Joshua Olusesan Omotunde passed away on August 7th of natural causes in Grafton, ND. Joshua was born on February 28, 1956 to Joseph and Alice (Aina) Omotunde in Ikun-Ekiti, Nigeria. Joshua was the fifth of five children. He attended school there and graduated from high school in 1971 at the age of 15. He continued his education and graduated from University of Ife with a degree in Biochemistry. He taught for seven years in Nigeria. Joshua’s interest in pursuing a career in practicing medicine was influenced by his older brother’s (OS Omotunde, MD) pursuing a career in medicine. Ironically, OS did not make the decision to pursue a career in medicine, until he had acted as Joshua’s caretaker, after Joshua had surgery. Joshua then pursued OS’s career path. Joshua graduated from medical school at the University of Ibadan, in Nigeria.
Joshua did his Residency in Family Medicine at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bismarck Center for Family Medicine. Following his training in Bismarck, Joshua relocated to Grafton and joined Unity Medical Center in 1996. Joshua also served in the United States Military and was stationed in Germany.
Joshua was a board member and medical director at Unity Medical Center. He was a member of the American Medical Association and the Nigerian Medical Association. He was a Board Certified Physician with the American Academy of Family Physicians. He was the Medical Director of Hospice and of Walsh County Emergency Medical Services. Joshua was a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine, at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Joshua loved students and being a part of their education.
Joshua is survived by his wife, Dr. Adeyinka Omotunde, his children: Busola Omotunde (Bayo) Esan, Joshua Ayokunle Omotunde, Anike and Israel Omotunde and one granddaughter, Abigael Esan and several nieces, nephews and grand nieces and grand nephews and his sister-in-law, Esther Omotunde. He was preceded in death by his parents, his three sisters, Dorcas, Rebecca, Deborah and his brother.
Joshua was passionate about his profession of the practice of medicine. He loved all of the patients he came in contact with and would treat them as family. He always had a smile on his face and warmth in his heart for everyone he encountered. The family of Joshua Omotunde wishes to express their sincere appreciation for all who have reached out with an act of kindness, or said a prayer during this time. One of Joshua’s favorite sayings was “we will survive.” Yes, Joshua we will, but the world will be a lonelier place without you to brighten our days.
Funeral services will be Friday, August 18, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at the Grafton Armory. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-7 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM and Friday for one hour prior to the service all at the Armory. Interment will be at the Grafton City Cemetery. Military rites will be provided by the Grafton American Legion and the North Dakota National Guard Honor Guard.
To view the live stream of Dr. Omotunde's funeral click here: http://ustre.am/1A214
To view the live stream of Dr. Omotunde's funeral click here: http://ustre.am/1A214
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