Engr. Toyin Ayo-Bello

Baba Loray.
We began our journey in Fgc,Sokoto in 1971 up until our ABU days.
Throughout this period until we lost you, you treated me like a brother.
I'm sad that you left so early. May your soul rest in peace. Adieu!

Tribute to my beloved father in-law
I joined this family not knowing what I would find, I knew I had seen the love of my life, but nervous about acceptance. From Day 1 when I came to Dobale for daddy he put my mind at ease, he asked me to stand up and from that day treated me like one of his sons.
Daddy’s passing is painful, I know death is inevitable but I wish God kept him with us a little longer. His gentleness and soft spoken nature made relating with him so easy.
Whenever we spoke he always asked about his “nukus” and always made sure I promised to take good care of her.
You will be fondly missed sir, we lost a rare gem, but our loss is heaven’s gain. Rest in God’s bosom till we meet to part no more

Your Son,
Bakaten Moffi

A TRIBUTE TO OUR IN-LAW
A sage once posed the question: "what is the best time to die". After ruminating over the issue for some time, he came to the conclusion that the best time to die is whenever one dies. We have questioned in our minds and even aloud why you should depart now but we are reminded of the Scripture which says that there is a time for everything - a time to be born and time to die. It has pleased the Almighty God who is the giver and taker of life to call you home at this time. We all submit to His will.

In all of this, we recall the time we had with you within these two and half years of our getting to know each other. You calm demeanour, soft-spokenness and gentle disposition are part of the abiding memories you left behind with us.

We cannot forget the reception you and the family accorded us when we first came to Ilorin for the marriage introduction and the wedding proper. We had a deep impression that our in-laws are good people.

When you visited us in Calabar and we journeyed to Ogoja, our hometown, we got to know each other better. We cannot
forget your kind words to us in what you called "our hospitality".

We kept in touch in the months following. We wish you could have had many more years with us on this side of the divide but it is your time to go.

Fare thee well, our brother. Go with the Lord, our in-law Rest in the bosom of the Almighty God.


BARR. LEO MOFFI
on behalf of the
Alada Moffi family of
Ogoja, Cross River State

Ah! What a loss!
Engr Toyin Ayo-Bello, better known to his friends as "Loray". He's a kind hearted man, Grandpa as we always call him to distinguish him from the remaining daddies in the house 😅. He is a very good man to me and everyone around him. Daddy has sown quality seed into my life that is growing up to become a mighty tree just by his act! Through him, I discovered myself in Christ, I remembered telling him this only for him to laugh it off saying he doesn't remember doing anything of such.. and that's because there's a lot of good things he has done that he cannot even remember anymore, but to them that benefits, they will never forget.

Daddy is a man of his word, he love children to have discipline and to be in order. He's a well known person in his society, recognized as a humanitarian who's always ready to help when needed most.

The memory of daddy is forever in our heart, he might not be physically with us, but I believe he's well alive! (Jn 11:25)
Rest on daddy. See you on the ascension day.

Baba Toyo, we love you but Jesus love you more. May you rest in perfect peace. Sun re o, o di owuro ojo Ajinde.

Adieu My Childhood friend, rest in the bosom of your Lord, God is good all the time.

What a loss of nice friend, may his soul rest in peace. Amen

Daddy we love you but God love you more. May your soul rest in peace.

Rest in peace baba Bello.

Grandpa, I miss you, you are a blessing to my sister and I. May the Prince of Peace let you rest in peace. You are forever in our heart and we will never forget the kindness you showed us. Good night grandpa, Rest On!

We will miss you but God knows the best. Rest in peace.

May your gentle soul rest in peace. Loray. Adieu.

Rest in peace brother Toyin, it is well.

Daddy we love you but God love you much, I really missed you but nothing we can do to bring you back, God will forgive all your shortcomings and guide you wherever you are.
Baba to feran omo enikeji gege bi omo re. Sun re o, baba Dada. (Baba that love his neighbor like his own child. Rest on baba)

Grandpa I missed your presence in my life but you are no more, you will continue to live within our heart, I pray God forgive every sins of yours and Grant you a place beside him in paradise. Good bye dear grandpa.

May God let him rest in peace and take care of the family. Amen.

May the Lord grant him eternal peace and take good care of the family left behind.

Daddy Ayo-Bello as I used to call you. I was so pain at the news of your demise. Only God knows the best, we love you but God love you more. May your soul rest in perfect peace.

My brother, may your soul rest in peace.

May your soul rest in peace.

May the Lord let him rest in peace Amen.

Life is very short the end is good when you use it effectively. Daddy, rest in peace.

May your soul rest in peace, big daddy.

May the almighty grant him sweet rest.

Daddy Toyosi, your resilience, perseverance and flair for simplicity will never be forgotten in a hurry. Have a good sleep.

Uncle T. As fondly called, so sad to know you're gone, but to God be the glory, you have gone to rest with your maker, thanks for the love shown to us(Tope & Toyin) while alive, we appreciate you, may your soul continue to rest in peace.

Ore, really missed you. Rest in peace.

Adieu Mogaji AyoBello, may God grant you eternal rest.

May your soul rest in perfect peace, toyin may the peace and blessing of God remain in your family.

I hereby pay a condolences firstly to the family of Engr. Toyin Ayo-Bello on his demise. May his soul rest in perfect peace. Amin.

Rai Mi, Toyin Sun Rẹ o.

Toyin Ayo-Bello, may your soul rest in perfect peace.

Toyin, we love you but God love you best. May your soul rest in peace.

Toyin, rest in perfect peace, at last you left us, well it's a matter of time that everyone has his/her's. Wish you eternal lifely rest.

In reflecting on my relationship with my father, I acknowledge the complexities of our journey.

While he wasn't always present, I am who I am partly because of him and for that, I am grateful for my father’s life.

I don’t have many memories (just dreams of a life that could have been but never was) so today I choose to remember my dad as the child of God that he was and remember that there was love, even if it was from afar.

I forgive you dad. For me. For my mum.

May your soul rest in peace.

Saying goodbye to you is very hard but I thank God I met you on that Saturday morning, who will call me Bosi Bosi, you were very accommodating, I will surely missed you. Good night my favourite.

My school mate and a dear friend.

May Almighty Allah SWT forgive his shortcomings and console the family.

May his soul rest in peace.

Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of my good friend

Ah ah at last Engr! May his soul rest in peace. Mo ki idile Ayo Bello wipe a ku ara feraku.

May his soul rest in peace thank God for his life. Rest in peace brother

May his soul rest in perfect peace.

Rest peacefully Uncle. You will always be remembered and never forgotten.

Loray 1 i Marino, may your soul rest in peace.

It is really Sad. May the Almighty God grant his gentle Soul eternal rest and grant his family the patience and perseverance to go on. Ameen.

May his gentle soul find perpetual peace.

May his gentle soul rest in peace. "When i remember One Eye Marino water run away mi eyes. Aye! Aye!! Water run away mi eyes"

Adieu Loray.

May almighty God grant his family the fortitude to bear the loss and may his soul rest in perfect peace in Jesus mighty name...amen.

My heartfelt condolences on the passing of your father. May God grant you and your family comfort and strength during this difficult time.

May his soul rest in peace. Amen

May his soul rest in peace.

May his soul rest in peace. Amen

Eyyaa my good friend and rival goalkeeper both in Kwara tech and ABU Zaria... may his soul be granted a passport to Heaven. Amen..

Oh dear! May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.

In Loving Memory of my Uncle.
Your kindness spoke louder than words. You had a way of touching lives effortlessly.
Though death has taken you from our sight, it can never take you from our hearts.
I am grateful for every moment shared with you, even as I mourn the pain of goodbye.
May your soul find eternal rest sir, and May we find comfort in knowing that you lived a life that truly mattered.

If I had to choose a brother again, I’m convinced I would choose my brother over and over again. Engr. Toyin AyoBello, also known as “Loray” or “Lone Ranger” was a special human with an extraordinary heart. Growing up with “Loray’s Sister” as my identity will remain a cherished memory of my life. Numerous were the doors opened and journeys that could have been prolonged but were shortened by the efficacy of my brother’s name; all were hinged on his benevolent personality. He was a serial giver, a passionate gentleman — definitely my early-life idea of kindness.

My academic foray was memorable because “Loray” was my special Santa Claus. Beyond that, he was my confidant, my gist partner, as well as my quarrel mate. I can’t believe he won’t say “Kem Kem” anymore — that phrase that usually and magically ended every one of our heated conversations. I’m mortally saddened by your passing, beloved brother. Every minute brings your memory to my heart, and I’ve not mastered how to take or react to your absence. However, if there’s one chance to wish, I’d ask to live with you again. Please be my brother in the next life; I will definitely be “Loray’s Sister” again, and I believe the lives you influenced would want you around again as well.

I pray that God grants your soul rest among His beloved . Thank you, brother, for living a charitable life.

Adieu Loray!

Oh Loray, our towering goalkeeper in the ABU Soccer team in 1976. I remember our experience at the then University of Ife venue, during the West Africa University Games (WAUG) qualifiers. Loray was a phenomenon in the ABU main campus social circle. Great guy. I read about Loray's passing about 3 wks after I had spoken with him on phone. Funny enough, it was the first time after about 25years. I noticed he was kind of slow in speech but still tried to be Loray. Little did I know that will be our last conversation. May God bless his gentle soul and console his family.

A life well lived never truly ends. His love, values, and impact will continue through everyone he touched, especially his family. Sending you comfort, strength, and warmth 😔😔

Sending my condolences to the family. May the Lord grant him eternal rest and comfort your hearts.

May the good Lord rest his soul and continue to journey with the families in Jesus name. Amen