This memorial website was created in memory of our beloved daughter, sister and friend, Oluwabunmi Ayodele Elizabeth Tapere, 32, born on April 7th,1983 and passed away on April 2nd, 2016.
We will remember her forever and are rejoicing here on earth knowing that she is in Heaven with our Lord God Jesus Christ AMEN.
Funeral Arrangements in Lagos, Nigeria
Date: Wednesday, April 13th 2016
Time: 10am
Venue: Vault & Garden
Address: FRCN Close, off Federal Secretariat Road, Ikoyi Lagos
Interment follows Immediately at Ikoyi Cemetery.
Memorial Service in New Jersey, USA
Date: Saturday, May 7th 2016
Time: 12.00pm
Venue: HolyGhost Christian Center
Address: 138-144 South 14th Street, Newark NJ 07107
Tributes
Leave a tributeYou've left a great void that no one can fill. I'm of the hope that we will meet again one day. Remember that you are truly loved. Our lost. Heaven's gain.
You will be sorely missed and forever remain in our hearts.
Esosa and Efe were still asking me about their coming to holiday with you, but now I have to tell them it's not going to happen. 'sigh'.
Sleep onlittle Cuz, till the resurrection day dearest Olubunmi Ayodele. Love you loads.
Rest in peace Bunmi till we meet again.
Sleep on.
My Dearest friend Bunmi Tapere.
I write this with great sadness, a heavy heart over the unimaginable loss of a dear friend. Boom Boom was what I will call her when my phone rings and I hear her voice.
Over a decade ago, I had met Bunmi on the Regional train travelling from New Jersey to Washington DC. She was very friendly, kind, and warm to me on the train. We talked for hours on the train till we got to our final destination. That moment was an instant connection, we spoke like we had known each other for years.
I have watched Bunmi grow up into a respectable woman, achieved some of her aspirations. We have been through ups and down like any other friendship, but we always loved each other and I will forever cherish the good moments.
Bunmi is a selfless woman and extremely generous. I have not seen a person who is so caring continuously, always rendering assistance even if it was not warranted. She will take on people’s problems as her own and be so determined to solve them. She had a big heart and cherished whomever she loved.
She was extremely hardworking; self motivated and was very determined to be great in this world. I admire her willingness to conquer this world, her big dreams and relentless attitude to want to make a difference.
She is a hero to me, despite all the trials and tribulations she faced, she fought all the way to the very end. She was extremely brave despite her situation, she was to still determined to achieve her goals. She did not let the worst get the best of her or hinder her from living and being happy.
She loved God and committed herself to having a strong relationship with him. She would even invite me to church, call to pray with me and even offer her pastors to pray with me. She was always available when you need her and I love how despite in her circumstance, she still would smile, laugh, and have hope.
It is unfortunate, that when I have a child, she would not meet her but I will most definitely tell her the great virtues her Aunty Bunmi possessed.
I will forever miss Boom Boom and she is irreplaceable. She is a tremendous loss to my family; she touched our lives in different ways. She is a Gem, I love her more like a sister.
When I was crying with my mum, her words were… she has gone to rest; she is with God now and at peace.
Bunmi, I love you and I thank God for bringing you into my life. I pray God gives your family the fortitude to bear your loss. You will forever remain in our hearts.
#Bunmigonetosoon #forevermissed #mayyoursoulrestinperfectpeace
Warmest regards,
Dr Teniade Sijuwade
May you continue to rest in the bosom of our Heavenly Father, Bunmi Elizabeth Ayodele Tapere( Beat). You are forever loved and cherished ore mi!
You had one of the best intellects. Your ability to create with your mind was AWESOME!
Please, rest well.
You were very kind and had the best smile. It was a pleasure to meet you and I really enjoyed being around you for your calmness and smartness. Your smile gave comfort. I remember you coming to my home and studying together in Nevis. Your short life was rich and beautiful as you are. I miss you my friend and I am so sorry that you are gone. Rest in peace Bunmi.
You are a rare gem. You made a great impact in your generation and you will forever be remembered. May you rest in the bossom of the lord.
You will be greatly missed.
Rest in peace Bunmi.
You will be missed.
The Lord almighty will comfort your mother ,Daddy and siblings; they will smile again knowing you have gone to rest.
I am so happy that I had the opportunity to meet you. You are truly a Light. "Rest In Peace."
How I wish I wasn't in a hurry the last time I saw you! I didn't know it would be the last time I will see your beautiful face. You were always very calm and it was always a pleasure to be around you! I wish I had extended myself just a little further to spend more time with you!
I take consolation in knowing you didn't let anything but God given strength and courage define you! I guess it is true after all that you never know how strong you are till being strong is the only choice you have!!!
Heaven has surely gained an angel! That is why God broke our hearts to prove he only takes the best!
Rest on Bunmi!
I am so fortunate to have met you! A beautiful girl with a very big heart and even bigger smile! I treasure the memories of our years at Rutgers and the years after that. You introduced me to Nigerian culture and food! You will always have a very special place in my heart. Thank you for blessing my life with your presence. I am fortunate to have called you a friend. I love you.
I am so sorry we didn't get to talk for a while except via whatsapp. Can't question God but I'll take solace in the fact that you are in a better place, away from evil and pain.
I'm going to miss you and our cat fights. Rest In Sweet Peace with God. Heaven has gained an Angel. Please watch over the rest of us dear Bunmi.
By the way Happy Birthday my darling. I know you'll turn up in heaven. *hugs* and *kisses*
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Continue to rest in His bosom.
_Lape
So you know from above, that 8 yrs later and many of us that you left behind still miss your presence and friendship...
Dr. Bunmi Tapere, we know you are resting well, continue the good that you do from above... Dalú
"Happy birthday bunmi, to think I was going to surprise you on your birthday and call you to wish you a happy birthday. You always say Bose stop calling me on the 8th my birthday is the 7th and I was going to prove to you I remember today I set my alarm on my calendar to do so only that you are gone to heaven few days before today. Am short of words because words cannot express the pain I feel from losing you to heaven. I wish you were still here and I spent more time with you through your life struggles. I met bunmi 18 years ago and we became best of friends,I went on to nursing school and she went on to medical school before I got married and moved from New Jersey to Georgia. Bunmi was a very calm, smart, kind friend, always a good listener and a friend that give you a guilty check when u are doing something wrong. Very fun to be with and knows everything about anything. I love u and always remember you in my heart. I pray to God for your family to have strength to bear this loss. Sunre! Sunre! Ore mi."
Bose Okuwa-Folarin
BOOM BOOM
"BOOM BOOM, Happy birthday my dear. Love you infinity. Will miss your laughter and big smile. I am glad I saw you weeks ago on FaceTime. You will be forever missed.
My Dearest friend Bunmi Tapere.
I write this with great sadness, a heavy heart over the unimaginable loss of a dear friend. Boom Boom was what I will call her when my phone rings and I hear her voice.
Over a decade ago, I had met Bunmi on the Regional train travelling from New Jersey to Washington DC. She was very friendly, kind, and warm to me on the train. We talked for hours on the train till we got to our final destination. That moment was an instant connection, we spoke like we had known each other for years.
I have watched Bunmi grow up into a respectable woman, achieved some of her aspirations. We have been through ups and down like any other friendship, but we always loved each other and I will forever cherish the good moments.
Bunmi is a selfless woman and extremely generous. I have not seen a person who is so caring continuously, always rendering assistance even if it was not warranted. She will take on people’s problems as her own and be so determined to solve them. She had a big heart and cherished whomever she loved.
She was extremely hardworking; self motivated and was very determined to be great in this world. I admire her willingness to conquer this world, her big dreams and relentless attitude to want to make a difference.
She is a hero to me, despite all the trials and tribulations she faced, she fought all the way to the very end. She was extremely brave despite her situation, she was to still determined to achieve her goals. She did not let the worst get the best of her or hinder her from living and being happy.
She loved God and committed herself to having a strong relationship with him. She would even invite me to church, call to pray with me and even offer her pastors to pray with me. She was always available when you need her and I love how despite in her circumstance, she still would smile, laugh, and have hope.
It is unfortunate, that when I have a child, she would not meet her but I will most definitely tell her the great virtues her Aunty Bunmi possessed.
I will forever miss Boom Boom and she is irreplaceable. She is a tremendous loss to my family; she touched our lives in different ways. She is a Gem, I love her more like a sister.
When I was crying with my mum, her words were… she has gone to rest; she is with God now and at peace.
Bunmi, I love you and I thank God for bringing you into my life. I pray God gives your family the fortitude to bear your loss. You will forever remain in our hearts.
#Bunmigonetosoon #forevermissed #mayyoursoulrestinperfectpeace
Warmest regards,
Dr Teniade Sijuwade"