Pastor Theophilus Owase

"FAREWELL GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT I still pinch myself most times so i can wake up from this dream but I feel the pain and remember this is real. Right now all I can say is you fought a good fight, you finished your course, you won the race. I give thanks to God for your undiluted service to God and the church. You were the sweetest and most caring brother ever. Nwanyioma was what you foldly call me. Thank you for the genuine love you had for me, Cassandra and Christian and all who came in contact with you. Ah PeeTee!!!!!! This hurts so much but I am grateful to God that i had the opportunity to experience you for 8years and it feels like a life time. Thank you for all that you represented. I love you and I miss you My brother. We will meet again at the rapture of the church. Gaa nke oʻma. Joyce Owase"

"Tribute to My Beloved Brother, Pst Theo It is so difficult and painful to say goodbye to you, my beloved brother. Right from your childhood years, you displayed an exemplary love for God—a love that you carried with you throughout your life, right until your very last breath. You came, you fought, and you conquered. Now, you are with the One whom you loved and served with all your heart, until you drew your final breath. You were so many things to so many people, but to me, you were my brother. You were gentle, easygoing, kind to a fault, and carried yourself with such poise and grace. You had a unique way of bringing calmness and peace into every situation. You were truly a general in the Lord’s army. Through your life, your service, and your love for God, you touched and impacted countless lives across the world. Your legacy of faith, love, service, and devotion to the things of God will continue to speak for generations to come. We will certainly miss you on this side of heaven. Your absence leaves a void that words cannot adequately express. Yet, even in our grief, we have the assurance that you are resting in the bosom of the Master whom you loved and served so faithfully. And we are comforted by the hope that this is not goodbye forever. Very soon, at the Rapture, we shall meet again—and this time, we will part no more. Rest peacefully, my dear brother. You came, you fought, you conquered. Rest in peace in the presence of the Master, until we meet again."

"You will forever remain in our heart and Spirit. Your smile and your calmness is something to emulate. Your faith in God's word always stood out whenever we get to talk to just greet. I know for sure that God has welcomed you with great shouts of victories and the angels are rejoicing on all your outstanding achievements here on earth. Keep resting in God's blossom till we meet again at the rapture of the Church. FOREVER IN MY HEART FAMILY FRIEND"

"Some people pass through your life like weather — felt for a moment, then gone. But you were different. You were not weather, brother. You were shelter. Thank you for the prayers. I may not have seen you on your knees, but I felt the weight of them lifting off my shoulders. I did not know how many battles you fought in the spirit on my behalf, how many times you named my name to Heaven when I had forgotten how to name my own. But I know this: every door that opened, every season that turned, every peace that found me in the middle of my noise — your prayers were there before I even finished speaking. Thank you for the encouragement. Not the kind people offer to be polite, but the kind that lands like a hand on a weary back and says, "Keep going — you are not as far as you think you are." When my hope was thin, you did not look at me with pity. You looked at me with faith — a faith I could borrow until my own was restored. You believed in me most strongly in the very moments I had stopped believing in myself. Thank you for the care. You showed up when showing up cost something. You listened when most people were only waiting for their turn to speak. You checked in not because it was required but because you chose it. In a world that moves fast and forgets quickly, you remember me. You made me feel seen, valued, and held — and I will never forget that. My dearest brother, you did not just walk alongside me for a season. You became part of the reason I made it through the season. Your loyalty was quiet, but it was real. Your love was loud, but it was steady. PEETEE... we will continue to take comfort from Gods word Your kindness,love, and memories stay strong in my heart Rest peacefully, my brother, until we meet again Brother Evans Owase Brother"

"Tribute to My Dearest Brother — Pastor Theophilus Owase My dearest brother, words can never fully express how much you meant to me. You were not just my brother; you were my friend, my confidant, my source of strength, and a precious part of my life. I will always remember the way you passionately followed our highly esteemed man of God, Pastor Chris. Your deep love for God, your powerful prayer life, and your passion for worship were truly inspiring. The way you sang and worshipped God with all your heart was something special—my goodness, what a blessing it was to witness! Your presence brought warmth, laughter, joy, and love into our family. The beautiful memories we shared will forever remain precious treasures in my heart. Though life has changed and time will continue to pass, the bond we shared will never fade. I am deeply grateful for every moment we spent together, every smile, every conversation, every prayer, and every lesson you shared with me. You left an indelible mark on my heart, and I will carry your memory with me wherever life takes me. My dearest brother, you will forever hold a special place in my heart. I miss you more than words can say, but I take comfort in knowing that your life touched so many people. You were loved, you are remembered, and you will forever be cherished. Until we meet again, may you continue to rest peacefully in the presence of the Lord. Rest well, my dearest brother. You will never be forgotten. Brother Favour Owase Your Brother"

"Your teachings brought inspiration and direction to us sir. I believe you are in a better place."

"may his soul rest in peace"

"Tribute to My Dearest Brother — Pastor Theophilus Owase My dearest brother, words can never fully express how much you meant to me. You were not just my brother; you were my friend, my confidant, my source of strength, and a precious part of my life. I will always remember the way you passionately followed our highly esteemed man of God, Pastor Chris. Your deep love for God, your powerful prayer life, and your passion for worship were truly inspiring. The way you sang and worshipped God with all your heart was something special—my goodness, what a blessing it was to witness! Your presence brought warmth, laughter, joy, and love into our family. The beautiful memories we shared will forever remain precious treasures in my heart. Though life has changed and time will continue to pass, the bond we shared will never fade. I am deeply grateful for every moment we spent together, every smile, every conversation, every prayer, and every lesson you shared with me. You left an indelible mark on my heart, and I will carry your memory with me wherever life takes me. My dearest brother, you will forever hold a special place in my heart. I miss you more than words can say, but I take comfort in knowing that your life touched so many people. You were loved, you are remembered, and you will forever be cherished. Until we meet again, may you continue to rest peacefully in the presence of the Lord. Rest well, my dearest brother. You will never be forgotten. Brother Favour Owase Your Brother"

"Pastor Theo Tribute Dearest Gentle Reader, This tribute would not follow any ordinary pattern because one thing about my uncle was that he was far from regular. He was extraordinary in every aspect, and that is something I will always admire about PT. A Man of Love He was a man of love. Knowing PeeTee was knowing laughter; there was never a dull moment with him. I remember how my sister and I would always want to spend time with him whenever he was in the house. We would knock on his door, and he would open it so we could play all the games on his iPad. He would even show us the best hiding spots on this one particular game that we simply could never finish. Soon enough, game time would be over, and he would need to start praying. I can never forget the time I asked him how he spoke in tongues because I wanted to do it too. He laughed and told me that I would once I grew up. I didn’t understand it then, but I mimicked him and started praying along, repeatedly saying, “Za, za, za, za.” That was my little introduction to another side of my uncle: the side of him that prayed. PeeTee, A Mighty Man of Valour My uncle prayed. No matter the time, he prayed. He never missed the 12 p.m. prayers. I remember the times Davina and I would go for midnight snacks while everyone else was asleep, and we would just hear PT praying. Sometimes, I would simply stay and listen to him pray, thinking to myself, When does he sleep? As early as 6:30 a.m., he was praying. As late as 2 a.m., he could still be praying. If there is one thing I learnt from him, it is that fervent prayer will always produce results. Pastor Theo, A Dissector of Delicacies and Harmony One thing about PT was that he appreciated the art of food and music. I think a huge chunk of my music taste came from him, with our constant number one being TB1. Discovering a new Christian artist was always a delight. We would listen to the song and dissect it together, and best believe that if it was approved, that would become our jam for every car ride or our next dance-off. PeeTee also took pleasure in giving me little cooking classes whenever I was in the kitchen. He was always ready to try our experiments and tell us how we could have done better. I am grateful to say that I don’t think I would have fully mastered the art of frying plantains if not for Pastor Theo. Pastor Theo: THE REGIONAL I think some of the best times I had with Pastor Theo were our trips to Loveworld City. My sister and I would always ask whether he could use his Regional to get us good seats, and he would tell us that he would rather sit in the overflow as long as he could hear the Word. This was the kind of man he was: humility personified. Being at Loveworld City with Pastor Theo always meant that we would get spoilt. We would either explore a new food spot at Pinnacle, get some Jazari, or have him show us around. Those seemingly simple moments became some of my most treasured memories. PT, A Man With a Large Heart I had always known that he loved people, but I think something that happened during the last ISLT graduation truly made me understand just how big his heart was. I remember him coming outside to meet some guests who needed to get to their hotel. Without hesitation, he cleared out his car and started dropping guests off at Omnia Hotel, returning each time to pick up the next batch. He didn’t have to do it. But that was PT. He saw a need, and he met it. He served without making a big deal out of it. He loved without expecting anything in return. His heart was simply that big. The Importance of Relationships & Excellence One thing you always reminded me, PT, was the importance of relationships. You would always tell me, “Elvita, no matter what, relationships are important. Always ensure you make peace and be kind to everyone you meet.” You taught me that people matter and that choosing peace and kindness is always important. You also had an eye for excellence. You would always say, “If you are going to do it, do it excellently,” and you would make me repeat, “I have an excellent spirit, so I do things excellently.” Those words have stayed with me, reminding me to always give my best in whatever I do. Until We Meet Again PT, there is so much to write about you. There are so many memories to be grateful for, so many stories to tell, and so many moments that deserve to be penned down. Words cannot fully describe how much I will miss you. They cannot describe our coded conversations, your unwavering support, your laughter, or the way you made ordinary moments feel special. Words cannot fully describe the love you had for the things of God or the love you carried for your family. But perhaps the greatest tribute I can give you is to continue carrying the things you taught me: To pray fervently. To love deeply. To serve humbly. To make peace. To be kind. To value relationships. To pursue excellence. And above all, to love God wholeheartedly. I am grateful that I got to call you my uncle. I am grateful for every prayer I heard, every laugh we shared, every song we dissected, every plate of food you critiqued, every coded conversation, every adventure, and every little memory that I will now carry with me. You may no longer be here for us to knock on your door, ask you for the iPad, or listen to you pray, but the imprint you left on my life will remain. Thank you for being PT. Thank you for loving us. Thank you for showing us what it means to serve God, love people, protect relationships, and live with a generous heart. Rest well, Pastor Theo. Your life was a gift, your memory is a treasure, and your legacy will continue to live through every person you touched. Until we meet again, PT. With all my love, Your niece. Elvita Adeboyejo"

"It's still feeling like a dream to me lthat you are gone, Pst Theo. It is well; we are not like those who are without hope, just as the scriptures say in 1 Thessalonians 4:13. You came, you fought, and you conquered. Glory be to God."