“I can’t possibly say goodbye”, Famous Reporters Management Pens Down Emotional Message, As Maa Ochonma Nwoko Goes Home Today
The management of Famous Reporters has mourned the demise of Mrs. Mercy Ochonma Emmanuel Nwwoko, (Nee Otiri), which occurred on February 29, 2024, at the age of 97.
In a hearty tribute signed by Famous Reporters, the management bemoaned the passing of the nonagenarian, noting that her demise has created a vacuum that would never be filled.
The message read in detail:
“Mmakwu, your Ezenwa is crying because she misses you so much. I’m pained by your demise. I wish you lived longer.
Coming back to my house and meeting you each time gladdened my heart and hearing you every night praying for all your grandchildren with the exception of none, makes me keep wishing I could bring you back to life. Having you as my grandmother is and was one of the best gifts mother nature ever gave me and I didn’t and don’t take it for granted. You were the kindest and most reliable grandmother and friend anyone will ever wish for. I loved you; I love you and I’ll forever love you, mankwu (grandma).
I’m grieved severely in my heart each time I remember that you left when I needed to show you some love. I’m sorry for not fulfilling all of my promises to you and wish I could bring you back (sobs…). I can’t possibly say “goodbye” to you because I still can’t believe you are gone so saying “goodbye” is just hard for me. I miss you so so much and I hope I can contend with this growing pain in my heart.
I love you, mmankwu and will forever be grateful to God for allowing me come through your loins and that of my paa ukwum.
Obviously, you lived and died at a good old age but I didn’t have enough of you; I still wish you lived longer because you were a lovely, loving and lovable soul. I love you and I miss you dearly. Keep resting, mankwum. Ezenwa loves you and is super proud of you, mankwum. My joy is that you made it to your glorious home and I pray for the grace to imbibe your rare virtues hardwork, love, kindness, humility, patience maintaining the purity of heart and readiness to forgive and be at peace with all and sundry.
“You were the best grandmother ever and in my next world, Ochonma, you shall be my mmannukwu (grandmother).
I love you and I love you eternally, mmaukwu. Continue to rest in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Love from me, Ezenwa…
“Goodnight, Mmaukwum…
In a release signed by Mr. Chibuzor Nwoko, the only surviving son, the nonagenarian was described as a golden hearted, peaceful woman, stressing that, in her lifetime, she strove to adhere to the biblical injunction of loving one another without discrimination.
According to Nwoko, “my mother was the best and most loving mother anyone could ever desire for. She was humble, kind, peaceful and full of forgiveness despite the provocation.”
He further revealed that his late mother lived a true Christian life, as he urged the living to emulate same so as to live a footprint in the sands of time.
Moreso, he prayed for the grace of God to enable him follow the footprints of his late mother, whom he wailed would be greatly missed by those she left behind.
“But, my confidence is that my beloved late mother is right now resting in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ. That I am sure of because her transition was a glorious one. All I have to say is that she should continue to enjoy the fruit of leaving a godly life and my prayer is that God Almighty should grant us the living the grace to follow her footsteps thereby being loving, kind, forgiving, passionate about the kingdom of God and above all be at peace with one another.”
Meanwhile, the release further stated that the remains of Maa Ochonma would be returned to mother earth today, Friday, November 15, 2024, at her late husband’s compound Late Paa Emmanuel Nwoko, at Umuaguta, in Umugo Oloko, Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State.
The funeral service which will be held by the United Evangelical Church , Oloko Special Area Conference, is slated for 11:AM.
