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A conversation I can never forget was one you and Mommy had about prayer. The both of you were discussing your different approaches, and you said to me “Chommy, don’t mind your Mommy and all her Rosary and Divine Mercy. I don’t pray for more than 5 minutes, and there is nothing in this life I’ve ask

Happy birthday, Daddy 💜💜 I can’t believe yet another birthday has come by without us being able to speak. I can’t stop crying. I love you soooo much. I wish I could call you. I really do, Daddy. Remembering how happy you were on your last birthday here and all the pictures you sent us in the famil

DEAR CHUKS, I have tried for nine months to write you a tribute to no avail. I hope to do so when my system understands and possibly assimilates the nightmarish experience; when the unimaginable pain eases and the confusion clears; when you actually fail to show up and I can figure out the possibili

UNFORGETTABLE I choose to celebrate you rather than mourn. Perhaps that's a better way to keep my sanity. I am yet to come to terms with the reality of your passing. All I can say, or better put, all I can do, is to pray for your soul to have a quiet repose. You would have meant differently to man

When I look at this your picture, I grieve more. Where are you? What really happened? Oh! How I miss you. You were such a good person. So Understanding, so helpful, so caring etc. You were such a fearless person who stood by the truth when issues were discussed. You were a dear person who one could

Chuks Okeke was everything to me and the boys. Chuks was my confidante, my support system, my advisor and at the same time my best/worst critic.

Tribute to a wonderful Uncle. Dear Uncle Chuks, I write this with deep pain because I did not fully recover from the shock of March 19th 1999. I remember what you said when I lost my niece, the only daughter of my brother in 1999; you said, “This world is very brutal, Ann, take heart.” I remember

Chuks, Nwoke Oma, biko je na udo. We have all expressed our shock and sorrows and even after the time that has passed it is still raw and painful. Thank you for being a good listener and adviser. Thanks for being genuine, empathetic and a family man who reached out to everyone. We are praying for

Uncle Chukso, an all round great friend, ever bubbly, your selflessness is numerous, you always cared and brought so much happiness with your kind, humane ways. It’s a privilege to have known you in such a short time. Your friendship was a blessing and we all miss you so very much. It is sad God t

A real man’s man if there is ever one. My friend. But more than that. My brother. Not even brother from a different mother. Because Chuks insisted and made his parents and siblings understand that I am their son, and brother. And he did same with my mother and my siblings. The lines were not blurred

Dear Daddy, We were supposed to write stories about you but for some reason, I just didn’t know where to start. After reading Uncle Chinedu’s letter, I decided to write one too because I figured talking to you would be easy. It’s always been. Our journey began when you were 35. I’m pretty sure I

It is still very difficult for me to adjust to the fact that you are no more. I met you through Chinenye Ali in 2018, and you agreed to work with me, even without meeting me. Within the short period I worked for you, I learnt a lot from you which can’t be penned down here. You were a very humble,

I’m still in shock at your sudden demise, Uncle Chuks. A cousin to my mum, a big brother and uncle to my siblings and I, especially Ike with whom you developed a wonderful relationship and friendship. Thanks for taking me under your wings and providing guidance and counsel in my formative years. Tha

TRIBUTE TO MY SENIOR BROTHER, CHUKS OKEKE "Death is a graduation. When we're taught all the things we came to teach, learned all the things we came to learn, then we're allowed to graduate." “We think sometimes we're only drawn to the good, but we're actually drawn to the authentic. We like people

He was my best friend, adviser, my cheerleader and tried to hook me up with his friend at 17, Dr Oraedu. We spoke everyday and will remain in my heart every second, minute and every hour, he was the best and will never be forgotten.

You left but your legacy lives on. We understand death only after he has placed his cruel hands on someone we love. You called on Thursday and we talked about so many things. We met on Tuesday and had a very memorable discussion but you never showed any sign. We never knew that that would be o

He was a good man, brave & energetic He was cheerful to a fault He loved people & was loved by all. He was a breadwinner to many families far & near. He will share the little he had to put smiles on faces. He was the BEST among the best He always stood by the truth. He was an advocate to many. A bar

TRIBUTE TO MY DEAR FRIEND AND COUSIN, CHUKS OKEKE. It is hard to believe that I am writing this tribute to my dear friend and brother Chuks a.k.a Akunatakasi, Nwokike. Nwokike, so it is true that you have departed this world. This is really sad. The last time we met was at a birthday party and y

My uncle Chuks was a cool man and it may seem rather odd to start a speech as disheartening on such a light note but that was really the first and longest lasting impression I had of him. He was always so cool and calm but still had a smart, “let’s get down to business” way about him. He was mostly

Can one pen down and capture one's grief? As I stood petrified, helplessly watching my Chuks struggle with the cold hands of death unaided; watching the dark clouds gather as he breathed his last, questions upon questions reeled through my head. Why Chuks? What is happening? Could this be possible?

My dad wasn’t big on affirmations or lectures. It’s easy to remember the many witty and funny things he said but as life lessons go, with my dad it was mostly demonstrated by actions. One time, my dad came to pick me up from secondary school for the mid-term break. Test results were released that

*My Brother, My Friend, My Husband.* Makie Makie! Amaka Jideani! That was what he always called me till the last time we saw or spoke. He was my soul brother. And so as close as Mike might think he was to Chuks, we both know I was just as close if not closer. And same could be said of Chuks’ wife,

Champions are born, not made. Chuks was born a champion, with this rare trait manifesting in all spheres of his life. We first met as freshers in Father Joe, Aguleri in 1973. He could easily be noticed a mile away in his sparkling uniform. He knew what he wanted and went for it. An all- rounder,

My name is Semiu Adekunle, an engineer by profession, I deal with Air conditioning. Barr Chuck was a brother to me, not just a customer. I knew him before he got married. He was a kind and nice man. No person can ever say anything bad about Chuks. I have a hard time believing he is late because he w

We are heart broken, sad, and have so many questions without any answer for your departure from this wicked world. Beloved! Where do we start? Our consolation is our faith in God. We love you, but God loves you more. May your gentle soul rest in peace You lived an exemplary life: gentle, honest, kin

Chuks, Your demise left me speechless. Seeing you on that hospital bed did not, in any way, suggest the impending calamity. It therefore left me devastated when it dawned on us that you were no more. As you embark on this long journey, I can only pray that God grants your beautiful soul a peaceful r

Chuks, a rare breed …. ….. and a gentleman. A man of and for all seasons. In school and in class, loudly silent making haste slowly. He wasn’t one to miss class or engage in riotousness. He was always to be found with a smiling face, smiles that radiated from within and clothed you as a friend.

Dear Chuks, You were a true friend, a fine man and a brother to me. I was always welcome to your family home in Otuocha. I celebrated my Christmases with your family and never worried about being rejected. I still have vivid memories of those days as well as our brotherhood at Aguleri High School.

A Giver helps others without any expectation of returns. Givers help other people pursue their rightful purpose in life – personal as well as professional – material and emotional – psychological and spiritual. Chuks Okeke was a giver. I am overwhelmed with emotion using past tense to describe him.