Lolo Agnes Okwuchi Chukwuekezie Igwe (27 Dec 1947 - 15 Jun 2023)

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Location
Our Lady of Sorrows Friary Road Peckham SE15 1RH
Date
12th Jul 2023
Time
11.30am
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Location
Hither Green Cemetery Verdant Lane Catford SE6 1TP
Date
12th Jul 2023
Time
1.30pm

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Lolo Agnes Okwuchi Chukwuekezie Igwe was born into the family of the late Josiah and Suzanna Onwusiama of Umudim in Onuimo Local Government Area in Imo State. Growing up, Agnes was a great support to her family. She married the late Chief Engineer Donatus M.C. Igwe and they were blessed with seven children. Agnes and her husband worked together to provide for and guide their family. Agnes initially worked as a nurse in the NHS, before training and qualifying as a chef - a role that would cement her children's opinion of her being the best cook in the world.

Lolo Agnes also had a big, caring heart and over the years was involved in her community such as her local Church - Our Lady of Sorrows, in the Legion of Mary group. She was also a part of the welfare team of the Isuikwuato Okigwe League, as well as giving to the wider community.

Lolo Agnes embodied strength of character, honour, loyalty and unconditional love. These traits have been in overdrive since her husband passed away. She served as the heart of her family, embodying these values that she shared with her husband, and being an ever-present guide to her children as well as her blessing of grandchildren. She is now with God, resting in perfect peace.

Lolo Agnes Okwuchi Chukwuekezie Igwe is survived by her children and grandchildren and from her paternal family, her brother Charles and sister Patricia.

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Elijah Chuks wrote

Dear Nana, I love you so so so much, I will always be in your heart. I loved watching Netflix at your house. I loved seeing my cousins at your house. I hope you liked the smell of the flowers I got you. I will love you forever. Love, Elijah

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Zachary Chuks wrote

Dear Nana, I hope you love me so much because I love you equally. I will always respect and love you forever. I loved you teaching me how to speak Igbo. I will miss all of your love the most. I hope you have a good time in heaven. Bye... Love Zach

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Ulrike Gräfin Walderdorff wrote

All of my family or friends, who met her personally, where very impressed of this wonderful woman, the inlaw of my son Maximilian,the Mother of my daughter inlaw Jenny. I met her first time in May 2019 in Berlin and after only some hours, we were friends, we didn't have to know all about the other. Our hearts met over all borders and cultures. This was for us both a big present. Sometime before she died, she named me my soulmate. Yes we are soulsisters and I never will forget her. I am so greatful that I could join her and the siblings,their family and friends on
her last voyage. Thank you so much to everybody who gave me the feeling to be accepted.

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  • Non of my fotos I could bring in, so bad ist the quality, which I don't understand. I look for help, because I do like to show our happy come together. Lots of love to you Angie, where you are now, test in peace. Ulrike and my daughter Sophia and my son Maximilan. I try to do my best for the family, I am very sad to be all one.

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Jutta Vierhaus-Pähler wrote

Angie, I have only met you late in life. You have made a big impression on me and I will always treasure that I have met you.

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We had fun when we visited Berlin. Still struggling to accept that I will never see you again in this world. Continue to rest until we meet to part no more. Adieu Mama Ada ❤️

We had fun when we visited Berlin. Still struggling to accept that I will never see you again in this world. Continue to rest until we meet to part no more. Adieu Mama Ada ❤️

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Mr and Mrs Edward Uzowuru wrote

Mama Ada, Lolo Agnes Igwe (Apunawu)
Thank you so much, you worked hard in your life, raised your children to a very good standard of life. There is no word to describe the utter grief, shock and sorrow when we received the news of your unfortunate demise.
Agnes you made us feel, like nothing could ever harm us because your love was so strong and real. You always welcome our presence and supported us with kind words. My sister you have shown courage and faith during your illness. Your life touched so many people who became your friends.We do not really wants to say goodbye, So we will just wish you eternal peace. Rest in peace and rise in glory.

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Mrs Charity Ukaegbu nee Igwe wrote

Mama Ada I will always remember you as our beautiful, dedicated and hardworking wife and mother. You supported your late husband Chief DM Chuks Igwe in all aspects of family life and adored him till he passed on 23 years ago. Your smile was infectious. I cannot forget your statement 'Uka owu ji' which you would make with a smile. May God grant you eternal rest in Jesus name. Rest in perfect peace. Amen.

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Charles Deborah wrote

It's seems like a dream when I heard that you are no more, mummy as I always call you whenever you come back to Nigeria, no one to call me "NNE"again, mummy I and my family miss u, you are such caring mum,we are going to miss you, may your gentle soul rest the bossom of the Lord

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  • Rest in peace mum

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Fabian Ukaegbu wrote

What was not avoided must be accepted; what a great loss?
May the Almighty God grant a better home than the earth for final rest. Mama Ada have a peaceful and perfect rest in Jesus Christ name. Amen.

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Sylva Nwagu wrote

Lolo Agnes Igwe, is our big sister I called her Dada because of the great respect I accorded to her and she was so funny of me due to she babysitter her younger brother Charles at the same year,same time my elder sister babysitter me in the same community Umudim in okohia Umuna Oni Imo LGA in Imo state. She is an amazing sister with kind heart. She was an inspiration for many of us and always there to render help. We're going to missed her for ever. Our prayer is for her soul to rest in perfect peace Amen .

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J Onyenani wrote

Farewell Madam/ Mrs Chuks A. Igwe-Mama Ada as you're popolarly known.Your pilgrim on earth were well served.You'll be sorely missed.Rest in perfect peace.
Mr/Mrs J Onyenani

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Ken Lebechi wrote

We mourn our Aunty who was born in Umudim Okohia Umuna.

As one of the first daughters of Okohia in Europe, Aunty Agnes and her late husband harboured and helped so many people from Umuna and beyond that came to the UK in the 70s , 80s , and the 90s. She hosted the Umuna meetings at her home in the early 2000s too; we will all gather and she will cook food and serve everyone.

She is a kind-hearted and welcoming person. It is unfortunate that we lost her.

Our thoughts are, and will always be, with her family.

Okohia nwere madu mana ndu mana onwu.

(On behalf of Okohia in Diaspora family)

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Here's you at my wedding- always resplendent, jovial and gentle. Thank you for all you did for us - as a sister, aunt, and mum. Rest in peace!

Here's you at my wedding- always resplendent, jovial and gentle. Thank you for all you did for us - as a sister, aunt, and mum. Rest in peace!

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Ifeanyi Nicholas Asuzu wrote

Mummy Agnes as we rightfully called you when you come back from Nigeria,on behalf of late Mr and Mrs Evlyn Asuzu family miss you mummy Agnes rest on till we meet again adieu adieu mummy Agnes, ifeanyi Asuzu your cousin.08037654707.

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