New Carrollton, Maryland
May 30, 1941 – Dec 26, 2012
Julius Olumuyiwa Aremu Sanyaolu, age 71, passed to glory on December 26, 2012, in Silver Spring, MD. He was born on May 30, 1941 in Oyo town, Oyo state, Nigeria. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 4, 2013 from 11:00 am until time of the Christian Wake Keeping at 11:30 am. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, Maryland, before his body leaves for Nigeria. On Friday, January 11, 2013 at 10:00 am, a funeral service and burial will be held at Holy Trinity Anglican, Ikereku, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Julius attended Methodist Elementary School and Fiditi High School, Oyo and later, Premier College in Abeokuta, Ogun State to further his education. He started his career at Dunlop Ltd for 8 years prior to joining Nigerian Army. He served in the Military for 7 years from July 1967 to 1974. He left the Army to work at Asunani Textile Nigerian Ltd for 8 years as a Store Keeper. In 1983 he worked at Ikorodu Ocean Fishing Company. He later joined Academy Press where he retired after serving for 10 years. In 1999, he traveled to United State of America with his wife to join one of his daughters. Julius Olumuyiwa was a man of uncompromising integrity and had genuine respect for people. He was a Christian and believer of the gospel. His love for Christ was very powerful. He served God whole heartedly, very devoted and fun to be around. Julius Olumuyiwa was a loving father, husband, brother and very dependable man. He was an active member of Christ Apostolic Church, Maryland. He was ordained as an Elder on March 2005. At the church, he served as a member of the building committee, and also an active member of the Welfare Committee (USA). While in Nigeria, he was one of the trustees at Unity Christ Church and also the Chairman of the landlord association at Oko-oba, Lagos. He is survived by his beloved wife, Anthonia Sanyaolu, children and grand children. He will be greatly missed by sisters, brothers, mother-in-law, son-in-laws and daughter-in-laws, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Julius Olumuyiwa had touched many lives both in Nigeria and USA. "The memory of the righteous is blessed" Proverbs 10:7 7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8
Grandpa i can not still believe that you are sleeping in the lord the day they said you are already sleeping i was very sad but i still know we will meet at Jesus feet.From Ogunwale Dorcas.
December 27, 2013
Daddy your memories will linger on our minds for a long time to come. My Daddy sleep well. I will for ever remember your exceptional life full of love and kindness.
December 27, 2013
just like a dreaam one year ago is still like you went somewhere that you will soon returned but unfortunately you have embarked on the journey of NO returned. your love and care still fresh in my memory i will forever be greatful to God for having you as my father love you my sweet daddy continue to rest at the bossom of our Lord Jesus Christ you will forever be missed by all your grandchildren and my husband.by Ronke Ogunwlae
December 27, 2013
I miss you! Hope to see you again
Christina Arowosegbe
December 27, 2013 | Vicenza, Italy
Dad, one year had gone by that you departed from this sinful world, but your memory is still fresh. You will never be forgotten because you left a great legacy. Up until now, it is still hard for me to accept that you're no longer here physically, but I know you're with our Lord Jesus Christ. I thank God for your life and the impact you were able to make while here on earth. Your lovely song "Darling Jesus, darling Jesus, oh my darling Jesus you're a wonderful God. I love you so much...
Olusola Arowosegbe
December 27, 2013 | Vicenza, Italy
My dearest daddy, am still trying to comprehend that all this is real. Am so grateful for you been my father and am proud to be called your daughter; I cannot trade you for any father in the whole world. You're my best friend and have missed you for those seven years of illness but I am missing you even more now that I know you're sleeping in the Lord. You will be missed by every soul that you've met not just your biological children. Daddy you're an angel sent from God, have not seen or...
Temitope Sanyaolu
January 06, 2013 | MD
Daddy, we love you but Jesus loves you more. You thought us through your life that 1 Cor. 13 is all we need to lead a fulfilled life. As far as you were concerened, its all about love. Do you remember when I came to visit you in Maryland before I moved from Florida? and we were at the airport on my way back? I bet you do. That is love, there is no other way to explain it. Daddy, you have indeed fought a good fight and finished the race, and have left behind great legacy. We will...
Omololu
January 05, 2013 | Suffolk, VA
DADDY AM YET TO RECOVER FROM THE SHOCK TRIGGERED BY YOUR DEATH. THE
REASON IS DUE TO THE FACT THAT I HAVE SEEN MANY DADDIES BUT YOU WERE
EXCEPTIONAL, INCOMPARABLE, AND WONDERFUL. OUR RELATIONSHIP WAS TWO
FOLD : FATHER/DAUGHTER AND FRIEND. YOUR CARING ATTITUDE WILL FOREVER
REMAIN INDELIBLE NOT ONLY ON MY MIND BUT ON WHOEVER THAT CAME ACROSS
YOU WHILE ON EARTH. YOU HAVE SHOWN TO US THAT LIFE BECOMES MORE
MEANINGFUL AND FULFILLED BY TOUCHING OTHER LIVES POSITIVELY. YOU...
Olusola Arowosegbe
January 04, 2013 | Vicenza, Italy
To God be the glory,great things he hath done,my dear grandpa ,you are a great daddy ,despite the fact that you are not here with us ,we still feel your presence, adieu papa,I will miss u till we meet again to part no more...Sanyaolu Omonike-Your first grandchild
Omonike Sanyaolu
January 04, 2013 | Akure
