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Here is the link so view the services https://www.youtube.com/live/Basa9LwuD1U?si=2UeUTOoUAmr1kqNO PA TOPE OLUDARE ADEWUSI A LIFE WELL LIVED Temitope Oludare Adewusi, a dedicated father, beloved grandfather, devoted granduncle and loyal friend transitioned peacefully on July 6th, 2024, at 11:05 p.m. He was 86 years old. Pa Adewusi was born June 14, 1938, in Ode-remo Sagamu, the second born of Mr. and Mrs. Ezekial Gbadewola Adewusi. Pa attended Igbobi and Saint Gregory’s College in his early years. In 1960, he started his studies at UCLA and shortly thereafter transferred to UC Berkeley where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. He later received his master’s degree in electrical engineering from Colorado State University. In 1977, Pa moved back to Nigeria to start his family and begin his career at the University of Ife as the Director of the Electrical Engineering Department. Even with his numerous accomplishments, becoming a father was the greatest achievement of his life, bringing him immense pride and joy In 1983, he moved back to the United States and began his career at Bechtel in San Louis Obispo and then in 1985 moved to Fresno to begin his new career at PG&E. Pa was a jack of all trades, while he began his professional career as an engineer, he was also a teacher and then retired as a union organizer in 2009, a job he truly treasured. As a young child, Pa was raised in an Episcopalian home but as he got older his spiritual journey led him to discover Theravada Buddhism. He fell in love with the religion and became a practicing Buddhist for over 50 years, spending hours a day meditating and reading to deepen his connection to the religion. He also had a strong passion for his traditional Yoruba culture and religion and was committed to mentoring others and preserving its cultural traditions. In addition, he loved to spend time gardening and could often be found in his backyard tending to his many fruits and vegetables. Pa loved to cook delicious meals using his home grown produce and shared his harvest with those close to him. Pa Adewusi loved spending time with his family. He had always looked forward to becoming a grandfather, which he did in 2019 with the birth of Jaiye Djifa Tope de Souza. His later years were often spent with his grandson by his side, sharing stories and family memories. He was known for his generosity and compassion, always willing to lend a helping hand or listening ear. A resident of Fresno for over 40 years, Dad was a staple member of the community. He was a founding father of the Nigerian Association of the Central Valley and served on the City of Fresno’s MLK committee for over a decade. His lifelong commitment to community engagement and spreading Nigerian culture will be his enduring legacy. Leaving to cherish his memories are his daughter Bose, grandson Jaiye de Souza, his sisters Mrs. Yemisi Adedeji, Mrs. Titilayo Macaulay, his brother Ayodele Adewusi, his niece Olufunmilayo Odunlami, grandniece Yetunde Ajayi and her children Ayomide and Dayo Akintola, and all his extended family in Nigeria and around the world. Here is the link so view the services https://www.youtube.com/live/Basa9LwuD1U?si=2UeUTOoUAmr1kqNO

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Tope Oludare Adewusi

June 14, 1938 - July 6, 2024