Ratu George Kadavulevu Laid To Rest

Love, respect and humility.

This is how many remembered the way former military Colonel Ratu George Kadavulevu lived his life.

Hundreds of people paid their last respects at the Ratu Seru Cakobau Memorial Church on Bau Island yesterday during his homecoming church service.

Many who spoke during the eulogy told of how Ratu Kadavulevu put others before himself and that his role as a traditional leader was a responsibility and not an entitlement.

Family Eulogy

Adi Tiriseyani Daucakacaka Naulivou (Ratu Kadavulevu’s daughter) spoke highly of her father.

“Ratu faced a lot of hardships during his military career, however, he never thought twice of what he was supposed to do,” Adi Tiriseyani said.

From left: Sereana Kadavulevu (the late Ratu George Kadavulevu’s widow) with Adi Litia Cakobau during Ratu George Kadavulevu’s funeral at Bau Island on September 13, 2019. Photo: Ilaijia Ravuwai

He added that Ratu Kadavulevu was someone who brought families together.

Present at the homecoming service were chiefs such as Ratu Epenisa Cakobau, Ro Teimumu Kepa, Ratu Epeli Ganilau, close family members of Ratu Kadavulevu and Sereana Kadavulevu and friends.

Edited by Susana Tuilau

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