15/07/2024
Dearest Whānau
Warren (Wally) Pihama passed away peacefully on 15th of July 2024 surrounded by whānau.
Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th July he will lie in state at the whare (home) of his dearest friends Thomas Rona and Leonce Robson at 19 Suva Crescent, Greenacre, NSW 2190. All welcome to visit at any time to say your farewells.
There will be a service each night at 6.30pm to celebrate his life.
Wally will be taken to Rookwood Cemetery South Chapel for his service on Thursday 18th July. Please arrive by 11am. Live stream will start at 11.30am (see registration link below).
Thereafter Wally will be prepared for his final journey back to Aotearoa on Friday 19th July.
Wally’s tangi will be held at Owae Marae, Waitara from Saturday 20th July (time tbc). 16 North Street, Waitara, Taranaki 4320. Manuhiri welcome to stay, Nau mai,haere mai.
To Wally's Whānau and Friends
Kia kaha Kia Maia Kia Manawanui
We will update you of any further details, changes and times as received.
Rookwood Cemetery South Chapel
Memorial Ave, Rookwood NSW 2141
REGISTER YOUR ATTENDANCE HERE FOR LIVE STREAM LINK:
https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTcyMDcxNjgzMzEzOTI0MzUmb25lcm9vbS1lbWFpbCZpbnZpdGF0aW9uX2NvcHlfbGluaw==
KOHA via NZ and AUS Bank Accounts below through Tania Niwa (or can be made in person to Wally’s niece, Maree Leith, daughter of Sonia Pihama Johnstone).
AUSTRALIA: ST GEORGE BANK
Account name: Tania Niwa Photographer
BSB: 112879 Account: 437941209
NZ: ANZ BANK
Account name: Miss T M Niwa
BSB 06-0709-0485893-00
Please leave your name as reference, and ‘Koha Wally’ in the bank transfer.
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