Omolara, where do I start from? Is it our years in olass or at ogunpoly?
I remembered your 21st birthday party , how we cooked together . Is it your smiles or your quiet nature?
I wonder how bidemi and the kids will cope without you.
Ma sun olufe ko si ma sinmi, gbori le aya olugbala re,
A fe o, sugbon jesu fe o ju. Sun re, sun re , sun re...
Adeiu omolara till we meet at the feet of our maker..... iku doro...

Hmmmnnn! I'm still in shock! Where do I start? We were best friends in the Primary school. Always at each others house and playing together, whenever I wasn't hanging out with my twin brother and his friends at the football field where Shoprite is located now. At times we were both at Bunmi Oyebamidele's house our third friend.

All of a sudden you left State Primary School Agindingbi, in Pry 5. And I thought that was the end of our ffriendship. Until luck, brought us back toLorder at OLASS, I - Ode. And we were both in Fatima house, but different rooms. You were in Fatima 1 while I was in Fatima 3.
Later in 1989, we ended up in the same room, when my bed space was given away to someone else because I returned to School two weeks late, due to the death of one of my uncle.

Sadly, we didn't cross path after we both finished at OLASS.
But, I was glad to know you were doing fine, because my mum and my twin brother met you severally. After joining Facebook, I search your name so many time without any luck. Before, I realized not everyone is on Social media.

My world was shattered the day Yetunde Ismail shared the safest news of the centuries. Immediately, I sent a whatApp message to my twin brother. He said, it couldn't be true. So I pasted you picture on my whatApp profile. He said that's not Lara. Lara is more skinny. I said you must have changed due to child bearing. Later, he asked where I got the information? And told him, Yetunde Ismail told me, and he said how did Yetunde know Lara, and said she was also an OLASS babe. There was silence from his end. Still wishing the story was untrue, I rang my mum. And she started praying with me and advice I take it easy!

I just couldn't bear the news! I rang my sister on Wednesday morning after a sleepless night! And she was dumb founded! She also remembered you. On Thursday after shedding enough tears, It came to mind to read Psalm 139 & Ecclesiastes chapters 3 for comfort. Yetunde Ismail rang me, we chatted and decided to dress in black in last respect of you, and pulled myself together and went Groceries shopping with my children. Since, I know I had to accept what I couldn't change.

Your death, was such a big lost to everyone who knew you! I pray that your gentle soul R.I.P. Amen! And may the good Lord, comfort your loving husband, Children, extended families, friends, well wisher and all OLASS babes. Amen!
I just can't understand why good people are the ones, that die young!
We love you, but God loves you most! Sleep on....Ore mi....Omolara. Olaide. Sonoiki. Amen!!!

What can I say? A very quiet and pleasant woman. You left too soon, I was looking at the picture we took together when you came to London for a wedding. Rest in peace till we meet again. You are one of the best sister in-law.

Lara Oyewole as I fondly called you while in Secondary School, OLASS Ijebu Ode. I knew you then as a cool and calm lady.So unfortunate we lost touch and was not able to meet you again.Sincerely, last year I asked after you from someone or could it be a dream that you were gone since last year.God knows best and we can not question Him.May the Lord grant you eternal rest and grant the family and friends you left behind the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable lost . OLASS girls love you.

Lara Oyewole as I fondly called you while in Secondary School, OLASS Ijebu Ode. I knew you then as a cool and calm lady.So unfortunate we lost touch and was not able to meet you again.Sincerely, last year I asked after you from someone or could it be a dream that you were gone since last year.God knows best and we can not question Him.May the Lord grant you eternal rest and grant the family and friends you left behind the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable lost . OLASS girls love you.

I write this with tears in my eyes. It was and still a rude shock the news of your demise. A kind and gentle soul. Very tolerating and never angry. So humble and down to earth. A day before you passed on, Funmi and i were still talking about coming to your place to pick dresses. You carved a niche for yourself in your field of endeavour and you excelled. Everyone who knew you loved you, a lot admired you from afar. You were one of the very few very humble successful entreprenuers. Omolara Olaide Sonoiki, we'd miss you. RIP

I write this with tears in my eyes. It was and still a rude shock the news of your demise. A kind and gentle soul. Very tolerating and never angry. So humble and down to earth. A day before you passed on, Funmi and i were still talking about coming to your place to pick dresses. You carved a niche for yourself in your field of endeavour and you excelled. Everyone who knew you loved you, a lot admired you from afar. You were one of the very few very humble successful entreprenuers. Omolara Olaide Sonoiki, we'd miss you. RIP

Omolara Olaide Sonoiki, A Treasure lost by Humanity.
"Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death". You were simply a special gift from Heaven; soft, loving,kid-hearted,selfless,respectful,patient, good natured, accommodating. You were such a beautiful,beautiful soul inside and outside and you showed love unconditionally. A loving and truly sipporting wife, doting mother,dutiful daughter,dependable sister and astute businesswoman. Oh, what a Treasure lost and Humanity is poorer by this loss. Some events in our lives, we are destined, never to understand in this world and Lara's life and death was just one of such events. I believe you served well according to God's will and so, the time has come for you to cease from your labours and enter into God's rest. May God comfort my Aburo, Abidemi Oluwagbemiga; and the children: Oluwateniolami, Oluwanifesimi, Oluwafoyinsolami (Ayanfe). May God grant all of you and the families including friends,colleagues the fortitude to bear this huge loss. Adieu Omolara

Omolara your demise is indeed a great loss to all that knew you. Albeit your race is finished, I pray that the legacy you left behind will speak forth God's praise because He is our maker. He knows it all. Adieu.

Mummy Teniola, you were such a very lovely, RESPECTFUL, accommodating and kind hearted sister in law. I can't stop looking at your pictures with tears and l kept thinking "Hmmm, can this be the end, so l won't see you anymore"? Well we take solace with the word of God and the fact that you lived a life of righteousness and holiness from looking at outpouring positive tributes and testimonies of those who came into contact with you. May God comfort Uncle Bidemi, your children, siblings and all your families and friends. May God grant you eternal rest. Sleep well and rest in the bosom of your maker.

Omolara, you were such a pleasant and humble lady. Still in shock that you have gone to rest. Beautiful soul both on the outside and within. The Lord will comfort those of us that you left behind. I will miss your smile . Sleep on beautiful soul.

Unhh Lara. ( Nifemi's mom).
I still find it difficult to accept that I will never see you again. I still remember the last time I saw you in school (lagos prep). If I knew that was the last time, may be I would have held you close to me and hugged you warmly. I assumed I would see you unscheduled as usual. Emeka's mom broke the news to me. She was asking if I knew anyone called Mrs Sonoiki, and I said Yes. And she said you passed on. I didn't believe it until I called Damola Abudu and she confirmed it. I will always regret not calling you on 27th of may. I had it in mind to call you that particular day but procrastination wouldn't let me. Knowing you was a short one but it seems I knew you long before now just because our kids are inseparable ( Nifemi and Newsong). After reading your sister's tribute to you , I am happy you are resting in the arms of your maker. We can't question God cos we are still looking unto Him to watch over your seeds. Death thought he took you in your prime but heaven has gained a gentle soul.
Sleep on, Till we meet again.

Toyosi ( Newsong's Mom)

Omolara Sonoiki (Nee Oyewole),

What can I say or how do I pay tribute to you?

Still like yesterday when you came with Bidemi enroute America to say hello to me and my family. You never told me the goodbyes of that day (14/5/2015) were final farewell. Hmmm! How I miss you and will forever miss you.

True you were my immediate younger sister but more than that you were a friend, a confidant and a pillar of hope; always there for me and every one of us. You showed so much humility and compassion for those around you and would strive to make those around you feel loved.

You were strong through the pains; you were determined and fought with all that was in you. Your hope and faith in God in your last days were endearing. Your encounter with God and the journey He took you through on Tuesday 9th June are a great consolation to me that you saw Christ before death. You asked for forgiveness from all whom you may have wronged and pleaded with God for mercy and restoration so you could proclaim His goodness to the world and take care of your children. Alas, God heard you and brought you back, I guess to make amends but not for so long. He took right back but He knows best.

I prayed with you that Tuesday morning with Bidemi and Dr Oyewole and your Amen were faint but assuring, I was very hopeful despite the report that God will restore you only to call again and be told you were being wheeled into ICU and then the text message that followed........ Hmmmmmm! What a life.

Anyway, I thank God almighty who gave you to me as sister and took you to be with Him when He felt good. To HIM alone is all the glory.

OMOLARA MI sleep on beloved little sister till we meet to part no more.

Omolara aya Abidemi Sonoiki (A true and loving husband indeed)
Omolara Iya OluwaTeniola, OluwaNifemi & OluwaFoyinsolami
Omolara aburo Bunmi, Gbenga & Kemi
Omolara egbon Dolapo & Deola
Omolara omo Foluke

Omolara mi, I will forever love you and cherish you.

Adieu!!!!

'Kemi Ayeni (Oyewole)

A friend and myself discussed about our experience in the boarding school during our secondary school days last week, and we also talked about the ladies we haven't seen or heard from since we left secondary school, and your name was one of the names we mentioned. I told her that I searched for you on FB few years ago, but didn't find anyone with your name, Lara Oyewole. On Wednesday 17th June, I saw your picture on one of my best friend's BB dp, and she told me that your husband was her former colleague in FCMB. Lo and behold, she broke the devastating news to me.

I'm still shocked and words fail me. All I do is stare at your pictures, but who are we to question God? I still remember your smile and you were easy going as well. I'm sure you're resting now in the arm's of your heavenly Father where there's no pain. I pray that God will comfort your husband, children, friends and family at large. I pray that God will give them peace and strength to bear this irreplaceable loss, and your memories will become treasures in their heart. God obviously loves you more and that's why He called you home at this time. I'm so glad you made peace with your maker before you joined the cloud of witnesses, and I'm sure you're now walking on the streets of gold.

Till we meet at the feet of Jesus, good night and see you later Omolara!

With tears in my eyes I cant just come to terms with it that you gone......I remember your smile, gentle words, I remember Fatima 1.. , the christmas play, the basketball court,your love ....Omolara my name sake...I can keep on and on but sis one thing I know is that you are the hands of the most high God. ...adieu sis