December 30, 2023
December 30, 2023
❤️ The years have not made this one bit easier.
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Awujo'ola (Jo) Oyeleke, daughter, sister, cousin, aunty, friend, colleague and so much more. Jo was born on May 20, 1973 and passed away on December 30, 2017.
Jo was so much fun to be around. She was adventurous, kind, generous and simply one of the nicest people you could ever meet.
We will remember her forever and miss her dearly.
You are welcome to share stories, thoughts and memories of her.
****UPDATE****
Funeral service
Date: Monday 29th Jan 2018
Time: 11:30 am
Venue: Wollensbrook Cemetery & Crematorium
Hertford Road, Hoddesdon
EN11 9BN
Dress code: Colourful
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December 30, 2023
December 30, 2023
Miss you more each year. Never far from our thoughts. We shall see you soon but not yet my friend.
Always in our hearts
Remi and Hortensia
Always in our hearts
Remi and Hortensia
December 30, 2022
December 30, 2022
Darling Jo,
5 years ago life changed and we had to start navigating this world without you. The saying “time heals” just cannot heal the huge hole in our hearts . Cretin and I just wanted you to know we feel you and can’t wait to see you again. We will meet again soon but not yet.
Love you darling
Hortensia and Remi ❤️
5 years ago life changed and we had to start navigating this world without you. The saying “time heals” just cannot heal the huge hole in our hearts . Cretin and I just wanted you to know we feel you and can’t wait to see you again. We will meet again soon but not yet.
Love you darling
Hortensia and Remi ❤️
May 20, 2022
May 20, 2022
Happy birthday darling Jo This world remains miserable as we still try to navigate through without you but, as each year passes we are learning to smile at the thought of you. So we wish you a happy birthday with all our love.
Remi and Hortensia
Remi and Hortensia
May 20, 2022
May 20, 2022
Happy birthday JoJo!!! #forevermissed
May 15, 2022
May 15, 2022
Still miss your chats and the extra spice on your jerk chicken pizza for breakfast.
Rest well
Rest well
December 30, 2021
December 30, 2021
❤️
May 20, 2021
May 20, 2021
Rest on beautiful.
May 20, 2021
May 20, 2021
Happy birthday Jo Jo! We still miss you.
May 20, 2021
May 20, 2021
Happy Birthday my darling. Forever in my heart.
December 30, 2020
December 30, 2020
We miss your laugh, your drive, your compassion, your no nonsense ‘put on your big girl pants’ support..... we miss you! ❤️
December 30, 2020
December 30, 2020
I still have conversations with you. I hope you’re listening.❤️
December 30, 2020
December 30, 2020
She was such a great soul. There are very few people that resonate goodness in every interaction no matter how few or many times you see them. She was one of them. Her kind disposition still lingers on in my memories.
December 31, 2019
December 31, 2019
Jo. You are soooo missed. We love you.
December 31, 2019
December 31, 2019
Another year has come and gone and i miss you even more. I'm still clinging to the memory of your voice, your laugh and your everyday loveliness. You are always in my heart as i try to get on with the essence of life without you.
Always!
Always!
September 18, 2019
September 18, 2019
I just want to chat to my friend. How dare you leave me to do life without you. I miss everything about you.
December 30, 2018
December 30, 2018
It has been a year since you moved on to a better place. Doesn’t make it easier and we miss you like crazy. Continue to rest peacefully Jo. We love you!
January 31, 2018
January 31, 2018
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January 27, 2018
January 27, 2018
I never knew Jo or your family but wanted to share some words of encouragement. It’s never easy to lose our loved ones. We can take comfort in knowing that it was never God’s original purpose for us to die. We can be encouraged to know that in the near future God will fulfill this promise in John 5:28, 29 to resurrect our dead loved ones so we can welcome them back. Until that time — deep sympathy— Julia
January 25, 2018
January 25, 2018
Gone but not forgotten... rest in eternal peace Jo. You will be missed
January 19, 2018
January 19, 2018
Smiles. Laughter. And a light that walks in the room. Thank you for all of these gifts
January 12, 2018
January 12, 2018
Awujola - you are our forever friend. Never to be forgotten, you will always be our Angel Delight.
Always fully armed with an array of ideas and solutions. A smile were there is gloom. A hug were there is despair. A kind and inspirational word were there is self doubt. Reliable, loving and kind.
We can still hear you now laughing about your next adventure or the mishaps on your last one.
This new adventure you decided to go on, we cannot come with you my friend, but I have no doubt it will be glorious. Our hearts are broken but through our tears your light is still beaming telling us it’s enough now and again we can smile even if for a moment.
Rest in Eternal Peace, till we meet again at the pearlies
We love you Jo - Hortensia and Remi
Always fully armed with an array of ideas and solutions. A smile were there is gloom. A hug were there is despair. A kind and inspirational word were there is self doubt. Reliable, loving and kind.
We can still hear you now laughing about your next adventure or the mishaps on your last one.
This new adventure you decided to go on, we cannot come with you my friend, but I have no doubt it will be glorious. Our hearts are broken but through our tears your light is still beaming telling us it’s enough now and again we can smile even if for a moment.
Rest in Eternal Peace, till we meet again at the pearlies
We love you Jo - Hortensia and Remi
January 11, 2018
January 11, 2018
My Darling Jo, half a lifetime ago we entered each other’s lives and since that day you have had a special place in my heart - my friend, my confidant, inspiration to be a better person and my rock when needed. More than 22 Year’s later I will carry you in my heart, the times and experiences we shared. You have touched so many, in so many different ways and it’s some comfort to know that in this way you will always be here with us. I will love you - always xxx
January 11, 2018
January 11, 2018
I remember the times we shared together. You were always fun to be with.l know you didn't plan to leave us so soon. You would be forever missed .Rest in peace Awujola jo.
January 8, 2018
January 8, 2018
Dear Jo, your beautiful smile will forever be in our memories. We take solace in knowing that God Almighty knows best and He will comfort, guide and protect your loved ones especially our dear friend Dele. Rest in perfect peace beautiful one.
January 4, 2018
January 4, 2018
Awujo, my heart breaks at your departure but memories of you being a BFF will live on for life. You were a true friend and a sister. The one that I could trust to live vicariously through. So, I thank God that you “lived”. You always took life by the horns and did what felt right thereby leaving a mark on the hearts of those you encountered. Your courage to live life to its fullest has left me with a source of comfort knowing you lived a lifetime that only few will have the courage to accomplish.
I know I took for granted the fact that you will always be there but I am blessed to have had you in my life. I pray that Gods peace will be upon your family at this very difficult time. Farewell my friend.
I know I took for granted the fact that you will always be there but I am blessed to have had you in my life. I pray that Gods peace will be upon your family at this very difficult time. Farewell my friend.
January 4, 2018
January 4, 2018
I will miss you every single day of my life.
January 3, 2018
January 3, 2018
Jo Jo,I could write a million words to describe how flipping awesome you are but it still would not be enough. So devastated to lose you so soon but in your 44 years your light shone brighter than a 1000 others put together. There's is literally nothing that i would change about you, other than having you here still. You are our friend, our family, our inspiration. You are one in a million and i know your energy will be even more powerful now and you will continue to touch lives and be a greater angel now than you already were. Love you like cooked food
January 3, 2018
January 3, 2018
Sharing my childhood with Jo made every memory, every first experience golden. So many firsts ...I shall not mention.
It’s been ages since we met but the occasional catch-up calls bridged that gap. I never once imagined I’d never see you again. My heart is heavy and there’s a lump in my throat that just won’t go a away.
Funny, kind, good, generous, witty, with a heart as big as ever. Soar high and find peace dear one. I know you’re in a better place. xxx
It’s been ages since we met but the occasional catch-up calls bridged that gap. I never once imagined I’d never see you again. My heart is heavy and there’s a lump in my throat that just won’t go a away.
Funny, kind, good, generous, witty, with a heart as big as ever. Soar high and find peace dear one. I know you’re in a better place. xxx
January 3, 2018
January 3, 2018
Jo Jo, yeah, that's what I like to call you. My ever loving sister-in-law. Nah, scratch that, you are my sister. I sit here struggling with the words to write because I still can't believe that you have left us so soon. But I know the Lord knows best.
Ever loving, ever caring. Full of compassion, full of life. I'm glad we came to spend time with you while you were still in the Cayman Islands. We'll forever cherish the memories.
Your spirit will continually live on and we'll keep your light ever shining in our hearts. Rest peacefully in the Lord dear sister till we meet again to part no more.
Ever loving, ever caring. Full of compassion, full of life. I'm glad we came to spend time with you while you were still in the Cayman Islands. We'll forever cherish the memories.
Your spirit will continually live on and we'll keep your light ever shining in our hearts. Rest peacefully in the Lord dear sister till we meet again to part no more.
January 3, 2018
January 3, 2018
rip Awujuo'ola.
January 3, 2018
January 3, 2018
Jo was my classmate and one of my good friends back in Secondary. I will forever cherish the memories we shared. Very loving and so much fun. Though it's been ages since we met, her loss hit me like we never separated. Rest in Peace, beautiful Awujola.
January 3, 2018
January 3, 2018
Jo Jo. You were amazing. Kind, gorgeous, no nonsense, funny, fearless ... you were amazing. You touched so many of us in very many ways and I am blessed to have had you in my life. I am going to miss you something terrible. Whilst I know you are chilling with the Almighty, our thoughts and prayers go out to your family and we pray that the Almighty gives them the fortitude to bear your passing. We love you Awujo!!!
January 3, 2018
January 3, 2018
Dear Sis,
I would forever be grateful to have encountered your trailblazing self in my formative years....truly you left an indelible mark on my life that can't easily be removed, I always relished hearing of your adventures from Dupe, Loving how you lived life to the full, teaching us that we should be fearless and bold.....teaching us to hold no prejudices and ditch materialism ......Thank you again for the Tony Robbins tickets - that alone changed my life for the better. I believe you came through life as a shooting star...blazing a trail for a period shorter than others....keep shining as the star you are... till we meet in eternity
I would forever be grateful to have encountered your trailblazing self in my formative years....truly you left an indelible mark on my life that can't easily be removed, I always relished hearing of your adventures from Dupe, Loving how you lived life to the full, teaching us that we should be fearless and bold.....teaching us to hold no prejudices and ditch materialism ......Thank you again for the Tony Robbins tickets - that alone changed my life for the better. I believe you came through life as a shooting star...blazing a trail for a period shorter than others....keep shining as the star you are... till we meet in eternity
January 3, 2018
January 3, 2018
Jo you are a wonderful soul. Your sense of humor, kind heart, & vibrant personality shone a light in any place you went.
January 2, 2018
January 2, 2018
Will be missing our darling Jo - a very intelligent colleague and good friend with a seriously awesome sense of humour and terrible taste in wine (Riesling....). Her nickname is and will always be: 'Jessicas moral compass'
January 2, 2018
January 2, 2018
My dearest dearest Jojo. A sister like no other. You inspired me so much. Encouraged me and gave me the boldness to be daring, to go for what I wanted in life. You were ever so loving and generous to a fault. And sooo much fun!!! Holidays with you were always an adventure. A true wanderer at heart. You lived life with such abandon. Gosh, I admired that so much about you. I am so glad you got to travel the world and live life on your own terms. My whole life, you were always there, cheering me on from the sidelines. Words cannot even begin to describe how much I miss you. My heart is broken. The tears don’t seem to want to stop but I have comfort in knowing that you are resting peacefully. I love you forever my darling. Your light will always shine bright in my heart xoxo
January 2, 2018
January 2, 2018
Awujola Rest In Peace. She accomplished so much and touched so many in the short time she was here. She will forever be missed and remembered.
January 2, 2018
January 2, 2018
It's so hard to accept that 'Jo is gone;so hard to believe that I won't see that wry smile of hers, or hear her dry wit. She was so full of life, so adventurous, so fearless.
Though she's gone from the earth, she will always be in the hearts of everyone she came across. She will be greatly missed.
Though she's gone from the earth, she will always be in the hearts of everyone she came across. She will be greatly missed.
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December 30, 2023
December 30, 2023
❤️ The years have not made this one bit easier.
December 30, 2023
December 30, 2023
Miss you more each year. Never far from our thoughts. We shall see you soon but not yet my friend.
Always in our hearts
Remi and Hortensia
Always in our hearts
Remi and Hortensia
December 30, 2022
December 30, 2022
Darling Jo,
5 years ago life changed and we had to start navigating this world without you. The saying “time heals” just cannot heal the huge hole in our hearts . Cretin and I just wanted you to know we feel you and can’t wait to see you again. We will meet again soon but not yet.
Love you darling
Hortensia and Remi ❤️
5 years ago life changed and we had to start navigating this world without you. The saying “time heals” just cannot heal the huge hole in our hearts . Cretin and I just wanted you to know we feel you and can’t wait to see you again. We will meet again soon but not yet.
Love you darling
Hortensia and Remi ❤️
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We miss you!
December 31, 2018
My darling, it's been a year and still we are unable to comprehend your demise. We want to believe that you're in a better place so we can console ourselves however, one has to first get over the pain so until then our forever friend. We pray that you are truly resting and that you save a place for us.
Love you Jo
January 3, 2018
by Isy Obi
Jojo, so full vibrant and full of life and the most wonderful and loving friend. Funny kind and courageous. My beautiful Cayman Nigerian sister. I remember dancing on stage together in our 1970s wig at the Studio 54 party, and pretending to be a 1970s girl band. We rocked it! You are loved Jojo.
ixxx
Ginko
January 3, 2018
Oh Jo JO, you simply perfect and beautiful person. There's is so so much to write about you. The two funniest things i remember about you is you coming over for breakfast with a bottle of Ginko herb supplements and giving Nolan and I this big speach about how it improves memory and stops you saying anything stupid (I know right???). Anyway, you were so convinced and was trying to convince us that we should take it too so that we would be able to keep up with you. From that point on everytime we all got together and one us forgot something, or said something stupid, (which was always) we'd hear you and Nolan shout out ''Ginko!''
My other favourite thing i remember is the Birds trifle's you made me. OMG, the best Jo Jo ... you used to mix Amerula in the cream and you'd call me to ask me if I wanted flake or crunchie toppings, and sometimes you'd put fresh raspberries in it too. You made trifles for one of our many gatherings at your house, you made an extra one for me because you knew i wouldn't share it. I took the whole bowl, a spoon and i locked myself in your downstairs toilet until it was gone. You were banging on the door and giving me a right telling off.When you were at ours you always went in the bedroom to get my brown fluffy blanket and you'd wrap yoursefl up in it and hide under it. I think i gave it to you in the end You're just the best Jo Jo. Love you like cooke food