Durham, North Carolina
1942 - 2019
Dr. Onyekwere E. Akwari (Onye) Durham Dr. Onyekwere E. Akwari (Onye), Nigerian-American and first African-American surgeon on the faculty of Duke University, died at his home in Durham, North Carolina on April 14, 2019. He was 76. He brought vision and confident persistence paired with an...
Read MoreWords, no matter how kind, can not mend your heartache. However, prayerfully, we are wishing you strength and peace during this hard time.
Pamela and Michael McAuley
May 26, 2019 | Durham, NC | Coworker
Onye was a warm and wonderfully decent man with a constant sparkle in his eyes. In so many ways he led by example and epitomized the best in human character. To know Onye was a true gift. The world is diminished by his passing.
John Burness
April 25, 2019 | Durham, NC
Anne - I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept my heartfelt sympathies. Dena K. Farber (Scibilia)
April 24, 2019
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April 24, 2019
Our prayers are for you and your family.
We love you!
Peace,
Bill and jo Anne Jeffries
William M and Jo Anne Jeffries
April 20, 2019 | Durham, NC | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sandra Jibrell
April 20, 2019 | Washington, DC
My prayers are with the family. A great man in deed who left a great legacy.
Oby Anunike
April 19, 2019 | Columbus, OH
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Onyekwere Akwari. May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead. (Psalms 119:76)
April 18, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you in this time of grief. 1 Thessalonians 5: 17 "pray constantly"
April 18, 2019
