Deaconess Matilda Iyabode Gbemisola Sobogun

I am yet to come to terms with your departure,it still feels so untrue and hoping to wake up from this nightmare.

You were my mum's closest friend.I loved the love you both had for each other.
The honesty, friendship, sisterhood and bond was so inspiring and heartwarming.

I trust God that you are in a better place and you are done with your assignment on this side of the divide.

I miss not showing how much I loved you.It hurts to say goodnight but am assured 'All will be well '.

My siblings and I, love you so much.
Your bestie misses you a lot.

Sleep well dearest mum.Keep resting in Christ

Love you forever

A Tribute to My Beloved Mother-in-Love


With a heart full of both sadness and gratitude, I pay a tribute to my dear mother-in-love, who passed away peacefully in her sleep.

Mama was not just my mother-in-love; she was truly like a second mother to me — a woman whose quiet strength and deep kindness touched everyone around her. She carried herself with grace and humility, always choosing love and understanding over harsh words.

One memory that will forever stay with me is the beautiful family reunion we shared in Benin Republic in 2022. Mama’s joy was so evident that day. Surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and family, she laughed, told stories, and made sure everyone felt welcome and loved. That gathering wasn’t just about food and gist — it was about the unity and peace she had always prayed for in her family. That moment captured who she was: a peacemaker, a unifier, and a mother in every sense of the word. We were actually looking forward to the repeat this year before the rude shock.

Though her physical presence is no longer with us, her spirit lives on in the lessons she taught us — patience, humility, and above all, unconditional love. Her legacy is not written in grand gestures, but in the small everyday acts of care and the bonds she helped build among us.

We thank God for blessing us with her life and for allowing her to leave this world in peace. Mama has run her race and finished it well on the bossom of the Lord Almighty.

Rest in perfect peace, Mama (sincerely though for us to bade a farewell). Your love, your smile, and your memory will live in our hearts always.

Special Love from us
Abiola, Obaloluwa & Oluwadabirayo


ADIEU!!!

Tribute to my darling sister and friend, Mrs Maltida Gbemisola Sename Sobogun, mama So, my confidant, prayer partner, adviser and my close professional associate.Your death came as a rude shock to me, we still gisted on Monday 16/6/2025 and informed you that I am parking my load to my station at Erunwen to see you at the weekend. I didn't know that I would not hear your voice or see you again. it is well, oooo. I will greatly miss your sisterly love, care, humility, and your beautiful voice. God will be with your children and grandchildren you left behind. Your wishes for them will come to pass in Jesus' name. May your loving, caring, humble soul rest in perfect peace(Amen)Adieu! Mrs Maltida Gbemisola Sename Sobogun.

It was a great shock to hear about your call to glory. Mummy Sogbogun, a humble, loveable and God fearing aunty,sister, mother and grandmother gone to rest !!. It's well. You always show up at every celebration in ADETOLA FAMILY, we will miss you greatly. I could remember one of your sayings don't write yourself off when God has not done so. You have fought a good fight of faith, rest on daughter of Zion.

My very own Big Mummy, my big mummy for me and all my boys.”

it still feels unreal that you are gone. I can still hear your voice in my head calling me “my darling”.

You were more than just a mother figure; you were a true pillar for so many of us.

Growing up, your house was like a second home. No matter how many of us showed up, you welcomed everyone with warm hospitality and treated us like your own, you never voiced a complaint, no matter how difficult it was.

Your life was an example of love, humility, and sacrifice. You always had a wise word to share, and your smile could calm even the most troubled heart.

Thank you for being a blessing to me and to so many others. Thank you for the prayers, the silent support, and the lessons of love you taught without saying much.

As you rest now, may God’s light guide you home and may heaven reward you for everything you did on earth. You will always remain in my heart.

Rest well, Big Mummy.
We love you forever.

Your Darling Olasubomi Adetola

May the soul of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen

Big Mummy, as we fondly called you – or “Mummy for the boys”, as everyone knew you – your life was a beautiful example of selflessness, love, and sacrifice. You welcomed everyone with open arms, especially the boys, never minding the inconvenience it brought. Your house was a refuge, your words were wisdom, and your smile was peace.

I witnessed the true definition of sisterly bond through the way you and my mum conversed. How she's always saying, “Sister mi this,” “Sister mi that,” “Sister mi, Sister mi,” about everything. Sometimes I would jokingly say to her in Yoruba, “Eyin nikan ko le ni sister ooo”…😅

You cared deeply without ever expecting anything in return. Your ability to accommodate and provide for so many lives is the mark of a truly great heart. I remember how you would say to me, “Ti iya e ba ti disturb e, iwo sha pe mi – we will deal with her”….lol.

I will definitely miss how you called me “Oyin Bobo” and “My Oju’go.” We will miss your strong yet gentle voice, your prayers, and your silent unspoken support. Thank you for showing us what true love looks like.

May the light of God brighten your path to eternal rest, and may He reward you for all you did for us on earth. As we bid you goodbye, we will miss you deeply, but we will never forget you.

Rest well, our beloved Mummy for the Boys.

With love,
Your Oju’go —Oyinade Gilbert ADETOLA

I recall meeting Mama for the first time about the time of the passing of her husband, and I was struck quite plainly by her fortitude and stoic stature. This was about 24 years ago.

Mama's reflection on me, was through her son, Seyi, with whom I have developed a very close friendship. Upon Seyi and I's graduation, and upward journey in life, Mama's shadow, and her sonorous but telling voice never left us. She always prayed for us, and you were never in doubt about the sincerity of her ministrations.

Now Mama has left us, and we are naked. It is very painful. But we know she left us with kind memories, and most importantly, an exemplar of how to live - happily.

We intend to live like this and emulate her closely, and whenever we remember Mama, we would dance happily. And when our kids ask why we dance, we would explain to them, Mama Sho taught us how to be happy in a dignified way.

Dearest Sena Mi,I have fallen in love with you,since my childhood days,the way you joined the Dagbo family for the yearly harvest,with so much joy and energy,dancing to our ‘’Egun’songs,being your name sake was the sweetest,and how you just help me fight people,knowing well,I was wrong,and scold me afterwards,you will be dearly missed,your laughter,warm hugs,scolding and dance steps,with the bombastic side eyes,that you give,you were a typical African mother,I will miss watching those cheerful dance steps,Rest well Sena Mi,you will forever be missed🤗I will cherish,the memories,we made together forever,’repose en paix’ Matti.

Mama Sho❤️, It is with a heavy heart but with total submission to the will of our Lord that we accept he has decided to call you home. We miss you so much already and you have left a void that cannot be filled by many. As a family, we shared many good memories and I will not forget the special moments we shared on your last visit to the UK last summer in London in 2024. I was so eager to see you and spend time with you and even shared my marriage plans with you with a promise to make sure you attend…and you did.
I keep having flashbacks from the times you show compassion and love towards my family and many both in church and at social events. We will miss you dearly and we will continue to cherish the memories you left behind. May the good lord continue to give those you left behind the strength to bear this great loss. Rest in perfect peace IJMN. Amen 👍🏾🙏🏾👏🏾😇💯

On behalf of Sir and Lady Turton and family

May the almighty console and comfort the family!

My dearest Deconess, your death came to me as a rude shock. Still unbelievable!

You were a mother to all and a very devoted Christain. You’ve finished your assignment on earth.

Rest well with your maker. Till we meet a part no more.

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Mama, your warmth, resilience, and quiet elegance left an indelible mark on every heart you touched.
You lived with unwavering dignity, giving freely and lovingly from a heart that knew no bounds.
Your home was a haven—always open, always comforting.

We will miss you deeply and carry your memory with us.
Adieu, Ma. Thank you for the immeasurable impact you made on this side of eternity.

Mama Shysho and Yomi. I and the family are truly blessed to have met you and your impact in our life both directly and indirectly can only be fully weighed in Heaven and so I say adieu Ma and thank you for living so lovingly and purposefully.

Beautiful was her life. Humble,pleasant and full of love. Smiled always once one was sighted..indeed a great woman of faith, dedicated wife and mother....what a loss but surely an angel is now in heaven. Rest Iya Sho as I fondly called you....the news of your passing remains a SHOCK!
May God Almighty strengthen the everyone at this deep time...All yours shall be of Grace. Amen

*TRIBUTE TO A SISTERFRIEND*

How are the mighty fallen!!!!
Sistermi as I fondly call you, you have fought a good fight. You were a strong warrior of Christ.
Infact, Olorun mu olododo lo ki ojo ibi to de.
When we talked on Tuesday, the week you were called home, nobody on earth could have prophesied or told me that, it would be our last conversation, I wouldn't have believed.
Iku oro re da, isa oku isegun re da?
You were a sisterfriend indeed, you gave me your shoulder to lean on, you assisted me in fighting my battle.
God used you as a pillar of support for me and mine.
God, You are K A B I O O S I. Who can challenge your authority? NOBODY.
God grant you eternal rest, for many souls you have touched, and many tears you have wiped off people's faces.
Adeiu, first grandma to meet again at Jesus feet.
Mummy Debisi (second grandma )

I was deeply saddened to hear about the demise of Jolly mama. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. My thoughts are with you (Seyi) and the rest of the family during this difficult time.
May you find strength and comfort in the love that surrounds you." Just console yourself always with mama's sweet memories.

Mum, words alone cannot express how painfull your death has affected my reasoning about life but because I know one thing that your love for christ is
unquestionably and that same love you have for both your biological and adopted children which I am one of them. I just pray that your beautiful soul will continue to rest in the bosom of the Almighty IJMN 🙏

It saddens our heart to hear of your demise, but there's absolutely nothing to sorrow about, for we know that the whole company of heaven are rejoicing at your return back home.

The good quality of life you lived in Jesus Christ will continue to linger in our memories, we will continue to remember you as a disciplinarian and a cheerful giver.

Continue to rest our dear and wonderful sister, till we meet to part no more.

Youth Charity Band,

A tribute to a mother figure who provided shelter for me when i needed one. Though you have to rest but i celebrates the profound
impact of unconditional love and guidance you gave me as you girl child. I acknowledge your role in creating a safe haven and shaping my life with care and compassion even without biological ties.
I write this to appreciate your
strength, wisdom, and
nurturing spirit.
Thank you for accepting me has one of your children not minding that you don't know my people, thank you for the meal even when I come back from school and work tired, thank you for loving my kids.
Myself and the kids will sure miss you mum.

On behalf of the Olasogba’s family, mama was not ordinary neighbor but also a mother to us all . May almighty God grant her enteral rest .

Grandma you truly were a special woman!
You may have passed on but your memories would always live on with us. Thank you so much for the love and care you showed me. I miss your warm hugs and the way you always made me smile, even though you're in heaven, I still feel your spirit every day,missing you endlessly sweet grandmother, I will miss your delicious cooking and your comforting presence, you will forever remain in my heart.
Rest easy my champ 👑🕊️

Grandma, you were more than a granny to us, you took me like the daughter you never had, you cared for Gideon as a grandson, you gave us your all, you were always there for me, you stood by me in all my storms, you gave me strength when at my lowest, Matti like I fondly call you, you're indescribable, you're irreplaceable, your sudden home call is deep hearted pain but I find solace in the fact that I know that you're resting in the bossom of your maker.
I miss you my C-Caution, I miss your prayers, your love, your support, your motherly advice, your jokes above all your backing.
Sunre ooo Matilda Iyabode Senami Sobogun omo Dassi till we meet on the resurrection morning.
Adieu Mummy

Mama Shobogun. A kind-hearted and caring woman with an exceptional personality. I'm glad i got the pleasure of knowing you and interacting with you on multiple occasions. You opened the doors of your home to me and treated me like your kin. I'm choosing to remember you as the amazing woman you were, and i have no doubt you're dancing and interacting with the Big Man up there. Rest well, ma.

Accept my condolences Boss. Mom is now in a better place with the Lord

Accept my condolences. May her gentle soul continue to rest in perfect peace

A Tribute to Mama Matilda Sobogun

Dcnss. Matilda Sobogun was more than just my friend’s mom—she was a mother to many. Growing up, her home was always open to me. I remember how she welcomed me with warmth, fed me with love, and treated me like one of her own. Her kindness, strength, and gentle spirit left an imprint that will never fade.

To my dear friend Yomi and his brothers: I pray you find comfort in knowing that Mama Sobogun’s love still surrounds you. She may be gone from sight, but never from your lives. She’s watching over you with pride, and I believe strongly that God will grant you the desires of your hearts—just as she always hoped for each of you.

Her legacy lives on in your strength, unity, and love.

Rest well, Deaconess. You will always be remembered.

Tribute to a Remarkable Mother

It is with deep respect and sympathy that I offer this tribute to a woman whose life touched many, even those who may not have known her closely.
Mama was more than a mother—she was a matriarch, a guide, and a source of strength to her family. The values she instilled—love, discipline, kindness, and perseverance—live on so clearly in the life and leadership of her child, our boss. Through them, her legacy continues to impact all of us.
She raised a leader who is not only competent but compassionate, someone who carries wisdom, integrity, and humility—qualities that are surely rooted in her upbringing and example. That alone is proof of the kind of mother she was: one who sowed deeply and gave selflessly.

I pray may her gentle soul continue to rest on ijn(Amen)

You were such a kind, warm presence, not just to the Sobogun brothers, but to many of us who were lucky enough to know you. In many ways, you were a second mum to me too, and I’ll always be grateful for your words, and the way you made people feel at home. Rest well, Ma.
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The mother I know who trained me along with my senior brothers, I was the last born she never had but she ensured I became a better person by guiding me till I got to this stage. I will forever be indebted to you Mom. You are a mother and you will always be my mother because I call you my mother and you really stood by me. Brother Seun, Brother Seyi and even brother YOMI will always say mummy e Fi sile, Brother seun will say Michael shey o like Ara re. My wonderful brothers, we will see soon. May God Grant our mum eternal rest.

May God grant you eternal rest ma. Keep resting in the Lord’s Glory ma.

May your gentle soul continue to Rest in Peace mummy 🕊️💔

Mummy, thank you for being our Lagos mummy that year.
I praise God for the life you lived and the kindness you showed. Enjoy heaven and the presence of Jesus.

May her soul rest in perfect peace. Keep resting ma