Ratu Finau Mara who was the eldest son of the late Turaga na Tui Nayau and Tui Lau, Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara and the Roko Tui Dreketi, Ro Lady Lala Mara, will be laid to rest at the chiefly village ground in Lomanikoro this Friday.
Ratu Finau who was 60 years old, passed away last Wednesday due to an illness.
Ratu Finau is survived by his wife Vitinia Buadromo, his two children Ratu Salesi Kinikinilau Mara and Adi Lawerua Mara, his four sisters and one brother, one son-in-law and two grandchildren, Taru and Salesi Dauni.
His funeral service will be held this Friday at the Stella Maris Convent Chapel.
The family says in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, there will be no reguregu and family and friends who wish to pay their last respects will need to be at the parish from 9am- to 10am but 10 people will be allowed in at a time at 5-minute intervals.
The thanksgiving service will be held behind closed doors from 10am to 11am with only immediate families.
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