Helping to cover the costs of losing my father, Pere Pomana
Dunedin, Otago
My dad, Pere Pomana, passed away on the 11th of April. He had been dealing with some serious health issues leading up to this, however things had seemed optimistic over the last year. His passing was very sudden. Everyone who knew him expected to have much more time with him, so this has come as a shock to us all . Especially as he had a way of pushing through these health issues. As is always the case, life goes on regardless of tragedy. Personally, all I have wanted to do in the 3 weeks since I lost my dad has been to take the time I need to grieve. Due to a multitude of reasons including travel, University, and most of all financial stress, I have felt utterly and entirely unable to do so. I know many of Pere's loved ones feel this way, and I am aware that this situation is not unique to me or my loved ones. In spite of that, I am asking on behalf of myself, my siblings and my mother, for your help.
The funeral bill has come out to a total of $15,211.11. There is a 5% fee on donations, so for example, if you donate $20, Givealittle will take $1 and we will receive $19. Also, donors will need a debit/credit card. Any amount you are able to contribute to help us would mean more than I can put into words.
I haven't been able to cover every detail in this post, so if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me on messenger and I will answer as soon as I can. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
All money donated will go directly to covering the costs of the funeral bill. Any excess funds will go to supporting Pere's immediate family as we go through this difficult time.
We have received a new invoice 21 May 2025
Hi everyone. First of all, thanks so much to everyone who has already donated, I can't tell you how much it means to me and my family. We have received an updated invoice from the funeral home, which makes the goal cheaper than before. At the time of creating the page, I did the best with all of the information I had, and had no clue that the invoice was subject to change. I will update the goal as soon as possible. The page itself is still awaiting official verification. I've been doing my best to send the needed documents as fast as I can. Hopefully soon all of the admin and logistics will be taken care of.
Thanks again for all of your support.
Mairoa
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