Late retired Justice John Kawi

​Late retired Justice Kawi farewelled

Deputy Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika said this when giving his tribute on behalf of the judiciary at the thanksgiving mass yesterday (May 24).

He described the late judge as a fearless lawyer in his early years of practise prior to his appointment to the bench.

He thanked the immediate family of the late judge and the people of Madang for giving a son who became a very talented lawyer and judge and for sharing him with the rest of Papua New Guinea.

“He died at a very early age. 52 years old and to die, is too young,” Sir Gibbs said.

​Retired judge’s funeral today

A funeral service will held at the St Mary’s Cathedral church downtown from 12 noon.

His casket is currently at the funeral home. It will be brought to the family home at East Boroko tonight from 7:30 to 11pm.

He will be laid to rest tomorrow (Thursday), at 3pm, at the Nine-Mile cemetery.

The late retired Justice Kawi passed away in Port Moresby on Saturday, May 13.