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Idahosa Iyawe posted a condolence
Friday, August 18, 2023
Hello Dear Brother and Family,
I am sorry this came late, partly due to unbelief and trying to ignore reality. It is well, I thank God that our hope is not in this Life alone, but our faithful Hope for this Life and the one after is in Christ alone! Therefore we grieve, but as those who have Hope and pray that even as time passes, the Hope and Faith we have in Christ will cater to the Family you have behind. We love you, but God loves you the most. Comfort and Strength to your Family and Friends. Now and Always!
- Idahosa Iyawe (UDSS 2002)
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Odion Ikpefua lit a candle
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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Hearing of your passing it so heart breaking. Our time spent together in Futa was always full of life, laughter and Joy..You will surely be missed my friend Iroba Daniel Okonta#ChiefCutter
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Akpos Otubue lit a candle
Sunday, June 25, 2023
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I received the news of your passing on with great shock. Though your stay on earth was short,you have transited to a higher glory,the reason we can't question God.May God grant your soul eternal rest in his bossom and give your family and loved ones left behind the fortitude to bear the loss.Amen
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Dele lit a candle
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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May God comfort your family you left behind.Sadly, you gone too soon. Rest in peace
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Richie.p.ero lit a candle
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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I am Short of word's, Knowing you while i was still sharing a compound with you at asaba was a time i met a fun and kind loving man called Daniel a.k.a working man.that memory's of tin's we share will forever remain in my heart.i miss you my brother my friend and i pray God gives ur wife and kid's the strength to bear ur loss.once Again i miss you
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Theo Oseghale lit a candle
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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It is never easy to say goodbye to someone who was a part of our lives, especially in the context of a school community where friendships are formed and memories are shared.
Your presence will be greatly missed, and the void left behind by your departure will be felt by everyone who had the privilege of knowing you.
To your dear wife and children, please accept my deepest condolences, and know that my thoughts are with you as you navigate this journey of healing and remembrance.
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Tonia Ewere Obika lit a candle
Monday, June 19, 2023
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We were here altogether and now you're there all by yourself, pathetic to hear after we chatted today and the next day you left an irreplaceable vacuum for some reasons but then I pray you find more peace there you are... greatly miss that aura you bring anytime you step in, that laughter, that smile, those giggles, you left an outstanding legacy and we find solace in God because we know you're resting well, It’s a privilege to have you as a brother, dear and near. Forever in our heart as always in our thoughts.
Gone but not forgotten! Iroba we miss you so much! Keep resting exceptional man!
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Godslove Buchi-Samuels lit a candle
Monday, June 19, 2023
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So sad but God knows best, we miss you
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Joseph Ogor planted a tree in memory of Iroba Okonta
Monday, June 19, 2023
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Always in our Thoughts..Forever in our Hearts..Sad you had to leave us this soon brother..Till we meet again, I.will forever miss you..Rest on Big Dan
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Olusola & Abisola Salako lit a candle
Monday, June 19, 2023
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Our condolences and prayers is with your family at this difficult moment of their life. May your family find comfort and strength in the lord. Rest eternally!
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Kolawole Dudusola lit a candle
Monday, June 19, 2023
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Brother.
Hmmm. Words fail me.
Farwell Uncle Dan!!!
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Dare-ode Oluwafemi lit a candle
Monday, June 19, 2023
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Daniel was the epitome of gentility, extremely family oriented and loved his family (immediate and extended) absolutely. Selfless almost to a fault. I miss you too much already my brother. Rest in peace.
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Otokhine ogorchukwu promise lit a candle
Monday, June 19, 2023
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I don't even know where to start from because this so much hurts, you were a good neighbour, and a brother, even when I lost my husband you reached out to me from that far distance you always called once in a while to check up on us . Indeed the news of your untimely death throw me off-balance. You were a good man with a loving soul. I pray that God grant you eternal rest in him bossom.
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Charles Onyekweli lit a candle
Monday, June 19, 2023
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Obiima lit a candle
Monday, June 19, 2023
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Daddy Nathan.. words fail me indeed. Rest on my brother.
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Samuel Nwanne lit a candle
Monday, June 19, 2023
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The news of your passing is shocking and devastating. Danny boy!! You left too soon, i don't even know how to process this.
Rest in peace brother.
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Joshua NWAUZU lit a candle
Monday, June 19, 2023
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My sincere condolences to Mr Dan, he was a friend like a brother, ready to assist with vital information and has a listening ear. I am shocked to see this news although we lost vocal contact for almost 3years now but his efforts and encouragement led me through my current destination. He will be greatly missed and I wish this never happened in the shortest possible time. Rest in Peace NWENNE
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Monday, June 19, 2023
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Words fail me, Irobaba my guy this truly hurts. I still cannot process this news. My best friend is gone, you were like a brother to me. May God give your family the fortitude to bear this loss.
We share a lot of wonderful memories together since we became friends in 1999, you are a definition of a true friend, a brother. I know your are resting in heaven till we meet again.
May the soul of Daniel Iroba Okonta and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace Amen.
Rest easy brother
Itua
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Uche Agbala lit a candle
Sunday, June 18, 2023
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In Loving Memory
I had just landed Saskatoon as a new immigrant, stood waiting for my luggage and there Daniel was, smiling broadly while walking up to me. He said he was certain I was Ifeoma’s sister just by seeing the neck pillow I had on, hahaha.
Your family’s relationship with Ifeoma extended to our entire family. You became a friend, reaching out every now and then, spreading goodness and cheer, being Daniel.
Your departure feels very personal.
You were quite a lovely, energetic and infectious soul, Daniel. You blazed through life like a shooting star, gracing our sky in a flash, then left in such a manner that’s got us all gobsmacked.
For one so full of life, it’s hard to come to terms with your absence. You waltzed through this stage like one who knew his time was short though purposeful and that gives me some sort of consolation.
I imagine it was hard for you to let go…
Rest assured Kemi and your boys won’t have to walk this path alone, Daniel. We will be here holding them up in prayers while holding their hands as they trudge on.
It is hard to say goodbye. So long, my Friend. So long!
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Chinelo lit a candle
Sunday, June 18, 2023
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Words fail me, Dan!. Rest easy, brother.
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Xten Iweorah posted a symbolic gesture
Sunday, June 18, 2023
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He came, he saw and conquered it all.
My Wene, a true brother in all sense, sad and pained that you left too early but glad that though short, you did it all excellently. You lived a countless lifetimes all at once.
God knows why he made you move like a silver surfer and you left in a flash, but the light you left in us, both friends and family was and would forever be true.
Iros!! I remember a lot of laughs we share and experiences of adventures we had. Continue to live on in our hearts
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Dr. Funmi Abe posted a condolence
Sunday, June 18, 2023
With a heart full of sorry I say goodbye to you. You were such a wonderful person, caring and loving. We shall all miss you. Sleep on my dear.
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Rita Ezeugoh posted a condolence
Sunday, June 18, 2023
You played a major part in my being in Saskatoon which can not be forgotten. Your memory lives on. Nothing takes God by surprise, even if this took me by shock. It is well.Rest in the blossom of the Lord my brother.
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LeBaN posted a condolence
Sunday, June 18, 2023
My true friend... I'm writing this message with tears in my eye, you will forever remain in our hearts. We love and cherish every moment with you. Rest on my brother.
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Adenike ajani lit a candle
Sunday, June 18, 2023
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May the lord console the family .love and light
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Love lit a candle
Sunday, June 18, 2023
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His memories will be honored, my deepest condolences to his wife and three boys, I pray God gives his wife the strength to keep on moving for both of them and to his family may their hearts be filled with warmth everytime they remember him
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Obi Gloria lit a candle
Sunday, June 18, 2023
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I can't still come interms with the fact that you are no more, you were a true friend to my family and your type is hard to find. We will greatly miss you danny, we can't question God. My prayer goes to my dear sister Kemi (your wife), your lovely children and the entire family of Okonta that God will comfort them in this time of grief. Farewell danny
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Henry Anonyei posted a condolence
Sunday, June 18, 2023
Speechless!!!
Still don't know what to say, I lost a true friend, no one can ever fill the space you left in my life. Its difficult to say Farewell. I will greatly miss you.
Good night my FRIEND.
Can never forget our name "Pally Pallicious Pally"!!!!!
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Josephine lit a candle
Friday, June 16, 2023
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Josephine posted a condolence
Friday, June 16, 2023
Dan, your death came to me with the rudest shock that it's very difficult to pencil this tribute. I couldn't imagine you being sick that you were unable to recover, let alone passing away suddenly without saying goodbye!
You are a rare gem, full of life with a great sense of humour. Knowing that we had a connection beyond Saskatoon ( Benin- City), gave me that sense of nostalgia whenever I interacted with you. You were there for me as a brother during my trouble days in my first year in Saskatoon. You always defiled chilling winter of close to minus 40 to help me. I cannot forget that fateful Sunday that you have to accompany me to Canadian Tire to help me buy a battery and fix it, under terrible weather condition. You kept smiling as if you did not do anything unique. YOU ARE IMPECCABLE!!!
Your death is a great loss to all of us who have strong connections with you. Only God knew why he allowed this to happen, even when our preference would have been to have you here still with us! God is your maker, and He will certainly grant you a better place.
I pray for God's unending help and consolation for your amiable Wife, lovely children and the entire Okonta family.
May perpetual light shine upon you Dan!
Adieu good brother!!
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Bankole-Owoseni Fadekemi Ruth lit a candle
Friday, June 16, 2023
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Never would i have imagined i would be writing this in the next couple of decades but who are we to question God... This is one reality that is so hard to accept,A small part of me kept hoping for a miracle, hmmmmm God knows best.... You were an amazing person,a wonderful husband and a great father... Memories of the last time we spoke when you were heading out with Kemi still rings in my head, you were an extremely dependable person, Several times Kemi would say wait let me ask Daddy Nathan and you guys would come through for me....
Good Night Daddy Nathan ,We love you but God loves you more... It's so hard and painful to say Goodbye....
It is my sincere prayer that the Lord Almighty stands with the entire family,and give you strength and all the support you will ever need.... FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS IROBA
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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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It's still a shock to know of Dan's demise and really unbelievable. We communicated almost every day, and it really never showed that we were a province apart with time difference. I had promised Dan that I would be visiting Saskatoon, but never at a time he would not be around.
A man of a pure heart with simplicity. I know that the Lord God will comfort his immediate family and give them the big heart in this time of grief.
Rest on bro, you will always be remembered and in my heart.
Pic: In February, when he came visiting in Ontario.
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K. Daniel lit a candle
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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In loving memory of Dan Okonta,
These past few days have been filled with vivid memories of you, Dan. I can't help but imagine you walking through my door with that infectious smile, calling me "boss" in your cheerful voice. It's particularly heart-wrenching to know that you visited my house three times in the very week you left us. Our shared passion for tennis brought us closer together, and I cherish those moments dearly.
What adds to the sorrow is the fact that I drove around the city's tennis courts, searching for your car, only to find it parked at our favorite court. You were always there, ensuring that even during the winter months, the kids kept playing active tennis. Your dedication to the sport and your selflessness were truly remarkable.
Now, in your absence, I have a responsibility to carry on your legacy. I promise to make sure Nathan continues playing tennis, just as you would have wanted. You were young, full of life, and exuded an energy that was contagious to everyone around you. Your respect for others was unwavering, leaving a lasting impression on all who knew you.
Dan, you will be deeply missed. Your departure has left a void in our lives that can never be filled. But we will hold onto the memories we shared, the laughter, and the joy we experienced together. Your spirit will forever remain in our hearts.
Rest in peace, dear friend.
K Daniel & Family
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Joseph Emelue lit a candle
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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I can't believe that you are no more my Dan! You have been a friend, neighbor and brother. Hearing this sad news of your dead keeps tears that has never run in my eyes flow like a river. We love you but God loves you more. Rest in peace my friend till we meet and path no more. From Uncle Joey.as you always call me.
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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Never in my life time would I ever think of a day like this, I don’t know how to come to terms with the fact that you’re gone. I still look at all of our WhatsApp messages and can't stop looking at all our chats about life, family and the future, even the pictures you sent me recently. I still find myself endlessly wondering why you had to leave us so soon. So where do I even begin? 'My darling Irobs' as I fondly call you and in response you will say 'My love.' If only I knew the last conversation we had was going to be the last time I will ever talk to you again, alas I would have called again instead of procrastinating. You never failed to reach out to me. You were too good and genuine and I will never forget that. In all my years of knowing you as one of my favorite cousin never have I seen you frown or angry no matter what is going on around you. Your presence, laughter and joy radiates around and so infectious. You are truly an angel. Your short life on earth was a life of purpose and impact. Thank you for coming into our lives. You may be gone but your memories will forever remain in my heart.
I love you to the moon and back and then some. Your legacy lives on and not a day will go by that I won’t miss you.
I take solace in knowing that you are in a better place. May God in His infinite mercy grant eternal rest to your kind and sweet soul. Rest on my darling Irobs.
To your darling wife and the rest of the family, one thing I can say is, yes it’s heartbreaking… but God makes no mistake, don’t question nothing. We only pray for the strength to get through this. May God watch over us all.
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Charles Onyekweli posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
I still cannot bring myself to speak of Iroba in past tense.
While I think of words to describe you, all that comes to mind is "DESIDERATA" by Max Ehrmann ©1927. You always speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others.
You strongly believe that with all the sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. You are always cheerful and happy which is why you'll stay alive in our hearts and mind.
Iroba, you are and always will be my friend and brother!
Good night, buddy
/Charles Onyekweli
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Afikparobo Evue Uzuazobona posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Where do I begin, I was in shock when I got the news about his passing away. I have know Daniel for many years and we share beautiful memories together while we were in Federal University of Technology Akure Ondo State Nigeria. He was a very lovable person and he has beautiful laughter each time he laughs. He is always there for anyone who needs help with anything and always ready to go the extra mile for anyone. I will really miss him, I consider him to be a brother and a very good friend. I pray may his soul rest in peace and condolences to his families and lastly may God give them the strength to bear lost of this wonderful being.
Afikparobo Evue . U
Accept my condolences!!!!!!
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Nkeiru posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
I couldn't believe when I heard the shocking news.Daniel was a kind and caring Brother Inlaw.Just last week I asked my dear sister Jojo if she had seen you or heard from you..I didn't know the last time I spoke with you will be the last time we will talk on phone..A painful Exit.I know you are in Heaven with Almighty God.
.May your gentle soul rest in peace.Amen
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Nkeiru lit a candle
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Chris posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
We only knew each other for 5 months but from the minute we met we knew we would be brothers.
It's difficult to talk about you in the past tense. I am still too shocked to coherently say anything.
Rest on, brother!
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Faith Ajabor posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Were do I begin! My tears have not stopped flowing since the day I was told you have gone to meet your creator.
You went away so suddenly, we did not say goodbye. All the dreams, planning, laughter, love hmmm
"Life isn't always fair" I hold onto our memories,the ones that are so dear. I don't know why God took you and guess I never will. You were so precious, your life was full of fun,love and laughter. Always calling and checking on everyone.
Is said that Angels are sent from above, I have always had my Angel - my brother whose heart was filled with so much love.
You were the Gem of this family, the memories of you can never fade and it is so true you have left a Legacy. I see visions of you whenever I look up at the sky.
Continue to rest in the bossom of the Lord till we meet again.
Adieu my dearest brother.
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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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This is a huge loss . Daniel was steadfast and went after his dreams.May the good Lord comfort your loved ones Please accept my heartfelt prayers.
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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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Iroba, if I was to take a-million guess what I would use these photographs for, uploading them to a funeral page won’t make the list. I specifically asked that we take these pictures just when you were about to leave for the airport on the 5th of February. Again in May, you visited Ontario to assist (as you always did) your uncle find accommodation for his kids. We spent very good time together almost all night.
The only tiny consolation I’m hanging on is that you are with the Almighty resting.
Rest well brother, till we meet to part no more.
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Oga posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
I have no adjective to describe my feelings at the moment am shocked beyond words. I keep asking why ,how all all the languages that i can speak but then who are we to question God. Rest in peace Daniel you are a nice and gentle in all your dealings. May God watch ,provide and . strengthen your love one that you left behind. Adieu
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Monday, June 12, 2023
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