Giles Omezi

October  26th, 1970 January  17th, 2025
Giles Omezi

About Giles

Giles Omezi was a man of extraordinary depth, grace, and refined taste. Born in Liverpool and raised between England and Nigeria, he carried a natural sophistication and deep faith that shaped his life and character. A devoted father and a born-again Christian who loved to worship, Giles cherished family and genuine friendships, bringing his perfectionist’s attention to detail and elegant sensibilities to everything he touched.
His passion for architecture and the creative use of space reflected his thoughtful nature and keen eye for beauty. Giles cultivated a unique ability to connect effortlessly with people from all walks of life—whether presidents or tradesmen—always valuing each person equally.
Deeply private yet radiating natural dignity, Giles lived with a rare blend of humility, joy, and purpose. He is survived by his three children, his sister, and numerous relatives and friends who loved him dearly.

Giles, you will be sorely missed and forever remain in our hearts.

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February 5, 2025
We met Giles through Chuka Mordi & it was always ‘Giles’ this & ‘Giles’ that. We must admit that we were expecting a quintessential Englishman with a name like Giles & to our surprise it was a guy with a surname Omezi..lol
Our friendship with Giles was easy, as it is with people you meet & just click with. With Chuka as our neighbour, our ground floor flat was the ‘passing through’ venue for Giles when he was staying with Chuka. He later became our upstairs neighbour at Cooper Rd & again he would often stop by going in & out. Like all easy friendships, we would often go long periods without speaking or seeing him, but would simply pick up where we left off when next we met. Through his battle with cancer, we spoke to him a couple of times, offering prayers & encouragement, but were often humbled & inspired by his unshakeable faith in Jesus.
He will be sorely missed. Rest in peace Giles
Audu & Julie Dankaro
February 4, 2025
Giles introduced me to the world of urban development in Nigeria. His work, knowledge and wisdom helped me with my research, but also created a foundation for where I am today. He was a good person that made time to nurture young minds. I am grateful for what he gave and may his soul rest in peace.

Giles, thank you and rest on.
Olamide Udoma-Ejorh
February 4, 2025
Rest in Peace, Giles.

Thank you for the friendship. Thank you for your selflessness, the unpaid consultancy for my project, your interest in our work in Ekiti, making the time to introduce me to interesting people.

May God accept you into his kingdom and comfort your family. Your memory will always be a blessing.


Journey well, brother. Peace and love.
Akin Oyebode
February 4, 2025
Giles and I met sometime in 2018. We were both passionate about making a difference with Technical and Vocational Education for youth development. I don’t have the words to express how I feel. Rest with the Lord dear friend
Terseer
February 3, 2025
Giles, I’m so sorry you’re gone; and also maybe I’m angry at you for checking out too soon. So many many memories. Meeting you for the first time in a cafe that Esohe pulled me along to, around the corner from the Nigeria high commission. Calling in on you in your office suite across from UCL. Hanging out with Kaye Whiteman in Bukka times. Hearing about a Nigeria I just missed, your train trips back from school and boat trip back from the UK. Hearing your encylopaedic downloads of what was in the heads of the superpermsecs who built Lagos. Doing your confirmation interview for your phd.Taking a road trip to Lokoja with Tobi. All the connections you helped me to make with goodwill and enthusiasm. Most of all the endless hours of conversations comparing notes about how to navigate policy and polity and get things done in these crazy times and places we deliberately look for. You had so many tribulations that you did not deserve and you weathered them with resilience and a sense of humour you never lost, even when we were in Lagos in October, when you were clearly in pain but we spent an evening at your place Not Talking About It and having a good time just being. My fellow traveller and friend. Will miss you, your avid curiosity, empathy, singularity, your integrity for good and strength in impossible stubbornness. You are leaving a huge space. Miss you man. Rest well.
Olly Owen
February 1, 2025
It is still very shocking to know you have gone. Giles was such a dynamic architect with dep interest in people and places.He was always all about improvement and making things sustainable. I remember you well in studio and seriousness and wanting to meet deadlines and going round to check what others are doing.May the God Almighty bless your path home in the beyond.You indeed lived ,loved and lit the world in your own way.


Soji Ilumoka-Archi 86 mate
Olusoji ILUMOKA
January 28, 2025
My brother Giles, it’s such a difficult feeling realizing you have left this realm and we won’t be able to meet up for those rich and real brotherly discussions about life , architecture and faith in God. This faith that had been seeking us all finally fully embraced you as you opened up your heart and intellect and placed your trust and hope in the one who knows all things. While this was not the plan we had we give God all the glory for his plan.

My memory of our brotherhood from our youthful days in Unilag as classmates and roommates remain fondly in my heart. As we grew as men, got married, became fathers and husbands and progressed in career our paths always kept us in each other’s lives. However, it was in the last two years that this bond grew much stronger as a third strand in our cord brought us closer together in hope and faith. God speed Giles as your rejoice with the saints triumphant.

Jide Alade
January 28, 2025
Adieu “Professor” Giles, it was an honour to have been a part of your journey, and you will be fondly remembered. I will most miss our discussions on Nigeria’s unfulfilled intellectual potential and your boundless enthusiasm. Rest in peace dude…

Leslie Ohomele
Leslie Ohomele
January 28, 2025
I first met Giles at a best friend's house in London in the summer of 2001. I had just returned to the UK after 7 years in Lagos. We were both architects so we hit it off immediately, gisting far too much about architecture while everyone else was inside the party.
Armed with an Obama smile, Giles made the art of conversation a thing of beauty. He was so gracious in manner; a gentleman through and through. I felt there was something he saw in me, and likewise.
It was no surprise, in 2008, with his big heart for Nigeria, he invited me to join his firm, Laterite, in the UK, and later STRATA DB in Nigeria, as a co-director.
No friend had ever done that for me, but Giles did. He would say: 'I'll fly you in to Nigeria, we have to see the Governor.' 'We need to visit some contacts in Amsterdam!' Can you visit the British Museum for a meeting without me?'
I came to find that his 'big game' intelligence and networking skills were second to none. He seemed to know every topic of discussion and knew exactly who to speak to.
The highlight was when we interviewed some of the top architects in the world for the Abuja Technolgy Village concept masterplan. At the time, the international competition included Rem Koolhaas, Lord Richard Rogers, Steven Ehrlich, Buro Happold, and so on. How he got all these names into one room remains a mystery to me. Remarkably, he could pull anything off! That was Giles Omezi! My Bro!
Our friendship enabled us spend long hours talking, dining, driving, working, dreaming, praying. The list goes on.
When I visited him last December at Gozika's, he remained brave and confident. I prayed my hardest. He hugged his hardest. Not sure I'll meet this kind of a person again. One of a kind.
My real joy is that you were a Believer.
Enjoy Heaven!
We will gist again.
Tochukwu Ikeyina
January 27, 2025
Giles =
Unique
Quirky
Absent-minded
Determined
Resilient
Funny
Present
Focused
Proud of his heritage
Rooted in his heritage
Loving
Embracing
Refreshing
Stubborn
Perfectionist
Visionary
Fearless...Naija no easy but he dey der!!
Persistent
Highly Intelligent
A brand representative of Idumuje
With each of his footsteps he left an indelible mark
It is impossible to meet Giles and not note him, or want to know him more
He had faith and this sustained and soothed him when he needed it most.
Sister Natasha, our dear sons Ifeanyi and Mas and daughter Lady Laniya, May that faith and the positive memories of him provide you continuous joy, light, hope and strength, as he would have wanted. But also know there are many who are there to support and help. Beloved cousin Giles, there was a reason we randomnly saw at Abuja airport in October 2023. We laughed, gisted and complained about the spiciness of food and how it was affecting our stomach. You said you were returning for a medical diagnosis...but not in our wildest thoughts did we think the worse. But it prompted me to also have my medical check, and for that I give you thanks. Stay blessed and rest in peace lots of Love, Oby (daughter of Aunty Jo's Omezi) and family xxx
Oby aligbe
January 27, 2025
Words fail me to talk about this wonderful man and friend , I am grateful to have known you and Tash and be a part of your journey. But the corruptible must put on incorruptible,even death will be swallowed up in victory. You made it with the Lord - so we continue to run the race set before us until we meet again at His feet - Selah Dr Jo Red Deer Canada
Jo Ojadi
January 27, 2025
Gilesooooooooo, my friend, my brother, Vanny's besto!!!! I have been dragging this out for a few days, but here goes....I knew you for just coming up to 30 years, from Cheptsow road, to Baker Street, to Fleet Street, West Ken, Lekki to Ikoyi.......hmmmm I am awash with grief!! I am thankful for the Gift of you Giles, the consummate gentle man, my gist partner and two way therapist, we discussed ALL.. the one who taught me mental broken up!!! All the laughs and tears, triumphs and failures, we did them all. You are loved my brother, then, now and forever... always in our hearts, We will never forget you, So sad Isla did not get to know you better :-) you would have enjoyed who she is becoming. You mean so much to a lot of us more than you knew, I have dug through all the phones, can't find any of our pictures, :-). I know that you are in a better place.
Tasha..... I am so so sorry.
Adieu Gilesooooo, till we see again, say hi to Rhire for me, he pops in my mind from time to time. I will "mentally" :-) miss you.
Feyi Akinrinlola
January 26, 2025
In Loving Memory Of Our Dear Friend And Brother, Giles Omezi.

I met Giles Omezi in 1981 as Form 1 students at Federal Government College (FGC) Ilorin. We were in the same boarding house, School House and as fate would have it, we were in the same room (“Room 4 Upstairs” as we called it back then) for the 5 years of our stay there.

Giles was one of the lucky few who always knew what he wanted to be, an Architect. From as early as I remember Technical Drawing (TD) was in my view his favourite subject. Giles had a somewhat blasé attitude to school routines such as; afternoon and evening prep, siesta time, house chores etc. As expected he got into a fair amount of trouble over these with the attendant punishment that comes with disregarding school rules. These never served as deterrence to Giles. He had an unbreakable spirit and back then he was care free and I sometimes wished I could worry less about things like him. Giles always saw the funny side of life and I honestly can’t recall witnessing him getting angry. Back then, even as teenagers, Giles had an entrepreneurial streak and easily earned himself the title, “Ogidi Merchant”.

After leaving secondary school, Giles and I went off to different universities and we lost touch till I ran into him in November 2015 in the lounge at Muritala Mohammed International Airport Lagos. The chance meeting reunited our friendship and we kept in touch since then. The last time Giles and I met was in January 2023. He called to let me know he was in Lagos for a few days and he wanted us to catch up. I never miss an opportunity to have a good laugh and this was always guaranteed anytime we meet over drinks and a meal. So, on January 12, 2023 we met at Z Kitchen in Victoria Island at about 5PM we had some good food and drinks and great conversation and hearty laughs ………. I didn’t see this coming ……. that this would be the last time I’d see you physically and have a good laugh.

Rest in peace my dear friend, Giles Omezi, like I said, I didn’t see this coming as I didn’t know you were battling colon cancer and neither did our other classmates of 86’ Set. So as expected the news of your passing on came as a rude shock to us.

On behalf of the entire class of FGCI 1986 Set, we wish you a peaceful journey and may God grant you eternal rest. We pray to God to comfort the loved ones you left behind.

Lenin Oaiya
For and on behalf of FGC Ilorin 1986 Set

Lenin Oaiya For FGCI 1986 Set
January 26, 2025
Giles. It still seems so surreal that he's gone. I think of Natasha I think of Giles. Bayswater, Christmas dinner (courtesy of Aunty Bev :-) ), Russell Square, Christmas in Milton Keynes, his wedding... The memories flooding back... It's still hard to process, that he's gone. But the memories live on, memories of an immensely gifted, sensitive, thoughtful, intelligent, responsible, focused, cultured, articulate, reflective, insightful witty brother, father, cousin, friend. But most importantly, a man of God & that's our hope, our comfort, that he's at peace now, no longer in pain, but asleep until Christ's return. Rest easy Giles.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 - 13 Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. 14 For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. 15 According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. 16 For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. 18 Therefore encourage one another with these words.
Chinyelu
January 26, 2025
In Loving Memory of Giles Omezi

Giles, writing this feels almost unbearable.

Your name, always intertwined with Tasha’s, echoes endlessly in my mind. inseparable—two names forever etched in my heart. I can’t help but think of my dear sister, Victoria, your stepmother, who passed just months ago. She adored you and Tasha, the children she never had. I’m thankful she was spared the heartbreak of losing you.

I cannot recall a conversation with My big sister Victoria where your name wasn’t lovingly mentioned. You were her pride, her joy. Tears well up as I remember our last long phone call in October. Though we didn’t speak often, whenever we did, the hours slipped away in conversation.

Giles, you carried yourself with such grace, elegance, and charm. Your towering presence and sophistication lit up every room. As an architect, your brilliance shone brightly, leaving an undeniable mark on your field. As family, you were kind, compassionate, and deeply loved. As a father, you were extraordinary, devoted to your children, especially Tobi, who was your eldest and needed more guidance.

You were far too young to leave us, and the pain of your loss is immeasurable. But our faith gives us comfort that we will meet again to part no more .

Kachifue! dearest Giles. You will always be in our hearts.

With love,
Valerie Azinge
Valerie Azinge
January 26, 2025
So it is true I find it difficult to believe that you are gone,I'm still waiting for someone to tell me that it's a prank, my 8 years of working with you I never regret it you have been a good and wonderful boss to me,you help me you encourage me you take me as your blood, you did not see me as a commoner, you take me as your family, I will forever miss you,my Uncle Giles Omezi

YOUR HOUSE KEEPER
RACHAEL A'ARON
Rachael Aaron
January 25, 2025
Giles Omezi

I must write with such a mix of feelings.
Yet my heart knows well that the Lord God has treated us with great kindness in this.

Therefore I thank the Lord Jesus Christ…
For your life, and your new life in God; your Father
For your joy being a father of three children
For your professional fulfilment and successes
For the protection of your sensitive nature by a deeply caring big sister; Natasha
For cousins and family who were there till the end
For the hope we have in continuing life and laughter …in another time and another place

Thanks be to our Heavenly Father, because he’s got you, he’s got Tash, he’s got all your family, he’s got us all; who cling to his love.

It is well.
Funke Alabi
January 25, 2025
Still finding difficult to believe that my amiable, humble, caring, & loving boss. Mr. Giles Omezi D. O. Is gone. I will miss him a lot. Rest on!
Martins Akogbe A
January 25, 2025
I met Jiles and Natasha when I visited my twin sister ( their stepmother).
Jiles, a tall soft spoken young man was very loving and a darling to be with.
He was also very smart and very caring.
He went on to become a very successful entrepreneur.
With his success, he took care of everyone around him.
He took care of my twin sister when she fell ill, paying the caregiver and medical bills with the sister Natasha.
He continued taking care of my twin sister even on his sick bed.
We will always remember him for his loving kindness and his amiability.
May his soul continue to rest in perfect peace in the bosom of the Lord Almighty.
Victor Azinge
Victor Azinge
January 25, 2025
Many years ago, Giles accompanied me on a pastoral visit to hospital. I could tell that he felt so much compassion for this patient we were visiting and whom he hardly knew. Later on, we decided to buy them some food from a nearby outlet, and then we prayed. This was such a profound and cherished experience that showed me Giles' magnanimous heart. Recently, when I visited him, he regaled me with stories about his experiences in Nigeria, and through it all, he was still providing for a number of people. He didn't have to, but his beautiful heart could not handle seeing a needy person go without. Truly, Giles had a pastoral heart, which just came naturally. Those who know him will understand what I'm talking about. He spoke about forgiveness and practised it as a Christian virtue, which we should all emulate. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Adieu Giles. We shall meet again in glory with great joy.
Pastor Joe
Joseph JesuLoba
January 25, 2025
Gilles My dearest brother, wetin I wan talk, what can I say again. Yet another Iroko tree has fallen after my twin, your cousin Chu-chu left. Whenever we were together I sensed he was quietly chilling with us as I once told you.
I simply thank God, for everything thing and I mean everything. Since the 90’s you and I have been inseparable. From when I owned a PUB, to my restaurant in Brixton, Hendon , old Kent Road , We followed each other to naija, as you ran things in Edo state , I set up places in VI at landmark beach very close to your architectural firm. I would come to your office and you would breeze by to the beach to hangout with me at Cogito. It was your house or mine, your business or at mine. Then ultimately when I told you I was going to build a hotel in Ghana, you took it upon yourself to come with me to site and ultimately designed the hotel. I am grateful to God I have immortalised you through that design . As I write, I am in the Executive Suite in the hotel which will now be renamed GILLES SUITE.
The place stands out magnificently and it’s even more special to me right now. I remember our last meeting and conversation at Gozika’s house where you personally opened the doors to let me in. You told me “It’s now in God’s hands “ and when I went out with Goz to get your food at the supermarket, we both instinctively knew you were saying your good byes. When I got back we gisted as only us can and made jokes about all the beers we drank together. We agreed that put together, we could fill a small lake with beers between us . We laughed, we lived , we studied, we reminisced and we rolled through life in moderation but determination and great success . I am grateful for the opportunity and may the angels guide you straight to heaven where our other brother Chuchu and your parents await you with open arms in the presence of our Lord.
Kodi ezigbo nwanne k’odiwa. Goodnight till it’s my call. Keep an eye down on me my brothers. It’s not the same place without you two . Never will be.

I will not question God but this one pain me reach bone .
Thanks for the time and love .

Popee
Pope Mbaeri
January 25, 2025
Dearest 'lil cuz - Giles. "Big sis" you used to call me, and I'll smile...

Smart, insightful, intelligent, ambitious, deeply private, peace loving, always respectful and caring family man. These positive adjectives are not enough to describe you. For the past year, your pain was apparent and the news of the diagnosis was a shock, unreal, surreal, simply unbelievable. But it was true and you held strong, positive and prayerful inspite all the challenges.When told you were responding to treatment I believed God will deliver on our family's prayers. But He knew best and didn't want to prolong what you were going through. No words can express the deep sense of loss our family feel. Most importantly, no one can imagine the numbing pain your 'twin' sister 'Tasha and your son, Tobi is going through. You were always together, united as one. So now, you are with your parents - at peace. To quote 'Tasha's words "they are all having a party without me", I can believe it. Knowing your father, my beloved sociable and dynamic uncle David, (one of my mum's favourite cuz), with your step mum Vicki, uncle introduced me to cornflakes with tinned pears and condensed milk for breakfast, as well as taking me to a couple of Nigerian parties in Liverpool with them, my 'lil brother, you will party. You will also be rejoined with your dignified and deeply private mum, my Aunty Bev, whom I squatted with for weeks (months?) in Luton and taught me how to make fast food from frozen packages after work. Your parents divided their genes equitably. You - uncle David, as handsome but taller. 'Tasha - Aunty Bev. Her carbon copy. So we will not say 'goodbye' but 'au revoir' - we shall all see again. Until then, just like your parents, you will always remain in our hearts and be sorely missed. Rest well dear one.
Joy Ogbechi - nee Aligbe/Omezi
January 24, 2025
Dear Giles,

It is with a heavy heart that I write this tribute following your birth to eternal life on 17th January 2025. My heart is aching with the loss of a remarkable and resilient friend and brother.

My heart had been heavy with the news of your illness since January last year. I am going to miss all our conversations and the chats. You were so full of life that not a soul who heard us talking on the phone would have the inkling that you were not feeling well. My great friend Emeka Chime always asked after you and prayed for you from the moment I told him about your diagnosis. On the day you passed, we were both talking about you and I actually called you twice and left a voice note for you, not knowing you had passed a few hours earlier ☹ You can imagine the shock when I told him about your passing. To think that Emeka never met you and I have not seen you in over 45 years is unbelievable!!! But distance was never an issue as we had several discussions over the last year.

What really amazed me was the enthusiasm and optimism you had on life as that is what kept you going. We had plans but God knows best. I will always remember you and I thank your sister Natasha, who was the path through which I virtually met you, for the extreme love she showered on you. She is simply amazing!!!

Throughout your illness, you showed immense courage and grace. Even in the face of tremendous adversity, your faith remained unshaken, and your spirit unbroken. You faced each day with a strength that inspired me. Your passing leaves a void, but your legacy of resilience with that loud laughter of yours will live on in my heart.

I prayed fervently for your recovery almost every day, and I was very optimistic, but I now find solace in the belief that you have gone to a better place. Though my knowledge is imperfect, I trust in God’s divine plan. My prayer now for your family, especially your lovely Natasha, is that God gives them the grace to accept this loss and find comfort in the memories they all shared with you.

I pray that God’s presence overshadows you where you are now and that all of us that love and care for you get the strength and courage to accept God’s will. As we mourn your birth to eternal life, we will also celebrate the beautiful life you lived. May your family find strength in each other and in the knowledge that you are now at peace, embraced by the eternal love of God with no more pain.

May God bless your entire family. May God’s face shine upon you and give you peace. Giles, you will be missed, but your spirit will always be with me. Till we meet again, I love you bro!!!
Chidi Umeano
January 24, 2025
Tobi, I am so sorry for you loss and I have no words but to pray for you and your siblings. May the good Lord provide all of you with strength and carry this burden for all of you. May the good Lord bring peace and calm to all of you during this painful time. Amen. Tobi I am here for you. Stay strong brother and stay strong for your siblings.
Segun Tytler
January 24, 2025
The 'Great David Omezi'.....although we missed meeting each other by a few years at Akoka, I guess a meet-up was bound to happen sooner or later. From the day our paths crossed at Holbrook House, Plaistow, you became a concrete positive constant both in my professional and personal lives.

Your passing hurts deep and leaves us with many questions. Questions that readily find their answers in the journey you went through, a journey that brought you a depth of maturity and peace many of us on this side sorely lack.

As I commensurate with your family and all who's lives you've been an invaluable part of it is my prayer that the Lord teaches us to number our days that we might apply our hearts unto wisdom.

The truth of the word can sure be tough - "to die is gain".

GDO.... God bless you.
Ninah Nimi Briggs
January 24, 2025
Words fail me….
Giles you are forever in our hearts …
Blessedly in the embrace of Christ 🙏🏽
Stella O. Ejenavi
January 24, 2025
I am deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend. Having known him for over two decades, his presence in my life was a gift I will always cherish. In Igbo spirituality, we understand that the journey does not end here; the soul transitions to join the ancestors under the watchful eyes of Chukwu, where it continues to guide and protect us. May his spirit find peace among them, and may his memory remain a blessing to all who knew him. Journey well, my friend. Udo!
Chioke Da Silva
January 24, 2025
Psalm 65:1

Rest in perfect peace, Giles!

William Ernest Etim-Bassey
January 24, 2025
Giles,
An embodiment of true leadership and class. You didn’t say too much, but your presence and occasional nod spoke volumes. Thank you for affecting the souls you encountered positively, and through this transition to Glory, the lasting legacy will echo throughout your linage. Rest in peace.

With Gratitude.
Edward Bassey-Henshaw
January 24, 2025
First of all thank you for the wonderful gift of my Godson Tobi💖 thank you for being an awesome father and provider! Rest in power Giles, believing God’s got u and will look after surround and love those you left behind. Rest well🕊️✨✨
Temi Awosika
January 24, 2025
Giles, your departure was sudden and very shocking, as there was no indication of any sort that it was impending. We weren't really close at FGC, Ilorin, but there was something about you that communicated dignity and self-assurance, which commanded respect. You were a good man! May your soul rest in peace and may God comfort Natasha, your family and all who knew and loved you.
Muyiwa Aderoju
January 24, 2025
Giles, I remember you from‘back in the day’ in Federal Government College Ilorin, kwara State, Nigeria 🇳🇬. I always considered you as a good 👍 friend Rest in Peace 🙏.
Ojong McMoli
January 24, 2025
Gee-Lesi like I always called you. I knew you when as 10 year olds we became friend at FGC Ilorin and subsequently became my brother whom I could confide in even though we saw rarely. I will always remember the times I spent with you and Tasha, while at Auchi Polytechnic and how as young adults we shaped our future as regards how we saw life’s values as the simplicity of man. When I was at YABA Tech and you at Unilag we always tried to catch up especially late at night whilst you were working at the Archi building catching up and enjoying late night early morning fresh air. The last time I saw you was when we bumped into each other at an alternative power solution event and we spent a few minutes catching and telling each other that we had gone through some health challenges and we were both fine, promising to catch up a few days later which never happened. How I wish I had called and had that breakfast meeting we both agreed to, it would have been remarkable and would have given each other the strength and support we always did. I will miss you my brother and my friend and I can just imagine Tasha now. I pray that God give Tasha the strength through this and grant you eternal rest in His bosom. Good night forever Gee-Lesi my brother Rest well
Uade Ahimie
January 24, 2025
Giles,
What a gentleman; What a shocker!
Sleep well buddy and may the Almighty truly grant you eternal rest 🙏🏾
Leo Adekoya
January 24, 2025
“Farmer Giles”
This is so sad to hear that you have left us.

I recall the last time we all hung out - lots of gist, laughter and general discussions about plans for the immediate future. Little did I know that we would be here, barely 2yrs later!

May your kind, gentle and generous soul rest in perfect, perfect peace.

May God give your sister, my dear friend Tasha, the strength to get through these very difficult times.

May your family find comfort in the fact that you served a living God faithfully.

Sincerest condolences from Henry and I to the entire family.
Chizzy Menkiti
January 24, 2025
Lost beyond words learning of Giles's passing. He was such a cool dude right from secondary school (FGC Ilorin) to University of Lagos (Unilag) and us meeting up again in the UK. I remember our meeting at King's Cross station years ago. Though we had not spoken for a long while, Giles had always been a peaceful, ever smiling gentleman. You will be sorely missed bro. You fought a good fight. Your crown awaits you.
Rest in perfect peace brother.
Lolu Oluwaniyi
January 24, 2025
Giles the aptly named man! A special breed of a human; full of purpose, integrity, humility and a commanding presence.

I recall telling you in one of our many conversations that my early memory of us holidaying at Uncle Goode’s was of you bent over books studying and you laughingly blamed it on your dad. You remained a deep thinker who approached life with a level of seriousness and passion that commanded respect from both young and old. I saw this during your undergrad days in Unilag and the brief stint you did in IUDU London branch. You brought solutions where they were needed. It was the same seriousness and passion that you brought to your job as an Architect and the built environment. I remember attending one of your think tank events about Lagos as a mega city, in London and was blown away by the number and calibre of people in the room. You held court! That was a profound moment of reality that our Gilly has grown and become a giant in his chosen profession.

More recently, we bonded again over your illness. We spoke, prayed, laughed and exchanged messages. I was so gong ho about your recovery and looked forward to your testimony and thanksgiving. Alas! God in His infinite wisdom knew best and wanted His golden boy home. Our loss is heaven’s gain and that gives me strength.

I pray God’s strength for our ‘gem’ Tasha, your children, the wider family and friends. May God grant you eternal rest.

You fought a good fight. Now rest in peace Gilly!
Osita Udenson
January 24, 2025
From the day you took me in at your Chepstow road flat, you have been a blessing to me and my family. All the mentoring, non judgmental advice and kindness you showed is etched in our hearts forever. Your passing hurts so much, where will I run to when I get into trouble? I take solace in the fact that you are in a better place and the suffering has stopped. Rest in peace dear older brother till we meet again.
Vandefan Gemade
January 23, 2025
My heart 💔 is sad, especially for my sister-friend Natasha, who has always spoken fondly and protectively of her sibling-companion Giles. I've known Giles as "Natasha's brother". We met once or twice when I visited Natasha's flat. It's sad to see that you have gone, but glad to know that you are with our Lord and Saviour. You fought a good fight, but you have now finished your race. Well done, Bro! Till we all meet again. Your presence will be missed. ♥️
Davida Ademuyiwa
January 23, 2025
Giles, a gentle giant of guy. We connected in a kind and gentle way that did not need a daily meeting but every time we reconnected, it was like time had not moved at all. You my brother will be sorely missed. Big guy… big heart…big smile… Rest on bro! Rest on.
Wole Awosika
January 23, 2025
Fondest memories of you I will forever cherish.
Rest in peace my dearest in law!🙏🕯💙
Adeola Adebiyi
January 23, 2025
You were as unique as your name, Giles. For so many of us, the name ‘Giles’ didn’t just mean a person—it meant you. You had a quiet strength, a way of commanding a room even when you spoke very little. Knowing ‘Tasha meant knowing you. The two of you seemed inseparable, always looking out for each other with a bond that seemed unbreakable. I recall with warmth, our early days, especially those initial meetings in your Westbourne Park attic flat; You, often bent over your drawing board, fully immersed in your studies to become the remarkable architect you were destined to be.

Life took us on different journeys, and our paths diverged for almost two decades. Yet when we reconnected in Lagos, it felt as if no time had passed. We laughed and commiserated over our shared experiences, reflecting on the bittersweet joys and struggles of life in a nation that gave us both delight and shege! It feels like only yesterday that we gathered to mark your 50th birthday during the lockdown. Despite the distance and restrictions, that virtual gathering was filled with joy and warmth, a testament to the bonds you cultivated over the years. That day, my relationship with your family deepened, extending to Ubani who orchestrated our more meaningful meetings when he visited. Otherwise, we caught fleeting glimpses of each other—usually at the Lagos airport, and our last conversation still stays with me. You expressed concerns about securing quality healthcare for your newly relocated family, and we agreed I’d help make connections when the time came.

Regret lingers in moments like these, with the inevitable “what ifs” left unanswered. But the Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom, has called you to His side. It was your time to rest, and I trust that His timing is perfect, even when we do not understand it. So, rest in peace, dear Giles. Rest in perfect and eternal peace. The memories of your quiet brilliance will forever remain in our hearts.
Ike Ilegbune
January 23, 2025
Dear Giles, although I only met you once, I heard a lot of great things about you. You most definitely were an amazing soul. Now, you rest in the bosom of Your sweet Saviour Jesus Christ. I pray that your darling sister Natasha and the entire family and friends be comforted and strengthened in Jesus Name 🙏🏾💐

Rest well Giles
Mosun Coker
January 23, 2025
My Big Brother from another mother!

Giles! As I write this, I can almost hear how I used to call your name whenever we get together for a chat. Your presence, wit, and inspirational soul will be missed forever.

Until we meet again….
Chez Aboh
January 23, 2025
I am not sure if we ever met one on one, apart from places with mutual friends. I however have heard so much good stuff about you. You have gone too soon! My prayers are with your sister Natasha and your family. I pray that the Holy Spirit will put His arms of love and comfort around them. Sleep on brother.
Praise Olatona
January 23, 2025
...still feels unreal.
Thank you for everything!
May your soul continue to rest in peace.
Peace Edokpolor
January 23, 2025
I spoke with you on telephone just once. I never had the opportunity to meet physically with you, but you came across as a man who was caring and deeply committed to relationships. You took care of my sister Vikki who you took as your step mother. To put smiles on peoples faces and touch lives positively is the greatest measure of ones character. Rest peacefully dear Giles. May God reward you with a place in heaven 🙏
Jerry Azinge.
January 23, 2025
Giles I am deeply saddened by your passing bro, you were a faithful friend and brother to me. You were very supportive and always had my interests in consideration. I pray that your path remains blessed ,guided and guarded by the Grace of God Amen. However I will always remember your kindness and your depth of knowledge ,your belief in our ability as Africans to achieve monumental and historic feats. Your sketches and ideas were the first beginnings of Museum of west African museum concept. You designed and built a masterpiece in Benin city which is a model Technical college in West Africa today, the Benin technical college. You loved education and educating people. You designed the prototype for the Primary health care centres in Edo state today and over 60 centres have been built with your unique design of sustainability integrating solar powered systems. Giles millions will benefit from your work and kindness. May all of your good work become a cascade of blessings to smooth your path as you continue your journey my friend turned brother. May those who really loved you in your family find comfort in your kind legacy you bequeath to us all.Amen
Enotie Ogbebor
January 23, 2025
May his gentle soul continue to rest in peace 🙏 Amen 🙏 Amen 🙏. May the lord guide and protect this children 🙏 Amen. May the lord comfort his family. Amen 🙏.
OLADIPO FADEYI
January 23, 2025
My dearest Giles…
It pains me so very deeply to write this message but so very important to me to honor the man you were.
You touched our lives so deeply, a friend and dear dear big brother. Your kindness and generous spirit resonated so deeply with us. All your visits to abuja sitting around our kitchen table telling us about your day and reminiscing with Van about your London days. You had a peaceful and comforting presence. The very best friend Van could ever have. I’m so sad, so very sad… I can’t believe I won’t see you again. I’m comforted by the assurance that a soul and spirit as gentle, kind and loving as yours will surely be in heaven resting.
We love and miss you dearly. 💔💔💔💔💔
Rest in peace, you most assuredly deserve that.
Koko Ikpe-Gemade
January 23, 2025
I remember the day you surrendered your life to Jesus and you came forward to me to pray 🙏 and you put your pack of cigarettes into my hands, I wasn’t too shocked especially as I gave up smoking myself the day I surrendered my life and we had a good laugh about that when I told you my story and it’s been a great friendship since then but we haven’t kept in touch lately. I was totally distraught when I heard about your transition to glory to a place where there’s no more pain. However I will miss you and so will your family and all those you have touched their lives in an incredible way because of who you were to many of us. I pray for your Sister, Natasha, and your family for God’s comfort and God’s grace and peace for you all. You will be sorely missed.
May your memories be forever a blessing. Adieu
Ps Muyiwa Adeola
January 23, 2025
Cousin Giles, I am so heartbroken. I have no words 💔
Chichi Daniel
January 23, 2025
My Big Bro Giles, Love you plenty. Always wonderful memories. Eternally Blessed you are.
Buife.
January 23, 2025
Rest in Peace Brother. I thought you were getting better. Rest in peace!!! This is a hard one. Life!
Oswald Osaretin Guobadia
January 23, 2025
Sad to hear - my fellow Architect, you will be solely missed. But joy that you knew the Lord and heaven has gained a precious one - adieu! Comfort to all and family.
Helen Menkiti
January 23, 2025
Not enough words.. My confidante, My close friend, My brother. Love always 🩵
Marion Ayonote
January 23, 2025
May his lovely soul rest in peace.
Chidi
January 23, 2025
Giles...you were a brother and an exceedingly wonderful friend!
Till we meet again, continue to rest in Christ.
❤️
Paul Atiyota

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