Ratu Tu’uakitau Passes Away

In a statement former President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau confirmed that his younger brother, Ratu George Cokanauto Tu’uakitau passed away in Suva on Wednesday.

Ratu  Tu’uakitau passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, September 13,  2023 at the Oceania Private Hospital in Suva after a short illness at the age of 78 years old.

"It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ratu George Cokanauto Tu’uakitau; son of the late Ratu Sir Edward Tuivanuavou Tungi Cakobau and Adi Lady Vasemaca Tuiburelevu," Ratu Epeli said.

Ratu  Tu’uakitau is survived by  his wife, Taraivosa Lagilagi, and four children; Ratu Penaia Kadavulevu, Ratu Jone Savou, Ratu Edward Tavanavanua and Adi Litia Tuiburelevu.  

Funeral arrangements have as yet to be finalised with further notifications to be announced in due course.

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