07/18/2022
Obituary
Pastor Darrell Glen Ojeda July 6, 1974 - June 14, 2022
“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise” Psalms 100:4
You are cordially invited to join the Sunnyslope Community Church in Celebrating the life of Pastor Darrell Ojeda.
Pastor Ojeda was born July 6, 1974, in Denver, Colorado and raised in Phoenix, Arizona and went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, comforted by his wife Tagine Ojeda and family members.
He was the fifth child, and the third son, of his late father Pedro S. Ojeda, survived by his mother Guadalupe (Lupe) Soto Ojeda. Darrell is survived by his loving wife Tagine G. Ojeda of sixteen years. He has five siblings three sisters, two brothers and their spouses, Cynthia, Gary, Kem, Kimberly and Geneva along with thirty-one nephews, twenty-four nieces, numerous relatives and friends. His mother-in-LOVE Rose Sullivan, whom he loved dearly, sister-in-law Tashana Julian and spouse.
Darrell was preceded in death by his father Pedro Santoz Ojeda, Grandparents; Jesus Maria Ojeda, and Genobeba Santoz Ojeda, Grandparents; Agapito Soto and Wenseslala (Bencie) Solis Soto, Uncles; Fermin (Duffy), Antonio (Tony boy), George Z., Joe T., George S., Aunt; Pauline, Cousin; Wanda and Neice; Lou Lou.
Darrell embraced his calling into ministry at a very young age when he discovered that worship was his passion, and worship would become his lifelong pursuit. He had an anointed voice and was a skilled musician. His unique ability to create fellowship through the tune of a song and the texture of his voice became the living room where he embraced, mentored, and inspired so many.
Throughout his ministry Darrell served as State Camp Director, Evangelist, and Worship Director for the Southwestern Region of the Church of God of Prophecy (COGOP), encompassing the states of Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico. Darrell also loved doing ministry at the local church level, serving as Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, Worship Director, Evangelist, Youth Pastor, and Christian Education Director. This incredible journey of servanthood led him, alongside his wife Tagine, to embrace his pastoral calling and start Sunnyslope Community Church.
He loved the COOGP! He was passionate about its history, its traditions, and its future. He loved the international and multicultural make up of his church. He always looked forward to its International Assembly, and the world-famous Bahama Brass Band. Darrell was passionate about his Lord and SaviorJesus Christ, preaching the Gospel, helping the hurting, encouraging the downcast, and serving the needy.
While earth suffers the departure of a loving husband, a caring son, and an incomparable friend, heaven celebrates the arrival of a mighty worshiper who has certainly entered eternity’s gates with thanksgiving and his Fathers’ courts with praise.