On Friday, 16th June, 2023 the remains of Mr. Olutunji Olugbolayan Olusanya was laid to rest in Lagos, Funeral Service was held at the All Saints’ Anglican Church, Montgomery Road, Yaba, Lagos.
He was born on the 27th July 1950. He was born to late Pa. Daniel Olutunde Olusanya who came from Idele (Agbole Olugbala) in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. His mother late Mrs. Victoria Wuraola Olusanya (nee Odunsi) hails from Idogi in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State as well. During their life time, they live at No 2, Aiyemowa Street, Off Iwaya Road, Onike, Sabo, Yaba, Lagos and they were both devoted Christians of the Anglican Communion and his late father Pa D. O. Olusanya is one of the foundation members of All Saints’ Anglican Church, Montgomery Road, Yaba, Lagos. His late father belongs to one of the oldest society of All Saints’ Anglican Church Yaba, which is Men’s Auxiliary Association and he put his son late Olutunji Olugbolayan Olusanya into this society before he died and he told him that he should continue to keep the flag flying in that society. Late Olutunji Olugbolayan Olusanya was the President of Men’s Auxiliary Association till his death.
He started his Primary School Education at Methodist Primary School Herbert Macauley Street, Yaba, Lagos and also gain admission into Fatima College Ikiri, Via Ibadan in 1966 -1970, He also went to Methodist Boys High School at Broad Street, Lagos for his H.S.E. Education. He underwent Computer Study at Rimax Institute of Computer Studies at Martins Street, Ojuelegba, Lagos respectively.
He worked at National Provident Fund (N.P.F.) Ijora which is now known as Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (N.S.I.T.F.) for many years before he retired on October 1990. He worked at Daisey, Hillblom and Lynn (DHL COMPANY) briefly and also worked at Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA)/Highway Managers Ltd for many years as well.
Late Olutunji Olugbolayan Olusanya got married on December 29th 1979 to Mrs. Bosede Olusanya (nee Adesanya) who is a retired secretary at Lagos State Judiciary. The marriage was blessed with children and grandchildren.
He passed to glory on the 29th of March 2023 after a brief illness. May his illustrious soul rest in peace.
Below are excerpts of what his widow and children will miss about him.
Good night my friend, my darling husband and the love of my life. Having spent 44 years of bliss with the love of my life, I cannot imagine living without you now but your memory will see me through.
You have kept your faith by serving God fervently. Yes! God really loved you more than we do hence, he has called you home to say to you welcome my good and faithful servant. We will miss you dear husband. You were a source of joy and inspiration to numerous people and you did this effortlessly.
You are very good in helping people to secure jobs and also to give nickname to people by calling them with the nickname to make them laugh and happy.
You fought a good fight and the battle is won.
Sleep on, Sleep on my beloved husband till we meet to part no more. Your caring wife,
– Mrs. Bosede Olusanya
Wow my Dad is gone to be with the Lord. Where do I start? My dad was one of the most jovial person I knew. Always happy never a dull moment with him.
The life of the party and the “Amuludun” 1 of the world. My dad had a nick name for everybody. Just everybody had a special call name with him. Whenever he calls you with that name your head will start swelling. He calls me “Tolu Pee”. He told all my three younger brothers to call me “Sister rail.
My Dad is very neat. He detests to see dirt anywhere around him. He is very contented and always himself per time. I remember growing up in Aguda Surulere and for most part later Onike Iwaya. He ensured we all went to the best of schools. He made sure and not because he had excess.
He will buy all of us gifts during Xmas so we had several toys in our house growing up. I remember he will take us to Mandilas in Lagos Island in the 80’s for shopping. I wore the best ball dresses growing up and always the cynosure of the eye. My dad had super taste for good and quality things. Bata shoes was what we wore to school.
Mine my dad did well. Our house behind at Timothy College Onike Iwaya was where all my secondary school friends use to come.
My dad was so accommodating and had nick names as well for all my friends. My dad is love personified.
Very loving to alI. I took 70% of most of my loving and jovial life of the party trait from him.
Lastly, he taught me contentment in life. I learnt to be myself per time. He taught me hard work and honesty. I miss you my social dad.
Continue to rest in the bosom of the Lord. Love you. From your one and only daughter.
– Tolulope Onalaja
(Nee Olusanya)
Baba Olu” was a father like no other. He gave me ‘life’, nurtured me in the way of the Lord, taught me life lessons, and molded me to become the man that I am today.
I am who I am today by the grace of the Almighty God and the unconditional love of my father
and his amiable wife (my mum). There are not enough words I can use to describe just how important my father was to me and what a powerful influence he continues to be in my life.
I love you, Dad!! Rest on!! Adieu.
– Olutayo Olusanya
Son
You left us much sooner than we expected and coming to terms with your absence is still so difficult. However, the values you instilled and your larger-than-life personality remain with us. You will always be in our thoughts and in our hearts.
Daddy, you were really an inspiration to many, a kind hearted Man, a Pillar of support and strength to many. You led from the front, you set the example, you gave me the greatest gift a father could, you believe in me even on days I didn’t believe in myself.
I cherish the unshakable self believe and strength, your words of wisdom, generosity, humility, friendship, quick with and humor.
Many have walked this transient road of life. Very few have left a mark, so indelible. Your existence was an inspiration to me. You thought me to always exercise patience in life, tread softly, be humble and that was an assurance that I will accomplish the good things of life.
You are a fanatic of Christ and a lover of music, I remember the way you sing with your sonorous treble voice during church service at All Saints Anglican Church Yaba Lagos. Your favorite hymn was “All Hail the power of Jesus name. Let Angel prostrate fall bring forth the royal diadem, and crown him LORD of all”.
Join the music of Saint militant and triumph as you march through the golden gate.
You have fought the good fight, you have finished the Race, you have kept the Faith. You are with your maker, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Sleep well! Sun re o!! Sun re oo!!! In the bosom of you maker.
– Mr Olude Olusanya
Son
My Dad (BABA OLU) finest quality was his patience, an inherent ability to listen, to absorb and to offer a point of view based on quiet measured wisdom.
Growing up, I watched him work so hard and he was contented with what he had.
He always told me that peace of mind starts with contentment. He was very honest and has never been interested in shortcuts. Hard work and integrity meant everything to him. I would forever remember your words of wisdom and philosophy.
Sun re o! Adieu, Papa.
– Oludotun Olusanya,
Son
So many things to say about Baba Olu! Daddy as I fondly called him, my father-in-love, showed me so much love and gave me his ONLY daughter to marry when he wasn’t even sure of what the future held, because as a young man getting married then it wasn’t a bed of roses, but he supported us with his full chest and encouraged us to be married. I could remember when he came to visit us in satellite town about 20 years ago when we just got married, he said “on – Dele” like he always called me, this your house is too small ooo to accommodate your family but you are a good boy and I know you will take care of my daughter, she’s my only daughter and I want the best for her, so you have my blessings again and again! From the very first time he met me at Onike Iwaya, Yaba when my wife “T-baby” took me to the house, he loved and supported me as a young man, he advised and prayed for us.
Fast track 20 years after, it’s been from glory to glory. Daddy gave me a unique nickname:
“ON-DELE”, he was the only one that calls me by that name. He gave everyone around him unique names, he was always bubbling, took good care of everyone around him, his love for all his grandchildren was amazingly exceptional. He loved singing, his baritone voice in All Saints’ Church, Yaba anytime we go visiting was
unique. He was very strong and agile and very joyous and bubbling. Till his death, Daddy was such a lover of people and always advised and prayed for everyone. His death came as a shock but we have solace in God that he is resting with the Lord.
Daddy we ALL miss you so dearly, we shall miss your jovial self, your laughter, sense of humor, and prayers.
Till we meet again on the resurrection morning, Goodnight my ever supportive and loving father-in-love.
All of us will sorely miss you.
– Dcn (Dr) Bamidele Onalaja,
The only Son In-law
Daddy Daddy, as I fondly call you. You were a peculiar and exceptional personality, a trendsetter and a man ahead of your time. Your love and care for the entire family was second to none. Thank you for being a good adviser to us. I am grateful to God for the time we had with you. I will forever cherish every joke and conversation that was shared. Rest peacefully in the blossom of the Lord.
From your loving daughter in-love “Anikky Jaga” as am fondly called by you.
– Adenike Olusanya,
Daughter In-law
I am thrilled and excited to become your son’s wife. You made me feel right at home from the first day that we met. You welcome me with opened arms and that I won’t forget.
As you fondly call me Iya Atinuke, Iya Irewamiri, Iya Ibeji.
I was happy when I heard the demise of my great father-in-law not because I am not pained but you have really tried and fought. God knows why he needed him now that we needed him most. In the book of Ecclesiastes there is time for everything and a time for every purpose under the heaven, a time to born and a time to die, a time to plant and to reap, therefore he has gone to see his creator, to give account.
Grandpa may your soul rest in peace till resurrection when we will meet to be on the right-hand side of God.
– Yetunde Abosede Olusanya,
Daughter In-law
Daddy was a simple and a warm-hearted Father, Father-in-law and friend who loved to spend time with his family. You have always treated me as your daughter, though you fought long and hard to be with us, we believe you still watch over us. Thank you for the advice you always gave us most especially to be contented in life. Mummy Davido has you fondly call me.
Rest well in the bosom of the Lord.
– Adebola Olusanya,
Daughter In-law
Grandpa was a wonderful person he would always call me “Damoski” or “Damistic perurua” I remember when he would give both of us money to buy sweet and he used to walk us to the place to buy sweet and he would walk us across a little gutter that had wood on top of it. He was always happy and cheerful he would always play his radio in the morning every day and would drink Lipton tea. I remember the time he gave me coffee and I started running around full of energy.
I will always love and remember him as a person who is always joyous and always laughing. I hope that he is having a great time in heaven I love you grandpa.
– Oluwadamilola Onalaja,
Grandson
My Grandpa was a great and generous person.
Whenever me and my brother stayed over in Ikorodu he would always give us money to buy sweet and have fun even if grandma did not want to. He fondly called me “Abusonso” and always told me stories from his many days alive. He was always joyous, happy and never frowning. I cherish every laugh we had together.
Rest Peacefully and well with the Lord.
– Oluwabusolami Onalajf),
Granddaughter
Goompa! Goompa! As I fondly call you. Goodbye Grandpa. I love you but God love you most.
– David Oluwadarasimi Olusanya,
Grandson
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