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He will descend from the heavenly realm and command those who are dead in Christ to rise first. – 1 Thessalonians 4:16b (TPT)…..
He will descend from the heavenly realm and command those who are dead in Christ to rise first. – 1 Thessalonians 4:16b (TPT)…..
Sunny
January 25, 2022May her soul rest in peace
Beautiful mama
Ugochukwu Chris-Aladum
February 03, 2022You have fought the good fight. I pray God gives strength and comfort to the family you left behind. May they recall the fond memories and may these give joy and peace to all your children at all times amen.
Rest in the bosom of the almighty. Amen.
Chinedu
January 26, 2022We’ll miss you mon😭May your rest in the blossom of the most high ♥️🙏
Ubiomo michael
January 29, 2022We will all miss you mom, continue to rest in peace ma..
Francisca. Anthony
January 29, 2022Dear Mom…..the little time spent with you filled me with sooooo much joy….
Your kindness and Care towards my child and I…I will always remember….
I will always love and remember…
You cared for me like I was your own…
Still struggling with to accept your departure……I will miss you mom….
Emmanuella Ogbeide
January 29, 2022Ohhh mama hearing you passed on left me thinking of how wonderful you were as a person. A woman of substance is who you were. Didnt know you for too long but you took me as your own and loved me as one. I was your ever ready account officer and whenever you showed up my colleagues will say your mama dey look for you😊. May you find rest in this new home mama. You are loved💘
Igho kokogho
January 27, 2022Auntie thanks for all the love you showed me when I was leaving under your roof as a teenager, you treated me as one of your children, may your soul rest in peace. Amen
Teddy Okoloko
January 27, 2022Mummy your care, kind words of advice and especially the lovely Ukodo and Banga soup would be missed..
We will take this sad loss believing you have gone to a better place.
May your soul rest in perfect peace… Amen
Chime Odiachi
January 27, 2022You were a mother to your kids and many others like me. A woman of endurance and admirable strength. We will miss you always Ma.
Mrs okwuchi nwogu
February 02, 2022My dearest cell leader and mummy iriri as i fondly call u.
Words will not fail me to express how I feel that u are no more. You were one of the strongest people I have ever met, your memories will forever live in my heart. Till date I still cannot believe I will not see u anymore
I remember when I travelled in 2018,you were constantly calling to ensure I was ok and updating me on all church activities. You were also checking up on my children and giving them morale advice like your own children
Your active participation in the cell and church activities even at your age always gives me an encouragement to do more.. You carried venue management function and activities on your head as if ur life was dependent on that. Your are everly ready to travel to any church function not minding your age and health issues. Your were just the best in all what do. The cell and the entire christ embassy church 7th Ave will miss you greatly
I was hoping to see and gist you about this my American journey when I eventually come back home, but God knows best..
You served the lord with your giving and time. Your age was never a barrier. You were a lioness, one of a kind, a disciplinarian and a motivator per excellence. May the lord give all of us the fortitude to bear this loss.
Sleep well, till we meet again my dear mummy iriri.
Iyasele Anthony chukwuemeka
January 27, 2022The memories I have of you speaks volumes of a great mother, who came, saw and conquered. May your soul and that of all faithful departed RIP. May God grant Benjamin and everyone else you left behind the fortitude to bear your absence until we meet again.
Eloghosa Ologbosere
January 27, 2022I will never forget your smile and warm reception whenever I visited your home. You were always cheerful and exciting . I didn’t forget your cooking as well 😁. You were our go to mama for cash most weekends (myself and Benny) and you were always supportive. You are an epitome of a Great mother and you will surely be missed. You are in a better place now, free from pain and worries. May your gentle soul Rest In Peace. Amen.
Ayesa Vivien
January 27, 2022It is hard to accept the fact that you are no more, I wish I had the power to make death go away but sadly death is inevitable. Your death has left a huge void in our hearts that only time can heal. I pray that your soul rest in peace . Adieu my fine swagalicious anty as I humorously call you.
Mrs Vivien Ayesa.
Cliff Iriri
January 27, 2022We lost a beautiful family member but heaven gains a beautiful soul.
Uzor Elabor
January 27, 2022How shall I begin to speak about it all? Mommie as we fondly called you,you showed me love unconditionally, somthing I never took for granted… Each time I arrived Festac (Lagos) your house is the first place I get into,to greet you,& we Wud begin to talk about so many things as if u were my mother,yes we were very close… On my last visit to Lagos,I called to tell you dat u wud help to restring one of my ìvìè (beads) just before I cud say hey, the Almighty took you away from us…. I know u are in a better place! Rest in peace Mommie… Uzor Otaru-Elabor… Neighbor @ Feetac town Lagos Nigeria…
Gillian Otto
January 31, 2022To an amazing warm hearted lady . A lady in the true sense of the word who welcomed so many people into her home and life. A woman who always supported and loved her children unconditionally and was alway there for them. It was an honour and a privilege to know you and my heartfelt sympathy to your all family for their loss, particularly Ray and Susan.
Rest in peace. I know you are still there watching over your children. Love Gillian
Alex nwaobia
January 27, 2022Very hospitable mother to so many of us young men in those days. We could be sure and hopeful of a good meal, a place to sleep and great advice. Funny down to earth, almost too playful for her age. Sadly a lot of us didn’t have the opportunity to repay her for her immense kindness and benevolence towards us. However, we will continue to remember her jovial personality, and do our best to emulate her great virtues too. Rest in the pleasant blossom of our Lord ,finally, perfect peace lay ahead in paradise for you dear mother.
Shirley ogilo
January 27, 2022Hmmm aunty your death came as a very big shock to me but God knows why , you are a woman with a large heart very accommodating to as many that you come across with when you were alive , continue to rest on my wonderful aunty
Aghogho Edafivwiroro
January 28, 2022My sweet mummy, the 1st person that made eat baked beans,i remember when i was in primary school, she will send baked beans through my mum to i and my siblings every weekend, she was never tired of looking out for me,i learnt so many things for her,i wil miss so much,thanks for loving me the way you did🙏i know you are in better place,keeping resting my sweet mummy ♥️♥️
Godfrey Ogbevire Anigbogbo
January 28, 2022You didn’t come and go without touching our lives
you were a mother to us all
no one can replace you
we all will miss you
love you mummy
Edwin idamatie Edemeroh
January 27, 2022We will miss a loving mother that care, love, provide and advise us as our own biological mother. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace. It’s well in Jesus name Amen and a celebration of life.
Aisha AbdulAzeez Oyibo
January 27, 2022Mummy. / GranMa Lagos( as the kids usually call you) . You have been nothing but supportive,gentle and loving to me and my kids. You always called at the time I needed to hear comforting words from a family member.. Your happiness at being informed of having a grandson heading to the university brings fond memories and that was the last time we spoke .. Adieu mummy.
Uzor Elabor
January 27, 2022How shall I begin to speak about it all? Mommie as we fondly called you,you showed me love unconditionally, somthing I never took for granted… Each time I arrived Festac (Lagos) your house is the first place I get into,to greet you,& we Wud begin to talk about so many things as if u were my mother,yes we were very close… On my last visit to Lagos,I called to tell you dat u wud help to restring one of my ìvìè (beads) just before I cud say hey, the Almighty took you away from us…. I know u are in a better place! Rest in peace Mommie… Uzor Otaru-Elabor… Neighbor @ Feetac town Lagos Nigeria…
AbdulAzeez Iriri Oyibo
January 27, 2022Mummy Franka . You are many things to me. Words would not be sufficient to express my experience living with you. One of my most unforgettable moments is that you taught me how to read and write in school and boasted about my ability in the open so others can learn.
You loved my children sincerely and that’s alot of consolation. All is well that ends well. To God we came from and unto Him is our return.
Kingsley monye
January 27, 2022Mummy! Like I always call you. It’s hard to believe that you are gone. You were so kind and welcomed everyone into your home with love. Despite the distance, memories of you still fill me anytime I remember the advice you found pleasure in sharing with me and my friends back then in Festac Town and will forever be cherished. We found consolation in you whenever you speak to us. We were always looking to have a conversation with you anytime you were near us. It’s gone now! Never to comes back, oh. How sad I feel until now! Heaven gained an Angel and you will forever be missed. Rest on Mummy!
Amb. Dr.Edonyabo Anthony
January 27, 2022Aunty, I was watching the video comments you did on the documentary about my mom when I got the news of your demice. I still can’t accept you are gone. Auntie, when my mum came back from Jordan, you called me to say I should work towards making you travel with the next trip to Jerusalem, Aunty, I didn’t hesitate to give you my words because you deserved more than the best, you were so attentive, caring, loving, Aunty we proposed, God disposes but one thing for sure is that your memories will continue to remain in our hearts
Kingsley Omime A.
January 28, 2022Grateful to have to have known you Ma, you were down to earth and unassuming, a loving and amiable woman, you loved and respected everyone who truly were your children’s friends and related with them as if they were born of you, you will fondly and always be remembered Ma,…rest on till we all meet again. Adieu
Bigshow
January 27, 2022Mama you were and will continue to be our motivator. You made us all proud and we will miss you so much. May your soul Rest in the right hand of our creator till we meet to part no more. Amen. God Bless Your Soul.
Kolade Oluwarotimi
January 27, 2022Keep resting in power, mama.
-Rotimi
Omayeli Orighoye
January 27, 2022Rest in Peace Mama.
Kelechukwu Jennifer
January 28, 2022Mummy 🥺🥺😢😰😓😥 😪 I don’t even know what to say mom… Everything about you was awesome ❤️ your love and care ❤️ you accommodating.u are a real rare Gem 💎 mum I miss you… Everything about you, your food,care, support and encouragement and the way you call me …me nko 😥🥺😭😭 may your Beautiful 🥰 soul continue to rest in peace 🙏
Ursula Onanoneme Iriri
January 28, 2022You were not stupid as some may think, you were what a good and wonderful person.
ought to be. You were kind, caring and loving. You were someone no good words are enough to describe. Mum you were a real mother. You were my mother. A true mum. May Jehovah remember you on the day of resurrection. I will truly miss you
Paul Efayena
February 01, 2022Dearest Aunty,
The amount of pain and sorrow your passing has caused to those you have left behind is testament to what an amazing person you were. I always say that if a person lives their life well, especially in the service of others by doing good deeds and having an impact on the lives of their loved ones and anyone they encounter, the sorrow they leave in their passing will be great. You my Aunty have left great sorrow which is testament to how great you were to all who knew you. You are surely resting in perfect peace in the bosom of the most high where you now rightfully belong, but your memory’s and good deeds will stay with us the living for eternity.
Queen Eneozo
January 28, 2022I don’t believe you are no more mummy 😭😭 thanks for loving me as your daughter and accommodating me with a free heart ♥️
Pastor and Deanconess Akinsowon Abiodun Badagry
January 28, 2022It is very hard to believe you are no more but you were a woman with a big heart.How else would one describes someone who was ready to help everyone whether family or stranger
We know you are resting because you remain alive to us in memories,legacy and in heart
Mummy,enjoy the presence of God and holiness, safe from the storms of this earth
We love you
Ogundare forlashade mary
January 28, 2022May her soul continue to rest in perfect peace…….we love her but Christ love her most, mama ejiro
Lovely Udechukwu
February 22, 2022May your beautiful soul rest in peace.
Ochuko
January 28, 2022It’s so sad loosing a mother,didn’t meet u but heard about how u accepted every1,our consolation is dat u are in a better place,rest on mama till d resurrection morning
Wumi nwaobia
January 28, 2022So sad an angel have left us,can’t forget the Banga soup with starch she made and sent to me at the hospital when I had my first son that was my first motherly love I experienced from her,may your her loving and kind soul rest in perfect peace❤️🙏
Tosin Ajayi
January 28, 2022May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace. She was a mother to nor just the Iriris but to others.
Dasplang Bigwan
January 28, 2022Hard to believe you have left us to be with your Maker. May you rest peacefully with the Lord.
Your memories of Sweet Mother lives on.
Tracy Amubeyere Iriri
January 28, 2022Never got chance to meet you in person. But growing up my mom said really nice things about you. She told us how you gave her a warm welcome to your house on her first arrival in Nigeria. Earth just lost an angel. May your gentle soul continue to rest in the bosom of the Lord. Amen.
Rita Lolly
January 28, 2022Your smile Lits up the room, you were always a force to reckon with ma’am. Your kindness would continue to live on Jez as you will in our hearts, thank you for blessing this earth with your kindness, sweetness and Love. We will miss you, Sleep well Mama. Heaven Jez gained an angel. 🤍🤍
Anthonia Kayode- Ishola.( Nee Iriri
January 29, 2022Mummy, you came, you saw and conquered. Thank you for the warm reception snd hospitality for the few years I stayed with you!
Emma Ofokansi
January 28, 2022It is with gratitude and privilege to have known u that I speak about u mummy Iriri, for d few yrs I knew u, u were such a great n wonderful mummy dat any human would love to have as a mum n am grateful for knowing u. All d yrs we spent together working as venue managers in Christ Embassy Church was a wonderful experience as u could do tins younger pipo will find very difficult to do.
I would never forget our works at the Total Experience ABA in the yr 99/00 n also at the national stadium in 2001 where we arranged n rearranged about 33,000 dozens of seat n at ur age wow many younger ones younger dan ur kids n as old as ur kids could not even dare. Mummy tankio for knowing u n been a part of my life.
May ur great n wonderful soul rest in perfect peace n on d bossom of d lord till we meet again.
Lory umoh
January 29, 2022You were like a mother to me, you carried me along through my thick and thin. I will Forever miss you… rest on, my sweet heart.
Freke umoh
January 29, 2022I felt so sad when I heard the news. you were so nice to people all around you, you took my mother as your own child. We will miss you mummy Iriri. may your gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
Fatai Olafimihan
January 31, 2022The news of your death came to me as shock, but God knows best. As a friend to your children, we all see you as mum, I remember when we are growing up and we come to play in the house, the advise you gave us to always endeavour to do the right thing and to be upright in all we do still resonate with me till date.
Adieu ma , continue to rest with the angels 🙏🙏🙏
Raymond Iriri
January 29, 2022My Super Woman, Mummy, I still cannot believe you are no more! I last saw you on the 5th of January 2013. My last conversation with you was barely a week before the news of your slump. We spoke about the usual and you wished me well as always telling me you were just calling to check on me and was hoping for my wellness in general and emphasised on us communicating more often. I never knew this was going to e our last communication.
You will be remembered for your loving nature, your loyalty, generosity, dedication to humanitarian services and your infectious nature of friendliness towards everyone you ever came across. It’s an honour to have been birthed by you and I can tell whether you are right now, you’re smiling down on us hoping for the best for us. You will forever be my super woman
Olawunmi Akinogun
January 29, 2022SPEECHLESS …Ist my Mum, then u mommy…
Iriri Onoriode Emmanuel
January 29, 2022Mrs fransica Iriri is a wonderful woman
Edward Iriri
January 29, 2022You were always friendly, sociable, outgoing, outspoken, confident and strong. You welcomed everyone into your life. You were a mother to all. You will be sorely missed.
Peter Paulisch
January 29, 2022My Name is Peter Paulisch and I have a friendly relationship to Benie Iriri. He told me that his dear mother past away. I didn’t know her as a member of the human family we are all related The Bible shows us that we are through Noah one family. A hope we find is for example in Acts 24:15 “And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.” That is the promise of our heavenly father Jehovah God. My consolation to all. Greetings or love from Germany.
Zaynab Enakimio
January 29, 2022I’m lost for words. I remember hearing many stories of mummy when I was in high school- Ejiro would tell us the most beautiful and hilarious stories and one thing was persistent- Mummy, you were a mother indeed.
I experienced it for myself one break i spent in Festac, mummy took me in, treated me like she’d known me my whole life and no different from her own.
It is well! This is a shocking loss, but her memory is forever etched in my heart. Rest well ma.
May God comfort and strengthen the family.
Theresa Ekwugha
January 29, 2022Thank you for opening the door of your home and heart to me. I love u but God loves you more. I will miss you
UFUOMA IRIRI
January 29, 2022Dear mother, you have always been a beacon of hope, showing love and care to all those around you, accepting all of your children’s friends as your own. Thank you for teaching us how to love and accept others and be helpful to those around us. Adieu mum
Roselyn Okoye Chinedum
January 29, 2022Time waits for no one. I thank God for the opportunity to have known somebody like you mummie. You took me in as your child and cared for me no different than your biological children. May the angels take care of you as you did for many of us
Ama Obasi
January 29, 2022May her soul Rest In Peace
Valerija
January 29, 2022Примите мои соболезнования по поводу смерти родного, любимого и близкого человека – вашей мамы. Уйдя на небеса она не перестанет быть вашим ангелом-хранителем. Желаю вам найти мир и утешение… Я буду молиться за вас.
С уважением Валерия
Melbourne Australia
January 30, 2022Grief, I say, come in. Sit down.
I have tea. There is honey.
Yo B,
This will take as long as it takes!
Medina Festac
January 30, 2022Grandma she was such a blessing to everyone she is the best grandma that every child wish to have may her soul rest in peace
Mrs Falope (Pearl Falope’s paternal grandma)
January 30, 2022Grandma, Your passing away came to me as a terrible shock. 🤭. You were such a wonderful and sweet woman. Your love for Pearl Falope our grand daughter would always linger in my heart. Thank you for being there for her. Your infectious smile will never be forgotten. You were such a blessing to her and everyone around you. We all miss you a lot. 🙏🏽May your gentle soul rest in Perfect
peace.🙏🏽
Onojetah Grace omotejohwo iriri
January 30, 2022Rest on mummy, God knows best
Blessing Oyibo
January 30, 2022Mumy festac is the best mom anyone can ask for, she does not judge, always open arms to everyone around her,playful loving ,caring, i will miss her so much, and her sweet Urhobo delicacy. Strong woman, i still cant believe mama is gone. I remember when she cooked and came to take care of my sister, she still gave us money. Oh waht a loss, no mother like her. Rest well mama
Emeka Callistus Onwuania
January 30, 2022A painful loss ,I remember vividly back then in F.e.g.o, during the holidays how she was always admonishing us with words of wisdom and cautioning us to be our best,a sweet mother to us indeed . Rest on ma,.
Ejiroghene Great Ozeghe
January 30, 2022She was loving and caring. She was a soldier of Christ.
Frank Aminejivi Iriri
January 30, 2022As I write this, many months after your passing, the pain stills hurts as if you died yesterday.
Iya Onigba, my multitalented , outstanding motivating MOM, why did you have to agree to death. You had always stated your belief that you would live up to a hundred and twenty years but alas it was not to be , You left at a tender age of seventy four.
I take solace in the fact that you lived a life full of life. You lived life on your terms, a life of passionately defending all that your loved and stood for.
As I Went about the task of building your tomb, I was constantly reminded of the ease with which you handled all the odd jobs and handy work that needed to be done around you. You definitely left huge gap in the lives of all that met you.
Till we meet again on resurrection, I say Adieu Mumsie, I love you
OMA IRIRI
January 30, 2022Grandma,
I could not believe it when I was told that you were dead. Who will call me birthday mate now. Every birthday I have now will no longer be complete because you wont be there to celebrate with me. I will miss you Grandma .
Jivi iriri
January 30, 2022Grandma,
I was in school when I was told that you were sick. I never believed that I would not come back to see you again. You were such a strong woman that I can’t believe that you are dead. Who will take care of me like you used to. Who will advise me like you used to. I will always miss you Grand Ma. Rest in Heaven.
Freeborn iriri
January 30, 2022Franka your lovely being will not be forgotten God will bless you
Gbenga
January 30, 2022So sad to hear you gone! Our Moral instructions teacher back in the days at UPE school Ten, may God grant you internal rest! Rest in peace mama Benji, I remember spending most of my holidays with Benji, Aruse and the rest at your house in 511 Road , listening to cool an tha gang and Alfa blunde in the living room with the boys! Hearing the sound of late daddy car we all run to the back of the house! Nice family! My thoughts and prayers are with the iriri’s family and Benjamin!
DAM PAULINE EWUJOWOH
January 30, 2022This is my sister in law that gave her love and all that she has to the benefit of her husband. She put him first before any other thing. Franca all you have done will be appreciated by God all mighty. You are the ruth of our generation and for that may the almighty God receive your loving, kind and beautiful soul in his own bosom. I pray God all mighty to bless the children and grandchildren that you left behind. Rest in perfect peace.
Olumide Joseph Omotore
January 30, 2022Rest o. Sweet Mum, you can never be replaced. Till we meet to part no more.
Brume-Ezewu, Edirin
January 30, 2022What a surprise your death brought. I was looking forward to having many more years with you on earth, but God knows the best. You were a wonderful and selfless mother, who sacrifices for her children and everyone who came your way. You indeed enjoyed your life to the fullest just as you will say “let me enjoy my life jo” I really miss you. Rest in the bossom of our Lord, till we meet to part no more. Love you a lot.
Raye
January 30, 2022Rest in peace Mummy
Asi Edet
January 31, 2022Mrs Iriri, seeing you after so many years when my mother visited Lagos was a delight. Trust women of ‘A’ Close. Gisting like there was no distance….. Rest on beautiful soul.
Odi Uagbale
January 31, 2022You will not be easily forgotten. You touched many lives and many will continue to testify of the love that radiated from you. Keep staying alive in the hearts of those you left behind. Farewell Ma.
Hamza
January 31, 2022Dearest God accept our mother in the best part of Ur kingdom.
We are hurt but we are very positive she is in a beta place.
Rest in peace mama.
Chinedu ogogs Odibei
January 31, 2022She was a good and loving mother. A very caring grandma. Mama will be surely missed. Rest on ma. 🙏🏽🤍
Okodu onos
January 31, 2022You were a mother to all, and a great and wonderful soul. Rest in perfect peace my wonderful sweet aunty.
Aghogho Onoh
January 31, 2022I will also remember that reassuring smile ever since I met you Ma, growing up with Rowland and Raymond .you were always there ,giving your all to everyone who came in touch with you.Always asking about everyone with genuine kindness and and care.Till the end you stayed true to the important things ; family faith and the community. I will you miss you Mama
CHIEF KINGS IRIRI
January 31, 2022Writing a tribute to you is kind of difficult because i do not know how to put your transition to words but will start with my first encounter with you. It was in january 1979, precisely the 5th of January when my late brother, your husband and yourself came to pick up from the village to live with you at 9 idowu street Olodi Apapa. I remember the love you showered on the entire family which was a testament to your love for my brother, and how you managed the house in the room and parlor we lived in at the time. How you woke up early in the morning to make sure everything was in place before you went to school as a teacher. I remember the dedication with which you carried out assignments on building projects given to you by my late brother both in warri and in lagos and how you stood by him as a wife, as a friend and as a mother. You were a very welcoming mother to all of us who at any point in time stayed with my brother and this made it easy to fall in love with you. You treated everyone ( particularly me) that stayed with you like one of your children. That you are no more is still a rude shock to me in particular and many in the family. You were a good woman, you were good to a fault. I am a testimony to this goodness. Today you are gone and here i am writing a tribute to you. This is very painful, but who are we to question the will of God. Like the bible says ” in all situations, give glory to God” so i join your children today and well wishers to say thank you for touching my life and the lives of countless others while you lived on this earth, thank you for the love you shared while you were here. Thank you for the homes you helped to build while you were here. Thank you for everything and for always being there for me. Thank you fir being my mother,…thank you for being our wife, thank you for being my friend and may your beautiful soul rest on in perfect peace
SHERI
January 31, 2022Oh Mama IEfe as my mum calls you back then in Festac town House 14, May your Gentle soul find rest with Gold Almighty and it shall be very well with all that you left behind In Jesus Mighty Name… SHERI HOUSE 14 A CLOSE FESTAC TOWN..
Bennie Ben-Iriri
January 31, 2022O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory
My dear Mother,
Asides being the matriarch of our household, you were a supportive wife, nurturing mother, dutiful sister, and a beloved daughter. You weren’t supposed to go just yet, not this soon and just not like this. Your passing though okayed by God, has left behind a vacuum in our lives.
Where do we go from here Mummy? Who or what will play the binding role you played in our lives? …Even though I have tried and will continue to try (for your sakes) the reality is that I am not you and not half as dedicated to this cause as you. My heart bleeds but I must remain strong and detached from emotions because only then can I function enough to do what needs to be done,
I wish I had not taken your superwoman strength for granted. Maybe I would have heard your cry for help and reacted like a dutiful son would. Maybe…,just maybe, things would have been different.
I must however thank you for being the kind of woman that you are. Even though I tried to discourage you from being too generous with your home…For opening your doors to everyone whether they were snakes or not, I am in retrospect happy and proud of you Ma, that you remained true to your person is testament to your character. You were indeed a beautiful soul and mother whose love for your kin and kith helped to build this wonderful community around you today. Perhaps death doesn’t mean goodbye, but rather, till we meet again Farewell sweet mother. Alas you have deservedly earned your wings.
PEARL FALOPE
January 31, 2022My sugar grandma, Im crying as im writtin this because i will never see you again. I slept on same bed with you since i was a baby and i dont know anyone that loves me like you d, nobody to take me to church, play with me, tell me i am unique and the best, nobody to cook for me or fight for me, Grandma i wish i never left you, i miss you so much and i appreciate the love you showed me, it was too extra and thats because youre the best. Even when i was going to school you cried not to stay far from yu. You told me to be a good girl always.Grandma you never let anybody come between us, you taught me so many things and gave me good advise, i dont know how you expect me to live without you because life is so cold and empty now without you, who will call me my pearl, my darling grand daughter, who will ask me to sleep with her, or match her back, grandma i promised to take care of you but you didn’t wait for me, you only took care of me, why not allow me do mine own back? All the dresses you sow with love for me, the hats and the way you take me everywhere and show me off, I am so speechless and cant believe you are gone. Grandma return if possible, i love you so much.I LOVE YOU
Ejiroghene Iriri
January 31, 2022I failed you mummy, I am sorry. Can’t get the memory of you laying down lifeless in the hospital off my head. I know you didnt want to die yet. But i guess its peaceful there..Rest now my love. Sleep well, You will always live in my heart.
Sis Christy Okunkpolor
January 31, 2022I met my dear Sis Iriri in 2004, in church, she was so warm and receptiveand glad to have me join her cell. She was a friend, a sister and a wonderful cell leader. She taught me how to win souls and visit members of church.
She was very caring person and was always there at the times I needed support. I will miss her so much for her kindness words of counsel and sisterly love. Although it’s painful that you passed unto glory, but am comforted that you are with the Lord in a place of bliss.
Adieu , my dearest friend and sister. Keep resting till we meet at the master’s feet on the day of rature.
From
Sis Christy Okunkpolor.
Frances Ohakwu
February 01, 2022My beautiful and swagalicious aunty,it was with rude shock when I received the sad new of your demise but God who knows best. I enjoyed the times we had together, you were always beaming with beautiful smiles. I recall the long factual stories that you were never tried of telling ,you were indeed beautiful in and out. continue to rest in God bosom.
Moses
February 01, 2022Rest in peace mama, may our good lord grant your remains the fortitude to bear the lost. Adieu mama
Okakuro King Oyibo Iriri
February 01, 2022Writing a tribute to you is kind of difficult because i do not know how to put your transition to words but will start with my first encounter with you. It was in january 1979, precisely the 5th of January when my late brother, your husband and yourself came to pick up from the village to live with you at 9 idowu street Olodi Apapa. I remember the love you showered on the entire family which was a testament to your love for my brother, and how you managed the house in the room and parlor we lived in at the time. How you woke up early in the morning to make sure everything was in place before you went to school as a teacher.
I remember the dedication with which you carried out assignments on building projects given to you by my late brother both in warri and in lagos and how you stood by him as a wife, as a friend and as a mother. You were a very welcoming mother to all of us who at any point in time stayed with my brother and this made it easy to fall in love with you. You treated everyone ( particularly me) that stayed with you like one of your children.
That you are no more is still a rude shock to me in particular and many in the family. You were a good woman, you were good to a fault. I am a testimony to this goodness. Today you are gone and here i am writing a tribute to you. This is very painful, but who are we to question the will of God. Like the bible says ” in all situations, give glory to God” so i join your children today and well wishers to say thank you for touching my life and the lives of countless others while you lived on this earth, thank you for the love you shared while you were here. Thank you for the homes you helped to build while you were here. Thank you for everything and for always being there for me.
Thank you for being my mother,…thank you for being our wife, thank you for being my friend and may your beautiful soul rest on in perfect peace
Mrs. Esther N. Dokun
February 02, 2022TRIBUTE
Mrs. Franca Iriri has been known to my family for many years, probably when my family moved into 511 Rd A Close. She was quite friendly and willing to assist anyone, anytime during her life time. For instance, she acquired new knowledge about anything. She is always willing to share with others. Especially she was very active particularly in skill acquisition in different variety of hand crafts which she prodded me to participate. Indeed, l will miss Mrs. Iriri because whenever l had problem concerning snail or garden vegetable she would come and look at them and advise according.
We love Mrs. Iriri but God love her more. May her soul rest in Peace. Amen.
Urukpe Ngozi
February 02, 2022Tribute to the best grandmother on earth. I have a delight to have you as my grandma. A million times over will l choose you to be my grandma. I will miss your sweet banga and all the other delicacies you usually prepare. Who will l be going to visit in 511 now and who will be giving me phone to play games at will? I love you grandma and will forever miss you.
Your grand daughter
Kesiena Ikpeka
February 02, 2022Mommie as we always call you.
Leaves have their time, Flowers have its time to set.
But thou O Death have all seasons of your own
As the day passes by, l still think it I’d a dream when. I think about you and sometimes pick my phone to call you only to remember that you are no more. You are the strongest and most hard working woman l know on earth. Death dealt a final blow to that strength. I didn’t know that last chat l had with you in the ward was the final one neither did l know that the hand shake was going to be the last. My heart is broken, only God can heal it. I know you are in a better and happier place. I will always love and miss you but God loves more and He alone can fill the vacuum that your departure created in out lives. Adieu mummy, continue to rest in the blossom of the Lord.
Your daughter.
Charity Awani
February 02, 2022Tribute to a lovely Auntie, What a shock, when l had of your death , we were together in our grandfather’s compound renovating. When you told me that you want to see your sister , tell her to come with you to the marriage of late Auntie Mary son, not knowing that, that was our last words together. You were smart and always smiling, we will miss you .we love you but Almighty God loves you most. Audio Auntie rest in the Bossom of the lord. Amen. Your Niece Sister Okpako daughter .
MRS PATRICIA P. E AGARIN
February 02, 2022A TRIBUTE TO MY SISTER. IT IS STILL DIFFICULT TO BELIEVE THAT OUR DEAR AND LOVELY SISTER HAS PASSED ON TO THE UNFATHOMABLE BEYOND. REST IN THE BOSOM OF THE LORD AND GOOD NIGHT.WE SHALL SEE BY THE GRACE OF GOD WHEN THE TRUMPET SHALL SOUND. BYE !!!!!!! .
Hon Frank Ojima.
February 02, 2022Late Mrs Iriri was a very very good trusted friend I met in Community 2. News of her death is still like a fairy tale to me. In as much as we love her, God loves her more and we can’t querry HIM. May her soul rest peacefully in the Lord.
Sir James. N. Atie (JP).
February 02, 2022A TRIBUTE TO MY DEAR COUSIN.
My dear cousin Late Mrs. Francisca Otumiruke Iriri ñee Ogilo. Though the news your demise shocked me, I know that it pleased Almighty God as you passed on to His glory. I missed your ever smiling face with unique golden voice to match. Your disposition which attracted many to you can not be forgotten.
A disciplined cousin who always followed due process for peace. Your last visit to your ancestral home was with the view of setting things right especially your final resting place. Hardly we knew that the time was up. You concealed it because it was between you and your Maker. To God be the glory.
Sis, as I fondly called you, you are remembered for your:-
Love for us with smiling dispositions to welcome all.
Ecclesiastes 1:7. All rivers run into the sea yet the sea is not full, into the place from whence the rivers come, thither they return to you. You are welcome to your ancestral home IJMN. Amen.
Mama due process Rest in Peace.
For the children and rest of us, Mama Franca had joined the Church Triumphant to praise the Lord with the Saints. She will never die again.
May God’s love overwhelm you and all of us always for Christ sake. Amen.
Eferigho diamond iriri
February 02, 2022I remember the last time I left Nigeria. Mummy was the last person I hugged. She prayed for me and I told her to hurry up that taxi was waiting. I’m not hurt you have to leave because where you left to.. your father and mother also left to. One day I will leave here too to be with you also. We spoke extensively about life and death especially 2020. And you told me so much of what you want after your demise. You are a strong woman. I feel shortened with words writing a tribute. When all over my life is your tribute. Over your children is your tribute. Growing up as a child I never knew what life was. I passed through hurts. Love disagreement anger. Etc. you stood by me in some and some you left me on my own. I never knew why until now I became a man. I can honestly say to my greatest confidence that you became my best friend. We spoke every day. Texted and shared everything over time and I never forget to say I love you. Because I know time isn’t promised. I know that you are still with us cos Saints don’t die. Their bodies are replaced as angels PS. The female child you always prayed for which I never wanted a female child. I know you couldn’t wait to see her. Well Tuviere here now. Do what you know best I’d stick around until I see you again
Pastor Adewale Omojola
February 02, 2022Continue to rest on mummy, we remember all your love , support and advice to us while growing up. May your soul rest in peace, we miss you ma.
I pray that God will be with the family and children you left behind.
MAGNUS OKOKON aka OKON
February 02, 2022I remember her as our mother in the Neighborhood growing up at 511 RD/ I Close, 22 Road. She was always a gentle person dishing our words of wisdom and advice to us kids particles the naughty ones…lol…May her gentle soul Rest in Peace..
Okey ikeora
February 02, 2022Mrs Iriri was like a mother to me. She always had a nice smile and friendly greeting anytime I saw her. Also she had empathy and was always willing to help. You will forever remain evergreen in our hearts. May your gentle soul continue to rest in peace. ADIEU MA!
Modupe Onajite Brume
February 03, 2022Aunty we love you but God loves you more
Rest in perfect peace woman with golden heart Adieu
Ogochukwu Mama Chinaza
February 04, 2022Mummy, your death came as a shock. I will forever miss you. I moved into 511 opposite your house and as a new mom, you took me into your life, you did omugwo for my 5 children while my mum was in the East. I went through the darkest moments of my life but you supported me. You would cook Urhobo pepper soup each time I gave birth and bath me. I actually thought you would run when I had my last twins.. but you woke up every morning to still help me. You made life easy for me. Thank you for all the times you stood by me. I am the only woman pushing double baby trolly up and down 511 to your house. I was depressed and would abandon the kids sometimes and go and pick them when I was okay, by then, mummy would have bath my kids and would scold me on arrival. We go still fight and settle. I can never forget you. May you find rest.
Gerald Erih
February 04, 2022The news of mummy Iriri’s passing shook my very being, I’m yet to come to terms with the fact that she has gone to be with the lord. I had gone to visit her like a month before and she told me she was traveling to delta and when she returns she would help me make a special cane ( walking stick) for my sisters wedding. Unfortunately I never got to see her again. Even when I was informed she was ill I was so certain that her good works in the house of the lord and her genuine love for people would speak for her to ensure she came out from the illness, however mummy chose to leave this sinful world to be in the bosom of the lord. I would always miss her care and love towards me and my family especially my dad who has been ill or is it when she calls me to come eat starch with banga soup specially made by her or the motivation from seeing her clean and arrange the church and crusade grounds when the younger ones wouldn’t. She was such an inspiration and full of love, dependable and caring.
Her memories will forever remain a blessing.
Continue to rest in the bosom of our Lord, till we meet again where there will be no goodbyes.
Akpo Gordon
February 04, 2022The memory of the Just is blessed. May the legacy of Mama continue to live on in her children and grandchildren. Kesiena & Edirin, my dear friends since U.I, may the God of all comfort comfort you & your siblings at this painful time.🙏🙏🙏
PASTOR GREAT EDONYABO
February 08, 2022MY DEAREST AUNTIE: ALWAYS LIVELY. THERE WAS NEVER A DULL MOMENT WITH HER. SHE HAS A SOBRIQUET “ GUY NAME” FOR EVERYBODY. SHE CAN CREATE FUN AND LAUGHTER FROM A SAD SITUATION AND BEFORE YOU KNIOW IT, EVERYBODY IS CHEERFUL. I WILL NEVER FORGET HER “OWHO “SOUP. “SHE CAN COOK FOR AFRICA.” SHE HAD A POSITIVE IMPACT ON ALL WHO CAME IN CONTACT WITH HER. I AM A WITNESS TO THAT. DEAREST AUNTIE, REST ON IN GOD,S PRESENCE. ……,PST GREAT EDONYABO
Beltus Ikechi
February 11, 2022Mummy, Your smiles and heart of love was an amazing source of warmth to everyone around. You cared deeply and gave sacrificially. Because of your heart, I always felt welcome at your house and like a part of your family. I can’t believe you are gone so soon, but I am deeply grateful for all the ways that you brightened the world with your kindness. Adieu mummy. Continue to rest in the Master’s bosom.
Obuko Uwanogho
February 15, 2022Mum, you wore your pain with immaculate strength & grace. Your life was a true amalgam of poise, celebration, audacity & unconquerable love for your children & all who had the privilege of knowing you. It was always my singular honor to be in your presence. You always treated me with respect, amiability & beneficence. You lived a life worthy of emulation & left a legacy impossible to plagiarize or replicate in our lifetime. Thank you for the laughter. The celebrations. The kindness. Your goodness will never be outshone. In your transition to Heaven’s corridors, keep smiling! Keep shining. There will never be another like you!