Charles Yao Fiakpui
December 25, 1949 – September 4, 2019
It is with sadness that we inform family and friends of the passing of Charles Yao Fiakpui on September 4, 2019.
Charles was born in Saviepe, Ghana on December 25, 1949 to Enos and Louise Fiakpui. From an early age Charles was a hard worker with a scholarly mind. In Ghana he attended Kpando Secondary School where he completed Form V (the highest level achievable) and received the best student award for three consecutive years. Following secondary school, he earned two degrees from the University of Cape Coast – a B.Sc. in Education as well as a B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry. He came to Canada on December 29, 1978 at the age of 29 and subsequently earned his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Saskatchewan.
With his mastery of school systems completed, Charles moved to Edmonton with his young family to test his skills in the work world. And of course, there too he found success. He worked as a pharmaceutical research scientist for ten years and as a result of his work in that field, he is credited in five patents and almost two-dozen publications. Later in his career Charles became a teacher (sessional lecturer and college professor), evidence that his work as a pharmaceutical scientist couldn’t quell his love of the scholastic environment.
During retirement, Charles enjoyed following national and international politics, listening to music, as well as watching hockey (favorite team: Les Canadiens de Montréal) and soccer (favorite team: Ghana National Football Team). In addition, he always made time for check-in calls to family and friends near and far. Finally, he was a proud member of the Southgate Alliance Church. Even when physical ailments later in life prevented him from attending church regularly, his faith in Jesus never wavered.
Charles is survived by his loving family in Canada and Ghana.
Wake
7:00PM Friday September 20, 2019
Southminster-Steinhauer United Church
10740 19 Ave NW, Edmonton AB
Funeral Service
10:30AM Saturday September 21, 2019
Southgate Alliance Church
3916 107 Street NW, Edmonton AB
Reception
3:00PM Saturday September 21, 2019
Southminster-Steinhauer United Church
10740 19 Ave NW, Edmonton AB
Rest in Peace my brother Charles:Isaiah 57:1-2 & Isaiah 26:19 Amen.
To the Fiakpui family, Our condolences to the whole Fiakpui family here in Canada and in Ghana. May the LORD comfort you during this difficult time. Roseby and Family.
Will always live to remember you uncle Charles.It’s sad that you left us that early.Only God knows and we thank God for letting us know you.Rest in peace our father and mentor
Having known you Charles was a blessing. Rest in peace Babamukuru till we meet again. Sisy Mary and children find peace in the Lord.
May your soul rest in perfect peace amen
Rest In Peace brother Charles. To the family, I am sorry for your loss, may the Lord give you comfort and strength you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this trying time. May you find comfort knowing that Charles in at peace in God’s hands. Amen
Our condolences and prayers to Mary and family
We can not question God why? May God Almighty welcome your spirit in peace…. Go well my father-in-law……
Charles was a real gentleman and very friendly to all people he encountered in life. My family and I send our condolences to Aku, Cudjoe, and Mary. May Charles’s soul make peace with the Big Man upstairs.
My condolence to Mary and family
My condolences sis Mary and Fiakpui family. MHDSRIP
May his soul rest in peace. To Aunty Mary, Kudjo and Aku, may the good Lord continue to comfort you today and many days to come.
My Condolences family and friends