PAKI, Mere Paku (nee Kelly). It is with great sadness that the Reihana Gilbert Paki Family announce the passing of our beloved Mother Mere Paku Paki (nee Kelly.) Aged 94, Mum peacefully left us Sunday April 22, 2018. Mum leaves behind a legacy of three daughters and six sons, many Grand and Great Grand Children, and an unwavering belief in the Saviour and his plan of Salvation. Our thanks to the wonderful carers and nurses at Elmwood House who took such loving care of our matriarch in her final days. Mum no longer feels pain, but this isn't the end. Mum's new journey begins. Mum now embraces those who have waited. Our tears are of her joy, Because, Families can be together Forever. She will lie in state at Kahukuranui Marae, Omahu until her Funeral Service on Friday April 27, at 11am at the Flaxmere Latter Day Saints Chapel, 20 Swansea Road, Flaxmere. This will be followed by her interment and Haakari at Omahu.

Published by Hawke's Bay Today from Apr. 25 to Apr. 26, 2018.