Miss you dearest Aunty Arinola…we would have had our long chats on the 30th of October and lunch too….Rest in peace

Dear Radiant sister. Continue to Rest In Abraham’s bosom.

Continue to rest in peace Arinola dearest .You are sorely missed .

The memory of the just is blessed. Keep up the heavenly praise till God calls us too Sis.

Happy birthday my darling. I know you are celebrating with the angels in Heaven. Continue to rest in perfect peace my friend.

Continue to REST IN PEACE ☮️ ARIN.

Remembering you dearest. 2 years already. Continue to rest in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ. May God console the heats of your beloved family and friends till we meet again. RIP

It is hard to believe it is two years already! 

ARINOLA, you are sorely missed..... You came into my life in the last five years of your life and you left an indelible mark. You were my neighbour and my friend.
You said it as it was. No pretenses and no apologies. You gave all of yourself to everything you did; no half measures. You gave so much to our friendship. You cared about my children, my husband and myself. I miss you so much. Continue to rest in peace my dear friend.

My Dearest Arin!
Hmmm, they say time heals wounds...
But I am a fervent believer that only GOD can and will heal our hearts from the wounds of your demise.
I truly and deeply miss you...
Sun re Ore mi..
It is well.
Rest on in the bosom of Our Lord.

We remember you always Auntie Arin.
Love always.

Happy Birthday my darling sister friend

Chic,
Happy posthumous birthday. I struggled all day today but I know that you are enjoying heaven with our maker . Continue to Rest in HIS Bosom. I miss you terribly and Forever in our hearts.

Love you!

Happy birthday my darling friend. Continue to rest in perfect peace

Miss you so much Aunty. We would have had our long chat today and if we were both in Lagos, we would be trying out a new restaurant. May your sweet soul continue to Rest In Peace. Love you always….Happy Birthday. It’s your Omolola

Dear sis friend,
This is a posthumous birthday wish for you.

You were a great part of my life.You will forever be in my heart.
I miss you sorely.

Continue to rest peacefully in God’s bosom.

Your darling sister,
Bukky.

Continue To Rest In Peace.

Segun & Emelda

My dearest sister and friend, I miss you everyday. Continue to rest in the blossom of the Lord until we meet again.

Aunty Arinola, you are sorely missed….Rest in peace.

Sureal. Continue to rest in peace

Arinola my dear friend and neighbour, 'I miss you' cannot describe the gap you left behind. A year on..., I am still in shock that you are not here with us anymore. I know you were not ready to leave the earth. I thank God that you were prepared for eternal life and when the Lord called, you were ready for the journey. I pray that you have found peace and you are resting peacefully with your maker.

Hmmm!
Chic, I really miss you....
Am still very much speech less...
Rest on beautiful...
Forever in our hearts...
It is Well.
Love always!!

Continue to Rest in perfect peace darling Arinola We miss you sorely but God knows best!

Aunty Arinola as l fondly called you..hmmm. it's a year today that you left us physically. I remember how my phone was ringing back to back non stop a year ago when everyone wanted to confirm if it is true on not...
Love you as always.

Dearest Aunty Arinola, thinking of you…you would have been 61. We would have had our usual marathon chat and then lunch as we did every year when we are both in Lagos. I miss you and can’t believe I won’t see you on this side. Continue to rest in peace. Lots of love always. Omolola, as you fondly called me.

Chic dearest!
I stayed awake and viewed your phone profile/number wanting to make the usual birthday call to you. Although, I know it is no longer possible for me to speak with you live, I was tempted to call anyway.
I know you hear me and I also know that you are enjoying Heaven with our Lord and Savior celebrating the years you spent on this earth.

I miss your physical being. Death can only take you away from me, but it can never take the precious bond and memories we made together. My darling sister, wishing you floods of happiness in heaven.

Always forever....
Love Chic!

We honor a great soul who blessed us with her friendship, sisterhood and the priceless gift of service to society with goodness, grace and courage. She lives on in our hearts.

I miss you so much Sis... I have struggled with writing this for so long because it's hard to process that you are no longer here. Thank you for the 'GIFT' of your friendship. Thank you for your warmth and kindness. Thank you for all the memories we created in Egypt...that was our last time of being together and I am thankful that you left such precious memories with us. Rest in Peace till we meet again.

What can I say?
Arin, you crossed my mind multiples of times. I just used to say to my self, I will check you out and the Spa when I am in Lagos and perhaps stay the night to catch up on a lot of just.
I was shocked to read this news of your departure. I remember the times you and your sister Funmi visited and stayed at Adidi's. I and sisi Vicki, I called her live together for many years 1979 - 1982- last I remember was you and funmi staying with us at Chelsea.
We were also classmates at St Teresa's College.
You were calm, quiet, calculated, determined, focused, warm and ever with a beautiful smile.
I pray that God will grant your siblings, cousins, relatives, friends to bear this huge loss. You did your bit!
God knows best!
Rest in peace and in the bossom of your creator.

Adieu!
Olufunke (Anne) Ayoola.

Arinola, the news of your sudden and unbelievable transition was terribly shocking! It was just unimaginable...that you were gone, just like that?

You were such a warm, charming and ever-smiling soul, with a wonderful and friendly disposition!

You lived an impactful, beautiful and fulfilled life of excellence. Ever-ready to mentor at any available opportunity! Indeed you came, you saw and conquered.

Have an eternal and peaceful rest in the bosom of the Lord...Arinola!

May the Lord comfort and strengthen the entire family and the friends community.

Dearest Arin!
I never imagined in my wildest dreams,
Writing these soul searing words,
Role reversal in troubling times!
Such wonderful life cut off too soon,
Death's invidious and insidious plan,
A woman of empathy and passion,
Compelling compassion,
Sweet as the proverbial girl next door,
Imbued with Christian faith and profound ardour,
An indisputable rising Star
Diverse field and endeavour,
My most cherished ex-Banker,
Utmost competence and diligence,
I, your Uncle Wissy, You, my true Niece,
By loyalty and allegiance
Death may make fool of everyone,
But as Christians we struggle in defiance,
Upholding your memory with love,
Memorializing the enormous impacts,
Your life brief but marvelous
A woman of substance and essence
Resting in perfect peace!
Rosaline (Sisi RoRo) & Wisdom Dafinone.

......I couldn't bring myself to write this tribute before now, as it all just seemed totally unreal....how on earth could you be gone from the face of this earth..hmmm.
 I guess dressing up, getting in the car and heading to church for YOUR funeral has brought me out of my state of denial and I now face the reality of it all
I went to take a look at my photo book this morning just to see your pics as you celebrated with me a few years back at my 50th. You were all Smiles even as you launched my Wellness magazine on that day....
I'll never forget the extensive interview I and my team had with you ...you poured yourself out touching every aspect of your life...your passion for wellness, your life goals, advice on healthy living and lots more....
You were a unique woman with so much tenacity for things you had passion for and above all...you were a woman that LOVED her God..
Sis Arin, your demise is strange weird, heart wrenching and so sudden . Only consolation is that you are with HIM....
Goodnight my sister..
Love you
Toyin and Toyosi Gbede
.

Sister Arin. You lived a life truly worthy of emulation, blazing a trail and leaving an impact on all who met you. Your passing at this time makes no sense, but alas, it is not our place to make sense of God's plan. Rest well in the peace of Jesus Christ and may your life continue to be an inspiration to us all. May the Lord grant the family the grace to bear this loss.

Arinola my soul sister. I am still struggling with the news of your passing. "AriNola", godmother to my daughter; mother to many; mentor to lots and a trail blazer in the wellness industry in Nigeria; you are sorely missed. I love you my sister but God loves you more; I know you are with the Lord. As you named your Spa, " you came, you saw and you conquered ".

Rest in perfect peace.
Your friend and soul sister
Carolyn Rewane

Aunty Arinola, hearing about this was really painful ..you are the most pleasant being-down to earth and easy going-
I remember your love for Cora beads and how I use to make them for you.the little time I spent with you was remarkable.
May your gentle soul rest in the peace.

Hhhmm Amazon Arinola A Adeniyi AAA!!!! I called you MD from your days at the banking industry and you affectionately called me sister of life!!! You left an impression in my heart and I am glad that I celebrated your wins, achievements and much more. Yours was a short but impactful sojourn on this side of heaven. You came, saw and indeed conquered. This is tough very tough for everyone especially your beloved family I pray for strength and comfort for them at this time and beyond. Unforgettable!!!!

Where do I start......I’m still in shock. It only seemed like yesterday when you called out of the blue to let me know you were in town for a brief period. What a lovely time we spent out at lunch, chatting and laughing, then off to the store for your specific brand of shoes! I miss your calls and texts to check up on me, especially during this nightmarish pandemic. “Doc, take care”, “how’s my doctor”......I procrastinated way too long in returning your calls. Life, work and the endless distractions would take over at the most inopportune moment. I truly regret not picking up the phone. Our friendship was brief in terms of time frame. Just a mere few years of knowing each other but our friendship evolved rapidly into kinship. Truly miss you sis. The world is shining a little less brightly without you. I miss your straightforward no nonsense approach, your integrity, your elegant and classy ways, your wisdom, your sass, your smile, your laughter and humility. Your friendship was true, no agenda, no drama. How I miss you big sis. I was preparing to tell you to save the date for my belated big birthday celebrations. Your little sis is all grown now. How painful is this. Such sorrow to look at your phone number or display picture still sitting on my WhatsApp page. I’m grateful for your friendship, your integrity, sisterly love and care. I pray God Almighty grants your family the strength and peace to continue without you. I’m grateful you lived long enough to achieve your hopes and aspirations. Your legacy remains an inspiration to all. God knows best. Sun re o big sis.

Arin

You left a hole in my heart. I never got to say goodbye and tell you how I love you. I’ll never forget the memories we shared together when I visited Nigeria for the first time in December 2013.
May Your Soul Rest In Perfect Peace.

Arin,
I was saddened to learn of your sudden passing. It is such a shame that it happened to you at this young age. You were friendly, kind and lovely. Death is a bad reaper. I am comforted however, by the fact that you've gone to a better place to rest in the bosom of the good Lord. Thank you so much for being the conduit that brought our families the good times we shared. We miss you physically. Rest eternally with the good Lord.

Aunty Arin,

Thank you for all the memories and the love and light that you brought into our lives. You will forever be loved and missed. We will carry you in our hearts always.

Adieu Aunty.

Juyin Agbe-Davies

Arinola,

My exceptionally good natured loving and selfless ABURO!! It still has not sunk in that i will never see you again. I am so sad and overwhelmed to be writing this tribute for you.

I still do not believe that you were bidding me farewell at the wedding of my niece in April.

Our sisterly friendship started in 1985 when you were at Lion bank and i was next door at Attitudes and it blossomed over the beautiful years that we had together. We admired each other so much and she looked to me as a mentor, she would come over to my shop and we would talk and talk for hours. She made the impossible possible for me in so many ways and we were extremely devoted to each other.

She was a woman who was unique in many ways, thoughtful, caring, with loads of wisdom, very intelligent, elegant, fashionable and spirited. She was always reminding me, sister don't forget no party this weekend you are coming to my house to cook me your efo riro, fried rice and stew. We always spent weekends, holidays and any opportunity we found to be together at least twice a month to eat and gossip all to ourselves.

I have not lost you Arin because your beautiful loving memories will stay with me forever. My children and my siblings will all carry you in their hearts and cherish their memories of you.

It will be hard to come to terms with the fact that i will never see you to do all our special things together again but your sweet memories will fill my heart always.

I will miss you so very much. Rest well in peace, in love and in the certain knowledge that you will never be forgotten in my heart and the in the hearts of those who love you.

THANK YOU ARIN.

Your loving sister
Sumbo Agbe-Davies

“When my heart is overwhelmed: Lead me to the rock that is higher than I” Psalm 61:2
My dearest Arinola, Dee Chic (as we fondly called ourselves). My friend, my sister, my confidant. I am in the valley, and you are not here to talk to. Your very sudden and shocking demise has created this huge void in my heart.
I find myself at the bottom of the deepest valley of sorrow. A place of helplessness, pain, sorrow, and bewilderment. Yet, in the midst of my tears and pain there resides a comforting clarity in my memories. I draw strength to pen down a few of those sweet recollections.

“ARINOLA ADENIYI”.
I remember when we first meet at the Broad Street Branch of Nigeria Arab Bank, you a senior officer and I a junior officer, we shook hands and smiled at one another. It was that exchange that was the bridge to our great friendship, eventually blossoming to a sisterhood that bound our two families together. The rest was history; we became twins, always together. We shared the same office and residential rooms for years and were seldom apart until life carried us to two different continents. Even still, we remained together in spirit and reunited as often as opportunities presented themselves. My last phone communication with you was Friday June 4th.

Arinola became part of my family(sister and daughter) and was loved by my parents and my siblings (everyone is in great shock, disbelief and in pain at your passing. She was our youngest brother Ebinum’s godmother. I too became part of her family was loved by her parents and siblings. Her biological mummy Late Mrs. Esther Adeniyi (miss her a lot) named my first daughter Alero as she was with me during my difficult pregnancy in 1990. Every time mummy would visit the U.S.A. (before she passed), she made it a point to be with me and my family.

Ah Arinola, we shared a lot through the very great times and not so great times, our silly quarrels to our silly make ups, our very intense professional dealings to our casual times. I remember taking walks with you from Queens Drive to Falomo junction and back, Louis Solomon Close to Bar Beach and back (to keep fit), and chilling on Takwa Bay and Lekki beaches over the weekends. Our visits to Abbi and attending the festivals, Koko, Odeh, the parties, shows, and events we attended, the silliness, the laughter, oh the laughter, the dancing, mischiefs. Our shopping round about Tinubu to Balogun, Ikeja to Apapa and back home (LAGOS). Woodfiled & Oakbrook malls, down to the Magnificent Miles of Michigan avenue stores, the restaurants, and fine dining you loved “Redlobsters”(CHI-TOWN) Yes, we had fun and I am Grateful for those years and experiences. We had this kind of bond and love of 1Corinthians 13:4 “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud”.

I promised myself I would call Saturday June 5th and didn’t; I said maybe the 6th and it never happened. Monday morning June 7th was when brother Segun would wake me up with the news of your passing. Hmmm! Never put off what you can do now… oh how it hurts to think of how I wished I had one more opportunity to speak with you and hear your voice, to hear your laughter- SEE YOUR SMILE- Ah!!! Chic…I GO MISS YOU OOO BADLY. ORE MI, NWANEEM… KAI!!!! Hmmm. IT HURTS BADLY…GOD HELP ME ooo. Hmmm!
Arinola, you were one of a kind, a rare gem, beautiful inside and out, a strong human being bounder because you showed kindness to people, you were extremely intelligent, loving, giver, a great leader, and most importantly, a woman after God’s heart. For all these I am Grateful to have known you.
I/we will miss you dearly, but the memories and the Grace of God will be sufficient to fill your physical void. Therefore, must join all your loved ones and celebrate with gratitude your short but remarkable life here on earth. With total submission and Gratitude to God; Rest Peaceable my darling sister ARINOLA ADENIYI, HEAVENS’ GAIN. By Dr. Carol Enuenwosu-Aki for the family.

Rip auntie arin, may you Rest In Peace
You have touched our lives in so many ways that it’s impossible to ever forget you
Love you ❤️

Arin, I still find it difficult to process the news that you are gone . The news is too shocking, too sudden and too devastating. So many questions unanswered, but God knows all things and we just have to accept it. As painful as your sudden departure is, we take solace in the fact that you loved God and served Him through the numerous lives you impacted. You were a beautiful soul, warm, kind hearted, friendly, full of life!! I will surely miss you and your signature smile. May the Lord comfort your family, numerous friends and may your gentle soul rest in the bossom of the Lord. You may be gone but never to be forgotten!!!

Funmi Adegbite

Auntie Arin, totally shocked and pained when i heard the terrible news; speaking to Toyin made it a reality!!. The last i spoke to you was a promise for a meet up in the UK. I remember fondly time spent with you and both our families. You where kind and always smiling. Rest on, i know you made Heaven. God give your family the fortitude to bear this big loss.Unbelievable…. You are well Loved Auntie Arin.It is well❣️
Good night.
Omogs

Rest in peace Arin (AAA you liked to sign off with). You were a trusted colleague with an integrity that was unmatched. I was glad to count you as a friend. I will cherish the memories. You will be sorely missed!

Arin always had a radiant smile for me - Ebiyemi

In my adult life I remember my younger cousin, Arin, always welcoming me with her beautiful smile. During the last 2 years we have had several opportunities to come together as a family. Starting with our celebration of Mummy’s (Arin’s mother) 90th birthday on June 22, 2019, at Ibadan, followed by Mummy’s funeral in February last year, several weddings of Matie’s great grandchildren, and major milestone birthdays, including Arin’s 60th last October. These events were mostly happy occasions with hugs and smiles, providing opportunities for us to celebrate, enjoy and reinforce our love for each other as Matie’s grandchildren. Arin was always part of the planning of these events, a process that further enriched and enhanced our relationship. For Arin’s 60th birthday, we gathered at her apartment on the 14th floor of one of the towers of Eko Court Complex in Victoria Island that provided some spectacular views of Ikoyi, from the Falomo bridge on one side, and the Atlantic Ocean view on the other. Arin, the 4th child of my favorite aunty, was now a senior and ready to enjoy life to the fullest! So, I was in total shock when Amaju (my younger brother) woke me on Monday morning (June 7) to announce that she had passed on, and I should come over to his house to help break the news to her older sister, Funmi.

Arin’s mother, Mrs. Esther Adeniyi, (Mummy, as she is affectionately called by all Matie’s grandchildren) was the youngest of 4 children of our grandmother (nee Amaleghemifor Ikomi) known to us affectionately as Matie. The others were my father, Chief Japhet Oritsetimeyin Pinnick (Papa to us all), followed by Mrs. Kaone Edukugho and Mrs. Hannah Eda. The strong bond and love between these four siblings were passed down to all Matie’s grandchildren in magnitude and intensity. As a result, a good number of Matie’s grandchildren adopted Mummy’s home in Ibadan as a primary or secondary residence, bringing quite a few of us under one roof during our formative years.

I became more aware of Arin in 1967, as a 7-year-old girl, after Daddy (Arin’s father) had driven to Oshogbo, to collect Adidi (my older sister) and I from the Baptist Girl’s High School and Children’s Boarding School respectively, during the period of the civil war when the Biafran Army had advanced to Ore. From that time, Ibadan (Jericho GRA and later Total Garden) became my primary or secondary residence until I graduated from UI in 1978. Most of us in the Jericho household were at least 5 years older than Arin, so she kept mostly to herself or stayed quietly with the older girls. She stayed out of trouble and diligently managed her daily chores assigned by Mummy. Over the next few years of my stay at our Jericho GRA home, Arin’s chores graduated to managing Mummy’s grocery shop, an experience that would stand her in good stead later in life as a businesswoman. If you knew our Mummy, this was one of the greatest votes of confidence a child could receive from her. Arin did well at this task, notwithstanding occasional pressures, from Segun (her immediate older brother) and me, to get her to part with some tasty treats from the shop shelves.

I was a member of the Adeniyi household throughout my school days until my graduation from UI, and after Daddy and Mummy moved to their personal home at Lakanmi close, near Total Garden. This attachment to the household continued as I started working and had a family. I would regularly visit Ibadan for supplies (including indulging in special Itsekiri dishes). I was at UI when Arin was preparing for her qualifying examinations to get into a university, and Mummy arranged for me to help Arin with her revisions once or twice a week. For me, that was a great deal, since it meant, I would get fed sumptuous home food regularly, so I jumped at it. Arin, being a clever student did not need much help, and passed her exams with fly colors and secured admission to University of Ife.

Arin’s early departure leaves a huge vacuum in our family. She was pro-family and was actively present at almost every family celebration. She was with me in Owerri for my traditional engagement to Victoria, in Koko for my mother’s funeral, and at my daughter’s introduction, to mention a few. She was always supportive and radiated love in all family undertakings. I will miss that beautiful and welcoming smile. We thank Almighty God for the gift of bringing this beautiful soul into our lives, and for the opportunity to spend the time we had with her. May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace, and may Almighty, all powerful and ever-living God, grant my cousins, siblings, and their families the fortitude to bear this great loss. Amen.

Ebiyemi Pinnick

John 14:1-3 "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to myself; that where I am, there you may be also."
Arinola, one of my earliest and favourite friends, how can I ever forget our little fights in primary school in Ibadan and what a joy it was to meet you again after many years, what a privilege it was for me to be invited to pray blessings on VENIVICI when you started, rest in peace my dear friend, your legacy of love, kindness and compassion for others will live on forever in Jesus mighty name. Amen.

Sister Arin, your depature is very shocking and sad. The last time i was with you was one of the most memorable times of my life. It was short but it was a reunion that was heart felt. I was looking forward to spending more time. Now you are gone but God knows best. You will be greatly missed 

I’m short of words. I don’t know where to start nor end. I’m still in shock.
Rest In Perfect Peace My Sweet Sister.Till We
Meet Again.

"Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection and the life, he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die" John 11 vs 25 & 26.
Arinola, our Besto lives forever. May the Holy spirit console and stand by her beautiful and caring family, friends and colleagues
May her good legacies never go sour in Jesus' name.