Muireen Sullivan-Paongo peacefully passed after 4 years battle of cancer at the age of 48 years.

Daughter of Tirahou Temara Sullivan and Steven Sullivan. Beloved sister to Diane, Steven, Luke and Mack. Cherished wife of Kitione Sullivan-Paongo. Precious mum to her children Jordan Ranapia, Ashleigh Mania Ranapia and Wesley. A devoted grandmother to Manaia and pēpē.

Muireen will be lying in her home at Whakatane (Kirk St) until she leaves for her final journey to Uwhiārae Marae in Ruatāhuna from Gateway tomorrow 4th of January 11.30am. Nehu will be on Monday 6th January 11am.