We remember you today and always Gbodi. It’s still so painful. Keep resting in your Lord and savior Jesus Christ

Dearest Gbodi, continue to rest in the bossom of the lord almighty till the resurrection night.

Two years already. Your life still remains an inspiration to me. I have to make my time here count. Rest on my friend.

Forever in our hearts dearest one. Rest on till we meet again at the feet of our Lord Jesus.

My dear Gbodi, it’s two years you slept in the Lord. You will forever remain in our heart❤️ we love you but Jesus love you more.
Aunty Funmi

I know that you are resting with the angels. It’s been 2 years now. I think about you everyday. Rest on dear Gbodi. Rest in the bossom of Christ.

Remembering you today on your birthday dear Gbodi. Continue to rest peacefully in the bossom of our Lord.

We miss you Gbodi each and everyday. Continue to Rest in the bosom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, till the Resurrection morning.

I am Odusina Adewale, I was privileged to know Gbodi, when the parents gave me a family welcome to Ilorin, when I was admitted to study Electrical Electronics Engineering in 1992. The family took care of me throughout my stay in Ilorin for over six years.

I knew Gbodi to be a highly spirited teenager. The bond in the family was admirable. Gbodi and Steven will do games and also tussle over teenage issues; they built the bond they shared deeply before he passed from that time.

I lost touch for many years but will occasionally ran into them online.

Gbodi will be greatly missed.

The Lord will heal every pain.

The Lord will stand-in for his family left behind.

Days, weeks and months accumulating to one year has rolled over into a year since you’ve passed on Gbodi.
Continue to rest in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ
You are indeed forever missed ❤️

We are consoled that as you rest in the bosom of our Lord for eternity, the world you left behind, greatly misses you. 

We are assured, confident and comforted that your legacy lives on; brightly burning in a world that is only temporary for humanity. You are fondly remembered. Rest in PEACE!

For and on behalf of my family: Aisha, Janice, Louise, Geraldine and Hezekiah Odaibo.

My dear Gbodi, I cannot believe it's a year already, you live on in our hearts and will never be forgotten, continue to rest in the bosom of the lord until we meet to part no more.
Aunty Bunmi

Rest on Gbodi.

Gbodi, Your passing away has left indelible mark in our hearts but our consolations is that you are resting in the bosom of the almighty. Rest on Brother.

It was an honor knowing you. Continue to rest in power my friend.

U are dearly missed Gbodi. May your gentle soul continue to RIPP .

Rest on Gbodi. We miss you dearly.

It been a year since.... But Heaven is always a happier place. I remember or reflect on a thought or memory and then with Gods grace I seek guidance. Your transient into Heaven most likely sheds a brighter picture on things, I would like to say. May heavenly spirits continue to guide and preserve you in Heaven.
Amen.

Continue to rest in the bosom of the Lord Gbodi...

Gbodi May your soul continue to rest in Peace

Hhhhnnmmm.how times flies..time dat no soul controls.Ur death was one of few dat touched deeply knowing u left so quickly wit all ur achievements n contributions to d world..we were mates at Federal Govt.College, Ilorin and never saw u after we graduated until d news of ur shocking Denise...its a year today,rest on in our Lords bosom till eternity Ggodi Odaibo.

You remain with us forever in our hearts , mind and memory . Keep resting in power my brother .

May your soul continue to rest in perfect peace and may your memory bring joy and hope in our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. You will be forever missed.

Gbodi, we love you and we miss you. You're forever in our hearts. It's one year today since you departed this side of things. I remain comforted knowing you are with our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ.

Love.
Your brother,
Gbejule

Gbodeska!
Continue to rest in power, dear brother.
Toy

Gbodi!May your gentle soul continue to rest in perfect peace.Amen

I met David at Analogic a few years ago where he was presenting results on some of his AI projects. I was very impressed with his work. I'll always draw inspiration from those memories as the projects I'm working on continue to follow in his footsteps. I also want to express my deepest condolences to David's family, though I don't know you, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

My dear brother. Your passing came as a big surprise, but I believe it only gives me a deeper understanding of eternal brotherliness. As I would also remember the times we spent together. And also all the time you were there for me. I would never have thought of your passing so sudden. But I know you are in a better place. Eternal peace is always a strength. Communion and love, from an onset till an after still seem central to an essence. You'll never be forgotten for our memories are most reverend and cherished. Love.

We had the first Christmas and New year without you Gbodi and first birthday today and it’s been tough. I hope today the angels celebrate with you as we celebrate you in our hearts. Happy Birthday in Heaven dear brother ❤️

We Will Understand it Better By and By

It Hurts so badly to know that you went this soon
Our Hope is in the Lord Jesus Christ that on the Resurrection morning, We will rise with Him in Glory singing the Hallelujah Song . I speak peace to all the family members especially your wife and children. Continue to rest on dearest brother Gbodi David Odaibo .

Life! ....God knows best!

Our late friend, Gbodi was pretty much an amazing brother to us as he was to his biological brothers.

We first met at a very young age at the University Staff Primary School, Ilorin and again at the F.G.C Ilorin and remained very close friends since then. He was one of those special and exclusive friends that their names quickly bring back those beautiful memories. I was very excited when he joined the FGC Whatsapp group in August 2020. We discussed a lot about 'those years'. As an IT professional and a regulator in Nigeria, we spoke extensively about the industry. Nothing from the way we spoke and from all of the discussions could have given one the premonition that death was lurking around the corner.

Gbodi had class! I still have clear memories of his snow-white school uniform with his right hand in his pocket and his trademark smile. A super-intelligent man with a lovely personality, he has always had that 'International touch' from day one.
To his family and friends, while we pray to the Almighty to comfort and console you, be with you and grant you and all of us the fortitude to bear this very sad and painful loss, we should give gratitude to HIM that our brother lived a worthy and impactful life in the service of humanity.
Adieu, my brother and friend.

Gbodi, sad to see you gone in your prime. Ultimately, it is not how long, but how well. Your body of work will live after you and make a difference in the world! Thank you! May God comfort your family and loved ones at this difficult time!

Gbodi,even though you are gone away, your love will always be here to stay.      God took you home to get some rest.   Our hearts are filled with so much pain, but God loved you more.
Rest on our dear cousin with peace of mind.                              Your memories will live on through.      
Rest in peace.                             Your Cousins. ( Hossana, Tope, Osigbodi, Taiye and Kehinde)

Gbodi, it came as a rude shock to find out you were gone. It is still difficult to refer to you in the past tense. I was to call you a few days prior but procrastinated. I couldn't forgive myself for that. I am so proud to have known you. Since primary school to secondary school and unfortunately we never got to meet in the US before you were taken from us. We were just celebrating 25 years since graduation. Your exit reminds me how much we need to check on each other regularly. I am so sad that you have left so many behind to mourn you. Rest in peace dear brother. May God comfort your family and your friends. We love you but God loves you more.

To our dear cousin Gbodi,

Words can not describe the impact of losing you. You left the world too soon but your legacy will remain forever. You will never be forgotten and we will hold you close within our hearts. I pray your family takes comfort in the memories of you and the lord continues to keep them.

May you Rest In Peace.


From your cousins
Osimeni, Tiniyan, Unini, Emmanuel, Femi and Kemisi

Gbodi!We were classmates at FGC Ilorin.I still remember your smile, intelligence, how neat and smart you always looked.I am happy to know you gave your best including your talent to your family and the world in your short time here on earth.Indeed what is life if not lived well, in God and with purpose?Rest in perfect peace classmate and may the Lord console your loved ones left behind.

Gbodi, I was really shocked to learn of your passing.
I remember our FGC days with fondness as we were the only 2 males from our set in the same house and same class.We were also in the bball team and that left hand dribble of yours was quite a skill!! Those deft skills obviously translated well into your career.

I remember those video games and the food in your house as well whenever we visited.

Although we weren't in touch as much recently , I cherish the times we did speak or chat over the years.

Sad that you're gone bro but I'm sure you playing a game with Bidemi Olaniyan(RIP) up there.

May you Rest in Peace, Gbodi.

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Gbodi Gbodeska. You are one true gentle giant among peers. We were in the same class back at FGCIlorin and I can vividly remember the times we spent back then. We would talk about video games and exchange game cartridges we brought back to school after the summer holidays. Your passion for life and solving any problem that came your way was truly infectious and inspiring. I recently read some old emails from our days in college where you advised me on solving a software problem. You were a gifted individual, teacher, innovator and family guy at heart. I know your family will miss you dearly and this world will certainly miss your exceptional contributions. May the wonderful memories we have of you keep us all strong at this time. Till we meet again on the other side.

To our dear cousin David, we were heartbroken to hear of your passing. The world has lost a kind, brilliant, and thoughtful man but heaven has gained a soul. We will miss you. We are praying for your family and close friends, that God will pour his love on them and grant them peace that surpasses all understanding.

From your Canadian cousins,
Janice, Louise, Geraldine, and Hezekiah Odaibo

My dear cousin, the news of your passing came as a shock to us all. Barely two weeks before your passing, my mum, upon your dad’s request, nudged me to contact you for guidance and mentorship through the early stages of my career in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. I believe that attests to your kindness and willingness towards mentorship.
Your accomplishments and achievements were remarkable.

You will be missed greatly and may you continue to rest in the bosom of the Lord.

- your little cousin
Komioluwa Adebosin ❤️

To our older cousin, Dr. David Gbodi Odaibo.

You departed this world before your time! This is shocking to all of us and we are deeply saddened by this. You achieved so much during your time on earth, and you were literally just getting started! Thank you for raising the bar for all of us to follow in your footsteps. You were a man of value, integrity, humility, and good character! Your name will be among the greatest of all time, and the impact of your life's work is resounding and shall impact generations to come. We are all proud of you, and may you rest in peace!
- Dr. Tegan Mosugu and Gurutu Mosugu

David Gbodi Odaibo, what you have achieved in such a short time makes us very proud of you. To be losing you now is very sad and painful. Thank you for the legacy of safer air travels. May your soul Rest In Peace Gbodi and may God comfort your family, siblings, parents and all who miss you. Psalm 147:3 “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds “
Tayo Remi Olowola on behalf of the family of late S.F. Olowola

Mr David Gbodi Odaibo was a valued and highly appreciated member of the family. May his soul rest in perfect peace. David Tolufashe

Gbodi, we celebrate you in all your greatness! Your sudden departure from us is a huge loss to our family, your loved ones, friends, and associates. You accomplished so much while you were here on earth, and we are all humbled when we think of that and are proud of you! You will be extremely missed and you have left a gap that cannot be filled. May you rest in the bosom of the world. Tigure! - Eunice Tolufashe (Your Aunt).

I’ve never met David personally, but we were connected on LinkedIn, having been introduced in absentia by his uncle, Dr. Felix Odaibo, a close family friend whom I’ve known since I was in high school in Zaria, Nigeria, while he and my cousin were medical students at Barau Dikko Hall. Being a curious-minded person myself, when Felix told me about his (David’s) cerebral and remarkable achievements/discoveries in the Artificial Intelligence field, I googled him up, and was I wowed by what I read about him online!! I immediately sent him a LinkedIn invite, which he accepted as soon as he got it. From then on, I kept track of his postings and other announcements. All I can say is that we’ve lost a great mind, a gem, and at a very tender age! David was a precious gift to not only the Odaibo family, but to the entire human race! Now he’s gone! His family, and all of us his friends, loved him very much, but God loves him more. May his soul rest in perfect peace. And may the Almighty give his wife, his kids, and the entire Odaibo family the strength to bear this irreparable loss and the strength to carry on. Amen.

We should be writing to congratulate you on your monumental achievement in your chosen field of endeavour, but it is, to say the least, a sad twist of event that we have to write this tribute following your sudden death at the prime of your life. You lived a life committed to identifying and fixing societal problems. We still vividly remembered your last short visit to Nigeria , some years ago, in which you observed how difficult it was for our children to prepare for their JAMB and WAEC examinations, and you intervened. You immediately developed a mobile application to assist them in their preparations. We also remembered how proud we were to introduce the App to our colleagues and friends in the University. For the short period you lived , you impacted the larger society with your prowess in the complex field of artificial intelligence (AI). You will be greatly missed by all; may your memory always bring joy in the fact that you were at peace with God while here on earth. It is with a heavy heart we bid you adieu. May your soul rest in perfect peace. Amen. Alexander and Georgina Odaibo

My dear Gbodi, my quiet, loving, intelligent, and ever caring brother, who was always there for me whenever I called upon him. Oh Gbodi my heart is heavy and I am sad, but I am eternally thankful for the treasure trove of memories I have of you, most especially the time we spent together in Nigeria, when you came home. 
 I am very proud of all your achievements, of all the great things you accomplished in this short time. Though we love you, the Lord loves you more. You will forever be in our hearts. Rest on my dear brother, rest on in the bosom of the Lord, where we shall meet to part no more.

Tebele Nworah

Gbodi you left us without telling any body.God Almighty knows everything we can not ask him question.we will all missed you. Rest in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ.Tigure

*1 Corinthians 15:51-55*
*Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed. For this perishable body must put on the imperishable, and this mortal body must put on immortality. When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.” “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?”*

*John 11:25 ESV*
*Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live,*

It is with a heavy heart but with submission to God Almighty that I pen down this tribute in respect of my nephew, Dr David Osigbodi Odaibo, who incidentally shares the same name with me. One cannot but be consoled by the impact your short but well lived life has bequeathed to the entire
World. We definitely will miss you. Rest in the bosom of the lord where we shall meet to part no more. Adieu Gbodi .

Bola and David Segun Odaibo

Gbodi my dear gentle and humble nephew, the last time I saw you was in Birmingham Alabama when I came to visit
I had not seen you for a while but as soon as you came into the room I was so overwhelmed with love ❤️  I ran and hugged you so tight you were embarrassed and shy which made your siblings laugh. How I wish I could see you again and hug you but alas despite my love for you God loves you more. Though you left us so prematurely leaving this deep void in our hearts and lives God has a reason Rest in the bosom of the Lord until we meet to part no more. Adieu
Aunty Bunmi