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KEREKERE

Jun 27 2024 Updated June 27, 2024

Gisborne Herald

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KEREKERE, Henare Lewis. RSM Vietnam 41847

Sunrise: 27 June 1945 Sunset: 24 June 2024

It is with the most heaviest of hearts, we announce the passing of a father, a brother, a grandfather, a great-grandfather and a loyal friend. Loving son of Martin and Mary (Terehuia) Kerekere (dec). Loved and cherished father of Louise, Martin, Alo and Mitch. Dad is laying at Pakowhai Marae where nightly services will be held at 6pm and will be here until his Tangi, to be held on Saturday 29th June at 11am. "Up the Boar’s Ass" "Feet on the Floor"

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