MRS. MERCY N. OKOYE 1

ST. MARTHA’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 520 S. Lark Ellen Avenue, West Covina, CA 91791

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Mama at the young age

Mama at the young age

Uncle Mike & Mama when they were young

Dad & Mum on

their wedding

day

Mama at the young age Mama at the young age

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Egonaya

and

Mama

Mama

and

Bishop

Mama

during

Church

Thanks-

giving

Mama

and her

friend

Arukakwa

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Mama for Omugo at Umuahia at Queen’ house Mama pretty looking at Comfort’s wedding in 1881

Mama at St. Mark during Mothering ceremony Mama during so good during a wedding

Mama for Omugo at Umuahia

at Queen’s House

Mama at St. Mark

during Mothering

Sunday

Mama pretty looking at Comfort’s Wedding in 1981 Mama looking so good during a wedding

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A Day of Blessing and Thanksgiving to Glorify

Almighty God for Our Mommy’s Birthday.

Our Beautiful, Gorgeous, Unique Special,

Extraordinary and Wonderful Mom Mercy Okoye

Okoloko-Okachie-Bomboy Akwuete Nne

Umuagbala is 70 years. Akwuete is blessed with 9

children, 8 girls and 1 boy.

God has also blessed her with 39 grandchildren

and 3 great grand children. Her life has not

being an easy one because she lost her sweet and

handsome husband in 1987 in a car accident.

But our God Almighty took charge and control to

make sure that He is her source of strength,

courage and energy to keep on going. Please help

us celebrate and thank God Almighty for all her

achievements.

Josephine Agwuenu

(for the Family)

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My Mom Mercy is a woman of impeccable substance, hard working and never get tired or complain about anything. She is always happy, cheerful and ready to help anyone at all time either by giving advice or by being there for you as a support or just listening to your problems. She has proved that faithfully since 2001 when my husband got sick, she has been helping in so many ways to make the situation better. She is the source of support and encouragement for me, and a shoulder to cry on if I ever feel like crying, and she has been here for both my children and my husband. Sometimes I wonder where she gets her energy and strength from, then I remember that once you have Almighty God in your life everything is possible. My Mom has

God in her life every second of the day and you can see from her action that she is very caring, giving understanding and she showers everybody with a big Blessing of kindness. Mom you are a very awesome unique loveable truthful woman and I love you so much for that. My friends sometimes ask me how did your Mom became this wonderful and caring to everyone. My reply is; she is Mom to everyone she meet regardless of whether she gave birth to you or not. I remember when we were young and I always ask her why she cook with a very big pot all the time, she told me that she likes to have enough food for every child in our village so they can come and eat whenever they are hungry. Now, I know what my Mom stand for and the reason for everyone to love her the way they do. Mommy keep it up, you are a big Blessing from God and Angel that God sent to us, I love you.

JOSEPHINE OBIAGELI AGWUENU

Grandma, I thank you so much for everything you've taught me. I have been astounded by your resilience and commitment being the best person you can be every day. Little things such as watching you wake up every morning to do your exercises at the park (rain or shine) has given me the ambition to find my own commitment waking up every morning to run at least three miles. Also, observing how meticulous you were with cleaning every corner of the house, wiping down every table until it was spotless or even just fixing your bed neatly every morning gave me an appreciation for respecting everything I own. There is so much I've learned from you that if I took the time to write them down I'd be writing a book. The point is that you're truly amazing in every way grandma. You are kind, caring and special to all of us your grandchildren. You still seem to amaze me in everything you do and I thank you once again for being such inspiration to my life. I love you so much grandma for being a God sent to our family. Happy 70th Birthday. Ekene Agwuenu

Congratulations

on your 70th

Birthday

my Sweet Beautiful Queen.

( Ada Okoloko)

( Ada

Okoloko)

Grandma and Ekene

Josephine Obiageli Agwuenu

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The beauty of life is living for yesterday, today and

tomorrow, mama like a diamond you shine also like a

fresh wine you taste and you embrace us with passion.

Oh mama you had been a source of encouragement and

blessing to all of us. I wish you many more years ahead.

Happy Birthday Mama. Chisom Enuka

I thank the Lord for all

his mercy, peace and

love towards you, Mama,

you are indeed an

epitome of mother hood.

I thank God for your life

and pray that his will

keep and uphold you all

the days of your life. You

are a wise woman who

has worked tirelessly to

uphold a virtuous life,

your kindness,

generosity and

handwork has won you

favor before GOD. And

that is the reason he has

blessed you and will

keep on blessing you

with a wonderful life.

Well done Nnemu nkwu

once again I say

Congratulations and

happy birthday

(Second Daughter Mrs. Gold Comfort Enuka)

Mrs. GOLD Comfort Enuka

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Mama posing with her car

Grandson

Oby, Dad & Mama Mama, Jo, Oby & Nkiru

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Lady Queen Elizabeth Nweze

Grandson Mama posing with her car

Oby, Dad & Mama Mama, Jo, Oby and Nkiru

Mama and her only Son during his wedding, they are all looking very nice and beautiful, also her best friend Aruka.

Ngozi, Nkiru, Mama, Mama Ngozi, Sister Ifeoma

and Josephine during Chudi’s wedding ceremony.

Mama, Josephine, Tina her Mom and Elochukwu during a Party in Los Angeles.

Congratulation Mama for being an amazing women and wonderful in so many ways, your ability and eagerness to be the best in everything you do and the way you have raised all of us to be what we are today is a big Glory to God. God has been with you throughout the good and bad time. His favor will never lack on you and his Blessing will always be with you all the time.

I thank God for giving us such a strong, beautiful, hard working, Lovable, courageous, wise woman as our Mom. I am always please to stand beside you anytime to say that you are my Mom and I know that all my sidling feel the same way about you. May Almighty God continue to Bless and guide you in every way and give you health and strength to keep on going. We all love you Mommy, happy 70Th Birthday and I wish you many many more to come.

Love

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Mama having good times Nwankwo Okoye Mama & Ngozi cutting cake

Mama, Oby & Imma

Mama and her only Son during his wedding, they are all looking very nice

and beautiful, also her best friend Aruka.

Mama, Oby & Imma

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Mother is such a simple word, but to me there are many

seldom hard for everything I am today, my mother’s love

showed me the way. Congratulation mama is 70years; I

appreciate and thank God for keeping her till date. Mother

you are an epitome of beauty that have no comparison. I love

you for enriching my life in so many ways; you set me straight

and then set me free and that’s what the word mother mean

to me because without you there will not be me.

Your love, attention and guidance have made me who I am and without you I would be lost wondering aimlessly without direction or purpose nnem you showed me the way to serve, to accomplish and to preserve infect without you there will be an empty space I could never fill no matter how I tried instead because of you I have joy, contentment, satisfaction and peace.mom I have always love you and will always do. Nnem oma you are a wonderful mother so gentle yet so strong, the many ways you show you care always make me feel I belong, your patient when I’m foolish, you give guidance when I ask, you are the master of every task. You are dependable source of comfort my cushion when I fall, you help in time of trouble, you support me and I love you more than you know and you have my total respect. Amamadechanga, you are the best mom and am thankful for all the things you do, I’m glad my mom is extra special , I wonder sometimes how you find energy to do all things you did to be a teacher, a nurse and counselor to me when I was a kid. You are a chauffeur, cook and friend above all find time to be a playmate oh I can’t comprehend. I see now it was love that made you come whenever I call. Your inexhaustible love I thank you for it all.

If I had a choice of mother mama you will be the one I will select.

GOOD WILL MASSAGE TO MOST

LOVABLE AND EXTRA SPECIAL

MOTHER (MRS OKOYE MERCY

NWUDE) FROM THE LAST PRINCESS (EGO OKOYE-- EGONNAYA)

Akwuete Umuagbala, Nne di oramma, Ochiliozua, Omeluora, Odiuko na mba, Ojemba enweilo, Otigbu

asili, Ada Jesus. We are very proud to be associated with you

and to celebrate you today. The lady of all season.

May your days be cloudless and bring you happiness, joy, and peace each day of your

years ahead. We all love you so dearly.

Congratulations!!! Na ali na iya adaro. Meg (Ughanze Nine)

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THE INCOMPARABLE MOTHER FROM THE ONLY SON

(OBIORA OKOYE) I often contemplate my childhood mom, I am a father now and so I know hard work mixed together with fun, you learned that when you raise me long ago. I think of all the things you gave me sacrifice, devotion, love and tears, your heart, your mind, your energy and soul all these you spend on me throughout the years. Mama you love me as your only son and above all loves all my siblings with same never-failing love, you gave me straight and sweet security and then you did the hardest thing of all to make sure am happy with my siblings,. You let me separate and set me free. Every day I try my best to be a good father to my children like the good mother you were to me. Happy birthday the miracle and best mom

Obiora’s family

Pretty Lady posing again, Egonaya the baby. Mama and the Agwuenu family during Augustine’s Thanksgiving Celebration in 2005

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By Nnamdi Gwacham

As children, we can’t comprehend or fully grasp the meaning of a grandmother’s love. How wise she is, how much patience she has, or how much guidance she gives us by her example and by

her caring ways.

Years go by before we know and understand the depth of her

concern and the love in her protectiveness. But as we mature, we do finally understand and we can look back and see through older eyes and wiser hearts her unconditional love, devotion, and family loyalty. It’s these and many other things that make us realize how lucky we have been and how lucky we are to have this amazing woman – our grandma – as the centered root of strength and love in our life.

To Grand mama

You are the best!!!

Thank you so much for all that you have done for

us.

You have always been there for me.

You helped my hair grow when I was in

school.

You always somehow have Ulo for me anytime I

get the craving.

Thank you for your wonderful cooking.

Thank you for your encouragement in everything

we do, in school, work or sports.

With this I wish you the best 70th

Birthday ever! Wishing you many more years

ahead.

Looking forward to the day that my children will

get to meet you and witness your

greatness mama.

Keep that tenacity you have and your beautiful

smile.

Happy Birthday Mama!

Love Always

Adaobi

GRANDMA, YOU ARE THE BEST

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Lady Queen Nweze and her boys. Egonaya always posing and taking pictures.

Akuadi and Egonaya posing for the camera. Pretty Lady posing again, Egonaya the baby.

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This ladies look like they are performing in a movie , don’t they look very nice and beautiful especially Mama and Aunty Kate.

Mama look like she is just 40 years old. Ladies you are just too much.

Aunty Kate, Mama, Uloma and Josephine Josephine posing for a picture

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Aunty Kate, Mama, Uloma and Josephine.

Brigdet, Mama, Meg and Father Muoneke in Houston Texas during Obi's naming ceremony.

Mama holding Obi Izuakor during his naming ceremony in Houston Texas.

Mama after

church service

at St. Martha’s

Church in West

Covina looking

beautiful.

Mama and Josephine at a party in Los Angeles.

Mama’s grand daughter

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Ify at the track meet throwing shoot put. Chiko, Ify and Friends.

Nnamdi and Ify at track meet.

Ify and Ngozi & Ifunanya having fun

Ify and Ngozi always posing. Ify, Ngozi posing for a picture

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Mama with her relative at Umudioka, during a Thanksgiving celebration in 2001.

Mama with her Children during her only son Obiora Okoye’s wedding in 1997.

Mama when she came to America first in 1996, looking very

young and pretty.

Mama with her Children during her only son Obiora Okoye’s wedding in 1997.

Dan, Austin, Oby, Josephine and Mama during the Thanksgiving

celebration in 2005 for Austin.

Our Family during Bishop visit at St. Martha’s Church in West Covina.

Mama posing with her car

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Everyone so happy and cheerful .

Mother’s day morning getting ready for church.

Mom and Josephine on mother’s day Ready for church on mother’s day

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Mom and Josephine on mother’s day.

Mama after

church service

at St. Martha’s

Church in West

Covina looking

beautiful.

Mama, Ego, Ifeoma & Josephine Mama, Chiko and Ego posing

Mama and

Ifeoma

posing

Mama dancing and having fun

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Ifeyinwa looking so pretty

Nkechi

looking so

beautiful

Chief Abaco and Mrs Gold Enuka looking so good

Mama and her grandsons posing at home.

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Obi the only Son with his wife during Ngozi’s wedding ceremony last year at Enugu.

Mama and Josephine after Church service

Mama looking beautiful at a party

Mama’s grand daughter ngozi and her children

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Mama and Ngozi at the store Mama’s grand son- Ifeanyi

Mama, Ngozi and Josephine during Ngozi’s prom

Mama and her grandchildren in 2001 after a Thanksgiving celebration at the family house.

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Mama and Helina

Family and friends at Ngozi’s graduation in 2011.

Mama and her friend Arunne

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Nkiru, Mama, Ngozi and Josephine.

Mama and Ngozi during prom.

Mama and the children having fun as always.

Mama & Ngozzi

Ngozi, Mama and Ifunaya.

Mama and us dancing during Ngozi’s prom.

Sir. Omekaodinma and Lady Ifenyinwa.

Nkiru, Mama, Ngozi and Josephine Mama and Ngozi

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Mama, Ekene and Helina at the graduation

Mama dancing at a party Mama, Ngozi posing as always Josephine, Mama and Nkiru posing

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Mama looking very sexy, beautiful in American way with her sunshade and hat.

Mama, Josephine, Ify and Ngozi

Mama and Adobi

Mama and Ekene

Mama and Ngozi Mama’s grandson

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Our family during the confirmation ceremony of Ifeoma and

Nonso at the Church in West Covina.

Obi the only Son with his wife during Ngozi’s wedding

ceremony last year at Enugu.

Chief & Mrs. Chike Amaobi

Chief Abaco Enuka and Family.

Mr. and Mrs. Ifeanyi Umeba

Mama praying during the ceremony at our house.

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Mama and her American grand children after church service

in West Covina

Mama and Mr. Tony Ikebudu during Austin thanksgiving ceremony in 2005.

Nkechi and Akuadi during Ngozi's

wedding ceremony at Enugu in 2010.

Mama, Comfort, Nkiru, Queen, Josephine and Nkechi with

little Ekene and little Adaobi in 1988

Mama and her friends.

Mama and her American grand children after Church service in West Covina. The grandsons, all looking handsome like dear grand daddy

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Mr. Obi Okoloko and Chi-chi Okoye posing in their living room.

Mr. Larry and

Ngozi and

their children

posing for the

camera.

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Mr. Obi Okoye Okoloko Okachia Bomboy and his Family. Obi’s two boys posing for the camera.

Sir. IK

Nweze

and

Queen

Nweze

and

their

Family

posing

for the

camera

in their

living

room.

Sir IK Nweze and lady Queen Nweze and their family posing for the camera in their living room

Obi’s two boys posing for the camera

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Chiko is always posing and having fun.

Mr. Gwacham and Family, all smiling. Nnamdi is so handson and ready to dance

Ifunanya posing, she is so pretty

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Nnamdi, Obum and Nkiru posing. Mr. Gwacham and his sons, Nnamdi and Obum.

Mama posing as usual and having fun. Mama smiling and enjoying, she loves it.

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Chi-Chi, Levi, Josephine and Augustine in 2005.

Meg, Matt, Josephine and Augustine during thanksgiving Party For his recovery in 2005.

Mama and Nkiru posing in a party at Los Angeles. Mama;s grand daughter

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Mama, Josephine and her 2 daughters, Ifeoma and Ngozi at an

occasion in Los Angeles.

Mama, Queen and Ngozi during her traditional marriage in 2001.

The ladies in their ashebi fashion, all looking gorgeous

Mama, her family and some inlaws

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Josephine, Mama, Helen, Antonia and Imma posing at an occasion in Los Angeles.

Mama’s Grandsons.

Mama, Nkiru, Bishop and Josephine after Church service at St. Martha's Episcopal Church.

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All the girls in our Family after our Daddy’s one year memorial ceremony in 1988.

Ify, Mama and Ngozi Mama looking so gorgeous

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Mama, Ifeoma, Nonso and Ngozi at

Church after service.

The Family and Mama enjoying the

Christmas show at New Port Beach.

Mama’s grand daughter

Mama’s grandson

Mama, Ifeoma, Nonso and Ngozi at

Church after service

The family and mama enjoying the

Christmas show at New Port Beach

Mama’s grand daughter

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Mama and her children during Christmas at home.

Mama and her walk out friends, enjoying their outing in a restaurant.

Mama and her grandson at

New Port Beach

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