Happy birthday to you daddy, my guardian angel who is always watching over me. ️

Happy Birthday to my Brother in heaven. I remember you today as always. The bond between brother and sister is among those bonds which cannot be matched with any other at all. I miss you more everyday. Today I lean on all the good memories I have with you and on the promise that I will see you again on the resurrection day. Continue to rest in the bosom of God your Maker. Once again, Happy Birthday in heaven my dear Brother!

My darling husby, 2years without you. I have been living in denial but its getting so so real.

I have waited endlessly for your return from all these ondo trip but you have gone finally.

Life is been so lonely and has lost its sparkles. Missing you is an understatement.
Continue to rest in perfect peace .

Bola, my dearly beloved brother, the wound inflicted on my heart by your departure is still fresh and l don't think that it can ever heal . No day passes without your thought in my mind but l thank God for the quality of life you lived . I am comforted that God blessed you with all that is valuable in life. You were a treasure and your memory is a treasure l will keep forever. May God continue to bless and protect the family you left behind in Jesus Name.
Continue to enjoy your well deserved rest in the bosom of the Lord. Sunre o aburo mi, Jibike Akanni
Your loving Sister
Egin Biola

Bola, your memory will linger with me forever. Rest on bro

All glory to the Most High God for your fruitful time on this planet. Bola, till we meet at the feet of Jesus Christ, continue to enjoy your peaceful rest.

Gbenga Olagoke

In memory of a loving father's grace,
We gather here, hearts heavy, yet we embrace.
A year has passed, a journey of tears and pain,
But through it all, your love forever will remain.

Your gentle spirit, like a soothing breeze,
Guided us through life's highs and its unease.
Your words of wisdom, like whispers in our ears,
Still echo in our hearts, calming our fears.

You taught us strength, resilience, and love,
A legacy bestowed from heaven above.
Though you're gone, your presence lingers near,
In cherished memories, so vivid and clear.

Each day we honor you, with joy and tears,
For in our hearts, your spirit perseveres.
The bond we shared, unbreakable and true,
Forever, dear father, we'll remember you.

So let us gather, united as one,
To celebrate the life that's now begun.
With gratitude and love, we pay homage here,
To a beautiful soul we hold so dear.

In this first year remembrance, we find solace and peace,
Knowing your love for us will never cease.
Rest in eternal bliss, dear father, our guide,
Forever in our hearts, you'll forever reside.

Bolly Classy,
May the winds of heaven blow softly.
And whisper in your ear how much we love and miss you, and wish that you were here to witness the swearing of your man Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
You will forever remain alive in our hearts.
Continue to rest in peace broda.

Bolarinwa my dearest Brother, it’s been a year you left us just like yesterday. Initially I was in denial but eventually I have come to term with the fact that you have gone to rest from this sinful world. The love of a sibling is the most unconditional love of all. It is pure and loyal. A love without demand, without expectation or pretense. Losing a sibling is missing the one who you could truly be yourself with. I find peace in knowing that you achieved virtually all this life is meant for and you impact so many lives within that timeframe that God had given you. I find happiness in knowing that you will live on in my heart and in all of my memories.
My Brother, a sentiment that needs expressing more than any other is the warm appreciation that I feel for my Brother. Having you as a Brother in a world that changes so fast is one of the best part of my present and my past. To live in the heart of those you love is not to die. Will cherish all your memories forever Bola. Continue to rest in the bosom of God your Maker till we meet to part no more.

From
Mojisola

Abolule... how these 365days have been the longest, hardest, and saddest of my life.
 I really cannot believe you have gone finally. Losing you is my greatest sorrow .
  Life has lost its sparkle since you left.. but your sweet memories still linger on in my heart.

Hmmm, it has been a year since you have been gone. It still feels surreal, daddy. Sometimes I like to pretend that you travelled and will be back soon. However, deep in my heart I know that is not true.
Saying that we miss you is an understatment. Words cannot do justice to the emotions that we feel. I have come to terms with the fact that this is one of those wounds that will never heal.
Something that gives me great hope is recalling your last moments. I have no doubt in my heart that you made heaven. Therefore I do not mourn like those who have no hope. I know we will meet again.

Love you,
Funmi

    POSTHUMOUS BIRTHDAY COMMENTS IN HONOUR OF MR SAMUEL BOLARINWA AKINYOSOYE

Bola my brother, today is your birthday. I wish you are alive to witness this day your 61st birthday Saturday 9th July 2022.
However it pleased the Lord Almighty to take you away exactly 8 weeks ago Saturday14th May 2022.
It is very very painful but what can we do ? We submit to the will of our God and maker who knows best. He knows the reason for His actions. We give God all the glory for your short but very impactful life. We thank God for giving you to our family the family of Late Pa Stephen Bolanle Akinyosoye and Deaconess Sarah Adenike Akinyosoye for the period you lived on this planet earth. You were a blessing to all of us. Thank God our parents predeceased you but you left us your two senior sisters Mojísola and l to mourn you. What a bitter pill to swallow .
I pray God will fill the vacuum that your exit has created in our hearts and in both the extended and your nuclear family
May God comfort your darling wife Foluke and the children Funmilayo, Ayomipo, Olamide and Tobiloba I also pray that all your heart's desires for those children will be fulfilled in Jesus Name. They will all live to ripe old age like our mother and fulfill destinies in Jesus Name. The legacy of love, peace, care, concern and goodwill you left behind will be upheld. Your unparalleled sense of responsibility will also be upheld
May God's everlasting light and peace continue to rest upon you my dearly beloved brother Bolarinwa Jibike Akanni Akinyosoye. Egii lugbo Omo as'obe pa' jie je nikoya. Edu igi gbo nua. Omo logho I jeran edun . Loyemekun Akure l'omi meji an pejeji l'ala , Omo a f'ida lele m'ogun enu pa ni Omo Olowu odoru. Omo Sasere Adetula, akata nla b'ori Owo mole.
Sunre o aburo mi. Sunre o Bola o fi mi sile
lo Oju re nro mi lojojumo.O d'ojo ajinde ti a o pase less Jesu .

Your loving sister
Biola
9th July 2022

Dear Uncle,

I still can’t believe you are truly gone. God understands. Thank you for being so welcoming and accepting me as one of your own. This is still a shock to me. But I know you have gone to rest in the bosom of the Lord. We truly lost a gem. Goodnight Uncle, Goodnight. Till we meet again.

Heaven gains a saint!
Uncle Bola as I used to call you. You were a true friend that I have ever known with your friend, my husband. I recollected you coming to check on me when I was pregnant of my first child as if you are the dad to the child. You were working in Akure and we were living in Ibadan, you will always drop off to check on me both to and fro your journey. You were the only good friend that stood by us when my dad passed and your only son was just a baby, you still followed me to support even when the boy fell sick that day. I know you to be a true friend that will go extra mile to support your loved ones. We shared the same birthday and you will always be the first person to greet me on our birthday, what a sweet memory you left behind! I know how good a family man you were especially to your wife and children as you never leave them behind, you'll take them wherever you go and even your relationship with your in-laws is second to none. Haa! "Iru oko bi ti uncle Bola sowon"
Continue to rest on and sleep tight, may your soul be accepted by your creator who knows everything and have called you to glory, till we'll meet to part no more. ADIEU

Sammy, time may pass and fade away but memory of you will always stay with me. It’s still like a bad dream yet to come through but the reality is that you have gone to rest in the Lord. Resting away from the pain and agony which I don’t want for you. I had always thought you will be the one doing this for me and rallying around my children and directing them on what to do but God knows best. In my time of joy and downtime you were always there to offer a word of advise and to cheer me up. You brought joy, happiness and laughter to all who met you. I can go on and on about all you have done but it will not bring my dear Brother back. You have done your part and gone back to your Creator. You will be sorely missed. You have become a memory, which will always be treasured in my heart. Your loss leaves a heartache no one can heal, but the love leaves a memory no one can steal. You will forever be in my heart and sorely missed, but never forgotten till we meet again my dearest Brother.
Rest in perfect peace Beloved.
Your Sister,
Mojisola.

The news of your death was a rude shock you're such a gentleman, humane,compassionate friend and brother
But who are we to question God
Kabiyesi i rest my case with almighty
May your soul rest with your creator forever

Unquestionable God! To You(God) alone be the Glory. Though it is so painful and so hard to come to accept that one so kind hearted like you has passed on so soon. You were so full of life and a friend to many. I am glad I had the opportunity to meet with you. You will be sorely missed, daddy!

Morenike from Peoria Illinois

TRIBUTE TO MY COUSIN, BOLA.
Saamu, Saamu (shortened name for Sam) echoed all over papa's Oyegunwa Erinketa's residence in the late 60's.

Being the baby of the house, he was the darling of all family members and visitors alike. He grew up protecting his sisters, which later metamorphosed into a loving husband and father to his children.

No one would expect your life would be cut short at its prime. If wishes were horses, we still want our darling, easy going, generous brother and cousin to live on!

O death, where is thy sting?? Sun re o in the bossom of the lord.

Elder Funke Akinla.

My Beloved Uncle is Gone!
Uncle Bola! You are one in a million, you were there for me during my formative years, you though me several great virtues of being a principled man, a good husband, and a loving father. You stood by my family when my father your Uncle passed, ensuring that we are well cared for. You have impacted several lives and your pure love for humanity is divine, especially for us family…..Always take time to check on us, even if it requires you to travel to visit.
My Uncle was larger than life…..your great jokes still reverberate in my mind, especially when you say it in the Ondo dialect
Never did I know that I was bidding you farewell the last time I visited!
Uncle B, we love and we wished you could stay longer but, lo, it was God’s ordained act to take a faithful servant home to rest! 
We know the Angels are rejoicing and celebrating and welcoming you to Eternity!
We love you but God loves you more. Continue to rest in the bosom of the lord and may he bless all your legacies. You will always be in our hearts and your fond memories will always be a blessing.
Adieu, Uncle B! 

TRIBUTE TO MY DEAREST BROTHER lN LAW, MR BOLARINWA AKANNI AKINYOSOYE, A MOST GENEROUS HEART.
Bola, l still find it hard to believe that you have left us, just like that.
But our creator knows best. That's why He says that in all circumstances, we should thank Him
We should thus return our thanks to our Almighty God because He implanted in and imbued you with one of the noblest characteristics and ministries, the Ministry of Giving.
Yours was a most generous spirit. You were always giving to people. In the Scriptures ( Luke 6:38 a&b, NLT), Jesus enjoined us to " Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full..."
Again, we must return thanks to God on your behalf in that He granted you a very fulfilled life. You never lacked. Though we wish that you live longer but even a centenarian couldn't have achieved more. God spared you to see your grandchildren both male and female.
We are mourning you Bola but not like unbelievers because yours was a beautiful life and you will live forever in our hearts. You will be sorely missed.
Continue your rest eternally in the bosom of our Creator.
May He protect, provide for and succour the loved ones you left behind, in the peerless Name of Jesus Christ. Amen
THE REV'D CANON (BARR) FEYISOLA FAMUTIMI

Uncle Sammy..still can’t believe you’re gone..my only consolation is that I had the privilege of chatting with you before you left. When you returned my call less than two weeks before your passing little did I know it will be our last discussion.

You were like my Dad’s first son and had a special bond and place in his heart. A wonderful Uncle, caring, kind, amiable and jovial. I still remember some of your jokes, they are the fond memories that would remain with us. Thank you for your love, acts of service, gifts and kindness over the years. After Dad’s passing you’d visit Mum every year without fail and bless her with Christmas gifts - a gesture she so cherished.

You have touched so many lives with your gentle ways and been a blessing to your generation. We pray the Lord comfort the entire family, especially Sister Foluke, Funmi, Ayomipo, Olamide and Tobi at this difficult time. May the Lord grant us all the grace to bear the irreparable loss.

Rest in peace Uncle, we love you but God loves you best.

Foluke Olawande

Uncle Bola. Your passing is so sudden. We will miss you but our consolation is that we will meet on the resurrection morning.

Farewell Uncle Sammy. The news of your passage was so shocking and painful but the consolation is that you have moved to a better place, with Jesus.

You will be missed dearly Uncle.. Your contagious smiles and laughter, your kind and generous heart, your practical wisdom and your big brother position in my life were invaluable.

Your memory will forever be cherished!
By Temitayo Ohiku

Sammy,
The news of your demise was a shock to me. I kept saying "Saamu ke, ke fi o se?" Sammy dead? As in DEAD? It dawned on me that you trully had gone when i sighted your obituary. Ha! Iku ma sika o.
Sam, you remember how I jokingly call you aburo sometimes and you will laugh and say Titi egbon e mi e i....and we are just a few months apart. Hmmm...what a loss.
I guess the only solace I have is that you knew Christ and He knew you. So rest in the bossom of the Lord while we try to adjust to life without your smiley face on this side. Adieu cousin till we meet to part no more...

1. Fading away like the stars of the morning,
Losing their light in the glorious sun--
Thus would we pass from the earth and its toiling,
Only remembered by what we have done.
Refrain:
Only remembered, only remembered,
Only remembered by what we have done;
Thus would we pass from the earth and its toiling,
Only remembered by what we have done.

2. Shall we be miss'd though by others succeeded,
Reaping the fields we in springtime have sown?
No, for the sowers may pass from their labors,
Only remembered by what they have done. [Refrain]

3. Only the truth that in life we have spoken,
Only the seed that on earth we have sown;
These shall pass onward when we are forgotten,
Fruits of the harvest and what we have done. [Refrain]

4 Oh, when the Saviour shall make up His jewels,
When the bright crowns of rejoicing are won,
Then shall His weary and faithful disciples,
All be remembered by what they have done. [Refrain]

Source: Hallowed Hymns, New and Old #185

Fare thee well, Brother Sammy. O daaro o.

Daddy was a man of deep spirituality who loved the God he served ,and who has left a legacy in the life of those who knew him. That will endure for years to come. I had the privilege of knowing him for some years. One of the many personal qualities of who he was ,so honest, he was a man full of empathy and compassion. He spent most of his time and energy meeting with others, teaching and encouraging everyone around him. Daddy you brought joy and hope to so many lives. Continue to rest in the bossom of the Lord.

Uncle.... your death came as a huge shock, I had the opportunity of meeting you for the first time in Atlanta, during Rotimi wedding, you saw me as a family and the rest became a history. 

Uncle you are so family oriented, your heart is so full of love and compassion. Your sister, my Atlanta mother miss you so much already, she has always been seen by me as a strong woman, but your death shows a different version of her.

life goes on.... Rest on uncle. We all miss you already.
Bukkieray from Atlanta.

I pray for the entire family that God will give you the Grace, the fortitude to bear the loss. My dear Sis Moji, the wife and the children, Jehovah will comfort and strengthen you even at this time and forever. Bola continue to sleep in the bosom of our Lord Jesus

The news of your departure was sudden and shocking! When death strikes, it leaves us to ponder over the fleetingness of this world and its sting oozes out agony of pain.

I was never privileged to meet you in person though, but whenever l had the opportunity to talk to you on the phone, your down to earth kind of personality thrilled me a lot. You were truly a remarkable human being - a perfect gentleman. You appreciated little things that others might consider insignificant or irrelevant. You had a large and an accommodating heart.

How on earth could l take for granted how you truly cared about our family and sincerely loved my brother? You treated him not as a son-in-law but as your own son! Whoa!

Our Lord Jesus had to go to the cross but the important lesson from Jesus' death was the fact that He rose on the third day and still lives. If we love someone, we would die for them but we don't die for someone but we live for them.

I'm sure you would want us to live. You would want us to continue to share the love, to laugh often, to smile and most importantly to love God. It is not the length of life but the height of its purpose that matters. You live on in our hearts, dear sir!

Bola I remember the first day we met at Chartered Bank Danmole branch Feb. 1992, as a new staff, I was to open an account and you called me “my sister” and I remained your sister forever.
15years later fate brought us together as next door Neighbours.
I will not forget your encouragement for us to move to our house. Thank you for your persistence.Our bond grew larger extending to our spouses and children, we became “One Big Family” sharing each other’s pain and joy.
We will forever cherish the Asun Nights, the family meal times, the Christmas Eve family carols and fun times we shared together.
Bola you were selfless, loving, caring and too frank to a fault. You never know how to color your speeches you always say it as it is. You love life and you lived it.
You left us too soon, though everyday I saw you I knew it will come but not so soon. Who are we to question God? I know you are resting in the bossom of your creator, you were very prayerful and held on to Him till the last breath. I remember in your last days even in your own pain you still called me to pray with me when I was down.
My husband “Sho” as you always call him is still in shock, the children keep asking what happened, but in all these questions we can only see God in the answers.
Thank you Bola for being a brother indeed. Thank God for the day we met. We miss you so much but you remain in our hearts. I pray that the Lord will uphold my sister “mummy Tobi”, the children and feel the vacuum with His presence in Jesus Name. Amen
Rest on Brother.

Titi Macaulay
For the family

What is the measure of a man? Is it the amount of money he has? The possessions he owns? The power he holds? Is it the professional success he’s achieved over the years?

I don’t believe it is any of these things. The true measure of a man is how much love he gives; how selflessly he shares whatever he can to help others; how consistently he lifts those around him with kind words, funny jokes, compliments mostly made of words that never existed and he just conjured up.

By this measure, Daddy you were immeasurable.
Daddy, you left too soon, though I knew it was looming, I didn’t know it would come so soon. I was hoping I’d have more time to get acquainted with the idea of death and what it means for those left behind.
Now I am beginning to understand just how naive my existence was before I was forced to confront death’s discourteous blow.
While I hope you never have to experience such a life-altering loss, the truth is, we all will. Death is a part of life. And once it strikes someone you so dearly love, your existence will never be the same.
I know the pain of losing you will perhaps never leave me. I imagine it will ease with time as I process and get through it, but I don’t suspect I will get over it. How can I? How can you get over a person who has been there since before you were even aware of yourself? You were my father for 10040 days.
Your life, your influence, and your energy is inextricably linked to mine, and I now take comfort in that. I take comfort in knowing that you are no longer in pain. That suffering is no longer something you must endure.

Daddy, you will forever be in my heart until the day it stops beating. And I am grateful that I am becoming a more fully realized human being, a more caring, compassionate, outspoken, and empathetic person because of you.

I lost you only in body, not in spirit. This is by far the most painful and heart-ripping and life-altering experience I’ve endured.

But I’ll do my best to remain grateful and comforted knowing how much you positively affected the lives of countless people.
A heart of gold is what every family member, friend, and artisan worker described you with. And it’s incredible to see just how boundless your reach has been. Daddy, you left an impact on every person you met, even strangers (who didn’t stay strangers very long). The love you spread on this Earth continues to grow and will live on, and that is the ultimate measure of any human being.
I love you, Daddy. Now and forevermore.
Olly.

Brother Bola as we fondly call you...

We grew up to know you as a loving and caring uncle, who not only loved us as his own, but also genuinely cares for us all.

You are soft spoken, you are genuine, you cared, you loved, and you cherished relationships. Brother Bola, you never forgot your own and still found the time to send us messages and leave sweetest comments on our posts even while fighting for your life! No matter how much time had passed between seeing or talking to you, each time we did, it was like we were constantly together!

Even though death came and took you away sooner than we had hoped, you will always be alive in our hearts, you will always be remembered as a dear uncle, our Very Own and that will NEVER change!

We will surely miss you and wish that you are still here for many years to come, nonetheless, we take solace in the fact that you are resting in the bosom of the Lord, where we will all meet at some point to part no more!

Rest in peace our dear Brother Bola!

From the Ogunrinde Family.

Honestly, I never thought I would be writing this. I am still yet to come to terms with it. It is so saddening, It hurts right down to my core. But I must choose to look on the bright side.

Uncle Bola, Uncle Sammy, Akanni So selfless, a kind soul, full of life, caring, loving, gentle, easy going, fun, extremely reliable. Always there for all of us as a genuine Solid Rock!!!

Going into details of the various times you impacted me, nudged me in the right direction and your words of advice would be too painful.

I really really wish this was just a bad dream. But 3 days before you left us, God directed me to this scripture and I wondered why

Isaiah 57:1‭-‬2 NLT
Good people pass away; the godly often die before their time. But no one seems to care or wonder why. No one seems to understand that God is protecting them from the evil to come. For those who follow godly paths will rest in peace when they die.
Isaiah 57:1‭-‬2 NLT

So now I know I will see you again in a happier place.

Rest on my egbon

Tobi Famutimi

My beloved Brother now that
you are gone
You are no longer here to
share
The bond we had together

A bond of love and care
But l know you are not far from me
I miss you so much
My internal tears keep flowing though l know you are not far from me
It comforts me to know that one day.We will meet again at Jesus feet

Bola l thank God for the privilege of spending your last day on earth with you. You were more than a biological brother to me. You were my friend, helper and adviser. You were so reliable that your exit has created a vacuum in the family
You were born to make the world a better place
Your special mission in life is to bring joy and inspiration to the people around you. You fulfilled this purpose as well attested to by countless people
In your childhood, a boundless energy, very humourous and active child. You personified peace and love , you hate strife and rancour. A contented , humble and respectful man
If l have a choice, l will choose you as my sibling in the next world.You occupy a special place in my heart and your memory is a priceless treasure to me forever.
Rest on beloved in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ till the Resurrection Morning
From Mrs Abiola Famutimi
Your Sister

He is such an amazing and wonderful person who does not look down on people. His words lift up the down troden ones, In 1975 I was a house maid to his mom.I was already 15yrs old then and I was jealousy of my age mate in secondary school.He knew I was jealousy of the girls that use to come to the house to read .Brother Bola as I often called him,he told me "if you can go back to school you will be like them or even pass them and you will not look at them maaaaaaa like.that " that maaaa is Ondo language .Ondo will
say I quote "we gho eniyan maaaaa" Though he gave me a nick name I.will not mention it here.That is how I went back to school to repeat primary six at Messiah primary school Oke-agunla Ondo,later to saint Joseph's College and to University of Maiduguri and later Seneca Canada. And today just for that advice to the grace of God I am doing very ok.I am very very proud of that single adverse .May his soul rest in peace . May the Lord God guide and keep his love ones in Jesus name. Brother Bola we love you but God love you most..

Uncle Bola,
I still can believe I’m writing a tribute because of your passing. I’m yet to come to terms with this difficult moment. I remember the last time I saw you. You were so full of life and easy going. I’ll never forget the conversation we had before you left the states. Thanks for showing me the errors in my ways and correcting me with love just like a father will. You touched so many lives with your selfless and countless acts of kindness. While we mourn you today, we take comfort in knowing your mission on this earth was fulfilled. we know you’re in a better place. We thank God for your life. Till we meet again uncle!
Your Nephew
Tomiwa

Relationship is like an array of dots intended to form a picture. One dot depends on the next to connect to the next dot - this was one of your ways to build relationship. Togetherness, unity, and oneness are all you preached and practiced.

You always went above and beyond your comfort zone to satisfy the needs of families, relatives, and friends, even when it was inconvenient.

Sometimes in 2017, we were both discussing in our family room one evening and you shared some deep words of wisdom with me that continue to help me and my wife for the rest of our lives.

You never for once, treated me like a son in-law. Instead, you took and accepted me as your son.

You taught me that uniting people is not as important as “maintaining and walking” the bridge created to connect them.

Daddy, words, and writing space will fail me to reflect on your teachings.

Time is precious, it’s ever changing, and waits for no one.

Terry Pratchett says "A man is not dead when/while his name is still spoken" - this is our only consolation.

My dear lovely daddy, despite the pain, I must let go.

Here is my promise to you - your legacy will continue to live on!

Rest well my beloved “Daddy Daddy”! Rest on.

I LOVE YOU!

Uncle bola,
My tears has not stopped flowing since you passed away… my childhood memory was filled with you and up till now the reality has not dawned on me that you have gone. In all things we give thanks, I thank God for blessing us with you… this definitely hurts differently!!! God knows best uncle sammy. Continue to rest…

Bonboy…. Pls Rest In Peace. Talking to you some hours before your transition makes this difficult to process. Good night my friend.

Daddy we bless God for the time we had with you!!! You were always so excited to see how we are doing as a church. You will always log in from Nigeria to watch our services :-) . We thank God for a life well spent and my prayers for ur family is that God will continue to strengthen and protect them . We miss you !

Sleep on daddy till we meet again on resurrection day

Pastor Adebimpe Erebholo
RCCG Peoria Illinois

Bola, somewhere in my dreams tonight
 I’ll see you standing there
. You look at me with a smile

“Life isn’t always fair”
You say you were chosen for his garden
 His preciously hand picked bouquet

“God really needed me,
That’s why I couldn’t stay”
It’s said to be that angels
 Are sent from above

I’ve always had my angel

My brother – whose heart was filled with love
Wherever the ocean meets the sky
 There will be memories of you. When I look up at the sky so blue
All I see are visions of you

“While there’s a heart in me, you’ll be a part of me.”
“It is well” and “Ope ni fun Oluwa “ were your short statements towards the end of your stay in this world. Thank God you know Him and found peace with Him.
Sunre Jibike Akanni as fondly called by Mama.
Mojisola your Sister .
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My tribute is quite lengthy, but I will appreciate it if you can take time out to read it. The first time I ever knew what it feels like to lose an uncle was in July 2020. That was when my dad's younger brother, Uncle Toyin Famutimi, passed on. I was terribly crushed. I want us all to know that GOD sends uncles (both paternal and maternal) into our lives to serve as our second fathers (like Abraham and Lot in the Bible (Genesis Chapter 11: 27-32 and Chapter 12:1-9)). I want to use this medium to let us all know that we should love the relatives of our fathers, not only the relatives of our mothers. Uncle Bola taught me this. He is my mum's younger brother. He devoted the same quantity of love to the relatives of his father and mother. I am happy he knew the joy of having a brother (Dr. Yele Akinyosoye). He had two very close cousins (Paternal cousin: Akin Akinyosoye and Maternal cousin: Wale Tade). Uncle Bola has passed on. As my name, Fopefoluwa, implies, I give thanks unto GOD. The BIBLE says that in all things we should give thanks (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). So I will continue to thank GOD. Dear uncle Bola I will miss you a lot. One thing I will particularly miss about you is your good sense of humour . Love you forever. I know we will all meet someday.

Your niece (Fopefoluwa).

BOLA YOUR DEATH IS RUDE SHOCK TO MY FAMILY YOUR COMING TO THE WORLD IS A BLESSING TO MANY THAT PASSED THROUGH YOUR PATH YOU'RE ALWAYS READY TO HELP THE NEEDY THAT COMES TO YOUR PATH IN LIFE
YOU CAME YOU SAW AND CONQUERED WITH THE SHORT YEARS YOU SPENT on earth
DEATH IS a necessary end BOLA REST IN PEACE YOU HAVE DONE YOUR BEST IN LIFE
GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF THE LOVED ONES YOU LEFT BEHIND

May God comfort your family and loved ones Bola. I am glad to read that you spent the last few days committing yourself to GOD : what a rare privilege. Rest on in the bosom of your lord and Saviour Bola in Jesus name. Amen

Bola Akinyosoye was a caring father and a loving husband to my sister his wife,he use to call my sister his wife "folu" he's a very nice person he will forever be in our heart may his soul rest in perfect peace

To my darling father, thank you.

Thank you for all your love and sacrifices. Words cannot describe how much I miss you already, was not expecting to write this as soon as this. You are a loving father, caring and resilient. You sacrificed soo much for us, you were a courageous and very resourceful man.

I remember when you used to sneak in meals for Olly and I in boarding School (all the way from Akure to Itanla), how you used to check in on us every night and check our bodies for mosquito bites when we were much younger.
I remember how you prayed to God concerning my asthma, and God heard you. You have held my hand up until this point from my very first steps.

You were always so frank with us, even though it might have been displeasing, we have grown so much from all the harsh truths you shared with each one of us.

No one will fully know or understand what it means to lose you, our hearts are heavy and secret tears still flow, but you are forever with us.

We love you so much and hope that you look at us and beam with pride.

Your Ekún,
Ayomipo

I express my gratitude to all those who cared to condole us during this period of trial and grief. I am thankful for all those who have been trooping into our family house from far and near to pay their respects to my father and offer their support. May the Good Lord bless you all.

My friend, my 'aota',
Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.
Weeping for eternity would not convey the depths of my feelings of loss.
May your soul continue to rest perfect peace.
SUNRE O, ODI OJÚ ÀLÁ

Bolinton as I used to call you, your death is painful to bear. Who are we to query God. He knows best. Your life was worthy, fulfilled and legendary. You left too soon but the earth’s lost is heavens gain. Your memory will continue to be a treasure among your family members and all those who know you for your civility and friendliness. May the merciful Lord grant you peaceful eternal rest. May his grace abound for your family that you left behind. Adieu Bola.

This’s a really sad case of gone too soon. We’re left utterly speechless by your sudden departure. I always relied on your assurances of weathering this storm and looked forward to seeing you coming out stronger and radiant. But we proposed and God disposed. He must truly love you more than we do. Live on restfully in His bosom, dear friend and brother. The void you left behind will be difficult to fill. I pray God consoles your loved ones. Adieu, Bola!

Bola, I was saddened with the news of your demise on our CB WhatsApp platform. I remember the good old days at CBL. Though I never worked directly with you, we related as brothers in the course of our journey together in CBL. We love you but God loves you more.
May the Good Lord console your family, the CBL family and other loved ones left behind.
May your soul find rest and peace at the bossom of our Lord till we meet to part no more.

Good night brother.