DAHYA, Govan

Peacefully passed away on 12 July 2024 aged 92 years (born Tavdi, India).

Son of Dahya and Dhedi Chhiba. Devoted husband to Maniben (dec). Loved father to Sunil, Bharat, & Vinod. Father-in-law of Sankutala, Susan, and Neela. Proud grandfather to Tanesha, Vinay, Reuben, Jesse, Nikita, and Chhaya. Dear brother of Haribhai (dec), Narsibhai, & Gajraben (dec). Respected brother-in-law of Dhaniben (dec), Maniben, Kantibhai, and Manjulaben. Uncle of Hansaben, Vina, Ranjit, Pravin (dec), Kamala, Prakash, Karuna, Jayson, Roshan, Pramila, Depeka, Paresh, & Naina.

Our sincere thanks to the devoted carers Robbie & Brenda & staff at Te Hopai.
He will be missed by all who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society www.cancer.org.nz/donate-now and Wellington Free Ambulance www.wfa.org.nz/donate would be appreciated and can be made online or left at the service.

Messages to the Dahya family may be posted c/- PO Box 7123, Newtown. Wellington 6242 or left here in Govan's tribute book where you can also join the service via livestream.

A service for Govan will be held at The Bharat Bhavan, 48 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie. Wellington on Wednesday 17th July at midday followed by a private cremation. You are welcome to pay your respects from 11:30am.

Sitting to pay respect will be at the family home in Island Bay, between 5-7pm on Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th July.