Deaths

WIHONGI-ROBINSON

Apr 24 2024 Updated April 24, 2024

Gisborne Herald

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WIHONGI-ROBINSON, Lillian. — On 22nd April 2024, peacefully at home. Loved wife of the late John, and the late William. Much-loved Mum, Nanny, and special Nanny to all her mokopuna. Lillian is lying at her home, 25a Oak Street, until Friday. The funeral service will be held at Evans Chapel, Ormond Road, at 10am on Friday 26th April, followed by interment at Poututara Urupa, Uawa. - Evans Funeral Services Ltd FDANZ www.evansfuneral.co.nz

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