Mummy Ladele as we would always call her, was my twin mothers friend of over 40 years. They attended the same church growing up and she was always at any of the family gatherings.
She loved baking. She made my 10th birthday cake likewise my brother Sola's 1st birthday cake. She was so in tune with the cake designs and flavour, to think of making a guitar and butterfly cake back in the 80s. I remember we all looking forward to visit her home because of cakes..lol.
What fond memories we have of her.

.....to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Philippians 1:21 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/php.1.21.NKJV

We will surely miss you.
May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace.

News of your home going came at a surprise, but God knows best. You left us with fun memories of accommodation, care and love. You had a big heart that marvels everyone. I sometimes joke with dele that you have more attachey sons and daughters, than your biological ones because of the true love you showed to everyone regardless of their background, race or creed. Well, we'd hoped to see you in nigeria but surely we shall see you in heaven; in paradise; at the bossom of Abraham; at the feet of Our LORD Jesus Christ and at the throne of our GOD whose name is JEHOVAH. We love ma and we'll miss you greatly.

It has finally come to my reality that you have gone to rest from this sinful world. Mummy awon boys, like we used to call you back then. You have a big kind heart taking me and others in as sons and daughters even though you never knew us previously. I remember the first time I met you and the love u showered on myself. No one that got into our house was a stranger to you. Haaaa your pot was accessed to aĺl even though some of us did not have such privilege at home. You stood up in our defence in public and declared to anyone that care to listen that I and others are your children. There was no difference between biological children and other children. Thank you GranMa for all your advices and support. It's really hard to put a tribute. You are grateful missed.

The news of ur demise came as a shock nd a big blow 2 me.
My meeting u @FACM was not by accident. U loved me like a mother should even without knowing me 4rm birth. You saw me nd accepted me without any fault, gives advise 2 me like a mother should. Encouraged me in every aspect of my life, my absence in church hurts u so badly Cox u love nd care so much about me. You made me a member of Young Busy Bees (YBB) nd Guild of Steward Cox u find me worthy 2 be part of FACM Bonifide member. "Mama /Iya Daco like I foundly call you, my heart bleeds so so much but am happy Cox u hv gone 2 be with d Lord Our Maker
MAY YOUR GENTLE SOUL FIND REST IN THE BOSOM OF THE ALMIGHTY GOD AMEN. REST ON TILL WE MEET TO PART NO MORE.

You left this sinful world early but your footprints will always remain in our hearts, May your soul rest in perfect peace Mrs A.A Dacosta

Mummy, you welcomed us all as your children, treated us all same in very best ways, you’re indeed a loving mother.
Thank you for being who you are to us.
We miss you.
Forever in our hearts.

Mummy Dacosta...you are a Blessed mother, very hardworking and very large hearted . It's even difficult to write about you in past tense, you will forever remain Present in our hearts❤️.

On behalf of all your son Oladele's friends and colleagues I want to say a big Thank you for accommodating us and treating us like one of your own children. No matter how many of us stormed your house in Mile 2 ,you always welcomed us , fed us, Advised us and generally helped us in any way possible on our life journey.

I remember even In University days, when you came to see Oladele and asked him to call us all to come and take the food you brought for us.
The real truth is that some of us didn't even have from our own homes the kind of love you so freely gave to us...Ahhhhh! Aye laajo, orun ni ile oh.

Thank you for everything mummy. Continue to Rest in the Lord, till we meet again in foreverland.

WE LOVE YOU AND WILL ALWAYS CELEBRATE YOUR LEGACY OF LOVE.

-Olaleke PLAYO

Angela Arinola Da Costa aka "my wife" fondly called by me was a good friend and sister in the lord. We were introduced in 1986 and since then she became a very good friend. She was also a good mother not only to her children but to my own children also, thats why she was a godmother to my daughter.
Sleep well my dear friend. May God grant you eternal rest.

Words eluded me on hearing the dimise of my Auntie. She will be greatly missed but not forgotten.
The heavens have gained an icon. May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.
May the good Lord, grant the husband and children the strength to bear this heavy loss. Amen.

My dear Angela your death is still a shock.
Having the hope of your recovery and that we shall dance and give thanks to God. However God knows best we cannot query Him.
I will remember your good cooking and your jokes for my garlic sauce.
I thank God you lived a godly and fulfilled life in His vineyards.
You will be missed Iya Daco as fondly called.
Rest till the resurrection day

Anti Arin, as I fondly call her, was a beautiful soul, kind hearted, humble, loving, accommodating, warm and a Christian, who loved the Lord.
The news of your transition came to me as a rude shock and it still feels like a bad dream.

I remember when we were in school at Ogbomoso, no one could compete with you on the dance floor during our Social Gatherings on Saturday nights. It was real fun. I still remember those days with nostalgia. You took good care of me and ensured that your friends did same. We shared good times also when on holidays in Lagos and you introduced me to some of your friends at Obalende, no wonder it was easy for you to choose me as your Chief Bridesmaid, even though you had many friends who could perform that role.

You were very down to earth, not minding that I am your younger sister, we shared each other's burden prayerfully. You loved the Lord and at every given opportunity you invited me to your church during special occasions.

Who am I to question the Lord Almighty for taking you away from us now. My consolation is that you loved and served the Lord so I am confident that you are resting in the bosom of the Lord. 
Adieu my dear Sister. We love you but God loves you more. Rest in Peace, Arinola, omo Olokun esin. Sun re o.

TRIBUTE OF THE BUSY BEES SOCIETY OF JEHOVAH SHALOM CATHEDRAL 

Our dear sister Angela Arinola DaCosta, our past president, the news of your demise came to us as a rude awakening.

Leaving us at this time, has made us to understand once again, that God has times and seasons in His hands and also He is an unquestionable God.

We however took solace in the fact that you lived a godly and fulfilled life though short to us.

We thank God for your life you will ever remain in our heart. Prov. 10:7 says "The memory of the just is blessed"

My sweet sister your departure really shocked me. My heart was so much with you two weeks ago I called your phone but I was told you went for check up not knowing that will be the last calling on your line. You are darling and lovely mother, sister and a friend. I really missed you, we shall meet at the last day. Su ree ooo mama rere

The news of your demise came to me as a rude shock. You were such a loving Mum.
Could remember growing up how you carry yourself elegantly effortlessly. How you dress up for occasions elegantly.
Fast forward to my Uni days with Ladele. I became closer to you. Then, we talk more. One could tell how much you care for your boys and people around you. You cared so much about our well being in Ogbomoso. Our accommodation and whatever to make us comfortable.
You 've lived a good life, you've finished your race. Rest well Mum.
Words are inadequate to offer in a time like this to the family, may heaven console you and keep you all. My deepest condolences.
May God rest your humble soul Mum.

Heavenly father Grant unto our loving sister an eternal rest. Ma sinmi lokan aya Jesu titi di ojo ajinde sun re o. I will miss you

Good night mummy, I bless God for your well spent life. I remember growing up I look forward to Saturdays to see you dress up for parties. You have great of fashion and you always carry yourself elegantly. I blessed God I saw you in April this year, I thank God I saw that night even though I never knew that will be the last time. The few times we have had conversations you never judge me, you correctly me nicely and all I saw was a good woman with a great understanding. I pray on the resurrection morning we will meet again
Good night ma.

My mummy's best friend, while we are growing up. You though me so many good things, cos I stay and live with my brothers from another mother . Mummy treated me like one of her son's , she buys whatever she bought for her children for me too. You kind generosity can never be forgotten, how you took care of people around . Forever in our hearts and you can never be forgotten. I pray almighty God forgive all your trasspass sins and Grant you an enteral rest in lord Jesus. Amen.

Aunti mi, you came to this world, you fought and conquered.
A great woman of virtue and honour
A bright and vibrant woman
A woman who loves peace even when the peace is at a cost
She takes care of others like her own, A woman with a heart of gold, Heaven no doubt is rejoicing at your homecoming Your name and Legacy will remain indelible in the sand of time
Adieu Aunti mi, till we meet at the feet of Jesus Christ, Goodnight.

Dear Aunty, I was shocked to hear your demise.
The best aunt i ever had. You were so real and factual. So loving and full of action.
I being the ring- bearer at your wedding means i am loved by you.
Will miss you Aunty mi.
Rest on aunty.
Love from the Oyewos'.

Mama Daco, you will surely be missed. A good and caring mother. Sleep well.

Ma Daco like I fondly called you, you were a blessing and a beautiful soul who loved people so effortlessly, every one that came your way was a child to you, you were such a beautiful mother in law who took every daughter brought in as her own. One word you always said to me was Belinda mi o le fi i ya je iyawo omo mi, e yi ni obirin ti mo bi. I miss our long talks and the encouragements. Had to tell the children you are gone and Olamide cried so much that why would it be his grandma he want his grandma back and Feyi kept saying but I miss grandma. You lived a good life and you were a blessing to so many. Rest on sweet mother.

We thank God for the good life well spent, it is sad to say goodbye but we know we will meet to part no more.
Good night momma.