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Maureen "Lady Mau" Ogechukwu Oddie-Okeke

Lagos, Nigeria

January 17, 1961 - August 17, 2020

Jan 17, 1961 - Aug 17, 2020

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Olufunke Enitan Sowole

Maureen, dmore as I used to call her when she was alive was an epitome of the virtuous woman typified in Proverbs 31. She was an eternal optimistic; forever seeing the good in people & situation no matter what. Maureen was a hardworking, compassionate, dogged & diligent woman. She can give her last penny to someone in need disregarding her own needs. Maureen was large hearted and tolerant. I will miss her calling me enibabe! May Almighty God grant her eternal rest in Jesus Mighty name. 🙏
Enitan Sowole

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Uzor Monu

There is a time for everything: a time to be born and a time to die. This well-known Bible passage did not make the shock and sadness of the passing of a cherished friend, Maureen any less.

Maureen was my junior at Queens School Enugu. We met years after at Century Merchant Bank where we worked together and became closer. Maureen had a nickname at the Bank, ‘Namibia’, because she effectively managed Namibia Social Fund.

Mau-Mau, you were a beautiful lady inside and out. You were not only caring and gentle but loving and authentic with people, saying what needed to be said in the interest of everyone. You were so pleasant that you always saw the good in your friends. Your smile can light up a room. As I think of you, Colossians 3:12 comes to mind, “… as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience”. You were an embodiment of these virtues.

During your last weeks, you believed that you could "pass through raging waters in the sea and not drown" because God was with you. You had an unshakable faith and believed that God would come through for you. Well, He did. He chose you to relocate to a better place and be free from pain and the turmoil of this world.

I celebrate your life and the legacy you have left. I give God all the glory for a life well lived. Your good memories will forever be remembered.

Rest in peace dear Mau-Mau, till we meet to part no more.

Uzor Anyaegbuna Monu

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Pamela Ibeh

Mau Mau,
I still have no words to describe the shock of your demise. My last conversation with you was filled with your usual cheer and goodwill, with no hint of malaise. Your kind, affable personality made you a great friend. You were more than a classmate and will be greatly missed. Rest in the Lord, in whose sight you're precious.

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Rosemary Chikwendu

Mau de Mau, the news of your demise hit me like a thunderbolt. I've tried to make sense of it all, but in vain.
I've resigned to the belief that God calls home His best, yes His best.
You were different, so so different.
I can't remember ever seeing you angry, or have I heard you raise your voice, or seen you without a smile?
I've heard about your battle, it bleeds my heart that I did not get the chance to say a word of prayers 😪
God knows best.
You have now recieved your crown of glory.
Rest well my dear Mau de Mau.
Rest well.

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Dilibe Chinweze

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Gloria Akinniyi

Only God knows why you should leave us at this time. We do not understand but we know that in the short time you lived you touched many many lives through your love, encouragement and care. God will not forget all your labor of love. I am glad that you know Him and that you are with Him now. We will aspire to meet you there in heaven. Enjoy the host of angels as you all worship God. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints (Psalm 116:15). Rest in the bosom of your Heavenly Father.
By Gloria Oby Akinniyi
1st daughter of Uzonicha Adigwe.

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Nneka Amaizu

Mau Mau m,
May your beautiful soul rest peacefully in the bosom of our Lord. You were beautiful inside and out. You were a rare gem!
May God comfort your family!
Nneka

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kanayo obukwelu

Oge, where will i start 1968 as a baby, is it when you were in Law school you and your friends troop's to my house in Lagos over the week ends.The last i spoke to you June, 2020 , she send present to us for our 35 wedding anniversary through one of her friends, i called her to thank her, she started laughing uncle that's all i can afford just like that ,this is Oge for you ,on her sick bed she still remember, too much of a mother care. we gone miss you so much but you are in a better place may your soul rest in perfect peace IJN .

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kanayo obukwelu

May her soul rest in perfect peace.

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Ukachi Oguike

Mau Mau, you were a one of a kind woman. You were one of the most kind hearted people I have ever met, you were free with your joy and did your best to ensure everyone around you was taken care of. Your death comes as a massive shock to me and my heart weeps for your family who have to carry on without you with them physically, though I know you'd be watching over them from heaven. I pray your family finds the strength, peace and will to carry on living. May your soul rest in peace.

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Helen Nwaobi

1973, Enugu, Nigeria

Mau Mau as she was fondly called came to spend 1 week with us after we relocated from Real Estate, Uwani, Enugu to GRA, Enugu.
We used play on top of a flower plant in front of our house with our other numerous friends. These were very fond memories that I have of my dear friend Maureen whom the lord has called to be with him. May her sweet and gentle soul rest in the bosom of the lord.

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Jane Olisa

Beautiful, intelligent, humble you were. Your lovely smile, calm and peaceful nature were evident. I thank God for knowing you and I pray that God will continue to comfort, strengthen and protect your husband and wonderful children. Although you are asleep but you are alive in heaven with our Lord Jesus Christ who you love - this gives me great comfort. Jane Nwanji

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Adejumoke Akinbobola

Maureen, I can still see your lovely smile and hear your gentle voice when I think of you. It is hard to believe you are gone. It is consoling to know that you are in a better place. Like the Bible enjoins us, I will not mourn your departure from this realm like one who has no hope because I will see you again. We shall meet at the feet of the Master and until then, sleep well my friend. Jumoke Akinbobola

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Dozie Igweze

Kind. Selfless. Caring. These are the words I’ll think of when I remember you.

You always seemed to care. That was your way. When you were healthy and even in the depth of illness. You always seemed more concerned about everyone else.

You were kind. Always. Thank you for everything.

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Uchenna Chinweze

Oge, I will always remember your gentleness , paitence and kindness. You epitomised 1 Peter 3;4. You had the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight. I will miss you greatly and will never forget you.

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Ifeoma Igweze-Anyanwutaku

Dearest Oge,
As you left the shores of Nigeria, little did I know that my seeing you at my Mum's funeral at Awka wayback in 2018 was the last I would see you. Your warmth and kindness was so endearing to all. Beautiful inside and out, yet so unassuming. I truly cannot find the words to express the deep sense of loss that I feel over your demise. You shall be sorely missed, Oge. We love you, but l believe God loves you best. Adieu, dear Oge, until we meet again at heaven's gate.
××××Dr. Ifeoma Igweze-Anyanwutaku

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Ifeoma Nwankwo

Some things may be hard to understand but the Word of God says that “His thoughts are not our thoughts, Nor are our ways His ways”. And so we surrender to Him. May you continue to rest in peace, Oge, till we meet at Jesus’s feet.

“Beyond the sunset, O glad reunion, With our dear loved ones Who've gone before; In that fair homeland We'll know no parting, Beyond the sunset
For evermore!”

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Maureen Nweke

Maureen ... my sake! You were so positive the last time I saw you in Houston. God knows best and you are resting now! Go well sis! You will be missed

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Eucharia Asiegbu

Continue to rest in peace and rise in glory with the saints, dear Oge.

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Florence Abadom Odili

Dear Mau, you lived a very good live, though you left too soon, but you will forever be remembered by the great legacy you left behind. Loosing you was so much pain but God has the final say. Sleep on dear Mau, may your gentle soul continue to rest in peace amen

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Ngozi Scott

There will be no more pain over there. You are loved and will be greatly missed. Love you loads, Ngozi Scott

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Ganiru Eruchalu

These things are never easy to write. I am at a loss for words during this sorrowful time. Gechii, you were well loved. You had great character, a big heart and you will be sorely missed by everyone. There are special people in our lives who never leave us. Gechii, you are one of them and you will be in my heart and fond memories forever. I’m still very deeply saddened, but I take solace in the fact that there is no hurting, no suffering, and no pain in Heaven. Rest gently in God’s Arms my darling sister from another mother.

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Ngozi Muo

Maumau was one of a kind Maumau was one of a kind Maumau was one of a kind

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Ngozi Muo

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Felicitas Onwuta

Ogechukwu May your very gentle and subtle humorous soul rest in perfect peace. There’s no doubt in my mind that heaven has gained an angel and there’s jubilation on your home coming.
Mau Mau nodu nma. We mourn you here because we miss a friend a sister a mate etc You were so many things to many people. May God console your family that you left behind and your siblings.
God rest your soul and grant you eternal rest IJN I pray.
Felicitas

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