Published on: Thursday, August 18, 2011

JOSEPH OKECHUKU NZELIBE

(Onyenkuzi), age 82, passed away on August 9, 2011 in Cleveland, OH. Beloved husband of Faith (nee Filipak).  Dear brother of Emily.  Loving father of Adaora (Eric Schmiedl), Jide (Uzoamaka), Chika (Sally) and Sobechi. Devoted grandfather of Ezekiel, Arthur, Raluchi and Shanti. Brother-in-law of Zo Sykora (Keith) and dear uncle and adopted father of many. Born in Ihiala, Nigeria, Onyenkuzi is deeply mourned by his extended Umunwajiobi family, represented by his uncle Ven. Prof. Edmond Ilogu. Celebration of life memorial at St. John’s Episcopal/Anglican Church in Mt. Rainier Maryland on August 26, 2011 from 7-midnight. Funeral planned for Ihiala, Nigeria in Fall 2011. Donations may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve in Cleveland OH or to the Joseph Nzelibe Homegoing fund at www.microgiving.com/profile/anschmiedl