Bereavements

HJORTH

Nov 04 2023 Updated November 4, 2023

Gisborne Herald

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HJORTH, Alan WOW, what an amazing turnout to celebrate Alan's joyful life. Thank you for all the flowers, food, support, and love shown to our family. Thank you to Fulton Hogan Utilities team for finishing off Alan's project. Thank you to SJ and Amanda who worked all day of the funeral keeping every- one fed and watered. Alan was such an amazing, fun, kind man who is so missed by his family and friends. Love you, we do.

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