March 30
March 30
Dear friends and family, we are gathered here today to honor and remember the life of the late Rt. Revd. Solomon Gbetogo Kuponu, PhD, Lord Bishop of Ijebu North. As a close friend and member of his community, it is my honour to pay tribute to his life and legacy. In any event, we are both Baba Ibeji.
Let me start by sharing a few things about the late Bishop’s background. We all lived together at Tapakoh, Boekoh Quarters, Badagry, Lagos State. His late father and my late father were friends and members of St. Thomas Church Cathedral, Badagry. He was the preacher at my late Dad’s funeral service at St. Peters Anglican Church, Imeke Badagry, Lagos State on 7th November, 2003.
This friendship and bond continued between our families and led to the late Bishop caring for Mrs. Omolasho Adefehinti née Ashade when they were together at B. A.H. M. Church, Surulere, Lagos. The late Bishop also supported me on my journey to become a priest in the Anglican Communion. He introduced me to Ven. Oladunjoye and Ven. Fape of Immanuel College, Ibadan but now Bishop, Retired and Archbishop. But I later changed my mind to study law. I am not a priest now but his support was instrumental in helping me to achieve my goal in life, ‘His lordship’. The late Bishop was known for his kindness and generosity, and he was always willing to help those in need.
I would also like to highlight some of the late Bishop's accomplishments and contributions to the church and community. He was the Lord Bishop of Ijebu North and served as the Bishop for many years. He was a beloved leader who was known for his wisdom and compassion. Under his leadership, the Diocese grew and prospered, and he was a strong advocate for social justice and peace. His dedication to his faith and his commitment to serving others will always be remembered.
Finally, I would like to offer some words of comfort and hope to those who are grieving the loss of the late Bishop. Although he is no longer with us, his legacy and impact will live on. May we all find peace in knowing that he is at peace with God.
May we also find comfort in knowing that his memory will continue to inspire us to live lives of faith, hope, and love. Let us remember the late Bishop with gratitude for all he has done and for the example he set for us.
In closing, I would like to offer a prayer in honor of the late Bishop: O Lord, we thank you for the life of your servant, the late Bishop. We give thanks for his dedication to your church and for his commitment to serving others. May we follow his example and be inspired by his faith.
Please give comfort and peace to those who are grieving his passing. We ask that you would continue to guide us and help us to live lives that are pleasing to you in Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
This tribute is only a brief snapshot of the late Bishop's life, but I hope it has given you a sense of his impact and legacy. May we all continue to honor his memory and work to carry on his legacy. Thank you.
From Hon. Justice Ezekiel Oluwole Ashade, For Ashade Family
Let me start by sharing a few things about the late Bishop’s background. We all lived together at Tapakoh, Boekoh Quarters, Badagry, Lagos State. His late father and my late father were friends and members of St. Thomas Church Cathedral, Badagry. He was the preacher at my late Dad’s funeral service at St. Peters Anglican Church, Imeke Badagry, Lagos State on 7th November, 2003.
This friendship and bond continued between our families and led to the late Bishop caring for Mrs. Omolasho Adefehinti née Ashade when they were together at B. A.H. M. Church, Surulere, Lagos. The late Bishop also supported me on my journey to become a priest in the Anglican Communion. He introduced me to Ven. Oladunjoye and Ven. Fape of Immanuel College, Ibadan but now Bishop, Retired and Archbishop. But I later changed my mind to study law. I am not a priest now but his support was instrumental in helping me to achieve my goal in life, ‘His lordship’. The late Bishop was known for his kindness and generosity, and he was always willing to help those in need.
I would also like to highlight some of the late Bishop's accomplishments and contributions to the church and community. He was the Lord Bishop of Ijebu North and served as the Bishop for many years. He was a beloved leader who was known for his wisdom and compassion. Under his leadership, the Diocese grew and prospered, and he was a strong advocate for social justice and peace. His dedication to his faith and his commitment to serving others will always be remembered.
Finally, I would like to offer some words of comfort and hope to those who are grieving the loss of the late Bishop. Although he is no longer with us, his legacy and impact will live on. May we all find peace in knowing that he is at peace with God.
May we also find comfort in knowing that his memory will continue to inspire us to live lives of faith, hope, and love. Let us remember the late Bishop with gratitude for all he has done and for the example he set for us.
In closing, I would like to offer a prayer in honor of the late Bishop: O Lord, we thank you for the life of your servant, the late Bishop. We give thanks for his dedication to your church and for his commitment to serving others. May we follow his example and be inspired by his faith.
Please give comfort and peace to those who are grieving his passing. We ask that you would continue to guide us and help us to live lives that are pleasing to you in Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
This tribute is only a brief snapshot of the late Bishop's life, but I hope it has given you a sense of his impact and legacy. May we all continue to honor his memory and work to carry on his legacy. Thank you.
From Hon. Justice Ezekiel Oluwole Ashade, For Ashade Family