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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Osayame Osemwegie-Orobator, 58 years old, born on June 22, 1962, and passed away on March 5, 2021. We will remember her forever.
S O
March 11, 2021
March 11, 2021
The news of Sister Taye's demise was shocking. Words seem inadequate to express the heartfelt sorrow by her loss. As a good friend to my sister, she will never be forgotten and we will always cherish her memories. My deepest sympathy to all families and friends and I pray that her loving memories bring everyone peace, comfort and strength.
Sam Ojo
March 11, 2021
Aunty, I never got the opportunity to meet you in person, but a few times I spoke to you on the phone, you always sound so fun, and I can feel your smile through the phone. I have realized the wonderful person you are through your sister, and we pray for you. But, we are believers that God needs you for a more significant assignment with him, and we can't question his decision to call you home at this time. We pray that you will find peace in your journey ahead. We will miss you, but we know that you have gained your wings among the angels. Keep singing till we meet to part no more. Sleep in peace, precious child of the most high.
March 11, 2021
March 11, 2021
My uncle's wife! I remember the very early days. May you rest perfectly in the peace of God.
March 11, 2021
March 11, 2021
Our very Dear Sister, our hearts are heavy.
Departure so soon?
The race of Life so short?
Indeed, the Lord gave you to us & the Lord has taken.
May God's name be glorified through the wonderful testimonies of your life.
May you find Peace with God (who you served so faithfully).
May God grant your loved ones the Grace & Fortitude to bear this great loss.
May the Angels lead you safely home.
March 10, 2021
March 10, 2021
Honestly,we will forever missed your unconditional love and care. She never discriminate, humble and passionate. Accepting every one as we are. Rest on and rest well,we love you but Jesus loves you most. Till we all meet again. Good night.
March 10, 2021
March 10, 2021
May you rest in perfect peace.
And may your values, spirit and legacy live on in those you have left behind.
March 10, 2021
March 10, 2021
I find it strange that I have to write this tribute on you, Taiwo; really strange! Referring to you in the past tense is abnormal! Cool, calm, gentle, sweet soul. Son of the Most High! My sister from another mother and father. Farewell, galant soldier! You have won! Death can't frighten you anymore! Heaven has gained you! I remain grateful to God for bringing you my way.
March 10, 2021
March 10, 2021
Sister Taiye was a gentle sister,ever smiling and quiet.
She'll be greatly missed.
May the good Lord comfort us all.
It is well.
March 10, 2021
March 10, 2021
Aunty Taiye,

I’m hurt, I’m so hurt...I never ever wanted to imagine a time like this. When I moved to New York, you and your family took me in as one of your own. While I was there, you and Uncle Osaige made sure I had everything I needed and more. Thank you for loving and treating me as one of your own. You were one of a kind, you had such a pure heart! Thank you for all the good times I love you so much & I will miss you for ever.❤️
March 10, 2021
March 10, 2021
Just when I learnt that you were getting better, the news of your demise came. It was so shocking. But God knows best. You're in a better place now.. To God be ALL the glory. Just remembered when you stayed with us briefly in Íbádàn. You were so gentle&quiet & I got worried. But soon learnt that you were fun to be with & oh, what a beautiful soul! You are missed! Sleep on!
March 10, 2021
March 10, 2021
Hàbá!!! Oh Death where is your sting? Ó Hades, where is your victory?....... But thanks be to God, who gives us the VIC-TO-RY through our LORD JESUS CHRIST. ALLELUIA!!! Tọ́pẹ̀, 'You have fought the good fight, you have finished the race, you have kept the faith. Adieu, beloved, gentle & amiable sister. Rest on till we meet to part no more.
March 10, 2021
March 10, 2021
When I saw in my feed the family pic Taiye posted to her FB page last Thursday, I thought to myself that I would PM her later to touch base. Alas, there will be no “later”.

Taiye, with her ever-ready smile. My sister and friend has joined the saints gone marching in. My Pointer family member has ceased from her labor. My moms-in-training partner, encouraging one another when our children were younger.

Adieu, Osa Taiye Osemwegie Orobator. Rest now in your Lord.

May the Lord comfort and console the Orabator and Osemwegie families.
March 9, 2021
March 9, 2021
Dearest cousin, I was shocked when I heard the news that you are gone. Wherever you are,I know you are sittting at the right hand of God. It's so hard to say goodbye to a caring and loving sister. May your soul rest in perfect peace. From OLUWABUKOLA AKINWUMI OLAJUYIGBE.
March 9, 2021
March 9, 2021
It has been a long time since Ife circa 1984 ! I have only looked at a few tributes and have already noticed  remarks on your Trade mark bespectacled smile ! We Love you but Jesus Loves you Best !

Sleep on till resurrection Morning !
March 9, 2021
March 9, 2021
The strife is O'er
The battle done
The victory of life is won
The song of triumph has begun
Alleluia!!!!
March 9, 2021
March 9, 2021
Thanks, Taiye, for the life you lived before our very eyes. The beauty of your life shall remain evergreen. We will always remember your gentle and calm spirit. Your smiles will continue to dot every inch of your memory lane. Sleep on, sweet soul. And May God comfort your family and all of us that you honoured with your love and friendship.
March 9, 2021
March 9, 2021
We have lost a great woman of faith , a wife, mother, and beloved sister. How we wish that God give you more life here to testify of his amazing grace but, God remain soverign in all He do. You will be missed by all that know you here on earth, and truly believes we shall see again at home with God. Rest in perfect peace my dear sister.
March 8, 2021
March 8, 2021
Aunty T, saying I'll miss you is an understatement. You are a woman of faith, a gentle and generous soul. You gave of yourself for many. Always asking how everyone was doing when you were the one on our minds. Always reminding that we look after one another.
Thank you for leaving your indelible mark on all of us.
We'll see you soon but until then, please enjoy that party that Jesus and the angels have been prepping for you. Turn all the way up!
March 8, 2021
March 8, 2021
From gege osemwegie
     Tho i never met you much but the few times I spent with you you treated me like a daughter and it make me to regret alot why i did not spend enough time with you, well i know you are now resting in the blossom of the Lord. RIP big mommy taiye, rest well
March 8, 2021
March 8, 2021
Taiye,
my cousin, my sister,
The last time we saw, you were here (at Sis Bose's daughter's wedding). We gisted, took photos, and looked forward to our next happy reunion. You were so full of life, armed with your disarming smiles.
But now..you have left us to our reunion and gone to a better one. Only God understands why so soon.
Rest well dearly beloved, till we meet to part no more.
March 8, 2021
March 8, 2021
We spoke on my birthday, she sent me a birthday wish video and i sent her pictures of my birthday, writing this now makes me feel very sad because it's just like i lost a sister because she was way beyond a sister in-law to me and i know that she didn't just see me like a sister in-law but a sister,people call sister in-law but i call her sister i love, well i know she's in a better place and i wish her the best eternal rest in the Lord, RIP to the best sister i love
March 8, 2021
March 8, 2021
Just heard of your passing , sister Taiye! Got to know you many years ago
via your younger sister. And you can imagine the shock to hear of your translation, after sickness. Thankfully, we can say , you have gone to be with the Lord, but you will be sorely missed by your family and friends and acquaintances.

One little memory I have of you is your amazing smile , which from the pictures, you never lost. Rest in Him dear sister
March 8, 2021
March 8, 2021
Dear madam!
Even though I spoke with you via the phone a couple of times, i was only privileged to meet with you just twice! But those two meetings was enough for me to know how wonderful a person you are!
Today i salute you even as i write with a heavy heart because you fought till the end...hence I take solace in the fact that you are now in a better place......Rest in peace madam.
March 8, 2021
March 8, 2021
In Memoriam – Mrs Taye Osemwegie Orobator
Heaven earned another Saint

Now the Day Is Over….
Night is drawing nigh
Shadows of the evening
Steal across the sky…..

As a member of the Pointer fraternity, Taye, our paths crossed by divine providence at Ife. The year was 1980. You were a cut above your peers, blessed with a phenomenal heart of love, and an enigmatic persona that was very difficult to miss. In all of these great attributes, your endearing and enduring love for the Master whom you have loved to the end was remarkable.
I may not have been totally unprepared for the news of your demise. We spoke and prayed together a few times. I wish your days were ‘lengthened a wee bit more’. Your body was beaten, but your Spirit was definitely unshaken, your soul was insolubly anchored on Christ. But whether in life or in death, we are not at a loss of a Shepherd and Bishop of our souls. This much I will testify of you ‘Taye, like a true soldier, you died at your post, faithful to the end’! It is now One more soldier (saint) ‘Up’ not down.
Lord now lettest thou Thy servant depart in peace according to Thy word….
Now that you have seen the Light, Rest on Taye, we shall meet on the Lord’s side at dawn! Until then, may your rest be sweet in the Lord! 
Peace perfect peace to your sweet soul and may light perpetual shine on you and guide you home!

In affectionate memory

Yemi Akinbamijo

March 8, 2021
March 8, 2021
Let us give thanks to God that it is not worse than this. It was a surprise and a shock to hear of your home call. Who are we to complain when we know that the One whom you loved and served has asked that you come home to rest from all your labor? That gives us comfort that you are marching on the streets of gold as you walk hand in hand with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Definitely we believe you would not like to exchange your new abode with the one you have just left.You have now left our world that is full of pain and sufferings. However It hurts to know that we are not going to have you around us while we are on this side of eternity. You will surely be missed. Good night.         Mike and Jibike Itegboje
March 8, 2021
March 8, 2021
Soft spoken, kind and ever gentle Aunty Taiye.

Around 6am on this day (the 5th) I prayed for you. But who would have known?!

(My smiling aunty Twin) It's so hard to know I won’t get to hear you say “aunty Kitan, are you ok?” Or see you again till Heaven, but I’m comforted you’re with God, having no more worries or pains. You stayed strong till the end.

I’m thankful to God for your life and all the lives you touched while on earth. We’ll rejoice one day in Heaven but until then,

I love you and I’ll miss you.
March 8, 2021
March 8, 2021
Ms. Taiye,
The joy, happiness and laughter you brought to all that met you will be sorely missed by everyone.
March 8, 2021
March 8, 2021
Hmmmmm words are hard to express this situation or feeling. Your smiles snd humour scream out load. You will be missed my dear. Missed., Rest on sis
Osa
March 8, 2021
March 8, 2021
Taiye,
Sis, May your soul rest in perfect peace in Jesus, Amen. You fought a valiant battle, and you are deeply missed. The Lord will continue to strengthen and comfort your husband and children and loved ones as we journey through this realm. Until Resurrection when we all shall reunite in Jesus' bosom to begin true living, sleep well, our love.
March 8, 2021
March 8, 2021
My darling Taye, we became friends in 1973 when we came into Idia college Benin. We were in Blue house together and you always invited me to pray with you even when I did not have a personal relationship with Jesus. I enjoyed my times of fellowship with you. In 1978 after secondary school you wrote me a letter and emphasised the need not just for me to be religious but to have a personal relationship with Christ.. I knelt down and gave my life to Jesus. You followed me up with visits and good Christian books and your "Pointer Magazine" We had good times in Benin at your family house and in Warri at my home. I became a friend to everyone in your home and a daughter to your parents. I love you sister but God loves you most. Rest from your earthly toils and enjoy the presence of Jesus and the heavenly hosts. I look forward to meet you and the angels when my stay here is over. Say hi to our friends Ifueko, Cordelia and your parents and all others relocated in heaven. Na me o
Evarista.
March 8, 2021
March 8, 2021
Taiye!
My darling friend, my darling sister, my chief bridesmaid. I cannot believe you are gone.
I was so excited the last time (in February) we talked and you told me you were getting better. You made my day because it was you who called to let me know this. Taiye, even in your pain, you found time to send some nice messages and emojis. As I write this, I have a special card you sent me almost 40 years ago right before me "Real friends are few,that's why I cherish you"
Taiye, my husband and I prayed for you everyday to get well but God had a better plan. You will forever be missed. Rest on in the bosom of your beloved.

Osaze Ogiemudia Eto
March 8, 2021
March 8, 2021
With you everyone at yhe fellowship is my dear sister. You were a faithful member of the Brooklyn Tabernacle in New York with your family. You told me once that you always feel at home when you attend that church and preferred it there. Since then you were persistent and faithful in our small fellowship and contributed a lot to it. You were a prayer warrior. We shall forever miss your presence and smile. I believe God has a job for you otherwise you would still be here with us. Till we meet at Jesus' feet, rest forever in his bosom. God Almighty will see over the children and they will achieve everything and more than you were not able to in Jesus name. Amen.
March 8, 2021
March 8, 2021
Dear Taiye,

It's hard to know that you have transitioned from this earthly abode to the heavenly home that Christ has promised His own. We met at Ife, we worshipped and fellowshipped together. Thereafter, we all dispersed into different corners of the world. But in 2019, we reconnected at a 60th birthday party in Atlanta. Instantly, the reunion began: we ate, sang, danced, and prayed together again. When the challenges came, you opened up so we may travel the journey jointly and we did. What a light-hearted, courageous, and undaunting believer you are. Now, you can see with your eyes; what on this side, is only possible with faith. Adieu, darling Sis (as we used to call each other). So long, until resurrection morning. The Lord is with your husband, children, siblings and the Church but you are now with the Lord which is far BETTER. Right now, we are mourning, as we should; but Christ's Joy will come in the morning as we keep our faith, hope, and love alive.
March 8, 2021
March 8, 2021
Sis Taiye, you fought valiantly! Your faith was inspiring and exemplary. Rest in the Lord eternally. 
March 8, 2021
March 8, 2021
Dearest Taiye, you sent me a message on the 5th asking how we were faring in Abuja as you heard rumour of riot not realizing that's the last I'll hear from you cos same day you joined the saints triumphant, caring with the last breath! Omo mama Benin one of the jolly four sisters, how will it be sweet without our fourth leg. Even your brother finds it difficult to absorb. You loved life and lived it to the fullest, you were so generous, positive and your faith challenged us. You gave your all to whatever you believed in. Your Thanksgiving outfit would now remain in the case. To say we would miss you is an understatement, to say your passing is painful is for lack of a better word but we rejoice in the many lives you touched, your investment in your children & your family, and we are consoled by the crown of glory awaiting you. Osayame rest in the bosom of our lord till we meet again
Your siblings
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On a warm sunny day on June 22,1962, the ancient city of Ibadan in South-west Nigeria welcomed Osayame Taiye and her twin brother- Kehinde who predeceased her(1996) to parents Andrew and Marian Osemwegie JP.  
She had her secondary education (High School) at the prestigious all girls boarding school Idia College, Benin-City, Nigeria as a pioneer student and served as a proctor in her senior year where she acquired meaningful leadership skills.  Her Christian faith and love of the Lord evolved very early in life and was actively involved in the Hosana Fellowship at Saint Peters’ Anglican Church in Benin-Nigeria.
Her parents relentless drive for education spurred her to attend the then University of Ife, (GREAT IFE!) Nigeria where she graduated with honors with a Bachelor’s degree in English and Literary Studies. While there, her spiritual evolution grew in leaps and bounds and was a tireless and active member of the Evangelical Christian Union (E.C.U) where she held various offices. She left her footprints as an indefatigable member of the Pointer Press Club and roved from one college campus to another in her evangelical expedition. Her desire to work with children veered her to a brief teaching stint.
Her burning desire to become an attorney could not be quenched and returned to her birth place and obtained her Law degree (LL.B/J.D.) from University of Ibadan(FIRST BEFORE THE REST!) and subsequently her Law license in 1989 upon admission to the Supreme Court of Nigeria. 
She envisioned living in America and got married to Osagie Orobator who shared an analogous desire in Spring 1991 after which they both relocated to the United States of America and indeed have their own version of ‘Coming to America’.
Always pushing the bar, she obtained a Master’s degree in social work in 2002 from Yeshiva University in New York and worked as a Licensed Clinical Master Worker both with the New York City Administration for Childrens Services and the New York State Childrens’ Center where her trademark radiant smile and unflinching desire to support others were invaluable assets until the time of her transition to glory.
As the ever smiling and radiant link of the quartet of Osemwegie sisters , she leaves behind to  celebrate her legacy, Bose, Tope, Idowu, her brother Abiodun. Her children, Andrew, Ito, Adaze (DeeDee) and Osagie her spouse.
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March 19, 2021
About 15 years ago, our son Ben invited Andrew to our home in PA and I thought we would pick the boys up at Fay and bring them back to our home. That was not to happen. Osa let me know that the Orobator family would drive Andrew to PA so that they could meet us.  She wanted to know where her son would be spending his time. As a mother, Osa had earned my respect.  Her actions told me that her family was priority number 1.  It is so easy to take the easy road and talk about how much one loves their children but it is the action of mothering that is the true measure. Each child is different and decisions are not always simple. But, with Osa, I knew where her heart was and I respected her immensely. As a Christian, I believe in God and an after life. I know that Osa’s spirit will surround Andrew and his sisters everyday. May all of you feel her presence as you move through your lives,  May you tap into her motherly wisdom in times of difficulty to live the life that would make her proud.
March 15, 2021
TRIBUTE TO OSAYAME TAIYE OSEMWEGIE-OROBATOR


At such a time as this, what does one say - to sufficiently capture ones sense of loss at having to wait till "the Great Beyond" before catching up again with a dearly beloved aburo??? For me, the singular phrase that captures my most poignant memory of Taiye is: "smiles galore"!!!

S - Season in, season out, you could count on her;
M - Militant? Not at all - but quietly effective!
- Independent, in the sense that she knew what she wanted - and stayed consistently focused about it;
- "Lazily slouching around"? Not at all; just bow-legged - and proud of it!
- Enduring in her commitments - both to God and man;
- Singular in her affection, spartan in her criticism/ condemnation of others. 


- Generous with her time, in serving God and maintaining relationships;
- ALWAYS on the lookout to flash a smile (or otherwise brighten her "little corner");
- Loving, loved - and loving some more!!!
- Often appearing indecisive - but only being meek, respectful and conciliatory;
- Resilient, even in the face of searing pain - physical and emotional;
- Excited, undoubtedly, as she anticipates the "Resurrection Morning"!!!


Sleep on, beloved...


 
March 8, 2021
Dear Sister Taiye, the news of your demise came in like shocking waves because a few days prior to this sister  Bose Ola was sharing glorious testimonies about you. Despite this, God remains Lord over all yours.
Sister Taiye, A very cheerful, caring and thoughtful soul.  I feel very comfortable and was always excited to be in your midst. A woman with a very large ❤️ heart.  I always look forward to meeting you alongside the 4 glorious sisters. Our interaction may be short but you have been very impactful. Of note I remember the evening before the Trip from Ibadan to Benin re: grandPa Osemwegie”s funeral. I needed to rest from the pressures of work but also struggling to make the journey as per my close relationship with the family. Will I say you were discerning or was it the innate psychology in you?  Without any prior discussion you said point blank  without any sentiments “sister TitI you should stay back, you have played your part” 
I thank God for many Godly examples you are leaving  behind. My prayer is that your family will never lack anything good. You will be sorely missed. Our hope is that we shall meet On the resurrection morning. Dr Titilola Akingbola (Haematology Department. Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, UCH, Ibadan.

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