This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Antonia Ikulayo 49 years old , born on May 13, 1969 and passed away on January 23, 2019. We will remember her forever. She would be laid to rest on the 13th of February 2019 at 12 noon at st matthew 's Catholic Church 37 Norwood High Street London SE27 9JU
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Hope that the rest of you, family and friends, are doing well - know that you are in my prayers.
It's been such a while and unfortunately I didn't get the opportunity to meet with you again after FGGC Gboko. I remember the young slender girl who used to laugh a lot and had the ability to light up the room with so much fun and laughter. Even in trying times, you always had a smile.
Rest in peace in the bosom of our Lord, dear Lola.
If only you could see our tributes to you, but word are not enough to express the sadness of your passing, no more banters or sharing of frank and direct opinions. No more cheerful smiles even when your were obviously in a lot pain. You have fought a very good fight. You have left behind for many of us great memories that will continue linger in our hearts. Rest in perfect peace.
Lola mi! Ever smiling, bursting with life friend. We met as classmates in FGGC GBOKO...you always had this positive mindset despite all...very determined!
Alas..God knows best...I know you are resting in HIS bossom where there is no pain..
God Almighty will console all you left behind.
Adieu....
I regret that I did not call but I remember you as forever cheerful, friendly, funny, intelligent, strong. Met you at Lambeth college, saw your two sons born, Emmanuel and Luke. We still kept in touch ever so often, even when I relocated to Zambia.
You endured much pain through the years i knew you. The amazing thing is that you kept going. You have done well my friend by raising two men.
You will be Forever missed, may your gentle soul resting peace Lola!
Antonia! As I called you even though I also know some call you Lola.
We always fought like cats and dogs bcos we have different outlooks on life, Not with standing, we are friends.
She fought to always have a voice and independence in her life, not to be No Victim to SCD or later Leukaemia
We have a common enemy SCD which we battled together and lost many great friends in the process.
My girls and I will definitely miss you loads.
We pray your gentle soul rest in perfect peace, until we meet again in a better place.
I will be adding you to the touch I carry for all SCD friends who are no longer with me in this race and I am certain you will keep motivating all friends here, saying keep the fight alive.
You were a good mum and you certainly did your best like a true Hero even with all the complications and challenges.
The boys will miss you dearly but if they ever need a reminder of how much you cared about your Sunshine, I will be glad to enlighten them.
We love and miss you.
Definitely still finding it hard to believe and process.
May your legacy be a life that just keeps giving because that’s who you are. I
leave the peace that surpasses all understanding with you, rest easy ❤️❤️❤️
You will be missed, may the Almighty God be with your loved ones and comfort us all.
This is hard to write..I am heartbroken ...it wasn't supposed to end like this. ..but God has gained an angel in you.
You were a beautiful soul...very caring, selfless! From being my school daughter way back in FGGC, Gboko, Nigeria to reconnecting here in London decades later in 2008, you remained the same cheerful, peaceful, hopeful, kind, witty and loving person that you were.
You never complained...instead you were grateful to God for keeping you alive through all that life threw at you. You were brave and you fought to the end. You were a true friend and had so much love for everyone close to you. You cared so much for your Dad, always worrying about how he'd cope without your Mum, your siblings, your sons, who were clearly your world, your friends!
I am consoled that you are in a better place, pain free and at peace with your maker. I will definitely miss your laughter and love ;our chats, calls, and visits.
I will forever cherish those memories, Lola! You will never be forgotten.
Till we meet to part no more.
Many years after we left secondary school we linked up again just four or five years ago and you recounted my exploits of yesteryears amidst jokes and laughter. You're such a pleasant and friendly person and I could tell from our conversations that you love your 2 boys. Your departure is sudden but I believe you're in a better place now. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
I remember a neat and fragile looking girl who came to FGGC Gboko in the early 80s. What made me notice her was the way she spoke Yoruba....with a funny accent!
I didn't see or hear from her again until May 2016. She asked for my friendship on Facebook and we hit it off.
Lola could chat for hours.. And we really did chat. Then we started talking. She was such a free spirit. She had a very warm and rich laughter. She made what she was going through look so trivial.
She was so full of Compassion and Love.
She loved her Boys to bits and had real love for family and friends... She had a Heart full of Love...
I had planned to visit you on my last 2 visits to the UK but I couldn't reach her and that made me uncomfortable. Until that call you made to me on the 27th of November 2018. I was so relieved to hear from you and in your normal way, you made light of what you were going through and even laughed at yourself. I was worried but you assured me that you would be fine. I told you I was going to call you back so we could gist like we normally did but procrastination got the better of me....
I pray for your Sons ... you were mighty proud of them and loved them fiercely.
I pray for your siblings... you thought the world of them.
I pray for your Dad...you simply adored him.
Your friends and family are in my thoughts as well. I pray that the Holy Spirit Comforts all of us.
I will miss our late night chats and calls.
I will miss your laughter
I will miss you Lola
Rest in Peace my Dear
Now you are really at REST
You always said to me”Esther,make sure you bring me jollof rice tomorrow “and I would say,you can’t eat my jollof now because your throat is sore and you would laugh and say,just bring it first.
I would bring you spicy jollof and even in that state,you would still eat it and say it’s spicy though but very tasty.
That made me feel appreciated.Whenever you came for your appointments,you always found time to check up on me and we would have a good laugh.
You had a good heart and never spoke I’ll of any one.you were always worried about your boys.
I know that God will take good care of them for you.
I will greatly miss you.
I am very sad but I know you are in the best place.
Rest in perfect peace
Gboyega
I still see the many wonderful moments we shared as kids, as teenagers and as women. Also the moments of difficulty we shared together and you always overcame.....
You were so kind, so appreciative, very positive and had such deep inner strength.
You had so much courage and handled life’s difficult moments with such grace, such dignity. You stood tough and fought hard at life and lived it the best, better than anyone I know. Your heart was full of love for those around you, ever so giving, ever so selfless.
My heart is broken and shattered, you leaving us too soon. But I will take courage like you always did and keep your memory alive in my heart, praying over your sons that God will comfort them and guide their footsteps.
I know you will never experience pain again, but only eternal bliss in the arms of God our Father...
So I write to you my bosom friend- my sister:
That separation that stings came knocking......
And your candle burned out too fast!
Leaving an ache within my heart that will never go away......
It was never goodbye said
the moments we shared.......
Bcos your beautiful spirit shall grace eternity in heaven
I hurt very deeply but will hold on to the courage you taught me
You touched my life with so much love....
Your deep inner strength and your ability to make the best in tough situations were indescribable.
I knew you saw my heart, and knew the special place you had in it..❤️
My heart is broken, but I will honor you by celebrating the life you lived. I will miss you incredibly......
But till we meet again at heaven’s gate my darling friend-my sister, rest in eternal bliss.
Adaocha
Chief Alfred IKULAYO
You fought a good fight and for so long too. Rest well with the Lord.
I pray for comfort for all you’ve left behind. It is well.
Will forever miss you you always looked out for us.
You was so strong even in the face of sickness.
I know you are in heaven you had such a gentle soul full of courage and light.
I remember me and Bayo staying with you in your Norward apartment during school holidays - you took us cinema and parties in the park - those were some of the best days you always looked out for us
Thankyou for the wonderful memories
You lived life to the fullest
Our last telephone conversation you told me to be a good father to my children no matter what.
I will always live to make you proud Love you.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I've always known you to be a fighter - a great inspiration to carry on no matter what battle one is facing. A woman of courage and great strength. An example to all.
With a heavy heart I say good night.
You have earned your rest but I will miss you deeply. Until we meet again sister Lola.
Kayode
May her soul rest in peace.....
you God love you More
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Lola, today would have been your jubilee year, rest on in the bossom of our saviour Jesus Christ Amen.
You have gone to rest, free from the pains and discomforts of this world. Till we meet at the feet of the Lord Jesus Christ, farewell Lola.