In Memoriam

O’CONNOR

Mar 28 2024 Updated March 28, 2024

Gisborne Herald

1 min read

O’CONNOR, Rex Joseph 29.04.33 - 28.03.18

O’CONNOR, Zena Hine Oraiti 13.11.40 - 10.08.79

Always in our hearts

Together forever

Your children & many moko.

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