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Damola Oyetunji

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DAMOLA OYETUNJI

August 1, 1993 –July 4, 2020

With heavy hearts, we announce that Oyedamola “Damola” Emmanuel Oyetunji, aged 26, of Winnipeg, Manitoba, passed on July 4, 2020.

 

The son of Adisa Oladoke Oyetunji and Racheal Aina Oyetunji, brother of Eniola Oyetunji; Damola was a Nigerian native of the tribe Yoruba. He emigrated to Canada in 2016 to further his education at the University of Manitoba after completing his B.sc in Accounting at Houdegbe University in Nigeria. He graduated University of Manitoba in 2018 with his Post Graduate Diploma in Management & Administration, with Special Acknowledgement in Career Success in Canada.

 

As a boy Damola was passionate about soccer (GO Liverpool!) and music. Learning to drum at the tender age of four, he carried his vibrant artistic energy well into adulthood and could always be remembered grooving about joyously with a huge smile and spirited demeanour. Damola’s love for music was also felt in the words and melodies of songs he often wrote and sent to loved ones that inspired them. He enjoyed anything that allowed him to express his creativity with the world, and was nothing short of a social butterfly whose beautiful soul and positive vibes made everyone around him happy. He excelled at CAA, where he worked for 2.5 years and was quite literally a model employee. Having been featured in the company’s yearly magazine, a corporate manager can be quoted admiring his “infectious smile” and “great fashion sense.” Damola had a deeply thoughtful yet enthusiastic outlook on life that left a lasting impression of radiance on all whom he crossed paths. Truly a blessing to everyone that knew him, Oyedamola is survived by his parents, Adisa and Racheal; sister Eniola; and many many friends. He will be profoundly missed and mercilessly remembered.

 

A graveside service will be held, and video recorded, at 1:30 PM Friday, July 17, 2020 in Brookside Cemetery, 3001 Notre Dame Avenue. Those wishing to attend should gather vehicles in front of the Cemetery office area just before 1:30 p.m. Vehicles will then travel as a group to the graveside. The recording will be added to this page on same afternoon. In the meantime, Damola’s family sincerely hopes that you will honour his memory by watching his photo-biography and sharing your own memories and/or photos of Emmanuel by making use of the comment section on this page.

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NoTylaNoParty

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Contagious Energy! Always had a positive smile and he had dance moves for days. Lord knows best 🥀

Keji

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Dee, I’m shocked , I still can’t believe you are gone so soon,I never knew we are never going to see again, my heart is shattered writing this.. I remember how we met few months before you left for Canada and you registered yourself in my memory with your beautiful heart,your great personality and your humble kindhearted spirit.. you were such a beautiful person full of life always wanna make people happy. How can I forget how you came through for me morally and financially in my final year at school you were always there to listen.. Damola I am really going to miss you, our chats, your smiles and everything about you,you will forever be in my heart.I’m happy we crossed path in this life and I hope we meet again in the other side of the world...May your soul  Rest in perfect peace and  May God comfort your family🙏

Emmanuel duke

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Bro this hit me hard .  Thank you for all the memories and laughter .  Hope you rest easy .  Heaven give your parents and sister back home the strength to bear the loss . -E.Duke 

Sanjay bhansora

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Bro I have no words to say. You were a great friend,  a great person, and a great personality. May your soul Rest In Peace. See you in the other side of the world. 

Jagga

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

I didn’t know you bro but Rest easy champ 🙏🏿

Omo Daniels

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Damola, you have been a big support to me since high school days. I love you so much and I can’t mince words on this. It’s heartbreaking that you had to leave so soon. My classmate for 4 consecutive years. We sang together, shared snacks together, were prefects together, played sports together, argued together, read together and most especially discussed about the future together. I miss you man. Your energy is so contagious. My condolences goes out to your Family. Brother I can’t take this news, I’m shattered. I hope to see you in glory. Rest well brother!!!!

Jesse

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

@justmedami was one of my fav profiles to check... He was full of vibes... Was my senior in high school... There wasn't a way you won't get affected by his way of life... Live on mate!!... Classic man

Trish

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

I am at a loss for words to express how special a soul he was.  He touched so many lives and people.  My heart goes out to his family and friends. We will always remember the unadulterated joy and light he brought everywhere with him. I am thankful for even the short time I was graced with knowing him and am a better person for it. Everyone is better for having known you and been able to share in your joy, infectious smile and laughter, and random acts of bursting into dance and song. I will miss your photos shared, the fun slideshows you'd send to cheer people and help them see the beautiful world around them.

Alesh

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

My guy from day one, always making jokes and lighting up the place, Was hoping to see you and the rest of the gang when I came to visit Canada.  You can never be forgotten 

Adrian

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

King D! Butterscotch King!! This was not the plan Dami, you were a light in my life. Dami I still can’t even process this, I wish this was all a dream. Literally no one to call me crazy anymore bro. I miss you so much already my bro. My heart is aching but heaven is one star brighter. Till we meet again King D! Love always, crazy.

Anne ogidan

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

I just saw you on friday, still can’t believe I won’t get a unexpected pop up. You’ve been heavy on my mind. Rest in paradise my friend💙

Francis Ogoe

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Cant find words. You will be missed bro. Rest in power 

Sasky Mali

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Still lost on this. I still feel it’s a prank! Still praying it’ll pass by. Forever etched in my heart blood! Till we surface in the same lane again! 🦁🕊

Roberta Ojada

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Can’t still believe this happened. May he continue to Rest In Peace, heaven has gained an angel. 🕊🕊

Marlene

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Goodbye my friend. I will miss your smile and teases You were the ray of sunshine in the office always full of life I will miss looking across the room and you smiling at me at work And making silly smirks And dance moves I will miss you so much Rest In Peace my friend Hausta la vista baby xx Marlene

Brenda

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

This is absolutely heart breaking, I am is serious disbelief. Yours energy was so contagious and your soul was so pure. You always try to brighten someone’s day with your kind words or positive videos. May your gently soul rest well, you will truly be missed Dami. 

Fizza Kamran

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Emmanuel, It's been a couple weeks now that you've left us, and my heart still aches. Even though I came to say a final goodbye to you yesterday, I continue to be at disbelief. You were not just a friend I made at work, you became family. Going to the gym with you for 3 months before quarantine were the best days we spent together. I miss our daily snapchats, I miss watching your videos and making fun of you, I miss everything. Your smile, your contagious laugh. I hardly take my friendships from work outside the door when I leave, but when I first met you, I just knew our friendship would last forever. When you left and switched jobs, I knew it was time for me to leave TC. You were the light of CAA, and without you the world became such a dark place. I have so much more to say, but I'll leave it here. I'll miss you forever. May your soul rest in peace. Take care brother, until next time. See you on the better side ❤

Stacy Pitan

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

I am sad to hear you have left us. I went to Secondary school with you and as I write this,all I can see is you in your blue house wear, white inner shirt showing and a smile to die for. Damola was such a free spirit, constantly bringing smiles to people's faces. I remember how much you loved D'banj and how  you picked up the harmonica just cause of that. You will be deeply missed Damola.

Ajibola

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Rest in peace Damola.  I will never forget your smile...

Adekoya temitope

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Will miss you damola.Rest in peace

T.O

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Damola! When I heard this news, I was in total disbelief. I had to reach out to mutual friends because it didn’t make sense at all. All I could do was pray, pray for your family and for you. Our last few interactions were you trying to persuade me to come to Canada 😁 and maybe just maybe we should have made that plan. Being best friends with you for my last few years of high school was such an experience and I wouldn’t trade it. You have left us all in this crazy world. I’m glad I still have our throwback pictures; I will miss you loads.  I pray for comfort and peace upon your family and please rest well my friend❤.  

Omodunni

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Rest Rest In Peace damola you will forever be missed and remembered😓😓😓😓

Uyi

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

A good heart has departed to heaven and I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss. Damola you were the most energetic person I ever met. Your livelihood, smile and energy were indeed contagious. I am happy to have known you in this life. I remember our days in FA and outside FA. I extend my deepest sympathy to your family ❤ Rest well! 

Lauren

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

I went your service today and it’s still hard to believe you’re gone. Seeing the CAA crew made me think of all my time there with you, how we would talk about our big dreams - party planning and winning the lottery lol. I don’t think a single day went by that we didn’t make each other laugh. You would be dancing or finding some way to entertain me and I would say something really out of the blue and shock you... I wish you had more time in this life, because you had such a positive and powerful impact on every life you touched. The world is a better place for having you for 26 years, and the world got a little darker when you left. I miss you my friend. Thank you for being you and shining as bright as you did. Xoxo ❤

Dekemi

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Damdam. I am almost still in denial, i have no words. I can’t explain this pain. My heart is forever broken. You finally get to meet my dad in the worst way i would have ever imagined. About a month apart, you both left me. Wow, death is so disrespectful and brutal. Ile n je yan sha.  I will be praying for your family and the rest of your many friends everyday. Adekemi (Aduke, Iya, fuji mama and the many names you used to call me i can’t remember) loves you in life and in death damdam. Fly high King. Rest easy starboy. Shine among the angels. O darinako, o doju ala, Sun re ore mi. This is not goodbye, I’m not letting you go, See you later D❤️

Dior

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Rest In Peace Dear Friend.You are gone too soon.I wish you could be around and sending us every morning a snap showing your happy smile.You had a beautiful soul and I could tell the first day I met you at Skybridge.Goodbye 

Heather Chernick

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Goodbye my dear friend you are very missed. I will never forget you 

Jennifer Medlicott

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Goodbye my friend. It's hard to believe that I won't see your face around the office anymore. You were such an amazing person to talk with. So full of life and love. You brought a lot of joy to everyone who had a chance to spend time with. I cherish the last time we talked. Rest easy my friend. 💔

KWinter

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Even though our encounters were short, your smile, soul and vibe definitely had a positive impact on my family.   Thanks for making my kiddo feel special.  Thanks for going above and beyond when we needed service.  You will be missed but not forgotten.   Rest in Paradise King Dee!  Winter Fam❤

Keys

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Dee!!,my boy, padi mi!. how precious you are!!. You are a star and you shine , you shine real bright.... The memories you made with everyone around you is special, its forever!! You live forever.  🌌🌠  https://youtu.be/vUNea7hbjcA

Nicholas F.

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

I’ve only known Dee for almost 5 months now when I first moved to Winnipeg and became his roommate. Having lived with many other people during my time at university, I can only describe living and being friends with him as a true blessing. Never have I met someone who could completely appreciate all the little things in life and see the absolute beauty in everything and everyone. I will forever miss coming home to his uplifting, fun-loving and energetic presence. I hope with each passing day I can continue living with some of the zeal for life that he had. 

Sherwin S.

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Thanks for all the memories and friendship Emmanuel.. I still remember when we used to wait for the bus after work @ -30 to -40 cold and just laughed about it tho our feet are almost frozen, how we joked during our lunch break and supported each other when we are having difficult calls in CAA. Rest in peace my friend, may the Lord bless your journey to the next🙏

David Imrie

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

What can I say? I was devastated when I learned of Emmanuel's passing.  He brought a lot of positive energy into our jobs at CAA.  Always made a point of saying hello to me, especially when I last saw him a few weeks ago. When I finally bought a motor vehicle in 2018, he came right up to me and said, "ooohh, love the car, see you driving it like a boss!". Emmanuel, you were far too young. Shine the lights in Heaven.  Eternal rest grant unto him, and may Perpetual Light shine upon him.

Shelly Lamm

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Emmanuel had the biggest brightest smile every time I saw him, and a hug too. He was always happy to see me and I him. A true over the top character, it was wonderful to see him anytime.  My heart is full of sorrow for the world not having Emmanuel in it.  Truly gone way too soon, my sincere condolences to his family.  He was much loved and appreciated by his Canadian friends, including myself.  Until we meet again. 

Heather Mack

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Such a huge loss.  We will miss his generous spirit and beautiful smile at CAA.  Special love to Eniola - I lost a sibling suddenly and understand the heartache of losing someone who was by your side for your whole life.  He will live forever in your memories and stories. I pray that you feel the comfort of knowing he is still watching over you ❤

Michael Fedun

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

I'm deeply sorry for your loss.

OGGGO

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

😳😟 Short of words 💔

Kirsteen Great

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

I have known Damola since secondary school days (Faith Academy), we were in the same class “Class of 2010.” I have since then followed him on social media and witnessed his progress and growth. His lovely smile that he always expresses in his pictures and videos just brings warmth. I still can’t believe it but I know he is in a better place. Rest In Peace Damola Oyetunji🤍 🕊️ 

Bhee

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Dollar D! You’re were the life of the party, your energy was amazing, your smile was so beautiful and bright, your brows had a life of their own, ever so dramatic! You had your way with music, I remember the harmonica days, how we always looked forward to social events for you and your guys to “give us”. It’s so sad that I’m writing things you’d not get see. Becoming friends with you in secondary school was sweet, you always told me I was your namesake and I never bothered to doubt cuz I actually wanted to be your namesake. I pray for strength for those you left behind cuz I know you’re in a better place. Keep smiling and rest easy King! 

Zori

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

I won’t say goodbye my Oyin. Cause you never gave up on me... saying goodbye is like giving up on you. N I know you will forever be by my side n cheer me n tell me I can do it. like you always have... This world doesn’t deserve you. You just too good for it... And that why I am happy to know you have peace.. n I’ll count d days I get to see your beautiful smile again. N I can see you in my head running to give me that hug u used to give me. Lol... I love you my Oyin. Always n Forever. Cause we in this forever. Even death ain’t enough to stop it. 

Adeleye Adeyemi

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Rest on my Dear brother,Seeing this again is heartbreaking,How I wish we talked more than we did ,I was wired to think I needed to make you proud without grumbling,But God loves you more,I love you DAMOLA. How sad you left only Eni to call me AUNTY ,Rest well my dearest brother.#Butterscotch#You will forever be in our heart.

Okikiolu Julius Kuyoro

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Today makes it 4 weeks you’ve left this cold world. You would have turned 27 years old today. I think about you everyday my brother. I don’t think I will ever get over this. Continue to rest in peace. I love you and I miss you so much bro! Till we meet again! 

Ifunanya

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Rest on Damola..... drummer boy❤

Omowunmi Olayiwola

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Rest easy damola mi. Omowunmi Olayiwola

Omotola funke

September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Rest in peace Damola.. just heard this some days back... Its still hard to believe... Knowing I chatted you up July 3rd ... Getting to know that you died July 4th... Never knew it was the last chat.... So sad... Miss all our beautiful memories... I'm glad I met a beautiful soul like you.... Rest on Damola.. You will always remain in my heart

Okikiolu Julius Kuyoro

September 25, 2024 at 7:32 PM

One year ago today you left us. I feel your presence everyday. You will always be in my heart. Keep resting till we meet again my brother 🕊️🕊️🕊️🤍🤍

Moshood Bakare

September 25, 2024 at 7:32 PM

We attended Solomon Grace together. We were in the same class from Primary 2 until I left after Primary 4.  He was a fun guy, the ladies man at the time (the girls in our class had a thing for him back then) and he was a member of the school's drumming team. He used to cross his hands when drumming back then instead of stretching it straight, which I think made him better at drumming. I suddenly remembered him and decided to search his profile on Facebook (on July 8, 2021) to discover he is late. This really shook me. Rest in Peace bro. 

Okikiolu Julius Kuyoro

September 25, 2024 at 7:32 PM

Two years without you my brother. I’m broken and shit ain’t the same without you. We had so many plans, but as they say “God knows best” so I leave it all to him. Keep resting my brother ❤️

Victoria Adebayo

September 25, 2024 at 7:31 PM

How do one begin to write a condolence about her student? You were such a wonderful Boy, Damola. Exactly ten years ago this month, this was the face you had on when you left FACL; I am overtly proud of all you have been able to achieve for yourself those years since. I am glad of the man you became, spreading love and hope all the way till the day you left as captured by several of your friends' eulogies of you. Like a stanza in your school anthem you allowed "your unique role to be felt".I can never imagine I would be writing this for or about you today but then haven't we learnt enough to not question the Owner of life Who has chosen to take yours from us all, at this time? Now you make us remember "America's freedom" with a brighter smile while leaving us with all these sweet memories of you. We love you Damola, but apparently God loves you most. We pray God grants your entire family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.Flow on Dear, unto His everlasting arms. -Anty Victoria Adebayo For: All your Teachers (who will you greatly) at Faith Academy, Canaanland, Ota, Nigeria.

Marcel

September 25, 2024 at 7:31 PM

My heart full of sorrow, when I heard that my best friend Damola has passed away, I couldn’t believe it. I thought it was not real. How could I believe that my friend Damola who I told a week earlier that my birthday was this month and he told me that he would  definitely be there for me. He told me to prepare pepper soup for him just like the one I made last year birthday. I promised him that I will make sure he get one. I never know in my wildest dream that I will never never see my bestie Damola again. Oh God, why now??? This is really very unfortunate. This is the guy that always smile to everyone, he was always there to help when needed. He was a great guy with a great vision. A kind hearted man who always inspire and encourage me when I was down. I lost a great friend, great companion and indeed a hero. My condolences goes to his family, cousins, sisters, brothers and parents. Only God knows why and we can’t question God. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace Amen. 

Anjola

September 25, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Rest In Peace Damola, you were so goofy and your smile was contagious... it hurts me writing this.. I miss you so much.. you are in a better place..Till we meet again❤️