From Aunty Lisa 💌
*Being your Auntie*
My darling Kyly, being your auntie has been an honour and one of my greatest gifts from God, you will always be more than a blessing to me, you are my first nephew and my first look at what it is to truly love another human being unconditionally.
‘ I may not have carried you, but you carry my whole heart, a bond like no other, right from the start.
My little best friend, who made life so much better,
So I cherish each and every moment that we got to spend together.
Auntie loves you so so much, I hope you always knew, what an honour and a privilege it was, to help shape you as you grew.
And little do you know how much you've shaped my life too, so I count my lucky stars that my life's been blessed by you.’
You were a star from birth, the sparkle in your eyes were rays of sunshine that brightened up my days, the times spent with you were always a pleasure because you was such a good boy; a fun, loving, dancing, inquisitive little boy ..My Kyly Shmiley!☺️
As you grew throughout the years, you showed greatness in all that you did, you were multitalented with a spirit of joy and dedication. I always told you that I’m so proud of you, but seeing now the legacy you have left has made me even prouder. I love you Kyly, I’m going to miss your beautiful shining smile, your laugh & your big hugs. Well done & congratulations on achieving so much in your life, you really did a lot! Kyly..nothing can fill this hole in our hearts and life will never be the same, but we will fly the flag of love & hugs especially in your name. I thank God for allowing us to have had this time on earth with you, I know you’ve received the highest most honoured place in heaven and I know I’ll see you again, stay looking out for us.. we’re gonna need you. I love you for forever & always nephew, thank you for loving me too. You’ll stay where you started.. in my heart♥️ From your Auntie Lis xxx
From Aunty Sophia 💌
Our Kyly, little papa, star boy. You've left a space in my heart that will never be filled. I now know what heartbroken really feels like. I'll love you till the end of time Makyle and can’t wait till i see you again. Love you always Aunty Soph ❤️
From Aunty Keisha 💌
A Tribute to Makyle
Life can be so cruel sometimes. Just when a young soul is finding his way—full of dreams, full of purpose—it’s snatched away far too soon. Makyle was only 22, with a whole future ahead of him—an aspiring basketball player, a young man with drive, kindness, and a heart so big it touched everyone around him.
I had the privilege of watching Makyle grow from a baby into the incredible young man he became. He wasn’t just a familiar face; he was family. I thought of him as my own nephew. His bond with my older son, Kielan, was organic—built out of choice, not obligation. They didn’t speak every day, but I later learned that they often checked in with each other, sending texts and voice notes to congratulate one another on their accolades and milestones. That kind of quiet, genuine support is rare, and it speaks volumes about the kind of person Makyle was.
And then there was my little one, Jae. At just six, he was lucky enough to experience the love and warmth that Makyle gave so freely. He’d babysit Jae, watch kids’ movies with him, and shower him with attention, always making sure he felt special. That’s just who he was—thoughtful, considerate, and always looking out for others.
Makyle was the kind of young man this world needs more of—respectful, well-raised, and full of heart. He carried himself with grace, treated people with kindness, and never failed to leave a lasting impression. His loss is one that cuts deep, a pain that words can’t fully capture.
But while his time here was short, his impact was massive. He lived with love, he inspired with his passion, and he left memories that we will cherish forever.
Sleep peacefully, Kyly . You will never be forgotten.
Forever in my heart, love always Aunty Keisha, Kielan and Jae x
A poem by Aunty Asher 💌
For Makyle 🕊️
You were a light so bold and bright,
A heart so pure, a soul so right.
From little boy to man so true,
Each step you took, our pride just grew.
You worked so hard, you reached so high,
With dreams so big, you touched the sky.
A leader strong, a shining star,
Your passion drove you near and far.
With boundless drive, you played the game,
Across the world, they knew your name.
Mississippi called you near,
But home was where you shone most clear.
Your spirit soared, your fire burned,
In every lesson, all you learned.
From courts you ran to halls of class,
You chased your dreams and made them last.
But more than all the things you did,
The love you gave is what will live.
Your hugs so warm, your words so kind,
A heart like yours is hard to find.
No road too long, no friend too small,
You had a place and time for all.
Your smile could chase the dark away,
And bring the sun to cloudy days.
Though heaven holds you, still we see,
The love you left in memory.
We’ll love you, miss you, hold you near,
In every smile, in every tear.
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted
and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
— Psalm 34:18
Forever Loved, Forever Proud, Forever our smiley Kyly
Sleep well our darling nephew and cousin
Auntie Ash, Uncle Matt, Akirah, Tunisha, and Zion xxxx
From Uncle Dev 💌
Honour Kyly today
Inspiring young man of the family with such a positive impact with his unique qualities..
Despite his short time with us left a indelible mark on our lives.
U will continue to live in our hearts love and miss u lots lil cuz .. continue to shine light over family sleep well till we meet again .. - Big cuz Devon, love u boy ..
From Aunty Lou and Giovanni 💌
Kylee, it is unfathomable that I am even having to write this.
That we are all here to say goodbye. You have made such an impact in so many people’s lives.
This has been so surreal, and one of the hardest things I have ever had to write, or say. It really has been incomprehensible.
Our bond together was set upon the foundation of love. That started from a friendship that blossomed into family. Just like sisters, when I met your mum Ayesha, and Auntie Lisa, at the Tender age of 11 years old, and we all became inseparable.
I can’t remember exactly how the friendship started, but I do have a vivid memory of the day your mum come down the school to teach someone a lesson for bullying auntie Lisa, and the rest was history. Somewhere along the line, we went from Leytonstone high school girls, to L-stone girls.
There was a group of us that grew up together, and you were the third precious baby within our group of friends to come into the world.
When you was a baby, I don’t remember you crying much at all. You always had such a beautiful smile and you lit up any room. Once you started speaking, there was never a time I remember when you didn’t run up to me calling out Auntie Lou and giving me one of your legendary big squeezy hugs of love, that can be compared to no other kind of hug.
Kylee, you were a bright shining light, with happy beautiful cheeky smiles, funny faces, Michael Jackson dances, you were eloquent and intelligent, you were a good boy, a gentle young man and boy that was always led by manners and respect everywhere he goes. You were the best son, step-son, god-son, brother, nephew, grandson, Partner, cousin, and friend.
There have been so many good times, so many memories, birthdays, parties and laughter, that if love could have saved you, you would be here with all of us right now.
When I was pregnant and then when your baby cousin Giovanni was born, you fell in love, adored him, and protected him from day one. It was extremely heart-breaking looking through the pictures, because you as holding GG or next to GG in most of the photos I had. With your wonderful characteristics, you made it your responsibility to always be by his side, and he absolutely loved you, and looked up to you, as did all of your cousins, in both your immediate and extended family.
If anyone knows me, they know how protective I am of GG. But I specifically remember a time when GG was staying by your house, as he did very frequently, spending time with you all. And one day I called mum, and she said you were all across the road at the park.
Now normally something like that would make my heart skip a beat, because even though it was a stone throw away, there were no adults over there with you. But when mum said, he’s ok, he’s with kylee and the girls. I was immediately at peace, knowing he was with you, his big cousin, that would never allow him to come to any harm, always caring and protecting his youngers.
Kylee, even as you grew from a child into a young man. You always stayed the same, kind and thoughtful. When Giovanni was due to start secondary school and I was considering Haggerston as an option. I remember you taking the time to discuss it with me on the phone whilst you were in America studying and playing basketball. Talking it through with me, was important to you and I really appreciated it so much.
To tell you I love you and I am proud of you is an understatement, I really have no words to express how much my heart is broken today, and how much I know life will never be the same. The love and joy your brought to this world did not go with you. But It has stayed forever and ever in hearts, knowing just how blessed and honoured I was to have you in our lives.
I’ve had phone calls and messages from far and wide. Including an old primary school friend of mine called Rebbeca, that happened to be your primary school teacher age 6-7, and she said that from the many many students she has taught over the years, she remembers you fondly. She said you held a special place in her heart, she loved teaching you and you had a wonderful character. She said strange that it was 16 years ago, because she remembers you so clearly as yesterday.
You were and will always be my nephew. Bonded not by blood, but by love, and as God is love, love will last forever.
when I think of you and the type of character you have. I think of the bible scripture from Corinthians about love, because it exemplifies the way you were right the way through, and it reads.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always trusts, always hopes and always preserves, love never fails.
This was you Kylee, exactly the kind of person you were, and you can see that by exactly how much love there is in the room for you today.
To loose you, has been completely devastating and a tragic for us all. So as a community when you leave here to today, I would just ask that we all reflect on the way that Kylee loved. Knowing he is in the arms of father God, and knowing he has left with us a legendary understanding of the way love preserves and never fails. They way we should all love, and be remembered.
Thank God for your life, Thank you Ayesha and Julian for bringing such a wonderful boy into the world.
Rest in eternal peace nephew, love you forever.
Auntie Lou & GG ❤️🙏🏽