Homegoing Services for our Beloved Jeph Oyeku

In Loving Memory (From the Family)

Jephthah Olúgbóyèga Oyeku

“Jeph” • “Brother Jeph” • “Branch Chief Oyeku”

June 16, 1948 - October 15, 2025

Thank you for your kind words, prayers, and support as we mourn the sudden passing of our beloved father, who left us while doing what he loved. Our family has been deeply moved by the outpouring of tributes from his colleagues at the NYC Department of Probation and the United Probation Officers Association. Your expressions of care and respect have been a great comfort to us.

We invite you to join us in honoring Jeph’s life:

Friday, November 14, 2025

📍 Funeral Service

Grace Baptist Church

52 South 6th Avenue • Mount Vernon, NY

🕙 Wake/Viewing: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

As we gather for the Wake and Viewing, we will offer a time for family, friends, and colleagues to share testimonies, stories, and prayers that reflect the impact of Jeph’s life.

🕛 Funeral Service: 12:00 PM

📺 Livestream will be available for those unable to attend in person

Standing Together in Remembrance

To help us celebrate his life, we’ve created a dedicated email address:

📧 memoriesofjeph@gmail.com

Please share your stories and photos of Jeph for a video montage. We’d love to include memories—whether funny, touching, or inspiring—that capture the man he was.

For questions or additional information, please contact:

Suzette Oyeku: 617-233-3486

Patrick Oyeku: 917-771-9654

Claudette Oyeku: 716-510-7885

Passing of One of Our Angels - Jeph Oyeku

On Wednesday, October 15th we lost one of the good guys. Jeph Oyeku who was a mentor to many, a brother and friend. Jeph went home to glory doing what he does best working. He was in a Branch Chief training at the time. For 38 years Jeph dedicated his life to The Department of Probation and to the United Probation Officers Association. To learn more click here. We will miss him.

UNIVERSAL TAX WEBINAR HOSTED BY STACEY BRAUN ASSOCIATES

UPOA would like to remind members of our financial counseling benefit by Stacey Braun Associates. This resource is here to support members with one-on-one guidance on budgeting, debt management, retirement planning, and more—and it's completely free through your union. On October 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM Stacey Braun Associates is hosting the Universal Tax Webinar. Click on the link below to register.

https://www.staceybraun.com/new-federal-tax-law-changes-webinar-100725/

This webinar is designed to help members better understand and prepare for tax season. Full details can be accessed by clicking the link above. We encourage all members to take advantage of this helpful session.

UPOA Making Strides Fundraiser for 2025

Making Strides for Breast Cancer Walk is coming in October. Each year UPOA has a fundraising event to raise money for the cause. Please support us!!! Please see flyer of items being sold, see your UPOA borough Captains to place your order - click here for September Newsletter identifying the borough Captains. ORDERS AND MONIES DUE BY 10-3-25.

Don't Forget to Join UPOA on Sunday at African Day Parade

All participants were your uniform polo shirt, jeans and sneakers

UPOA Demands for Impact Bargaining

Please review the following documents carefully as our attorneys have prepared demands for Impact Bargaining due to UPOA’s high attrition rate.

• Comptroller’s Data on agencies with elevated Attrition Rates - click here to review report

• Attorney’s Demand for Impact Bargaining - Click here to review document

• UPOA Newsletter on Demand for Impact Bargaining - Click here to review

Join UPOA in the 54th Annual African American Day Parade 9-21-25

UPOA ismarching in the 54th Annual African American Day Parade on Sunday 9-21-25. Join us and wear your uniform shirts and jeans. We are meeting at 11:30 on the Westside of 111th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. See you there

UPOA Will Stand In Solidarity with Law Enforcement and Uniform Officers on Stairs of City Hall

Join UPOA on the stairs of City Hall as we stand in solidarity with Law Enforcement and Uniform Officers along with Mayor Adams on Thursday July 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM. It is time to heal and push our agenda forward. Review July Newsletter for more information on upcoming events.

Also, please join us at City Hall on Monday. July 28, 2025, for a City Council hearing with the Department at 10: 00 AM where President Powell will be testifying. Your support is needed.

Dues Increase Vote Postponed - Reserve Seat for Dorney Park Now

The Executive Board has decided to postpone the dues vote that was scheduled for Thursday, June 12, until further notice. 

In the meantime, the UPOA Active and Retiree WF Friends and Family Health and Wellness Day on Saturday, August 9 at Dorney Park. If you plan to attend and need bus transportation from the Bronx, Brooklyn, or Queens, please reserve your seat as soon as possible. (see attached flyer)

UPOA WF/RWF First Health and Wellness Event

Time to relax and destress with friends and family. Join us at the UPOA WF/RWF Health and Wellness Event at Dorney Park. We will have give aways and information on health and financial wellness. See flyer for details. A $20 per person Deposit is due by 6/20/25 and the Final payment of $20 per person is due by 7/18/25.