From Mrs. B.A. Dairo, P.R.O. Charity Sisters

Our matron, my mentor, a rare gem and a beauty to behold. Your standing, your dressing, your words of wisdom. All these encourage us as Charity Sisters. We thank God for your life. May your soul rest in perfect peace. Rest on till the day we meet to part no more.

From The Adigboles

Mummie, Iya Wale, rest on darling mum, sister and friend. You were my role model on family issues. Your counsel still in place today. You loved and loved me to the extent of asking me for ‘oriki’ so you can ‘ki mi’ every day.
Every working morning you will always say “Ajoke mi, Omobolanle omo ola”.
I’ll definitely miss you but you will remain in my heart till we meet at the feet of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ruth Mojirola omo Afolayan sun re o.

Bola Adigbole

From: Egbe Ife Kristi of 1st E.C.W.A. Church Ilorin

We register our condolence to the family of our great Vice Leader who has been so great among us when she was alive. She will be greatly missed amongst us, but we thank God she served God and humanity to the end. We pray that God will console the husband, children and the entire family in Jesus name. Amen.

From: Alhaji Iyanda Ajibade, Chairman Budo Esso Basin GRA Community

What a loss to Budo Esso Basin GRA community! You were the first woman to accompany her husband to our community meeting which earned your husband (Engr. Oguntola) a prize from me. Mama, may your gentle soul Rest in Perfect Peace in the bosom of The Lord (Amen). May He also comfort your husband and children you left behind.

From: Hon. & Mrs. J.A. Ebodele family

TRIBUTE TO CHIEF MRS. RUTH OGUNTOLA, AN EXCEPTIONAL CHRISTIAN HOUSEWIFE

With heavy hearts we are writing this tribute on behalf of Ogunrinade Oguntola family who was our great grandmother in Igbo-owu.
You are an exceptional Christian house wife and mother of our children. A house wife of high integrity has gone to the great beyond. Your demise came to us as a rude shock in Igbo-owu.
The most beautiful house wife on earth. How we long to hear your voice in the 1st E.C.W.A. Church Women Choir and see that beautiful smile of yours again. How are the Mighty fallen!!! You were indeed a perfect gentle and wonderful house wife with beautiful spirit. We strongly believe that you are currently resting in the Bosom of Almighty God. You are always in our hearts. Adieu!!! Adieu!!!

I still cannot believe that you are not here....you welcomed me into your family with open arms. You have truly been a wonderful second mom to me. You were there for me when I needed guidance with taking care of my children when they were babies. You are so caring, always looking out and taking care of everyone around you. You have always been patient and kind, showering us all with love. I truly do miss you and we all feel the void that you left behind. I am grateful that I knew you and that I know that you are watching over us all.

May your soul rest in perfect peace, in Jesus name.

I love you very much....Sun re.

I never thought I would be writing this so soon. We often joked about this, and I would often tell her she was not going anywhere, anytime soon. I was wrong, she caught a glimpse of glory...…, the streets made of gold, and it became impossible to keep her on this side.

With Grandma Ruth, I could do no wrong even though, I am not perfect. Whatever I did was just okay and good enough.

Grandma Ruth was easy going, she never held grudges. she is the perfect example of " be angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath. Ephesians 4:26 "
The sun never went down on her anger, you knew where you stood with her at any point in time. Once she expressed herself, you are good with her like nothing happened.

I remember when we were expecting our first child after a long wait, grandma was watching out for my every move, she would not let me do anything when I came around, and I was scared I had offended her. I expressed my fear to Rotimi and he told me "Arin, you did not offend my mum, if you did, she will tell you, she does not hold grudges''. I have found this to be true in her relationship with people around her(apparently, she was just being the mother she has always been, not wanting me to stress myself).

Grandma Ruth was a mother extraordinaire! Everybody had a place in her heart. She was no feminist, but her daughters in law were special to her alongside her sons, and she looked out for everybody's interest.
She was a grandma per excellence! Her grandchildren meant the world to her, everyone of them. She would do anything to be in their good books, ( including going around town with a potty in her trunk, because this grandchild would not go without a proper potty.)

Grandma's entrepreneurial skills were second to none, I remember going to Lagos Island with her to get wares for her shop. She would be walking so fast, if you were slow, you would find it tough keeping up with her steps.
Grandma Ruth was a true believer! A believer meaning that aside from knowing, loving , serving and following Christ, she believed there was some kind of good in everyone that was waiting to be tapped by just showing kindness. She would meet a perfect stranger and open her arms and doors to them.

Grandma was true to her name: RUTH!
She was an incurable romantic and it is evident in the relationship between her and Grandpa. They both showed us how to take our relationship to the next level. The trust, love, contentment and friendship between them was always a joy to behold.

Mama! I miss you, your smile, and our gist time . It is hard to believe you are gone.
Sleep well !!
Rest well beautiful soul, you deserve it !!
Ija do pin , ogun si tan, orin ayo la o ma ko, hallelujah !!

Arinola , Aya Baale, Omo Baale as she fondly called me.

To the world you were one person, but to me you were the world.
mummy how I miss you. The awful anguish and grief I have is unlike anything I have ever experienced. No words can express my grief of losing you from my life. Memories of your face, warm smile, large heart and good deeds bring tears to my eyes every minute of the day.
I love you dearly mum.. I am completely heartbroken that you are gone forever, it’s so hard to face reality. Goodbye mum. My heart bleeds.

You are forever missed Mrs. Ruth Mojirola OGUNTOLA.
The same measure of love you have for your brother (My Dad) was extended to me and my family. I appreciate.

May your gentle soul continue rest in perfect peace.

Elegant, poised with grace, sweet, charming, ageless and always smiling, a very pleasant and amazing daughter of Zion, a lover of God are just few words to describe Mummy Ruth Mojirola Oguntola. As a young girl growing up in our community, she was one of the very few women I looked up to in admiration and wished to just radiate like her. Her comportment and warmth each time I had opportunity to meet with her leaves such sweet memory. It’s sad that you had to leave so soon but we take solace in the fact that you sleep in Christ. You fought the good fight of faith and you won in victory.
Although you are greatly missed and the gap you left in the lives of our daddy, immediate family and all who know you can only be filled by the Holy Spirit, we are assured that you are at rest at last. Heaven indeed gained an angel. Rest on Mummy, even in death, you live forever in our hearts.

Dear Grandma,
I still find it hard to believe that you've left this sinful world, words can't express the trauma I've experienced since your demise. I believe that you've gone to rest with the good Lord. You will forever be in my heart grandma ❤ .........

The love of my life, my wife, mother of my children, my supporter, my critic, my encourager, my covenant-keeping friend . I don't know how I will cope without you. God help me.

Our grandma was an amazing woman. We still can’t believe she’s really gone. We didn’t get to see her that often but every time we did it would always be a memorable experience. Every time we would talk on the phone our conversations were brief, but we’ll never forget how happy she sounded to talk to us. She always was interested in what we were doing and how we were doing in school. We really wish we could spend time with her again. We will always love our grandma and always celebrate her life.

Damilola, Olaoluwa & Tomilola

If roses grow in heaven,
Lord please pick a bunch for me,
Place them in my Mother’s arms
and tell her they’re from me.
Tell her I love her and miss her,
and when she turns to smile,
place a kiss upon her cheek
and hold her for awhile.
Because remembering her is easy,
I do it every day,but there’s an ache within my heart that will never go away.

One of the things mum always said to me was that I will never stop being her baby, no matter what. She proved it time and time again. Story comes to mind readily. I wore a pair of “dirty” jeans to go to the store ( it was in style back then). My mum took one look at me and just shook her head no. I argued that I was a grown man, in my own house and I could wear what I wanted. Needless to say I changed out of those jeans. That was the kind of mother she was. The kind that could check you with a look. I will always love you mum.

Your Son,
Ibidapo

Mamaa!

It’s been a couple of months and I still don’t know if I’m going to be able to do this, words fail me. How will words even come close to articulating these emotions properly? Oh, the love of a mother!

Just like you taught me to do in difficulty, I’m taking solace in the Word of God knowing you’re in a better place (I Thessalonians 4:13-14). You left us with no doubt as to where you were headed. Your six year old twin grandchildren had a debate when they asked after you from Grandpa and he told them you had gone to be with The Lord. As they notice tears well up in my eyes yet again;

OluFayoKunmi: “Does that mean Grandma has died?”
OluFireKunmi: “But if Grandma has gone to be with The Lord, that’s a good thing, right Daddy? Grandma is in a better place.”

I’m still struggling to answer…struggling to hold on to the truth of God's Word that you’re only asleep in death. That we only just gained an additional angel in heaven watching over us. You had that creative ability to make adequate supply available, even during “austerity measures”. I first learnt about multiple streams of income from you. Oh how enterprising you were! You went above and beyond to make sure your children were okay. You went even further to give your grandchildren a good start! You’ve always been there for me, so I know you’re only transitioning to where you can do a better job of keeping an eye on me.

Oh how I wanted you to hang-on on this side, even if it was just for a little while longer. OluwaTumininu squeezed a promise out of you in a bid to keep you here a little longer. But your work here was completed. I so badly wanted to hear you speak to me again, pray for me again. But you were ready to leave to a better place and you won’t be speaking to me again, at least not the way you used to. Oh how I miss your declarative blessings! Those blessings that can only come from a mother’s heart to her child. But I have all of your words, I always will. The words of encouragement you said to me when things looked bleak. Your words that taught me patience when it looked like there was delay. Words of love. Words of guidance. A mother’s words that build up confidence in her child. Words of correction. Words of wisdom…

“Although we love you dearly, we could not help you stay. A heart of gold stopped beating. Working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best!”

Mamaa, you lived well and with dignity, and now you’re finally at peace (Isaiah 57;1-2 MSG). I’m strengthened as we get started on preparations to celebrate your life, knowing no one is more deserving of celebration than a devoted mother.

Farewell mum, till we meet at Jesus’ feet.

-- Olurotimi