Emmanuel P. Utuk, son of the late Chief Philip Effiong Utuk and late Madam Mary Philip Utuk (Nee Uduk) was born on April 13th, 1954, in Anua in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria. He was the 6th child among 9 children. He attended Saint Joseph’s primary school, Anua in Uyo. Emmanuel completed his high school education in 1972 at Holy Trinity in Mbiakong. He later attended Saint Augustine’s Major Seminary in Jos.
He worked with the Nigerian Customs Service for some time. In 1981 he came to the United States to study Criminal Justice at the University of Portland. In addition to his Baccalaureate degree in Criminal Justice, Emmanuel obtained a master’s degree in Transpersonal Philosophy from American International University, a doctorate degree in Philosophy from the same university, and a Juris Doctorate degree from Columbus University.
Emmanuel had worked in Port of Portland, Kaiser Permanente, and Springdale Job Corps. He retired as a Residential Advisor from Springdale Job Corps in 2017 due to illness. Emmanuel was born into the Catholilc faith which he cherished. He later joined his wife to worship at Alpha and Omega International Church. Emmanuel was called to glory on November 12th, 2021.
He is survived by his eldest sister, Bernadette Udofia, his wife, Mercy Utuk, his children: Sir. Victor Effiong (KofC), Prince Brown, Quenette Utuk, Divine Utuk. Percy Brown, ten grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, colleagues, and friends.
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all those who have rendered support during this time of loss. Thank you and God bless you all. ~The Utuk’s Family ~
TRIBUTE
You were a loving, caring, and supportive companion
You provided a platform for me to excel
My greatest cheerleader, fan, and motivator
The fond memories we shared will cheer me up when I think of you
I will make sure to share those memories with Divine
We will always visit the place you are laid to rest
I will always remember your advice, “Wad usuk usuk o”, whenever I leave to work
I will hold you in a special place in my heart until my dying day
I have no doubt that you are at peace.
Rest on, Akemmi rest on. We love you.
~ Mercy ~
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