With heavy hearts and great sadness, the Okotie, Damijo, Jeweto and Gaye families announce the peaceful passing of our beloved father, brother uncle, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend Gilbert O. Okotie, A.K.A, G.O.O, Papa Loas, Dambura, Bucky you and Shakara, Papa, Mr. Okotie, Papa LOAS, as he was commonly called, peacefully transitioned into the loving arms of the most High while holding hands with one of his beloved daughters, Veronica Okotie on February 20th 2019 at 12:30 a.m. at ManorCare Chevy Chase. Images captured by Royal Ice , an associate of GMB Photos.