RIP Tinu

Dearest Atinuke.
There's certainly no "whispery" and smiley voice like yours. Gentle and warm you always were in about the 35 years that I had known you. Your passing was a rude shock to us and the only memories that I would keep are your sweetness and smile - all I can see now as I write this. Rest forever in His arms dear Atinuke.
Kola Olutimehin

May you find comfort in the hands of angels.
You shall live in the hearts of those who loved you and thus never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Tinu.

Sis mi, I remember you everyday as each day goes by, I still have the notes of how to take a cab, where to change my money and the shops to visit on my arrival in China.I also remember the day you took Ayotemi my daughter all day School shopping in Houston because you dint want us to spend a cent in Canada as you told us it was a more expensive to do so.You put the colour scheme together for her cloths, beddings and bath.You packed her luggage for her and gave a motherly talk which I just discovered. How many things can I start to recall? You came to our lives through Tayo my sister but you stayed in our lives as an Angel , whom we did not know was in our midst.Sleep Peacefully egbon mi rere!

Tinuke your sweet self and smile shall never be forgotten. Rest in perfect peace of the Lord with your gentle soul. Adieu

Atinuke dear your premature departure has left a profound and painful void in our hearts.
I personally can give testimony to your selfless devotion, kindness and the loving support you were able to give others.
We shall miss your good nature and gentle disposition.
We shall miss the warmth in your gorgeous brown eyes.
We shall miss your contagious heart- felt laughter and sparkling smile.
May your gentle soul rest in peace. Amen.
Sun re o Atinuke Omo Ademuwagun.

My Aunty with plenty money, big bucks. You will be forever missed. Keep God company till we come.

TINUKE Mi ........ The Meaning of Friendship

My beautiful friend is gone, gone to be with the Lord, needed in heaven to join the angles having been angelic here on earth. Beautiful Souls are taken up quickly so that they will not be corrupted by a desperately evil world. God himself misses them and wants them close.

Tinuke is one of such, caring and loving, selfless to a fault, never tired of helping or wary of lending a hand. never petty always putting other people first. I enjoyed her company to the fullest , hardworking ,creative , enterprising , fun loving , vibrant , fashionable , accommodating describes her.
She understands me completely , my confidant, my companion, my shopping buddy , she supported me in every way, she shared in my joy and shared her family with me. Extended loving courtesies to mine , Her home became my second house, her family like an extension of mine. In the last 18 years, she showed me the true meaning of friendship and became one closer than a sister. If there is a chance to relive life, I will choose you over and over again as my friend.

Words fail me to express how truly a wonderful person you are and how much I will miss you. I shudder at the thought of the times when I will need a shoulder and you won’t be at the end of the phone or when I will need someone to tell me as it is and I will not find you. Sweet Holy Spirit be there. 

You were a rock to a number of us and i hope we will be able to find solace that you are with the Lord. Called up to a better place; for a higher purpose.
I love you so much my darling friend but God loves you more.
One of your last words to me “Atinuke, a pade layo”
My friend with the big F sun re ooo

Yinka Ola.

Oh my Tinu. All I remember of our days in Philly was your sweet and gentle spirit. Although we lost touch I always asked about you. Sadness fills my heart completely today as I only just heard. I am convinced you are in peace and with the Lord. I'm grateful to God that you crossed my path. Absent from the body, present with the Lord. What a joy to know that we shall meet again in the New Jerusalem where we shall no longer mourn or cry as my eyes are filled with tears today. Rest in peace dear friend. Rest in peace.

TRIBUTE TO MY FRIEND AND SISTER - ATINUKE

Ore mi...Atinuke! I really can't believe that I will not see you on this side of Life anymore. My GOOD friend...selfless to the core, helpful, resourceful, energetic, hardworking, generous, unassuming, beautiful inside and outside. My fashionable friend. Wow! 

You've been part of my life for such a long time. Our entire families are interwoven. I was trying to recall when we first hit it off as friends before we became bound as family, but my memory fails me. Being such a long time, I may have taken our friendship for granted. I wished I had called more, travelled with you more, spent more quality times with you and even done more. Nonetheless, I am glad we shared so many memories...from ISI, Philly days, Shopping sprees, Christmas Day celebrations and even more recently, in the days of your low strength, like when I visited you in May. Whilst you shared many of my life changing experiences - wedding shopping, engagement in Iyah Gbedde, births of my daughters, I wished I had the joy of sharing such with you too.

I however take solace in the fact that I know for sure, and with all certainty that you are at rest in the Lord's bosom. You definitely fought a good fight. You handled your trying times with so much strength, grace and faith. In your usual countenance, you remained strong till the end, ever smiling and caring for others around you, when you ought to be cared for. You made restitution with God and the angels counted you worthy...you made your peace with The Lord and you slept in Him. Though we grieve knowing that we will not see you anymore on this side of life, I have no doubt you're in a Glorious place.

My entire family - the Jemibewon's and Kola-Daisi's knew you as "Ore Tayo". Though you were older than me, I mothered you. You're a special one. I loved you unconditionally. I love you and will always love you, My beautiful friend and sister with a large, kind and beautiful heart.

Sun re o!

Tayo Kola-Daisi
July 2015