Sophia Yetunde Ogundiran

Aug 6, 1966 - May 1, 2024August 6, 1966 - May 1, 2024

Photo of Sophia

Show your support for Sophia and help keep our website free for grieving families.

🌲

No trees planted yet.

💐

Send fresh hand-delivered flowers.

Order

Sophia Yetunde Ogundiran

Aug 6, 1966 - May 1, 2024August 6, 1966 - May 1, 2024


Place of birth

Lagos, Nigeria

Most recently lived in

El Cajon, CA

Sophia's favorite hobbies

Walks on the trail, traveling, sewing, and fashion

Sophia's favorite foods

Making her homemade spaghetti and meatballs for her children

Favorite bands and musical artists

King Sunny Ade, Sade, Michael Jackson

Interesting facts about Sophia

Sophia loved nothing more than

Feed the homeless around the San Diego area every thanksgiving for almost 10 years plus

Favorite place in the world

Favorite TV shows

Favorite sports

Obituary

Sophia Yetunde Ogundiran, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away on May 1, 2024, in El Cajon, CA. She was born on August 6, 1966, in Lagos, Nigeria, and later relocated to the United States. Sophia's life was filled with love and joy, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Sophia had a passion for various hobbies and interests. She found solace in walks on the trail, and her love for traveling allowed her to explore different cultures and create lasting memories. Sophia was also skilled in sewing and had a keen eye for fashion. Her creativity and attention to detail were evident in all her creations.

In the kitchen, Sophia's favorite pastime was making her homemade spaghetti and meatballs for her children. They cherished these moments, as she poured her love and care into every dish. Sophia also had a deep appreciation for music, enjoying the melodies of King Sunny Ade, Sade, and Michael Jackson.

However, Sophia's heart belonged to helping others. She devoted many years of her life to feeding the homeless around the San Diego area every Thanksgiving. Her selflessness and kind-hearted nature touched countless lives and made a significant impact on her community.

Sophia graduated from the fashion institute in Nigeria, and her talent in the world of fashion was admired by many. She pursued her dreams and achieved success in her profession.

Sophia is survived by her children, Dalley Thompson, James Akintonde, Lilian Akintonde, and Destini Akintonde. She was also dearly loved by her mother, Felicia Ogundiran, and her four siblings.

Sophia's legacy will be remembered for her service over self, her kindness, and her dedication to helping others. Her involvement in community organizations and her commitment to feeding the homeless exemplified her compassionate spirit.

Sophia held strong Christian beliefs and found solace in her faith. Her love for God was evident in the way she lived her life and treated those around her.

As we bid farewell to Sophia, let us celebrate her vibrant spirit and the joy she brought to others. Her memory will forever live on in our hearts, and her legacy of love and service will continue to inspire us all.

Plant a Tree in Sophia's memory

We'll plant real trees for you in Sophia's memory and display your contribution forever.

Sophia's Guestbook

All condolences, notes and wishes in this book of memories.

Sophia


Sophia's Photos

Sophia timeline of pictures, videos, audio and stories.

Select a photo to expand it and view its comments.

Sophia

Born on August 6, 1966

Lagos, Nigeria

Passed away on May 1, 2024

El Cajon, CA

What can you do?

Sophia
  • Send Consolence Flowers

    Show your support to Sophia's family and friends with an arrangement of flowers.

After memorials

©2026

Remember your loved ones forever with free beautiful online memorials

Create obituary
  • Facebook of AfterFacebook of After
  • Instagram of AfterInstagram of After
  • Twitter of AfterTwitter of After

Sophia Yetunde Ogundiran's memorial is managed by dalleythompson5.

Something wrong?Flag