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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Funsho Mesaiyete. We will remember him forever.
March 13
Another year. Seems only like yesterday. You went away and left us here, yet left yourself here; because the more time it’s taken, the more things won’t be the same, yet the more things have remained the same.

You’re not in the past! I don’t know if you consciously refuse to be; or it’s that our reality is that you’re not. We move, yet we are stuck. Stuck at exactly about this time that day 3 years ago. About how much it changed everything, and how paradoxically we don’t accept anything has changed.

This is you doing your thing. Ensuring nothing is really that simple. Inviting and insisting on a rigor of the mind that’s beyond simplifying or simplicity.

March 13
It’s been three years now and my heart and my brain have refused to make sense. I miss you so much and I have to constantly remind myself that you’re gone. Sometimes I feel alone because I can’t feel your presence but today when we visited you at the cemetery your presence was as strong as it has ever been since you left, I saw you in all white, you had shaved your beard and head and you looked younger and you had a happiness on your face that i could only admire, I could feel that you are at peace. I still you miss you though, I miss your smile, your laughter, your hugs, you gave the best hugs and you noticed me even when I felt insignificant. I will be the great man that you envisioned me to be. I love you daddy ❤️
March 13
March 13
3 years today and it still feels so surreal. Too many words left unsaid. We all miss you. Happy heavenly birthday Fsure.
March 13
March 13
Some broken hearts never mend,
Some memories never end,
Some tears will never dry.
Funsho, my love for you will never dry.
I miss you like crazy! It's not an annual thing. It's daily. I miss your voice. I miss our talks and arguments. I miss that shoulder hug. I miss your checking on me when we are the Redemption City ( yes. that's the official name now). I miss your laughter. I miss hearing "Mabuuuuu"
We miss you, and none of us has gotten used to it, but through it all, GOD has been so faithful.
He understands. 
Kai! Eni kan lo mo.
Always will be your big sis that you wanted to be older than
March 13
March 13
Aburo mi,
I replay getting that horrid phone call that ended up with you gone couple of hours later. Yes, its like a playback that i don't talk about, nearly every Friday night and especially on the 12th of each month. The Lord helps me daily , He alone knows every moment , my thoughts, pain and all a d so to Him, I cling. 
Missing you is neither optional nor annual. We miss you like crazy F-sure!
It's still so wild that I have not seen , hugged or heard your voice in 3 years! Hmmm . I know you made it home , that's my consolation as well as challenge . You are home but my heart, our hearts can't stop longing for your presence here.
Love you always .
February 12
February 12
Been a few weeks of different stuff. Stuff I know you’d be strongly opinionated about; from football to aircraft safety, my former work and exit, and governance. On each of these I know you have strong views and perspectives.

I can literarily hear what I know would have been some of your thoughts; I miss them. And even more the ones I would not have known.

We are here; many moving pieces and we are rolling with the developments and playing the cards as they emerge. It’s life.
February 11
February 11
Tayo, still don't find it funny you leaving, but....

Ene and I talked about you yesterday evening... Then much later, Churchill, Rinji and I also talked about you while listening to Queen.

Anytime I'm leaving Abuja, it's like there is something, someone I've not seen. It's always this way.

Rest on Night Hawk!!
February 10
February 10
FSureeee!!! My buddy , my brother and my forever friend ❤️.  I come here regularly to touch base and all the tributes and updatesv from your precious family makes my day ! So many things have happemed and I wish I had you to confide in. You would have started a sermon immediately. My counsellor,  you were a .  Keep watching over all your Famous Gang & your precious family.  Forever in our hearts 
January 25
January 25
My bro. It’s been a while I’ve been here but we communicate daily. I feel your presence around me, hear you in my heart and mind. I’m aware of your interventions in my life and I just want to say Thank You. Love and miss you Bro.
January 1
January 1
Fireworks ! That's your thing and my children still share their experiences with you and your love for fireworks. You know me I run inside and hide jejely.
 
It's 5 a.m and these people in my neighborhood are still going . Ah! Thank God I am inside o. 
January 1
January 1
It's 2024 Funsho. Yes! A new year . I still miss you so much and I fear you don't miss me anymore. Hmmmm

Last quarter of 2023 was busy .
F-sure, I actually made it to Ike's White Coat Ceremony in November at Lodz.
Tunde said it's what you would me to do ..he was right. It was emotional for me but our parents were so glad that I was there....we all had kept it a secret from them and Ike until I got there.
Hmmm...I know you must be so proud of your Ikky Mama. We all are. I wanted her or Ochie to share so I waited but it's a new year and since its my experience as well,I am letting you know.
She is doing great and I hear your depth of knowledge when she speaks. Mo dupe.

I met Yemi! Your friend is hilarious and even though I ended up crying as we talked about you,, I was still glad to talk and hear about you ...always.

Happy New Year aburo mi. Love and miss you .  Is it a new year there as well? So many questions still .
October 14, 2023
October 14, 2023
Funsho,

I miss you so much! Ko le ye won and I am past explaining, trying to justify or make any one understand why it bites and hits like it does. You know. Our Father  does. And yeah, it just hit again. I will always love you.
September 17, 2023
September 17, 2023
i realise now that your real resting place is the Church. your spirit is so evident here.
August 18, 2023
August 18, 2023
i often find myself waiting for you. there are moments when it feels like i’ve been waiting this whole time, perpetually expecting you to return, yet knowing you will not.
it’s unbearable. yet, here i am, bearing it, somehow.
June 19, 2023
June 19, 2023
These moments together may fade
But it’s okay
It’s okay if you forget me
It’s okay if you forget me
Because you never can
You are literally made of me
I’m in every fiber of you, every eyelash, follicle and cell
Like the stars in the sky and the sand in the sea
I’ll always be with you
And you don’t need to remember for it to be true
For I will for you
May 30, 2023
May 30, 2023
Hey Funsho,
I am missing you so much! I stay away because it hurts so much to come here . I miss you much! A whole lot has happened that I would have heard your comments with all the sarcasm and laughter embedded. o ga o. I even started asking your brothers to come up with something you would have said...I am sure that's painful for them but it's never my motive. I just want to hear you.            
I was watching TV and heard someone say " Darijimi" and that just broke me. It's been building since my birthday but I suppress it on the outside. You said "datijimi" the last time you upset me and it made me laugh because here we were conversing in English and suddenly you blurt out in Yoruba.. You are just a cheat! You always knew I could not stay mad at you for long.  Aburo mi, of course mo darijie and you me too. I miss you so much....every single day. You were always good at apologizing , a virtue most of us took for granted and should actually emulate. I love you so much lil brother. We all miss you badly. Love You
April 16, 2023
April 16, 2023
Minute on minute, hour on hour, day on day, year on year. Everything is moving, yet everything is frozen.

That’s how it feels. Thank God for good progress, but still stuck at that day and every moment of how and where it played out.

You signed out, but left us signed on. We can’t log off, out or leave- but I think it’s a good thing, except that you’re not logged in or on. When you decide to attend or engage, be rest assured the meeting is still on, and the room open, indeed waiting for the moments you flash or pass by and log on.

Always bro!
March 13, 2023
March 13, 2023
It’s been two years already wow and yet it still doesn’t feel real. I miss talking to you, I miss seeing your calming smile, I miss hearing you laugh, I miss watching Chelsea games with you, I miss driving with you, I miss out late night talks, I miss you in everything. They don’t tell you that the grief never ends but another thing they don’t tell you is that you won’t want it to go away. So much has happened since you left, so much I want to share with you but we’re all doing well and growing strong. We all miss you Daddy❤️
January 14, 2023
January 14, 2023
Tayo, I don't have any words suitable... We spoke and I told you I'll be in Abuja on Tuesday. You said "Tuesday would be too late". Nonetheless, I said Tuesday, but you decided to leave... I still came in Tuesday and it was too late.

We made some plans... We planned to construct roads, remember?? So who will I partner to construct the roads now??? Who?? Tayo, I'm not happy...

I don't know what else to say... Later bro.
January 13, 2023
January 13, 2023
FSure,

At times I just wonder if it’s all still a dream. I think about you everyday, when I listen to some specific songs, watch a movie ..::remember how you would poke fun yet enjoy watching Yoruba Nollywood.. Hmmmm, how we have lived through these days??? I can’t give an answer.
December 25, 2022
December 25, 2022
Funsho, I got a gift that you had gotten for me yesterday (Christmas Eve). Ochie thought you had delivered it so she was surprised when she found it. As much as it gladdened my heart to know you had thought about me, I cried so much. I don't care what they say , all I know is that death is a cheat.

December has been such an emotionally charged month; your anniversary and love for all things Christmas. Your brothers spent time talking , laughing through their pain about Fireworks, Monopoly and stuff..... you all just made me shake my head. I had shared a picture of my wrist with family a few days ago because it looked so much like yours that day and then Ikky Mama responded with a picture of hers...Authentic Omo baba e! Miss you so much! Thanks for the gift Merry Christmas aburo mi.
Hold you in my hand.
Hold you in my heart.

October 24, 2022
October 24, 2022
heard your voice in the background of a video today. I miss you endlessly.
October 22, 2022
October 22, 2022
Be objective,
Be selective
Be an asset to the collective
What’s the meaning of life?

I just heard the lyrics from Soul II Soul’s “Get a life” song over the radio. and could practically see you bopping your head and moving your hands. I miss you daily Funsho!. More time would definitely have been good….but I have submitted to the sovereignty of El Shaddai even though it does not stop my ache or questions. Just missing you. 
September 17, 2022
September 17, 2022
18 months this week that I last heard your voice. Mabuuuuu misses you. Whole family does... .it's real and so evident in our chats, conversations, silence and even decisions.  I know you made it and that gives some joy. Last night, your friend called you "Jesus Boy" and that made me laugh. Miss you aburo.
July 25, 2022
July 25, 2022
So I was having breakfast at a restaurant and saw the piping hot slices of yam and garden egg sauce. I had to go for that and every bite reminded me of you. I smiled while eating….memories , I remember you called your version of that sauce ‘ kabuki’ lol. Haaaaa, I don’t know how we get by each day without you, really I don’t but God has remained faithful.
June 19, 2022
June 19, 2022
Happy Father's Day Bro.
You were an exceptional and amazing Dad.
Your legacy lives on.
Miss you so much.
June 14, 2022
June 14, 2022
The number 13 carries new meaning to me, it's almost like a bell or an alert each time I see it. I really try to avoid it but it comes each month and I do my best to ignore it but who am I fooling?                                                        I am always thinking about you. Most of the time, I just keep the conversations in my head and try not share but then I want to talk about you just that I don't want to seem like a pain bringer to others. Kai! Funsho, you know how we will report people to each other, there are some people I really needed to report to you but I am also praying for grace to let go especially when I remember that your last week here was all about forgiveness and letting go......as if you knew you were heading home to the Father. They hurt me sha but God is help ing me deal with it all better than I would in the past.                               These past months with all the political high haga had me imagining your analyses, jokes and laughter. I miss your scoffing and laughter so much . There is so much to tell you.                                                   I actually went for an event filled with UJ folks; really good to see them all but I lost it and wept for over an hour almost as soon as I got into the car because what I would done is get on the phone and gist you about the whole event....of course you would have been the one reminding me of names. I love UJ but sharing it with you made it really special......all our inside gist. lol UJ folks have been such a blessing; individuals and as a group. Some of your friends would just check in on me and also ask about Ochie and the children. ....so kind of them. Uju and I chat often and keep hoping to see soon.                                                                                                     Fentan grabbed his aburos and they spent nearly 2 weeks together at our place in Abuja. I was not even there o. Their bond is strong and I love it. I know if Ikky mama were home, she would have been the girl in the pack. lol. The Lord will keep them all in Jesus name. Amen.                                     Some broken hearts never mend ....not fully                                           Some tears will never end ....for sure not until one makes heaven where there is no sorrow or pain or tears.                                                My love for you is K. I miss you so much! We all do ...I see it . I hear it. I feel it. I can hear you say Mabuuuuuu has come o. Yeah! I didn't plan to talk, talk less of this much and yet there is still plenty. Funsho, you know.                               
May 30, 2022
May 30, 2022
Just thought to let you know that you are always on my mind.
May 18, 2022
May 18, 2022
So today I have been in touch with all members of the family even the younger ones (directly and indirectly), every one except you! Hmmmmm I have not been here for a while. Initially when you left, I kind of found solace expressing myself here but as time went on, I avoided this space because it became a confirmation that you are truly not with me.  The past year has been very difficult! Some times, I just scream when I am alone like to shock myself into reality because my not been able to talk, chat, exchange banter with you can't be the reality right?  A year is gone; a year, 2 months and 4 days! Today marks my 2nd birthday without a message , prayer from you. Hmmmmm o le Funsho. It's not events that make me miss you, I just miss you. I miss you daily. I talk with you . I imagine you are watching me sometimes .  Dad turned 80 and you missed your 50th birthday. It's insane how an event gives me so much joy but then hours later, I find myself really sad and crying because I either wish you were there or the people / place reminded me of you.       Funsho, you are large and I bet none knew just how large until you left.       I miss you. I always will Funsho. Do you miss me?                                     
March 29, 2022
March 29, 2022
I miss you Cuz. Thoughts running through my mind like crazy today that I know you can relate to and provide sound consel. Continue to rest in the bosom of the Lord brother and friend. Always in my mind! Always!
March 19, 2022
March 19, 2022
I wasn't able to tell you how blessed I was in 2021, you were one of the blessings God gave to me, I appreciate the time spent with you and I appreciate how much you wanted to bring out the best in me, forgot to tell you that I preached last year, mummy helped me, I was scared but I did it.
Thank you daddy for showing us how sweet it is to serve God with an open heart.
I miss you so much.

One year and it still feels like yesterday.
Miss you Daddy
March 13, 2022
March 13, 2022
Though a year without you here with us has been uncanny, I feel your presence in so many ways unexplainable. I miss you so so much bro. I see your hand in so many favors I have received since you passed on to be with our Father in heaven. I just want to say Thank you and I love you. Keep shinning.
Akinropo
February 24, 2022
February 24, 2022
Good morning, Father
you are now settled for good
you are getting used to it, you feel rested
How are things over there?
Most likely, you observe everything we do our whispers
our laughter
our joy
our sadness
our immense sadness, our so tiny joy
Your care for us
has even increased in your grave
Do you still pray for us?
(A Poem by Abderrahim Afarki)
February 21, 2022
February 21, 2022
I just miss you aburo mi. I just do. Still does not add up. Words don't work. Tears don't do either. Love you so much! ok
February 3, 2022
February 3, 2022
I MISS YOU ! IT'S MADDENING BUT I SHOW UP DAILY.
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2021
As 2021 runs to a close, my thoughts no matter what I am doing or who I am with, where I am is punctuated with the reality of your not going to be in church with your Ochie, Ike, Deboye and Ire tonight at Crossover service. Hmmmm It's punctuated with the fact that Dad, mum, Femi, Lola, Folahan and I along with our families are not going to hear your greeting mixed with some joke and laughter plus prayers on the 1st of January, 2022. It's really hard and painful but we keep moving . Don't let any of us fool you.....as if we can , it's not easy on us at all. Funsho, I MISS YOU LIKE MAD! I wish I could hear your voice, not a recorded one, I can't even bear to listen to that yet. I wish you would touch my shoulders like you normally would to greet me. I wish so many things Funsho. This year that touched my life so painfully will end in a few hours but I know I have a lot to remain thankful for, including about you even as 2021 closes. The year that marks the end of your physical, visible life here as my younger brother ends but I will forever be your big sis, "Egbon" like you call me and you will forever be a part of my life. You can't be forgotten! Ko possible. I LOVE & MISS YOU DEARLY. I know and am assured that you are good, it helps but it has not taken away my pain. I love you! I thank God for you.
December 24, 2021
December 24, 2021
When Great Trees Fall- Maya Angelou

When great trees fall,
rocks on distant hills shudder,
lions hunker down
in tall grasses,
and even elephants
lumber after safety.

When great trees fall
in forests,
small things recoil into silence,
their senses
eroded beyond fear.

When great souls die,
the air around us becomes
light, rare, sterile.
We breathe, briefly.
Our eyes, briefly,
see with
a hurtful clarity.
Our memory, suddenly sharpened,
examines,
gnaws on kind words
unsaid,
promised walks
never taken.

Great souls die and
our reality, bound to
them, takes leave of us.
Our souls,
dependent upon their
nurture,
now shrink, wizened.
Our minds, formed
and informed by their
radiance,
fall away.
We are not so much maddened
as reduced to the unutterable ignorance
of dark, cold
caves.

And when great souls die,
after a period peace blooms,
slowly and always
irregularly. Spaces fill
with a kind of
soothing electric vibration.
Our senses, restored, never
to be the same, whisper to us.
They existed. They existed.
We can be. Be and be
better. For they existed.
November 21, 2021
November 21, 2021
Spent some time listening to Rick Astleys’s never gonna give you up and all the jams of the Summer. Hmmmm, still like a dream o, Fsure , It hurts!
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March 13
Another year. Seems only like yesterday. You went away and left us here, yet left yourself here; because the more time it’s taken, the more things won’t be the same, yet the more things have remained the same.

You’re not in the past! I don’t know if you consciously refuse to be; or it’s that our reality is that you’re not. We move, yet we are stuck. Stuck at exactly about this time that day 3 years ago. About how much it changed everything, and how paradoxically we don’t accept anything has changed.

This is you doing your thing. Ensuring nothing is really that simple. Inviting and insisting on a rigor of the mind that’s beyond simplifying or simplicity.

March 13
It’s been three years now and my heart and my brain have refused to make sense. I miss you so much and I have to constantly remind myself that you’re gone. Sometimes I feel alone because I can’t feel your presence but today when we visited you at the cemetery your presence was as strong as it has ever been since you left, I saw you in all white, you had shaved your beard and head and you looked younger and you had a happiness on your face that i could only admire, I could feel that you are at peace. I still you miss you though, I miss your smile, your laughter, your hugs, you gave the best hugs and you noticed me even when I felt insignificant. I will be the great man that you envisioned me to be. I love you daddy ❤️
March 13
March 13
3 years today and it still feels so surreal. Too many words left unsaid. We all miss you. Happy heavenly birthday Fsure.
His Life
January 13, 2022
Eyitayo Olufunsho Micheal Mesaiyete was born on the 16th March 1972 in the Northern City of Kaduna to Chief Gabriel Bayode Mesaiyete and Chief ( Mrs) Rose Iyadunni Mesaiyete. He was the second child of five siblings, Foluke, Femi, Funmilola and Folahan.
Soon after his birth, his parents moved to Lagos where he started his early learning years at Our Lady of Apostle Nursery and Primary School Yaba. Eyitayo was a brilliant pupil and he excelled in academics which led to his admission into Federal Government College Odogbolu for his secondary school education.
Yoga as he was fondly called in secondary school was an ardent reader known for his passion to acquire knowledge from a wide range of fields. He was bold and daring as a young lad, never backing down from the challenge of bullies and oppressors who were many at that time. Though he was one of the youngest in his set and would often get picked on, he took everyone on fearlessly.
Having completed his secondary school years as a science student in 1988, Eyitayo gained admission to study Pharmacy at the University of Jos but later switched to the Accounting Department. His days at Unijos were unforgettable. Fsure as he was called by his friends, was the life of the party right from his hundred (100) level days, as he was vibrant , intelligent , vocal and opinionated. He was one of a kind; tall, handsome and bringing so much flair to life, it was hard to ignore his passion or posture.
He easily connected with friends and peers from diverse backgrounds and cultures. His National Youth Service year took him to Lagos State where he served in the Department of Accounting  for his primary assignment.  
Soon after, he was employed into the Banking Sector by Citizen International Bank in 1998 where his Banking career started.  During his time at the bank he  served in several Departments including Head Teller/ Cash Officer Position, Funds Transfer Unit, Customer Service and Head Transaction Service Unit in 2003. After this he joined  Broad Bank as the acting Branch Manager  Kaduna Branch, before his transfer to Abuja where he occupied the position of Head Credit and Marketing Garki Branch. His Banking Career eventually peaked at  Zenith Bank Plc between the  2005 and 2007,  where he occupied the position of Credit and Marketing Officer Apapa Branch and later as Branch Head Lagos State University Zenith Bank Branch. 
His work life was equally momentous as a banker, as most customers always insisted on being served by him because of his passion and commitment to work . He was highly  compassionate to fellow colleagues and was a natural leader. 
It was during his banking career at Kaduna that he met his heartthrob, confidant and soulmate Ochanya in 1998, she  was also in the Banking Sector.  Their relationship waxed strong and they were wedded on  22nd December 2001. The union was blessed with three lovely children Ikeoluwapo, Omodeboye and Ireoluwade.
In the homefront  Fsure was loving, firm and candid . He freely discussed personal experiences and travails with his children often illustrating his past choices, achievements and  pitfalls, all in a bid that they learn from his experience. To his children he was a mentor,  constantly teaching them relevant life skills with a view to making them resilient as he always said their generation was overly protected and shielded.
The preceding years marked a turn in his life and career, Eyitayo had always identified with God's work,  he was active and zealous in service and this brought him close to several Men of God among whom are the Late Apostle Abraham Abdulsalam the Founder and Senior Pastor of the Trinity Bible Church.  Under his Ministry Eyitayo, who had previously given his life to Christ in the year 1995 was properly discipled and he served in the Ushering Unit  and rose to the position of Head Usher and was also  ordained a Deacon. 
Service in the vineyard brought him to the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) after his relocation to the city of Abuja. In the Redeemed Christain Church of  God, he held several positions:
* Pastor In Charge, Unity Parish Dutse Alhaji 2012
*Pastor In Charge Resurrection Mega Parish 2014, 
*Pastor In Charge Resurrection Area  2015 
*Pastor in Charge of Area Christ the King Parish (Youth Church) here he served till date.
* Head of Protocol FCT Province 9 
*Assistant Head Regional Protocol Abuja 
* Member National Protocol
*Member Abuja Special Holy Ghost Service Committee.
He will be greatly missed by all especially the Youth Church, as they saw in him a man with great passion , vision and determination to do God's work. Often declaring his love for God by saying " I am ready to spend and be spent for God".  Indeed he lived by his word in  spending time and resources for God's work .
 The news of his sudden departure was a rude shock to the Church, family, friends, particularly the youth, as he was billed to have a special program with them on  Saturday 20th March 2021. 
 Eyitayo Olufunsho Michael Mesaiyete passed on in the early hours of Saturday the 13th of March, just three days to his 49th birthday. His absence created a vacuum that will be hard to fill but his family is consoled that his departure was a transition to glory and he is in a better place .



 



 

Biography

March 26, 2021
Eyitayo Olufunsho Micheal Mesaiyete was born on the 16th March 1972 in the Northern City of Kaduna to Chief Gabriel Bayode Mesaiyete and Chief (Mrs) Rose Iyadunni Mesaiyete. He was the second child of five siblings, Foluke, Femi, Funmilola and Folahan.

Soon after his birth, his parents moved to Lagos where he started his early learning years at Our Lady of Apostle Nursery and Primary School Yaba. Eyitayo was a brilliant pupil and he excelled in academics which led to his admission into Federal Government College Odogbolu for his secondary school education.

Yoga as he was fondly called in secondary school was an ardent reader known for his passion to acquire knowledge from a wide range of fields. He was bold and daring as a young lad, never backing down from the challenge of bullies and oppressors who were many at that time. Though he was one of the youngest in his set and would often get picked on, he took everyone on fearlessly.

Having completed his secondary school years as a science student in 1988, Eyitayo gained admission to study Pharmacy at the University of Jos but later switched to the Accounting Department after a year.  His days at Uni Jos were unforgettable. Fsure as he was called by his friends, was the life of the party right from his 100 level days, as he was vibrant, intelligent , vocal and opinionated. He was one of a kind; tall, handsome bringing so much flair to life. it was hard to ignore his passion or posture.

He easily connected with friends and peers from diverse backgrounds and cultures. His National Youth Service year took him back to Lagos State where he served in the Department of Accounting of the University of Lagos (MBA Unit) for his primary assignment.

Soon after, he was employed into the Banking Sector by Citizen International Bank in 1998 where his Banking career started. During his time at the bank he served in several Departments including Head Teller/ Cash Officer Position, Funds Transfer Unit, Customer Service and Head Transaction Service Unit in 2003. After this he joined Broad Bank as the acting Branch Manager Kaduna Branch, before his transfer to Abuja where he occupied the position of Head Credit and Marketing Garki Branch. His Banking Career eventually peaked at Zenith Bank Plc between the 2005 and 2007, where he occupied the position of Credit and Marketing Officer Apapa Branch and later as Branch Head Lagos State University Zenith Bank Branch.

His work life was equally momentous as a banker, as most customers always insisted on being served by him because of his passion and commitment to work. He was highly compassionate to fellow colleagues and was a natural leader.

It was during his banking career at Kaduna that he met his heartthrob, confidant and soulmate Ochanya in 1998, she was also in the Banking Sector. Their relationship waxed strong and they were wedded on 22nd December 2001. The union is blessed with three lovely children Ikeoluwapo, Omodeboye and Ireoluwade.

On the home front, Funsho was loving, firm and candid. He freely discussed personal experiences and travails with his children often illustrating his past choices, achievements and pitfalls, all in a bid that they learn from his experience. To his children he was a mentor, constantly teaching them relevant life skills with a view to making them resilient as he always said their generation was overly protected and shielded.

The preceding years marked a turn in his life and career, Eyitayo had always identified with God's work, he was active and zealous in service and this brought him close to several Men of God among who are the Late Apostle Abraham Abdulsalam the Founder and Senior Pastor of the Trinity Bible Church. Under his Ministry Eyitayo, who had previously given his life to Christ in the year 1995 was properly discipled and he served in the Ushering Unit and rose to the position of Head Usher and was also ordained a Deacon.

Service in the vineyard brought him to the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) after his relocation to the city of Abuja where he got ordained as an Assistant Pastor during the Annual Convention in 2016,

In the Redeemed Christian Church of God, he held several positions:

*Pastor In Charge, Unity Parish Dutse Alhaji 2012

*Pastor In Charge Resurrection Mega Parish 2014,

*Pastor In Charge Resurrection Area 2015

*Pastor in Charge of Area Christ the King Parish (Youth Church) here he served till date.

*Head of Protocol FCT Province 9

*Assistant Head Regional Protocol Abuja

*Member National Protocol

*Member Abuja Special Holy Ghost Service Committee.

He will be greatly missed by all especially the Youth Church, as they saw in him a man with great passion, vision and determination to do God's work. Often declaring his love for God by saying “I am ready to spend and be spent for God". Indeed he lived by his word in spending time and resources for God's work .

His sudden departure is a rude shock to his family, friends, church family particularly the youth, as he was billed to have a special program with them on Saturday 20th March 2021.

Pastor Eyitayo Olufunsho Michael Mesaiyete transitioned into glory in the early hours of Saturday the 13th of March, just three days to his 49th birthday. His absence has created a vacuum that will be hard to fill but we are consoled that it is glorious transition and that Christ WON!

Recent stories

Rest on Brother

March 16
I can’t believe it’s been 3 years. It still feels like yesterday. The pain hurts deep, Cuz. Continue to rest in the bosom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ until we meet again.

Happy Birthday Babie❤️

March 16

3 Years

March 14
“In my case what had died for me, so to speak, had died into my own heart. When I looked for the person who had passed away, he gathered inside of me in peculiar and such surprising ways, and it was deeply moving to feel that he now existed only there” -Rainer Maria Rilke


“I carry you with me, I carry you in my heart” -EE Cummings 


So it’s been three whole years since we lost you. I sometimes feel like i’m only waiting for you to return from a very prolonged trip, but you have made a journey that’s unlike any other. And though i’ve now gone three years without hearing your actual voice, or seeing you in real time, I have truly never felt closer to you. Your presence is ever evident in my heart, both for better and for worse at times. to say i lost my father seems so strange; how can you be lost when you are all around, and within? of course this doesn’t make your absence any less painful. i think about how you never got to see Ire graduate or how you will never meet your grandchildren, and it ruins me. but never irreparably. we are your continuation, and joyfully so. it’s not that i’m not in excruciating pain but that this pain is a reminder of how much love still exists between us, and always will. and for that, i am extremely grateful.
I love you plenty,
Mapu Mapu 

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