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Omosere Abifarin, beloved wife, mother, teacher, preacher, and servant of God, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, at UVA Haymarket Hospital in Haymarket, Virginia. Known to everyone who loved her simply as Omo, she lived with extraordinary grace, unshakeable faith, and a joy so visible it literally showed in the way she walked.
Born on February 2, 1971, in Takoma Park, Maryland, to Emmanuel Konyeshi and Gloria Alile, Omo was raised in Lagos, Nigeria, the fourth of six children, in a home deeply rooted in faith and family. She came to the United States in her college years, settling in Altamonte Springs, Florida, where in 1991 she met the man who would become her husband, Kunle Abifarin, at a young adults meeting at Orlando Christian Center. They were married in 1995 and built a life together defined by love, laughter, and an unwavering commitment to God and family.
Omo was a woman of remarkable range. She earned her degree in Management Information Systems and built a career in Project Management before making one of the most selfless decisions of her life: setting aside her professional ambitions to homeschool her three sons from 2007 to 2023, guiding each of them through high school with patience, dedication, and more than a little humor. She served as director of a local chapter of Classical Conversations, pouring her heart into the broader homeschooling community alongside her own family. When her youngest was ready to return to a traditional school setting, Omo turned a new page entirely, discovering a passion for cybersecurity, earning her certification, and teaching Security+ and Network+ before joining Freddie Mac in Haymarket, Virginia, where she worked in issues and risk management.
Her professional achievements, though impressive, were only one dimension of who she was. From the moment she joined Living Faith Church in 2001, Omo made clear she was not there to sit in a pew. She served faithfully in children’s ministry for years, ensuring that every parent who walked through the church doors could worship freely, trusting their little ones were in safe and loving hands. She went on to serve in the SOZO ministry, where she helped individuals encounter the love of God in deeply personal and transforming ways. She graduated from the church’s Bible school, which equipped her to preach the Word of God with confidence and authority. And alongside her dear friend Francesca Boateng, she co-founded SpeakWell, a program dedicated to coaching teenagers and young adults to find and use the power of their own voices.
Omo had a gift for shifting the atmosphere of any room she entered. She came bearing joy, warmth, and an endless supply of encouragement for whoever needed it most. She was quick to laugh, impossible to forget, and utterly devoted to the people she loved. Ask anyone who knew her how she was doing, and they will tell you exactly what she always said: “I am blessed and highly favored.” She meant it every single time.
Omosere Abifarin is survived by her devoted husband of thirty years, Kunle Abifarin; her three sons, Seun, Deji, and Zie Abifarin; her mother-in-law, Ayodele Abifarin; her sisters, Dr. Stella Nnadi, Nne Edowande, and Adesua Ojumola; her brother, Emmanuel Konyeshi; her sister-in-law, Bunmi Abifarin-Morgan; her brothers-in-law, Muyiwa Abifarin, Dr. Yemi Oyeniyi, and Dr. Israel Emmanuel; their spouses, Rudolph Morgan, Cameo Abifarin, and Deaconess Yemi Oyeniyi; her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law on her side, Samantha Konyeshi, George Edowande, and Ope Ojumola; her beloved nephews, Michael Konyeshi, David Nnadi, Nosa Edowande, and Ayomide Ojumola; her beloved nieces, Zara Konyeshi, Esosa Edowande, Ayooluwa Ojumola, Olivia Abifarin, Grace Abifarin, Ronke Morgan, and Kunmi Morgan; her cherished cousins; and her sisters from another mother, Francesca Boateng, Grace Yum, Christine Billings, and Sarah Safreddo.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmanuel Konyeshi and Gloria Alile; her beloved brother, Chimdike Konyeshi; and her father-in-law, Ayotunku Abifarin.
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My heart is heavy, yet full of gratitude for your life. Truly, life is not measured by duration but by donation — and you donated yours to Christ and to people.
You lived to expand the Kingdom of God and your love for mankind was undeniable. Last year in North Carolina, I looked you in the eyes and promised I’d be at your residence on my next trip. I never imagined that promise would go unfulfilled on this side of eternity. Please forgive me.
Heaven gained a general, and earth lost a vessel of honor. We love you, but God loves you more.
_“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” — Psalm 116:15_
Rest well till the resurrection morning. We will continue the work you started.
*Apostle Dr. Kenneth Osanebi*
First meet her when I was living in Canada, she came to work in Toronto, she took time from her busy schedule to visit with me then in Toronto. Omo has never missed any important events in my life, from my marriage vows renewal to my graduation, and my kids graduation. Despite her health situation, she stood by us all through thick and thin. I miss her calling my wife every morning for prayers.
Omo, you are greatly loved and you will be greatly missed words cannot describe how much we are going to miss you. RIP till we all meet again to part no more.
That surpasses all your understanding and comfort you now and always. He knows why.
To God be all the glory.
Rest in His peace That passes. Amen.
Hospital visit after hospital visit, we called on you for encouragement and strength, and you always say the right things. You made me believe in the power of worship when I couldn’t find the words to pray, and you celebrated every miracle with us.
The last time we all saw you was at El’s graduation party. We wanted you to come and pray for the young boy that you spoke blessing over so many times. You were excited to celebrate with us, because God has been good. He asked “how?!” when I told him you were gone. He still remembers your prayers and your care. I look at this picture and I’m forever grateful that you were part of our lives and this celebration. You will always be part of our testimony.
We will surely miss you…Your smile, your words of encouragement, and your beautiful heart.
Thank you for everything.. we will keep your memory alive.
Rest well big sis💕
Omosere shines on and on and one like the stars for ever and ever. Thank you Jesus
She has known me since I was a child, through homeschool days, college, every transfer and transition and milestone in between. What made her special was not just that she showed up, but how she showed up. She never just asked about school or grades or achievements. She asked about me. She always saw beyond the surface and always wanted to know how I was doing at the core.
One memory I will never forget: when my mom hurt her leg in 2009, Auntie Omo and Uncle Kunle took in four of us kids without hesitation, even while raising three sons of her own. She housed us and cared for us as if we were her own. That was just who she was.
I never saw her angry or displaying questionable character. What I saw consistently was the love and character of Christ reflected in everything she did and with everyone she interacted with.
She was at my ordination, my birthdays, she never missed a beat! And every moment I needed a word, she was there, always pointing me back to who God called me to be.
Looking back through our texts, it was encouragement after encouragement. “Never forget who you are in Christ.” That was always her message to me.
I believe with everything in me that the Lord looked at her with a with the utmost pleasure and said, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” She ran her race and walked humbly, And now she rests.
My heart is full of grief and gratitude all at once. Grief because she is gone but gratitude because I got to be loved by her and lean to love like her.
Rest well, Auntie Omo. May we meet again one day - 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
You live on Sis.
It is with a heavy heart but with gratitude to God Almighty for a life well spent that I write this piece of tribute on the life and time of Omosere Abifarin. A devoted wife, mother, friend, relation and pastor in the vine yard of the most high.
Omo, as we fondly called her exhibited a high level of humility and friendliness that portrays her not only as a devoted Christian but someone from a very rich impeccable background. She departed at a time we were getting the best of her. A lady that broods over her children and husband as well as relatives. Omo was a good hostess each time myself and my family visited the home and very generous one at that.
Equally, each time we were opportuned to host Omo and her precious family, it is always a pleasant experience. Three weeks before her departure, she was on the phone with my wife and I to felicitate with us over a developing good news within the family. Her visits to Nigeria, especially Abuja was always welcoming in our home. .
It is, therefore, a great shock to the entire family when we heard of her distress and eventual passing. It is only God that can console the entire family both immediate and distant. .
We pray for consolation for the family and friends and that the Lord repose her soul under the wing of the Holy Spirit. We loved you, Omo but the Lord loves you more. We shall surely meet at the feet of Jesus Christ at the perfect time.
Adieu my Sister-in-Love.
Amb Dr. Olumuyiwa Yemi Oyeniyi.
For the Family.
She loved selflessly and was sacrificial in giving of herself.
I will truly miss her...she lit up whenever we shared scriptures and ministrations that blessed us
Ah, Omo I didn't see this coming but in all things we give thanks to our God who is all knowing and judged faithful.
Sharing friendship and sisterhood with you added a lot of value to my life.
May God grant your beautiful family, (Kunle and your your son's, your siblings, cousins and friends) fortitude and rest your sweet soul in peace.
Love you loads darling sister ❤️❤️❤️
Joy Ogbemudia Majekodunmi
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