Now the reality has dawned on me that my friend, my wife, Oluwabukola Adebisi Soremekun has gone to be with the Lord. Putting these words together is the most difficult thing I have ever done for obvious reasons.
Despite being enveloped with sadness, grief and sorrow over her sudden death, I rather chose to feel fulfilled as a Friend, Husband and Father. As I know she would agree with me, it is indeed a celebration of a life… a fulfilled life!
But for anything, I would celebrate her for what and who she is. Her enduring virtues will surely and definitely outlive generations to generations. Her name shall resonate amongst every living soul that had the privilege of having had an encounter with her.
An embodiment of faith, resilience, and a true fighter, Bukky as fondly called and addressed by friends, relatives and colleagues lived her dream to serve the Lord in various capacities, especially evangelism throughout her Christian journey before her call to glory on 4th March 2021; leaving behind her lovely children and dotting husband.
A virtuous woman, Bukky dedicated her life to the service of the Lord and touched many lives through her God-given gifts. In spite of her health challenges, Bukky was devoted to helping her community. She was passionate about propagating the gospel of Jesus Christ and bringing her community to the saving grace of her Lord and Saviour.
She also served in different capacities of the Winners Chapel International, Manchester and Bolton. She was the Secretary, WCI Bolton Branch, Prayer Group Band Team and Technical Group and a WSF House provider amongst others.
If there was one thing Bukky cannot be found wanting, she always looked forward to anchoring her programme ‘Intimacy With God’; a weekly gospel programme, featuring many faithful Christian leaders.
Streaming on major platforms of the social media, the programme, to a very large, reasonable and considerable extent impacted lives amazingly. Encouraging people from all strata, races and status to strive and become better in their faith and relationships with God. The last time I checked, the programme has generated several thousands of followers within a short space of time on all major social media platforms.
Bukky’s family, friends and colleagues will remember her as a selfless and compassionate individual, who put others first and truly loved God. She fought a brave and strong battle; taking each day in stride, never really complaining, always hoping that the treatments would finally end so she could get on with her life. That is Bukky!.
Bukky was beautiful inside and out. My most wonderful friend, she has literally supported me over the years with her gentle and caring nature. One of her beliefs in life was the importance of being authentic with people, saying what needs to be said because it’s good for the relationship and for the soul.
My wife was loving and real. She was a wonderful mother to her children and laid a strong foundation for them. I shall do all I can to ensure that her legacies and beautiful spirit live on through our children, and they will always know how much she loved them. She tried with all her heart to stay for me and for them, but God called her for a greater call, and she had to go.
Now my hope is that she rest in peace knowing she did all that she could and that her children will be fine. When we love people it’s so comforting to know that they will always be with us in our hearts.
I’ll see you again, My Friend, My Wife!
Husband