Dupe Betty Iseghohimen (née Aziba)

Jennifer’s Mum
She was a woman full of love, kindness, and joy and she had a way of caring for people instantly. I remember the very first time I met her. She looked at me, saw how skinny I was, especially my tiny waist and immediately offered me food. That was her heart. My friend would talk about her mum and how she cared for people around her.
She was a devoted mother, and one of her greatest blessings is her amazing daughter, who has been my closest friend for almost two decades. She poured love, faith, and wisdom into her, and it shows. The woman her daughter has become is a beautiful reflection of her mother’s love and the way she was raised.
Though we will miss her deeply, we do not grieve without hope. We know she is at peace with the Lord, and her love will continue to live on through her family and all of us whose lives she touched.
May God comfort us, and may her soul rest in eternal peace. Amen.

Dear aunty Dupe,I remember our family visits to lagos and how you always took care of us..i also remember you as a very prayerful person..the news came to me as a shock.
I pray that God will grant most especially uncle and the children you left behind the fortitude to bear the loss!
May you continue to rest in peace! Amen!

It still feels strange to refer to my Aunty Dupe in the past tense, but I am comforted knowing that, with her unwavering faith, she is resting with God. Our family has gained another angel. Aunty Dupe was always very kind and cheerful, with a great sense of humour. It was always a joy to see and talk to her at our family gatherings. We are truly blessed to have known and loved her. I pray that God comforts the family, especially her husband and children, and grants them the fortitude to bear this loss. May her beautiful soul continue to rest in peace.

Some days I reflect and wonder whether aunty Dupe is truly gone from this earthly world. She was such a unique, and cheerful aunty. I have several fond memories of her, when I was much younger and especially our visits to Lagos and other family events.

Her faith in God was undeniable and that gives us the comfort that she has gone home to be with Her Heavenly Father and join aunty Fatty, big daddy and big mummy. We pray for God’s consolation on her husband and children - my cousins and extended family she has left behind.

God be with you till we meet again dear aunty Dupe. Eternal rest grant unto her soul O Lord and let Your perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul rest in Peace. Amen🙏🏾

She was a woman of faith. Very strong faith in the Almighty God. She was also very hospitable, loving and caring. You didn’t need to have known her for very long before you feel comfortable and loved in her presence. May her gentle soul rest in the bosom of the lord.

Aunty Dupe, as you were fondly called by my siblings and I, the news of your passing came as a rude shock. I always admired your energetic disposition, your sense of humor and unapologetic love for God. It is comforting to know that you lived a life grounded in faith. I have no doubt that you are now resting in God’s eternal presence.

I’m thankful for the life you lived and the lives you touched during your time with us. We will forever cherish your memories and how you always showed up for family during milestones and celebrations.

To my dear cousins, uncle and aunty’s siblings she left behind, please accept my heartfelt condolences. May God continue to grant us all comfort, strength and peace during this difficult time.

Aunty Dupe, you will be greatly missed.

The picture I have in my head of my aunt is that of a middle-aged, well-cultured, very hilarious, charismatic, chic and street-smart woman.

I can hear her screaming at me, "Papa, is your age-Mate, don't let him take advantage of you!"
I hope Stephen doesn’t see this….Lol, I was about 6 or 7; I never knew people could take advantage of people.

It was my first time in Lagos - She took us to all the beautiful places we only see on TV and also gave me my first experience of going to the beach. She was the one who taught me how to sit down and watch a complete movie because I was always restless and fidgety.

Aunty Dupe was funny: I’m telling you now- She's a straight-shooting, fearless comedian with a wit as sharp as her tongue.

Even though I met her a couple of times afterwards and spoke with her on the phone a couple of times more, the 3 weeks' memories of spending my holiday in her house would be forever fresh in my memory.

I’m still in shock to say the least. To my Nephews and nieces, in this quiet moment, may memories of your mom's love and laughter fill your heart always. Her light may be gone, but her legacy lives on.

A Tribute to My Darling Aunty Dupe Isegohime

To my dear big Aunty Dupe, a true mother figure in my life.

I loved your no-nonsense nature, which was always beautifully balanced by your wonderful sense of humour. I cherish the memories of those days you drove us round lagos during our visits with journeys filled with laughter and joy. During the holidays I spent in your home, I saw not only your jovial and kind heart but also your incredible hardworking spirit. Your deep will to succeed was so relatable, and in so many ways, it reminded me of my mum, your elder sister. The similarities in your thinking and perception of life were a testament to the strong family bond you shared.

You showed up for us at so many milestones, always offering your prayers and well wishes. While, as a shy teenager, I may not have engaged with you as much as I could have perhaps due to your reserved nature or my own I always knew you were a dependable pillar of our family. Your support was a constant. The last time we spoke, when I had just relocated to the UK, you were genuinely happy for my family. Your advice to stay focused, patient, and hardworking, and your assurance that all would be well, stays with me.

The news of your passing was utterly shocking and hits differently; I did not see it coming.

In later years, I know you and my mum, Mrs. Victoria Abuya, grew even closer, always on the phone sharing your sisterly chats. In December 2025, when Mum grew deeply worried after not hearing from you and wanted to travel to see you, we sadly thought she was overreacting. We assured her you would call soon, so your beloved “gisting” could continue. We never knew that would be your final silence. To this day, I regret not encouraging Mum to make that journey, and I wish I had found more moments to engage with you deeply.

We thank God for your amazing life and for the beautiful children you left behind. We take comfort knowing you saw the best in your children, nieces, and nephews. I guess it was simply time for you to meet your Creator, your part well done, leaving indelible and great memories in the sands of time.

I pray for the peaceful repose of your soul. May God show you His infinite mercy and grant you everlasting life. Amen.

Once again, my deepest condolences to my dear cousins her children. May her passing bring even more love, unity, and progress to the family. Amen.

Rest in perfect peace, my darling Aunty Dupe. You are forever in our hearts.

MRS Blessing Abuya-Akhaine.

Aunty Mí,

Hearing about your passing was such a shock and, honestly, a very hard pill to swallow. I keep thinking back to so many moments from my childhood — from the way you always protected “your Erons” and never let anyone mess with me, to the last time we shared, dancing at the wedding. Those are memories I’ll always hold close to my heart.

You were so loving and caring, and you left a mark on everyone who had the privilege of knowing you. People often say that God calls home those He loves the most, and there’s some comfort in knowing how much you loved God and how strong your faith was.

May your soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

My beautiful sister in love,I called you Iya Adura,your death news came to us as a shock,you were a true definition of a good mother, you advised me like your daughter,you told me to be more prayerful for my children and my husband your immediate younger brother and I am happy your advice really works for me, I still don't believe you have gone, continue to rest on my beautiful Iya Papa,we will miss you a lot.

It is with deep sadness that we say goodbye to Mama Dupe Betty Iseghohimen, a woman whose love, kindness, and warmth touched everyone she met. To Oluwayinka Adeniran Olarinde, she wasn’t just a mother-in-law, but a source of unwavering support and a second mother who welcomed him with open arms.
Her legacy of love, laughter, and wisdom will forever remain in our hearts. She was the heart of her family, always giving, always caring, and always there when needed. Though we will miss her deeply, we take comfort in knowing that her love continues to live on in the lives she touched.
Rest in peace, Grandma Mrs Dupe Iseghohimen. You will always be remembered, always loved.

My dear Sister, It's with a heavy heart I write this tribute in your remembrance.
You left this world unexpectedly without sign that your time up upon the planet earth.
The only change I noticed was that recently, you don't take longer on WhatsApp call as you used to do by speaking for hours.
I remembered at Ibadan when we were living with our late parents that my closeness with you went beyond sister to sister as we attended the Christian Crusade of Christ Apostolic Church of Prophet Obadare and other men of God that came to University of Ibadan for crusades programmes.
In the same vein of love, you brought me to Lagos to live with you and your husband where I secured a profitable job in Cargo Clearing and Forwarding Company. And equally met my only husband and blessed with children.
From living with you, I gained admission to a Catering School where I graduated as a qualified Caterer.
There was never a dull moment as you love your children and everyone that came across you.
You are a woman of faith who believes in God and worship Him to the best of your abilities and powers of prayers.
You don't like bothering anyone while you don't like anyone to bother you. I know the only friend you have is JESUS.
Sister, you are hardworking and established yourself a business to cater for your needs and keep yourself busy.
Sister Dupe, you are worthy of good remembrance for your dedication to the things of God and not the things of the flesh/ world.
May your gentle soul rest in peace and be at the feet of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Adieu, Mumsie

We love you, Ma’am, but we know that God loves you even more.

I was blessed to know you, not just as a mother-in-law, but as a mother in every sense. You lived with us here in London, caring for your precious granddaughter, and you did it with such love and dedication. Every moment spent with her was a gift, and I know she will forever cherish the kindness and warmth you showered on her. You were not just a grandmother to her; you were her guiding light, her source of comfort. Every small act of kindness was met with gratitude so deep, it was beyond comprehension. You were such a beautiful soul.

While losing you in person is heartbreaking, I take comfort in knowing that you will forever live in our hearts. Your love, your teachings, and the moments you shared with us will always be cherished.

May your gentle, loving, and peaceful spirit continue to rest in peace, until we meet again. Peace and Love.

Mama, Sun re o

Our beloved wife Dupe, you will forever remain in our hearts.
We will always love you and cherish your memory every single day.
Your life was a blessing to us the Iseghohimen's and the world at large, your legacy a treasure and you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. We can not ask God why ? But we know with your dedication to God's work and believes, you're resting with the lord in his vineyard. Rest on our beloved !

It was a very surprising shock when l heard of you passing to glory. You were a woman of peace, humble, gentle. A prayerful mother for everyone including your children and grandchildren. I strongly believe you have fulfilled the purpose for which Jesus called you, rest in peace my sister. The Lord grant the entire family the fortitude to bear this great loss.

My dear Sister Dupe,
Your departure was to us ,unbelievable.We got to the Hospital hoping to see you and share prayers with you,only to know of your lifeless body in mogue.What ! Tears flowed and I took consolation of the fact that death is not the end .of a Child of God that you are, but transition to meet your maker.and live in paradise .It is my prayers that God forgive you your sins and Angel of God welcome you into paradise of eternity.
May your gentle Soul and the Souls all the faithful departed through the Mercy of God rest in.peace
Amen

This is not the start to 2026 that anyone could have imagined- losing the matriarch of the Iseghohimen family, my Mother-in-law.

I will personally be forever grateful for the time she spent with us in 2017, caring for her my second child, Naomi, during a particularly tough season of my life. Mama Paul became a living example of Christ’s love in action. She gave of herself selflessly serving, nurturing, and caring without complaint. Through her patience, gentleness, and unwavering faith, she brought peace and stability into our home at a time when it was deeply needed. In the quiet moments of holding, comforting, praying, and guiding, she reflected the heart of a woman who walked faithfully with the Lord.

One thing I will always remember of Mama Paul is her unwavering love and support of her children. The way she would light up when she spoke of them, sharing stories from their childhood with her grandchildren.

The loss of Mama Paul came in an unexpected way, marking the beginning of a new year with both deep sorrow and renewed hope. Though our hearts grieve, we hold firmly to the hope we have in Christ—hope that assures us she is now at rest in the presence of the Lord she loved and served. Her life reminds us that even in loss, God brings new beginnings, comfort, and promise.

We thank God for Mama Paul’s life, her servant’s heart, and the legacy of love, motherhood and faith she leaves behind. Though she is no longer with us, her impact continues to live on in our families, and in the hope that carries us forward.

Aunty Dupe, hearing the information that your body was already in the Morgue when we visited you in the hospital was a rude shock. It was so unexpected. Well we cannot question God. It has pleased Him to call you home in His own time. We take consolation in the fact that you struggled to live a Christian life, loving and serving God, ardently. No doubt you will be greatly missed for that constant broad and cheerful smile followed by laughter. In our conversations, I recall how you ask after your niceces and nephews, calling each one by name and praying for them. You were truly a soul of prayer. May the good Lord that you love so dearly grant eternal rest to your gentle soul and comfort everyone that you left behind. Amen. Adieu, Aunty Dupe!

Aunty Dupe as l fondly call you, when l heard about your demise It was shocking to me that you have gone . l took solace in the word of God that says in all things we should give thanks to God. l will miss your words of encouragement and the long chat whenever I call you.
May your gentle soul rest in peace. Amen.

Mummy! What a woman!

She was a woman of prayer, faith, strength, love, and care. She deeply loved everyone around her and selflessly carried our burdens as if they were her own. In her prayers, she was entirely selfless, wanting everyone around her to succeed, often even at her own expense.

She lived an exemplary life of faith and never wavered when challenges arose. She was also a gifted storyteller with an incredible pictorial memory, recalling tiny details of our lives that we had long forgotten. She was always the first to wish her children and grandchildren a happy birthday, and every phone call with her was a wonderful blend of "gist" and a therapy session.

Mummy, I want you to rest knowing that your children are standing strong in faith, just as you did. Your devotion to God laid the foundation for my own unwavering faith. I truly believe God called you home at the perfect time, and I feel at peace knowing that you are resting in His bosom.

Rest in perfect peace.

It's the hardest thing to loose your favorite person in the world. One thing is for sure, life will not be the same without you mummy. All the advice you gave even when I don't ask, the prayers, all the prayers, an ever listening ear, a shoulder you can always lean on and unconditional love. There are so many reasons I will miss you, but most of all you were truly my friend. I know heaven has a new Angel. Rest well Mama yo.

My mummy always had a joyful smile when she is around her Kids and grandkids, she always told stories that could last hours, I remember coming back to visit my parents after a long period of time and immediately I arrived home I could hear her running down the stairs, singing songs of praise with her joyful smile, She reminded me of what I missed and why home will always be home.
She loved to tell embrassing stories (to me) about me to my kids, letting them know I was also one of her babies. Through her I got to understand the term "unconditional love" which she greatly expressed & displayed in her own little way... I miss you mum

Rest in peace, I know you fought the good fight, I know you held life to it highest, I know you are watching all of us singing and encouraging that we will also do wonders as you did. I love you ❤️ Eromose

My sweet Mama Dupsy, the queen of my heart. You are not just my mum, but you were my best friend, my anchor, prayer partner, gist partner and the absolute love of my life. I miss you so much Mummy.
Mummy was the heart of our family, our prayer warrior, our encourager, and our safe place. To know her was to know kindness, sacrifice, and devotion.

Mummy lived her life putting others first. She loved her children fiercely and selflessly, always finding joy in our achievements and comfort in our presence. I remember how proud she was on my PhD graduation day. Mummy would tell everyone that she met I was a doctor and would always call me for medical advice, even though she knew I wasn’t a medical doctor.

No matter our age, we were always her babies. She prayed for us constantly, spoke life over us, and never stopped believing in God’s plans for our lives.

Mummy, your love lives on in us. Your prayers continue to cover us. Your legacy is written in our hearts and in the lives you touched. We will carry you with us always.

I love you mummy, this is not good bye, as you will remain in my heart forever.

Your Desbaby ❤️

My one and only Dupsy ❤️, a woman whose life was defined by kindness and an unwavering faith in God.

Mummy lived her life with love, grace, and compassion for others. Her kindness was not just something she showed, it was who she was. She gave freely, loved selflessly, and always had room in her heart for everyone. Whether through her words, her actions, or her prayers, she made people feel seen, supported, and cared for.

Her faith in God was the foundation of her life and the reason that I am the Christian I am today. In every season, she trusted God completely. She taught me to have faith and her life was a living testimony of strength and devotion.

Oh mummy loved her children, she was always front row at every event in her children’s lives cheering us on.

There was nothing you took to mummy that she didn’t have a solution for. Our catchups were the highlight of my week and she never ceased to make me smile/laugh. She was not just my mummy, she was my first friend and truest friend till the end.

Though my heart aches in her absence, I take comfort in knowing she is at peace, resting in God’s presence.

Rest in perfect peace my Dupsy baby ❤️ you were a blessing to us all and will forever be loved and remembered. I love you forever. Your baby Reno! ❤️