Germaine Mambounou

January 19, 1957 - January 27, 2026

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Germaine Mambounou

Germaine Mambounou of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, at the age of 69.

She was born on January 19, 1957, to Ngongolo Gaully Joseph and Nkebele Julienne, in Brazzaville, Congo. After graduating from Marien Ngouabi University, maman Germaine became a teacher and dedicated to educating students in Mathematics in Bouboutou Raphael Middle School in Brazzaville, Congo.

Maman Germaine married to Jean-Pierre Mambounou in 1982, and together they shared 44 beautiful years in Congo and many various African countries where her husband was to work. She loved cooking for her family and the Congolese community, reading the Bible, and watching Christian videos. In Brazzaville, maman Germaine was running a self-funded foundation to freely serve over 100 widowers, orphans and people with physical disabilities.

In Raleigh, maman Germaine will be lovingly remembered for her limitless kindness, sense of humor, and total dedication to serving and mentoring her community members without discrimination.

She is survived by her husband, papa Mambounou: her son Mage, and daughters Elodie, Prinscely, and Christie.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 10am, at Renaissance Funeral Home, 7501 Six Forks Rd, NC 27615. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at Raleigh Memorial Park, 7501 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612.

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  • February 07, 2026

    We honor the life of Tantine Germaine, whom I knew lovingly as Mama Maj. I have known her since the 1990s, through her son Maj. From the very beginning, she welcomed me—and my twin—with kindness that felt effortless and genuine. Mama Maj was always smiling, always offering words of comfort, encouragement, and wisdom. Being in her presence made you feel seen, safe, and uplifted. Her hospitality was a true blessing. I remember the good days we spent at their home—long evenings filled with laughter, warmth, and good food. Her generosity was not something she turned on and off; it was who she was. She gave from the heart, freely and joyfully. Years later, when we reunited here in the U.S., that same generous spirit was still so present. Time and distance never changed her. To me, she was more than a friend's mother—she was my aunt. And that is how I will always remember her. Mama Maj leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and open doors. She will be deeply missed, but her smile, her warmth, and her generous heart will continue to live on in all of us who were blessed to know her💙. Yves and Shauna Mukusa

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    February 06, 2026

    To the beautiful and faithful Mambounou family, Our hearts are with you in this tender moment of loss. Your mother was a woman whose light touched so many, and the love she poured into her family is evident in the strength, unity, and grace each of you carries. Though her earthly journey has come to a close, her spirit, her prayers, and her legacy continue to live richly through you. As believers in Jesus Christ, you know that this separation is only temporary. Still, grief is real, and God meets us right there—with comfort, with nearness, and with a peace that doesn't always make sense but always holds steady. I pray that in the quiet moments, you feel His arms around you, reminding you that He is close to the brokenhearted and that your mother now rests in the fullness of His glory. May the memories you shared bring warmth, may the love she gave continue to guide you, and may the hope of Christ anchor your hearts in the days ahead. "And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying..." — Revelation 21:4, NKJV... From Norman and Remi Mills and Daughters. Much love ~

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