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15°CLate of Cairns, Bingil Bay and Mount Isa. Passed away peacefully Monday 22nd June 2026 in Cairns. Aged 86 years.
Much loved wife of Veikko. Mother to Lea, Anna-Riitta, Matti and Paul. Grandmother of Pippa, Lachlan, Mia and Heidi.
All family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Airi's Funeral Service which will be held at Cairns Funeral Directors Chapel, 36 Pease Street, Manoora on Thursday 23rd July 2026 commencing at 9:30am.
Following the service the cortege will proceed to the Old Tully Cemetery.
Livestreaming of chapel service will be available via our website.
Funeral by : Cairns Funeral Directors
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