Order of Late Pa Andrew

Order of Late Pa Andrew

Funeral for OWUZO OKOH Funeral for OWUZO OKOH
Mass Mass

FIRST STATION: IN THE HOME OF THE 3. You have prepared a banquet for me words Jesus taught his disciples: All Amen.
DECEASED In the sight of my foes. All: Our Father…
Priest: Praised be God, the Father of our Lord My head you have anointed with oil; Priest: Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord
Jesus Christ, the father of mercies, and the God My cup is overflowing. R) CONCLUDING PRAYER All: And let perpetual light shine upon him.
of all consolation! He comforts those who are in Priest: Lord, PA Andrew Owuzo Okoh is gone
trouble, with the same consolation we have 4. Surely goodness and kindness shall follow now from this earthly dwelling and has left behind Priest: May he rest in peace.
me those who mourn his absence. Grant that as we All: Amen
received from him. (2Corintians 1:3-4)
All the days of my life. grieve for our brother we may hold his memory
In the Lord's own house shall I dwell dear and live in hope of the eternal kingdom where The coffin is now taken into the church while the
He sprinkles the body with holy water.
For ever and ever. R) you will bring us together again. We ask this choir continues with the processional hymn.
Priest: I bless the body of Pa Andrew Owuzo
through Christ our Lord.
Okoh with the holy water that recalls his
LITANY All: Amen. MY HOPE IS BUILT ON NOTHING LESS
baptism of which Saint Paul writes: all of us who
were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized Priest: Dear friends, our Lord comes to raise 1. My hope is built on nothing less
into his death. By baptism into his death we the dead and comforts us with the solace of his INVITATION TO THE PROCESSION Than Jesus' blood and righteousness
were buried together with him, so that just as love. Let us praise the Lord Jesus Christ. The Lord guards our coming in and our going out. I dare not trust the sweetest frame
Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of May God be with us today as we make this last But wholly lean on Jesus' name
the Father, we too might live a new life. For if we Response: Lord have mercy journey with our brother. Chorus:
have been united with him by likeness to his On Christ the solid Rock I stand
death, so shall we be united with him by likeness Reader: Word of God, Creator of the earth to PROCESSION TO THE CHURCH All other ground is sinking sand
to his resurrection. which Pa Andrew Owuzo Okoh now returns: FUNERAL MASS All other ground is sinking sand
in baptism you called him to eternal life to praise RITE AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE CHURCH
Scripture Reading: Romans 6:8-9 your Father forever: 2. When darkness hides His lovely face
If we have died with Christ, we believe that we Lord, have mercy. Priest: I bless the body of Pa Andrew Owuzo I rest on His unchanging grace
shall also live with him. We know that Christ, Okoh with the holy water that recalls his baptism In every high and stormy gale
raised from the dead, dies no more; death no Reader: Son of God, you raise up the just and of which Saint Paul writes: all of us who were My anchor holds within the veil
longer has power over him. clothe them with the glory of your kingdom: baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his
The word of the Lord Lord, have mercy. death. By baptism into his death we were buried 3. His oath, His covenant, His blood
Thanks be to God together with him, so that just as Christ was raised Support me in the whelming flood
Reader: Crucified Lord, you protect the soul of from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too When all around my soul gives way
Responsorial Psalm (Ps: 23) PA Andrew Owuzo Okoh by the power of might live a new life. For if we have been united He then is all my hope and stay
R): Lord, remember me in your kingdom. your cross, and on the day of your coming you with him by likeness to his death, so shall we be
will show mercy to all the faithful departed: united with him by likeness to his resurrection. 4. When He shall come with trumpet sound
1. The Lord is my shepherd; Lord, have mercy. Oh may I then in Him be found
there is nothing I shall want, As a white pall is placed on the coffin, the priest Dressed in His righteousness alone
Fresh and green are the pastures Reader: Judge of the living and the dead, at says: Faultless to stand before the throne
where he gives me repose. your voice the tombs will open and all the just
Near restful waters he leads me, who sleep in your peace will rise and sing the On the day of his baptism, Pa Andrew Owuzo YES I SHALL ARISE
to revive my drooping spirit. R) glory of God: Okoh put on Christ, in the day of Christ's coming, Refrain: Yes I shall arise and return to my father.
Lord, have mercy. may he be clothed with glory. Through Christ Our 1. To You O Lord, I lift up my soul;
2. He guides me along the right path; Lord. Amen.
In You, o my God, I place all my trust.
he is true to his name Reader: All praise to you, Jesus our Savior,
If I should walk in the valley of darkness death is in your hands and all the living depend As the bible is placed, the Priest says:
no evil would I fear. on you alone: 2. Look down on me, have mercy, O’Lord;
You are there with your crook and your Lord, have mercy. The Gospel; good news of salvation was your rule Forgive me my sins, behold all my grief.
staff; and guide during your life, may it now assist you in
with these you give me comfort. R) THE LORD'S PRAYER your journey to the fulfilment of salvation which 3. My heart and soul shall yearn for your face;
With faith and hope we pray to the Father in the you so much desired. Be gracious to me and answer my plea.

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Christe eleison Christe eleison And to you I stretch out my hands. GOSPEL
4. Do not withhold Your goodness from me; Kyrie eleison Kyrie eleison Like a parched land my soul thirsts for you. R A reading from the holy Gospel according to
O Lord, may your love be deep in my soul. Matthew (Mathew 25:31-46)
5. To You I pray, have pity on me; COLLECT: 3. O Lord, make haste and answer me,
My God, I have sinned against Your great O God, Almighty Father, our faith professes that For my spirit fails within me. At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, when the
love. your Son died and rose again; mercifully grant, In the morning, let me know your loving mercy, Son of man comes in his glory and all the angels
that through this mystery, your servant Pa For in you I place my trust. R with him. Then he will sit on his glorious throne.
6. Mercy I cry, O Lord, wash me clean; Andrew Owuzo Okoh who has fallen asleep in Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he
4. Teach me to do your will, will separate them one from another as a shepherd
And whiter than snow my spirit shall be Christ, may rejoice to rise again through him.
For you are my God. separates the sheep from the goats, and he will
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the
Let your good spirit guide me place the sheep at his right hand, but the goats at
7. Give me again the joy of Your help; Holy Spirit, God forever and ever. Amen
Upon ground that is level. R the left. Then the king will say to those at his right
Now open my lips, Your praise I will sing. hand, 'Come, O blessed of my Father, inherit the
kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of
REQUIEM AETERNAM FIRST READING wisdom 3:1-6 SECOND READING (2nd Corinthians 4:14- the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food,
Requiem Aeternam, dona eis Domine et lux A reading from the Book of Wisdom 5:1, 25-28) I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a
perpetua luceat eis stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and
Te decet hymnus Deus in Sion; et tibi reddetur The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I
A reading from the second Letter of saint Paul to
votum in Ierusalem. and no torment will ever touch them. In the eyes was in prison and you came to me. Then the
the Corinthians
Exaudi orationem meam, ad ter omnis caro of the foolish they seemed to have died, and their righteous will answer him, Lord, when did we see
veniet. Requiem etc… departure was to be an affliction, and their going you hungry and feed you? or thirsty and give you
Brethren, we know that he who raised the Lord
from us to be their destruction; but they are at drink? And when did we see you a stranger and
Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us his
peace. For though in the sight of men they were welcome you, or naked and clothe you? and when
Priest: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, presence, for it is all for your sakes, so that as
punished, their hope is full of immortality. Having did we see you sick or in prison and visit you? And
and of the Holy Spirit. grace extends to more people, it may increase
been disciplined a little, they will receive great the king will answer them, Truly, I say to you, as
All: Amen thanksgiving, to the glory of God. So we do not
good, because God tested them and found them you did it to one of the least of these my brethren,
lose heart, though our outer man is wasting away
worthy of himself: like gold in the furnace he tried you did it to me. Then he will say to those at his left
Priest: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and our inner man is being renewed every day, for this
them; and like a sacrificial burnt offering he hand, depart from me, you cursed, Into the eternal
the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy slight momentary affliction is preparing for us an
accepted them. In the time of their visitation they fire prepared for the devil and his angels; for I was
Spirit be with you all. eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison,
will shine forth. And will run like sparks through hungry and you gave me no food I was thirsty and
All: And with your spirit. because we look not to the things that are seen but
the stubble. They will govern nations and rule you gave me no drink I was a stranger and you did
to the things that are unseen; for the things that
over peoples, and the Lord will reign over them not welcome me, Naked and you did not clothe
Priest: Brethren let us acknowledge our sins, are seen are transient, but the things that are
forever. Those who trust in him will understand me, Sick and in prison and you did not visit me.
unseen are eternal. For we know that if the earthly
and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred truth, and the faithful will abide with him in love,
tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building Then they also will answer, Lord, when did we see
mysteries. because grace and mercy are upon his elect.
from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in you hungry or thirsty or a stranger, or naked or sick
Reader: The word of the Lord. or in prison, and did not minister to you? Then he
the heavens.
Priest & All: I confess to Almighty God, and to All: Thanks be to God will answer them, Truly, I say to you, as you did it
you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly not to one of the least of these, You did it not to
Reader: The word of the Lord.
sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I RESPONSORIAL PSALM me. And they will go away into eternal
All: Thanks be to God.
have done and in what I have failed to do, (all R. O Lord, listen to my prayer punishment, but the righteous into eternal life,
striking their breast saying) through my fault,
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Mathew25:34)
through my fault, through my most grievous 1. O Lord, listen to my prayer;
Turn your ear to my appeal. Alleluia Alleluia
fault. Therefore, I ask the most blessed Mary Priest: The Gospel of the Lord.
You are faithful, you are just, give answer Come, O blessed of my father, says the Lord;
ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you my All: Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.
Do not call your servant to judgement, Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the
brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord
For in your sight no one living is justified. R foundation of the world.
our God. HOMILY
Alleluia Alleluia All sit for the homily
KYRIE 2. I remember the days that are past;
Kyrie eleison Kyrie eleison I ponder all your works.
I muse on what your hand has wrought’

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PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL life to your servant, Pa Andrew Owuzo Okoh 3. like the grass on the lawn, Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of Hosts Heaven and
Priest: As we gather in the presence of God our whom you have called from this life. Give He will pass by the way and be gone, earth are full of your glory
Father, who raised his Son Jesus Christ from the consolation to those who mourn, and may we who A lesson to learn, we walk Hosanna in the highest
death, let us pray that he may give comfort to the are still on our earthly journey always seek to But once there's no return, Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
living and eternal rest to those who have died. please you. Through Christ our Lord. Time is always moving on. Hosanna in the highestSanctus Sanctus sanctus
Chetam O-nyenwem, a chupuna 4. Man is longing for one, Dominus Deus Sabbaoth. Pleni sunt caeli et Terra
nw'odibo gi, chetam O-nyenwem, OFFERTORY For a song and a place in the sun, Gloria tua
Chukwuka Nnam O. Nwa nke mmadu Che uche Ndu yi For home up above where ev'ry day Hosanna in excelsis
1. Oge oga kpo nwa rapu nneya Is lived in love. Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini
Reader: For our brother Pa Andrew Owuzo Nwa nke mmdadu che uche ndu yi For rest when the journey is done. Hosanna in excelsis
Okoh who has departed this world; that through Oge oga kpo nne rapu nwa ya
this sacrifice of the Holy Eucharist, he may receive Nwa nke mmadu che uche ndu yi I BELIEVE THAT JESUS DIED FOR ME RITUS COMMUNIONIS
forgiveness of his sins and come to share with 1. I believe that Jesus died for me THE LORD'S PRAYER
Christ the joy of eternal life. we pray O Lord. Chorus: A sacrifice beyond my understanding
Nwa nke mmadu che uche ndu yi Offering himself in place of me Priest: Præcéptis salutáribus móniti, et divína
Reader: For families, relatives and friends who Gini gabu ugwo nduyi institutióne formáti, audémus dícere:
Oh how can I repay the Lord
are left to mourn their Loved ones: that the Lord Oge ife nke gesoli uwana
Nwa nke mmadu che uche ndu yi
may grant peace to their troubled hearts and fill Chorus: Father, to you we offer, All: Pater noster, qui es in cælis: sanctificétur
them with the courage to live through their pain. Jesus to you this gift we bring nomen tuum; advéniat regnum tuum; fiat volúntas
2. Oge Jesu g' esi n'igwe bia
We pray O Lord. Holy Ghost accept this offering, tua, sicut in cælo, et in terra. Panem nostrum
Nwa nke mmadu che uche ndu yi
Oge ochichi ga agbachi n'igwe Which we offer unto you cotidiánum da nobis hódie; et dimítte nobis débita
Reader: For ourselves: that as we journey Nwa nke mmadu che uche ndu yi nostra, sicut et nos dimíttimus debitóribus nostris;
through life, we may have our eyes fixed on our 2. I believe all that the scripture says et ne nos indúcas tentatiónem; sed líbera nos a
heavenly home and strive to please the Lord in 3. N' oge nsogbu n' oge awuli About the love beyond my understanding malo.
every aspect of our lives. We Pray O Lord. Nwa nke mmadu che uche ndu yi Forgiveness beyond comprehension
N'oge ncha anyi n' one en'uwa Oh how can I repay the Lord Priest: Líbera nos, quæsumus, Dómine, ab
Reader: For the grace of a happy death: that at Nwa nke mmadu che uche ndu yi ómnibus malis, da propítius pacem in diébus
the hour of our death, we may be delivered from 3. Teach me Lord to love you as I ought nostris, ut, ope misericórdiæ tuæ adiúti, et a
all our sins and through the ministry of the angels 4. N' oge ndu I na oge onwu yi Oh teach me Lord to love you all my life time peccáto simus semper líberi et ab omni
be welcomed into our eternal home in heaven. We Nwa nke mmadu che uche ndu yi Spreading love wherever I find myself perturbation secure: exspectántes beátam spem
Pray O Lord. Oge I ga-rapu ife ncha Oh how can I repay the Lord et advéntum Salvatóris nostril Iesu Christi.
Nwa nke mmadu che uche ndu yi
Reader: For those who are about to die: that the PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS All: Quia tuum est regnum, et potéstas, et glória in
Lord may forgive them all their sins and that the 5. Chukwu bia nonyeli anyi As we humbly present to you these sacrificial sæcula.
angels and saints may receive their souls and Nwa nke mmadu che uche ndu yi
offerings, O Lord, for the salvation of your servant
present them to God the Most High. We Pray O Ka grassia ya dakwasi anyio Priest: Dómine Iesu Christe, qui dixísti Apóstolis
Pa Andrew Owuzo Okoh, and we beseech your
Lord. Nwa nke mmadu che uche ndu yi tuis: Pacem relínquo vobis, pacem meam do vobis:
mercy, that he, who did not doubt your Son to be a
loving Saviour, may find in him a merciful judge. ne respícias peccáta nostra, sed fidem Ecclésiæ
Reader: For all the dead, especially those of our MAN IS LONELY BY BIRTH tuæ; eámque secúndum voluntátem tuam
Who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.
Parish community and family members: that they 1. Man is lonely by birth, pacificáre et coadunáre dignéris. Qui vivis et
may find eternal rest with the Lord. We Pray O Man is only a pilgrim on earth, regnas in sæcula sæculórum.
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
Lord. Born to be king, time is but a temporary thing, All: Amen
Priest: Dóminus vobíscum.
Only on loan while on earth.
All: Et cum spíritu tuo
Reader: we pray in silence for our private Priest: Sursum corda. Priest: Pax Dómini sit semper vobíscum.
intention. 2. Like the wind in the tree,
All: Habémus ad Dóminum. All: Et cum spíritu tuo
Man has been rather reckless and free,
Priest: Grátias agámus Dómino Deo nostro.
Priest: God of mercy, grant pardon and eternal Thrown far and wide, he longs to settle down
All: Dignum et iustum est. Priest: Offérte vobis pacem.
Beside the stream flowing through eternity.

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AGNUS DEI Chorus: JESUS FOR ME All:

Receive his soul and present him to
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccáta mundi: This is my story, this is my song, 1.
Jesus my Saviour is all things to me, God the Most High.
miserére nobis. Praising my savior, all the day long,
Oh what a wonderful Saviour is He,
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccáta mundi: This is my story, this is my song,
Guiding protection o'er life troubled sea, Priest:
May Christ, who called you, take you
miserére nobis. Praising my savour, all the day long.
Mighty deliverer Jesus for me. to himself; may Angels lead you to Abraham's
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccáta mundi: Chorus: side.
dona nobis pacem. 2. Prefect submission, perfect delight,
Jesus for me, Jesus for me, All:

Receive his soul and present him to
Visions of rapture burst on my sight.
All the time everywhere, Jesus for me. God the Most High.
COMMUNION HYMN Angels descending bring from Above
Echoes of Mercy, whispers of love. 2.
Jesus in sickness, and Jesus in health, Priest:
Give his eternal rest, O Lord, and may
COMMUNION ANTIPHON
Jesus in poverty, comfort or wealth, your light shine on him forever.
All:

Receive her soul and present her to
Lux ætérna lúceat eis, Dómine, cum Sanctis tuis in 3. Perfect submission, all is at rest, Sunshine or tempest, whatever it be,
God the most High.
ætérnum, quia pius es. Réquiem ætérnam dona I in my savior I'm happy and blest,
He is my safety, Jesus for me.
eis, Dómine, et lux perpétua lúceat eis, cum Watching and waiting, looking above, Or
Sanctis tuis in ætérnum, quia pius es. Filled with His goodness, lost in His love. 3.
He is my refuge my rock and my tower,
V.
Ndi nso nke Chukwu nyerenu ya aka,

He is my treasure, my strength and my
Ndi Mmo zi nke Cheneke, zu te nu ya
JESU CHEKWABA MKPULU OBIMO power,
I NEED THEE EVERY HOUR Chorus:
Life everlasting, my daysman is he, R.
Naranu mkpuru obi ya, duru ya

Jesu Chekwaba mkpulu Obimo (obiya)
Blessed Redeemer, Jesus for me.
Duga n'iru nk'oye kasi enu.
1. I need thee every hour, most gracious Lord:
Jesu chekwaba mkpulu obimo (obiya)

No tender voice like thine, can peace afford. n'ulo gi do - o o V.
Ka Christi, Onye kporo gi nara gi,
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

Igahi ekwe ka mkpulu obimo (mkpulu
Ka ndi Muo-Ozi duru gi n'ezi obi Abraham.
Lord God, whose Son left us, in the Sacrament of
Chorus:I need thee, O I need thee; obiya)
His Body, food for the journey, mercifully grant R.
Naranu mkpuru obi ya, duru ya
Every hour I need Thee;
Re nu e-e-e n'ala ndi nmo
that, strengthened by it, our brother Pa. Andrew
Duga n'iru nk'oye kasi enu.
O bless me now, my Saviour!
Owuzo Okoh may come to the eternal table of
I come to Thee. 1.
Mkpuro obi ikere N'oyiyi, Jesu
Christ. Who lives and reigns forever and ever. V.
Nye ya ezumike ebebe, Onye nw'anyi,

Mkpuro obi ikere n'udi anwu ghi anwu
2. I need Thee every hour; stay Thou nearby;
Lee nu k'otogboro, lee nu ko guzoro
Mee kwa k'ihe di ebebe chakwasi ya.
FINAL COMMENDATION
Temptations lose their powers, when Thou art
Jesu ogahi erenata ure-e n' nin onwu
With faith in Jesus Christ, we reverently bring the V.
Duru ya duga n'iru nk' oye kasi enu.
nigh.
body of our brother to be buried in its human
2.
Chukwu a hapu ghi nwa ya, ka ore ure n'ili
imperfection. Let us pray with confidence to God, Priest:
Let us pray:-
3. I need thee every hour, in joy or pain;
Chukwu a hapu ghi nwaya, ka ona niyi
who gives life to all things that he will raise up this Father, into your hands we commend our brother.
Come quickly and abide, or life is vain.
Chukwu merie ili, merie onwu, merie
mortal body to the perfection and the company of We are confident that with all who have died in
nmehie the Saints. Christ, he will be raised to life on the last day and
4. I need thee every hour, teach me thy will;
Chekwaba obimo-o (obiya-o) ne be nso gi
live with Christ forever. We thank you for all the
And thy rich promises in me fulfil. May God give him a merciful judgment and forgive blessings you gave him in this life to show your
3.
Mgbe I ga kpo ndi kwere ekwe all his sins. May Christ, the Good Shepherd, lead fatherly care for all of us and the fellowship which
5. I need Thee every hour, most holy One;
Nu do opi ike nk'igwe, him safely home to be at peace with God our is ours with the Saints in Jesus Christ.
O make me thine indeed, Thou blessed son. mgbe I ga' kpo ha no gbara ndi muozi Father. And may he be happy for ever with all the Lord, hear our prayer: welcome our brother

Cheta mu o Jesu, cheta muo Saints in the present of the eternal King through to paradise and help us to comfort each
BLESSES ASSURANCE
Cheta mu o bu onye kwere Christ our Lord. other with the assurance of our faith, until
1. Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine; we all meet in Christ to be with you and with
Oh what a foretaste of glory divine, 4.
Onye iro biara izuru, onye iro biara ka The body is sprinkled with holy water and incensed our brother forever. We ask this through
Heir of salvation, Purchase of God; ogbue while all pray in silence. Christ our Lord
Born of His spirit, washed in His Blood
Ka obibi sie umunke chukwu

Chimo ekwela, Chukwu ekwela Priest:
Saints of God, come to his aid! Come All:
Amen.

Ka onye iro mkpulu obi metu maka to meet him, Angels of the Lord!

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Priest:May the angels lead you into paradise; may AT THE GRAVE SIDE Priest: You raised the dead to life; give to our dying for us, conquered death and by rising again,
the martyrs come to welcome you and take you to father and brother eternal life. We ask this in faith: restored life. May we then go forward eagerly to
the holy city, the new and eternal Jerusalem. Priest: let us pray All:
Lord, hear our prayer. meet him, and after our life on earth, be reunited
Lord by the three days you lay in the tomb, you with our brothers and sisters where every tear will
Priest: Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. made holy the graves of all who believe in you; and Priest: You promised paradise to the repentant be wiped away. We ask this through Christ our
even though their bodies lie in the earth, they trust Lord.
All:
And let perpetual light shine upon him. thief; bring father and brother Pa Andrew
that they, like you will rise again. Give our father All:
Amen.
Owuzo Okoh to the joys of heaven. We ask this in
and brother Pa Andrew Owuzo Okoh peaceful
Priest: May the soul of Pa Andrew Owuzo Okoh faith:
rest in this grave, until that day when you, the Priest: Eternal rest grant unto him O
and the souls of all the faithful departed, through All:
Lord, hear our prayer. Lord…….
resurrection and the life, will raise him up in glory.
the mercy of God, rest in peace. Then may he see the light of your presence, Lord
All:
Amen. Jesus, in the Kingdom where you live for ever and Priest: Our father and brother Pa Andrew
ever. Amen. Owuzo Okoh was washed clean in baptism and
The priest sprinkles the grave with holy anointed with the Holy Spirit; give him fellowship
Dismissal Hymn water …. with all your saints. We ask this in faith:
All:
Lord, hear our prayer.
GOD BE WITH YOU The coffin is now lowered in the grave
1.
God be with you till we meet again Priest: Comfort us in our sorrow at the death of

By his counsel's guide uphold you Priest: Since almighty God has called our father our father and brother Pa Andrew Owuzo

With his sheep securely fold you and brother Pa Andrew Owuzo Okoh from this Okoh; let our faith be our consolation, and eternal

God be with you till we meet again. life to himself. We commit his body to the earth life our hope. We ask this in faith:
from which it was made. Christ was the first to rise All:
Lord, hear our prayer.
Chorus: from the dead, and we know that he will raise up

Till we meet… Till we meet our mortal bodies to be like his in glory. We Priest:
Let us pray,

Till we meet at Jesus' feet… commend our father and brother Pa Andrew Lord, listen to our prayers for our father and

Till we meet… Till we meet Owuzo Okoh to the Lord: may the Lord receive brother Pa Andrew Owuzo Okoh, as he always

God be with you till we meet again him into his peace and raise up his body on the last desired to so your will, so in your mercy forgive,
day through Christ our Lord. Amen. whatever wrong he may have done. By his
2.
God be with you till we meet again Priest: let us pray for our father and brother Pa Christian faith, he was united with all your

Neath his wings securely hide you Andrew Owuzo Okoh to our Lord Jesus Christ, believing people. Now, in love and mercy give him

Daily manna still provide you who said, “I am the resurrection and the life. a Place with your angels and saints.

God be with you till we meet again Whoever believes in me shall live even if he dies We ask this through Christ our Lord.
and every living person who puts his faith in me will All:
Amen.
3.
God be with you till we meet again
never suffer eternal death.

When life's perils think confound you

Put in loving arms around you PRAYER FOR MOURNERS:
Priest: He was nourished with your body and

God be with you till we meet again
blood, grant him a place at the table in your
heavenly kingdom. We ask this in faith: Priest: Let us pray: Father, God of all consolation,
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God be with you till we meet again All:
Lord, hear our prayer. in your unending love and mercy for us, you turn

Keep love's banner floating o'er you the darkness of death into the dawn of new life.

Smite death's threatening wave before you Show compassion to your people in their sorrow.
Priest: You wept at the death of Lazarus, your

God be with you till we meet again. Be our refuge and strength to lift us from the
friend; comfort us in our sorrow. We ask this in
faith: darkness of this grief to the peace and light of your
presence. Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, by
All: Lord, hear our prayer.

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BIOGRAPHY OF 1. Chairman Ekuma Progressive union Abavo from December 1992 to December 1996
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2. Chairman Udomi Cultural Union from December 31 1996 to December 2002

ANDREW OWUZO OKOH 3. Chairman Abavo Health Center committee 2002 to 2003
4. General secretary Abavo Club association 1998 to 2021
Mr Andrew Owuzo Okoh was born on the 10th September 1938 into the family of late Okoh Ihiaele of
5. Member of Nigerian Union of Pensioners Abavo Chapter
Ogbeidibon (central) and late Osaigie Ngbonta of Ekuma, all in Abavo kingdom. In January 1946, he
started his primary school career in Holy Rosary Primary school now known as Osaigbobu primary 6. Member of A.I.T.A. Abavo Chater
school Abavo central and had his primary six leaving certificate in December 1955. On 16th January 7. Senior Patron, A.I.T.A. Ekuma Chapter
1956, he proceeded to St. Gregory Secondary Modern School Umunede where he had his secondary 8. Member of Ika South Teachers (NUT) obituary scheme
modern school certificate on 19th December 1958. In February 1st, 1959, he was appointed a teacher 9. Member Catholic Men Organization, Holy Rosary Parish Abavo,
and posted to Catholic School at Ute-Okpu then in Ika south LGA and now in Ika North East LGA of 10. Member of St. Vincent De Paul
Delta State.
11. A member of St Mary's Choir Udomi (known as Baba Choir)
12. Head of the Ika-Idumu six age group Ekuma.
In 1962, he left Ute-Okpu for Teacher Grade three Course at St Columba College Agbor. Upon
completion of his grade three studies in 1964, he was posted to St. Patrick Catholic School Ehor now
Urumwun Ode LGA of Edo State. In December 1964, he was posted to Iguovbiamwen Catholic School He was a great historian, always taking records and minutes of every event of the day. A great
in the same Local government area. philanthropist, a committed Catholic, a selfless man with a great sense of humour. A great
disciplinarian to the core, an educationist, a hardworking man that took no nonsense. A caring
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On 19 April 1965, all necessary requirements having been met, Mr Andrew Owuzo Okoh, got wedded loving man, co-ordinated and intelligent, a peace-loving father. Who went extra miles to get
to miss Emedem Ugborie Philomina from Odah quarter in Ute Okpu community, whom he had known things done for his Children. A pillar of peace to so many people. A man of great courage and
far back 1962. The wedding took place at St John the Baptist Catholic Church Agbor and it was blessed
faith in God. A man of great integrity, and respect for others no matter your gender and status,
with many children both male and female.
which reflected in his manner of greeting. In his little ways, he shared food items and little token
to a few poor ones in the community during festivities. A man, that believed that with God all
In July 31st 1966, he was transferred to Oba Zagbon-Nugu Catholic School now known as Obazagbon-
Nugu primary school, Orhionmwon LGA of Edo State where he taught for sixteen years. While in things are positive. A man that abhors idleness, mediocrity, and pomposity. A man that believed
Obazagbon-Nugu, he got his Teachers Grade two in December 1973 and had his associateship so much in communal life. A great teacher and father to many, a man of the people. Although,
certificate in Education (A.C.E.) from University of Benin in 1980. Immediately after his completion of we needed him more, God needs him most, and has taken him to be with him forever.
his A.C.E. course, he was transferred to Ugboko-Niro mixed Secondary School as Acting Vice Principal.
In 1986, he was posted to Igbekhue primary school and in 1987, he was again transferred to Pa Andrew Owuzo Okoh passed on to glory on the 4th of April 2024 at Agbor Central
Eghosasere primary school Eso as a Head Master, all these schools were located within orhionmwon Hospital after a brief illness. He is survived by wife, children and grandchildren.
LGA of Edo State.

Upon the creation of Delta state in 1991, he relocated to his state of Origin was posted to Local
Government Education Authority under Chief Onyekpeze F.A. to serve as an inspector of Schools. In
January 1993, he was transferred to Osaigbobu primary school as the Headmaster of the School, a
position he headed till he retired on 31st January 1994.

Despite the fact that he had nearly all his life in Edo State, he never distance himself from home. After
retirement from active service, he was privileged to serve as

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TRIBUTE TO MY A TRIBUTE TO MY
DEAREST FATHER AMAZING FATHER AND MY HERO
My dearest Father- you were a loving, caring, co-ordinated, intelligent, hard working and peace April 4th 2024, a day I will always remember in sadness. It's been a few days since you went to be
loving father. Who went extra miles to get things done for his children. You never loved one and with the Lord, but I don't think I have accepted that you are no more. This is not how I imagined
hated another. Though your voice and your presence have gone from my sight, but your loving you leaving us at all and it pains me to realize that you won't be there for us your children to take
spirit remains imprinted on my heart. Daddy, you taught me how to live without fear, but with care of you after struggling to bring us up, I can't believe that you are no more to continue to
love, joy, kindness, courage and faith in God. enjoy the fruits of your Labour.

You were always giving me encouragement and advising me to always communicate with my
Recently, I have been going down memory lane and I am proud that I was given the opportunity
siblings and to build a strong united force. All your life, you were happy with us because of the
unity among us (your children). Daddy, you believed on education and services to God as a bed to call you my Father. A man who loved his family deeply, A man who worked very hard to take
rock to success. So you made it that almost all your children are educated and all are Christians care of his family, A man who brought us up and taught us to live a life full of integrity, A
serving God at different capacities. supportive dad who was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. A father, A
friend, A man who was and remains my number one role model. I never thought there was
Father, I dearly missed your voice and the farm produce you sent to me in Lagos every year. Can anything you couldn't do if you wanted to, Dad, well except being able to avoid death.
I ever forget it. The degree of your love for your children can not be put in words.
Fare well dear father and continue to rest on the bosom of the Almighty God until we meet to
There are so many memories to speak about but that would need more than a book to write it in.
part no more.
Although I remember whenever we talk on phone, you were giving me information of every
Your Son, happenings which I cherished so much.
Pastor Chris Chukwuyem Owuzo.
If only you could feel the tears in the world you left behind a lot of tears has been shed and are still
falling since your demise. Daddy because a lot of us can not still believe that such a thing has
MY TRIBUTE TO MY SUPER HERO happened and it is the only way we know how to mourn. Once again I have come to realize that
you are a loss I can't replace, you are irreplaceable Dad, If you were not, people aside from your
My dad, my hero, you raised me up, so I can stand on the mountains ,you raised me up so I can family would not feel so much sadness and grief at your demise but that is not so because you are
be me, independent and also believe in myself, pass through storms of life and not be shaking
one of a kind and we are all sad that this one of a kind man was taken from us.
by whatever comes my way; all the moral and values you taught me has molded me and is still
molding me for greatness . You were real and genuine, a fine gentleman and I ever knew the
best father a boy could ask for I am writing this tribute with tears filled eyes and a heavy heart, but the Lord comforts me daily
with thoughts of the life you have lived, a life worthy of emulation. I believe above all things that
Dad, you were a man that believes that “a man does not need to save money before training you have gone to be with the Lord.
his children in school”. I still remember your quote, a child is a weekly or monthly contribution in
educational pursuit. Dad, you were a man that gave hope when we were hopeless, you Continue to Rest in perfect peace my hero.
triggered determination, when we were less determined. A Philanthropist and charisma. You I love you and will forever be grateful for having you as my father.
will always be my SUPER HERO. DAD. Rest in peace
Your Son
From Owuzo Paul
(second son)
Innocent Owuzo

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MY TRIBUTE TO MY FATHER TRIBUTE TO MY BELOVED FATHER

In loving memory of my dear father late Pa Andrew Owuzo Okoh, who touched our lives with Baba, I was shocked the day you left us in this wild world, and I was right there with you in the
kindness, wisdom, and unwavering love. His presence brought light and warmth to our days, hospital but little did I not know that you were already leaving, Baba, you were the best daddy
and his guidance shaped the path we walk. A pillar of strength, a source of comfort, and a anyone could have, your advice to me from childhood is what is keeping me till now, you saw me
through during my educational pursuit. I and husband and children will miss you much. We love
beacon of hope, his legacy will forever live on in our hearts. Rest in peace, dear father, knowing
you but God loves you most, continue to rest in the bosom of the lord amen.
you are cherished and missed beyond words
Your daughter
Your Son Mrs Lovelyn Offor
Chukwuka Peter Owuzo

TRIBUTE TO MY GRANDPA
TRIBUTE TO MY LOVELY DADDY. Dear Grandpa,
Dad, it is still a dream to me that you are no longer on this planet earth. I know you just As I sit down to write this tribute to you, my heart is heavy with the weight of your absence, yet
changed a location to be with the lord because a man in Christ does not die but only changes a overflowing with gratitude for the life you lived and love you shared. You were more than just
my grandfather, you were a guiding light, a source of strength, and a wellspring of wisdom. I will
location. I am grateful to God to have had you as my father. You sacrificed your luxury life to
never forget the way you always had a smile on your face and a story to tell. Your sense of
give me education. Your pieces of advice Have reshaped my life. I don't forget this ”Don't get
humour, your kindness and your unwavering love for your family were just a few of the qualities
into trouble, if you do and I am invited, I will not come.” You were not always with me all the
that made you truly exceptional, you have a way of making everyone cared for and valued.
time but these words of advice never left my memory. Today I am glad to say that you were
never invited one day that I got into trouble. I will not disappoint you even though you are not Your legacy lives on, the lessons you taught me to be kind, to work hard, to cherish family and
with me physically. I will continue to uphold the moral values you taught me. My consolation is to never lose sight of what truly Matters in life. Your words of wisdom continue to guide me,
that you died in Christ. Rest on daddy. I will forever miss you. comforting me in times of uncertainty and inspiring me to be the best version of myself. Though
you may no longer be physically present with us, your spirit lives on in stories we share, the
Your lovely daughter, values we uphold, the love that binds us together as a family. I am grateful for the time we had
Mrs Isabor Franca Victor together, for the laughter we shared, and for the love that always connect us.

Grandpa, you may be gone, but you will never be forgotten. Your legacy of love, kindness, and
TRIBUTE TO MY FATHER strength will live on in our hearts forever. Rest in peace, knowing that you were deeply loved
and will be sorely missed. Until we meet again,
Dad, I thank God for your life. you were a good father that cares about his children, and other
people's children, and love and care for his community, my daddy will encourage you to Owuzo Miracle Isiomah
succeed in life with words of advice and with his money, daddy taught us about being honest (Your granddaughter.)
and daddy used to say; good name is better than riches. A man that didn't eat alone no matter
how small, a man that will spend his last Kobo to save someone's life be it his child or not his TRIBUTE TO MY FATHER-IN-LAW
child, a man that gave equal love to everyone. Daddy, you remained a hero, daddy I love you so
You were just the best father-in-law anyone could dream to have, it shook me but because I know where
much. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace Amen, good bye dad. you are right now, I seize to cry again, your love for my children especially Chidimma, Baba Rest In
Peace, we can never stop loving you even in death. Rest in peace till see to part no more,
Your Daughter
Your Son-in-law
Angela Ofor Chuks Abel

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TRIBUTE TO MY DAD, A MAN UNIQUE IN HIMSELF.

Dad, words are inadequate to express or describe you, you were a man of the people, a man who cannot
be hidden for one moment. You celebrated every moment of live, wherever you were, people felt your
presence and presents, your great sense of homour was nothing but the best. No one can regret any
TRIBUTE TO MY FATHER-IN-LAW
moment he/she spent with you. You had your own unique way of making people happy, smiling and
laughing and finding joy and fulfilment.

A great leader, a wonderful coordinator, a selfless hardworking man, a man who does not follow the Dear father-in-law you are incredibly missed not just by your son or grandchildren but by me
crown but act with conviction, a man who cannot be pushed around, a man whose passion for excellence
is next to none. A humble man to the core, a strong man with vision and proactiveness. A man with high your daughter-in-law. I wish you knew how much I appreciate you and loved you, you do not
sense of vigilance and security consciousness, a man who was in full touch with his environment, a man
who knew how and where things were in his house. A man of order and procedure, a man that believed know how much you meant to me as your daughter-in-law, you were like a second father.
so much in documentation, no matter how little, the event or information might be.
Adieu daddy
A great mentor, a great teacher, a great disciplinarian, a great motivator, a great supporter, a great
defender, a greater Philanthropist, a man of truth, justice and fairness. A church man, a prayerful man,
baba choir as you were called, a father to all. A man who never supported idleness, laziness, mediocrity,
stupidity, foolishness, partiality and all forms of negativity for once. From daughter-in-law
A man who was very proud of his profession, even in the 1970s and 80s when teaching profession was Mrs Angela Owuzo
looked down upon with disdain, you were proud of your profession as a teacher. Due to the fact that,
your earnings as a teacher could take of little or nothing for your family, you became a great farmer too.
You believed so much in the future of your children. I cannot forget you usual parlance, no one should
relax and wait to share my property when I die oh, I don't have property to be shared, my property is
your education, the money with which I will acquire property for you to share when I die, I will invest it in
your education. You went out of your way to see that we your children graduated from higher
institutions.

Dad, you are one in a million, your style of making us feel proud, aiming for best, remembering who we
are, where we can from, not affording at all to mess up, even when you were not there was just amazing.
I still remembered when I made my intention known to you about my desire to go to seminary and study TRIBUTE TO MY GRANDFATHER
for the Catholic priesthood. After serious discussions, you concluded it with, can you? can you? are you
sure you can do it? After answering you in the affirmative, you told me, you have my support. Thus, this
support I enjoyed till I lost you to the cold hands of death. After my priestly ordination, each time I visited
you, you will still advise me before I go, and you never failed to appreciate me any times I give you a little
A life well-lived, a legacy forever. Grandpa was a shining example of love, kindness, and strength. His
gift. We always prayed together before leaving.

All the while, you were always heathy, since I grew up, you had only been on admission in the hospital warm smile and gentle guidance inspired countless hearts. Though he may be gone, his memory
once till this year 2024. None of us saw it coming that you will leave us this year. Well, thank you for
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allowing us celebrate your 85 birthday last year, we never knew that will be your last birthday with us remains, a beacon of comfort and inspiration. May his story continue to unfold through the generations,
here. Just like play, you took ill at the beginning of this year, you were in and out of the hospital,
everything was happening very fast, and barely three months, the word of the Psalmist dawned on us --
- as for mortals, their days are like grass; they flourish like a flower of the filed for the wind passes over it and may his love forever be etched in your heart. Rest in peace, dear grandfather. Your impact will never
and its gone (Psalm 103:15-16). The time we had much hope anticipating your total recovering was the
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time you sign out completely on the 4 day of April, 2024 a day I will always live to remember. fade.
I miss you day, I am proud of you as my father. You are unique, you are wonderfully strong. I can not
forgot you in a hurry. Your Grand Daughter
Requiescat in pace.
Milicent Owuzo
Your Last born
Rev. Fr. Simon-Stanley Nwaedozi Owuzo.

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TRIBUTE TO THE RETIRED HEADMASTER;

TRIBUTE TO OUR GRANDFATHER LATE PA ANDREW OWUZO OKOH (NEDI FADA)
It is just like a nightmare that our beloved and ever caring retired headmaster has passed on. It is
with heavy heart that I write this tribute, but the school and we the student has to bear it with
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his hands around you he whispered calmness since we cannot question God. Life is full of challenges but ability to help others in every

come to me, with tearful eyes we watch you and saw you passed away. Although we loved you dearly, spare, makes it more interesting. Without any iota of doubt, Pa Andrew Owuzo Okoh has made life
meaningful by impacting on several people through his knowledge, support and advice. Rest in the
we could not make you stay. A golden Heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest, God broke
blosom of the Lord our dear headmaster
our heart to prove to us He only takes the best From

From your grandchildren Melekure Vincent

on behalf of the Old Students Association

Maurice Owuzo and

Marvelous Owuzo (the twins)

TRIBUTE TO MY FATHER-IN-LAW: LATE PA ANDREW OWUZO OKOH

TRIBUTE TO MY GRANDPA April 04 2024, was a sad day for us, for we lost a very caring and loving husband, father, father-in-law

and grandfather to the cold hands of death for which we were not prepared. We always saw him as a

strong and healthy man.I am honored to have had the privilege to call the late Pa Andrew Owuzo Okoh
Grandpa, you were the best grandpa on earth, you thought me how to ride motorcycle, even your
“Daddy.” He was the only Daddy I had, the only grandfather my son had and we had come to love and
bicycle, you made sure we were comfortable anytime we come around, your life was just a symbol of respect him.Over the 21 years I had known him, I saw how caring and loving he was to his families and

love. I and my siblings will miss you dearly, grandpa rest in perfect peace Amen everyone around him. I saw how he was with his children, loving each one equally, there was no

favoritism with them. He had a lot of respect for them and the same was for his grandchildren.Daddy

was a very hard working man and he loved family.Daddy always went out of his way to help others in
Your grandson
the community.His grandsons learned a lot from him about the traditional way of life and for that I’m
Ugochukwu Abel thankful because my son had no one else to teach him and he surely learned from the best.When I

remember you, Daddy, I remember all you did for my family and I. Thank you for giving me the

privilege to call you ‘Daddy’ and giving my Child to call you Grandpa. We will miss you, but we will never

forget you…

Your daughter-in-law,

Ruth Ehisianya Owuzo

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