Mummy was an inspiring soul, an angel from the Lord who had and gave so much love. She was always there
for me and my siblings. Her generosity, hospitality, humility and compassion was second to none. She was a
mother to all.
She taught me about humanity, love, patience, kindness and endurance. She praised me whenever I excelled
and gently cautioned me when I erred. She was my biggest cheerleader, influencer & prayer warrior. She
encouraged me in all I did and I'm forever grateful to the Almighty for giving such an angel as my mummy.
Her love for people was only second to her love for God, whom she served diligently until her last days.
As I say farewell to you today, I'm comforted in the fact that you are indeed at rest in the bossom of the Lord.
Sleep well, Mummy!
Ejiroghene Akpe
TRIBUTE TO A SPECIAL MOTHER
My special mummy, words are not enough to express your influence and impact in my life.
Your assuring sweet smile that said to “me calm down its ok” when I first met you and in my nervousness I
said the 3 greetings in one swoop; and the several other mind blowing act of yours I will never forget.
The mother daughter relationship and bond you availed me as your daughter in law can definitely not be
compressed in this short tribute it is an experience I will keep sharing with people as I journey on in life, you
were my anchor, my confidant (I could tell mummy any and everything) to which she always counsels me and
pray over with me, my encourager and prayer support whose faith sword helped sharpened mine
immeasurably
A support system, generous and excellent home maker, an amiable and warm hostess, a mother who loves
unconditionally, mummy’s sincerity and love for people is infectious: a typical example of one who provokes
another to love. Your type comes once in a life time mummy
Mummy’s love for God and The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ which she preached in deed and in kind
till the very end is worthy of emulation. Her reverence for the things of God is inspiring, her dedication to
the great commission of soul winning
A parent is never old enough to die. It might hurt, but I am consoled that you have truly exchanged the old
rugged cross (as the song goes) which you clung to all your life for a CROWN.
You have indeed kept the faith and fought a good fight
Good Night my special mummy
Rest on my Beautiful in and out mummy
Bilkisu Akpe
Mums,
I could not have wished for a better mother. In you, God gave my siblings and I, heavens best. You nurtured,
encouraged, covered, supported, continually prayed for and loved all of your children, your children’s
spouses and grandchildren unconditionally. You were totally devoted to Daddy and to all of us, your family.
You were a virtuous woman. Full of wisdom. A woman of integrity. A woman of godly character. A woman
of peace. You had a generous spirit and a compassionate and loving heart. In your daily walk, you wanted to
please Jesus in everything you did.
You loved your Saviour Jesus Christ with all of your heart. You carried His light and fragrance, and
everywhere you went, that light and fragrance could be seen and perceived. You were passionate about making
Jesus known.
I will never forget all that you taught me.
Thank you for being my greatest supporter and encourager.
I love you.
I miss you terribly.
I will carry you in my heart always.
Rest in perfect peace Mums. Rest in perfect peace.
Ufuoma Akpe
A TRIBUTE TO MY MUMSIE WARMSIE
Thank you LORD JESUS for the life of our mother, Mrs Felicia Eyikimiaghan Akpe.
Mummy, it has been a wonderful privilege and honour being one of your children.
We called you Mummy, Mummy Akpe, Mummy dearest, Mother in Israel, Mumsie Warmsie or Mumsie
Warms. The last two being my favourites because of the love, kindness and warmth you exuded.
You were super generous, a woman of peace and quiet strength, friendly to all and very gracious with your
charming smile.
You disciplined and chastised us as needed. Instilling values in us worth more than gold. Values to be
emulated and passed down through the generations.
The unforgettable stories you shared of great grandma, Madam Kpeke Otubu, are thought of from time to
time in my memory. A few of which showed how much she loved you dearly and how she read her Urhobo
Bible alot. I saw these attributes reflected in your own life as a Christian, and in the way you loved your
grandchildren.
You were my dearest friend, gist and travel partner (smile), as well as Ufuoma and l's fellow worshipper.
Thank you for the precious memories of singing together in the dark, because blessings did come down as
our praises went up (and what an outpour!)
When we had a difference of opinion, your natural disposition made coming back to apologise so easy to
do.
Dearest Mumsie Warms, thank you for being a loving and devoted wife to our late father, Samuel Mevayihero
Akpe, and a wonderful mother and grandparent to your children and grandchildren respectively. Thanks for
your prayers and giving us a godly heritage in CHRIST JESUS. You ran your course, have obtained the prize
and are beholding the beautiful faces of our Heavenly Father and His Son JESUS CHRIST, our Precious
Lord and Saviour.
You are dearly and deeply missed by us all. However this temporary separation is not a goodbye, it's a see
you later at the Master's feet.
Love you Mummy
Your lovìng daughter,
Enaefe Akpe
There is no goodbye for me. U were the most precious mother a son could ask for. You taught me Love,
Patience and Endurance. To the world you were one person but to me you were the world. Wherever you
are, you will always be in my heart. Continue to rest in the bossom of the Lord.
Eseoghene Akpe
Mummy, I can't bring myself to call you mother-inlaw but my mother in love, from the very moment you met
me, you have shown me so much love and I proudly call you my mother. You are special in every way. I love
you but Jesus loves you more. Rest on mummy.
Faith Akpe
I see your smile every time I think of you. I hear your laughter. I see the joy in your eyes when you look at
me. You are always with me. Thank you for a lifetime of love, guidance, encouragement and support.
A mother could not have done more. You gave me everything. “The Lums” ……. I will always love you.
Arho Akpe
Mummy, it is really hard to imagine that we won’t see you again. Thank you for your constant prayers, your
words of encouragement and your love. I will miss our spirited discussions, your sense of humour, your
warmth and affection for everyone you loved. I thank God for the time I got to spend with you. I also thank
God that you got to meet and spend some time with Ogheneyinvwoke.
Love you Mummy, Rest In Peace.
Mobolanle Akpe
My grandma loved my siblings and I so much. She was a true believer and follower of christ, so I know she's
in heaven looking down on us. She always showed us that she wasn't afraid of leaving us and that she had
secured a place with God.
I'm happy she got to leave us in a peaceful manner and not one of sadness or pain. She is an amazing mother
and grandmother and I love her so much. I was sad when I heard the news but I was relieved once I realized
she has found peace.
Rukevwe Akpe
I am so grateful to have an amazing grandma, I have known you all my life and you made a great impact on
me. You taught me generosity from all the times I watched you give to us and to others, you taught me
discipline, unconditional love and kindness. I appreciate and love you so much and I know you are in a better
place. You will forever be in my heart.
Okiemute Akpe
I miss you so much grandma even though you are gone I will always remember you. You always love to make
people happy and I promise to do same in your memory. I love you grandma.
Tejiri Akpe
I love you grandma, thank you for loving me and my Sisters so dearly.
Emuresiri Akpe
Tribute to my Sister Mrs Felicia Akpe.
Death where is thy sting? Death where is your bang? If yes death is necessary and that will come but when it
will come nobody knows.
My dear Sister and Mother for that is what you were to me. When I came to Lagos in 1967 to enter the school
of nursing, Lagos, I came to you and you accepted me. You stood by me as a big sister and mother. You were
there for me till I finished at the school of nursing Lagos State.
You stood solidly by me during my wedding. You were a great aunt to all my children. You stood by us when
I had all my children doing all the omugwo until mama arrived and even then you still continued to care. The
children and I spent most of our weekends with you and your family having good and fun times. There was
no difference between your children and mine. They were all your children and you treated everyone equally.
Sister, you made sure there was food all the time for everybody and made sure everyone ate what he or she
wanted. What else can I say.
Chris and I visited you just two weeks before you passed on. There was no sign indicating you were about to
leave us so soon. That day you were full of life and laughter.
However, we rejoice in the knowledge that you know and served God well and lived a good evangelic life for
Christ. Our consolation is that you are with your creator in a better place to be.
God knows best. Sleep on my beloved sister. Lay down your head upon your Saviour’s breast. We love you
but Jesus loves you best. He only gives and takes.
Good night! Good night! Good night! Adieu my sister, Adieu till we meet to part no more.
Lydia Odemero Imasuen
(Nee Aghoghovbia)
TRIBUTE TO A DEAR SISTER-IN-LAW MRS FELICIA AKPE
I find it challenging, indeed agonising, to talk about her in the past tense. Especially when I remember that I
visited her just a couple of days before she passed on. She was her usual lively self ‘Chris my great and special
in-law’, she hailed me as usual. After exchanging pleasantries she asked them to prepare food for us- my wife
and me.
When we left that evening, she showed no sign of ailment, she looked hale and hearty. Unfortunately, two or
three days later, we were informed that she fell ill and had been taken to the hospital. My wife and I went to
see her and we were told that she had stabilised after she was admitted. We returned home, sincerely believing
she would shortly go home safe and sound. Alas, that was not to be, she passed on three days later.
My dear sister-in-law was a very religious woman. She loved, served and worshipped her God with passion.
She was a magnanimous lady, generous and very accommodating. While I was courting her sister who lived
with her before we got married, I would visit her in their Glover Road, Ikoyi residence. She was ever so nice
and friendly. No wonder she and her late husband played a major role during our wedding. Ever since then,
she continued to treat me not just as a brother-in-law but as a son.
There was this special owo soup that she often served us on some of the Sundays that we visited her. Infact
she was a specialist in owo soup. She sometimes invited me to her home with some of my friends, among
who is Chief Pat Okoroh, for this special owo soup and starch. When I told the Chief about this unfortunate
incident, he was completely shattered. He muttered, ‘there goes my owo soup’.
Every December, year in year out, she made sure I got her church calendar, the only calendar available these
days. How much can I say about her generosity and kindness, is it the presents she gave me on my birthdays?
Ah Lord, we would have loved to have her longer with us but our ways are not your ways. However what is
sure is that, where we are today she was and where she is today, we will be. So Lord, lift us, who are still here
higher that we may see that beyond the gloomy darkness of death lies the glorious dawn of immortality.
Adieu great and noble lady, Mrs Felicia Akpe.
Chris Imasuen
Tribute to Dear Sis Felicia.
Godly, beautiful, elegant, gently spoken with a smiling face. Words cannot express the sadness in saying
farewell to you. We are grateful for the time spent together and the closeness shared especially on your yearly
trips to London. Remember vividly our trip to Kingston Hospital, where you trained as a Radiologist on your
last visit to London. We will treasure the happy memories we had together, which will continue to be our
comfort.
You are such a blessing, so thoughtful, kind, caring and so true. Thank you for your Godly counsel and
encouragement.
We will miss your voice and smiling face, but those we love never die….they live on forever in our hearts.
Your light shines on Sister Felicia. You are missed so dearly.
Rest in perfect peace.
Chief Phillip & Mrs Helena Emagbetere & Family
TRIBUTE TO A BIG SISTER AND MENTOR
How do you start writing a Tribute in respect of a person you have known all your life? One should actually
be writing a book.
SISTER Felicia Eyikimiaghan AKPE nee Aghoghovbia, being the first granddaughter of Madam kpeke
Otubu, an industrious “merchant” of her time in Sapele and Ethiope West, was a gem and mentor to the
other grandchildren, male and female. We all looked up to her as our role model. We looked forward to
seeing her during the holidays at 7A Boyo Road, as she came home from the Cornelius Connelly College
(CCC), Uyo. What with her smiles and chuckles with laughter!!!
Even, after she got married, some of us gladly followed up with weekend visits to her Ikoyi home. It was home
away from home, as we were always sure of those delicious traditional dishes! God bless you Sister.
One incident remains ever green in my mind: She wasn’t aware that I was bringing my second child to Church
for dedication in May 1977. As soon as I was called, she sprang from her seat with such a speed, took the
baby from me and danced with the child to the Altar of God, singing and rejoicing! I truly thank the Lord for
her life and the caring husband, lovely children and family that our gracious Lord blessed her with. She was
indeed a Sweet Mother and a true Child of God Almighty. “ But I would not have you to be ignorant,
Brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope” 1
Thessalonians 4:13-14. May her gentle soul rest in the bosom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen
Osaretin A. Demuren
Aunty Felicia Akpe was a woman beautiful on the inside and out. She was indeed a mother to all that knew
her and will be greatly missed. She was a loving and pleasant woman any one will desire to have as a mother.
Ever smiling, soft spoken, caring, careful, gentle and exceptional. A lover of GOD and people completely
sold out to what she believes. I love you Aunty but GOD loves you more. Rest in the bosom of your FATHER
whom you served faithfully till He chose to call you to Himself. Adieu.
Grace Akpoarebe (Nee Akpe)
TRIBUTE TO MY BELOVED MOTHER AKPE
MUMMY, in all our several discussions, some of which you initiated on line, even when I returned from my
last journey, comparatively recently, you didn’t give me the slightest impression that you were leaving us to be
with the LORD. Nevertheless, my consolation is that you really prepared for this journey. In one of our
discussions you deeply expressed concern over the welfare of the needy, especially one of our semi
handicapped sisters. Also you did raise issues on restitution amongst others which revealed the secrets of your
mind set on the things above.
Mummy was a rare gem with great impact on many. Gentle, quiet and well-composed. She was kind-hearted
and full of virtues. She did not just make significant contributions to the work of God, she also gave her heart
wholly to the Saviour and accepted the full word of God with her whole heart.
Even in old age she was committed and consecrated. She proclaimed her faith openly in words and in deeds
to her family and everyone. She was committed to sharing tracts and giving out the Christian Women Mirror.
Mummy loved God and the people of God. She left a legacy of not just leaving something for people but also
leaving something in people. By the grace of God, we are rest assured Mummy is in Heaven and we take
solace in the assurance that we all shall be reunited together with Christ in glory!
Sister Maureen T. J. CHIGBU (Mummy’s women Coordinator)
FAREWELL TRIBUTE TO OUR MAMA AKPE
We the members of A P Zone House Caring Fellowship will always cherish the wonderful memories we have
of you, especially how good and nice you were to us. Health challenges didn't deter your work for the Lord
in evangelism and didn’t stop you from participating in other activities in the church. Mama really you were
a challenge to us.
House Leader Sister Chiuwa
Mummy, your life was a challenge and a testimony to us. Your love for God and the people of God was never
in doubt. You were humble, active and affectionate in spite of your age. Even when you couldn’t make it to
church due to your health, you still connected online and sent in your tithe and offering. Goodnight mama,
we will see at the feet of Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Zonal Leader, AP Zone, Brother Ugbowie
How can I forget all of mummy’s encouragements, kind words and constant gifts from all the trips? She always
relished hearing the GS messages and always discussed how impactful they were to her. One other thing I
know so well, she was committed to reaching out to others through tracts and Christian Women Mirror. Age
could not deter her and Ill-health could not shut up her bowels of mercies, kindness and love. Rest well
mama.
Olugbenga Hodonu (Mummy’s son in the Lord)
TRIBUTE TO LATE MAMA AKPE
For us in DLBC FESTAC JETTY DISTRICT, the news of the death of MAMA AKPE occasioned for us
a mixture of Sadness and joy. Sadness if considered from the perspective of human passions alone;
because no one that ever encountered Mama, even in a brief moment in her life time that would be spared
of a deep sense of loss. Her regular smiles, amiable soft skill in communication with which she related with
people that came her way is an unforgettable memory that will remain positively alive in every one of us.
Mama had personality infused passion for the needy, love for the brethren, and commitment to the word of
God that she considered not herself too old to make restitution. So delighted in the things of God that not
even the senile decay nor stamina deficiency of old age could deter her from fully participating in any of
these. She often made calls to ask after the welfare of her leaders, and insist that the needy ones should be
taken care of. Mama is a regular contributor to the Church Building Fund, and till the last Sunday of her
existence, she sent her tithes and offering to the Church. Until the era of the COVID-19, Mama's presence
at the weekly services anytime and anywhere condemned the lackadaisical attitudes, insipidly lukewarmness
of most of the younger members, all of whom she was of a great challenge.
You were not only a devoted Christian in the Church, but also a practically fruitful Christian at home and
environs: influencing your neighbourhood with godliness, as you insist that the HCF be brought to your
domain. That was because you counted it a pleasure, and a great privilege to identify with the Children of
God: choosing rather to suffer afflictions (inconveniences) with the people of God, than to enjoy the
pleasures and the comfort of life. Mama esteemed the reproach of Christ greater riches than the pleasure of
convenience because she had respect unto the recompense. She ever wished to be taken to the Church
always, but the Children would not because of compliance with the protocols of COVID-19. Mama did all
these because she was looking for a City which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God. We can
understand that by her commitment, Mama declared plainly that she was desirous of a better country that is
Heavenly; wherefore, God was not ashamed to be called her God for He has prepared for her a City.
That is the Joyous aspect of her departure. So, we the Born Again Christians that are driven by heavenly
passion can mourn but not with sorrow as they that have no hope, because Mama has gone to a better
place. Little did I know that I was visiting Mama for the last time shortly before I travelled last year, 2021.
For Mama's Children, acquaintances, friends and relatives; let us not lament too much, she is not dead,
simply asleep. We shall see her again if only we can subscribe to the Saviour, JESUS CHRIST, to whom
she held her allegiance until death.
Mama, we, your Pastors, co-workers and Church members are leveraging on your labour of love to
continue the rest. You have fought the good fight of faith, as a Triumphant Soldier, resting in the bosom of
your LORD. As we remain inspired by your challenging lifestyle and commitment, we become more
aspiring to continue as Militant Soldiers of Christ.
May the Almighty help to fill the vacuum your departure created in the Family and in Church.
Adieu, our beloved Mother in Christ. You would never be forgotten in a hurry.
PASTOR J.O.S CHIGBU
(Mama’s Pastor)