Rev. Sister Emmanuella Nkengasong Fomenky

BIOGRAPHY OF LATE SISTER EMMANUELLA FOMENKY

Rev. Sister Emmanuella Nkengasong Fomenky was born on 15^th April, 1971 into the family of Chief Joseph Nkwetta Fomenky I (RIP) and Mrs. Cecilia Tumi Nkwetta Fomenky. She was the 8th of 9 Children from this union.  Sr. Emmanuella had her primary education from 1975 to 1982 at St. Anthony of Padua primary school, Kumba Mbeng, Kumba and then proceeded to Queen of the Rosary College, Okoyong (1982 to 1987) where she obtained the Ordinary Level certificate. She then attended St. Augustine’s College, Nso (1987 to 89) where she obtained the Advanced level Certificate Examinations. In response to the call to religious life, she joined the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Therese of the Child Jesus of Buea on 30^th September, 1989.  After novitiate training she made first profession on 15^th October 1992 and final profession on 30^th August 1999 in Kumba.

She then taught as a probationary teacher in St Augustine’s College, Nso.  In 1999 she obtained a BSC degree in Microbiology from the University of Buea.  In September 1999 she was sent to Loreto House, Ireland to prepare her for the formation of candidates for religious life.  Upon completion of her formation studies and returning to Cameroon, she was appointed first as Mistress of Postulants and later as  Mistress of novices for almost 7 years. After this service she then went to Hawkstone Hall, England for a renewal program in religious life. On her return, she was assigned to Christ the King College, Tiko as principal of the college where she has served till her death. From the time of her first profession till her death, she served the people of God as;

-        Teacher at St. Augustine’s College Nso        -         1993 to 1996

-        Postulant Mistress                                      -         2001 to 2005

-        Novice Mistress                                          -         2005 to early 2008

-        Principal, Christ the King College, Tiko           -         2008 until death

-        Bursar General of Sisters of St. Therese         -         2008 until death

-        Director of U.I.D.B-C. E.R.I                          -         2011 until death

Sr. Nkeng also serve as the moral authority and rare leadership role at large for peace and stability to all the Fomenkys and related families.  She died in the service of God and his Church on 19^th January, 2013 after a very brief illness. She leaves behind a wealth of people to mourn, celebrate and continue her passion for God’s work which she so selflessly did while on earth.  Not forgetting to mention her maternal grandmother, her mother, a host of sisters, brothers, aunties, uncles, nieces, nephews and in-laws behind.

We will live to remember her as we can all bear testimony to the numerous examples she showed us by her way of life especially her tremendously outstanding selfless love, generosity and joy-radiating nature. May her gentle soul rest in peace.  We will continue to ask that perpetual light continue to shine upon her and let eternal rest be granted to her by the most High.

Amen!