Ernest Oteng-Mensah

Ernest Oteng- Mensah, aged 37, passed away at Christiana Care Health Services, Newark, Delaware, on July 30, 2022. Ernest was born in Kumasi, Ghana in 1985. He attended Prempeh Junior Secondary School and continued to the prestigious Prempeh College for his Senior Secondary School. He made the decision to pursue a career in nursing and attended the Korle Bu Nursing College where he earned an Associate degree in Nursing. Ernest worked as an orthopedic nurse in Ghana and migrated to the United States in 2011. In the US, Ernest worked as a clinical coordinator in group homes where he was known to go above and beyond for his residents and coworkers. He later enlisted in the United States Air Force in 2015 and served his country well with the Dover Airforce Reserve until his demise. As a civilian, Ernest worked with AGGREKO as one of their Diesel Engine Technicians. He was passionate about his job. He loved his coworkers and shared interesting stories about their travel experiences. To know Ernest is to love him. A selfless man who would not hesitate to offer a helping hand. He had a huge heart and enjoyed travelling to other states and countries. He also loved sports especially soccer and supported his favorite team Manchester United. He loved the outdoors and recently developed a big interest in gardening and yard work. One of his biggest joys during the holidays was decorating the house for the festive season as he liked to work with lights. Ernest took great pride in the resulting work. He was handy and excellent with mechanical and electrical work. Although he was private, he was also very warm and welcoming to everyone. He always had a positive attitude and approach to everyone he met and everything he did. Ernest had a good sense of humor and loved his family greatly. He is survived by his loving wife, Louisa; son, Josiah; mother, Mercy; brothers: Ebenezer, Emmanuel and Godfred; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is greatly missed and his demise has created a huge vacuum in our hearts. He will continue to live on in our hearts. A visitation will be held Saturday, August 27, 2022, from 8:30-10:30 AM Victory Christian Fellowship, 100 Wilton Blvd., New Castle, DE 19720 followed by a service in celebration of Ernest’s life at 10:30 AM. Burial will be private. Flowers may be sent to the church the day of service, or in lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to help the family to Louisa Oteng-Mensah, 46 Worral Drive, Newark, DE 19711 For directions or to send an online condolence visit www.stranofeeley.com

Ernest Oteng-Mensah

April 13, 1985 - July 30, 2022

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