CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF MRS. EMILOLA

AFOLORUNSO OGUNTOLU (nee ADEWUMI)

With deep sorrow, but with great

appreciation for a life well lived, the

Oguntolu family announces the passing of

their beloved mother, Mrs. Emilola

Afolorunso Oguntolu (nee Adewumi), R.N.

Born on 18th November 1942 in Ijebu Oru,

Ogun State, Nigeria. She passed peacefully

surrounded by her family on 19th August

2026 at her home in Rio Rancho, New

Mexico, USA. She was 83 years old.

She was a graduate of both the

University of Ibadan, University

College Hospital, School of Nursing,

in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria and the

Florence Nightingale School of

Nursing, Kings College, in London,

United Kingdom. She enjoyed a long

and dedicated career in nursing for

over 40 years, notably serving as

charge nurse at Johns Hopkins

Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland prior

to her retirement. She was also

featured in nursing publications,

highlighting her exemplary

performance in patient care.

She was devoted to her family,

friends, and community, which

included a lifelong commitment to

and charitable support of those less

fortunate than herself. After retiring

to New Mexico, she also became a

dedicated member and supporter of

the Cathedral of St John Episcopal

Cathedral and remained so for over

15 years.

She is survived by: Her children: Ms.

Olubunmi Oguntolu, PhD, Ms.

Olufemi Oguntolu, Esq., Mr. Oluseyi

Oguntolu, in-laws, cousins, nephews,

nieces, and a large extended family.

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord,

and let perpetual light shine upon her.

May her gentle soul through the mercy

of God, rest in perfect peace.

Amen.

Funeral Arrangements:

Service of Songs: Tuesday, 29th September 2026 at 4:00 p.m. MDT at Trujillo Chapel,

110 Alvarado Drive SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108; Dress Code: a touch of blue.

Funeral Service: Wednesday, 30th September 2026 at 11 a.m. MDT at The Cathedral of

St. John, 318 Silver Avenue SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102; Dress Code: a touch of gold.

Interment: Tuesday, 13th October 2026 at 11 a.m. EDT at DeLand Memorial Gardens,

600 E Beresford Ave, DeLand, FL 32724