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Lewis HIRINI Obituary

HIRINI, Lewis:
Passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, 3 January 2023; aged 78 years. Dearly loved partner of Dominique. Loved father of Graham, Kelvin, Julie, and Neville (dec). A loved grandfather, brother, and a friend to many. A service to celebrate Lew's life will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Friday 6 January 2023 at 10.00am, followed by private cremation. Messages to Hirini family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North 4440.

Published by Manawatu Standard on Jan. 5, 2023.

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Shelley-Ann Mitchell

January 9, 2023

Saddened to hear the news of your passing Lew. The memories of our years at Newmans always bring a smile to my face - lots of laughs. Condolences to your family, friends and work mates xx

Ron Law

January 9, 2023

Lew was the driver of choice many years back when he was with Newman's and Madge Coach's when the Salvation Army Band went away for the weekend. Sorry to hear of his passing.

Cynthia Cresswell

January 9, 2023

Condolences to Lew's family.
He will be sorely missed on the bus runs. He was always so friendly and helpful. He will leave a big hole in the bus driving family.

Sharlene Lochore

January 9, 2023

My condolences to Lew's family and friends.
Lew was my regular bus driver to work at Massey, he always had a smile and we would chat regularly. He will be missed Sharlene

Steph

January 9, 2023

A Father Love will never go away My condolences to Mr Hirini Family (M)

David Towler

January 7, 2023

Lew, sad to hear of your passing, condolences to your family, fond memories of our golfing days and trips away together and heaps of laughs RIP Cobba.

Marty Rowe

January 6, 2023

Lew always had a smile for everyone and would go out of his way to help you. He will be missed by so many.

Steph

January 6, 2023

Rest in peace lew you will be sorely missed such a lovely man

Tarnea Leslie

January 5, 2023

Absolutely shocked to hear such sad news, fond memories of Lew, Rua and my dad Scotty singing up a storm, just last week a hug and warm xmas and new year wishes, little did we know how precious they would become
Arohanui Lew
Brian and Tarnea Leslie

Sam Richardson

January 5, 2023

I'm so sorry to hear of Lew's passing. The nicest bus driver I've ever had the pleasure to know in many years of taking the city buses. I'll miss Lew on the early Milson run and the Massey buses. He was a genuinely lovely bloke. My thoughts and prayers to his family at this sad time.

Cecily Wilton

January 5, 2023

Was really sad to hear of Lewis passing. Always was a kind jolly brother in law to me.
My thoughts go out to my nephews and niece with losing their father.
Sadly missed.
Cecily & Stephen Wilton.

Lyn miller nee mohekey

January 5, 2023

To the hirini family sorry to hear of the loss of lew. I remember him when he used to drive for newmans bus services. Also my grandparents used to have him come visit and he would sit on the stool and sing doggy in the window. Wonderful memories regards lyn miller

Ross Morpeth

January 5, 2023

Lew, You are a amazing old friend, we go back along way . And you will be sorely missed on the golf course and on the Buses . Rest in piece . Ross & Eleanor Morpeth.

Chantelle knight

January 5, 2023

Deepest condolences
Lew was one of the energetic people I have every meet great sense of humor practical and positive he will be sorely missed.. R.I.P LEW

Warren and Gill Vining

January 5, 2023

Lew was a Manawatu Golf club legend. He will be sorely missed by the members. Pleasure to know you.

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5 Roy St Palmerston North, Manawatu

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