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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Gbenga Durowaiye, 32 years old, born on August 27, 1989, and passed away on February 14, 2022.

His life was a message, and we are blessed to have had the privilege of being recipients of such a rich, living testimony in our lives.

Please leave a tribute or write a story, share/upload photos and videos you have of him to keep his memory before us as a testament.
February 14
February 14
Gbenga, my namesake, it is two years today that you shed the earthen vessel, the mortal body of clay, which is subject to affliction, death and decay. And you are now asleep, since you died in the Lord. Although your earthly journey was brief, it was a rich and quality one, by the saving grace and the sustaining grace of the Lord Jesus, our Master and King.
It is comforting to know that you will resurrect to life, according to the promise of Jesus Christ, the Resurrection and the Life. You were a soldier of the Cross, by the grace and mercy of the Lord, whom you served till you breathed your last on earth.
Adieu, my namesake; till we meet on the Resurrection Day; the Resurrection to Life (Jn 5:29).
t d
February 14
February 14
Forever in our hearts.
Thank God for every life you touched
Thank God for every person you led to Christ
Thank God for the privilege to know you, your kindness, your smartness, your passion, your annoyingness.
Thank you for caring about me, about all of us, and for going out of your way to show it
I miss you. We all do. :)
February 13
Thanksgiving, oh, Thanksgiving,
That their love once blessed us here,
That so long they walked beside us,
Sharing every smile and tear;
For the joy the past has brought us,
But can never take away,
For the sweet and gracious memories
Growing dearer every day
August 28, 2023
August 28, 2023
The anniversary of his birthday now only serves to remind us that he was once here. Therefore, if we are wise, we have all of our time left here to remember that we too, will pass on.

Sleep on, beloved...
August 27, 2023
August 27, 2023
Dear Gbenga,
hope the angels are singing to you the best birthday song you've ever received! Rest on in the Lord's bosom, king!!
February 18, 2023
February 18, 2023
The memory of the righteous is a blessing, Continue to Rest in Christ, Till we all join to worship the Lamb with you by God's grace. Amen
February 18, 2023
February 18, 2023
Your memory lives on!

You're greatly missed.
February 16, 2023
February 16, 2023
Gbenga, the memory of you and whom you were lives on.
February 16, 2023
February 16, 2023
Continue to rest on in perfect peace. You were so much cherished. What a great legacy Gbenga you left behind.
February 14, 2023
February 14, 2023
Continue to rest on dear brother. Looking forward to the day we will meet to part no more.
February 14, 2023
February 14, 2023
Always in my heart Elder as I remember 1 year just like yesterday…. To Live is Christ to die is Gain!
February 14, 2023
February 14, 2023
You loved and were loved, then and now.
Thank you for giving so much of yourself and for living an exemplary life.
February 14, 2023
February 14, 2023
Can't believe it's been a year already.. You are home but not forgotten brother.. Know that you are loved and deeply missed..
February 14, 2023
February 14, 2023
Any time I think of you I am reminded that this life I have is to be lived with focus on eternal life in heaven. So thank you for still being Gods instrument for salvation even in death, scratch that in the life after.
February 14, 2023
February 14, 2023
Hey buddy!
How's the new body?

It's been a minute you exchanged your frame for an up-to-the-minute one just as the Faithful One promised.

This ephemeral burden we over here still carry.

You,
have already shed and entered into the assured eternal rest.

Keep basking in the genuine post-war euphoria...

And even as I'd like to roll my eyes at your firm and hearty handshake one more time, I'm immediately jolted out of that nonsense and my common sense is well fitted.

So,
I'd rather say,
Cheers!
Cheers to you whose faith has since become sight!
Oh, the futility of the days that we count.
When where thou art is touted to exist outside of time.
No doubt; I believe.

Hiya, triumphant soldier!
Cheers!
And continue to rest eternal.
February 14, 2023
February 14, 2023
My G.
It's a year already, took me a year to even write on here cos,it's Crazyyyyy you're gone. We miss you Gbenga, I miss our rap sessions and dissecting, and tryna think of clean energy solutions to the worlds problems. The man who gave me my nickname M. Rest well S.Lo my brother. Rest well
August 27, 2022
August 27, 2022
Happy Birthday Gbenga.. You would have been a year older today.. But God loved you more that's why he called his Saint home... keep on resting in the bosom of the Lord.. I am sure your birthday is being celebrated better than we could have ever done so here... You are deeply loved and you will be truly missed.. Love you bro
August 27, 2022
August 27, 2022
DuroDoubleU, Happy Birthday, I still can't believe you are no longer available to call. Keep resting Oremi
August 27, 2022
August 27, 2022
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?” John 11: 25-26
August 27, 2022
August 27, 2022
Happy Birthday brother. Rest well in the bosoom of the lord
May 19, 2022
May 19, 2022
Gbenga,
It took me a long time to write this, but I want to leave this as a memory of you...
Just a week before your passing, on my way out that morning,I walked to my door and remembered "Sum yum" ( our inside joke).. I smiled and muttered "Gbenga" it's been long I heard from you.
I was a bit annoyed that you didn't call me often, but I decided I was going to call you later...
Alas, I forgot to call...then I received a call from Tobi instead that you passed away
.
I have done my bit of crying and wailing, I don't know if I can get over the anger of why I didn't call you that day... At least I will be able to take your yabbing about sum yum noodles one last time. I wish we had time, time to chat and laugh about everything...
.
Thank you for being such a wonderful brother and friend, I have been looking for pictures we took together but I can't find any. . It still hurts.. .
See you on the ressurection Morning.
April 14, 2022
April 14, 2022
"I am the resurrection and the life, whoever believes in me, though he dies, yet he will live" - Jesus Christ, the Beginning and the End, the Amen.

I know this to be true, oh I know this to be true and all else false. Till then we who hope wait.

Come Lord.
April 14, 2022
April 14, 2022
Elder....I think of you almost Everyday. As fate would have it I have to pass where your earthly body is placed everyday to work. But God is faithful and I have no doubt in my heart you are in the place where there is no more night. I love you always My Elder... always in my Heart.
March 25, 2022
March 25, 2022
Gbenga, I think of you daily but all I know is you lived a life worthy of emulation. Follow me as I follow Christ, A man who gave up everything just for the sake of the Gospel of Christ, Just like God didn't spare Christ for us too. May we joy together with you at the feet of Christ as the day of Christ draws nearer. I Thank God for taking you home this season because he never makes mistake. Till we meet never to part again my brother. Love you ❤️
March 6, 2022
March 6, 2022
Gbenga was truly one of a kind. A godly young man, zealous for his Savior; a hard and diligent worker; honest and transparent; down to earth; a warm friend to all, always with a ready smile; kind, approachable and helpful; single-minded and devoted to anything he set his hand to; a man of prayer, always encouraging those around him to press in to seek the Lord. Such a combination is rarely found in one person.
You are sorely missed, friend. Even now, I sometimes find myself thinking, 'But Gbenga should still be here. Is he really gone?' I don't understand why He took you when He did. But I know you are with your Savior, whom you loved so well, and your joy is full.
May the Lord be a constant comfort to your mom, dad and the rest of the family.

Sun re o!
March 1, 2022
March 1, 2022
Gbenga, your demise is a painful one, you are an easy-going, intelligent, and gentle friend. You have left an indelible mark on the sand of time. The Lord has called you home to be with him. Rest on Bro. till we meet to part no more.
February 26, 2022
February 26, 2022
Words fail me because I cannot believe the world lost such a sweet soul. You will be greatly missed ♥️
February 22, 2022
February 22, 2022
Oh! My "omo Jesu" friend, the DuroDoubleU, I can't believe this. It is so heart breaking and sad. You were such a good friend, I just keep hearing your voice in my head. You burned for God, sold out to him, ran the race and have now joined him.
Sun re o oremi, odi gba ta ba pade lese Jesu.
February 22, 2022
February 22, 2022
So hard to write this because it quite tough to imagine we wouldn't see again until the resurrection morning.
I am thankful to God for the godly and exemplary life you lived. Rest well in the master's bosom dear Gbenga.
February 21, 2022
February 21, 2022
Gbenga!!!!!!

It is really still hard for me to think of you in the past tense.. It has been a while since we last spoke and I remember clearly telling myself early this year that I needed to check up on you but as always I put it off saying.. I will chat him up later (and quite sadly, that later never came). Now, here I am writing a tribute to you instead of having a conversation, words which I wish I had spoken to you instead. I am so sorry for not checking up on you often and the fact that I can't even check up on you now fills me with regret.

Ever since I heard the news, I stop time to time to think about you and sometimes I think that this is so unreal (that my friend is truly gone). You were more than a friend and I cannot count the number of times that you were the hero that I needed in my time of need.

Sometimes I used to think of your selfless acts and sacrifices, and I marveled at the lengths that you used to go to make your friends happy and welcome. You always had an open arm to all and you were always ready to assist in any capacity. You sacrificed so much to make things happen, and for all you did for us and our school, I say thank you.

I take joy in knowing that your kindness didn't stop with me, but extended to everyone. Reading everyone's tributes about you makes me more certain that you were indeed an "impact maker". You touched lives and made impacts that truly mattered and for that your memory will continue to live on.

You were truly the best of us, which makes it even more difficult knowing that you are gone. I never wanted to lose any of my friends, which is why losing you hit me really hard.

Gbenga you may have gone before us but you are indeed not forgotten.. You were loved by all and you will be greatly missed.

We love you, but God seems to have loved you more which is why I think He called you home early.

I miss you brother and I look forward to reuniting with you on the last day. May your soul continue to rest in peace in the bosom of our Lord. Sleep well my dear friend.
February 21, 2022
February 21, 2022
What a loss to this world, I cried hard but it can't bring you back. You live forever while we await our own time to join the saints that live happily ever after of which you aare one.
See you at the feet of our Lord Jesus Christ
February 19, 2022
February 19, 2022
Gbenga,

You were a selfless friend, your humility and determination are not of this world. You went to extreme length to assist people. You lived a life worthy of emulation. It ‘s so sad we lost you. Your death leaves a permanent scar on most of us.

May your soul rest in tranquility, Brother.

-Felix Kolapo
February 19, 2022
February 19, 2022
It is hard to be brief in describing the work that our dearly departed brother Gbenga did in our local church assembly.

I could start by listing all the places he volunteered: as the head of the book ministry; as a member of the Blessed Children Ministry (BCM); as a driver of the church bus; as a teacher in our Sunday school; as a member of the evangelism team; as an attendee of three seperate Bible studies. I am sure I have missed out at least 5 other areas he served in.

But to list things like this would be to miss the point. The more important question to ask was why Gbenga did all that he did. When Paul wrote to the Phillipians and told them he was sending Timothy to them, he added his reason for choosing Timothy: For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare. For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. (Philippians 2:20-221). Even the Apostle Paul, surrounded as he was with many fellow Christian labourers saw that Timothy was unique, because he put the interest of Jesus above his own. To my mind, that was the same thing that stood out about the life of Gbenga, the interest of Christ came first to him, no matter what other issues he was facing.

As Christians we confess the truth that to be absent from the body (is) to be at home with the Lord. I thank God for your safe arrival home Gbenga and I look forward to meeting you again on that morning victorious.
February 19, 2022
February 19, 2022
You are sorely missed Gbenga! On your way are helpers waiting to guide your path to the luminous heights. May the Light shine forth upon your path and imbue you with strength as you join all those who joyfully serve the Almighty,the Lord of All the Worlds.
February 19, 2022
February 19, 2022
I met you a couple of times in your lifetime, and discovered you are a great man, the son of a good man, born of a good woman.....May the Lord console them and your siblings.
The testimonies of your brief but impactful life is a model for our youths to emulate.
Gbenga we love you here, but God wants you there...to adorn His beautiful collection of wonderful souls saved by Grace....yes you are in the number....saved by Grace.
Oweland has lost a gem, our nation has lost a shinning example....but the Kingdom has gained a Saint.
Rest on our dearly beloved.
Rest well true Owe son.
Rest well.
February 19, 2022
February 19, 2022
Still hard to believe, still a tough one to swallow. But I thank God for knowing you, for the little time we spent together. And now, you’re in His Glory.

Rest on Gbenga. You will be greatly missed. And we shall see again in Glory.

Farewell, brother.
February 19, 2022
February 19, 2022
My heart goes to Booda Koko, his wife, children, family, and friends of the deceased. May the Holy Spirit comfort you all in Jesus Name.
May the soul of Gbenga, my namesake, rest in peace.
February 19, 2022
February 19, 2022
I love you brother. I will cherish the times we spent together .
February 19, 2022
February 19, 2022
Dear Gbenga,
Heaven has indeed gained an angel from all I see… only why so soon?
Rest well, brother
From our hearts to those left behind - God’s grace & love …. always ….. and …. in abundance.
February 19, 2022
February 19, 2022
My heart breaks to learn that you are gone, Gbenga! You and Seun (aka Tomi, my namesake) were one of the first people I met in 100L Unilorin. Those matrix pictures I have are priceless. Any time we caught up, we would talk for hours. There was always a smile on your face. While I was in Lagos, we had a series of Bible study discussions. My thoughts were with you this January as I went through the sermons you gave me to listen to. The fact that Jesus lived through you these few years on earth makes me so happy, and I'm sure you're enjoying those heavenly pleasures now. Unfortunately, I will not be able to hear your laughter again or see your smile in real time until I see you in heaven. We'll miss you dearly! May the Lord comfort your family during this trying time.
February 19, 2022
February 19, 2022
My memories of Gbenga are only full of joyful moments. He always gave positive energy when around. He was always correct and optimistic having a solution or advice for every uneasy situation. It’s unthinkable knowing I won’t be able to hear your voice.

Heaven is surely happy to have you, continue to rest well in bosom of The Lord.
February 19, 2022
February 19, 2022
The only memory I have of you is university days, when you and Seun housed me for the first semester of my year 1. You were a very kind hearted jolly good fellow, very humble and I can't recall you ever getting angry. Getting to hear about your death hit me as a rude shock. I know heaven has gained an angel. Keep resting in the bossom of our LORD!
February 19, 2022
February 19, 2022
Gbenga, a friend and a true one at that. The only memories I have of you are Uni days memories but I know that you lived a good life and you are in a better place.

I always admired your true friendship with Tope nee Olumenyan. She spoke highly of you and I saw that each time you visited or when we meet somewhere.

It's hard to believe a gentle soul like you would just leave us in this world. Rest in peace Gbenga! Go be with the Lord.
February 19, 2022
February 19, 2022
You're unforgettable Gbenga, Your smile is unforgettable-I will only see in memories.
Heaven gained
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February 14
February 14
Gbenga, my namesake, it is two years today that you shed the earthen vessel, the mortal body of clay, which is subject to affliction, death and decay. And you are now asleep, since you died in the Lord. Although your earthly journey was brief, it was a rich and quality one, by the saving grace and the sustaining grace of the Lord Jesus, our Master and King.
It is comforting to know that you will resurrect to life, according to the promise of Jesus Christ, the Resurrection and the Life. You were a soldier of the Cross, by the grace and mercy of the Lord, whom you served till you breathed your last on earth.
Adieu, my namesake; till we meet on the Resurrection Day; the Resurrection to Life (Jn 5:29).
t d
February 14
February 14
Forever in our hearts.
Thank God for every life you touched
Thank God for every person you led to Christ
Thank God for the privilege to know you, your kindness, your smartness, your passion, your annoyingness.
Thank you for caring about me, about all of us, and for going out of your way to show it
I miss you. We all do. :)
February 13
Thanksgiving, oh, Thanksgiving,
That their love once blessed us here,
That so long they walked beside us,
Sharing every smile and tear;
For the joy the past has brought us,
But can never take away,
For the sweet and gracious memories
Growing dearer every day
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