July 21, 2023
July 21, 2023
Happy heavenly birthday my darling Dad ✉️
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This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Elder Adeyemi Bello, 77, born on July 20, 1936 and passed away on September 27, 2013. We will remember him forever.
He is survived by his wife, Deaconess Abimbola Adeyemi Bello, his children, grandchildren, adopted children, and extended family and loved ones.
Elder Adeyemi Bello lived and thrived as an educator and has left behind a long lasting legacy.
His attitude towards life was to put God first in everything he did, hence he served God unashamedly and brought up his children as such.
Take a moment to celebrate him with your fondest memories.....
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September 27, 2022
September 27, 2022
May your memory remain a blessing Aba mi ayiye. On this day, nine years ago you went to be with your maker. Thank you for giving me the most important tools to build a life of integrity. Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!!
Looking back at your legacy, I already celebrated your memory by a simple act of faith. Till we meet again Aba Bello..
Looking back at your legacy, I already celebrated your memory by a simple act of faith. Till we meet again Aba Bello..
July 20, 2022
July 20, 2022
I heard one of your favourite songs this morning, and l thought to myself
Happy heavenly birthday Dad
Happy heavenly birthday Dad
September 27, 2021
September 27, 2021
Daddy every memory I hold of you is a treasure.
Each new day l thank God for the Father you were to us your children, and all that came in contact with you.
Grateful for the Godly training, the solid foundation you gave us Dad, they are incomparable, these are the anchor that hold us steady in the world of today.
Rest on my shining star in the sky, the wind beneath my wings.
I miss you Dad,
Olayinka
Each new day l thank God for the Father you were to us your children, and all that came in contact with you.
Grateful for the Godly training, the solid foundation you gave us Dad, they are incomparable, these are the anchor that hold us steady in the world of today.
Rest on my shining star in the sky, the wind beneath my wings.
I miss you Dad,
Olayinka
September 27, 2021
September 27, 2021
Eight years since you left behind the corruptible for the incorruptible my darling father. I am looking ahead with peace and joy in my heart, praying that I make heaven and see you again one day. Thank you for giving yourself and believing so much in me, my siblings, and the youth around you. Daddy the testimonies abound about the lives you touched! I pray that my life and the lives of those coming after me remain useful to God and humanity. Continue to rest at the bosom of your Lord and savior Aba mi ayiye. You are always in my heart.
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2020
Sleep on dear daddy.Your memory is forever cherished
September 27, 2020
September 27, 2020
May your memory remain a blessing Aba Bello. Thank you for making the prayer altar an integral part of our home, the first call at dawn and the gathering place at dusk, the answer to every celebration and the response to every trial. I am forever grateful for these lessons. Rest on Daddy, I miss you.
March 5, 2020
March 5, 2020
I love you grandpa miss you God bless you
September 27, 2019
September 27, 2019
Six years already! It’s also Friday today, same day of the week you left to meet your creator. May your memory remain blessed darling Pop!!
July 20, 2019
July 20, 2019
Daddy do you know that God has a sense of humor and that nothing we do ever goes unrewarded? I recently started a role that gives me oversight of the faculty in residence at my place of work. I find it fascinating because some of my favorite memories of you were the ways you labored and cared for your students as a residential administrator at Ado Grammar School and Christ’s School. Mommy also cared for the students as if they were hers. I am humbled that I get to carry on the torch. May God watch over the ones you left behind.
I carry your letters with me every where..There are tons of them but I hide a few here and there just as a keepsake. I recently came across one you wrote in 2006 telling me that I’m in your prayers for a better job...it was so timely to find as I was transitioning between jobs. It was such a powerful experience and I remember closing my office door and having a moment.
Happy posthumous birthday Aba Bello, you would have been 83 today. I guess all I’m trying to say is that I stopped by today to thank you for a legacy of service and a life of faith, your memory is blessed. Love and miss you very much. I’m so grateful for this platform to celebrate your memory from time to time. I’ll find a way to celebrate you today with my family.
I carry your letters with me every where..There are tons of them but I hide a few here and there just as a keepsake. I recently came across one you wrote in 2006 telling me that I’m in your prayers for a better job...it was so timely to find as I was transitioning between jobs. It was such a powerful experience and I remember closing my office door and having a moment.
Happy posthumous birthday Aba Bello, you would have been 83 today. I guess all I’m trying to say is that I stopped by today to thank you for a legacy of service and a life of faith, your memory is blessed. Love and miss you very much. I’m so grateful for this platform to celebrate your memory from time to time. I’ll find a way to celebrate you today with my family.
April 26, 2019
April 26, 2019
Thank you, grandpa, for everything you have done for my family
September 26, 2017
September 26, 2017
How time flies, but still missing you dearly my darling dad.
July 21, 2017
July 21, 2017
Baba Bello may the departed soul rest forever in the Lord.
July 20, 2017
July 20, 2017
Happy posthumous birthday Baba Bello, I'm sure the angels in heaven are also celebrating this day with you. Continue resting Dad
July 20, 2017
July 20, 2017
Continue to rest in peace Daddy. Your memory is blessed!
September 27, 2016
September 27, 2016
Aba Bello! There are no words..only gratitude to God. The older I get, the more I love early mornings and the more I honor the early morning principles you and Mommy instilled in us. The morning prayers, your whistling while getting ready for the day, your habit of playing the same cassette every morning. You were disciplined with time and the older I get the more I appreciate that about you. I celebrate a landmark birthday this year..your baby is getting older and hopefully wiser by God's grace. Remember that prophecy on May 13th 2006? well God is at work on it. May your generation be blessed and be a blessing. Thank you for pouring yourself into the youth that came your way. May God visit your seeds of faith upon your own seed. I've been fine all day but writing this...I've become sober..but all is well and I'm at peace in Christ my savior. Sleep on Oga Nathaniel! the original Uncle B. See you at the feast of the saints. Your daughter - Oluwaseun Opeyemi Oluwafunke
July 20, 2016
July 20, 2016
Rest in perfect peace.
February 6, 2016
February 6, 2016
My dear father, everyday l look at the calendar made in your memory and fond thoughts of you spring up. Memories of you are still very fresh. Rest on daddy.
July 20, 2015
July 20, 2015
Daddy, thank you for everything. Didun ni iranti Olododo. Your memories are sweet and reassuring and I'm eternally grateful that I was raised by you - it was a divine order. Thank you for pouring yourself out and believing so much in me. Continue to rest on...
July 20, 2015
July 20, 2015
Warden Bello,
"You were such a great man. I dont really know if writing my tribute on this page will ever be sufficient to repay what you have done in my life between 1990 and 1994 as student under your tutelage in Christ's School Ado Ekiti. I feel indebted to you and I doubt if i will be able to repay.
As a Chartered Accountant today, I looked back, and I am so sure, I would not have gone this far, if not for guidance, early rebuke and chastisement from you. Aba Bello, thank you very much. We will forever remain grateful for the impact you made in our lives. Sun re ooo...."
"You were such a great man. I dont really know if writing my tribute on this page will ever be sufficient to repay what you have done in my life between 1990 and 1994 as student under your tutelage in Christ's School Ado Ekiti. I feel indebted to you and I doubt if i will be able to repay.
As a Chartered Accountant today, I looked back, and I am so sure, I would not have gone this far, if not for guidance, early rebuke and chastisement from you. Aba Bello, thank you very much. We will forever remain grateful for the impact you made in our lives. Sun re ooo...."
July 20, 2015
July 20, 2015
Daddy Bello,
Today I picked a lighted candle in remembrance of you because your words will always shine in my heart. Miss you dearly!
Today I picked a lighted candle in remembrance of you because your words will always shine in my heart. Miss you dearly!
April 27, 2015
April 27, 2015
There are days when I hear your voice - what you would have said in certain situations. I thank God for the memories I have for you - the good, the bad, and the ugly because they sum up your essence and transparency of emotions. May God keep all that you left behind.
September 27, 2014
September 27, 2014
Baba Adeyemi Bello,its a year today that you departed us.I missed your constant prayer with me on the phone all the way from Ikerre Ekiti reaching me far away USA. Baba rest in the lord.
Sun re ooooooo!
Sun re ooooooo!
September 24, 2014
September 24, 2014
Daddy, even despite the passing of the days, I still miss our talks, l miss your laughter and l miss you....
I know you are in God's arms resting, victorious and at peace.
I know you are in God's arms resting, victorious and at peace.
December 28, 2013
December 28, 2013
I miss you Daddy.
November 19, 2013
November 19, 2013
its generally believed that people are created in twos, but not like u Daddy, I doubt if there is a second you. You have been a source of inspiration to me. God helped you to give me hope. I will miss you but will definitely see u in heaven with Christ at the end of my journey on earth. AMAZING GRACE...
October 29, 2013
October 29, 2013
Looking back now, he was a very good man, plain and a truthful baba, a serious disciplinarian but never a dull moment with him when u are been punished! I now understands the essence of been a good and truthful person. Baba, a lot of people you`ve come across will surely miss u as I am but the truth is u will surely b @ the bosom of Jesus. Adieu!
October 27, 2013
October 27, 2013
Baba B, WHEN I SAW YOU ON 22ND OF SEPTEMBER,AND YOU PRAYED THAT "OLORUN A BA WA SE" THEN, AT THE STATE OF YOUR HEALTH YOU STILL PRAYED AND HAVE FAITH IN YOUR GOD WHOM YOU SERVED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE. BABA B HOW CAN I DESCRBE YOU FOR THE SHORT TIME WE SPENT TOGETHER, ALL THE SAME YOU HAVE GONE TO BE WITH YOUR CREATOR.REST IN PEACE BABA B.
October 25, 2013
October 25, 2013
Oga Bello
thanks for your fatherly love, may your gentle soul rest in perfect peace
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thanks for your fatherly love, may your gentle soul rest in perfect peace
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October 21, 2013
October 21, 2013
My great teacher! my mentor!! and above all my father!!!. Precisely, I have been part of you since 1980 as a student at Ado grams till present. You molded me, taught me how to be self-reliance, persevere, and how to pray etc. Father you were in constant touch with me always with prayer without recourse for distance. Father!!! I will ever miss you.
October 21, 2013
October 21, 2013
Daddy Bello loved God, Served men and impacted many lives.......Rest in perfect peace
October 20, 2013
October 20, 2013
On behalf of my humble self,my family,and the many lives you have touched.....thank you and goodnight.....
We will miss you.....
We will miss you.....
October 20, 2013
October 20, 2013
Papa "Warden" Bello was indeed a great Father, Guardian and Educator! He took care of us all as his. He was amiable, tough, yet approachable. He was loved by all. He could not be faulted. He was able to balance his personality well. He was feared, yet he was loved. I would rather be in Papa Bello's trouble than anyone else's. Amiable man. Funny and likeable. He shall be sorely missed.
October 19, 2013
October 19, 2013
Daddy is gone but he left with me some sweet memories that will stay with me forever. His humours and jokes, his neat dress ups, his composure, his agility, tricks and smartness when outwitting dangerous students, his antics and theatrics and his big laughs. These I will always remember. When he laughs, his whole body does and you too will surely laugh. Angels are laughing with him now.
October 19, 2013
October 19, 2013
I only saw him once in person since I left Christ's School 19 years ago. But I am bold to say that his words, his jokes and humours, his tricks and smartness in catching dangerous students, his methods of disciplining error prone students, and his big laughs....these are what will stay with me forever. When he laughs, his whole body does and you too will laugh. That, I will miss. RIP.
October 19, 2013
October 19, 2013
Warden Bello,
''If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane I'd walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again but memories are just memories and tears are just tears and so I will miss you through the years because your legacy remains". You came, you saw and you conquered. RIP Baba.
''If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane I'd walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again but memories are just memories and tears are just tears and so I will miss you through the years because your legacy remains". You came, you saw and you conquered. RIP Baba.
October 19, 2013
October 19, 2013
1Cor 15:51-55.
the verses of Scripture will remain our encouragement, for we just can't begin to know how much we will miss you Daddy. You were a strong force that constantly pointed us to the Lord. Till we meet again, RIP Baba.
the verses of Scripture will remain our encouragement, for we just can't begin to know how much we will miss you Daddy. You were a strong force that constantly pointed us to the Lord. Till we meet again, RIP Baba.
October 19, 2013
October 19, 2013
A great influence on thousands of students over the years. He was a man of dedication, commitment, knowledge, and experience. His wisecracks and mirth will be dearly missed by all student who passed through his care in Christ School.
October 18, 2013
October 18, 2013
25+ years has passed since I first met you as a student at Christ's School. Your humorous tendencies, unparalleled discipline and godly principles have not abated all these years.
You will be fondly and dearly missed.
On behalf of myself, my family and the many lives you have touched, Thank you, Good night and Farewell.
You will be fondly and dearly missed.
On behalf of myself, my family and the many lives you have touched, Thank you, Good night and Farewell.
October 17, 2013
October 17, 2013
The way your shoulders heave and your whole body shakes when you laugh, the way you slam your arms in rigorous and passionate laughter - I miss you Daddy but I'm comforted that we will laugh together once more - in a place where there are no tears, pain, or separation. By His grace, I will carry the torch - I will laugh hard because the JOY OF THE LORD IS MY STRENGTH!!
October 16, 2013
October 16, 2013
I miss you so much. But the good memories I had with you make me happy.I love you grandpa.:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
October 14, 2013
October 14, 2013
Daddy Adeyemi Bello was a father to me.He was a very firm and disciplined man.We love and miss you sir,but also happy that you are with the Lord.Rest in peace
October 14, 2013
October 14, 2013
Daddy was a man of virtues; Honest, God-fearing, loving, funny and kind. I will never forget all the laughs we had growing up with Seun. Daddy was a man after God's Heart.
May he continue to Sleep on in the Lord.
May he continue to Sleep on in the Lord.
October 14, 2013
October 14, 2013
Elder Bello was man of prayers, a straight forward man, truthful and disciplined.
October 14, 2013
October 14, 2013
Daddy Bello,a man of integrity and after God's heart,we love you but God loves you more.I will forever remember you as a peace maker without taking sides,you were blessed with the wisdom of Solomon.Sun re baba o ninu rere.
October 13, 2013
October 13, 2013
Don’t let the excitement of being young cause you to forget about your Creator. Honor him in your youth before the evil years come—when you’ll no longer enjoy living.
Thank you LORD that you drew daddy to yourself and he also willingly poured his life out for the cause of Christ.
Thank you LORD that you drew daddy to yourself and he also willingly poured his life out for the cause of Christ.
October 10, 2013
October 10, 2013
daddy bello, we will always remember ur good work and your blunt advice. I thank God for the Godly life you spent. we will miss you, ikere ekiti will miss you. rest in peace daddy bello.
October 9, 2013
October 9, 2013
Aba Bello,
you left early in the morning, on a Friday so no one will give the excuse of missing work/school - you left early enough on the weekend so no one can hide behind missing church. Thank you for living and leaving a legacy. I'm proud to have had you!! I love you and miss you!! Some days I just can't believe you have gone...see you...
you left early in the morning, on a Friday so no one will give the excuse of missing work/school - you left early enough on the weekend so no one can hide behind missing church. Thank you for living and leaving a legacy. I'm proud to have had you!! I love you and miss you!! Some days I just can't believe you have gone...see you...
October 9, 2013
October 9, 2013
I miss you Daddy, my joy is that you are now at peace resting in the bosom of God, no more pains no more tears. We will meet again on that day and there shall be no more separation xx
October 9, 2013
October 9, 2013
Daddy, thanks for your fatherly love, truthfulness and being you when you were with us, we all miss you greatly.
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July 21, 2023
July 21, 2023
Happy heavenly birthday my darling Dad ✉️
September 27, 2022
September 27, 2022
May your memory remain a blessing Aba mi ayiye. On this day, nine years ago you went to be with your maker. Thank you for giving me the most important tools to build a life of integrity. Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!!
Looking back at your legacy, I already celebrated your memory by a simple act of faith. Till we meet again Aba Bello..
Looking back at your legacy, I already celebrated your memory by a simple act of faith. Till we meet again Aba Bello..
July 20, 2022
July 20, 2022
I heard one of your favourite songs this morning, and l thought to myself
Happy heavenly birthday Dad
Happy heavenly birthday Dad
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January 18, 2018
Today four years ago your body was committed to mother earth, we know you are with the angels in heaven and our hearts are at peace. Continue to rest in peace dear dad.
October 19, 2013
I witnessed this incident between Daddy Bello and a classmate of mine caught red handed in an act that warranted the presence of his parents or guardians. They conversed in Ekiti dialect and it is a pity that the flavour of their conversation is 90% lost in English language.
Daddy B: You will go home now
Student: Sorry sir.....
Daddy B: Go and bring your dad
Student: He is dead sir
Daddy B: Your mum?
Student: She is dead too
Daddy B: Your uncles or aunts?
Student: They are all dead sir
Daddy B: So...who are you with?
Student: My Great-grandma sir
Daddy B: Why not your Grandma?
Student: She died when I was a baby.
Daddy B: Ok, go and bring your Great-grandma then.
Student: She is blind sir
Daddy B: Hold her hand and walk her
Student: She is lame sir, can't walk
Daddy B: Alright, you give me no choice then. Get in the car, we will go and see her as I must talk with her.
Student: She is deaf and dumb sir....
The warden after a pause just bursted into a long big laugh and the boy was told to just go away. That laughing session was priceless and it is one of the things that I will remember of daddy. RIP.
HE WAS FAIR, CARING AND FULL OF LOVE
October 14, 2013
He was my principal in Bobas High School, I was also a member of staff under him in the same school before I finally lived with him as a father. While in school, as the chapel prefect, I was in charge of his office key to ensure that the office is properly cleaned and safe. Usually, the principal is given lunch in the school. As student in the boarding school, the plates of food served then could not meet our growing demand, I always found solace in the principal's plates of food because he would always call me to eat the remaining portion.
On this fateful day, I was eagerly waiting for the principal to call me while going home to lock the door and to clear the table as usual, which he did. But to my surprise, he also called a lady who came and clear the table and you know what that means.
Living with Elder Bello was one of the greatest things that happened to me. An adage say, 'if you want to go far in life, it's better to go on your kneels'. Elder Bello thought me to always go on my kneels and it is paying off for me today.
He thought me to always keep to time, to be diligent and to accept responsibilities joyfully.
I cannot but appreciate God for his well spent life and the opportunity given me to benefit from his wealth of experience and his discipline; I pray that the deceased sleeps on in the bosom of his Lord till we meet to part no more.