Memories of Deacon Dr John Oyediran Olabisi JP

In memory of

Deacon Dr John Oyediran Olabisi JP

Ibadan Oyo State Nigeria

January 2, 1950 - January 13, 2021

Jan 2, 1950 - Jan 13, 2021

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Matthew Abatan

You are always missed at our regular MMU meetings for all your friendliness and kindness. May the Lord God continue to take care of the family left behind

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Moses Adeoti

Diran, you are ever in our mind and thoughts. We continue missing you.

Continue to rest in peace.

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Adeola Adelakun

Happy Heavenly birthday Dad

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Emmanuel Abara

'Diran, continue to rest in the Lord. Your legacy lives on! Till we meet at the Lord's feet

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Prof Segun Ojo

Blessed is the memory of the righteous. It's been two years since the Lord took you away from us! Dr Olabisi, we fondly remember you like Dorcas in the Bible, as someone who spent his life being a blessing to others. I have a fond memory of your visit to us in Pretoria in October 2011, and your sustaining prayer in my office as Executive Dean of my faculty at the Tshwane University of Technology. We missed you but we are thanking God for your's being a glorious exit of a Soldier of Christ, loyal to his Master to the end! Looking forward to our reunion at the Lord's feet, where we shall meet and part no more! Amen.

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Matthew Abatan

I was disturbed when I heard the news of Deacon Dr John Oyediran Olabisi's passing. May his memories live on.

May the good Lord God never leave the wife and the family left behind alone. May He surround you all with His goodness and kindness. May His presence keep all of you during the day and the night.

May 2023 bring you everlasting joy

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Tomi Ogunlesi

Blessed is the memory of the righteous!

On this post-humous commemoration of his birthday, We remain ever grateful to God Almighty for his towering legacy.

Hallelujah!

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Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

Thank you so much, Tomi! Indeed, we are grateful. Thank you so much, Tomi! Indeed, we are grateful. Thank you so much, Tomi! Indeed, we are grateful.

Tomi Ogunlesi

His memory will continue to be a blessing to us all! His memory will continue to be a blessing to us all! His memory will continue to be a blessing to us all!... Read more

Johnson Ademola Okanlawon

I was so sorry to hear about Deacon Dr John Oyediran Olabisi's passing. He was such a [ passionate] and [benefactor ] person.

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Johnson Ademola Okanlawon

I was so sorry to hear about Deacon Dr John Oyediran Olabisi's passing. He was such a [passionate] and [ helper person.

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Tayo Osiyemi

Such an inspiring life!

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Yewande Otekeiwebia

Shared a heart

Emmanuel Sofa

He was a wonderful man.

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Kunle Osuntogun

We have known the Olabisi family since the early 1980s when we were neighbors in the GRA Ikolaba area. Dr. Olabisi was always very supportive and encouraging. We are forever greatful for the medical assistance and support he has provided to all our relatives. We will remember him for his friendship, cheerfulness and support provided to our parents and family as he makes his transition to be with our Heavenly Father. May God be your comfort and may he continue to guide you all - Mommy, Funmi, Tola, Diran and Oyebola.

Jumoke, Bukola, Kunle & Bola Osuntogun

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Kristen Gustavson

I never got to meet Dr. Olabisi, but I love Oyebola. It's evident he must've been a wonderful man, because Oyebola is a dear friend, wonderful mother, brilliant researcher and passionate sojourner in faith. May you be comforted that his character and legacy lives on in the lives of his children and those who loved him.

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Detola Amure

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Detola Amure

Thank you so much Kristen Thank you so much Kristen Thank you so much Kristen

Moses Adebayo

Our path crossed in 2008 when I was appointed as the then Director of Finance of the Nigerian Baptist Convention. His bosom friend, E. B. Ajao was my colleague in the office. He was the one that introduced Dr. Olabisi's Highland Hospital to me for retainers. We eventually became friends and I see him as my Uncle retaining at that level till passed on to glory. Dr. Olabisi later became the Chairman of the Medical Board of the NBC. I was a member of the Board by virtue of my office and we related very well together.
Before this time, few members of staff patronize highland hospital but several members of staff began to patronize Highland immediately after granting the hospital retainers. I still find it very difficult to address him in the past tense. He stood by me throughout my tenure in Baptist Building. I consulted with him on several issues that have to do with my health and office. The climax of our journey together was when i fell ill for almost a year. I later discovered that he treated me pro bono. He never sent any bill to my office. God really used him to save my life. Even when I got to Canada, we were still consulting with him. He was so loving and caring. Details of my testimony about him are already sent to his Memorial. Mama Olabisi is also very close to us. The family is very good and godly.

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Detola Amure

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Detola Amure

Thank you so much for sharing these lovely memories with us sir. Thank you so much for sharing these lovely memories with us sir. Thank you so much for sharing these lovely memories... Read more

Taiwo Obembe

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Princess Obembe

Dear Sir
The news of your transition was a rude shock to me. You were one of the greatest men I knew. You has such a large heart and was ever willing to lend a helping hand. You will always be fondly remembered by us all. Rest in peace Sir.

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Detola Amure

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Detola Amure

Thank you for your kind comments Thank you for your kind comments Thank you for your kind comments

Taiwo Obembe

2021, Ibadan, Nigeria

Deacon Olabisi has always been a father to me since I was born. Your warmth and interest in my progress has remained unparalleled amidst all the father-figures in my life. You will surely be missed Sir. Rest on, Rest well Sir. Your memories will be ever-green in my heart!!!

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Detola Amure

Dr Wale Adelani

Dear Mummy (Deaconess Olabisi), Funmilola, Detola, Diran and Oyebola (The Olabisi brother and sisters),
On behalf of my dad (Adelani Surveyor), I want to express our condolences to your family on the sad loss of Daddy, Dr Olabisi.
Your dad was a very kind man.He lived an exemplary life. His life history described simplicity at its best.
He demonstrated and validated what humanity is all about.
Dr Olabisi proved beyond reasonable doubt that, you can still be a civil servant or self-employed in Nigeria and raise exceptionally quality kids. He in charitable & philanthropic. He believed in science, a devoted Christian who had close friends and associates in other religions.He displayed uncommon native intelligence. I am still searching for the pix I took with him, my dad and Alhaji Odejinmi (RIP) during the ribbon cutting of Highland specialist hospital Yemetu Ibadan in year 2001, just finishing Med Sch then.
I also have loads of sweet memories of your dad e.g.in July 2014 he & your mum were visiting Detola (Mrs Amure) in Essex and I arranged to come and see him but couldn’t make the schedule.
He later called me and said I know what you wish to discuss, the summary of what he said was “okunrin ti de oo, O ti nro inu ile. The good news ni pe ile dun O, the lord has been good to me oh, since I returned from Saudi the lord has been good to me”. He ended by saying, “whenever you decide to return home, whether we are around or not God has a special plan for you”. Your dad said “keep and maintain all your contacts. He said relationships ( friends, colleagues & family ) you do not wish to lose, manage them with maximum diplomacy.
Dr Olabisi was a very wise man. Igangan kingdom , Oke Ogun , Ibadan , Oyo state and the Nigeria Ear-Nose & Throat-world has lost a dinosaur .
Dr Wale Adelani

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Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

Detola Amure

Samson Akinade

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Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

Thank you so much for these warm memories and kind words. Thank you so much for these warm memories and kind words. Thank you so much for these warm memories and kind ... Read more

Detola Amure

Thank you so much for your beautiful words. Thank you so much for your beautiful words. Thank you so much for your beautiful words.

Olaoluwa Ogunrombi

Fisrtly the warm welcome when I first met him was a great one felt like he's known me for ages.

He's care and concern are numerous.
Medical care
Accomodation
Love
Concern
Etc.

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Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

Detola Amure

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Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

Thanks for sharing! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for sharing!

Femi Babalola

Daddy Olabisi knew me since i was born and it was a privilege for me to know him through the relationship he had with my parents.

His successful career and generosity speak for themselves and added to this was a much desired caring personality.

Even in this situation of wishing this could continue, I am grateful to God for the privilege of having these memories of him and the impactful life he had.

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Detola Amure

Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

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Detola Amure

Thank you for sharing Femi. We appreciate you Thank you for sharing Femi. We appreciate you Thank you for sharing Femi. We appreciate you

Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

Thanks Femi. Great to hear from you. Please help us thank your mom. She has been so supportive. Thanks Femi. Great to hear from you. Please help us thank your mom. She has been so supportive. Thanks Femi. Great to hear from you. Please help us... Read more

Funto Ogundapo

May you rest in peace Daddy, thank you for being a blessing to our family and a good friend of my Dad. We will miss you.

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Detola Amure

Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

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Olayide Oladipupo

Dr Olabisi lived life worthy of emulation, a gentleman to the core, very humble and extremely generous. He... Read more Dr Olabisi lived life worthy of emulation, a gentleman to the core, very humble and extremely generous. He was a senior Doctor... Read more Dr Olabisi lived life worthy of emulation, a gentleman... Read more

Detola Amure

Thank you for your beautiful comments Thank you for your beautiful comments Thank you for your beautiful comments

Oyeronke Gidigbi

2003, Chicago, IL, USA

Oyeronke, Daddy Olabisi, Sam , and Daddy Thomas

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Oyeronke Gidigbi

Detola Amure

Olaoluwa Ogunrombi

Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

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Detola Amure

Love this! Thank you for sharing aunty R Love this! Thank you for sharing aunty R Love this! Thank you for sharing aunty R

Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

Wow :) :) Wow :) :) Wow :) :)

Aarinade Adegbite

“A light from our household is gone, a voice we love is stilled. A place is vacant in our hearts that never can be filled” Rest in His Bosom till Eternity.

Condolences from Mary Adegbite and Family

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