Patrick Elung

Mr. Patrick Elung Kang, “Pa Kang” was born in Muelong-Bangem in 1948 to Noah Kang and Elizabeth Ndah. His father died when Patrick was very young and he did not get to know his father. His mother moved to Tombel, where Patrick grew up with his uncle, attended and graduated from primary school. After his primary school, in 1962, he taught as a part time teacher for one year. Later, he went to St Paul's Teacher's Training College Bonjongo. In 1966, he graduated from teacher's training college Bonjongo as a grade 3 teacher. He was posted to Nyandong, and in 1967, he met the love of his life - Lucy Ahone Sone, now Mrs. Lucy Kang. In 1968, they got married and had their first child - Calista. In 1969, he was transferred to Muambong - Bangem. In 1970, they blessed their marriage in church (church wedding). In August of the same year, he went back to school, this time to Teacher's Training College Mutengene. Two months later, in October, their second child, Vivian, was born. In 1972, he graduated from the teacher's training college as a grade 1 teacher. He was posted to Catholic School Malende as Head Master where he lived and served for 13 years. In 1984, he was transferred to Catholic School Matoh, where he worked with a lot of passion as Head Teacher and Pastor in the house of God. In 1993, he was transferred to St John Catholic School Kumba Town where his innovations led to his transfer to St. Therese School Fiango and St. Anthony School Buea Road Kumba respectively. As Head Teacher, positive transformation of these schools was his prime objective. He finally retired in 2006. Patrick’s long and devoted service to the Catholic Mission earned him a medal and certificate of recognition and appreciation from Pope John Paul II for his dedication to the church. Throughout his career, he made many friends and colleagues at every stage, which is the reason why they had him as the President of the Teacher's Trade Union. His desire for the wellbeing and welfare of his colleagues motivated him to fuel the running of the famous 'Teacher's Club'. Patrick was a very loving father, kind to everyone he met, very welcoming to everyone no matter the tribe or region. Pa Kang was a soft spoken man, a man of few words, peace-loving and friendly. He was a very wonderful and hardworking father. He didn't have much, but would do everything to provide for his children, grandchildren and all those he took care of. Papa leaves his wife, 7 children, 3 sons-in-law, one daughter-in-law, 13 grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews and close friends to mourn him.

Patrick Elung

August 14, 1948 - March 3, 2020