Bernard Chukwuemeka Odogwu (29 Dec 1972 - 25 Jan 2021)

Thinking of the years we missed …….. 💙

B knowing you was an absolute honour. From our days in St Thomas Apostle school you were a friend. You will be sorely missed but you will live on in your gorgeous daughter... Rest easy my Friend

Miss you more and more with each day that passes. Every day I go to call you and my heart breaks every time I remember I can’t. Nothing will ever be the same again and I ache for the life I had with you. I only wish we could have just a single moment more just to feel your hand in mine, to kiss you just once more.

Bernard is the reason im where i am today, the day my job in McDonald’s was over he sat me down and asked what im going to do. I never had anyone to guide me career wise so i was so clueless but he went through what i enjoyed where i see myself and he helped me get a nursery job, he encouraged me to be better, found a course i should do and i went on to qualify in childcare. So thank you Bernard for being there when i needed support the most x May you rest in peace and you will never be forgotten x

Gone way too soon. You will be missed dearly Dubem, rest well in the arms of the Lord.
Lots of love, Ozo and the Mmah family xxx

Gone too soon. We will miss you Dubem, rest well in the arms of the Lord. Lots of love, Ozo and the Mmah family xxx

RIP babes, I’m so shocked to hear that you’ve passed. My heart goes out to your wife and beautiful daughter aswell as other family and friends.
I knew you from primary school and you always managed to put a smile on my face with just your smile. I know you’re in heaven still smiling down
RIP my dear friend xxxx

To my dear, dear departed B.F.A.M...

It's taken me a while to write on here because I could never find the right words...
I cry, not only because I miss you so much, but for the people who never got to meet you.
Thankyou for making my last 30 years funnier, more interesting, louder, more disgusting, later, messier and far less sober.
You were the perfect wing man, you were the most interesting conversation, the greatest hug, the softest shoulder and the funniest moments..
Oh how I hope you knew how much I, and everybody who met you, valued and loved you.
Once the intense pain subsides, im sure I'll look back with a smile knowing I got to tell you how much I looked up to you, admired you, and how important you were to us all (albeit drunkenly in the Prince)...
What i didn't tell you was that I am not even half the man you were (I can almost hear you saying something disgusting about that last comment!!)
I will never be the same after losing you, but I'm glad...... because that means you changed my life ....

Thank you bernard odogwu.....
Thankyou

Love from Streatham place

Still can’t believe you’ve gone on to pastures new. Bernard I only have good memories of you. The biggest kid, and always down for a good chat about comics and video games. I can still hear your laugh, because when I think of you that’s what comes to my mind first. Sorely missed and definitely gone way too soon. Love Darrell x

Bernard, the first time I met you, I realised you were such a kind person and a great and loving husband to Sam and dad to Amelia. It's so unfair that you were taken so soon. Lots of love, Michelle, John and family xxx

Love you xx

As i blubbed out in my attempt at a speech at your wedding, I'd always wanted a big brother,  and because my best friend was with you I got one.
You were always there with the best advise, the voice of reason, font of knowledge and much more, we even went on brother/sister dinner dates so we could have the fish!
Even before my Robert was born you were the top choice to be his godfather, and what a job you did, always there for him as much as for me if not more.
Bob would refuse to see a new marvel film without you and that became your thing and if he was with you he never wanted to come home cos he was having the best time. I will be there always to help keep memories of you alive for Sam and Amelia, my only regret is that we were having so much fun we forgot to take enough photos together.
Love you lots B, rest well, xxx
Mel xx