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In memory of
Rev. Emmanuel "Ba r’omo" Opeoluwa Odesanya, (Engr.)
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Obituary
Rev. (Engr.) Emmanuel Opeoluwa Odesanya of Ikenne-Remo, Nigeria, passed away peacefully on March 17th, 2022 in Dagenham, U.K. He was aged 85-years and survived by a loving wife, five children, 3 grandchildren and 3 step-grandchildren.
Emmanuel Opeoluwa was born and raised in Nigeria, completing his post-secondary Education in Electrical Engineering at Yaba Technical Institute (Yaba College), Lagos in 1962. As a brilliant student, he obtained a Federal Government Scholarship and moved to England with his …
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Community Involvement
Church
Attendee of
st. cedd's church of England
A memory from st. cedd's church of England
“80th Birthday Celebration at St. Cedds Church.”
Volunteered for
Volunteer of
United Christian Broadcasters
Charity
Participated in
Attendee of
Engineering Society (UK & Nigeria)
Professional Organization
Resident of
Alexander Court Care Centre, Dagenham, U.K.
A memory from Alexander Court Care Centre, Dagenham, U.K.
Founding Member of
Inner Circle Ikenne (ICI) Nigeria
Community Club
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What were Emmanuel's favorite ways to spend free time?
Relaxing outdoors and sharing ‘ol folk riddles and stories with his wife and children
Relaxing outdoors and sharing ‘ol folk riddles and stories with his wife and children
Relaxing outdoors and sharing ‘ol folk riddles and stories with his wife and children
What were Emmanuel's favorite vacation spots?
Visiting Countries in Europe or chilling out in Ikenne, Nigeria
Visiting Countries in Europe or chilling out in Ikenne, Nigeria
Visiting Countries in Europe or chilling out in Ikenne, Nigeria
What were Emmanuel's favorite artists or styles of art?
Tom Jones & Ebenezer Obey.
Tom Jones & Ebenezer Obey.
Tom Jones & Ebenezer Obey.
What were Emmanuel's favorite local spots?
Ikenne Community Festivals - Hanging out with his mates and chatting in Ijebu langua…
Ikenne Community Festivals - Hanging out with his mates and chatting in Ijebu language.
Ikenne Community Festivals - Hanging out with his mates and chatting in Ijebu language.
Timeline
Born
August 12th, 1936
Ikenne, Nigeria
Got married to Mabel Omowunmi Odesanya
August 30th, 1963
Lagos, Nigeria
Moved
1964
London, UK
Survived by
Mabel Omowunmi Odesanya
Wife
Olajide Odesanya
Nephew
Ayodele Odesanya
Son
Modupe Oburoh
Daughter
Ekundayo Odesanya
Son
Ayodeji Odesanya
Grandson
Oluwatobiloba Odesanya
Grandson
Tolutayo Odesanya
Granddaughter
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Cause of death
Frailty of Old Age
Method of disposition
Burial
Funeral services provided by
West & Coe Funeral Home, Dagenham, UK
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