The last journey back home for the mother of two toddlers Kiwi-Indian nurse Divya Manoj will finally commence on Monday, February 7 from Auckland.
Notably, 31 yo, Divya Manoj had suddenly passed away on Sunday, January 30, in Hamilton leaving the family and the close-knit Malayali community shell shocked.
The Consul of India, Auckland, Bhav Dhillon announced details about the repatriation flights through a notice on social media to all key stakeholders, including local ethnic media to ensure there was no confusion and hassle for the grieving family overseas due to lack of clarity around the travel plan.
“This is to ensure there was no confusion amongst community, friends, and especially the family back in India,” Mr Dhillon said.
Revealing more detailed info on the flights, Mr Dhillon said, that she will depart from Auckland on Monday, February 7 reaching Dubai the next day at 4.45 am and further leaving Dubai later on the same day and reaching Kochi the next day, February 9 at 3.05 am.
Meanwhile, the husband Manoj Jose who had very recently arrived in NZ to join Divya, who was in the country for about a year on a critical purpose work visa (health) had left back for India on Friday along with their two kids.
The story of the tragic demise of Divya had touched many hearts in the community and beyond and was duly reflected in an impromptu fundraiser set up by Hamilton Kerala Association and 1665 generous donors in 19 hours donated $105,366 to support the young family.