ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Of great comfort during our sorrow were the expressions of

sympathy conveyed to us in many ways. We appreciate your
thoughtfulness and thank you most sincerely.

GOD SAW YOU

NGWA JOSEPH NEBA
God saw you getting tired,
When a cure was not to be.
So He wrapped his arms around you,
and whispered, "Come to me".
You didn't deserve what you went through,
So He gave you rest.
God's garden must be beautiful,
He only takes the best
And when I saw you sleeping,
So peaceful and free from pain
I could not wish you back
To suffer that again.
 PROGRAMME BIOGRAPHY OF JOSEPH NEBA NGWA

THURSDAY 21/04/22 Born on the 11/10/1962 in Victoria (LIMBE) was third in a family of six children of

Pa Thaddeus Ngwa and ma Helen Ngum both of late. During a visit to Tiko with
the mother he fell in love with the cousins there and decided to leave with them.
11.00 AM – REMOVAL OF CORPSE AND
He started primary school in ST. Joseph`s Tiko, later in C.S Bota amd finally GS

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12. NOON – LAYING STATE Njibujang Bafut where he wrote both the First School Leaving Certificate Exam
2.30 PM – DEPARTURE TO CHURCH and Common Entrance.
3.00 PM – FUNERAL MASS

He later gained admission into the Government Bilingual Grammar

4.50 PM – RECEPTION AND ANIMATION
School Molyko Buea and later moved to government High school Mbengwi where
9.00 PM – DEPARTURE FOR BAFUT he obtained the G.C.E Ordinary level before proceeding to CAST Bambili where
he made the Advanced level. He was later admitted to the yaounde University.
FRIDAY 22/04/22

Joe`s professional profile started with a job opportunity with the chase Manhathan

Bank in Douala and later on joined the Jewish construction company Reynolds in
7-8.00 AM – ARRIVAL IN BAFUT
Yaounde for the construction of the Hiltons Hotel. Still aiming for higher height s
10.00AM – MASS IN THE COMPOUND , he decided to go for further studies in Nigeria , he continues his work working
12 NOON – BURIAL profile with press book and served as books manager until redundancy was declare
1 PM – REFRESHMENT and he call the job

2 PM – TRADITIONAL DANCES
While as a child, Joe loved farming so much that when weekends were
6 PM – DEPARTURE OF MONNERS approaching his servos brother who did not like going to the farm was always
angry but he was always jubilant and could even lead people who were going to
SATURDAY 23/04/22 the farm This habit continued even when he was still at work as he opened farms
at Batoke where he grew palms and food stuff . As if it was not enough, he bought
a bigger land at Wututu where he planted eru and foodstuff.
9.00 AM – READING OF TRADITIONAL RITES

10AM – ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUCCESSOR

11.00 AM – ANIMATION

1PM – DEPART TIME

 BIOGRAPHY OF JOSEPH NEBA NGWA TRIBUTES

There were many questions Joe left unansweard from friends and especially those Uncle, the laws above your death came to me as a shock because I had in
who know his educational background as a science student but trued out to be mind that you will be the first person to bless my certificate or the new career
writing and publishing very education novels for Higher Primary School and classes that have gone in for. I left you at the age of eight and coming ten years later,
and lower classes of Secondary Schools. Popular among them are the Golden Arrow I could still make out the road leading to the house in which I met you at

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and Manka`a which gained a lot of interest A good stuff is still pitted up due to his Mbende Street Daddy was amazed to note that I could still recognize the
road.
deteriorating health, he could not so out for promotion.
Uncle Joe no one can ask God why he allowed this to happen so

soon for he knows everything. I will always join my brothers and sisters to
On the social life, Joe was open handed to every one not minding family, tribe on
pray for a peaceful repose of your soul.
nationality. He could even prefer to attend to a non-family person before listening to Ngwa Gabicle Mbang
a family person. In other words, his generosity was unlimited. He had likeness for Germany
football especially Asernal united of England though not doing well in the premier

league today. He took on a religious activity by posting reflections and many who Daddy l remember how you always call me daughter. Is it a dream my
read them were well touched and called for conversation. beloved Father is gone? The best daddy super daddy my role model you are

the best, you thought me all the value l have today, being a God fearing and
Joe first suffered from a strake in 2018 but was still able to go about some responsible woman l learn that from you a legend that trained so many
light activities around him. In the night of Thursday 17th March 2022, he went into a children even though they were not your children you love them equally
coma and the whole of the right side of the body became knob and was unable to like your owe children l call him Father Of All Nation. Hey Dad, you have
fought a good fight and run a good race. l admired you because you did
speak was then admitted in the regional hospital Limbe. The only time he spoke was
everything to make it right with God. Daddy I will miss you so much. You
when he told a medical staff that he wanted to go and rest.
are an Angel dad l pray you meet saint Joseph and let your spirit inspire us
He finally went to rest as he wished on Friday 1st April 2022.
your children to follow your good examples . Love you so much my Father
May his soul rest in perfect peace. my sweetheart. Its now that l really understood all you thought me thank

you. l love you but God love you more Adieu Papa.

Ngum Relindis.

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Chaiii!! I don't know what to say other than to say your departure hurts so bad.
Daddy you were of peace, unity and harmony in the family even though at times
many people will misunderstood you.
You had a precious and rare quality most people lack. You never reminded
anyone of what you've done for them. You left goodness for God to judge. You
touched many lives. Daddy I deeply regret your absence because you did not enjoy
the fruits of your labor but I pray that the good Lord receive your soul in his
bosom.
Despite all the challenges you encountered you were always positive and strong.
Manka'aaaa!! Manka'aaaa!! Manka'aaaa!! as you will always call me. You were not a
perfect daddy but your advice and guidance will be engraved in my heart for ever. I
am writing with tears in my eyes and with a heavy heart.
Thank you for for everything daddy even though you did not say goodbye. You
are gone but not forgotten. Rest well daddy.
Your daughter
Loveline Manka'a
Dad, you were a man who had smiles to brighten my days each moment we
discussed.
You always made me feel good with your warm words of praises.
You always have good stories to tell but just as important, you were a good
listener. You were patient and kind and a very best friend i could find and talk to.
I'm proud to tell the world that you are my dad and my love for you will never
diminish. Much love Dad.
Your Daughter,
Diane.
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Farewell my brother........ You have always been by me since I came to
know you. Despite the challenges and difficulties that you faced, you
made us proud by your brotherly care and affection. A man with little
means but great heart. Thank you for the secrete lessons learnt from you,
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teaching us to always stand up for what is right. Thank you for the
beautiful moments shared with you. May your gentle soul rest in perfect
peace.
To my brother-in-law lying in state before us, I feel so bad about your
death. I have lost so many things, advising me and the family, taking care
of me and everything that went wrong in the family. Papa you took care
of everyone who came across you, no matter the situation you were into.
There are so many things to say but am not able. Thank you for the years
we shared together. You will forever remain in my heart.
Duty, decency, reliability, dignity, respect, generosity, wisdom: these
are all qualities that our uncle not only held in high esteem but practiced
everyday during his time on this Earth. Our uncle was a role model and a
great teacher. He thought and showed us how to be humble and
discipline in life. Equality amongst all the children he raised was a family
value he did with pride. Our uncle was an imposing figure of a man. He
was a serious and discipline man but he could never resist the opportunity
to have a laugh with friends and loved ones.we gather her today to
remember and commemorate his life, let us bid him farewell as we mourn
the loss of a lively, dignified soul. We love you but God loves you most.
You shall always be remembered by us evergreen grass.
Your brother's family:
Mella Ngwa Sabastian.
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Father of the people (Ta Beh) as the palace called you, and my mom upheld it. You
lived like the father Abraham of the family; kind and generous to a fault. I
deliberated writing this tribute, but like i told you before, I will not tell the world
nothing good about you, if i never said it to you while you were alive. I'm grateful

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that you gave me that opportunity to do so. I am still reliving that moment when I
acknowledged your existence and being over the phone as we discussed your plan
of cares and you said to me, "Son, you're making my dying days easy..." I was
elated to see you express your vulnerability with me, because you weren't one,
known for that. You were always perceived as a strong man, little did i know that
those days were around the corner. Father, you gave me and my siblings the
opportunity to be your walker in the most vulnerable stages of your life, and we
understood the calling and gave our utmost best. I bid you farewell with tears; as i
write, your voice keeps echoing in my mind, with flashes of video calls and
memories of my childhood. Not many will ever call me "Son" with a resounding
voice like you did, but forever you will live in our hearts and mind, rent free, untill
the day we join you and your maker. Sail on Silver Boy, Sail on By. Your time has
come to shine and no pain or sorrow will deem your light. Continue to watch over
us like always.
Your son, Bobdesto.
Minnesota, U.S.A

Daddy you took me in when I was just 7years old. You did not only see me
through school but you instilled in me strong virtues of kindness. I will not have
been what I am today if not for your kind heartedness. I am truly grateful for all
you did for me and others. You never for once asked for any reward for all you did
for people.
'Daughter' as you would always call me made me feel loved and accepted.
Thank you for everything.
Continue to rest in the Lord.
Adieu Daddy.
Emelda
.