1933-1939
1931-1939
1964-2015
Olympio Olugbenga Ogunjobi
Lovingly memorialized by Lola Ogunjobi on July 27, 2015
A man with a difference! Simple, yet complicated, playful but very sensitive. Full of laughter, a prankster, family comic!
Son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, companion, Olympio was many things to many people.
He had the ability to laugh in the face of pain. He could ridicule tragedy but he was a man of very deep emotions. You would never know the amount of turmoil or even trouble he sometimes faced by his attitude to life. He was always determined to live his best life, eat the best food, dance, sing at every opportunity…..he just didn’t take himself or life that seriously!
Olympio was life and soul of every party, every gathering, and every meeting. His voice was always the loudest, his laughter drowned every other thing. It was a boomerang! The sound of his laughter followed him from room to room.
He was simple, because what you see was what you got! A man without guile and a childlike innocence many took for granted.
He fancied himself a comedian in the 80’s. He was JJ in Good-Times…the American Sitcom. He fancied himself a dancer, he was John Travolta in Saturday night fever. He fancied himself a cartoonist, he would draw cartoon characters, cut them out, created a big box with a candle and presented his own cartoon sketches. He fancied himself a spy and could perfect anyone’s signature, his penmanship was an art form and his hand writing was perfection!
As a child and a young man, he was passionate about his stomach…….he loved food! He had the anointing to make pieces of meat disappear from your food if he suddenly walked past. He claimed it was a talent to eat burning hot slices of dodo right from the fry pan. His mouth was the cooler. He was a great cook, his Egusi soup remains unrivalled in the family.
He had an eye for interior décor that should have made him millions, every home he lived in was a statement in class and understated elegance. He was fiercely jealous and protective for those he loved, he guarded the virtues of all his womenfolk whether they liked it or not…. (they mostly did not).
His early life began in Lagos, where we all lived in a house full of laughter, sometimes tears, and fights but always full of love! He moved to Sweden in the early eighties where he met Maude Holmberg, they got married and were blessed with two beautiful children, Natalie and Vanessa. They remained friends even after their marriage ended and he loved his daughters very dearly. He met and married Rebecca Bassey and they were blessed with the lovely Leona.
He spoke English, Swedish and Yoruba very fluently and remained a pillar in his extended family.
He is survived by a trail of broken hearts, all who loved him will miss him and his laughter. We would never forget that laugh.
Please feel free to share your happy memories and celebrate a man who lived and loved in his own very special way.
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Son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, companion, Olympio was many things to many people.
He had the ability to laugh in the face of pain. He could ridicule tragedy but he was a man of very deep emotions. You would never know the amount of turmoil or even trouble he sometimes faced by his attitude to life. He was always determined to live his best life, eat the best food, dance, sing at every opportunity…..he just didn’t take himself or life that seriously!
Olympio was life and soul of every party, every gathering, and every meeting. His voice was always the loudest, his laughter drowned every other thing. It was a boomerang! The sound of his laughter followed him from room to room.
He was simple, because what you see was what you got! A man without guile and a childlike innocence many took for granted.
He fancied himself a comedian in the 80’s. He was JJ in Good-Times…the American Sitcom. He fancied himself a dancer, he was John Travolta in Saturday night fever. He fancied himself a cartoonist, he would draw cartoon characters, cut them out, created a big box with a candle and presented his own cartoon sketches. He fancied himself a spy and could perfect anyone’s signature, his penmanship was an art form and his hand writing was perfection!
As a child and a young man, he was passionate about his stomach…….he loved food! He had the anointing to make pieces of meat disappear from your food if he suddenly walked past. He claimed it was a talent to eat burning hot slices of dodo right from the fry pan. His mouth was the cooler. He was a great cook, his Egusi soup remains unrivalled in the family.
He had an eye for interior décor that should have made him millions, every home he lived in was a statement in class and understated elegance. He was fiercely jealous and protective for those he loved, he guarded the virtues of all his womenfolk whether they liked it or not…. (they mostly did not).
His early life began in Lagos, where we all lived in a house full of laughter, sometimes tears, and fights but always full of love! He moved to Sweden in the early eighties where he met Maude Holmberg, they got married and were blessed with two beautiful children, Natalie and Vanessa. They remained friends even after their marriage ended and he loved his daughters very dearly. He met and married Rebecca Bassey and they were blessed with the lovely Leona.
He spoke English, Swedish and Yoruba very fluently and remained a pillar in his extended family.
He is survived by a trail of broken hearts, all who loved him will miss him and his laughter. We would never forget that laugh.
Please feel free to share your happy memories and celebrate a man who lived and loved in his own very special way.
1938-1944
1955-2015
Manuela Flint
Lovingly memorialized by Kenja Wy on July 25, 2015
Since Manuela spent later half of her life in the USA, especially here in Texas I thought it might be nice to celebrate her life by sharing stories, comments, pictures, music, videos, etc so that her children and grandchildren can get to know her better from our point of view.
I have known Manuela since early 2000 when she still lived in Nolanville Central Texas but already worked in Killeen for the Klingenberg clan or otherwise known as CVC. Manuela was always a very generous and helpful soul which sometime would also leave her open to people who would take advantage. But generally speaking we all knew her for her love of animals, especially horses, dogs and cats [not necessarily in that order], an avid rider, horse trail participant, a sometime fisher person [when she hung out at the coast with friends], a photographer, an all out outdoorsy type of gal, and a friend!!
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I have known Manuela since early 2000 when she still lived in Nolanville Central Texas but already worked in Killeen for the Klingenberg clan or otherwise known as CVC. Manuela was always a very generous and helpful soul which sometime would also leave her open to people who would take advantage. But generally speaking we all knew her for her love of animals, especially horses, dogs and cats [not necessarily in that order], an avid rider, horse trail participant, a sometime fisher person [when she hung out at the coast with friends], a photographer, an all out outdoorsy type of gal, and a friend!!
2015-2015
Jaspar Girard
Lovingly memorialized by Erin Pare on July 22, 2015
Jaspar was beloved by many, best friend to Erin and Anna, comic book and cat lover, smart, loyal and kind. Courageously battled cancer for the past two years and was taken from this earth too soon. The world is a lesser place for him not being in it
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1978-2015
Ashra Williams-Carter
Lovingly memorialized by Ashton Williams on July 21, 2015
Ashra was a beautiful spirit. She loved everyone she came into contact with. She was abruptly taken from us in a car accident. She leaves behind her husband Davion Carter, three children Sarah, Davion
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1977-2015
2000-2015
Nnanedu Odeluga
Lovingly memorialized by Nnenna Odeluga on July 17, 2015
Nnanedu Odeluga was beloved by all who knew him. He was 15 years old when he lost his life in the Kern River. Nedu was about to enter his sophomore year, was a strong believer in Jesus Christ, and a fun-loving boy with an infectious smile. Our goal for this page is not only to spread the word about his wonderful life through #CelebrateNedu, but also raise awareness of the dangers of the Kern River, especially in the Canyon.
Using #CelebrateNedu on social media (https://www.facebook.com/CelebrateNedu), you can join us in remembering the life of this wonderful boy. Please use this site to share pictures, videos, stories, and other memories of Nedu.
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Using #CelebrateNedu on social media (https://www.facebook.com/CelebrateNedu), you can join us in remembering the life of this wonderful boy. Please use this site to share pictures, videos, stories, and other memories of Nedu.
927-2015
toshiko suzukawa
Lovingly memorialized by naomi suzukawa on July 7, 2015
To honor, my mother, Toshiko N. Suzukawa with the following who lived....
Herein lies our problem. A parable, when taken literally, does not make sense to the modern mind. Therefore we must learn to differentiate the parables and myths from actuality. However, if we learn to go beyond or transcend the parables and myths, we will be able to understand the truth. People will say "If such is the case why not speak directly so that we will be able to come to an immediate grasp of the truth?" This statement is understandable, but truth is often inexpressible. [Ed comment: we as human beings are limited in understanding
"Buddha Knowledge".
We cannot speak TRUTH, only words ABOUT Truth] Thus, writers and teachers have often resorted to the language of the imagination to lead the reader from a lower to a higher truth. The doctrine of reincarnation is often understood in this light.
Tao Te Ching: Chapter 11
translated by Frank J. MacHovec (1962)
Thirty spokes unite at the hub
but the ultimate use of the wheel depends on the part where nothing exists.
TAO TE CHING SEAL SCRIPT
(1) Three (2) times ten (3) spokes (4) share (5) one (6) hub
(7) as regards (8) its (9) not having
(9) has (10) the wheel (11) the same (12) use
Clay is molded into a vessel
but the ultimate use of the vessel depends upon the part where nothing exists.
Doors and windows are cut out of the walls of a house
but the ultimate use of the house depends upon the parts where nothing exists.
So, there is advantage in using what can be seen, what exists.
And there is also advantage in using what cannot be seen, what is non-existent.
The perfect Blossom is a rare thing you could spend your life looking for one and it would not be a wasted life... Katsumoto "The Last Samurai"
Fireflies in the Garden By Robert Frost
Here come real stars to fill the upper skies,
And here on earth come emulating flies,
That though they never equal stars in size,
(And they were never really stars at heart)
Achieve at times a very star-like start.
Only, of course, they cannnot sustain the part.
Robert Frost, “Fireflies in the Garden” from The Poetry of Robert Frost, edited by Edward Connery Lathem. Copyright 1928, 1969 by Henry Holt and Company, Inc., renewed © 1956 by Robert Frost. Reprinted with the permission of Henry Holt and Company, LLC.
Source: The Random House Book of Poetry for Children (1983)
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Herein lies our problem. A parable, when taken literally, does not make sense to the modern mind. Therefore we must learn to differentiate the parables and myths from actuality. However, if we learn to go beyond or transcend the parables and myths, we will be able to understand the truth. People will say "If such is the case why not speak directly so that we will be able to come to an immediate grasp of the truth?" This statement is understandable, but truth is often inexpressible. [Ed comment: we as human beings are limited in understanding
"Buddha Knowledge".
We cannot speak TRUTH, only words ABOUT Truth] Thus, writers and teachers have often resorted to the language of the imagination to lead the reader from a lower to a higher truth. The doctrine of reincarnation is often understood in this light.
Tao Te Ching: Chapter 11
translated by Frank J. MacHovec (1962)
Thirty spokes unite at the hub
but the ultimate use of the wheel depends on the part where nothing exists.
TAO TE CHING SEAL SCRIPT
(1) Three (2) times ten (3) spokes (4) share (5) one (6) hub
(7) as regards (8) its (9) not having
(9) has (10) the wheel (11) the same (12) use
Clay is molded into a vessel
but the ultimate use of the vessel depends upon the part where nothing exists.
Doors and windows are cut out of the walls of a house
but the ultimate use of the house depends upon the parts where nothing exists.
So, there is advantage in using what can be seen, what exists.
And there is also advantage in using what cannot be seen, what is non-existent.
The perfect Blossom is a rare thing you could spend your life looking for one and it would not be a wasted life... Katsumoto "The Last Samurai"
Fireflies in the Garden By Robert Frost
Here come real stars to fill the upper skies,
And here on earth come emulating flies,
That though they never equal stars in size,
(And they were never really stars at heart)
Achieve at times a very star-like start.
Only, of course, they cannnot sustain the part.
Robert Frost, “Fireflies in the Garden” from The Poetry of Robert Frost, edited by Edward Connery Lathem. Copyright 1928, 1969 by Henry Holt and Company, Inc., renewed © 1956 by Robert Frost. Reprinted with the permission of Henry Holt and Company, LLC.
Source: The Random House Book of Poetry for Children (1983)
