Gbegi Ojora - Site Memorial Online

Dear shola, dapo, and the family

i was in lagos for a short spell and i rememeber gbegi as a shining and charismatic presence. there were times when i found myself feeling lost at different parties. not quite savvy enough (having been socialized abroad my whole life, practically) i often committed gaffes and social mis-steps. and we all know how merciless and swift is the response of the "aiyes" to a perceived misfit such as myself under those circumstances.  but, i remember clearly on several occasions there would be a nudge at my elbow, i would look up, and there was gbegi. kind and understanding, generous with his encouraging words.  he always made me feel beautiful, when i felt like a fish out of water, a sore thumb sticking out of the genteel milieu of the poloclub, or the mansions of well-heeled acquaintances.  there were snobs in those days. while my father is a proud and accomplished man (my hero), i did not stride into those parties under the banner of a "BIG NAME".  but gbegi ALWAYS somehow managed to see me. i mean SEE me, my sisters and brothers, and spoke gently and eloquently to me, as though i were a rare orchid. it is a fruit of the spirit to be this way with people.  the capacity for empathy, compassion, the untainted spirit of inclusion. he was a prince amongst men. and carried himself with humor and humility when faced with ..... well, someone like me.  i loved him for that. God bless him, God rest him, Jesus, please establish him in one of the many mansions in Your Father's house that You spoke of.  And, Jesus, please let me visit him one day there, when time is ended.  Amen.

My dear brother,

it is a Saturday, and again I find myself thinking of what to do today. If you we're here in the physical essence, we would have gone to the boat club, or even had a curry. I miss now more than ever.

I am not sure if my pain equates to the pain others but my mine will forever  be a scar that I will carry till I see you again. That is what you mean to me. I loved and deeply miss the conversations we had. I learnt so much from you. I feel only hope that from time to time you hear my words and prayers. You were the best of us.

Continue to rest in peace, my egbon.

Love you,

Shols. Xx 

Gbegi, we miss you seriously. 

Heart of gold,
Always smiling,
With that twinkle in your eye, 
Bringer of laughter,
So knowledgeable,
Yet so humble and kind,
 
May the merciful Lord grant that you will rise with the Saints,
and that those you left behind will receive His comfort, mercies and lovingkindness,
Meanwhile, rest in perfect peace, my brother.

Jojo. 

May the Almighty who graced us with your presence,bless the family you left behind and keep you,my condolences go out to your parents and family as a whole, pray you all heal from such a great loss,Ki Oluwa dariji gbo gbo ese re

Gbegus Gbegi (like Mr. Oscar Ibru called him)
I loved all i heard,read and expereinced about him. In my quietness, i had planned to see him at the next board meeting of one of his numerous company engagements around because he exudes so much life, confidence,class,focus and humility...
What can I say, if I who saw him from a distance feels this much, may God comfort your pretty wife, son and aged parents.
Gbegus, your impact on those who knew you is intense and may your light never go dim, even as it shines in death.
UA LOVED

Goodnite Mr Gbegi Ojora, May God almighty console your parents, siblings, wife and son.

 Those we like the most never go away.
They walk beside us every moment ....

Unseen ...
Unheard ...
Still near ...
Still loved ...
Still missed ...
Still very dear ...
Like U!

I have liked many but Loved very few yet no-one has been as special as You.
I'll stand and wait in the World's longest queue just for the pleasure of another moment with You...

Rest well and in peace Brother ....Till we meet again in the great beyond.

What a rude shock the news of your death was. You touched so many lives in a positive way. I told my husband at your wake-keeping that it's only Gbegi that can raise this kind of multitude of people. You were indeed kind hearted. You will indeed be missed by many far and wide. May the Almighty God fill the vacuum you left behind, may he comfort your Parents, Dapo,Toyin & Yinka and may He be a Husband and Father to Solveig and Toluwani. May He also comfort your cousins and friends who miss you so dearly. You were truly 'ONE IN A MILLION'! I pray that the Lord may grant you eternal rest in his bosom, Amen. Adieu Gbegi!

I remember, Seyi Akinkugbe-Ojo's conversation about "Brother Gbegi" this past August 2010 in London, words cannot describe my feelings. The sadness is overwhelming. I am completely numbed.... 

Mama and Papa, May the Lord Almighty be with you both and uphold you. This is a great loss.

Brother Gbegi rest in perfect peace.

YOUR LIFE WAS SHORT BUT BEAUTIFUL 

•Good-night! good-night! as we so oft have said

Beneath this roof at midnight, in the daysThat are no more, and shall no more return.Thou hast but taken up thy lamp and gone to bed;I stay a little longer, as one staysTo cover up the embers that still burn. 

•I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love. -

I felt so shocked watching gbegi ojora lowered in the grave on bentv united kingdom (bisi olatilo show) was such a great loss,death where is thy sting,death where is thy victory.

my deep sincere sympathy to the wife ,son and the whole ojora family,may the lord grant you all the fortitude to bear these great loss,may his soul rest in perfect peace.adieu gbegi.......................