
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