Ronke Katagum (Nee Boardman)
Dr. Obafemi Ayantuga B.Sc., D. Phil., MBBChir., SFHM,. FACP., MPH was the Medical Director of Hospitalist services at the Fairview Medical group in Minnesota, U.S.A.
He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Bio Chemistry from London University in 1986 and then proceeded to Oxford University to pursue his Ph.D in Organic Chemistry. At Oxford University, Dr. Ayantuga was able to complete his thesis in an impressive time period of just under 3 years and at a fairly young age of 23 years. During his research at Oxford, he developed a molecular cell and was awarded the coveted Bishop Frazer prize for Excellence in research in Organic Chemistry by the University of Oxford.
Obafemi Ayantuga’s quest for learning was not to end there. He decided to go on to medical school and graduated a few years later from Cambridge University with a MBBChir. in 1994. There, he received the John and Margaret Henderson memorial prize in Medicine. He worked as a Senior house officer in a couple of UK hospitals before leaving for the U.S.A to continue his career where he was an Internal Medicine Resident at the University of Minnesota Medical school.
Dr. Ayantuga worked at the Kanabec hospital in Mora, Minnesota for a few years and at the time of his death, was working at the Fairview Southdale Hospital group, having been appointed Medical Director there in 2010.
He had many years of experience in Professional Medical leadership and has served on various committees ranging from Patient care, Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Medical Group Practice to Hospital Trauma care, to name but a few.
He belonged to several professional affiliations such as the American College of Physicians, The society of Hospital Medicine, The American college of Physician Executives and the American Public Health Association.
Dr. Ayantuga garnered a wealth of experience spanning over 20 years in the Medical and Research fields and became one of the 47 Senior Fellows in Hospital Medicine(SFHM) in the U.S.A in the elite class of 2014. He continued until his death, to demonstrate dedication to quality and process involvement, illustrating commitment to active engagement in lifelong learning.
Tributes
Leave a tributeRonke Katagum (Nee Boardman)
Miss you so much bro. Great memories of you..every remembrance brings warmth to my heart as I remember that great laughter of yours, and your kindness and boundless love. Continue to rest in peace my dearest friend, In Jesus Name. Amen
I pray that time continues to heal the pain
felt by your sisters and loved ones .
Rest in peace forever. Amen.
It is still unreal that you are no longer with us in body. I remember the dinner we had with Annette and Bola so vividly - it was to great to see you again after so long. Wishing you all the best. Rest in perfect peace my friend.
Floreat.
I know you are resting with the Lord. I miss you still so very much. And I would have spent hours on the phone with you today on your birthday. I have been thinking about you all day. Pleasant and happy thoughts.
Continue to rest at peace with the Lord. Until the day we meet again, you will forever be in my heart xox
5yrs on but you are mostly in my thots which always leaves a warm smile in my heart. Those beautiful years and childhood memories will forever be etched in my heart.....Even though you're fondly missed, I know you're in a much better place and God knows best. Continue to rest in peace and remember you're much loved! xxx
Can’t believe it’s been 5 years! May your beautiful, gentle soul continue to Rest In Peace. You were such a special soul. The world lost a gem xxx
I can’t believe that I haven’t seen or spoken to you in five years. This day is still so fresh in my mind like a nightmare from which one never woke up.
You left a tough world behind. You would have been so bothered about all that’s been going on this year. Worried about everyone else but yourself. Taking care of everybody’s need.
God sent you as an angel to heal others. And then he took you back to look after you. That’s the only consolation.
I miss you every day. Not a single day passes that you are not in my thoughts.
The best friend and brother anyone could ever wish for. I was very lucky.
Continue to rest in perfect peace my beloved Femi. I love you forever ❤️
This should be your birthday where we can get you chocolate raspberry treats from Patrick’s Bakery.
I visit your beautiful site at Lakewood a couple times each summer and fall. What a peaceful place. Some people probably find it odd; but I talk to you. In past years I’ve told you what’s been happening and what I thought you’d think of it. This year, and now that I will no longer be one of our group either, I will sit with you and listen for your wisdom through the whisper of the wind through the trees and the knowledge you imparted upon me. I will be moving, but that won’t change our connection. You have blessed me forever.
Marnie Mackey
Happy birthday. I miss you so much. It feels like it hasn’t gotten better. But you are in a happier place so I’m thankful to God.
Continue to Rest In Peace my beloved brother. We will meet again. God bless you Femi. I love you always.
Another Christmas without you. I’ve thought about you a lot today. Still very sad. I hope you’re resting well. God bless your peaceful soul. I love you my beautiful brother. Always
My heart still aches. It doesn't feel better. maybe some day. I can't believe we haven't spoken in 4 years. My best friend for life. You are irreplaceable. Sleep well and be at peace my dearest brother. Not a day passes where I do not say a prayer for you so I know you are okay. I love you always. Thank you for the years of love and care and friendship. Thank you for forever.
4 years??????? Still seems like yesterday. I think of you daily.. even though we barely exchanged mails for 2 decades, let alone see, but the love was always consistent. I think of you always when I start praying in the morning, you keep challenging me with my own mortality--try and be a better person!! And your level of accepting people the way they are---"Rotimi "just leave them" from when we were kids Femi aged 8 or 9. Your love and kindness shone through. Thats why I am sure you are with Our Lord bro. Love you always until we meet again...1 Corinthians 15:50-58. Eternal Victory....In Jesus Name Amen.
The pain doesn't seem to go away. I miss you every single day. how does one fill the void? We can't get back the past, but how I cherish the memories. I am happy there were so many good memories. So much to hang on to. I miss you Femi. This page is the most painful on the internet.
You are still so loved. Continue to rest in peace Femi. God loves you.
Gaius Musonius Rufus.
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Floreat
To a fellow kingsman, I leave a tribute even though i am much younger than you and did not not meet you in KC and never met you in this life. I have been amazed by your academic profile and initmidating CV. You make us all feel like mere mortals. I am sure you carried yourself with humility and dignity going by the tributes I have read. You have left this world to early. At a time Nigeria needs men like you of sound intelligence and dignity. You are one of the the best and the brightest and I weep in anguish that your working experience hadn't impacted in Nigeria at this opportune time. By taking a last degree in Public Health maybe you were anticipating a return to Nigeria to advise government! Ah Ah sun re O omoluabi. We love you but Jesus loves you more.
Femi I can't believe you are not with us anymore
Femi I find it difficult to embrace the news.
I remember nearly 40 years ago in sunny fields when you & I excelled soo much in maths. You will come first mostly, I mostly 2nd & there was 1 more person, whom I tacked with. We were so young. You were also so handsome & gentle. And we also lived next to each other & your sisters were lovely .Lola used to be my school mother in MG. How could you leave your so sudden without no notice. Sun re o. You will be greatly remembered o. Your legacy of excelling & hard work will live on. Lola, Busola, Bola & the rest of the family sorry o.May God uphold strengthen & sustain you all
I remember the summer, 2013, when i sat in your living room in Lagos as I prepared to leave for the US to do my MPH. Although it was the first and only meeting with you through Pamela, I felt comfortable sharing my concerns about relocating and you listened patiently. Thank you once again. You even shared that you would like to do an MPH despite your other degrees. I am glad you finally completed your MPH as you desired.
On the 29th of July, as I planned to call you to say, 'Doc, I'm rounding up my MPH and also passed my board exams', a call came from Pamela about your transition......
May your transition open new chapters in the lives of all that came across you especially your family.
I hope to meet you in heaven someday.