Order of Service for Mrs Patience Eserevwrune Henry-Andoh

Vigil Mass
Thursday, 27th August 2020

Venue:
Regina Pacis Catholic Church

8, Felix Oriarevho St.
Peace Estate, Sangotedo, Lagos

Time: 5:00pm

Celebrants:
Rev. Fr. Gabriel Ysasi
Rev. Fr. Ethelbert Ukpabi

PATIENCE ESEREVWRUNE
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ENTRANCE HYMN And to you my brothers and sisters
That I have greatly sinned In my thoughts
YES HEAVEN IS THE PRIZE. and in my words; In what I have done and
in what I have failed to do, though my fault,
1. Yes, heaven is the prize. through my fault, through my most
My soul shall strive to gain grievous fault; therefore I ask the Blessed
One glimpse of paradise Mary ever virgin, all the angels and saints,
Repays a life of pain. to pray for me to the Lord our God.
C/: May Almighty God have mercy on us,
CHORUS: forgive us our sins and bring us to life
'Tis heaven....Tis heaven] 2ce everlasting.
Yes heaven is the prize] All: Amen!

2. Yes, heaven is the price KYRIE
My soul, O thinks of this;
All earthly good despise. C/: Lord, have mercy
For such a crown of bliss All: Lord, have mercy
C/: Christ, have mercy
3. Yes, heaven is the prize, All: Christ, have mercy
When sorrows press around. C/: Lord, have mercy
Look up beyond the skies, All: Lord, have mercy
Where hope and strength are found.
OPENING PRAYER
4. Yes, heaven is the prize,
O, tis not hard to gain; C/: Let us pray:
He sure wins who tries, Lord, be merciful to your daughter, Mrs. Patience
For hope can conquer pain. Eserevwrune Henry-Andoh whom you have
called from this life, welcome her into the company
5. Yes, heaven is the prize, of your saints in the kingdom of light and peace.
The strife will soon be past. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Faint not: but raise your eyes
and not struggle till the last. All: Amen

THE INTRODUCTORY RITES LITURGY OF THE WORD

C/: In the name of the Father and of the FIRST READING:
Son and of the Holy Spirit A reading from the book of the Prophet Isaiah
25: 6-9
All: Amen. On this mountain, the Lord of Hosts will prepare
C/: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ for all peoples a banquet of rich food. On this
mountain, He will remove the mourning veil
And the love of God and the covering all peoples, and the shroud enwrapping
Fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all nations. He will destroy death forever. The Lord
You all will wipe away the tears from every cheek; He will
All: And with your Spirit take away His people's shame, for the Lord has
C/: My dear brothers and Sisters, to said so. That day, it will be said: See, this is our God
Prepare ourselves to celebrate the in whom we hoped for salvation; the Lord is the
Sacred mysteries, let us call to
Mind our sins. {After a brief pause, all say}
All: I confess to Almighty God

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one in whom we hoped. We exult and we rejoice the last trumpet sounds. The trumpet is going to
that He has saved us. The word of the Lord. sound, and then the dead will be raised
imperishable and we shall be changed because
All: Thanks be to God. this perishable nature of ours must put on
imperishability, then will the word of the scripture
RESPONSORIAL HYMN: PSALM 23 come true: death is swallowed up in victory.

Response: I shall live in the house of the Lord all Death where is your victory? Death where is your
the days of my life. sting?
The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin
1. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I comes from the law. But thanks be to God, who
shall want. Fresh and green are the gives us the victory through Jesus Christ our Lord.
pastures where He gives me repose.
Near restful waters He leads me Therefore, my brethren, keep firm and immovable,
To revive my dropping spirit. always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing
Response: that in the Lord, your labor is not in vain.

2. He guides me along the right path; He is C: The Word of the Lord

true to His name. If I should walk in the

valley of darkness. No evil will I fear. All: Thanks be to God.

You are there with your crook and your

staff; With these you comfort me. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Mt. 25:34

Response: Alleluia!

3. You have prepared for me a banquet for Come, O blessed of Father, inherit the Kingdom
me In the sight of my foes. prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
My head you have anointed with oil; Alleluia
My cup is overflowing.
Response: GOSPEL READING: Luke 12:35-40

4. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow Priest: The Lord be with you
me. All the day of my life All: And with your Spirit
In the Lord's own house shall I dwell Priest: A reading from the Holy Gospel According
Forever and ever.
Response: to St. Luke
All: Glory be to you o Lord.
SECOND READING Priest: At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, "Let

A Reading from the first letter of St. Paul to the your loins be girded and your lamps
Corinthians 15:50-58 burning, and be like men who are waiting
Death, where is your victory? for their master to come home from the
marriage feast, so that they may open to
What I am saying brothers, is that mere human him at once when he comes and knocks.
nature cannot inherit the kingdom of God: what is
perishable cannot inherit what is imperishable. Blessed are those servants whom the
Master finds awake when he comes; truly, I
Now, I am going to tell you a mystery: we are not all say to you, he will gird himself and have
going to fall asleep, but we are going to be them sit at table, and he will come and
changed, instantly, in the twinkling of an eye, when serve them. If he comes in the second
watch, or in the third, and finds them so,

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blessed are those servants! But know this departed sister, Patience Eserevwrune
that if the householder had known at what Henry-Andoh and to all who await
hour the thief was coming, he would have blessedness of your eternal renewal in
been awake and would not have left his heaven.
house to be broken into. You also must be We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord
ready; for the Son of man is coming at an All: Amen.
hour you do not expect."
OFFERTORY HYMNS
Priest: The Gospel of the Lord
All: Thanks be to you Lord Jesus Christ I TRUSTED EVEN WHEN I SAID.

HOMILY (All Sit) Chorus:
How can I repay the Lord?
PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL For His goodness to me?
C/: God the Almighty Father raised Christ His I will raise the cup of salvation,
I will call on God's name.
Son from the dead; with confidence we ask
Him to save His people, living and dead. 1. I trusted even when I said:
Lector: Let us pray for the Church, that she may “l am sorely afflicted”
continue to preach with zeal, the message And when I said in my alarm:
of the risen Lord and inspire us with hope. “No man can be trusted”
We pray o Lord
Lector: Let us pray for Patience Eserevwrune 2. How can I repay the Lord?
Henry-Andoh, that she may be forgiven all For His goodness to me?
her sins by our compassionate God and be The cup of salvation I will raise
received into the company of angels and I will call on the Lord's name.
saints and enjoy the vision and peace of
God in the happiness that knows no end. 3. My vows to the Lord, I will fulfil
We pray O Lord Before all His people,
Lector: Let us pray for all those left behind to O precious in the eyes of the Lord
mourn her: her husband, children, Is the death, of His faithful.
brothers, sisters, relatives & friends that
our common faith, hope and love may be a 4. Your servant. Lord, your servant am I;
strong support for them, O Lord. You have loosened my bonds.
Lector: Let us pray for ourselves, that God may A thanksgiving sacrifice I make,
grant us the gifts of theHoly Spirit, so that, I will call on the Lord's name.
we may be able to persevere in the
presence of Christian virtues and be able 5. My vows to the Lord I will fulfill
o realize our hope in the beautiful vision. Before His people
We pray O Lord. In the courts of the house of the Lord In
Lector: Our sister was given the promise of eternal your midst, O Jerusalem.
life in baptism; Lord give her communion
with the saints forever. We pray O Lord.  
Lector: We pray for all who have gathered OLD RUGGED CROSS
here to worship in faith, Lord, make us one 1. On a hill far away
in your kingdom We pray O Lord.
C/: Let us pray: Stood an old rugged cross.
Lord, our God, Omnipotent and eternal The emblem of suffering and pain.
Lord, we feel your presence in our lives And I love that old rugged Cross,
daily; Show your merciful kindness to our Where the dearest and best.
For a world of lost sinners was slain.

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Chorus: All: It is right and just.
So I cherished the old rugged Cross, PREFACE FOR COMMUNION SANCTUS
Till my trophies at last I lay down, Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and
I will cling to the old rugged Cross, earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.
And exchange it someday for a Crown. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
2. O, that old rugged Cross
So despised by the world THE MYSTERY OF FAITH
Has a wondrous attraction for me.
For the dear Lamb of God COMMUNION RITE
Left His glory above THE LORD'S PRAYER.
To bear it to dark Calvary C/: At the Savior's command and formed by

Chorus: Divine teaching, we dare to say.
All: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be
3· In that old rugged Cross,
Stained with blood so Divine, thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be
A wondrous beauty I see. done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us
For 'twas on that old Cross, this day our daily bread, and forgive us our
Jesus suffered and died. trespasses, as we forgive those who
To pardon and sanctify me. trespass against us; and lead us not into
temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Chorus: C/: Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil,
graciously grant peace in our days, that by
4· To the old rugged Cross, the help of your mercy, we may be always
I will ever be true free from sin and safe from all distress, as
Its shame and reproach gladly bear we await the blessed hope and the coming
Then He'll come someday. of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
To my home far away All: For the kingdom, the power and the glory
Where His glory, forever I'll share. are yours now and forever.

Chorus: RITE OF PEACE

THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST PRAYER OVER LAMB OF GOD
THE GIFTS C/: Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of

C/: Let us pray: the world
Lord accept the sacrifice we offer for All: Have mercy on us
Patience Eserevwrune Henry-Andoh on C/: Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of
this day of her burial; your love cleanse her
human weakness and forgive any sin she the world
may have committed. We ask this through All: Have mercy on us.
Christ our Lord. C/: Lamb of God who takes away the sins of

All: Amen. the world
All: Grant us peace.

THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER.

C/: The Lord be you.
All: And with your spirit
C/: Lift up your hearts
All: We lift them up to the Lord
C/: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

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COMMUNION ANTIPHON: FINAL BLESSING
Let perpetual light shine upon her, with your Saints RECESSIONAL HYMN
forever, for you are merciful. Eternal rest grant GOD BE WITH YOU TILL MEET AGAIN
unto her 0 Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon 1. God be with you till we meet again
her, with your Saints forever, for you are merciful.
By His counsel's guide, uphold you
COMMUNION HYMNS: With His sheep, securely fold you,
I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE God be with you till we meet again
1. I am the bread of life. Chorus:
Till we meet....Till meet!
He who comes to me shall not hunger: Till we meet at Jesus feet;
He who believe in me shall not thirst. Till we meet....Till we meet!
No one can come to me Unless the Father God be with you till we meet again.
draw him.
2. God be with you till we meet again!
Refrain: And I will raise him up Beneath His wings securely hide you;
And I will raise him up, Daily manna still provides you,
And I will raise him up God be till we meet again!
On the last day.
3· God be with you till we meet again!
2. The bread that I will give When life's peril thick confounds you
Is my flesh for the life of the world Put His loving arms around you;
And he who eats of this bread. God be with you till we meet again!
He shall live forever.
He shall leave forever. 4· God be with you till we meet again!
Keeps love's banner floating o'er you,
3· Unless you eat of the flesh Smite death's threatening wave before you
Of the son Of man God be with you till we meet again!
And drink of His blood.
You shall not have life within you.

4· I am the resurrection,
I am the life He who believes in me
Even if he dies.
He shall live forever.

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
C/: Lord God, your Son, Jesus Christ gave us

the sacrament of His body and blood to
guide us on our pilgrim way to your
kingdom. May our sister Patience
Eserevwrune Henry-Andoh, who shared
in the Eucharist, come to the banquet of
life which Christ has prepared for us. We
ask this through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.

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ORDER OF FUNERAL MASS

DATE:
FRIDAY, 28TH AUGUST 2020

VENUE:
REGINA PACIS CATHOLIC CHURCH

8, FELIX ORIAREVHO ST.
PEACE ESTATE, SANGOTEDO, LAGOS

Time: 10:00AM
CELEBRANTS
Rev. Fr. Ignatius Sotos
Rev. Fr. Ethelbert Ukpabi
Rev. Fr. Christian Usifoh

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INTRODUCTORY RITES All: Amen
AT THE ENTRANCE Then the priest places the book of the Gospel on the
Greetings coffin, saying:
Priest: In the name of the Father and of the Son
Priest: The Gospel, the Good News of salvation,
and of the Holy Spirit. has been your rule and guide during your
All: Amen. life. May it now assist you in your journey
Priest: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the to the fulfillment of salvation which you so
much desired.
love of God and the communion of the
Holy Spirit be with you all. All: Amen.
All: And with your spirit
Priest: Praise be to God the Father of our Lord The priest then incenses the coffin.
Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the
God of all consolation. He comforts us in Priest: Let us pray:
all our afflictions and thus enables us to Father, hear our prayers and be merciful to
comfort those who are in trouble, with the your servant Patience Eserevwrune Henry-
same consolation we have received from Andoh whom you have called from this life.
Him. Welcome her into the company of your
saints in the kingdom of light and peace.
Sprinkling of Holy Water We ask this through Christ our Lord.
The priest then sprinkles the coffin with Holy water,
saying: All: Amen

Priest: I bless the body of Patience Eserevwrune PROCESSION INTO THE CHURCH
Henry-Andoh with the Holy Water that
recalls her baptism of which St. Paul Entrance Procession
writes: “AII of us who were baptized into The priest and assisting ministers precede the coffin
Christ Jesus were baptized into His death. and the mourners into the church. During the
By baptism into His death we were buried procession, a Psalm, song or responsory is sung.
together with Him so that just as Christ
was raised from the dead by the glory of ENTRANCE HYMNS
the Father, we too might live a new life. For
if we have been united with him by likeness YES I SHALL ARISE
to his death, so shall we be united with Him
by likeness of his resurrection". CHORUS:
Yes I shall arise and return to my Father
Priest: In the waters of baptism, Patience
Eserevwrune Henry-Andoh died with 1. To you O Lord, I lift up my soul
Christ and rose with Him to new life. May In you, O my God, I place all my trust.
she now share with Him eternal glory.
2. Look down on me, have mercy on me O
All: Amen Lord; Forgive me my sins, behold all my
The priest then places a white cloth on the coffin grief
saying:
3· My heart and soul shall yearn for your face;
Priest: O n t h e d a y o f b a p t i s m , P a t i e n c e Be gracious to me and answer my plea.
Eserevwrune Henry-Andoh put on
Christ. In the day of Christ's coming, may 4. Do not withhold your goodness from me;
she be clothed with glory. O Lord, may your love be deep in my soul.

5. To you I pray, have pity on me;
My God I have sinned against your great
love.

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6. Mercy I cry, o Lord, wash me clean; COLLECT
And whiter than snow my spirit shall be. Priest: Let us pray

7. Give me again the joy of your help; O God, whose nature is always to forgive
Now open my lips, your praise I will sing. and show mercy, we humbly implore you
for your servant, Patience Eserevwrune
8. Happy is he forgiven by God; Henry-Andoh, whom you have called to
His sins blotted out, his guilt is no more. journey to you, and, since she hoped and
believed in you, grant that she may be led
9. You are my joy, my refuge and strength; to our true homeland to delight in its
Let all upright hearts give praise to the everlasting joys. Through our Lord Jesus
Lord Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with
you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God,
10. My soul will sing, my heart will rejoice; The forever and ever.
blessing of God will fill all my days. All: Amen

Entrance Antiphon
INTROIT: REQUIEM AETERNAM

Rest eternal give them, Lord,
and let light always shine on them. It is
right to hymn you, God, in Sion and to you
will be made a vow in Jerusalem. Hear my
prayer, to you all flesh will come to rest.

When all the priests must have arrived and venerated READINGS
the altar, the Principal celebrant incenses the Altar. First Reading
The Kyrie is then intoned A reading from the book of Wisdom 3:1-9
The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God,
KYRIE Lord,have mercy and no torment will ever touch them. In the eyes of
Kyrie, eleison Lord,have mercy the foolish they seemed to have died, and their
Kyrie, eleison Christ, have mercy departure was thought to be an affliction and their
Christe, eleison Christ, have mercy going from us to be their destruction; but they are
Christe, eleison Lord, have mercy at peace. For though in the sight of men they were
Kyrie, eleison Lord,have mercy punished, their hope is full of immortality. Having
Kyrie, eleison been disciplined a little, they will receive great
good, because God tested them and found them
worthy of himself; like gold in the furnace he tried
them, and like a sacrificial burnt offering he
accepted them. In the time of their visitation they
will shine forth, and will run like sparks through the
stubble. They will govern nations and rule over
peoples, and the Lord will reign over them forever
.Those who trust in him will understand truth, and
the faithful will abide with him in love, because
grace and mercy are upon his elect.
Lector: The word of the Lord!

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All: Thanks be to God Second Reading
A reading from the first letter of Saint Paul to the
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Ps 25 Thessalonians 4:13-18
R/. To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. We would not have you ignorant, brethren,
1. Remember your compassion, O Lord, and concerning those who are asleep, that you may not
grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we
your merciful love, for they are from of old. believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so,
In your merciful love remember me, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who
because of your goodness, O Lord. have fallen asleep. For this we declare to you by the
R/. To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. word of the Lord that we who are alive, who are left
2. Relieve the anguish of my fear, and set me until the coming of the Lord, shall not precede
free from my distress. See my lowliness those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself
and suffering, and take away all my sins. will descend from heaven with a cry of command,
R/. To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. with the archangel's call, and with the sound of the
3· Preserve my life and rescue me. trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise
Let me not be put to shame, for in you I first; then we who are alive, who are left, shall be
trust. May integrity and virtue protect me, caught up together with them in the clouds to meet
for I have hoped in you, O Lord. the Lord in the air; and so, we shall always be with
R/. To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with
these words.

The Word of the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God.
After the second reading, all stand for the singing of
the “Dies Irae”
Amen. 

DIES IRAE

The day of wrath, that day will dissolve the world in
ashes, David being witness along with the Sibyl.

How great will be the quaking, when the Judge will
come, investigating everything strictly.

The trumpet, scattering a wondrous sound
through the sepulchers of the regions, will
summon all before the throne.

Death and nature will marvel, When the creature
will rise again, to respond to the Judge

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The written book will be brought forth, in which
all is contained, from which the world shall be
judged.
When therefore the Judge will sit, whatever lies
hidden will appear: Nothing will remain
unpunished.

What then will I, poor wretch [that I am], say? Which
patron will I entreat, when [even] the just may
[only] hardly be sure?
King of fearsome majesty, Who freely saves those
that are to be saved, save me, O font of mercy.

Remember, merciful Jesus, that I am the cause of
Thy way: lest Thou lose me in that day.

Seeking me, you sat tired: You redeemed [me],
having suffered the Cross: let not so much
hardship be in vain.

Just Judge of vengeance, make a gift of remission
before the day of reckoning.

I sigh, like the guilty one: my face reddens in guilt:
Spare the supplicating one, O God.

You who absolved Mary, and heard the robber,
gave hope to me, too.

My prayers are not worthy: but do Thou, [who art]
good, graciously grant that I not be burned up by
the everlasting fire.

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Grant me a place among the sheep, and take me
out from among the goats, setting me on the
right side.
Once the cursed have been silenced, sentenced
to acrid flames: Call Thou me the blessed.

[Humbly] kneeling and bowed I pray, [my] heart
crushed as ashes: take care of my end.
Tearful [will be] that day, on which from the
glowing embers will arise the guilty man who is
to be judged.
Then spare him, O God.
Merciful Lord Jesus, grant them rest. Amen.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION John: 11:25, 26. name, and I will make it known, that the love with
Alleluia. I am the resurrection and the life, says the which you have loved me may be in them, and I in
Lord; he who believes in me shall never die. them."
R/. Alleluia.
Priest: Verbum Domini
GOSPEL READING John 17:24-26 All: Laus tibi, Christe
Priest: Dominus Vobiscum
All: Et cum spitritu tuo HOMILY
Priest: Lectio Sancti Evangelii secundum
PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL:
Johannem Priest: Let us pray with faith and confidence to
All: Gloria tibi Domine
God our Father, who raised his Son, Jesus
At that time: [Jesus lifted up his eyes to heaven and Christ, from death, that he may give
prayed, saying,] Father, I desire that they also, comfort to the living and eternal rest to the
whom you have given me, may be with me where I dead.
am, to behold my glory which you have given me in Lector: For the Church, for His Holiness; Pope
your love for me before the foundation of the Francis, for the bishop of this diocese;
world. O righteous Father, the world has not Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins, for
known you, but I have known you; and these know Bishops and Priests
that you have sent me. I made known to them your (Pause); that they may continue to
proclaim in season and out of season, the

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saving power of Christ's resurrection, by destination. (Pause) Lord, hear our prayer;
you are our resurrection and life.
which we are raised from the death of sin All: Lord graciously hear us.
Lector: In the silence of our minds and hearts, we
to a new life of grace. Lord hear our prayer; pray for our own needs to our loving
Father. We pray with Mary, Mother of the
you are our resurrection. Risen Lord: Hail, Mary...
Priest: Father, because you are the Lover
All: Lord graciously hear us. of life in whom there is no darkness or
death, we make our prayers, confident
Lector: For our departed wife, mother, sister, aunt that you will answer them. Through Christ
our Lord.
and friend; Patience Eserevwrune All: Amen.

Henry- Andoh. May she who received the OFFERTORY HYMNS

grace of baptism, reap its fruits as she A GIFT FROM MY HEART

enjoys the vision of God in happiness of Refrain: What shall I offer to the Lord to make Him
happy? What shall I offer to the Lord to
eternal life. please Him?

(Pause) Lord, hear our prayer; you are our 1. I may give Him the best of my clothes; He
may not take it (2ce)
resurrection and life. A loving heart, a patient heart, a humble
heart, a caring heart He will love.
All: Lord graciously hear us.
2. I may give Him the gift of a ram He may not
Lector: For the forgiveness of sins, (pause), as we take it, I may give Him the gift of a cow, He
may not take it,
remember with love and affection the life A loving heart, a patient heart, a humble
heart, a caring hear He will love.
of our departed wife, mother, sister, aunt
3· I may give Him the gift of a car, He may not
and friend, Patience Eserevwrune Henry- take it, I may give Him the gift of a house,
He may not take it,
Andoh, may she always be in our prayers A loving heart, a patient heart, a
Humble heart, a caring heart He will love.
as we ask God's mercy to forgive her sins.
AMAZING GRACE
(Pause) Lord, hear our prayer; you are our 1. Amazing grace how sweet the sound!

resurrection and life. That saved a wretch like me;
I once was lost, but now am found; was
All: Lord graciously hear us. blind, but now I see.
2. 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
Lector: For those who are left to mourn her and grace my fears relieved; how precious
that grace appeared, the hour I first
departure, especially her husband, believed!
3. Through many dangers, toils and snares,
children, brothers, relatives and friends I have already come:
Tis grace that brought safe thus far, and
(pause). May they be thinking today not of

the darkness of death but of the

brightness of the Resurrection, and of the

day when they will meet again their wife,

mother, sister, aunt and friend; Patience

Eserevwrune Henry-Andoh who has left

them for a while (pause) Lord, hear our

prayer; you are our resurrection and life.

All: Lord graciously hear us.

Lector: For the grace of a happy death, (pause) May

the faith of our beloved wife, mother,

sister, aunt and friend; Patience E

serevwrune Henry-Andoh inspire us for

the rest of our days, so that we may remain

true to the faith which has been handed on

to us. (Pause) Lord, hear our prayer; you

are our resurrection and life.

All: Lord graciously hear us.

Lector: Let us pray for all who have travelled from

different places to be present for this

funeral Mass, that God may grant them

journey mercies back to their respective

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grace will lead me home. by the world Has a wondrous attraction for
4. Yes, when this heart and flesh shall fail, me. For the dear Lamb of God Left His
glory above To bear it to dark Calvary
And mortal life shall cease, Chorus
I shall possess within the veil,
A life of joy and peace 3· In that old rugged Cross,
Stained with blood so Divine,
MY HOPE IS BUILT ON NOTHING LESS A wondrous beauty I see.
1. My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' For 'twas on that old Cross,
Jesus suffered and died.
blood and righteousness; To pardon and sanctify me.
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly on Jesus name. Chorus:

Refrain: On Christ; the solid rock I stand, 4· To the old rugged Cross,
All other ground is sinking sand, I will ever be true
All other ground is sinking sand. Its shame and reproach gladly bear
Then He'll come someday.
2. When darkness veils his lovely face, To my home far away
I rest on his unchanging grace; Where His glory, forever I'll share
In every high and stormy gale.
My anchor holds within the veil Chorus

[Refrain] LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
Priest: Pray, brethren (brothers and sisters), that
3· His oath. His covenant. His blood
Support me in the whelming flood; my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable
When all around my soul gives way. to God, the almighty Father All: May the
He then is all my hope and stay. Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for
the praise and glory of his name, for our
[Refrain] good and the good of all His holy Church.

4· When He shall come with the trumpet PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS
sound, O may I then in Him be found Priest: As we humbly present to you these
Dressed in His righteousness alone.
Faultless to stand before the throne sacrificial offerings, O Lord, for the
salvation of your servant,
[Refrain] Patience Eserevwrune Henry-Andoh,
we beseech your mercy, that she, who did
OLD RUGGED CROSS not doubt your Son to be a loving Savior,
1. On a hill far away stood an old rugged may find in him a merciful Judge.
Priest: Per Omnia saecula saeculum
cross. The emblem of suffering and pain. All: Amen
And I love that old rugged Cross,
Where the dearest and best. EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
For a world of lost sinners was slain.
Priest: Dominus vobis cum
Chorus: All: Et cum spiritu tuo
So, I cherished the old rugged Cross, Priest: Sursum corda
Till my trophies at last I lay down, All: Habemus ad Dominum
I will cling to the old rugged Cross, Priest: Gratias agamus Domino Deo nostro
And exchange it someday for a Crown. All: Dignum et iustum est

2. O, that old rugged Cross So despised

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SANCTUS SIGN OF PEACE
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and AGNUS DEI/LAMB OF GOD
earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. All: Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest. the world Grant them rest. Lamb of God,
who takes away the sins of the world Grant
them rest. Lamb of God, who takes away
the sins of the world
Grant them eternal rest.

COMMUNION RITE LUX AETERNA- ETERNAL LIGHT
PATER NOSTER Let eternal light shine upon them Lord With your
Priest: saints in Eternity because you are merciful. Grant
Praeceptis salutaribus moniti Et divina institutione them eternal rest, Lord And let perpetual light
formati Audemus dicere: shine upon them With your saints in eternity
All: Quia tuum est regnum, et potesta, et gloria Because you are merciful

in saecula

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COMMUNION HYMNS THE FUTURE LIES BEFORE ME
PASS ME NOT, O GENTLE SAVIOUR 1. Oh! I often sit and ponder,
1. Pass me not, O gentle Savior;
When the sun is the sinking low, Where
Hear my humble cry. shall yonder future find me Does but God
While on others Thou art calling, in heaven know, Shall I be among the living,
Do not pass me by. Shall I mingle with the free, Wheresoever
my path be leading, Savior keep my heart
Chorus: with thee.
Savior, Savior, Hear my humble cry
And while on others thou art calling, Chorus:
Do no pass me by Oh! The future lies before me,
And I know not where I'll be,
2. Let me at thy throne of mercy But where'er my life be leading,
Find a sweet relief Savior keep my heart with thee,
Kneeling there in deep contrition,
Help my unbelief. 2. Shall I be at work with Jesus,
Whilst He leads me by the hand,
3· Trusting only in Thy merit, And to those around be saying,
Would I seek Thy face; Come and join this happy band.
Heal my wounded, broken spirit. Come for all things now ready Come
Save me by Thy grace. His faithful followers be,
Oh, where'er my path be leading, Savior
keep, my heart with Thee.

4. Though the spring of all my comfort, 3· But perhaps my work with Jesus, Soon in
More than life to me; future may be done,
Whom have I on earth beside Thee? All my earthly trials ended,
Whom in heaven but Thee? And my crown in heaven won,
Then forever with ransom'd
IN THE HOLLOW OF GOD'S HAND Thro' eternity I'd be
1. With my Savior ever near to guide me, I am Chanting hymns to Him who bought me,
With his blood on the Tree.
safe whatever may betide me; from the
storm and tempest He will hide me in the I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE
hollow of His hand! 1. I am the bread of life
Chorus:
In the hollow of His hand (2ce), He who comes to me shall not die
I am safe whatever may betide me He who believes in me shall not thirst
In the hollow of His hand! No one can come to me
Unless the Father draw him.
2. In His arm of love, He doth enfold me,
words of peace His voice divine hath told Refrain: And I will raise him up
me; I am safe for God Himself doth hold And I will raise him up on the last day
me, in the hollow of His hand!
2. The bread of that I will give
3. He will guard my soul and leave me never, Is my flesh for the life of the world
from His love no power on earth shall And he who eats of this bread
sever; and I know He'll keep me now and He shall live forever
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3. Unless you eat of the  
flesh of the Son of Man FINAL COMMENDATION
And drink of His blood
And drink of His blood
You shall not have life within you

4. I am the resurrection, I am the life
He who believes in me
Even if he dies, He shall live forever

I NEED THEE EVERY HOUR
1. I need You every hour

Most gracious Lord
No tender voice like Thine
can peace afford.

Chorus:
I need Thee, oh I need Thee
Every hour I need Thee
O bless me now my Savior
I come to Thee

2. I need Thee every hour
Stay Thou nearby
Temptations lose their power
When Thou art nigh.

3· I need Thee every hour
In joy or pain
Come quickly and abide
Or life is vain.

COMMUNION

Post Communion Prayer LIBERA ME -DELIVER ME
Priest: Lord God, whose Son left us, in the
Deliver me, O Lord, from eternal death on that
Sacrament of his Body, food for the awful day when the heavens and earth shall be
journey, mercifully shaken and you shall come to judge them by fire. I
grant that, strengthened by it, our sister am seized with fear and trembling until the trial is
Patience Eserevwrune Henry-Andoh, at hand and the wrath to come: when the heavens
may come to the eternal table of Christ, and earth shall be shaken.
Who lives and reigns forever and ever

All: Amen

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Priest: Trusting in God, we have prayed together V/. Saints of God come to her aid, come to
for your servant, Patience Eserevwrune meet her angels of the Lord.
Henry-Andoh, and now we come to the
last farewell. There is sadness in parting, R/. Receive her soul and present her, to God
but we take comfort in the hope that one the Most High.
day we shall see our wife, mother, sister
aunt and friend: Patience Eserevwrune V/. May Christ who called you take you to
Henry-Andoh again and enjoy her Himself, may the angels lead you to
friendship. Although this congregation will Abraham's side.
disperse in sorrow, the mercy of God will
gather us together again in joy of his R/. Receive her soul and present her to God
kingdom. Therefore, let us console one the Most high.
another in the faith of Jesus Christ.
V/. Give her eternal rest O Lord and may Your
The priest will then do the sprinkling and incensing of light shine on her forever.
the coffin (Hymn to our Lady during incensing)
R/. Receive her soul and present her to God
THE MAGNIFICAT the Most High.
My soul glorifies the Lord, My spirit rejoices in God
my Savior. He looks on his servant in her lowliness; INVOCATIONS
Henceforth all generations will call me blessed. Response: Lord, save Your people
The Almighty works marvels for me. Holy his By your birth.
name! By your baptism.
By your suffering and cross.
By your death and burial.
By your rising to new life.
By your return in glory to the Father.
By your gift of the Holy Spirit.
By your coming again in glory.

His mercy is from age to age, on those who fear CONCLUDING PRAYER
him. He puts forth his arm in strength and scatters Priest: Into your Hands. Father of mercies, we
the proud hearted. He casts the mighty from their
thrones and raises the lowly. commend your servant, Patience
Eserevwrune Henry-Andoh, the sure and
He fill the starving with good things, Sends the rich certain hope that, together with all who
away empty. He protects Israel, His servant, have died in Christ, she will rise with Him
remembering his mercy, the mercy promised to on the last day. We give you thanks for the
our fathers, to Abraham and his sons forever. blessings which you bestowed on your
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the servant, Patience Eserevwrune Henry-
Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and Andoh in this life: they are signs to us of
ever shall be, world without end. Amen. your goodness and of our fellowship with
the saints in Christ.

Our Father (Recited Silently) Merciful Lord, turn toward us and listen to
V/. And lead us not into temptation our prayers; open the gates of paradise to
R/. But deliver us from evil your servant and help us who remain to
V/. From the gates of hell comfort one another with assurances of
R/. Deliver her soul. O Lord faith until we all meet in Christ and are with
V/. May she rest in peace you and with our wife, mother, sister, aunt
R/. Amen and friend forever. We ask this through
V/. O Lord hear my prayer. Christ our Lord.
R/. And let my prayer come unto Thee.
V/. The Lord be with you. R/. Amen
R/. And with your spirit.
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IN PARADISUM PROCESSION TO THE PLACE OF COMMITTAL
May the Angels lead you into paradise: may the If a symbol of the Christian life has been placed on the
martyrs receive you at your coming, and lead you coffin, it should be removed at this time. The
into the holy city, Jerusalem. May the choir of procession then begins: the priest and assisting
Angels receive you, and with Lazarus, who once ministers precede the coffin, the family and mourners
was poor, may you have everlasting rest. follow. Suitable songs are sung.

HYMNS AT THE PLACE OF COMMITAL RITE OF
COMMITAL INVITATION

Priest: Your servant, Patience Eserevwrune
Henry-Andoh, has gone to her rest in the
peace of Christ. May the Lord now
welcome her to the table of God's children
in Heaven. With faith and hope in eternal
life, let us assist her with our prayers. Let us
pray to the Lord also for ourselves. May we
who mourn be reunited on day with our
wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend;
together may we meet Christ Jesus when
he who is our life appears in glory.

REQUIEM AETERNAM SCRIPTURE VERSE
Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord And let A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to
perpetual light shine upon them. Matthew 25:34
A hymn, O God becometh thee in Sion Then the King will say to those on his right hand,
And a vow to be paid Thee in Jerusalem; O Lord "Come, you whom my Father has blessed, take as
hear my prayer, your heritage the kingdom prepared for you since
All flesh shall come to Thee Eternal rest grant the foundation of the world.
them O Lord
And let perpetual light shine upon them PRAYER OVER THE PLACE OF COMMITTAL
Priest: Lord Jesus Christ, by your own three days in
the tomb, you hallowed the graves of all who
believe in you and so, made the grave a sign of
hope that promises resurrection even as it claims
our mortal bodies. Grant that your servant,
Patience Eserevwrune Henry-Andoh, may sleep
here in peace until you awaken her to glory, for you
are the resurrection and the life. Then she will see
you face to face And know the splendor of God, For
you live and .reign for ever and ever.
R/. Amen

The priest now sprinkles the grave with holy water and
then incenses it.

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COMMITTAL pray to the Lord:
In sure and certain hope of the resurrection to R/. Lord, have mercy.
eternal Life through our Lord Jesus Christ, we
commend to Almighty God your servant, Patience THE LORD'S PRAYER
Eserevwrune Henry-Andoh, and we commit her Priest: With longing for the coming of God's
body to the ground, earth to earth, ashes to ashes,
dust to dust. The Lord bless her and keep her, the kingdom, let us pray:
Lord make His face to shine upon her and be All: Our Father…
gracious to her, the Lord lift up His countenance Priest: Almighty Father, through the death of your
upon her and give her peace.
Son on the cross, you have overcome
INTERCESSIONS death for us, through his burial and
Priest: For your servant, Patience Eserevwrune resurrection from the dead you have made
the grave a holy place and restored us to
Henry-Andoh, let us pray to our Lord Jesus eternal life. We pray for those who died
Christ, who said, “I am the resurrection and believing in Jesus Christ and are buried
the life. Whoever believes in me shall live with him in the hope of rising again. God of
even in death and whoever lives and the living and of the dead, may those who
believes in me shall never die.” faithfully believe in you on earth,
Lector: Lord, you consoled Martha and Mary in especially, Patience Eserevwrune Henry-
their distress; draw near to us who mourn Andoh, praise you forever in the joy of
for your servant, Patience Eserevwrune Heaven. We ask this through Christ our
Henry-Andoh, and dry the tears of those Lord.
who weep. We pray to the Lord: All: Amen
R/. Lord have mercy.
Lector: You wept at the grave of Lazarus, your The coffin is then lowered into the grave.
friend; comfort us in our sorrow. We pray
to the Lord: Since Almighty God has called Patience
R/. Lord, have mercy. Eserevwrune Henry-Andoh from this life to
Lector: You raised the dead to life, give to your Himself, we commit this body to earth from which
daughter eternal life. We pray to the Lord: it was made. Christ was the first to rise from the
R/. Lord, have mercy. dead, and we know that he will raise up our mortal
Lector: You promised paradise to the repentant bodies to be like Him in Glory. We commend our
thief; bring your servant, Patience sister to the Lord. May the Lord receive her into His
Eserevwrune Henry-Andoh, to the joys of peace and raise up her body on the last day. Amen.
heaven. We pray to the Lord:
R/. Lord, have mercy. This prayer is followed by rite of dust to dust
Lector: Our sister was washed in baptism and
anointed with the Holy Spirit; give her PRAYER OVER THE PEOPLE
fellowship with all your saints. We pray to Asst. Minister: Bow down for God's blessing
the Lord: Priest: Merciful Lord, you know the anguish of the
R/. Lord, have mercy.
Lector: She was nourished with your body and sorrowful, you are attentive to the prayers
blood; grant her a place at the table in your of the humble. Hear your people who cry
heavenly Kingdom. We pray to the Lord: out to you in their need and strengthen
R/. Lord, have mercy. their hope in your lasting goodness. We
Lector: Comfort us in our sorrow at the death of ask this through Christ our Lord.
your servant, Patience Eserevwrune R/. Amen
Henry-Andoh let our faith be our Priest: Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord
consolation, and eternal life our hope: We R/. And let perpetual light shine upon her
Priest: May she rest in peace
R/. Amen

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Priest: May her soul and the souls of all the faithful 2. God be with you till we meet again
departed, through the mercy of God, rest 3. When life's perils thick confound you
in peace   Put his arms unfailingly round you
God be with you till we meet again
R/. Amen
Priest: May the peace of God, which is beyond all God be with you till we meet again;
Keep love's banner floating o'er you;
Understanding keep your hearts and Smite death's threatening wave before
minds in the knowledge and love of God you. God be with you till we meet again.
and of his Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ.
R/. Amen
Priest: May almighty God bless you, the Father,
and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
R/. Amen
Priest: Go in the peace of Christ
R/. Thanks be to God.

CONCLUDING PRAYER
Priest: God of all consolation, accept our prayers

on behalf of your servant Patience
Eserevwrune Henry-Andoh do not count
her deeds against her for in her heart she
desired to do your will. As her faith united
her to your people on earth, so may your
mercy join her to the angels in heaven, we
ask this through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.
Priest: May almighty God bless you, The Father,
The Son, and the Holy Spirit.
All: Amen.

The Priest then concludes

Priest: Go in the peace of Christ.
All: Thanks be to God.

HYMNS
GOD BE WITH YOU TILL WE MEET AGAIN
1. God be with you till we meet again;

By his counsels' guide, uphold you;
with his sheep securely fold you.
God be with you till we meet again.

Chorus:
Till we meet, till we meet,
Till we meet at Jesus' feet,
Till we meet, till we meet,
God be with you till we meet

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BIOGRAPHY

A beautiful soul has returned to God…

PATIENCE ESEREVWRUNE
HENRY-ANDOH

Patience Eserevwrune Henry-Andoh (nee Ogidi-Gbegbaje) was born in Benin City on 30th October
1968 to the family of Dr. Edwin Gbefememre Ogidi-Gbegbaje, Chief Consultant Radiologist at the
Central Hospital, Benin City and Mrs Abonerhe O. Ogidi-Gbegbaje (Nee Ighrakpata), Permanent
Secretary in the defunct Bendel State Civil Service.
She attended Emotan Primary School, Dawson Road, Benin City, run by the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady
of Apostles (OLA) in Nigeria of the Roman Catholic Church. In 1979, she was admitted to St. Maria Gorretti
College, Benin City, a Roman Catholic Girls College, but left for the Federal Government Girls College,
Shagamu, Ogun State in 1982, where she completed her high school in 1985.
In 1986, “Blackie”, as she was fondly called, was admitted to read law at the Law Faculty of the University of
Benin where she graduated with an LLB (Hons) in 1991. She proceeded to the Nigerian Law School in the
same year and was called to the bar in 1992. She obtained her Master's degree in Law and Diplomacy from
the University of Lagos in 1999. She served in the Federal Ministry of Justice as a Youth Corp member
(NYSC), and thereafter, was employed by Dubri Oil. She was a member of Anyanru, Gbegbaje, Ogie &
Company, and also an effective Member and Director of several NGOs and Development Associations.
On the 23rd day of September, 1995, Patience married Henry Kwesi Andoh, her university sweetheart. The
marriage was blessed with four children (now young adults): Mario Komina, Gratian Yaw, Ritalucia Ajuah
and Josemaria Komina; making up a united family that was inspiring and accommodating to all. Their home
was infused with love, generosity, warmth & laughter; thanks to their matriarch, Patience, who always had
an effervescent, genuine smile that endeared her to everyone who met her. She was a woman of prayer
and devoted servant of God who lived in peace and harmony with all.
She lived in the service of God and her family and was known for her warm smile, generous heart, lovely
disposition, loyal companionship and motherly care. She will be sorely missed by her family and friends.
May she rest in perfect peace in the arms of the Father, who she served so faithfully till the end.

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TRIBUTES

My Blackie, My Eserevwrune, hmmm, this was not how we planned it; this was not the deal oh. You have
done it again, but this time with finality. We had a deal and a plan. You have gone against the plan again, as
you have done before with the best intention, but this is the most difficult to accept or understand. I love
you so so much.

Hmmm, the emptiness and darkness I am experiencing now!! The void, I feel so lost and confused. The plan
was that I go first and you stay back to take care of our lovely children & grandchildren (though you always
say, “at a good ripe old age”) running around doing “Omugoh” (I always told you, I cannot deal with that). Just
as you pulled the children out of the schools they were attending and registered them in another school
(for the best of reason, which I realized later), now you have left me and taken off, You have gone to
convince our Lord, through our Lady (whom you loved so much) to take you first, after we agreed I would go
first!! How do I go about doing omugoh, where do I begin from?

I am sure that heaven has truly gained an angel, I can just imagine you in heaven, arranging the garden and
telling st. Peter that it is not well arranged and running around changing things to make sure they look as
perfect as possible. The children and I always say, you can create work, where there is no work.
Yes, heaven has gained an angel, but I have lost a mother, a sister, a wife, a friend (my best friend), a lover,
the mother of my children, my confidant, my rock, hmmm, how do I go on?

I take consolation in the fact that you are in a better place, and in your usual self, looking out for us, taking
care of us and mother-henning us! Moreover, I suppose it would be easier to do, as you now are before the
throne of grace, and much closer to our Lady.

Our 25th wedding anniversary is just around the corner (23 September) and we were planning to celebrate
it in some style (although in my usual self, I worry about the money part) and you will always tell me, don't
worry my love, the money will come. This is however not to be now.

Eserevwrune, my love…..Iyawo mi, my ebony black, ever-smiling beauty, this was not the plan, but I accept
since our Lord has okayed it, but you must ask Him to tell me, ''what next”, what is the plan because I am so
confused, more confused than I have ever been in my whole life.
I love you Blackie, I will forever love you.

Your Kwesi

My mother was one of the most kind-hearted, loving, charitable, charismatic, enthusiastic woman I have
ever known. She taught me to be kind and loving yet strong and a lot of times stubborn. She was my biggest
fan, always believed I could do anything. She was my best friend, my adviser, my safe place. She showed me
the benefits of being a charitable person and if I had to pick one thing I most appreciate from her teaching is
that of being charitable. My mum was loved by many, envied by a few but very few truly knew how great a
person she was. I am extremely thankful for the life she lived, how much she sacrificed to make us her
children's lives better. She showed me how to strive for excellence no matter the obstacles. I miss you more
every day. There's a void in my heart and I know it can't be filled but I do not mourn your death I celebrate
the amazing life you lived and the people's lives you touched. I know I didn't lose a mother but rather I
gained a guardian angel. You carried your earthly cross diligently and I'm so proud of you mum. Save some
space for us in heaven when you get there. When my time on earth is up I hope to see you in heaven.

Your son, Mario Komina

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My mother was the most amazing yet stressful person I have ever known she was my best friend there was
nothing I couldn't tell her, I could always make her laugh and she was so proud of me and I was so proud of
her. She taught me so much about life and how to live a fulfilling life and I also taught her some of my many
tricks to enjoying life even when it doesn't go your way by taking a step back and looking at the little things
that did go well.

I was her favorite no matter what all the others say, she would never have said it but I know I was.

I miss you mom
Keep watching over me because I still need you

Your son, Gratian

Blackie Blackie
My mama mama
Forehead gang, it feels surreal that I'll never hear you call us that again.
I miss you so much mummy, I love you so much.
I wish you hadn't gone so soon but you've gone to enjoy.
I'm going to miss you, my favourite noise maker; I'm going to miss hearing you sing my name.
I love you mama.

Your only daughter,
Ritalucia.

Hey Mummy, You spent your life caring for others and doing your best to help those in need and you will
always be remembered for that and we will always love you for that❤. Since you passed, a huge piece of us
was cut out but in a way you still managed to bring us closer . Thank you so much mum. It is time to rest
your work is done ❤. We love you.
Your son, Josemaria

Tribute to my dear sister,
Patience Eserevwrune Henry -Andoh.
My Sister, Patience Eserevwrune Henry-Andoh (Blackie, as we fondly called her), was the “Morning Glory”,
the fluorescent flower in my family, vivid everywhere, colorful in her playful and extroverted nature. She
had the gift of lighting up everywhere she found herself.

“I know you always love and want your only Blackieeeee sister to look as happy as this always. God bless
and reward you for always putting and keeping this smile on my face”.

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“Thank you my brother dearest, my father since I was 15yrs and my friend for 51 yrs. Loads of love to you
and your awesome family”.
(Text messages from my Sister, Patience (Blackie).

She radiated happiness wherever she went and to everyone she met. Her flashing white teeth announced
her presence and was the first thing you noticed about her. Her face was locked always in a smile or
laughter and she conjured the same laughter from everyone around her.
That laughter, that smile and the flashing white teeth are what we have lost and will be committed to
mother earth today. God, indeed, gave us a living expression of His eternal love in Sister Blackie and today,
we return that love to God, the eternal symbol and owner of love. May His name be praised forever more.

Patience was born in Benin City on 30th October 1968. Like all of us, she was born to the family of Dr. Edwin
Gbefememre Ogidi-Gbegbaje, Chief Consultant Radiologist at the Central Hospital, Benin City, in the then
Bendel State, and Mrs Abonerhe O. Ogidi-Gbegbaje (Nee Ighrakpata), Permanent Secretary in the defunct
Bendel State Civil Service.

Patience, like the rest of us, attended Emotan Primary School, Dawson Road, Benin City, run by the
Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles (OLA) in Nigeria of the Roman Catholic Church. In 1979, she was
admitted to St. Maria Gorretti College, Benin City, a Roman Catholic Girls College, but left for the Federal
Government Girls College, Shagamu, Ogun State in 1982, where she completed her high school in 1985.

In 1986, Blackie was admitted to read law at the Law Faculty of the University of Benin where she graduated
with an LLB (Hons) in 1991. She proceeded to the Nigerian Law School in the same year and was called to
the bar in 1992. She later went on to obtain her Master's degree in Law and Diplomacy (MILD) from the
University of Lagos in 1999.

She served in the Federal Ministry of Justice as a Youth Corp member (NYSC), and thereafter, was employed
by Dubri Oil. She was a member of Anyanru, Gbegbaje, Ogie & Company, and also an effective Member and
Director of several NGOs and Development Associations.

Patience's many engagements in Community Development included PROJECT FOR HUMAN ASSOCIATION,
an NGO of great impact to the development of communities; FOUNDATION CONSTRUCTION; and
OMOLEWA. She was also an inspiration to fellow members of SIGNAL ALLIANCE and the SEGMST GROUP.
Patience was married to Henry Kwesi Andoh on the 23rd of September, 1995 and the marriage was blessed
with four young adults who have enjoyed quality education and equally have a promising future ahead of
them.

Patience was so emotionally tied to my mother who died when she was just fifteen. She was a true copy of
our matriarch, generous in spirit, deep in faith and a real mother hen, gathering all around her and building
friendship.

Patience's expressive generosity with her affection and love, her open laughter and affective mirth, her
commitment to infuse happiness and a life of love to everyone was what endeared her to one and all, a
commitment which kept her in church and in prayers for most of her days, doing the work of God and
praying for brethren, families and friends.

“Sir Edddyyyy Gggggg, my awesome big brother I just feel so much gratitude in my heart for you THANK
YOU and GOD CONTINUE to bless you, your family and work. Amen. Please NEVER get tired of your

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generosity towards anyone that reaches out to you for financial help because am sure it can be so over
whelming sometimes or most times. Now you are giving so much because this is sowing time don't stop
because the reaping time for you and your descendants will come and it will happen in your life time in your
good health of mind and body in the mighty name of Jesus Christ Amen”. (Blackie's text to me a few months
to her untimely death).

She was a lifelong member of the Opus Dei, believing irrevocably, that the purpose of life should reflect the
nature of God. Work is prayer and reflects the nature of God and work for God, and that the true life and
living was to do the work of God.

Patience's work in OPUS DEI was the crystallization of her deep faith in God through her beloved Roman
Catholic Church. Opus Dei represents the deep end of Christian faith and her immersion in this faith and
the work of God is what defined my Sister throughout her life.
It is the reason why we are so hopeful of her eternal reward in the heavenly kingdom. Our prayer today is
that God reward her work and bless us the living to meet her smiling again in His heavenly kingdom.

We mourn the loss of our Sister, Eserevwrune Patience. The loss is heavy and painful indeed, for she was a
woman who moulded people by infusing her Goodwill to everyone she met.

Nevertheless, we are assured that our loss of Blackie is the gain of heaven.
We know that she is where we all aspire to be when we leave this earth. So we bid you farewell, my younger
sister, our family's Morning Glory. We shall meet and be united again in the Lord's eternal Kingdom where
we shall part no more.

SIR EDWIN EGWONOMU OGIDI-GBEGBA JE (KSM)
(Brother)

Tribute to my dear sweet beautiful God fearing sister,
Patience Eserevwrune Henry -Andoh.

I cannot believe that I am writing a tribute on your going to be with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Nevertheless, in everything I give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you
(1Thessalonians 5:18).

My dear beloved sister: so caring, respectful, prayerful, the one who loved the Lord with all her heart, spirit,
soul and body.

You loved to help people overcome challenges, you speak up for them against any form of injustice even at
great cost to you.

You used to communicate daily with me, offering words of encouragement through music and prayers.
When that was no longer the case after a few days, I knew most likely that all was not well.

On behalf of my family, I celebrate God's faithfulness and mercies upon your life, your seeds you dedicated
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fulfil their glorious destinies.
Eserevwrune, we will greatly miss your "Happy Birthday" songs and wishes with so much prayers, smiles
and hearty laughter. Thank God there are voice recordings by God's grace which we can continue to play on
our birthdays.
"Pastillooooooooooooo", as you fondly called my husband, your look alike, even in voice Engineer, your
legal colleague, whom you were so proud of, mourn your unexpected sudden departure... but we are
encouraged by the words of the Lord that, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. (2
Corinthians 5:8).
You can now sing 24/7 as you loved to do in your lovely soprano voice. Enjoy the peace, joy, health, love,
glory and splendour of heaven.
To live in the hearts of those you loved is to live forever.
Adieu, Shalom, Shalom. Rest in perfect peace till we meet to part no more, if Jesus tarries at the resurrection
morning.
Mamiroro Christine Ogunkanmi (Sister)

Esere gone too soon, God took her home. In our heart she lives still. Send my love to our parents.
May her soul RIP....
Oromu Gloria (Sister)

My fondest memories of you growing up as a child was that you were one of our big sisters that could take
charge during any fuction in the Gbegbaje family. You were a bridge between the elders and the children.
While the elders were asking for results on a task given, we your younger ones could come to you for
succour and refuge in the same environment. You took this same attitude into your marriage and every
other aspect of your life. No wonder your passage is so difficult for all of us.
Words will not be enough to say how we feel now that you're no longer with us, but our consolation remains
in the fact that physical death must lead us into the presence of The Risen Christ. We love you and miss you
but God loves you more.
Yours in Jesus and Mary,
Terogogo Gbegbaje (KSM) (Cousin)

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You were the make up artist at my eldest daughter's wedding (Omatsola Gbegbaje), You tied the head gear
for all the girls, and I have known you since 1978 when my dear Late Aunty use to take care of our last
Daughter when we were at work.

You have the most lively disposition I have ever seen in a person. Always ready to help, with the most
infectious laughter. You always reminded me of my late Aunt. You are too good to be gone.

May your soul rest eternally. Amen.
Tony Gbegbaje (Uncle)

It's been a few weeks since we received the news of the passing to glory of my dear Aunty Patience and it
still feels surreal. I will never forget her smile and kind heart which she gave abundantly to me as her
nephew. She was unique, positive and stoic in her approach to life. As a fellow lawyer like her, I remember
her words of encouragement at each life landmark and a gentle nudge to get even better.
Aunty Patience was a person with strong faith and love for her family. This is clear in the way she embraced
and looked after uncle Henry and my cousins. I pray that God will wrap His arms around them.

Whilst her earthly journey is over, her mark and impact is undoubtedly on all those that met and knew her.
It was a blessing to have you as an Aunty and I pray that you rest in glorious peace eternally.
With love from
Oyinkan Ogunkanmi (Nephew)

My dear Aunty, thank you for your love and your light.
I will forever miss your amazing operatic birthday song renditions. I will miss your vibrant and effusive
smile and your photo shoots. It's still hard to believe that such a prayerful, warm and lovely soul is no longer
with us.
Thank you for remembering every one's birthday without fail. Thank you for always asking about our
wellbeing and offering your prayers.
I will miss you Aunty, I pray that you rest in peace, and I will carry you in my heart.
May God envelope all our family in His warm embrace and may His love comfort us all.
Love,
Temitope Ogunkanmi (Niece)

Patintus!
To many of us who came across you at different times of your life in Lagos, one thing was constant; you
were not just a strong catholic, you were also a fighter for good. From when we got to know you through
Henry, you became our sister, our wife, our mother, our friend, a trusted colleague, a daughter. To some,
you were a mother hen, caring for them and taking up cases of injustice to people, some of whom you did
not even know well. For some you were an adversary; yes, no one comes against your husband and
children. Some saw you as a prayer warrior, the adorable wife of Henry and mother of four beautiful
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brainer…that black lady with the great bright smile and shinning white teeth!

It is indeed sad that today we talk about you in the past. Who would have thought that was possible the last
time we spoke! You never wanted to bother anyone as all you asked for was simply' please pray for me”

December was always a great time for us all. We would choose a date, meet as families and rock Christmas!
Alas, that is not going to happen this year…at least not with you. You would argue eloquently on issues that
bothered you but ultimately, end up with that bright smile and… life continues. You were selfless in service
to others and this is evident in your children also. Many of us learnt a great deal from you even if we were
older! Could be that God did not want the world to corrupt His incorruptible; hence He stole you away to
safety and heavenly bliss.

If it were possible to make a request for God to return you to us, the chorus of voices would be very loud. If it
were possible to turn back the hands of the clock, all of us would queue to partake in that effort. If prayers
could change the mind of the Almighty, ahhh… by now that beautiful bright smile of yours would be
adorning our different abodes. But unfortunately, we have to accept that you have truly left us. Left us to
reminisce about the beautiful times we spent with you. The changes you made in our lives. The joy and
warmth you radiated. The love you showed.

Go well our dear Patintus. We are too sure you are sitting in your rightful place in the Lord's palace,
worshipping Him night and day and praying for us all. We are sure you are looking down from heaven and
telling Henry your children and all of us not to worry. We believe you. Heaven just got another angel with
the brightest smile of all.

“Baba”,
On behalf of your family in Aguda, Surulere.

Patience
Silver shadow you were
Glowing shadow you were
That shone brightly for us all to see.

Patience you got brighter by the minutes, knowing that you walked in God's will for your life gives us all
comfort.

Our shining shadow your unforgettable smile will forever remain in our hearts and minds.

Strange as it seems to have your name written on our palms, your zest for life and the joy it brought us all
will never be forgotten.
Not fame, nor riches nor pleasure can we compare your love for us all.

Adu bi a don, hmmm you will forever remain in our hearts and we are truely grateful to God for the life you
lived and most especially for us all crossing paths at some points in our lives.

We know heaven rejoiced as you transited into glory with Angels blowing their trumpets to welcome you

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We love you and you will remain unforgettable in every way and forever you will be loved

Rest in peace our shining sliver shadow

Adu bi a don

You will be surely missed
Damilola Bodunde
 

Tribute for Patience Henry-Andoh nee Ogidi-Gbegbaje

We called you Angel P, the Black Panther, a pet name you shared with Prof because of your birth month.

We're finding it difficult to believe you are no longer with us. If we were told the sun would set so early, we
would have doubted it. It's hard to comprehend. . .you really left us too early but our loss is heaven's gain.

Our one woman choir, whose white smile against your ebony face, lit up a room, your voice rang out in a
customized song for every classmate who newly joined our class platform. You were fun to be with and had
pet names for your friends. You were a born-comedian, a strong and virtuous woman.

Patience, you were the friend who stuck closer than a sister, and gave others a shoulder to cry on and
selflessly carried other sisters' burdens to God in prayers. A voice of encouragement and an intercessor per
excellence. Your prayers left no one in doubt of your Catholic identity. You taught some of us Psalm 100 and
till date we have held on to that Psalm.

Such a vibrant voice. Such a passion for caring. You were vivacious, you were frank and you were
supportive. You were quite impactful, using your network to better the lives of others.

We remember you with Don Williams' song everytime since the news broke. . . Some Broken Hearts Never
Mend. From sunrise to sunset, every moment would have been more wonderful if you were still with us.

Like a candle in the wind, your spirit has soared to greater heights and an everlasting light. Shine on. . .smile
on. . .sleep on Angel Patience.

We called you Ogidi pikin....... the Black Panther. You have left us out in the cold. The world lost a Treasure
and a Jewel. Our beautiful Sister with a golden heart.

Goodnight Angel! Thanks for being a wonderful Sister! We miss you sorely

SIGNED
St. Maria Goretti Girls Grammar School Old Girls Association (SMAGOGA)
Class of 1984 ("84 Angels)

 

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A Tribute to our Dear Friend Patience Henry-Andoh Nee Ogidi-Gbegbaje

Ogidi!!!

Every memory of you is peppered with your special dazzling smile. Your special swagger as you walked
brings a smile to our faces.

Shining black with pride!! That is how we remember you. Way back in school you stood out with pride and
your name made it very easy to stand-out "Patience Ogidi-gbegbaje" oh the years may have passed but you
could never be forgotten.

Your bright smile and bubbly personality are part of our cherished, beautiful memories of Sagamu. Funny,
vivacious personality, you fit right in and made friends easily. A light has left this earth to join the stars in
Heaven. You were very proud of your 'little' sister Gloria.

We received the news of your passing with shock and disbelief. Though time and chance meant we didn't
see often, yet the news of your passing cut deep. It is undoubtedly a devastating loss. We ultimately submit
that you have returned to the Author of life, Whom you loved and served.

We pray the Comfort and Strength of the Lord uphold your Husband, children and families, from this time
on and that your memory will be blessed in the hearts of your loved ones.

Heaven has gained an Angel.
Sleep on dear Ogidi, sleep on till the resurrection morning.

Fondly remembered by;
Class of 1985
Federal Government Girls College Sagamu
 

TRIBUTE TO PATIENCE HENRY-ANDOH
BY CEIBS WELA (Women Entrepreneurship and Leadership in Africa) COLLEAGUES

It is with a sad heart that we pay this tribute to one of our small group of sisters who got the privilege to
come together as members of the WELA group of CEIBS – China Europe International Business School.
Warren Buffet is on record to have advised that “Look for 3 things in a person – intelligence, energy and
integrity. If they don't have the last one, don't bother with the first two”.

Patience Henry-Andoh, whom we eulogize today, was the epitome of integrity, intelligence and energy. Her
love and kindness removed any trace of darkness of pride and ego from her heart. She successfully learnt
to show humility before all and sundry. Patience was always on her knees to lift someone who is down and
rejected; strengthening them and never to crush them. Above all, she was always forgiving from her heart
those who unkindly hurt her.
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person. Whenever it was within her means to offer a helping hand, support, or encouragement, she did it
with such care and thoughtfulness that amazed us all. Pat connected with many of her mates on different
levels, including Catholicism, the Christian Faith, Family, and those she filled with a strength of purpose.

Our year group certainly got impressed with Patience's leadership, hard work and diligence, and her family
values that defined her refined personality and character; deeply wise, yet humble and very unassuming
by nature. Patience would argue out her point convincingly in class to the admiration of many.

Genevieve misses your little chats and encouragement to keep focused on her dreams, and she is grateful
that you lived to rejoice with her about the progress made; Nana Yaa remembers your kindness and love,
by accompanying her to request and arrange Mass for her step son's first death anniversary; Joanne
remembers your regular calls to inform her of bargains around Spintex Road, or in town, and your constant
inspiration to kick start her project and to follow her dream. Many of your colleagues remember you
showing them where the Catholic Church was when we went on our educational program in Shanghai,
China, and taking them there on many days for Mass during the time we were there. The list goes on and
on…..

Sweet Sister, WELA, 2015/2016 group, particularly those who had the opportunity to get to know you more
on a personal level, would like to put on record that your very existence and way of life was a whole
institution for life's learning experience. Your beautiful smile alone spoke volumes. Indeed, your way of life
and your friendship with us enabled us to appreciate the saying that;

“To live is to choose.
But to choose well,
You must know
Who you are and
What you stand for.
Where you want
To go and why you
Want to get there”

Patience, your passing has really confirmed to us that “time is like a river. You cannot touch the same water
twice, because the flow that passes will never pass again”. Patience, we sincerely wish to state that we have
enjoyed every moment we were so fortunate to share with you, and knowing you has made some of us
indeed better people.
“The beauty of life
Does not depend on how
Happy you are or how
Long you lived.
But on how happy others
Can be because of you.”
And you lived your life exactly that way. May God grant you a merciful judgement, and welcome you into His
heavenly kingdom.

REST PEACEFULLY IN THE LORD, OUR DEAR SISTER. GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU SAFELY UNDER HIS MIGHTY
WINGS TILL WE MEET AGAIN.
REST IN PERFECT PEACE DEAR SISTER!!
FARE THEE WELL!!!

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Of Uniben Law class of '91, you were among the dazzling stars
Ebullient, energetic, focused and hardworking trailblazer
Our dark skinned convivial jewel with the infectious signature smile
Such that welled from the heart, with the radiance of a blooming flower

To us, you were a gift from God to humanity
To counsel discouraged souls to the right path
To restore shaky marriages back to their feet
Dedicated and fervent in spirit, working graciously for the Lord
Perhaps the reason for your early call, to join the choir of angels

Pato, Ogidi, Blackie, your friends still wonder if it is a dream
Recalling the days at the Law School, the gists, exercises and dreams of matrimony
What about the subsequent reunions and your unwavering love and friendship?
Without doubt, you represented the unblemished beauty of an African woman.

Though we mourn, we draw strength from the hallmark of your good works
Your kindness, godliness, family virtues, intellect and nobility of character
For these and more, we will sure miss you, even as we're assured that you're in heaven
Chilling with the angels until we shall meet to part no more.

Rest in peace Patience Henry-Andoh (nee Ogidi-gbegbaje). God bless your soul.
Uniben Law Class '91

Ogidi Bear bear
Osayimwen Kwon Kwon.
Bear bear, Kwon Kwon.

These were how we called ourselves. Even 40 years later.

We were unique in school and special too, because of our God given deep voices at creation. We stood out
and both of us sang in the choir as bass. Indeed special.

Your dimple, your kind heart, and willingness to go the extra mile to make another happy were your
defining trait.

Selfless, black beauty with a heart of gold.

I miss a sister from another mother.
I miss a friend
I miss a jewel

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I miss a treasure
I miss
I miss
I miss Ogidi bear bear

Ekuase Egbe
(Friend/Sister)

TRIBUTE TO A DEAR SISTER
Life they say is in phases, but how serially these phases are arranged is exactly what no man can tell.
Everyone believes and wishes to see the last phase of his or her lifetime. Unfortunately, you did not wait to
see yours. I wonder why you hurriedly decided to transit to the other side of life without prior notice! Your
departure was the greatest shock I have ever had in my lifetime. That ever welcoming SMILE… with those
sparkling white set of teeth will no longer be seen again. ESEREWRUNE, as lively and strong as you were,
you could not fight death when it came calling. Why? Words cannot truly express how we have missed you
since you left, but you must know that even at death, we still love you. Rest in perfect peace BLACKKIE, as
you were fondly called by everyone.
Hon. Collins Efe Ighrakpata
(Uncle)

TRIBUTE TO OUR SISTER.
Barr. (Mrs.) Patience Eserevwrune Henry -Andoh (nee Ogidi-Gbegbaje ), you were a woman of integrity and
courage. An icon of knowledge and wisdom.

You were an epitome of humility, a woman of peace. You always had a positive attitude to life, no matter the
situation.

"BLACKY" as we fondly called you, we will miss that well known smile of Yours. May God give us the strength
and the fortitude to overcome the pain of this great loss.

God be with you till we meet again.

Rest in Peace.

Samson .O. Ighrakpata
(On behalf of the Ighrakpata Family).

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Tribute to my Spiritual Mother
Aunty Pat, you have always been my role model...I am short of words but I'll let the whole world know that
you are nothing but an angel sent on earth to be a light to so many souls. You are a rare gem..I count myself
lucky to have crossed your part...words alone is not enough but you'll forever live in my heart. You brought
me more closer to Christ, what more could I have asked for...you've played the role of a mother to me and
to many..you are a mother hen that gathers her chicks together and never allow any harm befall them. You
are a pure soul that wishes nothing but good for others. I know without doubts that you are in a better place
now..though you have left us, your memory will forever linger in my heart..u left a vacuum no one can
replace. You will
be greatly missed. Rest on my beloved aunty Pat till we meet to part no more!

Your daughter
Ubechu Stella.

To A Dear Friend...

Patience, your beautiful smile, your faith in God and your constant encouragement will be dearly missed. I
remember our errands in Shanghai and you ensuring we get great deals, your regular check up on me even
when you left Ghana...

I also remember how you and Henry pushed me to finally enroll on my Doctoral program.
......Hmmmm my last chat with you a few weeks to your demise, we praised God for something we have
been talking and praying about for a while, which has finally been answered. I am saddened by the fact that
you are not here to see how our dream unfolds...but I am consoled that you are resting with the Lord.

You lived and impacted lives very positively!!!...I will dearly miss you my dear sister of faith!!!!Rest In Peace

Genevieve
Class mate in Ghana

Tribute from your BFF
How do you describe one of God's finest gift to humanity? Blackie, you were a very rare gem and I am
writing this with great sadness in my heart over your untimely departure at just 51years.

Now, I know why you dominated my thoughts the day before and on the day of your departure and I will
forever remember you just as you wanted me to.

You were such a beautiful woman, inside and out, you were a wonderful friend to me, encouraging and
praying for me since our undergraduate days in UNIBEN. On my last birthday, you sent me your best
wishes via text and a voice note. Due to my work schedule and the many messages I received on the day, I
could not listen to your voice note. I played it after your transition to glory and my friend, it was vintage
Blackie! You were real and you were always a straight shooter. If you were here, I know you would have told
me off for the delay in listening to your voice note.

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Ah! Blackie, please forgive me. I will keep this voice note for the rest of my life, it's now a "memento", and it
was the last time you spoke to me.

You were both a very loving wife and mother to your husband, Henry and your four lovely children. You
were Henry's soulmate and to your children, you were not just their mother, you were their best friend and
confidant and I pray the Lord will keep and protect them all and give them the grace to go on and do you
proud.

You had a huge presence and always lighted up a room with your contagious smile and you were always
willing to bend over backwards to meet the needs of everyone around you. Blackie you will be sorely
missed by everyone who knew you.

Your kind and generous spirit will live on through your children, and they will always know how much you
loved them. You tried with all your heart to stay for them, but when Heaven calls, Saints answer and you
had to go.

Take your rest my friend, rest in peace. You did all that you could, your labour was not in vain, God who
called you home will guide, protect and provide for your husband and children. Blackie, because we love
you, we are comforted knowing that you will always be with us, in our hearts. Better still, we will see you
again, my darling friend, on the resurrection morning.

Mrs Ebi Ogidi - Gbegbaje's Paragon of African Beauty!
Uncle Das One's Madam K!!
Adieu!!!!
Your BFF, Oruru

Dear Patience,

It was with a very heavy heart that I learnt the news of your illness and your passing. There was no
opportunity to say goodbye. You will be sadly missed but never forgotten. You will always be in my
thoughts. I pray that God will comfort your husband, children and brothers and sisters and your wider
family and friends and give them the peace of God that passes all understanding.

God is our refuge and strength a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth
give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though the waters roar and foam and the
mountains quake with their surging.

There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells. God is
within her, she will not fall. God will help her at break of day. May the Almighty God be with your family, the
God of Jacob be their fortress. Amen.

With my love and prayers,
Your sister
Ruona Iguyovwe

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APPRECIATION

We sincerely thank you all for your
support and words of consolation.
We pray that through the intercession

of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
God will bless you and keep you in His peace.

Amen.

Henry-Andoh Family