Claude Chike Olugbala was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on Monday July 5, 1982, to Chionesu Ajamu Olugbala and Patricia Massiah-Olugbala. Claude passed away suddenly on November 20, 2022 in Tanzania where he went on vacation to Rwanda and Tanzania at the age of forty (40).

He was the brother of William Olugbala, Kitwana Olugbala, Fayola Olugbala and Olu Paynter. He was the grandson of Richard and Amanda Massiah (deceased) Claude Woods (deceased) and Marjorie Yearwood in St. Kitts.
He met Devonna Munroe while attending UofT, they fell in love and were married on August 29th of 2014. He is survived by a number of Aunts and Uncles and their families in Calgary, New York, Antigua and St. Kitts. He had many other cousins too numerous to mention. He was a very sociable, loyal and trustworthy individual, made many close friends and he impacted the lives of many others throughout his short life.

Claude attended Crescent Town Public School from the age of 4, went on to French Immersion at R.H McGregor Public School, then to Cosburn Middle School, Leaside High School and Eastern High School of Commerce. He graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in Political Science and Public Policy.

He worked in the Mortgage Industry and was employed by Equitable Bank as a Senior Commercial Account Manager, CFG Portfolio Management, before moving to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation as a Specialist in Market Housing Prevention and Default Management.

Claude was an active member of the local chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and was the District Director for Canada. He was an example of excellence, leadership, diligence and brotherhood to many members of the organization.

He was actively involved in the Caribbean Community and served in the Caribbean Solidarity Network. He loved the Caribbean and felt most at home when he visited the islands. He loved listening to Caribbean music, especially Soca and participated in many Caribbean events held in Toronto.

Claude loved God, his family and friends, volunteering and travelling. He reminded his mom that he had been to every continent except Antarctica.

He will be dearly missed by all.


Please join the family virtually if you are unable to attend the Funeral Service at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzBVn_5sZExpz1kRcga-C2Q/featured on Saturday, December 17th.