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1942 - 2017
November 17, 2017
Tribute to a loving and peaceful elder.
I met daddy Joseph Olaleye as a mature christian, a genuine friend in November 2011. He remained a close and reliable friend until he answered the master's call.
He was a passionate lover of GOD'S work. He took any assignment given to him concerning GOD'S work seriously ,and worked relentlessly on it for a successful completion.
He was a man of integrity who would not condone any action or speech that would tarnish the name of GOD, or his image. Daddy lived the Christian life by example. We give glory to GOD for the time he loaned him to us. We are looking forward to that glorious day of rapture when we reunite again and part no more.
May the lord console our compassionate and dynamic mommy Rev Mrs. Olaleye, children and entire family of daddy Olaleye.
Rest in perfect peace in the bosom of our lord, Jesus Christ.
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My father was my friend and an inspiration to me. He left me with the legacy of being true to myself, remaining focused and passionate about my goals, and working hard but relying on the favor and grace of God to set me apart.
He may no longer be here in flesh but he lives on in me.
Nike Olaleye
November 16, 2017
Uncle Bode was my uncle..
My memory of Uncle Bode started in the late 1960s when he was in pursuit (yes in pursuit) of my favorite auntie Funke. I was a high school freshman then and the two of them were the first couple I knew that matched each other intellectually and blessed with good looks. They both became my role models later in life. A success story of academic achievement leading to living a quality life. I never saw Uncle Bode as an in-law because he represented how I want to live as a kid, then. I followed his career in the Oil and Gas industry with admiration and it affirmed that hard work pays off. Uncle Bode spent most of his life in the service of others, siblings, larger family and in-laws. He was always concerned about everybody's progress in life. He is one of the few people I feel accountable to, though he never demanded it. I always feel I must bring him positive reports on whatever I'm doing and there's a need to impress him because he was full of decent virtues.
To crown it all, Uncle Bode was very close to my blessed mum. They talked for long hours. I know we are all heartbroken, but God takes The Best and we know our chain will link up again. In the meantime, we are conscious of your watchful eyes peering at us from above. We will continue to celebrate your legacy of Omoluabi and the serene peace that you represent.
Sleep well, Uncle.
Chief Kayode Majekodunmi
Asiwajuof Ikereku Xtians,
Abeokuta,
Nigeria
November 16, 2017
My friendship and close relationship with Engineer Bode Olaleye covered a period of 60 years (1957-2017). We met in secondary school and since became very close friends. He was exceptionally brilliant at school, hence he was always at the top of his class. Consequently, he won a state scholarship on merit to study at the University of Ibadan and graduated very early. He was in the teaching profession briefly before proceeding to higher institutions in London where he read Petroleum Engineering. Following this, he was employed by Mobil Oil Company as an Engineer, where he had further training and worked for several years for greater part of his life. He was a dependable and reliable friend; honest to a fault and very generous, open minded, humble and easy going. To me, he was very supportive financially in my growing years, I also enjoyed his wisdom of advise whenever I want to derail in life even though I was older. His father died when he was very young and being the first son of his parents, he took the challenge of training his siblings very seriously. He was already doing this even before he finished his own education, he did not really enjoy the pleasures of life as He should, because of the burden of extended family but he succeeded in bringing up all his siblings to a good educational standard. Indeed, Bode lived a righteous life. He was lucky to have a noble, dedicated and faithful wife Funke. She stood by him and took very good care of him until his last day. May God reward her and the wonderful children he left behind. God shall also console all the members of the family who will miss the last respect they would have loved to give him. He left an aged mother and may God visit her for special consolation. Death has done its worst, I missed you Bode, I know and have strong faith that we shall meet in the bosom of Jesus Christ. Good night Bode, I surely miss you.
Evangelist Ben. Omoba.
November 16, 2017
My family has known the Olaleyes for over half a century. Uncle Bode (as he was known to us) attended high school with my father.
Uncle Bode and I talked often in the last few months of his life. He inspired me with his sense of humor, positive outlook and his grace, ending every call with greet your wife and children for me.
We thank God for the time we had with him and we pray for the lord to comfort the family he has left behind.
Adieu Uncle Bode and may the good Lord grant you eternal rest. Amen.
Osa Ogbeide on behalf of the Ogbeide family
November 16, 2017
My dear and beloved brother Joseph Ayobode Olaleye, the man of great knowledge and advice, your departure has left a vacuum which will almost be impossible to fill. Words cannot describe what you were made of but with a heavy heart i must say you were a man of principle also plain of heart. You never held back in sharing your wisdom, knowledge at any given time which made it your priority that i including your other siblings got education.
What gladdens my heart is that you slept in Christ and though you are gone physically i know you are resting in His bosom.
Your legacy will not be forgotten as you will fondly be remembered by my wife Thessy who always was on phone calls with you and my entire family and friends.
Adieu , my dear brother till we meet at the feet of our savior Jesus Christ where we shall part no more.
Valentine Olupitan Olaleye
November 16, 2017
It has been a challenging year because in this year we have lost 2 of our closest uncles.
Uncle Bode is the first Engineer I came to know, and his professional ability played a major role in me choosing to study Mechanical Engineering.
He inspired me a lot, he always had this never say never' attitude to life and this rubbed off on me. The most interesting thing is that he never sat me down to discuss these things, but I picked them off him just by watching him.
To top all these, it was his relationship with Christ that gave me and still gives me much joy. He knew his maker and Redeemer and that assures me that we will one day meet at the feet of Jesus. I want to pay tribute to Auntie for sharing this journey with him and supporting Him.
I pray that our Lord and Saviour will strengthen Auntie, our 'aburos', their families and all our 'ara-iles' in bearing this great loss. We mourn yet we do not mourn without hope because the Lion of Judah has defeated the last enemy.
Gbenga Falowo
November 16, 2017
Brother,God gave all of us wings but you were the one who taught me to fly. I am going to miss you greatly,we will all fondly miss your assuring presence.. We had wept,we still weep so inexorably but in our grief,we take solace in Eccleciates 3:2 that "there is time for every thing under the heavens, a time to be born and a time to die..." and in Prov.3-10 that "you never let go of loyalty and faithfulness. You tied them around your neck,wrote them in your heart and both God and people are pleased with you..." It is your time to go brother but we pray and believe you are peacefully resting in the bossom of our Lord and that we shall still meet to part no more. Adieu,my dear brother,we love you so dearly. Good night,our hero. By Dr. Laja Olaleye
November 16, 2017
Oh God, what can I say; who can question God? Bode is gone. Bode Olaleye's death is a painful loss not only to his family but also to me and my family as well as to many others who knew him closely during his sojourn on earth.
Bode met me in Mobil Producing Nigeria when he joined the company on February 1, 1980 as an experienced engineer hired from Pan Ocean Oil company Limited. We however did not get close to each other until 1989 when I was transferred from Lagos to QIT Operations, Eket in Akwa Ibom State. As years rolled by and we gradually got closer, I found Bode to be very brilliant, soft-spoken, calm, hardworking, result-oriented, very honest and usually blunt in his comments about issues. At the workplace, Bode was very much loved by his subordinates and peers; unfortunately he was often misunderstood by his bosses. He retired July 1, 1997. On the family front, Bode was a very responsible man who took good care of his wife and his children; he also greatly loved his brothers, sisters and extended family members and helped them tremendously
My wife and I have great regard for Bode for his constant readiness and willingness to help people whenever he was able to do so. I was happy to observe that he grew spiritually in Christianity as he grew older in age and actually died in Christ. I have no regret for associating with him in business, social and other aspects of life. He was my trusted friend.
I commit his family members to the care of the unfailing Almighty God. May his gentle soul rest in peace
Sir Samson O.Oyediran
November 16, 2017
Tribute to Daddy Bode Olaleye by Debo Ogungbade
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of HIS Saints!!!!!
The news was a shock but gratifying knowing full well that you have fought a good fight, finished your course, kept the faith, and won a race. Henceforth there is laid up for you a crown of righteousness, which the LORD, the righteous Judge, shall give you at that day: and not to you only, but unto all the faithful ones also that love HIS appearing.
Daddy,
1 Sleep on, beloved, sleep, and take thy rest;
Lay down thy head upon thy Saviour's breast;
We love thee well, but Jesus loves thee best--
Good-night! Good-night!! Good-night!!!
2 Calm is thy slumber as an infant's sleep;
But thou shalt wake no more to toil and weep:
Thine is a perfect rest, secure and deep--
Good-night! Good-night!! Good-night!!!
3 Until the shadows from this earth are cast,
Until He gathers in His sheaves at last,
Until the twilight gloom be over past--
Good-night! Good-night!! Good-night!!!
4 Until the Easter glory lights the skies,
Until the dead in Jesus shall arise,
And He shall come, but not in lowly guise--
Good-night! Good-night!! Good-night!!!
Daddy, Adieu till we meet at JESUS' FEET
Debo Ogungbade
November 16, 2017
My dear brother, your demise was a tremendous shock to me personally and my family, your voice though still echoes in my ears. Can still remember your face as you handed me over to my husband on my wedding day.
You are hard working, honest and you always love to help people. Your impact amongst the siblings as the head is unparalleled. You never want any misunderstanding amongst us.
While you were ill, u still thought of me and remembered me right there at the middle of my challenges. Just a pity that death had to take you away from us so soon. You will be greatly missed my brother.
We do love you but God loves you more. Sleep on till we meet to part no more. Adieu my dearest brother, Mrs Awani Taiwo
November 16, 2017
Tribute to A Genuine Friend
Daddy Joseph Olaleye can be describe with Proverbs 18:24, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. A genuine, sincere, determined and strong will to care and help everyone. I and my wife came in contact with him through the wife who worked closely with her in the Ministry. We bonded strongly and his advice and calm ways of dishing out great suggestions had no comparison. He will truly be missed. He was someone me and family can call and visit anytime with no reservation. Full of grace, patience, strength, compassionate and love. We will always remember your godly and unbiased advice. Shalom Peace till we meet to part no more. From Dr. Emmanuel & Pastor Christy Ogbeide, Houston
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Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. You are forever in our hearts until we meet again.
From Dr. & Dn. Adeokun
November 16, 2017
Brother Bode Olaleye, i did not grow up to know you in my early years of development as i did in my later years. The goodwill i enjoyed from you cannot be quantified.
I particularly remember and thank you for acceptance of family responsibilities either in the negative or positive, and of a particular note are the reconciliation moves you made.......... Little did i know that your hour was getting closer when you started calling me 'Biola".
Brother i still cannot believe that you are gone! Oh! Death where is your victory?? Oh! death where is your sting? Thanks be to God who has given us victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace (Amen).
____ Abisola Ajayi (Nee Olaleye)
November 16, 2017
Uncle Joseph was what we called him. Our mum's big brother, our uncle, father and Granpa Texas. He was:
Jocund and non judgemental,
Openhanded, orderly, outstanding, non offensive,
Selfless not at all selfish,
Enterprising,efficient , encouraging, not extravagant,
Purposeful,practical, persevering,peaceable and patient, not a pessimist,
Honest, homely , handsome and not hateful.
He could cook!
He was all these and more.
We ll miss your kind heart Uncle Joseph.
May you be welcomed to spend eternity with God.
Rest in perfect peace from all troubles.
Mojisola Falase
November 16, 2017
We thank the Almighty God for the life and times that late Daddy Ayobode Olaleye lived while he was on planet earth.
We testify that he was a GREAT mind and a diligent professional in his business. He professed, upheld and lived exemplary conduct
in personal and business relationships. In his life time, he stood like a colossus for several years before kings and authorities in decision making and policy directions in our nation. Prov. 2229.
Late Daddy Ayobode Olaleye was a stickler for excellence and rigorous analyses of business options. He was astute in his business upholding godly principles in his relationships with his partners. He faced his life with courage and optimism! He never settled for less on issues before him!
We testify that he left us indelible footprints of Spartan discipline and uncommon courage! Let us ALL be comforted that he lived a fulfilled life and he finished well!
May the good Lord become the husband to his widow and the father to his children. Amen.
May the good Lord comfort his nuclear and extended family at this time.. Amen.
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saint Psalm 11615
It is good nite and NOT good bye.
Pastor Dapo Osinubi
RCCG Chapel of Glory Parish, LP20
Lagos, Nigeria
November 16, 2017
What others says about us after we have left the stage of life matters more than what people say while we are living, because it's then there would be sincere opinion of those in favor and the other side. Our father and brother did his utmost best for all of us according to the testimonies of all the people I have had the opportunity to listen to. My testimony is personal and very grant, because my father and brother, Engineer Bode Olaleye allowed God to use him to take me from grass to grace to the glory and majesty of God. He picked me up at Owo, Ondo State, that was early November 1977, just because Mama, his mother told him to take my brother's son, Kehinde to Lagos with you and get him a job. He obeyed and took me to Lagos. He got me a job at the Nigerian External Telecommunications LTD that latter became the defunct NITEL. He did not only got me a job, he encouraged me to study and believe in hard work. That is exactly what I did, and by Gods grace,the rest is history. If given a choice, I would prefer my father and brother to be here with us, but God has the final say in whether we stay or leave the stage for the next generation, and for this I bow before the King of kings and the Lord of lords, the Ruler of the whole universe and to say thank you for his life. May You Lord, continue to comfort our mommy his wife, Mrs Victoria Olaleye, children and grandchildren, and the extended family and friends in Jesus Christ name. Amen
John Ekundayo, Servant of the Lord
Phone: 615-887-0298
Segun Akinsola
November 16, 2017
Bode and I. we surely had our differences (which is normal). But for 50 years (1967 thru 2017), we remain good friends and worked at the same organisations at Ijebu-Igbo, Aiyetoro and Lagos retiring the same year, you were an honest and dependable friend who did not shy away from speaking your mind, When we had that about an hour fone conversation last June, it was a recap of 50 years, At the August call, I never knew it was going to be the last. I am pleased I had you as a friend and colleague. may your soul rest in peace.
Lagos, Nigeria.
Oye Aderogba
November 16, 2017
Tribute from Pastor Oye Aderogba
Pa, Joseph Olaleye was a very principled man. Very firm and decisive. A very great thinker. He basically took me as a son and I cherished his fatherly role. Was there at our wedding and was a great encouragement in those days of job hopping. I found him to be very truthful and very frank when he needed to make important facts known. But now he has finished his race. He will be missed especially his laughter and our philosophical discussions. Goodnight sir!
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Femi Falowo
November 15, 2017
Uncle Bode was an amazing storyteller. He had stories to tell about life, God, family etc. He taught me that no matter how much to profess to know God, if you have no love in your heart, you are not a true child of God. He taught be the true meaning of Christianity and he lived it.
Uncle Bode was not just a nice guy, he was a very kind man. He was one of the most generous people I ever knew. He bought me my first deck (Cassette Player).
Uncle Bode was a very honest and principled man. He had the chance to enrich himself by exploiting his position while working at Mobil Producing Nigeria but he never did. He was one of the smartest people I have ever known and he inspired me a lot academically, career-wise and also regarding general acquisition of knowledge. In short he was my mentor. Uncle body knew about everything ranging from Science to Linguistics. He had goals and dreams up until he took his last breath. He never stopped dreaming.
We thank God for his life partner, Aunty Funke who took great care of him until the end. I do not think Uncle Bode could have asked for more. I also thank God for his wonderful children, Nike, my very good friend and cousin, Jumoke and Seun. In them he left a legacy.
Uncle Bode, I will miss your infectious laughter. You laughed so hard, your belly shook! I will also miss your wise counsel. I will miss your phone calls saying, Mo kan ni kin wo Alafia e ni o. I wish we spent more times together most especially in the last 5 years or so.
My comfort is that you are no longer in pain but you are resting in the bosom of our Lord and we shall meet again never to part ways.
Rest In Peace
Femi Falowo
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Joseph Olaleye Obituary
Joseph Ayobode Olaleye went to be with the Lord On October 26, 2017 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. Mr Olaleye was born in Ifon, Ondo State to Clement Olaleye and Rachel Adegoriolu. He obtained a BSC in Physics & Mathematics... Read Joseph Olaleye's Obituary
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