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1934
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2022
Catherine OGBOLU Obituary
Reverend Catherine Ngboafor Ogbolu stepped unto glory on January 11th, 2022, in Miamisburg, OHIO, after a long, fulfilled life. She was born on September 3, 1934, in Ezi then Midwestern State now Delta State of Nigeria to Diokpa Alor (Awolor - Lion) Biechi and Omeakwu Kanyifunekwu Onwuka Biechi. She had her Elementary School education at a neighboring town called Onitsha Olona then proceeded to Ubiaja Teachers Training College and thereafter became an amazingly gifted teacher. She met and married the love of her life in Lagos, the then Nigeria Airforce Flying Ace - Flight Lieutenant Francis Chukwunweike Ogbolu of blessed memory. The union produced five children: Frances Emeliemuwa Osiki (Nee Ogbolu), Welimma Catherine Ogbolu, Francis Chukwunweike Nkemakonam Ogbolu, Martin Somawina Ayaegbunem Ogbolu and Cora Ogomegbunem Ogbolu, eighteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Catherine is an alumnus of the famed University of Ibadan where she had her post-graduate education. She was widely admired for her depth of wisdom, intellect, consensus building and comportment. She was the first woman to own and drive a car from her town, the first woman to receive formal education to the level that she did and is from the ruling royal family of Ezi. She subsequently opened her own Nursery, Elementary and High School known as Living Spring Schools that touched many lives. She was completely sold out to God, loved, adored and served her Jesus faithfully and lived for her family whom she lavishly and sacrificially poured into. Mom was a long time member of The Christian Redeemed Voices of Church of God Mission Benin City where she was also a Deaconess under the late Archbishop Benson Idahosa. Mom graduated from All Nations For Christ Bible Institute, Benin City and was ordained a Reverend in Church of God Mission, Texas, USA. Our mother was fiercely loyal, incredibly gifted, doggedly committed with an abiding faith in an unfailing God. She was a voracious reader, a violinist and 'fought a good fight, has finished her course, she kept the faith....' Services and Celebrations would be on Saturday, January 29th, 2022, at Only Believe Ministries In Botkins, Ohio.
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Memories and Condolences
for Catherine OGBOLU
6 Entries
Welimma Ogbolu
January 10, 2024
My mama extra special, it is hard to believe that you have been gone for two years. Thank you for always being there for us. We love and miss you.
Welimma Ogbolu
January 9, 2023
Mama lolo, as I called you. I miss you so much, but comforted by the thought that God is in charge of our days. Please give my love to Miji, and tell her that I miss her so very much. Rest in perfect peace until we meet again.
Welimma Ogbolu
February 2, 2022
My mama extra special. Life will never be the same without you. But thank God you showed the way to God. You always admonished us not to bring the name of our family to the mud. We will always strive not to bring any stain to our family name. You said various things that put smiles on our faces, we will surely miss you. But those words will bring us smiles and memories of you. You are our Hero. Rest in the Lord until we meet to part no more. Npio kom as we always said when parting. We love and appreciate you more than you ever knew. Kachifoh ma.
Ayin Obasogie Ukhuegbe
January 25, 2022
Dearest Mommy:
Your life was exemplary of what it really means to have unwavering Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
You lived a life of selflessness, sacrifice and love to your wonderful children and to those who were fortunate to know you.
You were a mother in Isreal to so many. You will only get to know in full the impact you had on so many lives when you see them in Heaven.
As the Bible says, precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.
As we mourn your transition to glory, Heaven is rejoicing at your joining the saints triumphant. Now you can sing with the hosts of Heaven as you loved to do here as a member of the Redeemed Christian voices for years! ( I can never forget looking out for the camera to zoom on you during the TV broadcast).
You will be missed sorely by your children especially by your baby girl, and all who knew you.
Mommy it´s not good bye, it´s good night.
Sleep on beloved mommy
Sleep and take thy rest!
Lay your head upon the saviour´s breast
We love thee well but Jesus loves thee best
Good night! Good night! Good night!
And in the words of Apostle Paul
You have fought a good fight
You have finished the race
You have kept the faith
Now is laid up for you a treasure
Which the Lord has kept for you and for those who love His appearing.
Hear your Lord and savior saying to you
Well done my good and faithful daughter
Come into your eternal rest.
Home free at last mommy!
You are now Home Free!
I love you mommy. Thanks for your legacy in raising Cora, such a gift to all who knows her.
Rest In Peace Mommy!
Ayin
January 25, 2022
Dearest Mommy:
Your life was exemplary of what it really means to have unwavering Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
You lived a life of selflessness, sacrifice and love to your wonderful children and to those who were fortunate to know you.
You were a mother in Isreal to so many. You will only get to know in full the impact you had on so many lives when you see them in Heaven.
As the Bible says, precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.
As we mourn your transition to glory, Heaven is rejoicing at your joining the saints triumphant. Now you can sing with the hosts of Heaven as you loved to do here as a member of the Redeemed Christian voices for years! ( I can never forget looking out for the camera to zoom on you during the TV broadcast).
You will be missed sorely by your children especially by your baby girl, and all who knew you.
Mommy it’s not good bye, it’s good night.
Sleep on beloved mommy
Sleep and take thy rest!
Lay your head upon the saviour’s breast
We love thee well but Jesus loves thee best
Good night! Good night! Good night!
And in the words of Apostle Paul
You have fought a good fight
You have finished the race
You have kept the faith
Now is laid up for you a treasure
Which the Lord has kept for you and for those who love His appearing.
Hear your Lord and savior saying to you
Well done my good and faithful daughter
Come into your eternal rest.
Home free at last mommy!
You are now Home Free!
I love you mommy. Thanks for your legacy in raising Cora, such a gift to all who knows her.
Rest In Peace Mommy!
❤♥
Kathy Bruns
January 18, 2022
I knew Catherine when I worked at DL. She would hold my hand and tell me God is good. Strange, but I would spend time with her to comfort her-but it seemed she was the one comforting me! Wonderful lady.
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