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Bereavements

SMILER

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PERA (PJ) PUNAHAMOA SMILER Kia whakangako ai to whakaaro hohonu, tino rawe ki te whanau, me nga hoa tata i tautoko ai te whanau pani i noho pouri, noho mokemoke i te wehenga atu a Pera ki te pourinui, ki te po tangotango, takoto ai. The Smiler whanau, wish to extend our sincere thanks to whanau and friends for your condolences, support and koha that we received when our brother Pera (PJ) passed away on 25 January 2024. Your generosity is appreciated and forever remembered in our hearts. Smiler whanau

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