Tessa Esi Haizel-Cobbina

Tessa Esi Eduafoa Haizel-Cobbina (née Beecham) was born on 21 May 1967 to Dr Horatio Atom Beecham and Mrs Theresa Comfort Beecham at Korle-Bu Teaching hospital, Accra. She was the third child of four daughters born to the couple.

EDUCATION

Tessa started her primary school education at Ridge Church School, Accra, then moved to University Primary, Legon, then Achimota Primary School, Ghana. In 1979, she gained admission to Mfantsiman Girls’ Secondary School. On completion of her General Certificate of Education (GCSE) Ordinary Level of Education in 1984, Tessa left for the USA on American Field Service (AFS) exchange programme for a year. It was on this programme that she developed a love for computing. On her return to Ghana, Tessa attended WANG Computer Training Institute, successfully graduated with an Information Technology diploma and joined the world of work.

WORK

She was very hard working and diligent with her work. Notably she worked for Kuottam Ltd, Swiss Air for a contracted period and latterly at Air Ghana Cargo company. At each of the companies she worked, she was a hardworking, trusted and valued member of the team.

Always looking to improve herself and build a better life for her family, Tessa relocated to the USA with her family to further her studies in computing. She successfully completed both a first degree and masters in Computer Information Systems and Information Systems Management respectively at DeVry University. She was also an accredited SCRUM master and worked in a variety of organizations and roles but most recently as a Project/Location Database Analyst at Digital Data Technologies, Inc, USA.

FAMILY

Tessa met her husband, Francis “Kobby”’ Haizel-Cobbina in 1989. They were married in July 1991 and were blessed with two daughters, Tracy and Channiel. She also has a granddaughter, Teagan, and grandson, Darren, who brought joy and big smiles to her face.

FAITH

Throughout her life from early years in Sunday School to being an active member of church as an adult, Tessa had a relationship with God. This helped her during her illness. She would always say “Nyame Adom” translated to “by God’s grace” when she was asked how she was. Tessa fought a good fight to get better. Unfortunately she was called away too soon into the arms of the Lord.

Tessa, rest in perfect peace. Damirifa due!

OBITUARY

Nana Boafo Ansah lll (Akuapem Kurontihene), Nana Oye ll (Akuapem Kurontihemaa), Odehye Kofi Ofosu-Appiah (Abusua Panyin), Amoakade Aduana Abrade Clan of Akropong (Akwapim), Abusuapanyin Yaw Asomani, Odikro Okraku Ahwireng, Dr. Horatio Atom Beecham, Mrs. Theresa Beecham, Obaapanyin Leticia Leighton, Obaapanyin Emelia Clarke, Mr. Kobina Obu Beecham and Mrs Ellen Baah-Danso, regret to announce the death of their beloved:

Mrs. TESSA ESI EDUAFOA HAIZEL-COBBINA (nee BEECHAM), 1967-2024.

All Funeral arrangements and proceedings are on FEBRUARY 10TH, 2024 and will be held as follows:

MEMORIAL SERVICE

Time: 11:00AM-12:30PM

Venue: Schoedinger Dublin,

5980 Perimeter Dr, Dublin OH 43017

BURIAL SERVICE AND INTERMENT

Time: 01:00PM-02:00PM

Venue: Forest Lawn Memorial Garden, 5600 E. Broad St, Columbus OH 43213

POST-BURIAL RECEPTION

Time: 01:00PM-07:00PM

Venue: Kings Hall, 2631 Northland Plaza Dr, Columbus OH 43231

WIDOWER: Mr. Francis Haizel-Cobbina

CHILDREN: Tracy Haizel-Cobbina, Channiel Haizel- Cobbina

GRANDCHILDREN: Teagan Mallorie Tabunor, Darren Owusu Boadi II

FATHER: Dr. Horatio Atom Beecham

MOTHER: Mrs. Theresa Comfort Beecham

SIBLINGS: Ms. Jennifer Otuwah Beecham, Dr.(Mrs) Barbara Aryinsimah Bonsu, Ms. Hazel Baawah Beecham

MOTHER-IN-LAW: Hagar Esi Biney

SONS-IN-LAW: Tam Tabunor, Darren Owusu Boadi Jr.

CHIEF MOURNERS: Nana Boafo Ansah lll (Akuapem Kurontihene), Nana Oye ll (Akuapem Kurontihemaa), Odehye Kofi Ofosu-Appiah (Abusua Panyin), Amoakade Aduana Abrade Clan of Akropong (Akwapim), Abusuapanyin Yaw Asomani, Odikro Okraku Ahwireng, Dr. Horatio Atom Beecham, Mrs. Theresa Beecham, Obaapanyin Leticia Leighton, Obaapanyin Emelia Clarke, Mr. Kobina Obu Beecham and Mrs Ellen Baah-Danso, the Beecham family of Breman Essiam and Saltpond and the Ofei and Ayeh family of Akropong-Akuapem.

ATTIRE: White or White-and-black.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the family through Zelle at 614-360-8371 or checks made payable to Francis Haizel Cobbina.