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Larissa Akinremi Obituary
Larissa Kim Johnson Akinremi passed away on Monday June 14, 2021. She was the eldest child of Allen M. Johnson Sr. and the late Bobbie J. Johnson.
She spent her early years in Hyde Park where she attended several public schools that included Shoesmith, Louis Wirth and Kenwood Academy High School.
After HS, she briefly attended college at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff on a music scholarship. She would later find her path back to Chicago where she began her lifelong career of Human Resources and administration services for multiple companies and organizations throughout the years.
Larissa had many diverse interests and talents. She was an artist, historian, activist and mentor to many youth. She was constantly in service to others, expressing her endless love through her music, dancing, laughter and fun. She continued the legacy work of her mother by planning numerous Juneteenth celebrations. She also collaborated on projects with the historic Rosenwald Housing development. She later developed her hobbies of writing stories, filmmaking and photography. She was recently selected in the University of Chicago's Logan Center Digital Storyteller Institute for emerging filmmakers. She was particularly passionate about Chicago's art and music scene.
Above all, Larissa treasured her family. She was preceded in death by her mother Bobbie Johnson, RN. She is survived by her beloved spouse and best friend, Gideon Akinremi and son, Sondai Adjei of Bronx, New York; Her siblings, Allen (Melanie), Rafael, Tasha (Charlotte), Erskine, Zaid (Brittany), Mumina, Raheem, Bahiyyah, Husnaah, Rahmaah, Bushrah and Mubarak; many nieces, great nieces and nephews, and other relatives and a collection of numerous loving friends.
A celebration of Larissa's life is tentatively planned for late September, with more details to come.
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Monlade
September 29, 2021
My Sister,
You are dearly missed
You were a true force and shine to many.
I thank God for you and us sharing many great memories together from the dance floor, community works, and spiritual awakenings.
Many prayers to us all!!
May your spirit shine throughout !!!
We say Ase´ Larissa
Job well done!!
Deñnis Johnston
September 25, 2021
Met Larissa when we resided at Lake Village East in Chicago while she attended Kenwood Academy. She my brother's daughter visited from NJ they bonded fantastically and she would express much concern when she didn't hear from me. She was intelligent, intuitive and verbose. As a teenager, I couldn't have predicted her passionate involvement with the Arts.
May God grant her kind admittance to The Kingdom.
Ayodele
July 20, 2021
Larissa, it's very hard for me to believe that you have left this earth. You were always a wonderful friend to me and I miss you tremendously. I am so grateful that I knew such a loving, creative spirit. You truly lived a life of service to the community that many should follow. My condolences to your entire family and all of your friends.
Evan Freund
July 18, 2021
We have lost a force for community and an exemplar of love for everyone. Larissa was real.
Shobia
June 30, 2021
Larissa, we miss you terribly. You were always here for us in our time of need. Your kindness
will never be forgotten . Love The Smith sisters.
Miriam
June 30, 2021
You'll be missed, sis. Blessings and light.
Alan Lee
June 29, 2021
There are no words to express how much I will miss you very deeply and how i will think about you every time a house song plays or a house event is held. R.I.P. Larissa.
Laviyah
June 29, 2021
Rest easy beloved. Until we meet again on the dance floor.
National Black Wall Street Chicago
June 29, 2021
Sending our love and prayers to comfort your family and friends. God Bless
Cicely
June 29, 2021
You were a grand force that I admired. Thank you for always being supportive and loving. You mean so much to so many and that will live forever. My condolences to the family, trust that her love, and light will forever be with you.
D D
June 29, 2021
Sorry for your Loss may the God of comfort be with you and your family at this time act 24:15
Kee
June 29, 2021
I Love You Larissa and will always cherish your grand memory.
You were the epitome of style and grace in our House Community and otherwise.
Sharon Daniels
June 29, 2021
My dear Friend, you will forever be with me. Your smile, Your groove, Your funk...you are now my ancestor.
Job well done here on earth. You made so many people's lives better. Thank you for all the good memories...I will cherish forever!
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