Azubike Okoro

The grace of God is always sufficient in our times of sorrow. Otherwise, it would have been difficult, if not impossible, to have enough composure for a tribute to my dear sister, Stella. Apart from regular phone contacts and running into ourselves in the village as you always endeavored to be present at all occasions

Death has snatched a golden heart, a community- person who meant well for humanity. Indeed, the global community has lost a sage, “an unforgettable institution”. Popularly known as Dede Silas, he was a model to many without knowing it himself. Every society receives the gift of such occasional and rare souls once in a while

Although we are aware that death is a certainty, its occurrence evokes emotions that are hard to suppress. This is particularly the case when the person in question means a whole lot to you. Again, it is more emotionally damaging when the loss involved someone with a good spirit and an outstanding relationship with people

So death has snatched my admirable auntie? Time and season surely belong to God Almighty. The news was sudden and stunning. The Okoro Akumafamily without auntie Udeaku; surely the glamour is gone. My auntie occupied a significant portion of my adolescent memories, interactions with her were always sign-posted with broad and trade-mark smiles. As a