Kokou Hova
September 26, 2015
Kokou Hova, 50, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2015. He was born March 10, 1965 to Dossou and Ablavi (Mlapa) Hova in Lomé, Togo. He studied law at Université de Lomé, Togo. He worked briefly at a law cabinet, then with a non-governmental organization that focused on human right issues. He later went on to start his own business in Accra, Ghana before moving to the United States in 2004.
In the U.S., he worked various jobs at JFK airport in New York, NY, Cargill Meat Solutions in Beardstown, IL, and finally Trident Seafoods in Alaska.
As a soccer passionate, he played, while in high school, for the soccer team Liberté Asfosa de Bè. He was a very loving and generous person who put family and friends first, never hesitating to lend a helping hand wherever needed.
Kokou is survived by his wife, Abra Holali; his mother Ablavi (Mlapa); brothers, Felix (Tettey-Sika), Tetteh (Tettey-Sika), Zanzen (Tettey-Sika), Teroh (Tettey-Sika), Tata (Hova), Kodjovi (Hova), Koffi Hova, Kouassi Hova, and Komlan (Hova); sisters, Theresia Bayi (Hova), Adjoavi (Hova), Amélévi Bertille (Hova), Essivi (Hova), Adjoavi (Akakpo), Mable (Tettey-Sika), and Madoe (Tettey-Sika).
He was preceded in death by his father, Dossou (Hova); his brother, Kodjo Pascal (Hova); and sister, Dede (Tettey-Sika).
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, with burial to follow at Oralabor Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Kokou.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Fabrice Madwe Sika
01/10/2016
l lift my eyes to the hills, where does my help come from? My help come from the lord, maker of heaven and earth. Plasm 121 vs 1-2
A brother I admire most in life, is too early for you to depart. My wish for you to live longer.
I have come to meet the most difficult situation in life. Death, you have stolen my happiness away. when will I get it
back?
oh death, you are too cruel and have taken away my brother, my inspiration and friends at this time. Brother hova you will never be forgotten. I will always appreciate your time and all the pieces of advice you gave me. Now you are no more, who will be giving me words of encouragement? Your character of goodness attracted so many people. You were very a respectful man.Words cannot express how much you mean to me. Bro why, Why, oh why l am speechless and just cannot control my emotions. Frankly speaking, you have wronged us immensely for leaving without bidding goodbye Why this sudden departure? Even though you are no longer with us, your good deeds live forever amongst us. Rest in perfect peace big bro. Ayadolo
Stephen Tetteh Sika
11/23/2015
I' m the deceased's half brother. My first and foremost thanks goes to Almighty God because in everything whether bad or good, thanks must be given. Brother kokou, may your soul rest in the bossom of God. May the good Lord console the Hova, Mlapa, Sika and Akakpo families.....