Oluyomi, my beloved, you will always be loved and cherished, and greatly missed. I will forever be grateful for the time we had together in your last few weeks. I treasure the memories of holding you close, giving you back rubs and foot massages, feeding you, working out with drumsticks, reading to you, and praying with you. Even in moments of silence, though we felt helpless, we found comfort in knowing God's love and presence. Every day for the past couple of years, I have been reflecting on and experiencing the deeper meaning of one of your final instructions to me: "trust God, sis, trust Him with what is happening now and in the future." This experience continues to teach me to trust God in ways I don't even realize I need to. He is truly faithful - yesterday, today, and forever...... I continue to live, trusting God

Forever love my Oluyomi ❤️....I do not have words to express how I've felt since June 8th 2021....numb and in an unreal season..... missing every tradition we shared.....One thing is certain though that God's Faithfulness remains as Oluyomi strongly believed and we as a family do. We have seen, known, experienced God as our ever present help in time of need....Oluyomi is seeing God and in His presence....that is comforting. We take comfort in the hope that we will see you again when we all meet in God's presence

We still miss you, dear Yomi.

In loving memory of my dear sister- Dr. Oluyomi Okunola-Bakare, we honor what would have been your 49th birthday today. Though you're not physically with us, your spirit lives on in our hearts. I cherish the moments we shared, and on this special day, I fondly recall the joy and laughter we would have experienced together. Your absence is deeply felt, and I long for the opportunity to share Laughter and the Praises of God with you. Until the day we are reunited at the feet of Jesus Christ Our Savior and Lord, I celebrate you, my beloved sister.

Dear Yomi,
I would have called you today. Happy posthumous birthday sweet! Keep resting peacefully in the Lord's bosom. I miss you dearly òré mi òwón!

Fond memories,
Deola.

You're sorely missed ore.

Thank you Aunty Yomi. For great memories, for always reaching out, checking in, providing counsel and being there. Thank you for your kindness and care. We will see again of this I'm sure and what great joy it'll be!

It's been two years since you left us. Your memories are still fresh in my heart. You will always be remembered.  May your gentle soul continue to rest in peace.
May the Lord comfort your family and all your loved ones ijmna.

WOW! It's been 2 years since my baby sister left this side of eternity and it still feels like yesterday, the pain of separation and constantly realizing I am unable to see your face and share those waves of laughter and conversations, except through recorded messages and memories held dear! I woke up this morning and it dawned on me that 2 years ago at exactly 12:26 pm, Dr. Helen Oluwayomi Okunola-Bakare pierced through the Curtains of Eternity and was Ushered into The Presence of God! I love you dearly and we all miss you so much. You are indeed forever missed and forever loved until we all meet again at The feet of Jesus- It is Well and He Knows Your Name!

Dearest Yomi,

It's been two years since you left us. Your memories are still fresh in my heart. You will always be remembered.

Your Lord and God loves you still.

May your gentle soul rest in peace.
May the Lord comfort your family and all your loved ones.

From our family to yours; thank you so much for your Love and support in our time of Deep Loss and Heavens Gain!- The Okunola and Bakare Family want to let you know that your Love and all kind gestures are so much appreciated, especially for the kindness, prayers, and encouragement towards my dear Big Brother, Professor Dapo Bakare- my beloved Sisters Friend, Lover, 'Sweetheart' and Husband #BlessedAreTheMemoriesOfTheRighteous!
- Jimmy Okunola

You're fondly remembered this day of your birth. My prayers with you Dr. B.

Happy post humous Birthday yomi, keep resting in His bosom

Dear Dapo, we remember with you our beloved Yomi on this her birthday. She will always be missed and loved by so many of us. Praying for our Lord's extraordinary comfort for you and your family on this special day.
In His love and grace,
Bill & Pirkko

We miss you. Rest on.

Dearest Yomi,
Ore mi owon...I have missed you sooo much! I always think about you and the good times we had. I'm sorry I couldn't leave a message for you on June 8. It's still quite surreal to accept your transition. I know you are resting peacefully in the Lord's bosom. Your memories are indeed blessed. Sun re o!
Much love ore...

My Sweet sister! Miss your smile, laughter, love and words of wisdom. Miss your friendship!
Rest In Peace, your legacy lives on…we love you!

Sister Yomi, we miss you dearly! May your gentle soul continue to rest in perfect peace 

Missing our dear Yomi and thinking of you, Dapo, with loving prayers for our Lord's continued comfort and grace in every way.
In Him,
Bill & Pirkko

Keep resting in power dear friend

Yomi. It exactly a year you transit into glory. You return to your maker whom you server diligently until you breathe your last. Thoughts of you has refused to leave all your loved ones and me especially. Your memories are sweet and unending. Continue to rest in the hossom of your God and light perpetual continue to shine upon you. Prof. my Thoughts and prayers are ever with you. Adieu my dearly beloved friend,Sister and daughter of the most high till the day of resurrection.

Gone but not forgotten. Miss you

Dear Dapo,
Thinking of you especially on this, the birthday of precious Yomi. We miss her so much and pray for the comfort of Jesus to carry you daily.
with our love in Him,
Bill & Pirkko

Fondly remembered dear.

Keep resting dear Yomi. Fondly remembered today and always.

Ore...it's been about a month ago you left with the angels...just passing by today to lay this flower on your bedside and tell you how much you are missed. Rest well Yomi dear...and keep smiling too.

May your gentle soul rest in peace. May the Lord comfort your family and all your loved ones.

Sis Yomi, thank God for your life. You came, you saw and you conquered. May the Lord comfort your family and the entire family in Jesus name. We love you. Good night, we will meet at Jesus'feet.

Thank you!!
On behalf of the entire immediate and extended Bakare and Okunola families, we want to acknowledge each and everyone of you as you stood by us during Oluyomi’s life journey prior to her transition home to glory and since then.
You all have been an amazing community. We appreciate you all.
We invite you (as we strongly believe that Oluyomi would) to live wholeheartedly.
In every moment and with the help of the Holy Spirit within you, we encourage you to live with a passion to bring and be, the good news of God‘s love and redemption in your circle of influence.
If you are not at a place where you know Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, We implore you to be reconciled to God. This is the best honour you can give Oluyomi.
Discover who Jesus Christ can and wants to be in your life.
Remember, God‘s faithfulness remains for Jesus Christ is the same yesterday today and forever.
Shalom.

With Sincere appreciations, we acknowledge the love and kindness shown before and after Oluyomi’s heaven call. Perhaps it was a song or a thought that you shared, a poem or a fond memory. Perhaps you sent some lovely flowers, or you spoke the kindest words any friend could say. Perhaps you were not able to make it at all but kept us in your prayers. Everything you did, big and small in consoling our hearts and expressing love for Oluyomi’s sake, we sincerely thank and appreciate you so much for the part you played in celebrating our beloved Oluyomi. For the Bakare, Okunola and extended Families.

Now thank we all our God, who gave us the oppotyunity of a life with you Oluyomi!

I tried all these while to wrap my head around this; the memories just kept coming from St Louis Mokola Ibadan to about 3 years living together in Idia hall UI; you took me in as a friend without any reservation........

You lived the life of Christ while on this side of the eternity and the testament rolling in after your transition speaks so loudly.

Yours is a truly accomplished life.

I pray the Lord's comfort for your darling husband, family and friends.

Good night "Yomily-mine"

Yomi brought her beautiful voice to our choir . I will always remember her friendly smile.
Yomi you are forever in our hearts .You are going to be missed. You have fought a good fight and you have finished your course . May your soul rest in peace . Thanks for your legacy.

Aunty Yomi,
Thank you. I really don't know what to say. I would miss you. You reminded me of my mother everytime. Heaven rejoices over you.
❤

My sweetest and precious aunty Yomi, I'm grateful to have been your niece. Thank you for the kind words, constant encouragement, prayers, love, pieces of advice. So so many beautiful memories of you from childhood even till the last conversation we had. This is just temporary goodbye, till resurrection morn

Dearest Yomi,

You were a true treasure and a special friend. Your pure, sweet spirit always lifted us towards our heavenly Lord. Though we trusted for your total healing on this earth, you have it in His presence now. It seems Jesus couldn't wait to have you there with Him, though your departure seems untimely to us, and we'll miss you very much.
with our love for you and dear Dapo,
Pirkko & Bill

Beautiful, kind, loving, supportive and a lover of Jesus. You have been a friend and sister since I met you at the University of Ibadan in 1996. Even in difficult times and situations, your faith in and love for Jesus was obvious. Thank you for a being light.

We love and miss you but know you are in a beautiful place with our good, faithful and kind God that you loved and served. Rest on

Oluyomi mi❤

“My dear Yomi, you will forever remain in my heart. I met Yomi since 2011 at NIH-NIDA-IRP Bayview campus, we instantly connected. She is a wonderful, caring and a loving sister. She was always there for me. I can't even stop crying, without hearing your sweet voice again. I love you my dear sister Yomi. You're my ANGEL!” 

From Comfort Boateng

Yomi, it is my consolation that you are in a better place. I knew you fighting good fight of faith to live. This life of faith has made you not to have time for grudges or fight with no one. You were focused and simple hearted. I never wished to write this as your tribute but as felicitations on your many birthdays. I miss your laughter, your photogenic face and silvery voice. I look at the face often, it's unbelievable that you have left. You are in my heart always

Aunty Yomi ,
You were always a positive person. You kind heart was contagious and would even make people feel happier when they are sad.
No matter the situation you trusted in God for help and I really admire that. Even when you were in pain you never gave up and you still fought through the hardships you were facing. I will always remember you for your heart warming smile, and your loving attitude towards others. I will forever keep you in my memories, and I pray that you enjoy eternity with God.

Auntie Yomi
You have always been a bundle of joy. No matter how much pain you were experiencing or how many obstacles came before you; you persevered. This perseverance of yours is something that I have always aspired to have and it will always be a reminder of your strength. One thing that I love about you is your beautiful smile and your ability to make the best out of any situation. Your compassion has touched the hearts of everyone who came across your path. While your time with us has abruptly and unfortunately been cut short, you are spending eternity with our Father in Heaven and I thank God for all the precious memories I get to hold of you 

Sister Oluyomi. You are a wife like a sister to me. A woman of faith..A mother and a role model to all the children around you, especially your little girl Abimbola. You have lived a great life. You are a great asset to have. But you have gone so soon. I prayed that Almighty God shall give the entire families the strength to bear the lost. We loved you so dearly, but God love you more. Rest in His eternal peace.

Yomi , you were an epitome of love , joy, wisdom and resilience . You have put others first and gave of yourself even when it was not convenient . You were full of smiles and laughter even in the face of adverse circumstances.
Yours was a beautiful soul and a gentle spirit. Although we feel the pain of your physical separation from us but we take solace in the fact that you fought a good fight , you kept the faith and you have now received your crown . I am thankful to God for every remembrance of you .

Aunty Yomi,
I've had a tough time putting words together without tearing up. So instead of crying, I'm going to remember your laugh; I can hear it so clearly just thinking about it now.... regardless of what was happening in the moment you could always find something to be joyful about. You let God's joy be your strength, through and through. You were strong for us all and now you can rest. I love you more than words will ever express
You will forever be missed

So sad to know you've left us so soon. May God comfort the entire family.

Auntie Yomi,
I have struggled with coming here to write Anything or post anything on here because I end up crying because what exactly can I say. You lived a good life. You lived well regardless of anything and everything, you let God live in and through you. I’m sure you had moments you were down but you never let it dampen your spirit. The only thing consoling me is that YOU devoted you life to God and you lived well for him despite all that was going on… it was only fair I guess that he brought you home in his time! Your tenacity and strength is one to imbibe! You were a warrior! THIS IS A CELEBRATION OF LIFE BECAUSE YOU LIVED WELL! You were strong for all of us! You will be forever missed and forever in our hearts! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Jesus says, "Come!"


The Beauty of Life and Joy of Existence,
Will never be complete till we hear the Precious Call.
Unless our hearts comprehend its full meaning,
And we respond with love-infused hearts,
For Jesus says, “Come!”

Sweet Aunt Yomi did hear!
Much more, she responded and lived to tell the world,
Jesus says, “Come!”

With laughter so vivacious,
Ever giving, ever loving.
With encouragement inexhaustible,
Ever believing, ever trusting.
With Prayers founded on Abba’s Infallible Word,
She kept the glorious tune:
Jesus says, “Come!”

Oh, what joyous moments we were blessed to have!
For many lives were blessed with the Beauty of You.
A Solid Believer; Christlike and Christ-full.
Daughter, Sister, Mother, Aunt and Friend.
Co-worker, Gist-mate, Fun-buddy.
And Best of all,
Our Beloved Dapsy’s Sweetheart, a Darling.

Thank you for the priceless memories, Oluyomi.
They were more than enough for a Lifetime.
Yet, what Joy awaits us in Heaven,
For our archives will overflow
With more wonderful remembrances.

Rest well Beloved,
Enjoy Christ’s Full Embrace,
And do cheer us on with your musical voice.
We know pain, weakness and tears will never win,
For Jesus keeps saying, “Come!”


With love,
The Odunolas

Wow! dear sister Yomi, its been 29 years i last saw you. Reading about your sudden death was quite a shock. You were a quiet, gentle and friendly soul.
I pray God to console your family and the body of Christ.

Rest on my dear friend and sister

Dear Sis Yomi. It’s really hard to believe you’re no more. About 20 years ago, we were in the Choir together at New Covenant Church, Maryland. Though we’ve not seen since I relocated, I remember your calm & gentle spirit. You were a good friend and always had words of encouragement. You will be greatly missed. May God comfort your husband, family, friends, church & everyone you left behind. Rest in the bosom of the Lord until we meet to part no more. Love always, Saratu Samande ❤️❤️