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Obituary

Ejiro, 19, of Ruston, LA passed away suddenly after a medical emergency. His family is shocked and deeply saddened by his loss.


Ejiro was born on August 29, 2002 to Dr. Uvie Onakpoya and Prof. Toyin Onakpoya in Ile-Ife, Osun State of Nigeria. After graduating from high school in 2018, Ejiro started at Louisiana Tech University as a Chemical Engineering major in August of the same year.

During his time at Louisiana Tech, Ejiro was …

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7 times out of 10, you’re the only person I want to talk to. There’s so much that only you would understand. If God gav…
7 times out of 10, you’re the only person I want to talk to. There’s so much that only you would un…
7 times out of 10, you’re the only person I want to talk to. The…

A promising and beloved young man!!!

So sorry and sad to hear about the passing of Ejiro. I don't have words to empress …

A promising and beloved young man!!!

So sorry and sad to hear about the passing of Ejiro. I don't ha…

A promising and beloved young man!!!

So sorry and sad to hear abo…

The only memories I have of Ejiro are joyful ones - great ones. He lived an attractive and full life, full of grace. It…

The only memories I have of Ejiro are joyful ones - great ones. He lived an attractive and full lif…

The only memories I have of Ejiro are joyful ones - great ones. …

There is going to be great joy when we meet again in heaven .  we love you, we are going to miss you, and we know you a…

There is going to be great joy when we meet again in heaven .  we love you, we are going to miss yo…

There is going to be great joy when we meet again in heaven .  w…

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Community Involvement

Church

Attendee of

Life Church, Ruston Louisiana

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African_Students_Association

Community Club

Favorites

What was Ejiro's favorite color?
Blue
Blue
Blue
What were Ejiro's favorite ways to exercise?
Swimming.
Swimming.
Swimming.
What were Ejiro's favorite ways to spend free time?
Playing the piano, hanging out with family and friends.
Playing the piano, hanging out with family and friends.
Playing the piano, hanging out with family and friends.
What were Ejiro's favorite sports teams?
FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona

Timeline

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Born

August 29th, 2002
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Graduated from high school

2018
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Moved

August 7th, 2018
Ruston, LA

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Method of disposition

Burial

Final resting place

Houston Memorial Gardens

2426 Cullen Blvd, Pearland, TX 77581
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Mr. Ejiroghene "Ejiro" Onakpoya