Ifueko Benedicta Uwaifo

Fueky, it seems like today that you went to be with the Lord. I remember very clearly our conversations amd your last moments. I wish we had more time together. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, skills and words of wisdom with us. You remain forever in our hearts, we love and miss you loads. Continue to rest with the angels dear sister. Thoughts of you fills my heart always, its me Gaski

I miss you so much Fueky

You were a big part of my life for over 20yrs, O how I always looked up to you for guidance..... during the week while going through the mainland, I couldn't help thinking about all the moments I spent with you...... was really tough doing that because I realized I don't want just the memories, I want now, I want the future with you in it, but really who am I to question God's plans, But God it really really hurts not having her here with us o but I can imagine that you really needed her to be at your bosom.

Fueks we will always love you, words truly fail us but it is well!

I remember 3 years ago when I saw 8 missed calls on my phone on waking up and wondering why Orhue would leave that number of calls! When I called her back and she uttered those words followed by a cry from her’ “ Ifueko has passed on” I was shocked and asked “Which Ifueko? To which she answered “Our Cousin” and I fell down beside the chair near me!!! Good God!! I couldn’t comprehend what I heard and a wave of tears rushed down my eyes and I just couldn’t get up! My darling Ifueko that pain still remain indelible till today and whenever Christmas is approaching i just can’t get over the 18th of December!
It’s still shocking because we the descendants of Obaseki family never prayed we will die young or even have an untimely death amongst us! Our prayers were to grow old and see see our children grow up too but alas God‘s ways are not our ways and we cannot question him he knows best! Please say hello to your kind fatherhearted father and greetings to Mama! We miss you guys and please continue to intercede for us al! Loveeee you! 

Three years just seems like yesterday,  seems like 3months.... or 3 weeks or ....3days...or 3hours since you were called to Glory. Thoughts of you forever fill my heart. Your powerful words ring in my ears whenever I want to take a decision....yes you know you had that much effect on me. So many times, I wish I could run some decisions by you to hear your unbiased, firm stand on issues. How we could always brainstorm on issues. You were the ultimate planner, the organiser, the rallying point for us all....."iye owa" like Daddy use to call you. I could never step into your shoes, I do not even want to try because I want to keep being the liberal vocal one unlike you who would say your opinion in a firm, calm way but yet stern. How lucky I am to have you as an elder sister to look up to. You taught me how to cook delicious meals and I am glad I learnt well because I remember you even contracted me to cook for one of your birthdays at Ajiwe and then always looked forward to tasting my variety of soups all the way from Egbeda..... I could go on and on but the memories will linger on. I am so happy I had the privilege of knowing and loving you as a sister and a friend, if the age difference was much more, you could have been referred to as my mum too because you played that role of assistant mum to most of us. So many friends I have made through you, right from FGC Warri all your set guys were my school Fathers and used to save me from punishment because they knew you. In Benin, in my Oil and Gas career to mention a few, even till date your good works live on. I know you are now our special angel with Daddy and Mama and I believe you will keep interfering for us as we continue on this journey called "Life". I replay your last moments all the time and I remembered in Boston when we went to pray and light a candle for Dad in Church for "All Souls Day' you said "the last moments that he had was the best way for a Christian to pass from this world and you wanted that when the time comes". I believe you were able to get that last anointing through the Fr. Ray and Fr. Godwill, may God accept your beautiful soul. Eternal rest grant unto Ifueko oh Lord and let Perpetual light shine upon her. May the soul of Ifueko Benedicta Uwaifo ( Onaghise) continue to RIP, amen. Love you sister Ifueko........I miss our laughter........love you so much and miss you like crazy........    it is me, Gaski...

Rest in Peace Ifueko.
You lived a good life and fought the good fight.
You made an impact in our generation.We miss you .
Sleep Restfully beloved soul. 

My Father's ways may twist and turn, my heart may throb and ache, but in my soul I'm glad I know; He maketh no mistakes!
My cherished plans may go astray......but still I'll trust my Lord to lead, for he doth know the way.. and He maketh no mistakes!.
Though the night be dark and it may seem that day will never break, I'll pin my faith, my all in Him;He maketh no mistakes! There's so much I cannot see, my eyesight far too dim,but come what may, I'll simply trust him.......He maketh no mistakes!
For by the mist will he lift and plain it all. He'll make through all the way though dark to me, HE MAKETH NO MISTAKES. 

“I write this tribute with a heavy heart, how would I have known that our unique friendship -a sisterly relationship would just be so short yet so impactful…. Another Precious one to me has left me!!!

I can’t believe you no longer here, I have no one to confide in like you, no one to speak words of wisdom to me in a gentle way like you do, no one to joke with that would reciprocate your unique laughter, Words fail me my dearest Ifks!

I thank God for that cold Monday morning I sighted you in your green turtle neck sweater, you sat a few rows away from me in the lecture hall in Dundee, Scotland. We introduced ourselves and when I realised you were Benin I automatically knew we’ll be friends. We went through ups and downs in school but we pulled through, oh yes we did by God’s special grace!!! I was so proud you made a distinction as I knew how hardworking and determined you were; always so gentle even in crisis. You welcomed me into your life with open arms, and your beautiful family, oh your beautiful knitted family …. Words fail my dearest Ifks!!

I came back from the UK unplanned just over a year ago and you my dearest sister welcomed me into your home, your husband was at the airport to pick me up that early September morning and you were home waiting patiently for me with open arms …. Oh, I bless God for the day I met you …. such a kind soul you were. You made sure I was comfortable on my return, you literally took me in. Words fail me my dearest Ifks!!!

I remember getting multiple invites for Owen’s birthday and I had to respond to say how can I miss it as a virtual panning committee member. Now thinking about it I guess you just wanted me to be around by all means and you wanted me to see you for the last time (my thoughts). Words fail me Ifks!!!!

I never told you this verbally but you were and would remain one the closest to a best friend (I don’t believe I have any) to me. I remain eternally grateful to God for the grace to have met a special being He created. Sometimes I ponder on how we bonded so well considering the 10years age gap between us … Words fail me Ifks!!!!!

We have been instructed by Our Creator to give thanks in all situations for that is His will for us in Christ Jesus (1Thessalonians 5:18) for Blessed are those that mourn for they shall be comforted (Mathew 5:4).  On behalf of friends and acquaintances you made in Dundee, we thank God for the unique opportunity to have been a part of your life journey. I mourn you, we mourn you dearest Sister …God knows how much I will miss you, how much I miss you already …”

Rest in perfect peace my dearest Mrs Uwaifo.... Sleep well my fighter … Jesus Loves you more till we meet again….

Ifueks,

“Truer words were never spoken when Tavares sang "heaven must be missing an angel" 2 years after your birth, because an angel is truly what you are. But it seems heaven has reclaimed what it once lost

Words aren't enough to express how much you are missed and I think about you everyday, wondering why you were taken so abruptly but just because you are gone doesn’t mean you are no more. I will always hold you close to my heart and cherish the time I got to share with you

I can literally see you worrying about those you have left behind most especially Owen but you can rest peacefully; assured in the knowledge that we've got your back. Ya pips gat it covered, no shaking!!!!!

The void created by the sudden death of my best friend and colleague will not be filled. She was someone I took for granted would be around for much longer.

Ifueko was a selfless and dedicated professional – undemonstrative, industrious and highly intelligent. These qualities made her easy to admire but what made her truly special -and endeared her to many- was her warmth and generosity of spirit. Ifueko was unfailingly kind, fair minded and even tempered. Ifueko was always ready to listen, quick to offer encouragement and well considered advice. Now there is no one to talk to.

Ifueko, now that you have come to the end of this sentimental journey we call ‘life’ I would like to thank you for your love, friendship and kindness. I will remember.