While we were in Nigeria, Dad Obakpolor, you supported our marriage as a young couple and we named you the godfather to our daughter, Olivia and son, Mitchell.
When we told you about our plan to relocate to England in 2007, you told us our idea of travelling abroad to raise our children was a good decision.
Dad, you invited me, my husband, Augustine and our two children to your home on every other Sunday after Church service. You took our children as your own and you nicknamed our daughter, Olivia, 'small madam' and our son, Mitchell, 'Mitchy'.
Dad, you took my husband as your son, showered him with love and you always had tete-a-tete about so many issues of life. And my husband still treasure those moments.
We named our daughter, Olivet after she was born, Dad Obakpolor, you and mum re-christened her, calling her Olivia instead of Olivet. Olivia is her name till today. Thank you.
When you bought your Mercedes Benz and drove it to AVMC Church one Sunday, you handed over the keys to my husband, Augustine and told him to take me on a ride to test drive your car.
Also when we showed you our new home after we had built it above foundation stage, you advised us to break down the walls of the dining room and kitchen to make it bigger. You explained to us that God will provide the resources to complete our building but that it was necessary, as it was our family home and we needed to make it spacious. You were so right, Dad.
We spent so many sundays in your house, loved by you, mum and your children and we were always welcome there with big smiles, lots of food and laughter.
When you visited London after we had relocated, you came to see us and we sat down to eat, chat and laugh.
Dad Obakpolor, we will always be grateful for your steady love, prayers, encouragement and support. Rest in perfect peace and rise in glory.