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Pa, the news that you have gone home really hit me hard and even my wife too. After the dedication of the Pinyin New Testament you called me to look for time so we can go out and eat achu in celebration. You even said to bring my wife along. I was still looking for the right time for that. I spent

Tribute to my father, mentor and prayer patner Daddy you were more than a father not only to me but also to my children. A roll model , my teacher. When shall we share our thoughts and pray again together? You thought me to serve God by serving mankind and that was just the life you lived. You saw

At the shocking news of the passing of Mr. Tening Mongwa, I couldn’t help to reminisce about the many years of service alongside him. My feelings are mixed. I’m torn by the pain caused by the loss of a friend, elder and mentor for several decades. Meanwhile, the rich legacy of a life well-lived chal

If ever there was a man so strict, self-confident, God-fearing, but also human, in representing his people, as far as I know, it was Akamentso Tening Mongwa. And, I think of him affirmatively as a man of many firsts for me, although sadly, I never told him this: One of the mythical names in Pinyin a

Rest in perfect peace papa. You were one of a kind and will always be in our hearts. We love you but God loves you more and i know that he has you resting comfortably in his everlasting arms.

News of Mr. Mongwa's death came to us as a total shock. We last met each other at the Presbyterian Church, Bastos in Yaounde during a service in December 2019. We have worked together on the Board of the Cameroon Bible Translation and Literacy Association (CABTAL) where he was Board Chairman. He was

My dear friend - Adviser-Brother in Christ, Your sudden departure is a shock to me. A few weeks when you met me we planned to do a number of things. We've not even begun when the Almighty has called you back to rest. I am left alone. I will miss your lovely visits and constructive conversations

The news of your passing got to me that fateful day like a veritable thunderbolt. It is unfathomable even as I pen down these few words to come to terms with the news especially as when we recently spoke there was no clue about any threatening ailment on you. Where do I begin this brief Tribute?

Faithful Servant!!! Dearest daddy Mongwa, Your departure to eternity saddens us all! But just like you taught us to always trust in The Lord our God in the midst of all uncertainties!! We know you are with The Lord because He wanted you at this time! Journey Well daddy till we meet again in Glory❤️

Asobo, (and Erin) sending my fervent wishes that the God of all comfort will hold you and the entire Mongwa family tight in this season. May your dads memory be a blessing to many. ♥️

Papa, I still can't believe that I am writing a tribute in memory of you. Words cannot explain the sharp and throbbing pain that your departure has left in me, but if this is the last time I get to say goodbye, then I will do so with the relief that you are at a better place. I have never referred t

Heartfelt gratitude to a man of quality and language perfectionist I praise the Lord for how paa Tening contributed in modelling hard work, diligence and excellence for me. As CABTAL's bilingual secretary and later on GD's Assistant, knowing that a document I was working on would end in his hands

You wicked hand of death you have snatched our encyclopedia Treacherous hand of death you have again deprived us of a visionary leader, as you did of Ariel Aloysius Akanga. You irrational hand of death you failed in your arithmetics, because you can't take away one from zero and expect a positive an

My loving Papa (Pa Mongwa). You were always working on something. I remember one of your books "My child as you leave home". This is one of the best books I ever read. You lived a very selfless life educating not only your own, but also ensuring others benefited from from your wisdom and knowledge.

Tribute to Akamatso Tening Mongwa Akamatso, your departure without a traditional handover has created a vacuum in the Pinyin community. However, we will forever remember that through your works the Pinyin mother tongue has become the Pinyin Language of international standard with ISO Language code 6

Linguist, humble, firm, frank, patriotic, wise, discreet, depository of secrets, ambitious, selfless, father figure, visionary, loving and caring handsome states man Tening Mongwa shall best be remembered by Pinyinians in the field of education and for his very good character. It will be recalled t

Dear Uncle, I remember how you used to call me “Nefertiti” even before I knew what it meant. Your confidence , your stride your dignity! Some people make us think of our childhood and smile. You were one of those. May you RIP with Jesus and the angels . love Michelle aka Nefertiti

Oh Papa, you were more than just a father to us, You were our teacher and mentor our source of Inspiration. Your passing unto Glory came as a shock to me in particular because we spoke on the eve of your departure and I will never forget these last words you gave me: "take care of the baby and his m

Mongwa Family, Although I never met Pa I have enormous respect for the legacy he leaves behind. Well done faithful servant.

My dear brother and friend Nkam Mongwa; My sincere condolence in the passing on to glory of your beloved father. I didn't get to meet him in person but during our time together, I've come to know he was a very good person and lover of his kindred. My dear brother, the love you have for your country

While families mourn internally their beloved one, I really wished I was one of the sons or Daughters of Mr Tening Mongwa to enjoy of a feeling of some one who has watched the goodness of Mr Mongwa from a distance, in his childhood. You discover later that I am a childhood friend of Nkam Mongwa whil

Thank you for the final blessings Papa Mongwa. Two Sundays before your return to the Father you gave my husband and I your blessings in a 15 minutes advice and prayers sitting on the last bench at the Douala Choir pews in PC Bastos. You prayed and thanked God for using us in His vineyard, you advis

Akamentso Teneng Monqwa, you came , you served , you left an indelible, positive and glorious mark through your wonderful works in the Pinyin Clan, Cameroon and the world at-large. If the world can be blessed with a person of your Caliber, we are sure of a rich legacy that shall keep the world movin

Rest in peace my Brother and Friend. The bonds that tie the Mongwa and Awa families transcend friendship. They grew their source from earthly fabric and grew stronger because of God's threading and will remain strong for eternity. We are grateful to God for the blessing of a brother and father that

Papa, your sudden departure came as a rude shock to me, i never expected it and wish it never happened this soon. You were not just an uncle to me;the reason i never referred to you as 'uncle'. You touched my life and many others by your selfless and countless acts of kindness,always giving and neve

In loving memory of the passage on earth of an angel and development crusader, Akamentso Ndee Tening Mongwa Akamentso Ndee Tening Mongwa, may his soul progress on to God his Maker, was certainly a tree of many different branches. He provided shade, sustenance, inspiration and orientation to many, i

We the members of Ekonghene Pinyin are grieved by the untimely death of one of ours Akamentso Ndee Tening Mongwa. As a Pinyin group we join all sympathizers and all Pinyin people as they celebrate the life of this great icon who helped to translate the bible into Pinyin language. He was a man of

You were a role model Growing up as a young girl in PC Bastos I watched you Pa Mongwa serve in the house of the Lord, while I didn't understand it then, now as an adult I look back I realized you were an example of what a true servant of God looks like. Through your actions you demonstrated what man

A life well lived. May Gods love and comfort be with the Mongwa family at this time. Mr. Mongwa was a highly respected individual with a heart of gold that extend over to his family and community. It was an honor to meet him and his wise words will always remain near and dear to me. Sending prayers

To the best and Loving father Ndee Akamentso Mongwa. Papa we loved you but the lord loved you more. You created a space in my life that No one can fill. You were an epitome of knowledge, wisdom to your family, the community and to anyone that crossed your path. Oh! How we going to miss the insight