11/05/2026
TRIBUTE TO MONSIGNOR GABRIEL OSU — OUR ONE AND ONLY FALASU
There are people who pass through life, and there are people who become part of the fabric of your life. Monsignor Gabriel Osu was that rare gift — priest, brother, loyal friend, counsellor, encourager, and family.
To us, he was simply Falasu — the one and only.
A man so simple, so unassuming, yet so deeply impactful. He carried his priesthood with grace and humour, never too far removed to laugh heartily, gist freely, or stand firmly beside those he loved. He never severed the ties that bind. Through seasons, through distance, through life itself, he remained constant. Loyal. Present. True.
He baptized my children and, in many ways, walked with our family through important milestones of life and faith. But beyond the altar and priestly garments was a man with an extraordinary gift for friendship and encouragement.
Falasu quietly enabled the birthing of my horticultural journey. He saw beauty before it blossomed, encouraged dreams before they became reality, and watered seeds of possibility with his unwavering support.
He had that rare ability to make people feel seen, valued, and at ease. He could be deeply spiritual one moment and delightfully comical the next — a combination that made him unforgettable.
Today, our hearts ache because a great tree has fallen. Yet, like every good gardener knows, some trees never truly die. Their roots remain alive in the hearts they shaded, nurtured, and strengthened.
Thank you, dear Falasu, for your loyalty, your laughter, your priesthood, your friendship, and your love.
Rest gently in the bosom of the Lord whom you served so faithfully.
You will forever remain loved, remembered, and deeply missed.
