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The service was held on 18 May 2026.
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Vasant Live streamVasant Rai Patel, beloved husband of Lilaben Patel passed away May 15, 2026. Vasant was born in Navsari, Gujarat, India and spent over 40 years in Fiji as a Pharmacist and owner of Narsey's Pharmacy in Lautoka. He spent over 20 years living in Auckland. He will be greatly missed by his children, Asha, Arti and Hitesh and son-in-law Chris.
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Thinking of you in your loss and wishing you strength and comfort at this difficult time. I had the privilege of meeting Papa Patel and I will cherish those memories! Lots of hugs!
My beautiful friends, I fondly remember your dad enjoying Navtratri with everyone. He was a beautiful soul. Deepest condolences 🙏 Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.
To you and your family, our sincere condolences for the loss of your beloved dad, husband, and friend. You will have wonderful memories always.
Our love
Melissa and Frank
I want to express my heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to Aunty, Asha, Arti, Hitesh and Chris for the sad loss of Uncle Vasant. My thoughts are with you all and I sincerely wish that you are blessed with love and courage during this difficult time.
I am deeply saddened to hear about Uncle’s passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this incredibly difficult time. Aunty, Asha, Arti, Hitesh and Chris, may you all find strength, comfort, and peace in the memories you shared with him. Please know that I am thinking of you all.
I am truly saddened by the loss of Aaja. He was a wonderful, funny, caring person. I will miss him and treasure our memories together. My thoughts are with Aaji, Aunty Sha, Aunty Arti, Uncle Hiccups and Uncle Chris.
My sincerest condolences to my lovely neighbours at this very sad time. Vasant was such a gentle kind soul to me. Wishing you all strength and much love from next door.