Memories of Lawrence Olusola Owoputi

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Lawrence Olusola Owoputi

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

May 12, 1961 - November 22, 2019

May 12, 1961 - Nov 22, 2019

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Pelu Adewale

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Pelu Adewale

Bro Lawrence was President of the African Christian Fellowship - Pittsburgh Chapter. He served faithfully in many positions in our fellowship.

Lawrence and his family are our family. Our brother was ever loving, ever caring, always dependable. He loved the Lord with all his heart soul and mind and he loved his neighbors as himself just as our Lord Jesus Christ commanded. He loved us indeed.

Words cannot describe our feeling of loss but we are comforted that he is now in the presence of the Lord, and part of the great cloud of witnesses(Hebrews 12:1) cheering us on in our race.

We love you bro Lawrence. Rest In Peace.

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Adeola Whesu

We will surely missed you, your love, kindness and passion for Christ. We love you but God love you more. May your soul rest in perfect peace. Almighty God will be there for family and friends you left behind.

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Bolaji Owoloja

The God of all comfort will comfort you in this time of loss, will grant you peace and joy in Jesus' name.

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Abayomi ADEJONWO

Dr. Lawrence, I met you in person just once, in the more than 10 years I knew you.That one meeting left an... Read more Dr. Lawrence, I met you in person just once, in the more than 10 years I knew you.That one meeting left an impression on me - ... Read more Dr. Lawrence, I met you in person just once, in the... Read more

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Olude TAIWO

Though i never met you in person, but the testimonies of the lives you have positively affected says so much about you. Your words of encouragement over the phone I will hold dear to my heart. Fortunately, by His grace, you are on Abrahams bossom. We shall met at the feet of our Lord Jesus. May the give the family te fortitude to bear the loss. Rest on my pastor, Rest on Pastor Lawrence Owoputi!!

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Enoch Badamosi

Pastor Lawrence Owoputi will be greatly missed. However we take solace in the fact that he has gone to be with God . May God comfort his surviving family members in Jesus Christ name. Amen

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Ida Amoah

Gone but never forgotten. Pastor Owoputi I can never forget your words of wisdom every time you took the stage. Rest well till we meet again. May God comfort your immediate family and church family in Jesus name.

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Bosede Owoyomi

Pastor,Dr Lawrence Olusola Owoputi,you were an epitome of humility and peace,a great lover of God,teacher, helper and counselor to many, You came,You saw ,You conquered, to God be the Glory,
To your wife, children and family both biological and spiritual,daddy is not dead but slept,my prayer is that God will help us all to fulfill His purpose on earth so we can all reign with our God on the last day,Adieu dear pastor and teacher!Rest on in the bossom of the Lord we love you but Jesus Christ loves you best😑,B Owoyomi .

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Ida Amoah

Busola Adewole

Some souls are just too beautiful for this world and so they leave. I have this strong believe that heaven has just gained another angel and now you are already rejoicing with them. We love you but God loves you the more. May your gentle soul continue to rest in peace Baba Owoputi!

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Kemi Esan

Indeed to live is Christ, to die is gain. Farewell till we meet again.

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Ida Amoah

Gregory arheghan

Dr. Lawrence Owoputi my beloved brother in the Lord Jesus Christ. We have journeyed these forty years. You fought a good fight now rest with your maker, your LORD and Saviour Jesus Christ. May the God of all comfort who covenanted to comfort those you left behind continue to comfort them during your absence - Brother Gregory Arheghan

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Olusola Awokoya

We love you but Jesus loves you more; Rest In Peace

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Ida Amoah

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Benjamin Olamijulo

May God console the family and grant his beautiful soul a resting place. We love you but Christ loves you... Read more May God console the family and grant his beautiful soul a resting place. We love you but Christ loves you most May God console the family and grant his beautiful ... Read more

Sunny Fajimi

Gone too soon! May God grant the family and close associates the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. ... Read more Gone too soon! May God grant the family and close associates the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. We love you but God ... Read more Gone too soon! May God grant the family and close associates... Read more

Kenny Asunbo

You're gone so soon.
You're father to some of us and brother/ uncle
to some of us. We hold your memories in our hearts and minds for ever. My prayers is that God will comfort your family and fill the void you left behind in Jesus name amen. A great man has gone to be with the Lord. You will surely be missed. Rest in peace my dear brother/Uncle.
Kenny and Kemi Asunbo.

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Ida Amoah

Dele Olutimilehin

Daddy (as I called you )
We met you when we needed a support for Oreofe when she came to Pittsburgh. You did not become a support but a father and family to us the Olutimilehins. You were her stabilizing force and you made her stay memorable. Thanks for all you did. We became family. You and Mummy made us feel welcome and we felt at home.
I am sure you have only changed address and you are now with your God.
Rest on gallant soldier of Christ.
Mummy, Ibukun and siblings pls be comforted. Daddy left a great legacy.
His life touched lifes so am sure you will have a lot to bask in.

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Esther Nwokolo

To live is Christ and to die is gain. Heaven has gain an angel. To live is Christ and to die is gain. Heaven has gain an angel. To live is Christ and to die is gain. Heaven has gain... Read more

Gbade Alabi

Dr. Lawrence Owoputi, you came, you saw and you left an indelible memory. I met you through your friend ... Read more Dr. Lawrence Owoputi, you came, you saw and you left an indelible memory. I met you through your friend or Owo Christian brother... Read more Dr. Lawrence Owoputi, you came, you saw and you left... Read more

Gbade Alabi

Our prayers go to your dear wife, the children and your aged mother and siblings. God will comfort them knowing... Read more Our prayers go to your dear wife, the children and your aged mother and siblings. God will comfort them knowing you have gone ... Read more Our prayers go to your dear wife, the children and ... Read more

Dele Ogunremi

Dear Sola,

It has been a while
We longed to connect 
So close yet so far
Until the news came
That we will see again
But on the other side of the divide

There is a lot to see
From the eyes of memory
A lot to feel
In our connecting hearts
Our joy will yet come
Today we feel pain

Laughter from the past 
In wintery Saskatoon  
Three decades ago
College Drive and Cumberland
Was our first connection 
Can anywhere be this cold, you wondered

From Seagher Wheeler 
To the red brick building
School of Engineering it was
You were unflinching
Classes to be taken
Exams to be passed

Even if winter 
Turns you to a masquerade
Face completely covered
Just enough for the eyes to see
The path of road 
But not the friend who passed by

Undeterred your eyes were set
On what mattered most
From the onset 
Your Saviour was your focus 
Soon your beautiful wife
Will join you

Faith Alive Church
Was your home
Graduate school 
Was your pursuit
But people you loved
And together you brought all

Ibukun’s arrival 
March the 29th 
We came and saw 
The bundle of joy 
At the Royal University Hospital
Your new family, well on the way

Later they followed
The boys of promise
Tall and strong
Tobi and Olaoluwa
They would outgrow you
The family was complete

Your dreams were many 
Cars and computers
Were  Saturday’s adventure 
With your bosom friend, Niyi
Every city auction
You had to visit

Life was bustling 
From prayer meetings
To Nigerian students
To African students
Time we had 
To buy goats  and slaughter

Also we had  
Chicken for $1 
Food was abundant
Tummy was full
Soccer anyone
You sure had your moves

You loved people
Caring very deeply
Your family of Faith
You will not deny 
Their assembly 
You did not forsake

You surrounded yourself
With the wise
Because wisdom was your watchword
You showed loyalty
You were with your friends
Today, they look up to you

People of God mattered to you
Selflessly you gave yourself
As a shepherd would
For the flock
Which the Chief Shepherd
Entrusted to you.

Gifted, resourceful and courageous
He showered you with His love
You did not keep it to yourself
Your generous sprit bestowed
Your hearty laughter
Melted the soul of iron

You were a giver
Always kind
Always thoughtful
In the face of ill-health
A last lesson you taught
Forbearance, humility, patience

A life well lived
A rich legacy you left
We wished it was longer
But certainly full it has been
For the Lord helped you
And grateful recipients we are

Safe you are now
In His arms
Urging us to go forward
To love and give
To be hopeful and helpful
As the Lord leads

Your beautiful wife, Moji
Your beautiful daughter, Ibukun
Your strong boy, Tobi
Your strong boy, Olaoluwa
Are objects of our love and affection
Because you also loved.

Dele Ogunremi
Canada 
29 November 2019

Dear Sola,

It has been a while
We longed to connect
So close yet so far
Until the news came
That ... Read morewe will see again
But on the other side of the divide

There is a lot to see
From the eyes of memory
A lot to feel
In our connecting hearts
Our joy will yet come
Today we feel pain

Laughter from the past
In wintery Saskatoon
Three decades ago
College Drive and Cumberland
Was our first connection
Can anywhere be this cold, you wondered

From Seagher Wheeler
To the red brick building
School of Engineering it was
You were unflinching
Classes to be taken
Exams to be passed

Even if winter
Turns you to a masquerade
Face completely covered
Just enough for the eyes to see
The path of road
But not the friend who passed by

Undeterred your eyes were set
On what mattered most
From the onset
Your Saviour was your focus
Soon your beautiful wife
Will join you

Faith Alive Church
Was your home
Graduate school
Was your pursuit
But people you loved
And together you brought all

Ibukun’s arrival
March the 29th
We came and saw
The bundle of joy
At the Royal University Hospital
Your new family, well on the way

Later they followed
The boys of promise
Tall and strong
Tobi and Olaoluwa
They would outgrow you
The family was complete

Your dreams were many
Cars and computers
Were Saturday’s adventure
With your bosom friend, Niyi
Every city auction
You had to visit

Life was bustling
From prayer meetings
To Nigerian students
To African students
Time we had
To buy goats and slaughter

Also we had
Chicken for $1
Food was abundant
Tummy was full
Soccer anyone
You sure had your moves

You loved people
Caring very deeply
Your family of Faith
You will not deny
Their assembly
You did not forsake

You surrounded yourself
With the wise
Because wisdom was your watchword
You showed loyalty
You were with your friends
Today, they look up to you

People of God mattered to you
Selflessly you gave yourself
As a shepherd would
For the flock
Which the Chief Shepherd
Entrusted to you.

Gifted, resourceful and courageous
He showered you with His love
You did not keep it to yourself
Your generous sprit bestowed
Your hearty laughter
Melted the soul of iron

You were a giver
Always kind
Always thoughtful
In the face of ill-health
A last lesson you taught
Forbearance, humility, patience

A life well lived
A rich legacy you left
We wished it was longer
But certainly full it has been
For the Lord helped you
And grateful recipients we are

Safe you are now
In His arms
Urging us to go forward
To love and give
To be hopeful and helpful
As the Lord leads

Your beautiful wife, Moji
Your beautiful daughter, Ibukun
Your strong boy, Tobi
Your strong boy, Olaoluwa
Are objects of our love and affection
Because you also loved.

Dele Ogunremi
Canada
29 November 2019 Read less Dear Sola,

It has been a while
We longed to connect
So close yet so far
Until the news came
That we will see again
But... Read more on the other side of the divide

There is a lot to see
From the eyes of memory
A lot to feel
In our connecting hearts
Our joy will yet come
Today we feel pain

Laughter from the past
In wintery Saskatoon
Three decades ago
College Drive and Cumberland
Was our first connection
Can anywhere be this cold, you wondered

From Seagher Wheeler
To the red brick building
School of Engineering it was
You were unflinching
Classes to be taken
Exams to be passed

Even if winter
Turns you to a masquerade
Face completely covered
Just enough for the eyes to see
The path of road
But not the friend who passed by

Undeterred your eyes were set
On what mattered most
From the onset
Your Saviour was your focus
Soon your beautiful wife
Will join you

Faith Alive Church
Was your home
Graduate school
Was your pursuit
But people you loved
And together you brought all

Ibukun’s arrival
March the 29th
We came and saw
The bundle of joy
At the Royal University Hospital
Your new family, well on the way

Later they followed
The boys of promise
Tall and strong
Tobi and Olaoluwa
They would outgrow you
The family was complete

Your dreams were many
Cars and computers
Were Saturday’s adventure
With your bosom friend, Niyi
Every city auction
You had to visit

Life was bustling
From prayer meetings
To Nigerian students
To African students
Time we had
To buy goats and slaughter

Also we had
Chicken for $1
Food was abundant
Tummy was full
Soccer anyone
You sure had your moves

You loved people
Caring very deeply
Your family of Faith
You will not deny
Their assembly
You did not forsake

You surrounded yourself
With the wise
Because wisdom was your watchword
You showed loyalty
You were with your friends
Today, they look up to you

People of God mattered to you
Selflessly you gave yourself
As a shepherd would
For the flock
Which the Chief Shepherd
Entrusted to you.

Gifted, resourceful and courageous
He showered you with His love
You did not keep it to yourself
Your generous sprit bestowed
Your hearty laughter
Melted the soul of iron

You were a giver
Always kind
Always thoughtful
In the face of ill-health
A last lesson you taught
Forbearance, humility, patience

A life well lived
A rich legacy you left
We wished it was longer
But certainly full it has been
For the Lord helped you
And grateful recipients we are

Safe you are now
In His arms
Urging us to go forward
To love and give
To be hopeful and helpful
As the Lord leads

Your beautiful wife, Moji
Your beautiful daughter, Ibukun
Your strong boy, Tobi
Your strong boy, Olaoluwa
Are objects of our love and affection
Because you also loved.

Dele Ogunremi
Canada
29 November 2019 Read less Dear Sola,

It has been a while
We longed to connect... Read more
So close yet so far
Until the news came
That we will see again
But on the other side of the divide

There is a lot to see
From the eyes of memory
A lot to feel
In our connecting hearts
Our joy will yet come
Today we feel pain

Laughter from the past
In wintery Saskatoon
Three decades ago
College Drive and Cumberland
Was our first connection
Can anywhere be this cold, you wondered

From Seagher Wheeler
To the red brick building
School of Engineering it was
You were unflinching
Classes to be taken
Exams to be passed

Even if winter
Turns you to a masquerade
Face completely covered
Just enough for the eyes to see
The path of road
But not the friend who passed by

Undeterred your eyes were set
On what mattered most
From the onset
Your Saviour was your focus
Soon your beautiful wife
Will join you

Faith Alive Church
Was your home
Graduate school
Was your pursuit
But people you loved
And together you brought all

Ibukun’s arrival
March the 29th
We came and saw
The bundle of joy
At the Royal University Hospital
Your new family, well on the way

Later they followed
The boys of promise
Tall and strong
Tobi and Olaoluwa
They would outgrow you
The family was complete

Your dreams were many
Cars and computers
Were Saturday’s adventure
With your bosom friend, Niyi
Every city auction
You had to visit

Life was bustling
From prayer meetings
To Nigerian students
To African students
Time we had
To buy goats and slaughter

Also we had
Chicken for $1
Food was abundant
Tummy was full
Soccer anyone
You sure had your moves

You loved people
Caring very deeply
Your family of Faith
You will not deny
Their assembly
You did not forsake

You surrounded yourself
With the wise
Because wisdom was your watchword
You showed loyalty
You were with your friends
Today, they look up to you

People of God mattered to you
Selflessly you gave yourself
As a shepherd would
For the flock
Which the Chief Shepherd
Entrusted to you.

Gifted, resourceful and courageous
He showered you with His love
You did not keep it to yourself
Your generous sprit bestowed
Your hearty laughter
Melted the soul of iron

You were a giver
Always kind
Always thoughtful
In the face of ill-health
A last lesson you taught
Forbearance, humility, patience

A life well lived
A rich legacy you left
We wished it was longer
But certainly full it has been
For the Lord helped you
And grateful recipients we are

Safe you are now
In His arms
Urging us to go forward
To love and give
To be hopeful and helpful
As the Lord leads

Your beautiful wife, Moji
Your beautiful daughter, Ibukun
Your strong boy, Tobi
Your strong boy, Olaoluwa
Are objects of our love and affection
Because you also loved.

Dele Ogunremi
Canada
29 November 2019 Read less

Emeka Oguejiofor

So very sad and shocking to hear of Sola's death and what a beautiful tribute you have written, Dele. Sola and I shared the same basement apartment in Saskatoon until we were joined by our respective better halves and we moved into the university residence Some of us had the privilege of arriving in Saskatoon in late Summer but Sola arrived in December. He never tired of telling his experience stepping outside the Saskatoon airport and feeling the effect of the full blast of Winter for the very first time. Yes, we all had a lot of fun in wintry Saskatchewan. Oh, how I wish now that I had seized the opportunity I had last month to speak with you one last time when I called Niyi and he informed me that he was actually visiting with you and that Ibukun was sitting beside him at that very moment. As devastated as we are with your departure, we are consoled by our belief that you have gone to a better place. To Moji, Ibukun, and the boys, please accept our heartfelt sympathy and we pray that the Good Lord will give you the fortitude to bear your loss. May Sola's soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

So very sad and shocking to hear of Sola's death and what a beautiful tribute you have written, Dele. Sola... Read more So very sad and shocking to hear of Sola's death and what a beautiful tribute you have written, Dele. Sola and I shared the same... Read more So very sad and shocking to hear of Sola's death and... Read more