Papa Ron finally at rest
20 September 2024
Kia Ora whanau and friends, my family and I would like to thank everyone for their love and support throughout this difficult time and especially thank everyone for their kind donations to repatriate my fathers body but after all the politics in doing so it was decided that it was too late for me to bring him home to Te Umuroa marae and at short notice was laid to rest In Catherine hill cemetery in Newcastle on Tuesday.
We have endured many costs in the past few weeks travelling between Australia and New Zealand such as last minute flights, accommodation, food and loss of income that your kind donations will help to cover.
Given the change in circumstance, if you'd like to request a refund, please get in touch with Givealittle at helpdesk@givealittle.co.nz by next Tuesday, October 1st. Otherwise, funds will be used to cover the costs we have incurred.
The relief I have from the support you have all shown me has lowered the anxiety for us knowing that we will be able to pay our mortgage and feed our kids next week. Words cannot express our gratitude to everyone and I would especially like to thank the Clark whanau for their unwavering support love and generosity . Love to all of you