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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MISS EUNICE MARIE KERN
13th May 1931 - 5th June 2015
The peaceful passing on to ETERNITY has just been announced of MISS EUNICE KERN, who served for years (intermittently, beginning in 1965), as TUTOR, HOUSEMOTHER, MUSIC TEACHER, CHRISTMAS & EASTER PLAY DIRECTOR, SONG BOOK PRODUCER and more at Saker Baptist College until she retired and returned to Canada in 1980.
This is the simple note I just received from Ms Penny Carleton, Administrative Assistant at her Church: (Yes, this is the same dear Penny who helped me SURPRISE Miss Kern on her 81st Birthday back on May 13 2012 which coincided with Mothers Day that year! (SEE PHOTO ALBUM BELOW!!!)
Hello Egbe,
I write today with very sad news. Our sister in Christ, Eunice Kern passed away peacefully this morning. She had been in hospital since May 29 and during the night last night, her organs began to fail.
Her brother Gene & his wife Elenor were with her this morning praying and singing her to Jesus, as she took her last breaths.
Her funeral will be Tuesday, June 9 2015 at 1 p.m. here at Leduc Fellowship Church.
In His love,
Penny Carleton
I cannot begin to explain how deeply grieved and saddened I am by this news, especially as it is all compounded by the fact that the Wake for Late Aunty Christy Chop Ngong is scheduled to start in a few hours, while the Wake for Late Sister Hannah Basame Molongwe is on right now in Yaounde!!!!!
Unfortunately, with her Funeral Scheduled for TUESDAY, JUNE 9th 2015 - barely 4 days from today, I don't have the luxury of waiting to "digest" the news before I share it with you ALL, Dear SAKERETTES OF ALL GENERATIONS.
MAY HER DEAR SOUL REST IN PEACE, & MAY SHE BE WELL REWARDED FOR HER SERVICE TO S.B.C.
The Church's Address (Venue Of The Funeral Service) is:
Leduc Fellowship Church
4401 Rollyview Rd
Leduc, AB T9E 7H4
Tel: (780) 986-9299
PLEASE CLICK ON IMAGE TO THE LEFT TO VIEW PICTURES OF THE SURPRISE SHE GOT ON HER 80th BIRTHDAY BACK IN 2012, AND ON THE 2 LINKS BELOW TO READ HOW IT ALL CAME ABOUT!!
PLEASE CLICK ON "SIGN IN" BUTTON TO THE RIGHT TO LEAVE A TRIBUTE, A MEMORY, OR A CONDOLENCE MESSAGE FOR THE BENEFIT OF HER FAMILY
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PLEASE CLICK ON ICON ABOVE TO READ THE SPONTANEOUS, UNREHEARSED, FROM-THE-HEART TRIBUTE EMAIL TO MISS KERN WHICH I POSTED ON OUR EXSSA-USA FORUM, AND HER RESPONSE TO IT!
PLEASE CLICK ON ICON ABOVE TO READ THE MANY TOUCHING RESPONSES TO THAT EMAIL WHICH I COMPILED & HAD DELIVERED TO HER AS A "SURPRISE BIRTHDAY GIFT" ON HER 80th BIRTHDAY BACK IN 2012!
Hard at work; Sewing S.B.C.'s very first set of Graduation Robes in 1966.
Teaching a Bible Class, circa 1969
PLEASE CLICK ON IMAGE ABOVE TO VIEW PICTURES OF 2 "LIFE OF CHRIST PLAYS"
that Miss KERN made AMAZING costumes for!
The 1975/76 School Year Play has ETHEL ARREY (now Mrs. Ngome) featuring as JESUS, while in the 1979/80 play, that role is played by JANE ANE (now Mrs. Akob)
(I HAVE INCLUDED THE NOTES MISS KERN HANDWROTE BEHIND THE PICTURES WHERE APPLICABLE)
MISS EUNICE KERN'S CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE
@ LEDUC FELLOWSHIP CHURCH - LEDUC, CANADA, TUESDAY,JUNE 9 2015
WREATH FROM ExSSA-CANADA
The Card accompanying it reads:
YOU DID NOT LABOR IN VAIN . THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC, THE PLAYS, THE COUNSEL ... TILL WE MEET AGAIN AT JESUS’ FEET, GOOD NIGHT, DEAR MISS KERN!
FONDLY, ExSSA CANADA on behalf of Your "Saker Daughters"
WREATH GIVEN BY SAKERPRIDE ON BEHALF OF SAKERETTES
Ribbon Reads: With Love & Gratitude From Sakerettes
Accompanying note reads:
In Loving Memory
From,
Alumni of Saker Baptist College, Limbe - Cameroon
FLORAL TRIBUTE FROM ExSSA-UK
The accompanying note reads:
"Your light continues to shine brightly in the impressionable UK Saker Girls, whom you so humbly impacted with your immeasurable Service, Love and Courageous Spirit! Rest in Peace. With Love, ExSSA UK"
EULOGY FOR MISS KERN PENNED ON BEHALF OF SAKERETTES
By Mrs. Egbe Mbiwan Monjimbo (Class of'81) and read at the CELEBRATION SERVICE
by Mrs. RHONDA KERN-GJOSUND (Miss Kern's Niece)
(To View Entire Eulogy in .pdf format please click on icon below)
THE CELEBRATION OF LIFE BULLETIN/PROGRAM
PLEASE CLICK ON IMAGE TO VIEW A FEW MORE PICTURES OF THE SANCTUARY
PLEASE CLICK ON ICON ABOVE TO VIEW ENTIRE FUNERAL BULLETIN/PROGRAM
PLEASE CLICK ON LINK BELOW TO LISTEN TO AUDIO RECORDING OF THE SERVICE
A FEW REACTIONS TO THE AUDIO RECORDING OF THE SERVICE POSTED ABOVE ...
FROM: Mojoko Ewusi-Ngoh (Buea - Cameroon)
Dear God I thank you this morning. Ma Saker Pride, your selflessness in keeping us connected in so many levels is immeasurable. I didn't think I could be brought to tears just by listening to a celebration of life audio....I wonder what it could have been like if Sakerettes were opportuned to be there. ...I listened as the goose flesh spread from my scalp to my toes and I cried with Rhonda. I don't know how God made it possible for me to attend Saker given the circumstances at the time....my five years in Saker remain the foundation and core of my existence and oh Miss Kern....is there a situation in my life where I will have not a song or a bible verse to tap to ...that will bring me solace.....I remember how eagerly myself and Elinge Musoko were eager to finally join the choir in form 3....how we huddled in little corners memorizing our lines. ..verses and verses of songs and songs. I glorify God for these teachings and for the life of Miss Kern who made this possible. Rest on Miss Kern. This is Victory.
FROM: Harriet Tande Fru (London - UK)
5:26am Jun 12
Egbe , utter brilliance. Thank you so much for the beautifully written tribute which choked me in laughter and tears as I went through house chores which on second thoughts have been influenced by Miss Kern in her role as house mother - scrubbing of my kitchen floor (reminds me of those Saturday dormitory inspections.). I still take pride in ensuring that my bed is well made every morning.(I remember those crease free bed sheets flat with envelope corners.). After all these years I still can't leave home with an unmade bed. What a woman! Again thank you Egbe for putting this together. May God continue to bless and use you as the bearer of his banner.
FROM: Monica Ebob Agbor-Jato (U.K)
Aunty, that was one moving tribute you sent. Actually shed a tear. Wonderful service for God"s servant. . She was truely unique woman. Had to listen to the end because I couldn't stop it. Just so moving.
From: Didi Ndando (Houston, Texas)
Didi Ndando (Houston, Texas)Sent:Thu 6/11/15 9:45 PM
Thu 6/11/15 9:45 PMTo:Egbe Monjimbo
Egbe Monjimbo Listening now, but not sure if I'll do it all in one sitting...
From: Didi Ndando
Didi Ndando Sent:Thu 6/11/15 10:15 PM
Thu 6/11/15 10:15 PMTo:Egbe Monjimbo
Egbe Monjimbo Still listening - her niece is reading your tribute now...oh she just broke down talking about you losing your mother all over again...--tear jerker indeed....
FROM: Irene Tamajong (London - U.K.)
3:43am Jun 12
Egbe, I got up very early to do some work before going to the office, and happened to check my email and noticed you had posted this recording of the celebration of Miss Kern's life! I simply could not peel myself away from the service! I have cried buckets; Rhonda read the tributes so passionately and beautifully; the effect on me was even greater hearing it though her emotions. I just want to say a Big THANK YOU for the thoughtful and APT words you put together for Miss Kern! I feel blessed to have gone to Saker, known Miss Kern and be a part of this wonderful group of special ladies called Sakerettes!!! Miss Kern certainly got her angelic wings as soon as she entered the gates of God's eternal 5 star hotel! CERTAINLY:
"When we all get to heaven,
What a day of rejoicing that will be!
When we all see Jesus,
We’ll sing and shout the victory!"
Wishing everyone the blessings of our Lord, Jesus!
8:12am
FROM: Ndeshi Hangula-Shikwambi (Windhoek - Namibia)
Dear Sis Egbe, thank you a million times for bringing us Ms Kern's celebration of life through Saker Pride. After preparing my little ones and sending them off to school at 06H30, I went back under my bed covers (by the way it's winter time here and it's terribly cold sometimes zero to minus zero degree especially in the early mornings and night time) to listen to the service from beginning to end. What a beautiful service it was, I felt like I was physically present in their midst. I could literally visualize Ms Kern's niece as she read the tribute. Oh...mine....what a beautiful tribute you put together for Ms Kern? She read it so well and when she broke down.... I cried with her as I couldn't contain it. Yes Oh....as you mentioned in the tribute...I also felt that I lost my mother all over again...After that I sat on my bed and tried to chew on the beautiful sermon delivered during the service. When I read Dolly Lyonga's tribute to Ms Kern in the tribute section; it did not carry as much weight as when I heard it being said by Ms Kern's brother. I could vividly visualize Dolly walking up that hill with her mom to Ms Kern's house and as she approaches Ms Kern's house, that delicious cake baking aroma smothering out of Ms Kern's residence. You know, when he said she loved to cook, it dawned on me at that moment and I started reminiscing back to Saker days. I must confess that whenever I passed Ms Kern's house either from fetching water from Likumba or during lawn clearing I always walked like a snail just to inhale that delicious aroma of whatever was cooking in that house. When the service was over, the time was almost 07H45. I rushed to get ready for work and by the time I got to the office, it was 09H30. My boss asked me why I was late and I told him I was coming from a funeral service. He asked me who's funeral service it was and I told him it was my Music Teacher and Mentor Ms Kern, way back from my secondary school years in Cameroon. He asked where the service was held and I told him it was in Canada. The man was perplexed and thought I was going mad or something...he asked me whether I was okay and I said of course I was fine so I walked down to my office. After five minutes he came to my office and just stood at my door staring at me. I asked him if I could help him with anything. That's when he said he did not understand what I told him way back then, about attending a funeral service in Canada. I then ushered him to my desk and clicked in to Saker Pride and explained to him everything. I tell you Sis Egbe, he was so impressed and could not believe what he saw. He was full of praises of what he saw on Saker Pride, gave me a hug and told me "all is well", and I here was so, so relieved that I got off the hook for coming late to work. You know Sis Egbe during my first year in Canada (1988) I schooled in Alberta in a little town called Camrose (Camrose Lutheran College) before transferring to Simon Fraser University in British Columbia. Had I known Ms Kern was in Alberta then I should have looked out for her...but as they say, everything happens for a reason. Have a blessed day and may our Lord Almighty continue to bless you for the wonderful job you are doing to keep us informed of all the happenings/events and keeping us, well connected. I'll leave you with the song called "Meet Me There", which I earlier posted in Sakersongzzzzzzz... it's not one of Miss Kern's songs but because of the love of music that I inherited from her, I continue to sing and search for songs on the internet to teach my choir here in our church called "To God Be The Glory". Bye, my sister and my love to your family.
From: Eyere Takor (Limbe - Cameroon)
Sent:Fri 6/12/15 2:34 AM
Fri 6/12/15 2:34 AMI have listened to 20 minutes of it, then I am told there is a connection error. But what I have heard so far is simply fantastic!
Hope these MTN people will not spoil it for me again ...
Dear all,
I hope you have at least 30 minutes to spare to listen to what was a wonderful celebration of the life of one of Saker’s best pillars Ms Eunice Kern. She was such a strong force beneath the saker wings and although not a single Sakerette could manage to be at her funeral we were so ably represented in many ways so please click on the bottom below the floral tributes and follow the audio rendition of her funeral.
And dear Egbe Mbiwan Monjimbo, I wonder how many hands and heads you have to do the things you do but you are a very blessed and rare gem. May God continue to water your pen and head mightily.
Sister Ngowo
Sent from my iPhone
FROM: Kate Njome (California)
Yes, Ma Sakerpride, aka "Egbi" as pronounced by Rhonda. Aww, her
five year old's questions. ... what a cherub... Ma Mbiwan deh surely
ahzranganeleh/embrace ye Co-Mami, Ms Kern with dancing, and rejoicing
up in the Pearly Gates, for they are the village that raised you. ."
"Let us then be true and faithful, trusting, serving everyday." You gave
Ms. Kern, company, companionship, a chance to look back and enjoy
her handiwork. Naszromi szrai, in her own words what a wonderful thing
it is to be redeemed. .. had it not been for you. .. weh thank you, we
get to find time really visit that family, ask Rhonda say that Grand
Pikin weh die so for accident for California, na for which city? Ah
no mind for show up there as Ms. Kern’s Saker daughter or for even
send "flowah" what kind of strength and faith that for that family?
Eleanor dem be go nah for put Ms. Kern for senior living facility, dem
come meet na kweli, after the ndutu for CA!!
That immaculate kitchen floor that no one should step on...Gene
& Stanley dem palavah too much. . you go make Neice Rhonda cry
plenty.. I the Lord of sea and sky... here I am Lord, is it I
Lord...Kata singing along..thanks you again... weh they have another
funeral for their grand daughter. .no wonder them get to bury Ms Kern
quick. Freedom to speak her mind, sitting under that fan!!
5:09am Jun 12
Wow, you did justice to that tribute, Big sis. Ms Kern would have been proud. Very captivating especially being read by her niece - teary end piece as she relived the moment you lost your own mom! Well done … Thanks again for representing.
FROM: Maggie Galega (Charlotte, North Carolina)
Sis Egbe, your tribute to Miss E Kern was sooo touching!
I shed some tears too.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SAKER BROTHER
LATE JOSEPH EPIE NZEGGE,
Brother of Roseline Nzegge Ngaaje (Class of '78; Former SBC Tutor) &
Quinta Nzegge Untermyer ('82); Uncle of Mbange & Koube Ngaaje ('99/2001)
The death has been reported of Mr. Joseph Epie Nzegge, brother of Mrs. Roseline Nzegge Ngaaje (Class of 1978) and Mrs. Quinta Nzegge Untermeyer and also Uncle of Mbange and Koube Ngaaje (Class of 1999 and 2001). He passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 in Limbe.
He was a SOBAN and Alumnus of FOURAH BAY COLLEGE, Sierra Leone and had just retired from CDC Delmonte Banana Corp, Tiko this past January as chief research officer. The calm and social spirit, musician, footballer with a smile on his face always was married with 5 children and two grandchildren. Our condolences to the bereaved family. May his soul rest in peace!
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF SAKERETTE MOM
LATE MA JESSIE BAKI MOTUBA
19 February 1939 - 17 July 2015
The death has been reported of Mrs. JESSIE BAKI MOTUBA (ATIA). She passed away on Friday July 17 2015 and she was Mom to Tima Motuba Haddison (Class of 77) and Grandma to SAKERETTE-CARATS Dr. Eposi Haddison, Masoma Haddison and Bedie Haddison.
Her Obituary, Brief Biography and Funeral Arrangements are posted below.
Our Condolences to the bereaved Family. May her soul rest in peace!
We are saddened to announce the passing of Mr. MICHAEL SOH TAKUSI, Father of Class of 1982's MARIE TAKUSI NJOWO and Class of 1990's Dr. GENEVIEVE (ABA) TAKUSI MAKIA. He passed away on Sunday July 26 2015 in Kumba.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SAKERETTE DAD
LATE Mr. M.S.TAKUSI
SUNSET: Sunday, July 26 2015
Our Condolences to our Sisters, and to the bereaved Family. May his soul rest in peace!
PLEASE CLICK ON ICON BELOW TO READ HIS BIOGRAPHY
Mr. & Mrs. Takusi and their children
Mr. & Mrs. Takusi
PLEASE CLICK ON IMAGE ABOVE TO VIEW A FEW PICTURES OF REQUIEM MASS & WAKE IN HOUSTON, TEXAS
OFFICIAL SET-TO-MUSIC SLIDESHOW OF LATE MR. MICHAEL SOH TAKUSI'S LIFE CELEBRATION IN HOUSTON, TEXAS ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 28 2015
(Video shows the Takusi Children/Siblings dancing Luther Vandros' "Dance With My Father", followed by SAKERETTES singing and then a brief shot of Saker CARATS and others dancing.)
PLEASE CLICK ON IMAGE TO VIEW A FEW PICTURES OF REQUIEM MASS & WAKE IN MARYLAND
CELEBRATION IN HOUSTON - TEXAS
(Friday, August 28 2015)
CELEBRATION IN MARYLAND
(Saturday, September 5 2015)
REVEREND Dr. SAMUEL LYSONGE
CHAPLAIN OF THE 1969 CAMEROON COLLEGE SINGERS GROUP, PASSES ON.
The death has been reported of Dr. Sammy Lysonge, the Baptist pastor who accompanied the Cameroon College Singers to their 1969 USA/CANADA choir tour. He died in the Limbe General Hospital on Saturday 24th October 2015. Rev. Dr. Lysonge worked as a Psychiatrist at the Buea Regional Hospital till the time of his passing.
Says Class of '69 Major, Dr. Stella Nwigwe Anyangwe as she remembers him:
"As one of the College Singers, I can testify to the blessings that we all received from Rev Lysonge's poignant sermons. He was a fine gentleman. May his gentle soul rest in peace."
On her part, her Classmate and Co-Chorister, Major Christiana Ewusi Attere had this to say:
"We thank God for Rev. Dr. Lysonge's rich life. We sang and he preached. We were lucky to be accompanied by such a powerful preacher. May God grant him eternal rest in heaven."
Upon learning of his passing, Dr. Elias Bongmba wrote the following:
"I am so saddened to hear about the home going of Reverend Dr. Lysonge. We remember him fondly as a brilliant student and communicator of the word who served the Baptist Church in Cameroon with all his love and energy. His love for people led him to devote his life to care of souls and hearts, bringing guidance to the many who sought it through the public health system of Cameroon. He is at rest with his God and we will miss him."
The 2 Excerpts below which are lifted from a 1969 NAB Bulletin and a September 22 1969 publication speak for themselves, attesting to the prominent role he played back in 1969:
And finally, here's an interesting quote from the Man Of God himself as recorded in the October 7 1969 Bismarck, North Dakota (ND) TRIBUNE
“Life goes pretty fast the way it is, but Americans try to make it go even faster. So fast, in fact, that they sometimes forget their fellow man. And that’s a bit of a contrast to life in Cameroon, Africa. My first and foremost reaction to the United States is that life is too fast, the Rev. Samuel Lysonge said."
SakerPride is particularly saddened by Reverend Lysonge's untimely passing, given that he had been contacted and was willing to contribute a recording of his 1969-to-date experience as a Chaplain and as a Psychiatrist. May his soul rest in perfect peace!
(From 1969 Choir Tour Pamphlet)
AN IN-DEPTH COVERAGE OF THE CAMEROON COLLEGE SINGERS' TOUR OF THE UNITED STATES & CANADA (INCLUDING UPDATES & FIRSTHAND NARRATIVES BY SOME OF THE CHORISTERS THEMSELVES) IS POSTED ON THIS WEBSITE AT:
With sorrow and thanksgiving, we announce the passing into eternity of Ma Josephine Iteke Nassama Orinji, fondly known as Iya Nene, mother of Class of 1980's Dr. PATRICIA ORINJI TANIFUM. She went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 17 in Limbe at age 91.
The WAKE in her honor will take place on the 6th of November 2015 in LIMBE and BURIAL will take place November 7th 2015 at Mbongo-Balondo village, in the Bamuso District of Ndian Division. May her soul rest in peace!
Our Sincere Condolences to our Sister, Patty, and to the entire Family.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SAKER MOM,
MA JOSEPHINE ITEKE NASSAMA ORINJI
SUNSET: 17 OCTOBER 2015
PLEASE CLICK ON IMAGE TO VIEW A 4 MORE PICTURES OF THE 3 CAMEROON COLLEGE CHORISTERS WHO ATTENDED HIS FUNERAL!
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SAKER DAD
LATE MR. GABRIEL BERNARD MBUA MOFOKE
SUNSET: FRIDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2015
The passing has been announced of Mr. GABRIEL MBUA MOFOKE, following a brief illness. He is the father of CLASS OF 1983's CATHERINE NGOWO MOFOKE. He passed away in Mutengene on the morning of Friday, November 13 2015.
May his soul rest in peace!
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS IN CAMEROON:
WAKE KEEPING:
Friday, January 29 2016 in MUTENGENE
BURIAL:
Saturday, January 30 2016 in BONJONGO
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SAKER MOM
LATE Mrs.ALICE KWEKU SMART,
Mother of ANITA SMART DIVINE (Class of 1980)
Just 7 months after she lost her husband of 25 years, The Late Pastor NAPOLEON DIVINE on Tuesday, April 28 2015, (See OBITUARY posted further up on this page), our Sister, CLASS OF 1980's ANITA SMART DIVINE has now lost her beloved Mother, Mrs. ALICE KWEKU SMART.
She passed away suddenly, (as she was being rushed to the hospital), in the morning of Saturday, November 28 2015.
May her dear soul rest in peace, and may God comfort our Sister Anita and her siblings,and grant them the fortitude to bear the loss.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SAKER "CAT"
LATE Mr. BEDOLF EPEY TANYI,
Husband of Justice Patience Mbuagbaw Tanyi (Class of 1992)
We regret to announce the tragic death of Mr. BEDOLF TANYI, husband of Class of 1992's Justice Patience Mbuagbaw Tanyi. He died in a car accident in Maroua, (where he worked with the Treasury), on Wednesday, December 9 2015 - his youngest daughter's 5th Birthday! Late Mr. Tanyi who was a Baptist High School Buea and University of Buea & ENAM graduate, leaves behind his young wife and 3 beautiful children to mourn him, as well A TON of SHOCKED & BEWILDERED friends and family, amongst who are our SAKERETTE Sisters, Elsie TANYI (His sister), Class of 1979's Miriam Mbuagbaw, Class of 1983's Comfort Ayuk Mbuagbaw, Class of 1991's Doreen Mbuagbaw McCough (his sisters-in-law), and Class of 2019's Chloe McCough (his niece-in-law). Funeral arrangements are posted below. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE!!!
Mr. Bedolf Tanyi (front row, far right), attending his wife, Justice Patience Mbuagbaw Tanyi's Installation as President of High Court and Court of First Instance, Manyu Division, on Friday, October 9 2015, exactly 2 months before he passed on Wednesday, December 9 2015
Late Mr.Bedolf Epey Tanyi
June 6 1972 - December 9 2015
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MA ALMA HENDERSON
19 March 1920 - 16 December 2015
We regret to announce the passing on to glory of Ma ALMA HENDERSON, a Baptist Missionary who, together with her Late husband, Pa George Henderson, worked at Saker Baptist College in its beginning years. In fact, Saker Baptist College's HENDERSON DORMITORY was thus named to honor them, which was a very well deserved gesture, given the fact that Mr. Henderson is credited with having helped build the school's Dining Hall and planting the shrubs and hedges SBC was and is still known for. She passed away on Wednesday December 16 2015.
Her funeral service takes place on January 16 2016 in Athens GA. Right know she is at Bernstein Funeral Home, 3195 Atlanta Way, Athens, GA.
We, SAKERETTES, are very grateful to her for her selfless service and sacrifice for which she will surely be rewarded by The One for whom she labored, and to Whom we commit her immortal soul for safekeeping until the trumpet sounds and the dead in Christ wake to sleep no more!
Here is an excerpt about the couple from the North American Baptist General Conference publication "Now We Are 88" which is posted on the "SBC HISTORY" page of this website. ( http://www.sakerpride.com/HISTORY.html )
George and Alma Henderson
"George, born 6 Dec 1918 in Alabama; Alma, born 19 March 1920 in Wisconsin. Both studied at Toccoa Falls, Alma graduating from the Missionary Flying School!!! They sailed for Cameroon in1947, and worked in evangelism in Victoria on their first tour of duty. Their second tour took them to Kumba. They will be returning soon to take up their work in Victoria where they will continue to witness for Christ."
Says PIONEER & First Senior Prefect, Aunty Barbara (Belinda) Ekiko about Late Ma Henderson: "Many people may not remember her, since she and her husband left Cameroon many years ago. For us the pioneers, she is the one who conducted the interviews for some of us to get us into Saker Baptist College, and she was our first music teacher. Many remember the Hendersons as Ma and Pa. The last time most people saw her after about 30 plus years was at the Atlanta Convention in 2011."
On her part, Class of 1968's Aunty Frida Kale Haussman had this to say: "Ma Alma taught my class to memorize Psalm 1! Never will forget how we walked up the KIE Village hill to put up the Small Baptist Church Building with Pappy Henderson (The Builder-Missionary). Rev. Steane Eko told us the stories. Oh Lord of Hosts, thank You for the Hendersons!"
Ma Henderson speaking at the 2011 ExSSA-USA Convention in Atlanta (08/05/2011 @ 11:05 p.m.)
Standing to her right is Class of 1967's Late Aunty Christiana Chop Ngong.
"SELFIE" taken with PIONEER Aunty Dora (Belinda) Ekiko in 2013
RIGHT: Pa George Henderson on Bota Island in the early 60s
Photo Courtesy of erstwhile SBC Tutor Mr. Roger Hand who added this note when he shared it with SakerPride back in 2012:
"George planted all the shrubs at SBC". He then went on to write the following: [Personal note: George is one of the most loving and inspirational people I have ever met]
Attending the 2011 ExSSA-USA Convention
Sitting L to R: Sisters Barbara and Dora (Belinda) Ekiko & Ma Henderson.
Standing L to R: Sis Edith Mbua and Sis Nadu Bodylawson
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The death has been reported of Pa RICHARD ADOLF TITANG, father of class of 1988's Ethel Bella Titang. He died on Sunday, January 3 2016.
Wake-keeping is scheduled for Friday, February 5, 2016 and burial for Saturday February 6 2016 at the Titang's residence in Bamenda.
May his soul rest in peace. Our sincere condolences to Ethel and to the bereaved family.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SAKER DAD
LATE MR. RICHARD ADOLF TITANG
SUNSET: Sunday, January 3 2016
Cameroon Home going
Posted by Jamal Campbell on Saturday, January 16, 2016
PLEASE CLICK ON IMAGE TO THE LEFT TO VIEW PHOTO ALBUM OF THE GEORGIA-USA LIFE CELEBRATION.
PLEASE CLICK ON PLAY BUTTON TO VIEW SNIPPET OF THE CELEBRATORY DANCE.
(Also Click on set of arrows at the bottom right to expand the view)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SAKER DAD, BROTHER & UNCLE
LATE PA EMMANUEL BEKECHING AKOACHERE
SUNSET: Thursday, January 21 2016
With humble acceptance of the Lord’s will, the Akoachere family announces the transition unto Glory of their father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Pa Emmanuel Bekeching Akoachere. Papa died on January 21st 2016, at his residence in Mutengene, South West Region of Cameroon, at the age of 83 years.
Papa was a brother to PIONEER Ma Monique Akoachere Focho (Class of '66), father to Barbara Oben Akoachere (Class of '87), Monique Bate Akoachere (Class of '92), Pauline Ma-Egbe Akoachere (Class of '97), Juliette Ma-Ako Akoachere (Class of '2000) and Kate Ebot Akoachere (Class of 2001), all of whom he sponsored during their Saker days. He was also uncle to Monica Agbor – Jato (Class of '89).
We address our sincere condolences to our bereaved sisters and to the rest of the AKOACHERE family. May Pa's soul rest in perfect peace!
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SAKER MOM,
LATE Mrs. BERTHA ENJEMA BAH
SUNSET: January 16 2016
His Royal Majesty, the Paramount Fon of Aghem, Fon Bahmbi III has announced, with deep regret, the death of his wife, Mrs. Bertha Enjema Bah. The death occurred in Yaoundé on the 16th of January 2016. She is the mother of Bessie Bah Awa, of the Class of 87. Funeral arrangements will be posted as soon as they are available. Our condolences to our bereaved sister. May Mama's soul rest in peace.
Alma S. Henderson, age 95 of Athens, Georgia transitioned to Glory peaceably in her sleep on December 16, 2015 in her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, George, and brothers, William, Walter, and Roger. Alma will be dearly missed by her family and many friends, including those, who in essence became her second family, at the Athens, Georgia Chinese Christian Church where she worshiped every week in her later years. She is survived by brothers, John Siewert of La Verne, California and Arthur Siewert of Penryn, California along with twelve nieces and nephews of various far off places in the United States and Europe, and a host of grand nieces and grand nephews. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/onlineathens/obituary.aspx?pid=177247018#sthash.Mw9Id08q.dpuf
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It is with deep sorrow that the NYAMBI family has announced the passing on to eternal glory of Dr. PHILLIPE N. NYAMBI, husband of CLASS OF 1988's PAM TAH NYAMBI on Tuesday February 9 2016 in New York. He leaves behind his beloved wife, their 4 children, his parents, siblings and colleagues to mourn his passing.
His demise is a blow not only for his Family and Community at home and abroad, but also to the Field of Scientific/Medical Research Research to which he made outstanding contributions. He will be sorely missed.
Our deepest and most sincere condolences to Our Sister Pam, whose brother just passed away and was laid to rest on Saturday, February 13 2016.
We are PRAYING for you, dear Pam, for your dear Children, and the rest of the Family.
May God Almighty surround you with His Peace, Comfort and Love.
REST IN PERFECT PEACE, Dr. NYAMBI!
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SAKER CAT,
Dr. PHILIPPE N. NYAMBI
SUNSET: February 9 2016
Dr. PHILLIPE NYAMBI
March 3, 1965 - February 9, 2016
Dr. & Mrs. NYAMBI
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Ma RUTH EMENE NGONGA (RIP)
June 1937 - February 27th 2016
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SAKER MOM,
LATE Mrs. RUTH EMENE NGONGA
SUNSET: FEBRUARY 27 2016
The death has been reported of SAKER Mom, Ma RUTH EMENE NGONGA, mother of CLASS OF 1969 MAJOR & 2nd PRESIDENT OF ExSSA-USA, Aunty NDEDI L. NGONGA. She passed away on SATURDAY FEBRUARY 27 2016 in Douala, Cameroon.
Ma Ruth was also an AUNT to our "POLLE" SISTERS - Sis Florence Emene Polle (Class of '78), and Ernestine Polle Mbacham (Class of 1980).
Our deepest condolences to Aunty Ndedi and our bereaved Sisters and to the entire family. MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE!
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(Photos Courtesy of Kate Njome; Snippets Courtesy of Bessem Oben)
Mother & Daughter
Aunty Ndedi & her Mom
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(Courtesy of Sis Mercy Dasi Atangcho)
Sis Angeline Ndonyi Doh (center), at the wake held in GEORGIA for SAKER MOM & GRANDMA - late Ms Motuba with 2 die hard Sakerettes: Aunties Enie Njicho and Sipora Tanwi Ngando of the class of 1969 and 1970 respectively!
PLEASE CLICK ON IMAGE ABOVE TO VIEW A FEW PICTURES TAKEN AT NSIMALEN AIRPORT ON THE NIGHT OF SATURDAY, MARCH 5 2016
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF SAKER CAT,
LATE Mr. FELIX ENOH-EBOB
SUNSET: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 2016
We wish to express our heartfelt condolences to Class of 1974's Sis Magdalene Ayuk Enoh Ebob upon the passing on of her husband, Mr. FELIX ENOH-EBOB, erstwhile Director of Human Resources at SONARA, and DGA of ELF SEREPCA, TOTAL & PERENCO from where he retired in 2012. The KUPEXAN who graduated from UNILAG in 1978 with a Masters in Chemical Engineering died on Tuesday, February 23 2016 after a brief illness and he was buried yesterday, Saturday, March 12 2016, at his residence in SOKOLO-LIMBE. He was also an Uncle to Class of 1981's Maru Etta Nkwelle. Our condolences to her as well, to his children and to the entire Family. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE!
Mr. & Mrs. Enoh Ebob
The death has also been announced of Pa NGAAJE, Father-in-law of CLASS OF 1978's Roseline Nzegge Ngaaje and Grandfather of Mbange & Koube Ngaaje. He passed on peacefully early today, Sunday March 13 2016 in the Limbe General Hospital, at the ripe old age of 94. Funeral arrangements are posted below. Our condolences to our bereaved sisters. May his soul rest in peace.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF NHON ZAAC NNOKO NGAAJE
25 DECEMBER 1921 ~ 13 MARCH 2016
Sympathizers filing in to pay their last respects at the Enoh Ebob residence in Sokolo on Saturday, March 12 2016
Final Funeral Service At The Church House In OSHIE
ExSSA-DC DIVAS turned out EN MASSE to support Class of '69 MAJOR Aunty NDEDI NGONGA at the Maryland WAKE/CELEBRATION OF LIFE.
(Saturday, March 18 2016)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SAKER MOM,
LATE MAMMY LYDIA AKUD TARKE
1924 - 2016
The death has been reported of Mammy LYDIA AKUD TARKE, mother of Lilian Ambo Tarke Ewi (Class of 1988) former member of ExSSA-DOUALA who recently joined ExSSA-GEORGIA upon her relocation, and also Aunty Bertha Tarke Ngen (Class of '67). Mammy passed away on March 3rd 2016 in Mbengwi, Northwest Region, and she will be buried there today, Saturday March 19 2016. Our most sincere condolences to our bereaved sisters. May Mama Tarke's soul rest in peace!
ExSSA-GEORGIA pays Lilian a condolence Visit.
Way To Go, Sistahs! (March 12 2016)
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF SAKER DAD & BROTHER-IN-LAW,
LATE PA ALPHONSE NKOWA
SUNSET: TUESDAY, APRIL 12 2016
The death has been announced of Pa ALPHONSE NKOWA, Father of Class of 1984's Pamela Nkowa and also brother-in law of Class of 81's Justine Mbianda. He passed away on Tuesday April 12, 2016 in Minnesota.
Our sincere condolences to our bereaved sisters and the entire Nkowa/Mbianda Family.
May his soul REST IN PEACE!
Pa Alphonse Nkowa
July 7 1939 - April 12 2016
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF SAKER "CAT"
LATE Mr. ALEXIS WANDJI
Sunset: Saturday, January 13 2018
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MR. DONALD E. WITT
6th May 1930 - 19th April 2016
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We are deeply saddened to announce the passing on to glory of Mr. DONALD WITT, erstwhile Tutor & Vice Principal at C.P.C Bali, and the 5th Principal of Saker Baptist College, Victoria - Cameroon. He served in this latter capacity from 1966 to 1969 when he put the school on the World Map by training and leading THE CAMEROON COLLEGE SINGERS on a Choral Tour of The United States of America and Canada. He passed away on Tuesday, April 19 2016, preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Ruth Witt, who passed away on March 7 2014. They will both always be remembered fondly and with profound GRATITUDE to God, for their selfless service to Saker Baptist College. Our sincere condolences to his daughter Karen and his son Mark, as well as to the rest of the WITT Family.
A CELEBRATION OF HIS LIFE will take place on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 2:00 pm, at Hermitage Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens in Old Hickory,Tennessee. For more details, Please Click on this Link: http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Donald-Witt&lc=2351&pid=179692942&mid=6897518
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE!
Late Donald & Ruth WITT. Rest in Peace!
Principal Witt's famous Instrumental (Violin) rendition of "Hallelujah For The Cross" which was featured on the Cameroon College Singer's 1969 Vinyl Album.
Principal Don Witt (far right) leading then Minister of Education, Youth and Culture, Mr. Z. Mongo So'o on a 1968 tour of the S.B.C. Campus
For DETAILED information on the Famous Cameroon College Singers Tour of North America which Principal Witt orchestrated and for which he will ALWAYS be fondly remembered, CLICK ON THIS LINK:
Principal Witt (far left) with the 1968 staff of S.B.C
THE CAMEROON COLLEGE SINGERS' TOUR IN PICTURES & DOCUMENTS, FROM A TO Z
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF SAKER CAT,
LATE Mr. CYRIL MBIATEM OJONGTAMBIA
SUNRISE: May 6 1950 ~ SUNSET: APRIL 29 2016
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Mr. CYRIL OJONGTAMBIA, husband of ExSSA-USA's Pioneer President, Sis Regina Efeti Kulu-Mofa Ojongtambia (Class of 1970).
He passed away at about 4 p.m. this afternoon - Friday, April 29 2016, in Houston. Late Mr. Ojongtambia was also brother-in-law to:
Jacobine Yemi MOFA (1979), Faith Jemea MOFA (1982), Dialle MOFA Takang (1986) & Yoti MOFA Obenge (1991) and Uncle to a host of other SAKERETTES. Our Condolences to them all. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE
Late Mr. Cyril Ojongtambia
May 6 1950 ~ April 29 2016
Uncle Cyril and Aunty Efeti Ojongtambia
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ExSSA-GEORGIA pays Lilian a condolence Visit.
Way To Go, Sistahs! (March 12 2016)
PLEASE CLICK TO VIEW SNIPPET OF MANYU TRADITIONAL PERFORMANCE (MECA)
PLEASE CLICK ON PLAY BUTTON TO VIEW SNIPPET OF BAKWERI TRADITIONAL PERFORMANCE (FECA-HOUSTON)
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PLEASE CLICK ON PLAY BUTTON TO VIEW SNIPPET OF PERFORMANCE BY ZION COVENANT CHURCH
PLEASE CLICK ON IMAGE TO VIEW PICTURES OF THE FUNERAL SERVICE & BURIAL (05/21/16)
PLEASE CLICK ON IMAGE TO VIEW PICTURES OF THE REPAST (05/21/16)
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SAKERETTES SING DURING SERVICE
SAKERETTE "SEXTET" SINGS DURING RECESSIONAL
THE WAKE
FRIDAY MAY 20 2016
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PICTURES OF THE WAKE (05/20/16)
The death has been reported of Saker Baptist College's first House Mother, Mrs. EIRENE MBONGO nee MARTIN. She passed away suddenly on Monday June 27 2016, in Limbe.
May her soul rest in peace!!!
Aunty Eirene just 3 days before her passing.
(Courtesy of Harriet Nokuri - class of 1980)
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Aunty Eirene in the early Saker Years (60s)
PLEASE CLICK ON THIS IMAGE TO VIEW A FEW PICTURES OF MISS KERN IN HER SAKER DAYS! MOST OF THEM SHE MAILED TO ME HERSELF, DEVOTED, SAKERPRIDE FAN & "ADDICT" THAT SHE WAS!!!
MEMORIAL SERVICE IN MORVEN, NC - USA
PLEASE CLICK ON IMAGE TO VIEW PICTURES OF FUNERAL IN LIMBE - 08/20/16
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PLEASE CLICK ON IMAGE TO VIEW PICTURES OF BURIAL IN BUEA - 08/20/16
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PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU CAN EXPAND YOUR VIEW BY CLICKING ON THE SET OF ARROWS AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT OF EACH VIDEO
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SAKER MOM & TUTOR
LATE Mrs. REGINA AYAMO OBEN
SUNSET: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 2016
The Death has been announced of
Mrs. REGINA AYAMO OBEN erstwhile DOMESTIC SCIENCE TUTOR at SBC in the early 70s
She transitioned into glory on Monday, September 5th 2016, in Yaounde.
Ma OBEN was:
Mother to Dr. Belinda OBEN ASSAM, President of ExSSA-DOUALA, (Plucky Class of 1977); Mother-in-law to Mrs. Abit Batenyo MAKIA OBEN (1982); and Grandmother to: Ayamo Gina OBEN (2000), Eku Sabrina OBEN (2002), Ekong Amanda OBEN (2004), Larissa Ndiep ASSAM (2003) & Charlene Effa Ayamo ASSAM (2005). She was also Aunt to:
Belinda ENYONG (1988), Imelda ENYONG (1988), Gracy ENYONG BAWACK (1991) & Anita ENYONG OJANG (1999)
Her husband, Mr. THOMAS NJANG AKO OBEN, having preceded her in death in March of 1987, Late Ma Oben leaves behind her CHILDREN: Mr. Charles Oben and his spouse, Joan; Mr. Victor Oben and his spouse, Tricia; Dr. Belinda Oben Assam and her spouse, Dr. George Assam; Dr. Julius Oben and his spouse, Anne; Mr. Felix Oben and his spouse, Batenyo; and Mr. Richard Oben;
As well as her GRANDCHILDREN:
Njang Oben, Ashu Oben, Ekub Oben, Ayamo Gina Oben, Eku Sabrina Oben, Akap Oben, Ekong Amanda Oben, Ndiep Larissa Assam, Effa Charlene Assam, Ebai George Assam, Takor Oben, Tanitoluwa Oben, Sesse Oben, Ayamo Annick Oben, and Njang Vianney Oben.
Our Deepest Condolences to our Sisters and to the OBEN & ENYONG Families.
MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE!
Late Mrs. Regina Ayamo Oben
SUNRISE: Monday, Oct 23 1933
SUNSET: Monday, September 5 2016
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TOGETHER AGAIN, after 3 DECADES!!!!
Late Mr. T.N.A. OBEN - STUDENT #311 OF THE SOBAN CLASS OF 1945, and his Beloved Wife, Late Mrs. R.A. OBEN. REST IN PEACE!
THEIR CHILDREN ...
...THEIR GRANDCHILDREN.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SAKER DAD
LATE Mr. JAMES AKPEY TABOT ATEM
SUNSET: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24 2016
Late Mr. James Akpey Tabot Atem
August 24 1946 ~ December 24 2016
The sudden death has been announced of Mr. James Akpey Tabot Atem, father of Class of 1993's Isabelle Atem Eyong (ExSSA-MINNESOTA)
He passed away in Cameroon on Christmas Eve - December 24 2016. Our condolences to Isabelle and to the ATEM Family.
Funeral Arrangements are underway but a WAKE is tentatively planned in Minnesota, on January 13 2017, and Burial will take place in OSSING. May his soul rest in peace.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF A CARAT
LATE Ms BLESSING TCHUENTE
SUNSET: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25 2016
The painful death has been reported of Ms BLESSING TCHUENTE, only child of ExSSA-DOUALA and CLASS OF 1976's Sis Maggie Che Tchuente who, incidentally, was widowed back in 2011.
18 year old BLESSING passed away at Mbopi Hospital in Douala on Christmas Day - December 25 2016.
May her soul rest in peace, and may God comfort her distraught mother and Family
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PICTURES OF THE HOME-GOING EVENTS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF A SAKER MOM
LATE Mrs. MARY BEKECHENG OBENSON
SUNSET: Monday, October 2nd 2017
We are saddened to report the passing on to glory of Mrs. MARY BEKECHENG OBENSON on Monday, October 2 2017 in Limbe, Cameroon.
Ma OBENSON was MOTHER to CLASS OF 1981 Twins: Ethel Obenson Abangma and Patricia Obenson (RIP)
and AUNT to: Janet Obenson Arogundade (1982) and Joyce Atemacha Tako (1987)
Deepest Condolences to our Sisters. May Mama's soul rest in perfect peace.
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PICTURES OF FAREWELL EVENT IN MARYLAND, U.S.A (11/10/17)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SAKER "CAT"
LATE Mr. ABEL NDINGWAN
Sunset: Sunday, January 14 2018
Mr. & Mrs. NDINGWAN
We are very deeply saddened to announce the passing into eternity of Mr. ABEL NDINGWAN, husband of CLASS OF 1969 "MAJOR", Mrs. Comfort Ndamukong Ndingwan, who was visiting CAMEROON from Greensboro, North Carolina where they reside.
He passed away this morning, Sunday January 14 2018 in DOUALA, having been medically evacuated there from BAMENDA, on Friday.
Our hearts go out to Sis COMFORT, the NDINGWAN SONS and their spouses, the grandchildren and the host of Family and Friends who are left to mourn the demise of the affable, jovial and caring man that he was.
Funeral Arrangements will be announced later.
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE!!!
Late PA ABEL NDINGWAN
February 27 1944 - January 14 2018
We are so deeply saddened to announce the transition into eternity of Mr. ALEX WANDJI, husband of CLASS OF 1988's Francisca Walter WANDJI of ExSSA-CANADA.
Late Mr. WANDJI passed away following a road accident on the DOUALA-DSCHANG Highway which occurred on the night of Saturday, January 13 breaking Sunday morning.
Our hearts BLEED for our Sister FRANCISCA and their 3 sons, as well as for the many friends and family members who are heartbroken!
May the souls of Mr. WANDJI and the 20 others who perished ever so senselessly in that road accident, REST IN THE PEACE OF THE LORD!!!! COURAGE, Francisca!!!
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PLEASE CLICK ON ICON TO THE RIGHT TO READ TRIBUTE TO MISS KERN FROM:
Mrs. Chantal Gwannulla Nchanji ('83); Ms Harriet Nokuri ('80) &
Dr. Yolanda Nokuri Hegngi ('81)
Mr. Alexis & Mrs. Francisca Wandji
Late Mr. Alexis Wandji
1963 - January 13 2018
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ExSSA-CANADA/SAKERETTES AT WAKE IN MONTREAL
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(Douala - Thursday & Friday)
Courtesy of Justine Ndip & Lucy-Lisette Ngole
IN LOVING MEMORY OF A SAKER MOM
LATE MA B. NGOLE
SUNSET: Wednesday, May 16 2018
We are saddened to report the sudden but peaceful transition into glory of MA NGOLE on Wednesday, May 16 2018 in Buea, Cameroon.
Ma NGOLE was
- the MOTHER of Class of 1980's FLORENCE NGOLE and Class of 1985's EVELYN NGOLE and also,
- the AUNT of the EKOLE girls.
Deepest Condolences to our Sisters. May Mama's soul rest in perfect peace.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
LATE Dr. JOHN WILIBROAD LYONGA
(S.B.C. Sick Bay Doctor, Saker Dad, Husband of erstwhile S.B.C. TUTOR & PRINCIPAL, Mrs. Karen Lyonga)
SUNSET: Monday, June 25th 2018
We regret to announce the passing of Dr. John Wilibroad LYONGA on Monday, June 25th 2018, at the Baptist Hospital in Mutengene.
Doctor LYONGA who served as a medical doctor in Banso, Ekona, Tiko and retired as Director of the Limbe Provincial Hospital also offered his Medical Expertise, PRO BONO, to Saker Baptist College as "The Sick Bay Doctor" for a couple of years.
He was the husband of Mrs. KAREN ELIZABETH LYONGA, erstwhile Chemistry & Mathematics Tutor at Saker Baptist College and PRINCIPAL of the College from 2010 to 2012, and Dad to LIMUNGA STEPHANIE LYONGA (2002); DAPHNE EFOSI LYONGA (1999/2001); BEATRICE ENANGA LYONGA (2002/2004); and SHIRLEY YOTI LYONGA (2008/2010)
Our most sincere condolences to her and to the entire LYONGA family.
May his soul rest in peace!
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PICTURES OF THE FUNERAL MEDICAL HONORS (07/14/18)
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A FEW MORE PICTURES OF SAKERETTES AT THE WAKE/FUNERAL
Class Of 1985
Class Of 1980
IN MEMORY OF
CARAT DANIEL ATABA AKERENWEI ACHU
SUNSET: Tuesday, December 25th
On Christmas Day 2018, when many of us woke up to the JOYS and WARMTH of CHRISTMAS - CAROLS, PRESENTS, FAMILY, etc., CLASS OF 1974's Sis BLANCHE (REGINA) ANYANGWE ACHU (PharmD) woke up in their DOUALA residence to find that her eldest son, DANIEL ATABA AKERENWEI ACHU, whose long awaited birth had been so JOYFULLY heralded and welcomed just 28 short years earlier, was no more.
He had tragically and ever so abruptly passed on in their home on Christmas Eve.
A Funeral Service was held for Late DANIEL ACHU on Friday, January 4th 2019 in DOUALA, after which his mortal remains were conveyed to SANTA in the Northwest Region, where he was laid to rest yesterday, Saturday, January 5th 2019.
My HEART just aches for Sis BLANCHE who has faced very challenging and debilitating health issues in recent years, which have left her wheelchair bound. Burying a child is every mother's worst nightmare; an extremely SAD state of affairs which is compounded by the excruciatingly PAINFUL surrounding circumstances!
The only thing I can imagine would have made her situation any worse, would have been if she had had to go through this pain ALONE! THANK GOD, she did not, THANKS to ExSSA-DOUALA and the other SAKERETTES who have been there for her, particularly those who attended the Funeral Service and stayed on after it was over with her in the Church Sanctuary, waiting for the Funeral Cortege to set out for SANTA, SINGING, PRAYING and UPLIFTING HER in PRAYER!!!!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!!
May DANIEL's SOUL at last find REST and PEACE!
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It is with SORROW but also with PROFOUND GRATITUDE TO GOD FOR A LIFE SO WELL LIVED that we announce the PEACEFUL and GLORIOUS transition into eternity of SAKER BAPTIST COLLEGE'S FIRST EVER PRINCIPAL, Miss BERNEICE WESTERMAN.
Miss WESTERMAN who turned 95 just last month slipped away to meet her Creator at 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21st 2019 in the presence of her beloved Brother and his wife at the residence where she spent her latter years in Kansas.
We will always be indebted to her for her selfless and unwavering service to Saker Baptist College in particular, and to CAMEROON as a whole.
REST IN PEACE, GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT OF THE MOST HIGH!
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SBC'S FIRST HOUSE MOTHER
LATE Mrs. EIRENE EVENYE MBONGO nee MARTIN
SUNRISE: 9 April 1937 ~ SUNSET: 27 June 2016
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MISS BERNEICE V. WESTERMAN
FIRST EVER PRINCIPAL OF SAKER BAPTIST COLLEGE, LIMBE
Please Click on Play Button ABOVE to listen to the PHONE INTERVIEW she graciously granted SakerPride on the occasion of Saker Baptist College's 57th Birthday on January 29th 2019, barely 4 months prior to her demise on Tuesday, May 21st 2019. What a SIMEON-type BLESSING it has turned out to be!
GOD REST HER DEAR SOUL!
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MRS. CATHERINE MUSOKO
S.B.C. TUTOR, SAKER MOM
We sorrowfully announce the passing on today, Sunday, November 1st 2020 - ALL SAINT'S DAY, of Mrs. CATHERINE MUSOKO.
Mrs. MUSOKO, a VETERAN TEACHER who was fondly referred to by her SAKER BAPTIST COLLEGE students as "MA'A", and who also taught at the VICTORIA GIRL'S SCHOOL, the BAPTIST TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGE (BTTC), SOPPO - BUEA, and the BAPTIST BOY'S SECONDARY SCHOOL (BBSS) BUEA, passed away in DOUALA, at age 96.
She was MOM to SAKERETTES:
- Ms. JANET MBOTI NGONGI (Class of 1967)
- LATE Dr. OLIVE MBANGO MUSOKO (Class of 1976) and
- Mrs. ELINGE MUSOKO EKOLLO Class of 1978) and also
AUNT to SAKERETTES:
- Ms. Catherine Limunga Lyonga (Class of 1973)
- Ms. Cecilia Limunga Lyonga (Class of 1983)
- Jill Elinge Agbeyegbe (Class of 1983) and
- Ebie Agbeyegbe (Class of 1985)
We extend our heartfelt condolences to our bereaved sisters, to their siblings
Barrister Ikomi Ngongi, Mrs. Mamue Musoko Kamm-Guillaume and Mr. Peter Jovi Musoko,
and to the entire family.
She will always be fondly remembered with gratitude for her service and greatly missed.
May her soul rest in peace.
