Bros T(as i usually call u) we spoke extensively on Wednesday 29th April and even traded banters but little did i know that it would our last and you would leave in less than 72 hours. I thank God i did not disappoint in the assignment you gave to me for the day. Goodnite. To those of us you left behind, I say its not dark, its light its not pain, its gain its not death, its life its not sorrow, its faith its just having our last tears wiped away. Let's thank God that he undoubtedly put simles on our faces in one way or the other. Can I hear a LOUD Amen from someone that believes! Rest in the bossom of the Lord. Adios my Great in Law

Your memories will never be forgortten in the life of those to whom you have impact. May your sole rest in perfect peace. You are loved and blessed, We pray that your love remain in the heart of your little ones. We all miss you. Your face will ever be remember at work, home and always.

May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace.

Thank God for the time spent on earth, The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh, It is good to have known you as a very good christian may the Lord GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL. malaika Stella

I was saddened when i heard the news that uncle T was no longer with us, i was shocked, speechless, dumbfounded and totally lost for words. Those who knew him well can attest and agreed that he was a love not a hater, a pacifier not a destroyer. He was a remarkable man in ways and i'm well aware the difference he made in my life and my family, especially, those calls that i took for granted over the yrs. My sincere heartfelt sympathy goes to sister dupe and sister funke and the kila's family. He'll never be forgotten........R.I.P, Amen!!!! Condolence from the coker's..

We thank God for the privilege of having you in the family. We thank God for the lives you touched with your genuine concern, love and care We thank God for the life you lived We thank God for the fruit of your loins We thank God for being a Godly person - a child of God We thank God for the struggles and overcoming shown We thank God for how you showed patience We thank God for how you showed endurance We thank God for how you do not discriminate We thank God for unconditional love you showed to everybody that knew you We thank God for your gentleness within a 6’4inches built physique We thank God all that you were and more which some didn’t get to know We thank God for your wisdom, knowledge and understanding We thank God for all these and more

Whenever good people depart this world it is so that they do not witness horible days. Your unexpected departure is definitely to have eternal rest. Your friends, acquaintances & colleagues are in shock with so many whats, hows, where, when, ifs, etc but it does not change the fact that God knows our end right from the beginning. You will be missed by those who were privileged to know you and have rapport with you. Till we meet again -

even though l have not met uncle tope, l am very sure he would have been a very good friend.l spoke with him once and it was a pleasant one, internal rest grant upon tope o Lord and let ur perpetual light shine on him, May his gentle soul rest in peace, amen

Temi, i really will miss you. Working with you was a great pleasure, i have lost a friend that have shown me so much kindness and concern in such a short time of meeting. It`s just like a flash, you left too quick without a word of goodbye. What happens to all those dreams "My Commisioner Friend". No wonder it is said that the greatest brains and potentials lies in the grave six feet below. Temi, you showed me so much love and treated me like a sister. I will miss all our little fights and arguements. I will miss all your teasings. I quite agree with all the comments that you are always helpful and tot of others before yourself. Temi, i have only worked with you for four months and it felt like i have known you all my life. Thanks for shinning your light my way just like a little angel. I will always remember you and your kind selfless personality. Sleep tight and rest from this wicked world and all it`s troubles. You have lived well with a very large heart for all that came your way. The office will miss you and so would the projects. ADIEU MY FRIEND.

my uncle my mum's best friend, it is too cool to comfort, too heavy to carry, it's unbelievable, my mum's heart is overwhelmwed, she cant stop looking at ur photos and watching u on the DVD. it's this real? just like that? . uncle you will be missed. EVEN IN DEATH THE DEVIL REMAINS ASHAMED.

Bros T(as i usually call u) we spoke extensively on Wednesday 29th April and even traded banters but little did i know that it would our last. I thank God i did not disappoint in my assignment of the day. Goodnite. To those of us you left behind, I say its not dark, its light its not pain, its gain its not death, its life its not sorrow, its faith its just having our last tears wiped away. let thank God that he undoubtedly put simles on our faces one way or other. Can I hear a LOUD Amen from someone that believes! Adios my Great in Law

I can not believe that last wednesday would be the last time we would see and speak together. Always smiling, always there when i needed to talk to someone but then i remembered all these poems and I thanked God for your life. sleep until we meet again. dear friend bye. Good men must die, but death cannot kill their names As We Look Back As we look back over time We find ourselves wondering ..... Did we remember to thank you enough For all you have done for us? For all the times you were by our sides To help and support us ..... To celebrate our successes To understand our problems And accept our defeats? Or for teaching us by your example, The value of hard work, good judgement, Courage and integrity? We wonder if we ever thanked you For the sacrifices you made. To let us have the very best? And for the simple things Like laughter, smiles and times we shared? If we have forgotten to show our Gratitude enough for all the things you did, We're thanking you now. And we are hoping you knew all along, How much you meant to us. No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye, you were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why He is Gone You can shed tears that he is gone, Or you can smile because he lived, You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back, Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left. Your heart can be empty because you can't see him Or you can be full of the love that you shared, You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember him and only that he is gone Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on, You can cry and close your mind be empty and turn your back, Or you can do what he would want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on. Snr Pro. Kehinde Oduntan Joseph

I NEVER MEET YOU IN PERSON WHEN YOU WERE ALIVE, BUT WHAT I HEARD FROM A MUTUAL FRIEND - DEBO GBADEBO - SHOW THAT YOU WERE A GREAT MAN , IT IS NOT HOW LONG BUT HOW WELL, YOU VE DONE YOUR OWN PART AND FROM ALL THE ENCOMIUMS PEOPLE HAS BEEN PASSING ON YOU , IT SHOWS YOU VE DONE WELL NOT MINDING THAT YOU LEFT EARLIER THAN EXPECTED, REST IN PERFECT PEACE MY BROTHER

Although, I did not know you at all, I was told about you by a colleague friend and aunty "Aunty Flo" including this site. I can only pray that you have lived a life worthy of forever being in the bossom of our Lord and Saviour JESUS CHRIST. In my book, one only rest in perfect peace when he is saved by the loving grace of our Lord and redeemed by His atoning blood, shed for us in the cross of calvary. If this is the case, then I hope to meet you at the end of days; when the Ancient of days shall welcome us and say "well done, thou good and faithfull servant, come to your rest". May the infinite mercies of GOD remain with all your loved ones, in Jesus' name [Amen].

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal, you will forever remain in our hearts. Out of sight is not out of mind. Sleep tight brother. From the Fadoju's

My dear brother,i cant believe u ve gone to be with the Lord.i still called your phon today thinking you will pick it.Anytime i have a phone call now,am expecting the person to tell me u ve woken up.i cant believe you ve gone.i feel really sick.You were always there for me that when u call me and i cant talk,u will call again.thanks for all the love you showered on me ,my husband and my children.On the 2nd of may.i still saw a winter jacket u bought for Ire and i was like Uncle Tope got u this not knowing,u ve moved up to the next level.Ire said u were too young to die.u should have live up to 100yrs.Who are we to question God,I remember when we disagree on issues and the next thing you say is {a yetunde o buru}.I love you and we wld always remeber u.painful u did nt get to see my daughter.sleep in the bosom of the Lord.yetunde Akinsola.{cousin}

whao...uncle topsie as i fondly call him......his death was just too shocking to me..he was very full of life,loving,caring and gentle,,soft hearted...the memory i av of him which is still very fresh in my memory was in may/june 2004 in UK when i helped him do some sanitations in his house in BELLINGHAM....we did a lot of cleanings together dat very day almost through out.....i dnt want to bring back too much memories cos its just too painful why death just decided to take him away from us...HAPPY NIGHT REST UNCLE TOPSIE.....(Ifeoluthomas)

IT'S SO SAD TO HEAR SOMEONE LIKE YOU PASSED AWAY SO EARLY.............. WELL GOD KNOWS MORE THAN ANYONE.MAY GOD GIVES HIS CHILDRENS ,WIFE,MOTHER ,SISTERS,BROTHERS AND WE FRIENDS POWER TO BEARS THIS GREAT LOST.YOU WILL DEFINATELY BE MISSED FOR EVER,GOODNIGHT SUN REOO LESE JESU.

It was with shock & great sadness that I heard this news. Temi was my colleague. The last time I saw him was on Thursday 30th. He seemed to be full of life & in great spirits. Rest in Peace

Baba Kila as l use to call you,why why why,l was just having a chat to you on thursday about your move to your new place,about how u were looking forward to see me more because your place is not far form mine and we just had our normal chat for about 30 minutes not knowing that will be the last time l will be talking to you. Death,why do u have to take Baba Kila away from us. Still waitnig for your phone call,because if u do not hear me within the next two/three days, you will keep saying on the phone omo adedayo ni bo lo wa o. R.I.P Baba Kila

Temitope Oladele Kila what a short and sweet life you had and a shocking exit. One minutes in His temporary presence (the Night vigil) the next meeting in His presence for eternity. I keep asking God why? I cried, laughed, screamed, prayed, and lamented and the only consolation I could get was that the last night vigil you attended you connected with the heavenlies that you had to be taken away by Grace to be saved forever. I have delighted myself in that consolation. I now see your demise as a wake up call for all of us. To always renew our way before God every day, hour, and minutes. It is only by His Grace and mercy that we can make heaven as our righteousness is like filthy rag before God. Tope has found the Grace! Lets live our real values with fear of God and love of humanity. I will miss your smile, your encouragement, you care, the love we share, the time we spent together in person or on phone. I got your last voice message you left for me on the Friday before you passed on. You called me Oluwayomi instead of Abayomi that you normally call me I took that new name prophetically. "God will deliver me"! Amen. My sincere condolences to Mum, Sister Dupe and Funke your lovely sisters and your children; The Holy Spirit will grant them the Grace to bear this temporal loss and focus on the eternal reunion in Jesus name Good night, Temitope Sleep well, Oladele Rest peacefully, Tope Kila Accept appreciation for a million beautiful smiles Receive gratitude for a thousand startling memories Temitope Oladele Kila Rest in peace till we meet again with love Sam Abayomi Soyombo Edinburgh Scotland.

Baba Topsy like we alway call him we are still shock that you are gone, i saw your picture on Facebook on Saturday.Everybody all over the world miss u especially in United State may your soul rest in peace.

Our dearest Tope. Your demise is a great loss to me and my family. I remember the love and affection you showered on my twins and wife during their stay in the UK. I never thought that my last contact with you in December, 2008 during my visit to UK would be the last time I would see you. I remember the plans and dreams that we all shared. It is still difficult for me to believe that I will not see you again. Our consolation lies in the fact that you had touched many lives with your generosity, love, affection and kindness. Furthermore. you served the LORD till the end as I was made to understand that you went for a night vigil the day before your demise from this world. May your soul rest in the bossom of our LORD JESUS CHRIST. Myself, my wife (Yemi), the twins and their junior brothers will all miss you. Good bye. Olusegun EDUN, Lagos, NIGERIA

'Baba Topsy'. That is what I always call you. I remember, you will reply 'ana nla'. (great in-law). You were more than an in-law to me, even closer than a brother. What can I recall of you? Is it your frequent telephone calls, your smile, your love, your giving, your encouragement, your supports to my family in the UK, your energy and vigour, your relentless efforts and commitments to make sure that everyone around you is happy and successful? I am short of words to describe other traits in you. Your junior sister ( my darling wife), Ayomipe, Temi and my whole family are argonising that "we have missed a rare gem". Good bye. Opesh Opeyemi Ayadi, Nigeria.

God sometimes washes the eyes of His children with tears, that they might read His providence. This storm is a test, it won't be long,let's go through and hold on.

This is our last goodbye...it's over, just hear this and then I'll go: you gave me more to live for than you'll ever know. We never forget you UNCLE TEMI MC SPAIN

It has been more than 20 years since I have known you and you have been a person of style and principle with good character. I was shocked that you left this world so soon having spoken to you just last month what a surprise! I will always remember your smiling face till the end of time. and I pray that may your gentle soul rest in perfect peace Amen.

Tope Kila was a great man with great Ambitions. He was like my father when my dad was in nigeria, and a great cook. We love him and we will miss him alot. May his soul rest in peice.

ur departure is like a whirlwind with that swept so fast ,the last time i visited you weeksback,it was ur usual smiles and ur popular words EGIN, OGAO OREMI SE BAYI LO DA NIYEN NI ,AH IKU DORO IKU SE IKA ,IF YOU COULD JUST SEE HOW ALL WHO CAME ACROSS YOU SAID THEN ORE RERE DARA IM GLAD WE SHARED TIME AS FRIENDS IM GLADTO HAVE KNOWN YOU TOPE I SEIZE THIS FORUM TO CONVEY A MESSAGE OF PEACE TO ALL OUR FRIENDS AND TOPES FAMILY ,HIS MUM ,SISTERS AND COUSINS .GOD IN HIS INFINITE MERCY WOULD GRANT YOU FORTITUDE TO BEAR THE LOSS ,EKU ASEHINDE

Even though we never met each other, people have always said good things about you; thank God you are in a better place now, greater than we are here on Earth; rejoicing with the angels. Good night. Rest in perfect peace, Kunle and Bose Modupe and family (USA)

Its unbelievable. we were to see on saturday called your phone but no answer. i didnt know that i will never see or have a word with u again. but who are we to blame GOD. am happy because you knew HIM, your last moment was spent in HIS HOUSE. if you are not at work you will be in the church, am short of words. rest in peace till we meet at the feet of our LODR.

What a gem to loose at such a tender age,but God knows best. You stood by me and fought my corner when the going was tough letting me know where i went wrong, You are not one to be forgotten.Adieu till we meet at the feet of Christ

hard to digest this sad news. Uncle Topsi, your face was one i always looked forward to seeing again in the UK. though that is impossible now, im sure i would see your face once again somewhere greater, at the feet of Jesus. we mourn, but i believe the host of heaven rejoice, for a great soul has just joined their ranks. Rest in Perfect peace uncle Topsi, in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ Debo Adeniji, on behalf of the Adenijis'

You Left a wonderful memory with us to always hold on to. we missed you and Mama really missed you it's only God that can fill the vaccum you left behind. We prayed that Jehovah God will uphold, strenghten and give your family the fortitude to bear your passing on to Glory at this tender age. Goodnight and sleep well till we meet at the feet of Jesus.

AKINSOLA BUSOLA

15 years ago

uncle tope is no more but the memory he left behind lingers on he was kind hearted and would be missed by all . i will be miss him so much.uncle TOPSIE rest in peace till we meet again. sun re o. MAy GOD GRANT US ALL THE FORTITUDE TO BEAR THIS LOSS .AMEN HE WAS A RARE GEM. WE LOVE BUT GOD LOVES YOU MORE

Sunny Ohenzuwa

15 years ago

From Pat and Sunny in the US. We are very sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family. Tope was very nice to us when we were in London, and we really, really miss him. Fuke take heart God bless. May his soul rest in perfect peace.

never know or met you before but as my friend is sad, so am i because ofvyour demise. Adeu

I never knew you but heard your voice when u called your friend last Tuesday in Nigeria. You were full of life and no sign that you will die in the next 50years. I was shocked when the news came that you were dead. We the living must face the fact that you are dead and pray to God that he remember u on the recsurrection day when all who have died will come back to life.

I never knew when I saw you last week at New Cross Gate that it was going to be the last time I will see you. After we got off the train you said you were going to see your sister behind the station. I would have said a good bye bye to you. I thought since we see every week I was going to see you this week but I was shocked to read your tribute on FB. I remember all what we spoke about in the last couple of weeks, I just cannot believe that you have gone to be with the Lord. Last month you celebrated your bithday and you were so greatful to God for life, we never new that you were about to depart this world. Pastor Kayode Oshin

I WAS VERY SAD WHEN I HEARD THE NEWS OF YOUR PASSING AWAY,WAITING TO RECIEVE YOUR CALL IN ORDER TO DELIVER YOUR MESSAGE BUT ON THE CONTRARY I RECIEVED A CALL FROM DEBO YOUR TIGHT FRIEND FROM SPAIN THAT YOU HAVE PASSED AWAY.MAY YOUR GOOD WORK CONTINUE TO BE A REWARD FOR YOU IN HEAVEN DEBO

uncle topsy i will neer forget the times when you were always there to make me laugh when you always told me to be a good boy and told me not to join a gang i am going to miss and love you but never forget you uncle topsy u wre one of a kind and one in a million michael shofoluwe

I am still in shock when I learnt from my sister Arinola, this morning,that you `ve passed on and I quickly called anty Funke who confirmed same,. So sad and shocking, I still remember the way you opened your house in Bellingham to me and my family when we visited UK in 2005. You left us to use everything as if we owned it. Besides, we had some fruitful discussions centred around future plans and how to live life of humility that you exemplify in your character, My daghters, Rafiat and Airat though veerry young then still have fond memories of you.Same with my wife Nancy. But we take solace in the fact that with your kindness and humility and Godliness while on this earth, you are resting in the bossom of the Lord.Moshood Adelotan &family

I am still in shcoke when I learnt from my sister Arinola, this morning,that you `ve passed on and I quickly called anty Funke who confirmed same,. So sad and shocking, I still remember the way you opened your house in Bellingham to me and my family when we visited UK in 2005. You left us to use everything as if we owned it. Besides, we had some fruitful discussions centred around future plans and how to live life of humility that you exemplify in your character, My daghters, Rafiat and Airat though veerry young then still have fond memories of you.Same with my wife Nancy. But we take solace in the fact that with your kindness and humility and Godliness while in this heart, you are resting in the bossom of the Lord.Moshood Adelotan &family

THE GOOD DIE YOUNG. Uncle Topsy, You passed from our sight Like a dream or a story You Loved Everyone You careth for all and Sundry You thinketh No Evil You lived an exemplary life Adieu my dear friend. I hope to meet with thee again In your bright world above In that Land on the far away strand A beautiful Home of the Soul Built by Jesus on High There we shall never die In that Land where we'll never Grow Old Tosin Molehin

My dear Brother and friend, to say i'm shocked at your demise is an understatement. Ever since we met at World Harvest Christian Centre, we connected as brothers. Maybe because we are of Ekiti origin. I remember i was ecstatic when you bought your house at Bellingham. We shared a lot of joy and pain together. You were a "friend who sticketh closer than a brother"- Prov 18:24. Your love, loyalty, hospitality, generousity, kindness and support for those who knew and met you will stand as a lasting legacy of your memory. My joy amidst all the hurt and pain is that your spirit is with our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ, away from this turbulent and wicked world. Rest in perfect peace. We will meet at the feet of our Lord Jesus Christ. Sun re O

Heartbreaking rendition of the song Tears in Heaven, played live by Eric Clapton during the Reptile tour on December 4, 2001 in Tokyo, Japan

May the Almighty God Rest your Soul in Peace. Ki Olorun te o si afefe re-amin Femi Peters

rest in peace.........................