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Manubhai PATEL

2026 · Auckland

Died 30 July 2026Posted 3 August 2026

PATEL, Manubhai Khandu. Suddenly on Thursday 30th July 2026, at home. Aged 77 years. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Manubhai Khandu Patel born in Bodali, Navsari. Beloved husband of Ramilaben Patel, father of Ajay and Sundhya, father in-law of Barbara, and Richard. Grandfather of Jiah, Shay, Aadi and Ciyan. We would like to thank the carers from Enliven for their ongoing support for the last five years.

A service to celebrate Manu's life will be held on Wednesday the 5th of August 2026, at 11.00am in the Sugar Loaf Chapel, at Howard & Gannon Funerals, corner of Lee Road and Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier.

Messages to the 'Patel Family' C/- P O Box 7001, Taradale, Napier 4141.

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