When ever my Mummy shows me a video of when I was two years old, that you and grandma was
singing and clapping for me, it always gladdened my heart and that keeps your memory in my heart.
I miss my grandpa and I love my grandpa in heaven and I pray he rest in peace I miss you so much I will
see you when Jesus comes.
Grand father you are a rare gem my role model you have made great impact that affect my life positively. You will be remembered for your confidence and fear of God you taught us to be generous to people around us grandpa I will miss you o… May your soul rest in perfect peace amen……
Grand son
*TRIBUTE TO DEACON JOHN AYANTUNDE OYEDEPO (JP) AT THE FUNERAL AND THANKSGIVING SERVICE HELD IN ISANLU ISIN ON Friday,19th NOVEMBER,2021*
I am compelled to write this tribute on john as I usually called him so that that those who do not know him will not continue to guess who he was.
His humanity is unparalleled. Issues that will make others burst into flames, he will calm you down with smile. He was kind to a fault making people believe that he was created with milk of kindness by his creator.
He has no tolerance for ineptitude and corruption. An attribute he used when he led the baptist church, Minna, Niger State without any blemish as a deacon of the church for many years.
His sense of justice is high and his views on issues are well balanced. He was a peace-maker of an uncommon dimension with elastic dimension and tolerance. A penchant for accountability however small the money may be. An epitome of diligence. It is good bye.
*Who is this man late john ayantunde oyedepo (jp)?*
I knew him from his birth having come from the same family. He is called “Omo Baba Alaso”. After his school days, he joined the Nigerian Railways to work and retired. He worked on his own as a contractor and was successful.
All along, I was getting in touch with him more regularly when I retired from service in 1984. Anytime I was away in Minna, my hotel room is in his house. He retired comfortable in his house in Ilorin.
We, isanlus, created a good habit of going home for Christmas celebration, family meetings, prayers and social functions. We planned to meet at home In 2020 December but you were unable to make it. This was the beginning of your home going.you departed from us without any message on 30th August 2021. To God be the glory.
As humans beings death is inevitable, we take solace in the biblical injunction in Eccl. 3:1-4; “ There is a season and time for everything under the earth. A time to be born and a time to die……” Therefore, I take consolation in the believe that you are resting in the bosom of the Lord. Adieu, Omo Okimoye, Omo Baba Alaso, Sun re o!
*Chief Sam O. Adedayo*
Asiwaju of Isanlu Isin
19th November 2021
_Daddy_, the announcement of your exit came as a shock to us because When we saw you two weeks before, our hopes were raised.You were a selfless father to the core, and your faith in God was a drive for myself, and my wife.
We admired your sense of responsibility in ensuring that peace reigned, at all times.
Your heart was so genuine, and your energy, even at old age, was a sight to behold.
We are eternally grateful for your life, especially because of your impact on many relationships in the family.You were a bridge builder. We will surely miss you
We are celebrating a life well lived, indeed! We shall surely meet at the feet of Jesus, and we know you are resting in peace.
*FAREWELL DN. JOHN AYANTUNDE OYEDEPO J.P ALIAS(NDABOLOBOLO)* as he was friendly addressed by Nhupe Traders when he was a running staff at Nigeria Railway Corporation.
“What we have done for ourselves alone die with us, what we have done to others and the world remains and is immortal” Albert Pike. We celebrate your Godly and exemplary life of sacrifice that has continued to uniquely standout.
As you transit to be with the Lord, your memories will forever remain fresh in my heart and of others you left behind.
Finally according to Mark Anthony during the Funeral Service of Julius Caesar he said and I quote “There was one Caesar in Rome when ,comes another” similarly, there one once Dn. Oyedepo in First Baptist Church Minna, Alaafia Oluwa Baptist Church in Isanlu Isin and Ayo Bello Bap. Church Ilorin and he was a pillar in Amodu family in his hometown Isanlu Isin.
You have fought the good fight, you have finished the race, you have kept the faith !!!
Tribute to daddy. My mentor, my life, my everything in this world. I missed you daddy, I can never forget you. Babami sunre o . Comfort Lara as you called me.papa good night. Your daughter Lara Adeyemo.
*TO MY HERO*
Words cannot express the void i feel in my heart knowing that i will not see you anymore. you have always been there, and being supportive.
Thank you daddy for flourishing our home with happiness, warmth and unconditional love. It’s so hard to imagine you are no longer with us. You have been such a great Man and one of the greatest icons of our time.
Your kindness, generosity, thoughtfulness and honesty are the key values that I admire the most about you and I believe they are the reason behind your legendary status.
you were a peace maker, in all situations you believed in making peace and getting along with those affected.
Your legacy remains a blessing to the people you left. We will never forget your dry jokes, words of wisdom and how you worked so hard to advance God’s kingdom
To me, you were the best dad of all time. Maybe this is the reason why the pain of losing you is just too heavy for me to carry
When I was a child, all problems had ended with a single word from my father. A smile from him was sunshine, his scowl a bolt of thunder. He was smart, generous, and honorable without fail.
you sacrificed a lot for us to live a better life, you work tirelessly so that you can be able to pay our school fees, pay bills and feed us all with our friends, not once did i ever hear you complaining that the yoke was too much. maybe in your secret place you did, but to us you will always remain a HERO.
Sun ree o Baba mi owòn (Akanbi oki)
*Oluwaseun Oyedepo (Son)*
You were a dad who was so special and who was loved so very much, and brought so much happiness to the many hearts you touched. You were always kind and caring and so understanding too, and if help was ever needed dad it so freely came for you. You were a gift to all the families and brought joy to everyone, and life has never been the same ever since you have been gone. I will always remember that special smile, that caring heart that warm embrace, you always gave us you being there for mom and us through good and bad times no matter what.You are the only one who has my password no matter how angry I am you know how to calm me down easily. Your love and care is palpable you are one of God’s generals and blessing. Your death is hard to digest but it’s a reality I have to learn to live with for the rest of my life 30-08-2021 a day I will never forget in a flash. Dad alot of people had nice things to say about you I am proud to be your child. You are gone but never forgotten, we shall meet on the resurrection day.
KEMI OYINLOYE (Daughter)
*My tribute to my daddy*
Even though I know it was looming, I didn’t know it would come so soon.
My daddy was my gisting partner, my hero,he was the most courageous and resourceful man. I never questioned if he loved or cared for us because he made it so obvious he is a lover of his children .
My biggest teacher who has helped shaped me. You made me who I am today, I will always remember how your angelic voice told me in the year 1990 that NURSING IS A PROFESSION .
You have tounched lives and impacted generation. Your act of generosity and selfless service remains ever green in our memory. You are a father that brought us uprightly.
Daddy you ve gone from our sight but never from my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you daddy.
My gisting partner, my mind still talks to you, my heart still looks for you, my soul knows you are at peace .
*I LOVE YOU DADDY*
Olushade Mary Aina (Daughter)
I will miss my grandpa’s ears that listen genuinely, arms that hold you always, a love that is eternal and a heart that is made of pure gold. I miss you calling me Lase Edumare, your death left a scar in my heart but your legacy will stand in my life. From your dearest grandson Tioluwalase Oyinloye
The sudden death Of grandpa has brought me to the understanding of what Paul says in Philippians 1:21 that “for me to live is Christ and to die is gain.O grandpa, I miss you so much. The Emptiness of the space you have left in our lives is so deep it will be difficult to fill you left without saying goodbye for this reason we peer longingly into light and darkness hoping for a last glimpse so that even as you rest in peace, we may also find peace.But also we do not see you, so we console ourselves that because you lie in thebossom for the Lord, we shall see you again. Granddad you were a wonderful living experience. To us your grandchildren, you were a grandfather, a mentor, a councilor and a pillar of support all rolled into our lives So strong and certain was your hand in showing us the way that as we grew up, we thought that every grandfather was like you. But we discovered in conclusion that there were grandfathers, and there were indeed grandfathers. Your rich experience of life and its different cultures filled our home with exoticstories. This ensured that we constantly gathered around your feet. All grandchildren love stories, and we were no exception. Our ears tingled, our headsstood on end, our noses twitched, and our eyes stayed wide open.…..In paying tribute to our grandpa, we sincerely wish to praise the name of our Lord God Almighty a wonderful grandpa. We will remember you as a living, vital presence and your memory will bring refreshment to our hearts and strengthen us in times of troubleGrandpa
Olaoluwa Faith Aina (grandson)
Even if you are dead, you are not genuinely gone since your memories will live on in our hearts and minds because we loved you and we will never forget about You. Adieu daddy!!
WITH THE DEMISE OF DN J A OYEDEPO: WISDOM HAS DEPARTED.
When on the 30th day of August, I saw the lifeless body of my brother; Dn John Ayantude Oyedepo on the stretcher to be deposited in the mortuary, at the General Hospital Ilorin; I knew wisdom has departed.
Before he became a family man, we called him Boda Ayan. He was highly witty, full of wisdom and knowledgeable in tradition, history and culture of our family. Who now is educated and will fill that gap? Who is an educated and close to our roots that knows, fully our oruki?
As a result of his Education and being so grounded in our history he was in the best position to transfer the knowledge of our history to generations. We thought he would stay longer and that we had time for further relationships with him. I doubt if we had enough of information from my brother before the cold hand of death snatched this special breed of Okimoye from us.
He was a great home and community builder. He was a pillar behind our Okimoye Association. The only lasting tribute we can pay to the departed soul is our annual meeting should not only continue but should be intensified.
We are happy that his religiously eventful life led many to Christ. With this, am sure he will have a place with the Lord.
Adieu, adieu, adieu; the cock has crowed and the saints will meet with my brother at the feet of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Your brother,
Akogun Iyiola Oyedepo mourns with his family.
Since you went away, it’s gotten harder and harder seems like yesterday that we were together. Then I opened my eyes to realize you were gone forever. It will slice our heart away to know you’re not here with us for the rest of our lives. I love you grandpa. Continue to rest in perfect peace. From your grand daughter, Ronke Oyedepo
You are the father I received the day I wed your son, and I just want to thank you Dad for the things you have done. Thank you for leading by example and raising the man of my dreams. We think about you always, we talk about you still. You have never been forgotten and you never will. I am thankful to be your daughter in love, because you were a blessing to this generation. We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain to walk and guide us through our lives until we meet again. Daddy continue to rest in peace. We will forever love you. OYEDEPO IFEOLUWA
My dear friend, sleep in the bossom of the Lord. Our friendship started in the 1960s, we both were Railway staff. Ever since then i have come to know you as a lover of God, a forthright person, good oriented and courageous man. You not only educate your children but train them to work with their hands and acquire skills. Adieu, committed man of God. Deacon M.O. Fabunmi.
More than an Uncle A DAD, every living soul would undoubtedly make history. It is up to an individual to decide what he/she likes to be remembered for. DaddyMinna (great Uncle) was a family man to the core, as much as could be seen, he brought us up together as one. He made an unsurpassed history for himself. Thank God for the life well lived. He was an embodiment of valued and virtues. A pillar in Okimoye. You have finished your race and played your part faithfully. WHO WILL FILL THIS GAP: adieu Daddy.
TO THE BEST DAD
My Dad was the most honourable man I have ever known, he was an incredibly loving husband, an amazing father, warmth, kindness with a wonderful sense of humour (Accountability was his keyword). A man of honour and dignity who had a lot of strengths to face challenges of life with confidence and wisdom in settling disagreements between families and friends who never let a second party to intervene in our family affairs.
Daddy loved all of us his children equally, he was our strength, pillar of support, spiritual father, our prayer warrior, and he was the man that gave us the best the world could ever give (thank you for being there for us). Thank you for being an earthly example of the love of what we expect to learn of God. Thank you Daddy for being such a good father, such a good friend, and such a good listener, every day, even the worst of it, thank you for teaching us how to love and more importantly thank you for giving out yourself in so many ways to guide and nurture us in our spiritual lives.
Although life doesn’t last forever, love is eternal, love is how you stay alive, even after you are gone as ‘’they are not dead who live in the hearts they leave behind’’ for your memories will keep walking beside me and I am so grateful for all the company we had shared.
The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example as your legacy will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace my dearest father.
*TRIBUTE TO THE BEST FATHER IN LAW IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD*
Your passing was a hard one to bear but I know is heaven gain, for you are an amazing father Inlaw I just want to thank you for been a father figure to me for loving me the way that you do, I have always admire you how you handle your family I saw how you live and love your wife your home was a true definition of a Christian home I loved the way you lead your home and I wish my husband to be like you and even do more than you the love and bound you share with your wife was amazing and the love you share with your children and grandchildren are second to non, you love your daughter in-laws like yours you extended the love to others as well you where Abraham of our time
You loved so effortlessly a God fearing man, always preaching Gods word, good encourager and adviser, thank you for making me one of your own thank you for loving me the way that you do, thank you for welcoming me in your family with love, i really appreciate you sir, you have never made me feel like am from a different tribe, thank you for always fighting for me and always looking out for my interest, i love you sir. I pray that your soul find rest and i know you are in a better place because you were a good man,
Till we meet at Jesus feet I love you sir rest in peace
Our condolences to the Oyedepo’s family, a family i got to know are relatives rather than just being friends with Olumide and classmates. The Lord planned it in such a way that even before we grew to know what His great plans were, mummy Oyedepo, took the birth of my wife several years before, Daddy Oyedepo and mummy were one of those who stood by me when i was to marry the daughter of his friend Deacon Fabunmi, these the Lord planned before we grew to know this interwoven relationship. On our wedding day, Daddy was one of the officiating Deacons and a very active one on that day, rest on! Great Daddy and servant of the Lord. To the family and especially my mummy Oyedepo, the Lord will uphold you in strength and He alone will speak with you whenever the thoughts of missing Daddy comes, to the children and especially my friend and cousin Engr. Olumide, may the Lord uphold u as you step into your role, may His love and blessings never depart from you all in Jesus name. Amen
Our condolences to the Oyedepo’s family, a family i got to know are a relatives rather than jyst being friends with Olumide and classmates. The Lord planned it in such a way that even beforebwe gree to knowbwhat His great plans were, by mummy Oyedepo, took the birth of my wife, Daddy Oyedepo and mummy were one if those who stood by me when i was to marry the dauggter of his friend Deacon Fabunmi, these the Lord planned beforebwe gree to know this interwoven relationship. On ourbwedding day Daddy was one of the officiating Deacons and a very active one on that day, rest on! Great Daddy and servant if the Lord, to the family and especially my mummy Oyedepo, the Lord will uphold in strength and He alone will speak with you whenever the thoughts of missing Daddy comes, to the children and especially my friend and cousin, may the Lord uphold u as you step into your role, may His love and blessings never depart from you all in Jesus name. Amen
My heart is broken. We have loss a great man, a great father, a great husband, a compassionate and loving human being. The Oyedepo family have been a family friend of the Adeniran family since I was a child. Daddy has shown my family tremendous love and support. He was someone families go to in time of need and he was always there with open hands.
I got to know this incredible man even deeper in 1987, when he allowed me to move into his house after my family left for a foreign land. Living under the same roof, it allowed me to see what a wonderful and incredible family man he was. He worked extremely hard to support his family and extended family members. We spent a lot of time together on the farm. I looked forward to those times. It was a bonding moment between us his children and daddy. Roasting yams and maize with daddy, those were special moments. Sitting around the fire in a circle talking and joking amongst ourselves showed a softer and tender side of daddy. These are moments I will cherish till my dying day.
He was a true servant of our Lord Jesus Christ. He preached and lived by the Bible. I always looked forward to the times daddy was to preach at church. He used short stories to captivate his congregation in order to get his points across. He would use short choruses and dance moves has his opening theme. Watching him dance was a treat and a blessing. I learn to dance by watching him and pretty much copied his dance moves. In our house, God was first and nightly prayer meeting was mandatory. He genuinely and truly loved the Lord.
My son is named after you daddy. To serve as constant reminder of the impact and influence you had on my life. I am forever grateful for the Oyedepo family. Rest easy daddy. I will continue your legacy.
“Where you used to be, there is a hole in the world, which I find myself constantly walking around in the daytime, and falling in at night. I miss you like hell.” -Edna St. Vincent Millay
“There are no good-byes, where ever you’ll be, you’ll be in my heart.” -Mahatma Gandhi
Daddy, I will forever miss you. I love you. You were a blessing and a God send to me. I will forever Cherish you. Orun re!! Olorun Eledumare yo te yi si afefe rere. Otun di ipade wa.
*Thank you for your sacrifices, your care and concerns, your love and everything that you have done for me and my lovely wife( OGUNDELE VICTORIA) wherever you are ? I know you are in a much better place i will be forever grateful and Thankful to God that you are my father. Your style of life is worth of emulation your eagerness to serve God and humanity is unquestionably “DADDY “keep resting at the bosom of your lord . *
Omo eja lonibu Okimoye lagbe , omo sogbodile orun ire oooo
Daddy Oyedepo,. A man that accommodated a lot of people, caring , generous and I remember our days in the university his house was opened for students to eat and drink freely. He will never be forgotten. Rest on sir!
My Great uncle ,I still find it hard to believe that you,re gone words cannot describe this difficult moment I consider myself blessed to have you as my uncle you will be greatly missed,rest in perfect peace
There are so many things I like about Daddy Minna(as he’s fondly called by us)but will mention a few. Number 1, He is a family man to the core, he is always seen with his wife(Mummy Minna) and that has strengthened their relationship a lot. Number 2, He is always interested in everyone’s progress. Anytime he sees me he will say my chartered accountant, how are you? how is work? what next?For me,this serves as a motivational factor for me to do more because I always what to tell him something new about my life.I will miss you, Grandpa. Continue to rest Sir.We love you❤
Daddy Oyedepo, a man who walked in the way of the Lord. A father to so many children apart from his biological children. His house in minna was open to all his children’s friends who had come to school from far and wide. There was always a bed and a meal in the Oyedepo’s home. We thank God for a life well spent in His service. I pray that the Almighty grant the family fortitude and strength, we are all consoled that Daddy has gone to be with his maker. Rest in Peace Daddy J. A Oyedepo.
Tribute to Deacon John Ayantunde Oyedepo by Rev. Dr. Adegboyega Adeniran
Deacon Oyedepo, you are gone but you have made impact in my life and pastoral ministry. The rhythm of your life led to the success of many. You are remembered and will ever be remembered. Alaanu, Oloore, Oluranlowo.
The rhythm of your dedication and spiritual life contributed to mission expansion in Minna and Shiroro in Niger State (fifteen other churches out of Shiroro Baptist Church). This is an epitome of a committed and dedicated ideal to deaconate call. The virtues of Christian faith was not counterfeited nor Baptist faith. Truthfulness, dedication and transparency was your ideal as a lover of God. Alaanu, Oloore, Oluranlowo. Rest in peace.
Deacon John Ayantunde Oyedepo 
When ever my Mummy shows me a video of when I was two years old, that you and grandma was
singing and clapping for me, it always gladdened my heart and that keeps your memory in my heart.
I miss my grandpa and I love my grandpa in heaven and I pray he rest in peace I miss you so much I will
see you when Jesus comes.
David Oyedepo (grandson)
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Grand father you are a rare gem my role model you have made great impact that affect my life positively. You will be remembered for your confidence and fear of God you taught us to be generous to people around us grandpa I will miss you o… May your soul rest in perfect peace amen……
Grand son
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*TRIBUTE TO DEACON JOHN AYANTUNDE OYEDEPO (JP) AT THE FUNERAL AND THANKSGIVING SERVICE HELD IN ISANLU ISIN ON Friday,19th NOVEMBER,2021*
I am compelled to write this tribute on john as I usually called him so that that those who do not know him will not continue to guess who he was.
His humanity is unparalleled. Issues that will make others burst into flames, he will calm you down with smile. He was kind to a fault making people believe that he was created with milk of kindness by his creator.
He has no tolerance for ineptitude and corruption. An attribute he used when he led the baptist church, Minna, Niger State without any blemish as a deacon of the church for many years.
His sense of justice is high and his views on issues are well balanced. He was a peace-maker of an uncommon dimension with elastic dimension and tolerance. A penchant for accountability however small the money may be. An epitome of diligence. It is good bye.
*Who is this man late john ayantunde oyedepo (jp)?*
I knew him from his birth having come from the same family. He is called “Omo Baba Alaso”. After his school days, he joined the Nigerian Railways to work and retired. He worked on his own as a contractor and was successful.
All along, I was getting in touch with him more regularly when I retired from service in 1984. Anytime I was away in Minna, my hotel room is in his house. He retired comfortable in his house in Ilorin.
We, isanlus, created a good habit of going home for Christmas celebration, family meetings, prayers and social functions. We planned to meet at home In 2020 December but you were unable to make it. This was the beginning of your home going.you departed from us without any message on 30th August 2021. To God be the glory.
As humans beings death is inevitable, we take solace in the biblical injunction in Eccl. 3:1-4; “ There is a season and time for everything under the earth. A time to be born and a time to die……” Therefore, I take consolation in the believe that you are resting in the bosom of the Lord. Adieu, Omo Okimoye, Omo Baba Alaso, Sun re o!
*Chief Sam O. Adedayo*
Asiwaju of Isanlu Isin
19th November 2021
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*TRIBUTE*
_Daddy_, the announcement of your exit came as a shock to us because When we saw you two weeks before, our hopes were raised.You were a selfless father to the core, and your faith in God was a drive for myself, and my wife.
We admired your sense of responsibility in ensuring that peace reigned, at all times.
Your heart was so genuine, and your energy, even at old age, was a sight to behold.
We are eternally grateful for your life, especially because of your impact on many relationships in the family.You were a bridge builder. We will surely miss you
We are celebrating a life well lived, indeed! We shall surely meet at the feet of Jesus, and we know you are resting in peace.
_Sun ree o_
Elder & Mrs Femi Olawuyi
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*FAREWELL DN. JOHN AYANTUNDE OYEDEPO J.P ALIAS(NDABOLOBOLO)* as he was friendly addressed by Nhupe Traders when he was a running staff at Nigeria Railway Corporation.
“What we have done for ourselves alone die with us, what we have done to others and the world remains and is immortal” Albert Pike. We celebrate your Godly and exemplary life of sacrifice that has continued to uniquely standout.
As you transit to be with the Lord, your memories will forever remain fresh in my heart and of others you left behind.
Finally according to Mark Anthony during the Funeral Service of Julius Caesar he said and I quote “There was one Caesar in Rome when ,comes another” similarly, there one once Dn. Oyedepo in First Baptist Church Minna, Alaafia Oluwa Baptist Church in Isanlu Isin and Ayo Bello Bap. Church Ilorin and he was a pillar in Amodu family in his hometown Isanlu Isin.
You have fought the good fight, you have finished the race, you have kept the faith !!!
By: *DN. ISAAC OWOLABI DAIRO*
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Tribute to daddy. My mentor, my life, my everything in this world. I missed you daddy, I can never forget you. Babami sunre o . Comfort Lara as you called me.papa good night. Your daughter Lara Adeyemo.
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*TO MY HERO*
Words cannot express the void i feel in my heart knowing that i will not see you anymore. you have always been there, and being supportive.
Thank you daddy for flourishing our home with happiness, warmth and unconditional love. It’s so hard to imagine you are no longer with us. You have been such a great Man and one of the greatest icons of our time.
Your kindness, generosity, thoughtfulness and honesty are the key values that I admire the most about you and I believe they are the reason behind your legendary status.
you were a peace maker, in all situations you believed in making peace and getting along with those affected.
Your legacy remains a blessing to the people you left. We will never forget your dry jokes, words of wisdom and how you worked so hard to advance God’s kingdom
To me, you were the best dad of all time. Maybe this is the reason why the pain of losing you is just too heavy for me to carry
When I was a child, all problems had ended with a single word from my father. A smile from him was sunshine, his scowl a bolt of thunder. He was smart, generous, and honorable without fail.
you sacrificed a lot for us to live a better life, you work tirelessly so that you can be able to pay our school fees, pay bills and feed us all with our friends, not once did i ever hear you complaining that the yoke was too much. maybe in your secret place you did, but to us you will always remain a HERO.
Sun ree o Baba mi owòn (Akanbi oki)
*Oluwaseun Oyedepo (Son)*
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I MISS YOU SO MUCH DAD
You were a dad who was so special and who was loved so very much, and brought so much happiness to the many hearts you touched. You were always kind and caring and so understanding too, and if help was ever needed dad it so freely came for you. You were a gift to all the families and brought joy to everyone, and life has never been the same ever since you have been gone. I will always remember that special smile, that caring heart that warm embrace, you always gave us you being there for mom and us through good and bad times no matter what.You are the only one who has my password no matter how angry I am you know how to calm me down easily. Your love and care is palpable you are one of God’s generals and blessing. Your death is hard to digest but it’s a reality I have to learn to live with for the rest of my life 30-08-2021 a day I will never forget in a flash. Dad alot of people had nice things to say about you I am proud to be your child. You are gone but never forgotten, we shall meet on the resurrection day.
KEMI OYINLOYE (Daughter)
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*My tribute to my daddy*
Even though I know it was looming, I didn’t know it would come so soon.
My daddy was my gisting partner, my hero,he was the most courageous and resourceful man. I never questioned if he loved or cared for us because he made it so obvious he is a lover of his children .
My biggest teacher who has helped shaped me. You made me who I am today, I will always remember how your angelic voice told me in the year 1990 that NURSING IS A PROFESSION .
You have tounched lives and impacted generation. Your act of generosity and selfless service remains ever green in our memory. You are a father that brought us uprightly.
Daddy you ve gone from our sight but never from my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you daddy.
My gisting partner, my mind still talks to you, my heart still looks for you, my soul knows you are at peace .
*I LOVE YOU DADDY*
Olushade Mary Aina (Daughter)
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I will miss my grandpa’s ears that listen genuinely, arms that hold you always, a love that is eternal and a heart that is made of pure gold. I miss you calling me Lase Edumare, your death left a scar in my heart but your legacy will stand in my life. From your dearest grandson Tioluwalase Oyinloye
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The sudden death Of grandpa has brought me to the understanding of what Paul says in Philippians 1:21 that “for me to live is Christ and to die is gain.O grandpa, I miss you so much. The Emptiness of the space you have left in our lives is so deep it will be difficult to fill you left without saying goodbye for this reason we peer longingly into light and darkness hoping for a last glimpse so that even as you rest in peace, we may also find peace.But also we do not see you, so we console ourselves that because you lie in thebossom for the Lord, we shall see you again. Granddad you were a wonderful living experience. To us your grandchildren, you were a grandfather, a mentor, a councilor and a pillar of support all rolled into our lives So strong and certain was your hand in showing us the way that as we grew up, we thought that every grandfather was like you. But we discovered in conclusion that there were grandfathers, and there were indeed grandfathers. Your rich experience of life and its different cultures filled our home with exoticstories. This ensured that we constantly gathered around your feet. All grandchildren love stories, and we were no exception. Our ears tingled, our headsstood on end, our noses twitched, and our eyes stayed wide open.…..In paying tribute to our grandpa, we sincerely wish to praise the name of our Lord God Almighty a wonderful grandpa. We will remember you as a living, vital presence and your memory will bring refreshment to our hearts and strengthen us in times of troubleGrandpa
Olaoluwa Faith Aina (grandson)
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Even if you are dead, you are not genuinely gone since your memories will live on in our hearts and minds because we loved you and we will never forget about You. Adieu daddy!!
Oyeyemi Stephen Ishola
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WITH THE DEMISE OF DN J A OYEDEPO: WISDOM HAS DEPARTED.
When on the 30th day of August, I saw the lifeless body of my brother; Dn John Ayantude Oyedepo on the stretcher to be deposited in the mortuary, at the General Hospital Ilorin; I knew wisdom has departed.
Before he became a family man, we called him Boda Ayan. He was highly witty, full of wisdom and knowledgeable in tradition, history and culture of our family. Who now is educated and will fill that gap? Who is an educated and close to our roots that knows, fully our oruki?
As a result of his Education and being so grounded in our history he was in the best position to transfer the knowledge of our history to generations. We thought he would stay longer and that we had time for further relationships with him. I doubt if we had enough of information from my brother before the cold hand of death snatched this special breed of Okimoye from us.
He was a great home and community builder. He was a pillar behind our Okimoye Association. The only lasting tribute we can pay to the departed soul is our annual meeting should not only continue but should be intensified.
We are happy that his religiously eventful life led many to Christ. With this, am sure he will have a place with the Lord.
Adieu, adieu, adieu; the cock has crowed and the saints will meet with my brother at the feet of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Your brother,
Akogun Iyiola Oyedepo mourns with his family.
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Since you went away, it’s gotten harder and harder seems like yesterday that we were together. Then I opened my eyes to realize you were gone forever. It will slice our heart away to know you’re not here with us for the rest of our lives. I love you grandpa. Continue to rest in perfect peace. From your grand daughter, Ronke Oyedepo
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You are the father I received the day I wed your son, and I just want to thank you Dad for the things you have done. Thank you for leading by example and raising the man of my dreams. We think about you always, we talk about you still. You have never been forgotten and you never will. I am thankful to be your daughter in love, because you were a blessing to this generation. We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain to walk and guide us through our lives until we meet again. Daddy continue to rest in peace. We will forever love you. OYEDEPO IFEOLUWA
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My dear friend, sleep in the bossom of the Lord. Our friendship started in the 1960s, we both were Railway staff. Ever since then i have come to know you as a lover of God, a forthright person, good oriented and courageous man. You not only educate your children but train them to work with their hands and acquire skills. Adieu, committed man of God. Deacon M.O. Fabunmi.
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More than an Uncle A DAD, every living soul would undoubtedly make history. It is up to an individual to decide what he/she likes to be remembered for. DaddyMinna (great Uncle) was a family man to the core, as much as could be seen, he brought us up together as one. He made an unsurpassed history for himself. Thank God for the life well lived. He was an embodiment of valued and virtues. A pillar in Okimoye. You have finished your race and played your part faithfully. WHO WILL FILL THIS GAP: adieu Daddy.
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May the lord strengthen the family….nd grant daddy enternal rest in God’s bossom….❤️
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TO THE BEST DAD
My Dad was the most honourable man I have ever known, he was an incredibly loving husband, an amazing father, warmth, kindness with a wonderful sense of humour (Accountability was his keyword). A man of honour and dignity who had a lot of strengths to face challenges of life with confidence and wisdom in settling disagreements between families and friends who never let a second party to intervene in our family affairs.
Daddy loved all of us his children equally, he was our strength, pillar of support, spiritual father, our prayer warrior, and he was the man that gave us the best the world could ever give (thank you for being there for us). Thank you for being an earthly example of the love of what we expect to learn of God. Thank you Daddy for being such a good father, such a good friend, and such a good listener, every day, even the worst of it, thank you for teaching us how to love and more importantly thank you for giving out yourself in so many ways to guide and nurture us in our spiritual lives.
Although life doesn’t last forever, love is eternal, love is how you stay alive, even after you are gone as ‘’they are not dead who live in the hearts they leave behind’’ for your memories will keep walking beside me and I am so grateful for all the company we had shared.
The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example as your legacy will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace my dearest father.
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*TRIBUTE TO THE BEST FATHER IN LAW IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD*
Your passing was a hard one to bear but I know is heaven gain, for you are an amazing father Inlaw I just want to thank you for been a father figure to me for loving me the way that you do, I have always admire you how you handle your family I saw how you live and love your wife your home was a true definition of a Christian home I loved the way you lead your home and I wish my husband to be like you and even do more than you the love and bound you share with your wife was amazing and the love you share with your children and grandchildren are second to non, you love your daughter in-laws like yours you extended the love to others as well you where Abraham of our time
You loved so effortlessly a God fearing man, always preaching Gods word, good encourager and adviser, thank you for making me one of your own thank you for loving me the way that you do, thank you for welcoming me in your family with love, i really appreciate you sir, you have never made me feel like am from a different tribe, thank you for always fighting for me and always looking out for my interest, i love you sir. I pray that your soul find rest and i know you are in a better place because you were a good man,
Till we meet at Jesus feet I love you sir rest in peace
*From your daughter in love LUCY OYEDEPO*
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Our condolences to the Oyedepo’s family, a family i got to know are relatives rather than just being friends with Olumide and classmates. The Lord planned it in such a way that even before we grew to know what His great plans were, mummy Oyedepo, took the birth of my wife several years before, Daddy Oyedepo and mummy were one of those who stood by me when i was to marry the daughter of his friend Deacon Fabunmi, these the Lord planned before we grew to know this interwoven relationship. On our wedding day, Daddy was one of the officiating Deacons and a very active one on that day, rest on! Great Daddy and servant of the Lord. To the family and especially my mummy Oyedepo, the Lord will uphold you in strength and He alone will speak with you whenever the thoughts of missing Daddy comes, to the children and especially my friend and cousin Engr. Olumide, may the Lord uphold u as you step into your role, may His love and blessings never depart from you all in Jesus name. Amen
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Our condolences to the Oyedepo’s family, a family i got to know are a relatives rather than jyst being friends with Olumide and classmates. The Lord planned it in such a way that even beforebwe gree to knowbwhat His great plans were, by mummy Oyedepo, took the birth of my wife, Daddy Oyedepo and mummy were one if those who stood by me when i was to marry the dauggter of his friend Deacon Fabunmi, these the Lord planned beforebwe gree to know this interwoven relationship. On ourbwedding day Daddy was one of the officiating Deacons and a very active one on that day, rest on! Great Daddy and servant if the Lord, to the family and especially my mummy Oyedepo, the Lord will uphold in strength and He alone will speak with you whenever the thoughts of missing Daddy comes, to the children and especially my friend and cousin, may the Lord uphold u as you step into your role, may His love and blessings never depart from you all in Jesus name. Amen
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A BEAUTIFUL SOUL
My heart is broken. We have loss a great man, a great father, a great husband, a compassionate and loving human being. The Oyedepo family have been a family friend of the Adeniran family since I was a child. Daddy has shown my family tremendous love and support. He was someone families go to in time of need and he was always there with open hands.
I got to know this incredible man even deeper in 1987, when he allowed me to move into his house after my family left for a foreign land. Living under the same roof, it allowed me to see what a wonderful and incredible family man he was. He worked extremely hard to support his family and extended family members. We spent a lot of time together on the farm. I looked forward to those times. It was a bonding moment between us his children and daddy. Roasting yams and maize with daddy, those were special moments. Sitting around the fire in a circle talking and joking amongst ourselves showed a softer and tender side of daddy. These are moments I will cherish till my dying day.
He was a true servant of our Lord Jesus Christ. He preached and lived by the Bible. I always looked forward to the times daddy was to preach at church. He used short stories to captivate his congregation in order to get his points across. He would use short choruses and dance moves has his opening theme. Watching him dance was a treat and a blessing. I learn to dance by watching him and pretty much copied his dance moves. In our house, God was first and nightly prayer meeting was mandatory. He genuinely and truly loved the Lord.
My son is named after you daddy. To serve as constant reminder of the impact and influence you had on my life. I am forever grateful for the Oyedepo family. Rest easy daddy. I will continue your legacy.
“Where you used to be, there is a hole in the world, which I find myself constantly walking around in the daytime, and falling in at night. I miss you like hell.” -Edna St. Vincent Millay
“There are no good-byes, where ever you’ll be, you’ll be in my heart.” -Mahatma Gandhi
Daddy, I will forever miss you. I love you. You were a blessing and a God send to me. I will forever Cherish you. Orun re!! Olorun Eledumare yo te yi si afefe rere. Otun di ipade wa.
With Love/Broken heart
Omo yin
Aderemi Adeniran
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Even in your death, I will miss your wisdom of the many years of experience and the pure love of an understanding heart. *TTKP OGUNDELE*
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*Thank you for your sacrifices, your care and concerns, your love and everything that you have done for me and my lovely wife( OGUNDELE VICTORIA) wherever you are ? I know you are in a much better place i will be forever grateful and Thankful to God that you are my father. Your style of life is worth of emulation your eagerness to serve God and humanity is unquestionably “DADDY “keep resting at the bosom of your lord . *
Omo eja lonibu Okimoye lagbe , omo sogbodile orun ire oooo
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Daddy Oyedepo,. A man that accommodated a lot of people, caring , generous and I remember our days in the university his house was opened for students to eat and drink freely. He will never be forgotten. Rest on sir!
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My Great uncle ,I still find it hard to believe that you,re gone words cannot describe this difficult moment I consider myself blessed to have you as my uncle you will be greatly missed,rest in perfect peace
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There are so many things I like about Daddy Minna(as he’s fondly called by us)but will mention a few. Number 1, He is a family man to the core, he is always seen with his wife(Mummy Minna) and that has strengthened their relationship a lot. Number 2, He is always interested in everyone’s progress. Anytime he sees me he will say my chartered accountant, how are you? how is work? what next?For me,this serves as a motivational factor for me to do more because I always what to tell him something new about my life.I will miss you, Grandpa. Continue to rest Sir.We love you❤
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Daddy Oyedepo, a man who walked in the way of the Lord. A father to so many children apart from his biological children. His house in minna was open to all his children’s friends who had come to school from far and wide. There was always a bed and a meal in the Oyedepo’s home. We thank God for a life well spent in His service. I pray that the Almighty grant the family fortitude and strength, we are all consoled that Daddy has gone to be with his maker. Rest in Peace Daddy J. A Oyedepo.
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Tribute to Deacon John Ayantunde Oyedepo by Rev. Dr. Adegboyega Adeniran
Deacon Oyedepo, you are gone but you have made impact in my life and pastoral ministry. The rhythm of your life led to the success of many. You are remembered and will ever be remembered. Alaanu, Oloore, Oluranlowo.
The rhythm of your dedication and spiritual life contributed to mission expansion in Minna and Shiroro in Niger State (fifteen other churches out of Shiroro Baptist Church). This is an epitome of a committed and dedicated ideal to deaconate call. The virtues of Christian faith was not counterfeited nor Baptist faith. Truthfulness, dedication and transparency was your ideal as a lover of God. Alaanu, Oloore, Oluranlowo. Rest in peace.
Rev. Dr Adegboyega Adeniran and Family.
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