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REMEMBERING THOSE WHO HAVE GONE ON AHEAD ...
Ms MELISSA JORDAN
(SAKER MOM)
SUNSET: Thursday, August 8th 2019
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing yesterday, Thursday August 8th 2019 in Georgia, U.S.A., of Ms MELISSA JORDAN, Mother of CLASS OF 2014's DANIELLE NGENYI ATABONG.
We extend our most sincere condolences to Danielle, specifically, to her Dad - Mr. VALENTINE ATABONG, to her SAKERETTE Aunties - LADYKATE ATABONG NDI (Class of '87) and CONSTANCE ATABONG NKWANTAH (Class of '90), to the bereaved families and to all who mourn her passing.
Late Ms MELISSA JORDAN's Funeral and Burial are scheduled for tomorrow - Saturday, August 10th 2019, in Georgia.
MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE!
Barrister Mrs. HELEN EBAI
(SAKER MOM, AUNT, MOM-IN-LAW)
SUNSET: Thursday, September 5th 2019
It is with shock and profound regret that we announce the passing yesterday, Thursday September 5th 2019 in LIMBE - CAMEROON, of CLASS OF 1957 OPSAN, Barrister Mrs. HELEN EBAI at age 76.
She was:
- MOTHER to Mrs. Bessem Ebai Ngassa (Class of 1990) and to Mr. Julian Tabi Ebai, ExSSA-UK TRUSTEE;
- AUNT to Mrs. Gladys Egbe Ngwafor (Class of 1977);
- MOTHER-IN-LAW to Dr. Playne Agbor Ebai (Class of 1990), Mrs. Adambi Ebai and Ayukebang Etah-Akoh Ebai, and
- AUNT-IN-LAW of Jayne Tabot (Class of 1990)
We extend our most sincere condolences to them all, to the bereaved family, to our OPSAN Sisters and to the multitudes who mourn her passing.
MAY HER VALIANT & GENEROUS SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE!
BOBE PETERSON CHIA YUH
(SAKER CAT & DAD)
Ahead of the VIEWING and MEMORIAL SERVICE slated for September 28th 2019 in Illinois for LATE BOBE PETERSON CHIA YUH who was:
- HUSBAND to Class of 1972's Mrs. Joan Nain Yuh (ExSSA-BAMENDA) and also
- FATHER to Class of 1999's Arlene Yuh,
We extend our most sincere condolences to them both and to the rest of the bereaved family.
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE!
MAMI MARGARET ANUH NJU
(SAKER MOM)
SUNSET: Monday, January 13 2020
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing on to glory of Mr. GEORGE NDILE NJENGE on Thursday, December 19th 2019 in Sacramento, California.
Mr. NJENGE was:
The HUSBAND of CLASS OF 1982's RACHEL NZELLE EKINDESONE and
The BROTHER of CLASS OF 1982's RACHEL (ARA) NJENGE
We extend our most sincere condolences to them, as well as to the children, siblings, Family and friends he's left behind.
Please find, posted below, the official Death Announcement and Funeral Program from the family.
May his soul rest in peace!
Mr. GEORGE NDILE NJENGE
(SAKER CAT & BROTHER)
SUNSET: Thursday, December 19 2019
The death has been reported of Mr. STEPHEN EBAI TAKANG, husband of CLASS OF 1978's GLADYS ARREY EBAI.
Late Mr. EBAI passed on to eternity on Saturday, December 14th 2019 at the Yaounde Reference Hospital after a brief illness.
His burial is set for today, Saturday, January 11, 2020.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Sis Gladys, to their children, and to the bereaved family as a whole.
May his soul rest in peace.
Mr. STEPHEN TAKANG EBAI
(SAKER CAT)
SUNSET: Saturday, December 14 2019
It is with deep sorrow that we report the passing on to glory of Mr. MUDOH FORSAB, Husband of Class of 2004's CHRISTELLE BAH FORSAB.
Late Mr. MUDOH FORSAB, son of Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Grace Forsab, passed away on Friday December 12th 2019 and his Funeral Ceremonies are set for this Saturday, JANUARY 18th 2020, (barely a month shy of what would have been his 40th Birthday), in YAOUNDE.
Our hearts go out to his Wife - Our SAKERETTE Sister/Daughter - Christelle, to his Parents - Mr. & Mrs. FORSAB, to his SAKERETTE Aunties & Sisters-in-law BESSEM MAKIA, DOREEN ESAPEBONG, BRIDGET MAKIA and YOEH ESAPEBONG, and to all who mourn his passing.
May his soul rest in peace!
Mr. MUDOH FORSAB
(SAKER CAT)
SUNSET: Thursday, December 12 2019
FUNERAL PROGRAM
Wednesday, January 29th 2020
* Wake Keep at the DINGA-NYOH Residence, DAMAS, YAOUNDE
Friday, January 31st 2020
* 7:00 am: Removal of Corpse from Bamenda Mortuary
* 9:00 am: Church Service and Burial at PA Wilkinson NJU's Residence in ATUAKOM, near GEBAUER BAPTIST CHURCH
We regret to announce the transition into eternity of MAMI MARGARET ANU NJU on Monday, January 13th 2020 in Bamenda.
LATE MAMI NJU was,
Mother to:
- Mrs. FLORENCE NJU FONGANG (Class of '77),
- Ms ADELAIDE BIH NJU (Class of '77), and
- Mrs. SARAH NJU DINGA-NYOH (Class of '80)
She was also Aunt to:
- Ms PRUDENTIA AWUNTI (Class of '71),
- Mrs. MBINWI AWUNTI WAINDIM (Class of '82), and
- Ms NANJUI AWUNTI (Class of '84)
We extend our sincere condolences to them in particular, to Mami's SAKERETTE WAINDIM and AWUNTI Granddaughters also, as well as to the AWUNTI and NJU Families as a whole. May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
PLEASE CLICK ON THIS IMAGE TO VIEW PHOTO ALBUM OF FRIDAY'S WAKE & SATURDAY'S FUNERAL & REPAST
(Ms Mbome's Collection)
PLEASE CLICK ON THIS IMAGE TO VIEW PHOTO/VIDEO ALBUM OF FRIDAY'S WAKE & SATURDAY'S FUNERAL & REPAST
(Ma SakerPride's Collection)
MAMI LYDIA ANGANG ACHUA
(SAKER MOM & GRANDMA)
SUNSET: 1st March 2020
Following the passing on Thursday, December 26th 2019 of Mr. GEORGE "ZIK" ELAD, we hereby wish to extend our most sincere condolences to the ELAD Family, as a whole, and, specifically to:
- His SAKERETTE Daughter, GRACE ELAD (Class of 2018)
- His SAKERETTE Sisters: Ms WENDY ELAD (Class of 1975) & Mrs. LINDA ELAD EWUSI (Class of '79) and to
- His SAKERETTE Niece, Ms EVENYE ELAD (Class of 1984)
May his kind soul rest in perfect peace.
In Loving Memory of Saker Mom,
Ma CLOTILDE LOTTIN
The Lottin, Nfor, Nasah & Mbongo Mounoume Families, regret to announce the passing of their mother & grandmother, Mrs. Clotilde Wonje Mbongo Mounoume Lottin, after a brief illness, in Buea on Sunday, 9th February, 2020.
She leaves behind 7 children, 10 grandchildren, her sister, in-laws and a large extended family to mourn her death.
Details of funeral arrangements will be announced as soon as they are available. We pray for the repose of her soul.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family as a whole, and particularly to her SAKERETTE Daughters:
- Marie-Therese Endale Lottin NASAH (Class of 1980) and
- Delphine Lottin (Class of 1984),
as well as her SAKERETTE Daughters-in-law:
- Maggie Walter Lottin, and
- Lorraine Galabe Lottin.
ExSSA-LONDON PAYS CONDOLENCE VISIT TO THE LOTTIN "GIRLS"
Saturday, March 7th 2020
With Ernestine & Delphine Lottin ('84)
Ms LYDIA BELOE EFIMBA-BELLE
SUNRISE: March 15th 1943 ~ March 10th 2020
"It is with great sadness but gratitude to God, that we announce the passing on to glory of our precious mother, grandmother, sister, aunt Ms. Lydia Beloe Efimba-Belle, on March 10, 2020 after a brief illness in Harlow Town, United Kingdom.
We will provide an update on the funeral in due course."
- Akwo-Fese Victor Efimba (Son) on behalf of the Family
As they grow up, most, if not all young girls - pointedly or inadvertently, ADMIRE and LOOK UP TO some WOMAN in society or in their community, who may or may not even be related to them, because of what this person has achieved ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY or CAREER-WISE. Sometimes, the "pull" or attraction towards the person may simply lie in their BEAUTY; their ELEGANCE; their BEARING and POISE; Bref, just the way they carry themselves: With innate Dignity and enviable Class!
I don't have the wherewithal to poll all the GIRLS-TURNED-WOMEN who lived in YAOUNDE across GENERATIONS from the 70s/80s to date and who were privileged to OBSERVE "AUNTY" LYDIA EFIMBA at Work - in the Ministry of Education, at Church - in PCC Bastos, or at "Play" - in any of the many gatherings and occasions she attended.
If such a poll were to be taken, it would NOT at all surprise me if this WOMAN's name were to feature at the top of many a young girl's "PERSON I WANTED TO BE LIKE WHEN I GREW UP" List - MINE included!
That is precisely why, when the news that she had passed on, unexpectedly, just 5 days shy of her 77th birthday struck, it hit not just her Family Members like a ton of bricks, but the MANY others for whom she was such an INSPIRATION; such a MENTOR; such an EXAMPLE to emulate. WHAT A LOSS!
We extend our heartfelt condolences to her children - MASSOMA, WASSE and AKWO, to her COUNTLESS SAKERETTE COUSINS & NIECES, and to the NGOH & NTUBA FAMILIES whose Matriarch and Family Head she was. The THUD made by the falling of your family's BAOBAB TREE really does resonate in our hearts as well.
We also seize this opportunity to gratefully acknowledge her DILIGENT SERVICE to the Nation of CAMEROON.
MAY HER SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE!!!
Mr. GEORGE "ZIK" ELAD
(SAKER DAD & BROTHER)
SUNSET: Thursday, December 26 2019
Following the peaceful transition into eternity of MAMI LYDIA ANGANG ACHUA on Sunday, March 1st 2020 , and her subsequent burial on Saturday, March 14th 2020 in Bamenda, we wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to the 9 Children, 40 Grandchildren and 35 Great Grandchildren she left behind, to the ACHUA and GWAN Families as a whole, and particularly to:
Her SAKERETTE Daughter:
Dr. ESTHER ACHUA GWAN (CLASS OF 1973) and
Her SAKERETTE GRANDDAUGHTERS:
BERYL FRI GWAN (2001 - HS)
LYDIA GWAN (2002)
RHODA ASHIE GWAN (2005)
May her soul rest in PEACE!
PLEASE CLICK ON THIS IMAGE TO VIEW PHOTO ALBUM OF FUNERAL & FAMILY PICTURES
PLEASE CLICK ON ICON ABOVE TO READ TRIBUTE TO MAMI ACHUA WRITTEN BY Dr. ESTHER ACHUA GWAN
PA THOMAS NKWETEYIM aka Pa TOILCAM
(Saker Dad & Grand Pa Par Excellence!!!)
SUNSET: April 5th 2020
We deeply regret to announce the passing of PA THOMAS NKWETEYIM.
PA NKWETEYIM passed on at 10:20 a.m. on Sunday, April 5th 2020, at the BUEA regional Hospital, at the ripe old age of 90.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the NKWETEYIM family as a whole, and specifically to his "SAKERETTE DYNASTY", comprising of his
SAKERETTE DAUGHTERS:
- Dr. PATRICIA NKWETEYIM TEMECHING (Class of 1984)
- ODILIA NKWETEYIM EPANTY (Class of 1987)
- Dr. JOAN NKWETEYIM TAPANG (Class of 1989)
- Dr. VIVIAN NKWETEYIM YUASHI (Class of 1993)
- JOYCE NZO-YIM NKWETEYIM (Class of 1996)
and to his SAKERETTE GRANDDAUGHTERS:
- DIANE-WILMA TEMECHING (Class of 2011 -Upper Sixth)
- DAISY NKWETEYIM (Class of 2012 - Upper Sixth)
- NADIA EPANTY (Class of 2015 - Upper Sixth)
- RAISSA NKWETEYIM (Class of 2015)
- CANDY LA BELLE FONGOUM (Class of 2020 - Upper Sixth)
MAY HIS VALIANT SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE!
Mr. JOHN SONE (Saker Dad)
SUNSET: Monday 6th April 2020
We announce with profound regret the passing on to eternity of Mr. JOHN SONE, FATHER of (graduating) CLASS OF 1992's YVONNE SONE.
Late Mr. SONE who started off as an accountant from ENAM and later rose to the rank as Treasurer - working in MAMFE till he retired, died on Monday 6th of April at HÔPITAL GÉNÉRAL in DOUALA.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to our Sister/Daughter YVONNE, as well as to all who mourn his passing.
Funeral Arrangements will be posted as soon as they are made available.
May his soul rest in peace.
The NDAKA family has, with deep sorrow, announced the passing of Mrs. ANITA KIBEL NDAKA, Mother of CLASS OF 1980's GLENYS NDAKA NWOKOLO.
Mrs. NDAKA passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 in Maryland, at age 82.
Her mortal remains are currently at Donald V. Borgwart Funeral Home, in Beltsville, MD as the family makes final arrangements which will be posted as soon as they become available.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to them as a whole, and specifically to our Sister, GLENYS.
MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE!
Mrs. ANITA KIBEL NDAKA
(SAKER MOM)
October 16, 1937 ~ April 22, 2020
Mr. JOHN NJIE LITUMBE
(SAKER DAD, GRAND DAD, FATHER-IN-LAW & UNCLE)
Sunset: Tuesday, 28th April 2020
It is with profound regret that we announce the death of Mr. JOHN NJIE LITUMBE, on Tuesday, April 28th 2020 in Victoria (Limbe) after a brief illness, at 84.
PA JOHN NJIE LITUMBE, who studied engineering in Nigeria and worked with the HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT on the KUMBA-MAMFE ROAD, was popularly known and referred to as "PA LEYCAM MOTORS" by reason of the Private Business he ran - "LEYCAM MOTORS" after he left the Public Service.
He was a pillar in the Limbe community having served as quarter head in Lumpsum Quarters for over 20 years.
He leaves behind seven children, thirty grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, three sons-in-law, four daughters-in-law, one sister, one uncle and host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his "forever love" Eya Beatrice Enanga Matike Litumbe.
As far as his "SAKER CREDENTIALS" go, Late Mr. Litumbe was:
- DAD to
Class of 1975's FANNY LITUMBE NCHO and
Class of 1983's PAULINE LIENGU LITUMBE-HILL
- FATHER-IN-LAW to
Class of 1983's THERESE NDOKO WANAH LITUMBE and
Class of 1987's ELIZABETH-ANNE NGOWO EKO LITUMBE
- GRANDFATHER to
FERNANDA JOFFI TEMPLECOLE ATOGHO
LIENGU ANIBOH LITUMBE
CASSANDRA BERYL EWUNE MONONO, and
- COUSIN to
LIENGU LITUMBE MARTIN ('70)
ENANY LITUMBE NJIE ('79)
EMBELLE LITUMBE ('83)
LILLIAN ETOMBI EFESOA NJALLA QUAN ('71)
NANYONGO EFESOA BAY ('73)
HANNAH LITUMBE MBAKO ('75)
SALLY LITUMBE NJIE ('86)
We extend our heartfelt condolences to them all, and to the LITUMBE Family as a whole.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to them all, and to the LITUMBE Family as a whole.
Funeral arrangements will be shared as soon as they are made available
May his soul rest in perfect peace.
Mr. JOHN NKWAYEP TAMEN
(SAKER DAD)
Sunset: Sunday, May 10th 2020
It is with profound regret that we announce the passing into eternity of PA JOHN NKWAYEP TAMEN last Sunday, May 10th 2020, in KUMBA.
We hereby extend our sincere condolences to the TAMEN FAMILY as a whole, and specifically to his SAKERETTE DAUGHTERS -
- Mrs. DOROTHY (DOLLY) TAMEN MckYES (Class of '75) and
- Mrs. IRMHILD TAMEN McNANE (Class of 1984)
He will be laid to rest on Saturday, May 30th 2020 and amongst the many who are now left with fond memories of him are the countless numbers of us, erstwhile UNIVERSITY OF YAOUNDE STUDENTS who would never have been able to lay hands on our STUDENT ID CARDS, much less our TRANSCRIPTS, had he not been the KIND and DILIGENT Worker that he was, in the midst of the quagmire that was NGOA-ÉKÉLÉ's “SCOLARITÉ”!!
We regret to announce the passing Honorable Chief (Nhon) ROBERT "BOB" NGUJEDE Member of Parliament for Kupe Muanenguba, which occurred on Sunday, May 17 2020.
Late Hon. Chief NGUJEDE who was laid to rest on Monday, May 18 2020 in Bonaberi, Douala, was:
- HUSBAND to Commandant of Customs (Retired) Alice Nzunge Ngujede nee Elad (Class of 1978), and
- FATHER to
. Mercy Ngujede-Tangiri (Class of 1995)
. Senge Ngujede-Golofit (Class of 1999)
. Dr. Ahone Ngujede (Class of 1999)
. Dr. Emade Ngujede-Sharma (Class of 2001)
We extend our sincere condolences to them all and to the extended bereaved family.
May his soul rest in peace!
HONORABLE CHIEF (NHON) ROBERT "BOB" NGUJEDE
(SAKER "CAT" & DAD)
Sunset: Sunday, May 17th 2020
Hon. and Mrs. ELAD
Mrs. NICOLE NCHUNG AYUK nee EBAI
(SAKER MOM)
Sunset: Sunday, May 17th 2020
There is no disputing the fact that, right now, it has gone past just "RAINING" on our SAKERETTE FAMILY to "POURING"!
We've lost a significant number of SAKER MOMS, DADS, SIBLINGS, GRANDPARENTS, AUNTIES, UNCLES and FELLOW SAKERETTES themselves lately.
ALL the losses, without exception and irrespective of when and how they occur, SADDEN the heart, but there's no challenging the fact either, that some, because of certain "surrounding" circumstances, just "do a number" on one's soul!!!
Most often, in an effort to keep OBITUARIES "standard", even when the "FULL" or "LONGER VERSION" of the story behind the deceased's passing is known, those "in depth" details are just silently wept over, and only the "basics"; the "essentials" are posted (publicly), especially if the deceased is not an "actual" SAKERETTE or happens to be someone I don't know and have never met.
I therefore cannot quite explain what aspect, precisely, about the demise, on Saturday, May 16th 2020 of Mrs. NICOLE NCHUNG AYUK nee EBAI - a SAKER MOM I had never even heard about prior to her demise, makes her passing just so upsetting!
Maybe it is ...
- The fact that she had just celebrated her 53rd Birthday this past January 2020 ? OR ...
- The fact that she was WIDOWED at age 34 when her husband - Late Mr. OSCAR AFUGE AYUK, (himself very young), passed on in October of 2001 leaving her with 6 kids? OR ...
- The fact that one of her TWIN BOYS died a few months thereafter? OR ...
- The fact that she pressed on and got herself a solid education from some of Cameroon's FINEST and TOUGHEST Academic Institutions: Lycee Bilingue Molyko - Buea (Secondary School), GHS Limbe (High School), Yaounde University and the Advanced School of Translators and Interpreters (ASTI)? OR ...
- The fact that she defied all odds and steadily rose in her career from French Teacher at GBHS Limbe to Chief of Service for the Translation and Interpretation Service at the Ministry of Mines and Power and most recently, transitioned to CSPH as Sub-Director of the Translation department? OR ...
- The fact that she now leaves these children she worked so hard to raise, her grandson, her 7 siblings, a host of nieces and nephews, many others she took under her wing, and above all, HER MOTHER, to mourn her VERY SUDDEN and TOTALLY UNEXPECTED demise? OR ...
- The fact that she must have stayed very close to and doted on her in-laws, (even 19 years after her husband's demise), for A TON of those in-laws, (plus their spouses), to be as DISTRAUGHT as they currently are over her passing? (Boy, have they WAILED!!!) OR ... ????
We extend our deepest condolences to her entire SHOCKED & GRIEVING family, and particularly to her SAKERETTE ...
- DAUGHTER: NDIE AYUK (2006/2008),
- DAUGHTER-NIECE: MANUELA OTSENG BANYI: (2005/2007),
- DAUGHTER-IN-LAW: VANESSA NEH AWA AYUK nee NAMA (2007/2009),
- NIECE: MVODO OTSENG MICHELE, VICTORIA EFU HILLMAN nee MAKIA (1990),
- NIECES-IN-LAW: NYENTI FOMUKONG nee MAKIA, GENEVIEVE MAKIA nee TAKUSI (1990) and MARTHA MBU MBOTE nee BAYEN (1990).
MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE!!!
PAPA S.A. TANGUNYI
(SAKER DAD)
Sunset: Friday, May 15th 2020
It is with deep regret that we report the peaceful transition into eternity, at age 88, of PA S.A. TANGUNYI, which occurred on Friday, May 15th 2020 at his GREAT SOPPO residence.
Pa TANGUNYI had a long career in the court registry and was an astute judicial professional who was widely reputed for his mastery of court registry practice, hard work, diligence, and impressive mastery of the Queen's language - which earned him the nickname "SHAKESPEARE" within family circles.
This conscientious public servant who was hailed as a "self made man" by erstwhile president of the Court of Appeal - The Late Chief Justice SML Endeley, in a speech he made at the former's installation as Registrar-in-Chief of the LIMBE Court of First Instance, was also an ardent Christian of the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon (PCC), who was admitted into the CHRISTIAN MEN'S FELLOWSHIP (CMF) movement in 1983 where he served as financial secretary and also as Presbytery financial secretary.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ma Lydia Mangem, his younger sister, 6 biological children, 22 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and the numerous children he raised.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to them all, and particularly to his SAKERETTE
- DAUGHTER: BELTHA NAZAH TANGUNYI NUKUNA (Class of 1987)
- GRANDDAUGHTERS: - ELEANOR EKEN TANGUNYI (Class of 2004)
- BONNI ATUH TANGUNYI (Class of 2006) and
- GWAT TCHONGLA NAZAH (Class of 2006)
Papa will be laid to rest on June 6th 2020 in BUEA.
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE!
MOLA NJOH LITUMBE
(Saker Dad & Patriarch)
SUNRISE: February 4, 1927 ~ SUNSET: May 26, 2020
Dear Mola Njoh,
One would think that with you having gone well past the three score and ten allocated to us mere mortals, news of your demise, 3 months after you turned 93, would be managed fairly well but, even though we all are so THANKFUL for the RICH and FULL LIFE you lived, and even though we do know, deep down inside that you are far better off "over there", free from life's hassles - both medical and political, with Auntie Sarah and a ton of friends from your SASSE and AKINTOLA WILLIAMS days, we can't help but feel SAD. Just SAD, because you have left such a VOID that we know NO ONE can possibly fill!
The beloved Family, worthy Friends and countless Comrades you have left behind will each have their own innumerable reason(s) to remember you with gratitude. That's for sure!
For your Goddaughter Evenye, Namondo and I, you will always so fondly remembered as that JOVIAL Uncle who NEVER missed a single one of our major family events - Weddings (First to arrive and ready to chide us for not starting on time), Funerals (from Morgue to Grave), Thanksgiving celebrations, (Tamba on the head, singing away and making speeches), etc.
MOST IMPORTANTLY though, you will forever be, for us, "THE MASTER MATCHMAKER" who skillfully and convincingly talked Miss ELIZABETH EFETI MBONGO into first considering and then accepting Mr. EBAI A. MBIWAN's COURTSHIP and subsequent MARRIAGE proposals, which, of course is how all 4 (now 3) of us made it to planet Earth!!
Our deepest condolences to your cherished children - Sis LIENGU, MAFANY , Sis ENANY and EMBELLE and to the rest of the LITUMBE CLAN that currently has 3 different funerals to plan!
Our hearts go out to our fellow SAKERETTES for whom MOLA NJOH LITUMBE'S demise hits real close, amongst whom are:
HIS DAUGHTERS:
- Mrs. LIENGU LITUMBE MARTIN (Class of 1970)
- Mrs. ENANY LITUMBE NJIE (Class of 1979) and
- Ms EMBELLE LITUMBE (Class of 1982)
HIS GRANDDAUGHTERS:
- NDOLO NJIE (Class of 2011)
- LIENGU NJIE (Class of 2015)
HIS NIECES, GREAT NIECES & GREAT GRAND NIECES:
- LILLIAN ETOMBI EFESOA NJALLA QUAN ('71)
- NANYONGO EFESOA BAY ('73)
- HANNAH LITUMBE MBAKO ('75)
- SALLY LITUMBE NJIE ('86)
- FANNY LITUMBE NCHO (Class of '75)
- PAULINE LIENGU LITUMBE-HILL (Class of '83)
- LOKO LITUMBE MUSTAPHA (Class of 2001)
- EPOSI LITUMBE (Class of 1999)
- LIENGU (LEE) LITUMBE (Class of 2003)
- CHRISTEFS LITUMBE (Class of 2019)
- ANNIBERT EPOSI ANYE (Class of 2012/2014)
GO IN PEACE, MOLA!!!! YONDO SZWELELE!!!!! TILL WE MEET AGAIN!!!!
VICTORIA (now LIMBE), 1951
L to R: SAKER MOMS & SOBAN WIVES OF BLESSED MEMORY: Mrs. Elizabeth Mbiwan nee MBONGO, Mrs. Mabel Quan nee MOUKOURI JEMEDI and Mrs. Sarah Litumbe nee EKO BEFORE their respective marriages to Mr. EBAI AGBORTOKO MBIWAN, Mr. ERIC DIKOKO QUAN, and Mr. NJOH LITUMBE, ALL, NOW, OF BLESSED MEMORY TOO!
GOD REST THEIR SOULS!
PLEASE CLICK ON THIS IMAGE TO VIEW PHOTO COLLECTION OF HIS FUNERAL WHICH TOOK PLACE ON 06/11/2020
Dr. FREDERICK IKOME MORFAW
(Saker "CAT" & CARAT)
SUNSET: June 15th 2020
It is with shock and deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of 40 year old Dr. FREDERICK MORFAW, (fondly referred to by his friends as "PAPI"), on Monday, June 15th 2020 in Canada.
The accomplished Physician, Researcher and Advocate who, having completed his PhD in the summer of 2019, worked as a research fellow in Perinatal Clinical Epidemiology with McMaster’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (SEE VIDEOS BELOW), was the SPOUSE of CLASS OF 1998's LAURA NJUZY MORFAW who just joined him in Canada last year and is still very much in the process of settling and adjusting, the SON of CLASS OF 1970's Mrs. STELLA IKOME MORFAW, and the BROTHER-IN-LAW of CLASS OF 2004's NANCY NJUZY.
Our hearts go out to our SAKERETTE SISTERS and the couple's YOUNG children who have, so abruptly, lost their Son/Husband/Father who was his family's sole bread winner! (He is reported to have fallen ill on Sunday, and was GONE on Monday!!!)
His thoughtful and compassionate colleagues have set up a GOFUNDME Campaign whose proceeds are to assist the bereaved family in this moment of Shock, Grief and Need!
PLEASE, DONATE IF YOU CAN!! (SEE BELOW!)
REST IN PEACE, DOC! May you be richly rewarded for your tireless service to (WO)MANKIND!
TO ASSIST THE FAMILY Dr. MORFAW HAS LEFT BEHIND, PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:
FUNERAL PROGRAM FOR PA NJIE LITUMBE
Friday June 26, 2020
3:00-6:00 pm: Wake service at Pa John Litumbe's residence in Lumpsum Quarters Limbe
Saturday June 27,2020
6:00-7:00 am: Removal of mortal remains from Fako Funeral Home Buea
7:00-8:00 am: Viewing and photographs at Pa John Litumbe's residence in Limbe
9:00-11:00 am: Funeral service at PC New Town Limbe
12:00 pm: Arrival and viewing of corpse at Pa John Litumbe's residence in Bokwaongo-Buea
12:30-1:00 pm: Brief service at P.C Bokwaongo
- Burial
- Reception at Pa John Litumbe's residence in Bokwango
- Departure
MA ESTHER NGEH
(SAKER MOM)
SUNSET: April 21st 2020
It is with sorrow that we report the passing into eternity of Ma ESTHER NGEH, Mother of CLASS OF 2002's Mrs. MABEL NGEH GAPNGONG.
Ma Esther who was a San Antonio Coast Guard-trained Military Nurse who served in Cameroon as a Military Nurse prior to her retirement, passed on in Prince William Medical Centre in Virginia U.S.A. on April 21st 2020 after a brief illness.
She was laid to rest at her residence in BUEA, on Tuesday June 16th 2020.
Our sincere condolences to MABEL and her siblings, as well as to the rest of the bereaved family as a whole.
MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE!
PA MBU SIMON NGU
(SAKER DAD)
SUNRISE: January 1st 1946 ~ SUNSET: May 19th 2020
It is with profound sorrow that we report the passing of PA MBU SIMON NGU on Tuesday, May 19th 2020, in Delaware, U.S.A., at age 74.
Late PA MBU was FATHER to SAKERETTES:
- Sheila MBU (Class of 2000/2002)
- Cynthia MBU (Class of 2001/2003) and
- Barbara MBU (Class of 2003)
Our hearts go out to our beloved Sisters, to their Mom, to the rest of their siblings and to the entire family.
The U.S. phase of the Home Going ceremonies took place on Friday, June 26th and yesterday, June 27th 2020 in Delaware, (See posted program above), ahead of the Funeral Ceremonies planned for a later, yet-to-be-announced date in Cameroon.
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE!
**(FAST) FORWARD TO THE 22nd MINUTE, TO START VIEWING FROM THE ACTUAL BEGINNING OF THE SERVICE! **
LIVESTREAM FOR GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Mrs. HANNAH TAMBE nee AKUNG
(SAKER MOM)
SUNSET: Friday, June 26th 2020
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the transition into eternity of Mrs. HANNAH TAMBE nee AKUNG today, Friday June 26th 2020, at the BUEA Regional Hospital.
Late Mrs. HANNAH TAMBE was:
MOTHER to :
- Tambe Nkehe Bita (Class of 2008)
- Bate Bita (Class of 2017)
SISTER-COUSIN to:
- Becky Ebai nee Akung (Class of 1980)
- Sabina Ekoume nee Akung (Class of 1979)
- Bessem Makia / Bridget Makia
- Bache Eno Nkeng (Class of 1977)
- Dora Chu Tambi
- Susan Eno
SISTER-IN-LAW to:
- Mary Tabot nee Tambe (Class of 1975)
- Elizabeth Elango Nee Tambe (Class of 1966)
AUNT to:
- Pearle Ebangha Ekoume (Class of 2011)
- Christelle Ike Bah (Class of 2009)
We extend our most sincere condolences to them all, as well as to her Husband, Chief John Bita Tambe, and the entire TAMBE Family.
May her soul rest in perfect peace!
H.E. JOHN EBONG NGOLE
(SAKER DAD)
SUNSET: July 2nd 2020
It is with profound regret that we announce the passing into eternity of H.E. JOHN EBONG NGOLE on Thursday, July 2nd 2020 in Yaounde.
LATE HONORABLE JOHN EBONG NGOLE who served alternatively as GOVERNOR of the SOUTHWEST and NORTHWEST PROVINCES, as MINISTER OF SPECIAL DUTIES at the PRESIDENCY OF THE REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON and also as BOARD CHAIRMAN of SONARA (Cameroon's Oil Refinery), was FATHER to:
- JAQUELINE NGOLE (Class of '89) and
- LAURA NGOLE AKWESIOGE (Class of '95)
We share in the pain of their loss and express our deeply felt condolences to NGOLE Family as a whole.
May his soul rest in peace.
HON. DELPHINE TSANGA
(SAKER MOM)
SUNSET: July 16th 2020
Dr. GLADYS EJOMI MARTIN
(SAKER MOM)
SUNSET: July 16th 2020
DEMISE OF 2 ICONIC CAMEROONIAN FEMALE PIONEERS: First Female Doctor & Cabinet Minister
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of 2 PROMINENT CAMEROONIAN FEMALE PIONEERS who both transitioned yesterday, July 16th 2020:
LATE Dr. GLADYS EJOMI MARTIN, Mother of CLASS OF 1986's RUTH LIMUNGA MOKEBA EKANGAKI, was the FIRST CAMEROONIAN FEMALE DOCTOR - a feat for which she was recognized and handed an award as recently as March 5th 2020.
The IBADAN, HARVARD and UK-trained PEDIATRICS, RHEUMATOLOGY and PUBLIC HEALTH Physician was also a former professor at CUSS, YAOUNDE.
HONORABLE Mrs. DELPHINE TSANGA, Mother of CLASS OF 1980's JEANINE TSANGA KODO, who after her College Moderne de Jeunes Filles, Lycée de Joss in Douala and her training as a nurse in Toulouse, France where she obtained a State Nursing Diploma, returned to Cameroon in 1960 and worked in hospitals in Yaounde, Garoua and Dschang before serving as a Member of Parliament from 1965 to 1972 then Assistant Minister of Public Health in 1970 and Vice Minister of Public Health in 1972 to 1975.
She was appointed Minister of Social Affairs in 1975, thus becoming the first woman to occupy such a position in Cameroon and Sub Saharan Africa. She occupied the post till 1984 and was a member of the Electoral Board of Elections Cameroon (ELECAM) until her death. She also served as President of the Board of Trustees of the United Nations International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (INSTRAW) in 1979.
We extend our most sincere condolences to our bereaved Sisters and their respective families, and seize the opportunity to SALUTE these 2 venerable women who paved the way for so many others - MALE and especially FEMALE, to follow!
MAY THEIR SOULS REST IN PEACE!
MAMA JACQUELINE SIMO & Ms BRIDGET SIMO
(Saker Mom & Saker Sister)
SUNSETS: July 5th 2020 & June 2020
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the sudden passing into eternity of Mama JACQUELINE TOUBINWO SIMO in Yaounde, (Cameroon) on July 5th 2020 at the age of 75, just about a month after the equally sudden death of her daughter, Ms BRIDGET PEKA SIMO
She was preceded in death by her husband Papa Sopsahgwong Max SIMO and her son Eric Noumbissi SIMO.
Late MAMA JACQUELINE was:
- MOTHER to BERN MUKAM nee MAX SIMO (Class of 1987)
- STEPMOTHER to JULIE MAX SIMO (Class of 1967) and ANNA TAGHO nee MAX SIMO (Class of 1969), and
- GRANDMOTHER to JULIENNE KALA (Class of 2006)
May both their souls rest in perfect peace.
Funeral arrangements will be announced as soon as they are available.
Meanwhile, we extend our most sincere condolences to our SISTERS, as well as to the entire bereaved family that has been hit so hard by this double loss.
Late Mama Jacqueline SIMO
Late Ms Bridget SIMO
GORDON CHRICHTON NDUMBE
Sunrise: July 4th 1962 ~ Sunset: August 18th 2020
The Dia-Ndumbe family are sad to announce the death of Gordon Ndumbe who passed away on Tuesday 18th August 2020 in Freetown, Sierra Leone, aged 58, following a brief illness.
Gordon was dearly loved by most who knew him and his smile and laughter will be sorely missed.
Further details relating to his funeral and memorial services will be communicated in due course.
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Dr Franz Mudute Ndumbe, UK. 23rd August 2020
SakerPride extends heartfelt condolences to the entire DIA-NDUMBE FAMILY, and particularly to his Sisters
- Mrs. COMFORT ALUYI EFFIOM (Class of 1971),
- CLASS OF 1983's Mrs. DORA NDUMBE EKO and
- CLASS OF 1996's YOTI NDUMBE BODYLAWSON.
May his soul rest in peace!
REVEREND ENOCH WAIN YONGKUMA
(SAKER DAD, S.B.C. CHAPLAIN)
SUNSET: 18th August 2020
We are deeply saddened to report the passing into eternity of REVEREND ENOCH WAIN YONGKUMA which occurred on Tuesday, August 18th 2020 at age 89.
Rev. Yongkuma who was born in 1931 in Belo-Kom in the North West Region of Cameroon was a GTTC Kumba, PTC Great-Soppo Buea, and Institute of Agriculture Bambui-trained teacher and agriculturalist who later, in obedience to his divine calling into the ministry, enrolled in the Baptist Theological Seminary in Ogbomosho-Nigeria, where he obtained a Bachelor of Theology degree. In the mid 60s, he traveled to the United States of America where he was conferred an STM and an M.A in International Relations from the Protestant Seminary in Alexandria Virginia, and the Ohio University in Athens respectively.
As an educationist and a minister of the gospel he served at different times as a Radio Pastor, Teacher, Chaplain, Vice Principal and Principal of various Baptist institutions such as Saker Baptist College Limbe, BTTC Buea, CPC Bali, JMBC Ndu, KBTC Belo, Cameroon Baptist Academy in Muyuka and the Acha Baptist Secondary School, Belo-Kom. He served as Education Secretary of the Cameroon Baptist Convention for fifteen years (1974-1989).
He would later serve as the The CAMEROON NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION's first Vice President and subsequently become its President, succeeding the late Pa Nteff.
He leaves behind his wife, Mrs. Helen A. Yongkuma; his children: Mrs. Grace Ngwainmbi, Mrs. Gladys Nguh-mbi, Dr. Caleb Yongkuma, Mrs. Mercy Nkansah, Ms. Irene Yongkuma, Mrs. Elizabeth Akaya, Mr. Emmanuel Yongkuma, and Mr. Nelson Yongkuma; his thirteen grand-children and one great grandson.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to them and to the entire YONGKUMA family, and particularly to his SAKERETTE Daughters:
Grace Yongkuma Ngwainbi (Class of 1976)
Gladys Yongkuma Nguh-mbi (Class of 1979)
Irene Yongkuma (Class of 1985)
Elizabeth Yongkuma Akaya (Class of 1989)
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE!
Mr. ROLAND MBAKWU
(Saker "CAT")
SUNSET: September 16th 2020
It is with such a heavy heart that I inform you of the very SUDDEN & DEVASTATING demise of 33-year-old Mr. ROLAND MBAKWU, spouse of CLASS OF 2009's EITEL NGONGA NKWINYA.
He passed away on Wednesday September 16th 2020 in Germany, barely a week after returning from a visit he had made to CAMEROON.
This is particularly gut-wrenching because he was not known to have any pre-existing health conditions, and was simply found unconscious and unresponsive by his PREGNANT wife early on that morning of September 15th and declared DEAD when the Ambulance and Police arrived on the scene following a phone call from his shocked and bewildered, UNEMPLOYED wife whom he has left behind - with 2 VERY YOUNG SONS - in addition to the YET-TO-BE-BORN BABY!
Our hearts and fervent prayers go out to our Sister/Daughter and her precious babies! LORD, IN YOUR MERCY, soothe the pain and provide!
A GOFUNDME drive has been organized by his loved ones in the hope that we will each find it in our hearts to donate SOMETHING to help his family in this DIRE moment of need! PLEASE GIVE WHATEVER YOU CAN! GOD BLESS YOU.
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE!
GOFUNDME LINK
Mrs. BERTHE MBIA MONNY nee EKINDI
(SAKER MOM)
SUNSET: October 25th 2020
It is with profound regret that we announce the passing into eternity of Mrs. BERTHE MBIA MONNY nee EKINDI of BONADOUMA - DOUALA.
Late Mrs. Berthe Mbia Monny, a retired midwife, who worked for years at the TIKO Health Center, then at the MUDEKA Health Center and later at the TIKO General Hospital until her retirement, passed on on October 25th 2020 in DOUALA.
She was:
- MOM to Class of 1979's Mrs. GERTRUDE (GERTIE) WOTANY ESSAKA,
- STEP-MOM to Class of 1992's JULIE WOTANY
- SISTER to Class of 1968's Mrs. ROSE KWEDI EKINDI nee JAPHET, and
AUNT to
Class of 1991's CHRISTIANA ENANGA MOKOSSO,
Class of 1997's MUNYELE EKINDI and
Class of 1998's POUPEE EKINDI
We extend our most sincere condolences to them all, as well as to the entire family.
For Funeral Arrangements, please click on ICON to the left.
May her soul rest in peace.
It is with profound regret that we report the passing away this day - Monday, November 16th 2020, of Rev. Dr. PETER EVANDE.
Reverend EVANDE, erstwhile Pastor of MIZPAH BAPTIST CHURCH in Limbe, passed away in his sleep.
He will always be fondly remembered by those of us SAKERETTES who were mightily blessed by his moving Sunday Evening Services.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the EVANDE family as they go through the shock and grief.
GOD REST HIS SOUL!
REVEREND Dr. PETER EVANDE
SUNSET: Monday, November 16th 2020
LINK TO EVANDE FAMILY GOFUNDME CAMPAIGN: https://gf.me/u/y9bz5x
MAMA HELEN MANYI MBAFOR
(SAKER MOM)
Ahead of the Funeral Ceremonies for Late Mr. MATTHEW AWURO scheduled for Wednesday, December 16th 2020 through Friday, December 18th 2020 in YAOUNDE, BAMENDA and NGWO (CAMEROON), we wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family as a whole, and to his SAKERETTE family in particular, amongst whom are his
SPOUSE: Mrs. DEBORAH ESA ANAGHO AWURO (CLASS OF 1967)
DAUGHTERS:
Ms. BERNICE ABOH AWURO (CLASS OF 1991)
Mrs. LORNA AWURO FONKIKA (CLASS OF 1996 - HS)
SISTER: Ms. COMFORT AWURO (CLASS OF 1975)
SISTER-IN-LAW: Mrs. SUSANNAH ANAGHO ATOGHO-ENYIH (CLASS OF 1971)
NIECES & NIECES-IN-LAW:
Mrs. JESSIE ATOGHO EKUKOLE (CLASS OF 1978)
Mrs. BARBARA MMA ATOGHO TIEDEU (CLASS OF 1982)
Mrs. ELEANOR ETA ATOGHO (CLASS OF 1983)
Mrs. MBONI LIFANDA ATOGHO (CLASS OF 1992)
May his soul rest in peace!
Mr. WILSON BATE
(Saker DAD)
SUNSET: Wednesday, December 9th 2020
It is with deep sorrow that we report the sudden death of Mr. ADOLF EGBE (alias "SHAKE "), husband of CLASS OF 1983's MARY OBEN EGBE.
The death occurred on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8th, 2020 in KUMBA - Cameroon.
Our hearts go out to our Sister MARY, (who lost her father last December as well), as well as to the couple's six children (amongst whom are a set of twins).
We lift them and the rest of their family and friends up in prayer, as they try to deal with this loss.
May his soul rest in peace.
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Mr. ADOLPH EGBE (aka SHAKE)
(Saker "CAT")
SUNSET: Tuesday, December 8th 2020
It is with profound regret that we announce the passing, of Mr. WILSON BATE, at the BUEA PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL.
The death occurred on Wednesday, December 9th 2020, which, incidentally, was his 64th Birthday.
Late Mr. BATE leaves behind 6 children, including CLASS OF 2002's Ms. MIMI BATE, as well as a NEICE-DAUGHTER, CLASS OF 1987's JOYCE ATEMACHA TAKO, besides a host of Brothers, Sisters, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends who will miss him dearly.
We extend our sincere condolences to them all.
He will be laid to rest in the Family Residence at MOKUNDANGE-LIMBE, on JANUARY 16th 2021.
May his soul rest in peace!
Barrister LINUS N. AFONG
(Saker DAD)
SUNSET: Saturday, December 19th 2020
It is with profound sorrow that we report the demise of BARRISTER LINUS NJI AFONG, which occurred on Saturday, December 19th 2020.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the AFONG Family in general, and specifically to his 2 SAKERETTE DAUGHTERS,
- JUSTICE ANNE AFONG (Class of 1979) and
- Mrs. ADELINE AFONG NGATCHU (Class of 1983)
May his soul rest in perfect peace.
Mr. MATTHEW AWURO
(SAKER HUSBAND, DAD, BROTHER & UNCLE)
SUNSET: May 23rd 2020
We extend our sincere condolences to our Sister, CLASS OF 1971's CHRISTINE MBAFOR, on the loss of her beloved MOM.
May MAMA HELEN MBAFOR'S SOUL REST IN PEACE!
MAMA ESTHER F. PENDIE
(SAKER MOM)
Sunset: Thursday, February 11th 2021
It is with sorrow that we announce the passing in DOUALA on Thursday February 11th, 2021, of MAMA ESTHER F. PENDIE after a long, debilitating illness.
Mama Esther who was 80 years old, leaves behind 2 daughters, one of whom is CLASS OF 1982's MARIE PENDIE and 3 grandchildren.
She will be laid to rest on Saturday, February 27th, 2021 in BATIBE (Western Region of CAMEROON.)
We extend our sincere condolences to our Sister MARIE as well as to the entire bereaved family.
May Mama PENDIE's soul rest in peace.
