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In Memory Of Mark Nnabugwu Eze
15th November 1936
– 2nd June 2012
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This memorial website was created in the memory of
Mark Nnabugwu Eze, born
in Nigeria
on the 15th November 1936
and passed away on the 2nd June 2012, 75 years of age.
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| Full Name: Mark Nnabugwu Eze |
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Born: 15th November 1936
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| Age: 75 years of age |
| Location: Enugu |
| Country: Nigeria |
| Spouse: Lady Paulyne Winifred Eze |
| Father: Odenigbo Nnabugwu |
| Mother: Uzor Oluogu |
| Birth Place: Nigeria |
| Children: Dr Ngozika Orjioke, Dr Chinwe Egbo, Ike Okechukwu Eze, Emeka Ajuluchi Eze, Chinapaife Onwusah, Chijioke Eze |
| Siblings: Mrs Onyedumma Udeze and several brothers and sisters |
| Occupation: Career Diplomat |
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Created by Chijioke on
3 Jun 2012 & upgraded by Job Orjioke
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Survived By: Lady Paulyn Winifred Eze - wife,Dr Ngozi Adaeze Orjioke - daughter, Dr Chinwe Jelete Egbo - daughter, Okechukwu Ikechukwu Eze - son, Emeka Ajuluchi Eze - son, Chinapaife Nwaeziokwu Onwusah - daughter, Chijioke Odenigbo Jermaine Eze - son, Mrs Monica Onyedumma Udeze - sister, Angela Ogbude - sister, Agnes Ofueku Kama - sister,Ori Kama - sister, Fidelia Nnabugwu Eze - sister, Ijeoma Nnabugwu Eze - sister, Igwedumma Nnabugwu Eze - brother, Joseph Nnabugwu Eze - brother, Obianuju Orjioke - grand daughter, Kenechukwu Orjioke - grandson, Ozioma Orjioke - grandson, Chinonso Orjioke - grandson, Nnamdi Orjioke - grandson, David Egbo - grandson, Daniel Egbo - grandson, Joshua Egbo - grandson, Tiffany Egbo - grand daughter, Benjamin Egbo - grandson, Adamma Eze - grand daughter, Ikem Eze - grand son, Oluchi Eze - grand daughter, Dumebi Onwusah - grandson, Chichi Onwusah - grand daughter, Mrs Roseline OyiriPeter Akpa - mother-in-law, Yvy Eze - Daughter-in-law, Job Orjioke - son-in-law, Dr. Obinna Egbo - son-in-law, Chidi Onwusah - son-in-law
Born on November 15, 1936 to Odenigbo Nnabugwu and Uzor Oluogu both of Imeama Mgbowo, Mark Nnabugwu attended Saint Charles Teacher Training College Onitsha where he won many academic and soccer laurels and where he also acted as Senior Prefect. After his graduation from St Charles, he taught firstly in Awgu, then in Mgbowo, Ogbaku and later Nsukka. While a teacher at St John's Elementary School in Mgbowo, the school was recognized as one of the best schools in the old Eastern Region with one of the students winning a scholarship award. Some of the pupils that he taught and mentored at St John's would end up becoming Federal Permanent Secretaries and University Vice - Chancellors.
Mark would eventually gain admission to the Salisbury campus of the University of London where he obtained a Bachelors Degree in Economics.
He returned to Nigeria just before the civil war in 1967, married his wife, Paulyne Winifred Akpa and joined the Eastern Nigeria Civil Service shortly after. The civil war temporarily delayed his rise in the service. He survived the war and was reabsorbed into the East Central State Ministry of Trade from where he transferred to the Ministry of External Affairs after passing the qualifying exams.
He would stay on and make his mark in the the Ministry of External Affairs as a career diplomat for the next 25 years
His first posting was to India, then to Togo, then to the United Kingdom, then to Zimbabwe, then to the United States and lastly to the Gambia from where he retired as a full ambassador in 1995.
Mark was blessed with a loving wife, six goodly children and many grand children
There is firstly, Dr Ngozika Orjioke who is a pulmonologist-intensivist in Atlanta. She was born in 1968 during the civil war years. Then there is Dr Chinwe Egbo, a Phoenix-Arizona-based pediatrician who was born two years later in 1970. The third child, Okechukwu came in 1971 after the war ended. Okechukwu studied for his MBA at Wharton College, Pennsylavania and lives and works in the San Francisco bay area in the field of private equity funding. In 1975, God blessed them with another son, Emeka Ajuluchi who studied economics at Perpedine University and currently lives and works in Los Angeles. Chinapaife came in 1977. She studied computer engineering at ESUT Enugu and works with the global software giant SAP in Lagos. Chijioke Odenigbo, the last child was born in 1983. He holds a masters degree in Information Systems from New York's Syracuse University and practices as a software support engineer with a Long-Island-based software engineering firm.
Ambassador Eze played soccer in his school days and loved to have a good laugh. He was also a very contemplative man who considered the many angles of an issue before giving counsel. He had a temperate mien at all times and always stood on the side of truth. He would deliver truth in a way that does not appear judgmental. He read widely, spoke wisely and carefully and loved peace. He loved to listen to Handel's "Messiah" and was a man whose wise counsel was sought by many from far and near.
Ambassador Mark Nnabugwu Eze will be remembered for the role he played during the trying days of West Africa's pioneering peace-keeping force - ECOMOG. Along with his other colleagues, he professionally but quietly managed the diplomatic side of ECOMOG's operations especially after the Nigerian Embassy in Monrovia was attacked by Charles Taylor's troops and the office had to temporarily close down.
He will also be remembered for his quiet and wise counsels during times of conflict at home and in family circles. He was a peace-maker extraordinaire.
In 2010, he suffered a stroke which affected his left side. He was flown to firstly to Phoenix Arizona and later to Irvine California for treatment and recuperation. By the time that he returned to Nigeria in November 2010, he was able to speak and engage people in intelligent discussions. He was also able, after many efforts at physiotherapy, to use, with some effort, his left side which had been affected by the stroke.
Ambassador Eze gave his life to Jesus Christ in 2010 and learnt to depend on the Lord Jesus.
On Saturday morning, June 2, he woke up and complained of fatigue. He collapsed after a while and was taken to the hospital. He was pronounced dead by the doctors shortly after. He died quietly and peacefully.
He is survived by his lovely wife, Lady Paulyne Winifred Eze, his six children, sisters, brothers, his 15 grand children, a mother-in-law, three sons-in-law, one daughter-in-law and many nephews and nieces.
We thank God immensely for his life
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Condolence Guest Book
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22 Jun 2012 – Ndidi Udeze & Family
from Mgbowo
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My tribute to Ambassador Mark Eze Nnabugwu Eze, aka Kitimkim, Ogbaruo Igwe, nwaulogu, Otu mgbo gbaru enyi, omelaudo, ome ihe ekerii. I want to use this opportunity to thank God for the life of my uncle. The transition of his departure in this world was smooth and peaceful. My uncle was a good role model and a man of peace. He tapped his potentials to the fullest and died with integrity. My brothers and sisters, we should all do good the way we can whenever the oppertunity is given to us by God b... » read more
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22 Jun 2012 – Tope & Rolake Adedara
from Elgin, IL
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What a rich and beautiful legacy Papa has passed on to you all for generations to come .....the memories of the righteous are indeed blessed! May your family be comforted by the assurance that he is resting in the bosom of our Lord.
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14 Jun 2012 – Olubunmi Oludipe
from Powerline Bible Church, Lagos Nigeria
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My family and I commiserate with Deaconess (Dr.) Ngozi Orjioke and the family. We pray that God in His infinite mercies, will grant you, your mum, siblings and indeed all the Eze family, the fortitude to bear this lose.
His face will shine over you and He will grant you peace. We wish you strength and His goodness as you plan and prepare for the burial. He will also make a way for you in Jesus name.
Love from the Powerline family also.!
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13 Jun 2012 – Graeme Downes
from Canada
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My condolences to the entire Eze family.
As a friend of Chijioke, and having made acquaintances with 'Napa and Emeka, I've come to understand how tightly knit the Eze family is.
From what I've heard and read, Mr Eze was an honorable, well respected and well loved man who, I can say without hesitation, has passed on many of these qualities to his children and grandchildren.
Best of wishes through this trying period.
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12 Jun 2012 – Dr.Anuradha Thopu
from USA
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My Dear Ngozi, the wonderful siblings, Mrs Eze and each and everyone of the loving family
Raju and I along with our boys Rohil and Nihal would like to express our heartfelt condolences and may god give you the strength and solace to get through this tough time.
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9 Jun 2012 – Daniel Eze
from Lagos, Nigeria
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Uncle, may your soul rest in eternal peace. You have gone to be in a better place.
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7 Jun 2012 – Brekita Harvey
from Atlanta, GA
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I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to Dr. Orjioke and family. There are no words that I can say to soften the pain you are experiencing, but know I am here for you and praying for you. I hope the memories you have will bring comfort and peace at this difficult time. May God bless you during your time of sorrow.
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7 Jun 2012 – Nicole Jarrett
from Douglasville GA
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There is nothing that I can say to take away the pain of these days. There is not a shoulder on earth big enough to cry on to stop the hurt. But I do know of a GREAT PHYSICIAN who says to bring all you burdens and cares to He will bear them. So I lift you and your family up to Him during this time and the months to follow and ask that He carry you during this time. If there is anything I can do please do not hestitate to ask. God Bless and with my love,
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Visitor Flowers
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The following flowers have been placed by visitors to the online memorial of Mark Nnabugwu Eze.
We invite you to leave your own flower at this memorial by entering clicking "leave my own flower" above.
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20 Jun 2012
christie alalike placed this flower
& wrote: May your soul rest in perfect peace. You are all in our prayers, may God continue to console you .
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10 Jun 2012
Njide Njide placed this flower
& wrote: I will always remember you with love Daddy
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8 Jun 2012
obianuju orjioke placed this flower
& wrote: love you grandpa. i miss you
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8 Jun 2012
IFEYINWATHEODORA ARUM placed this flower
& wrote: REST IN PEACE GREAT ONE
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7 Jun 2012
Oren, Brekita & Loren Harvey placed this flower
& wrote: Our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family
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7 Jun 2012
Scotty and Nicole Jarrett placed this flower
& wrote: Keeping you and your family in our prayers
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7 Jun 2012
CLETUS MADUABUCHI OCHU placed this flower
& wrote: R.I.P. KITIM KIM
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6 Jun 2012
Justin Eze placed this flower
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6 Jun 2012
Anthony & Anthoneth Ibe placed this flower
& wrote: May Almighty God rest Ambassador Mark Nnabugwu Eze's soul in perfect peace. Amen!
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6 Jun 2012
Longinus placed this flower
& wrote: We love you,but God loves you more,"Ijeoma".
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6 Jun 2012
Peter Nweke placed this flower
& wrote: I will miss you
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6 Jun 2012
Martha Akpa Nweke placed this flower
& wrote: Your Passing away came, you took a righ standing with the Almighty God. You made peace with people
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6 Jun 2012
Sally Nwafor placed this flower
& wrote: May the Light you left behind continue to shine to the glory of God. Adeiu
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6 Jun 2012
Job Orjioke placed this flower
& wrote: To a worthy gentleman who found Jesus when it mattered most. Rest in peace precious one
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Visitor Candles
The following candles have been lit by visitors to the online memorial of
Mark Nnabugwu Eze. We invite you to light your own candle at this
memorial by entering your name below and clicking "Light Candle".
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Sr. Bibiana IBE lit this candle on 20 Jul 2012
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christiana alaike lit this candle on 20 Jun 2012
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Late Chief T.U.CHUKWU,S FAMILY lit this candle on 17 Jun 2012
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Ed Eze lit this candle on 14 Jun 2012
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ULOMA KAMA lit this candle on 14 Jun 2012
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Harmony Blair lit this candle on 11 Jun 2012
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Njide Atanmo and family lit this candle on 11 Jun 2012
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UTE-USHEDE PAUL ADAH lit this candle on 11 Jun 2012
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Roni lit this candle on 10 Jun 2012
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Ohagwu onyinye and family lit this candle on 10 Jun 2012
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Jelete lit this candle on 8 Jun 2012
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Njide and Fred Nwalor's sons lit this candle on 8 Jun 2012
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Hon & Mrs Lordson Egbo lit this candle on 8 Jun 2012
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Ikechukwu Okechukwu Afam Eze lit this candle on 8 Jun 2012
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IFEYINWATHEODORA ARUM lit this candle on 8 Jun 2012
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Brekita Harvey & Family lit this candle on 7 Jun 2012
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Erin Long & Family lit this candle on 7 Jun 2012
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Sharon Farley & Family lit this candle on 7 Jun 2012
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Felecia Suggs lit this candle on 7 Jun 2012
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CLETUS MADUABUCHI OCHU lit this candle on 7 Jun 2012
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Obijay Egbo lit this candle on 6 Jun 2012
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Nikita Chinery lit this candle on 6 Jun 2012
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Sam Okibe lit this candle on 6 Jun 2012
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Longinus lit this candle on 6 Jun 2012
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20th July 2012 candle lit by Sr. Bibiana IBE 22th June 2012 guestbook signed by Ndidi Udeze & Family {view} 22th June 2012 guestbook signed by Tope & Rolake Adedara {view} 20th June 2012 candle lit by christiana alaike 20th June 2012 flower placed by christie alalike 17th June 2012 candle lit by Late Chief T.U.CHUKWU,S FAMILY 14th June 2012 guestbook signed by Olubunmi Oludipe {view} 14th June 2012 candle lit by Ed Eze
Sympathy eCards
5 Aug 2012 – Onyebuchi Azih sent this sympathy ecard and wrote:
Please accept my condonlences on the passing of your Dad. Your late Dad was an Icon and left a legacy of service with humility. May his gently soul rest in the peace of our Lord.
11 Jun 2012 – Mrs. Njide Atanmo sent this sympathy ecard and wrote:
May the presence and care of the LORD surround you and you families during this difficult time. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace!!!
Mrs. Njide Atanmo (Phoenix, Arizona)
SponsorThanks to Job Orjioke, this memorial was upgraded.
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