Biography: Ropiha Sisters (1967-1973)

Taipitopito | Details

Rā | Date1967-1973Ingoa Taitara | TitleBiography: Ropiha Sisters (1967-1973)Kaituhituhi | AuthorMarina SciasciaHilary PedersenKaihanga | CreatorKeri Victoria RopihaHanga Ā-tinana | Physical FormatpdfWhakaahuatanga | DescriptionThe Ropiha sisters—Kim Ellen Maymom and Keri Victoria—share a unique and deeply connected story. Kim, who moved to Australia in her early twenties, and Keri, who stayed in New Zealand, shared many precious moments growing up, including playful times during floods and holidays spent together. Their journey through life includes difficult moments, such as the tragic deaths of their brother Earl and their father, but also highlights their resilience and sisterly bond. Keri reflects on how their shared upbringing shaped them into the women they are today, with gratitude for their mother, who brought them together as sisters.Wāhi | LocationWansteadTohu Matawhenua | Geo Coordinates^[1]

Tūhonotanga | Related

Kohinga | CollectionTuahine – Sisters of PorangahauTangata | PersonKim Ellen Maymorn RopihaKeri Victoria RopihaWāhi | PlacePorangahau

Whānau | Family

Whaea | MotherMarina Stirling SciasciaMatua | FatherHokowhitu David RopihaTetahi Kaitiaki | Other GuardianHoriana Kataraena RopihaRaymond ThompsonTeina | SiblingsKim Ellen Maymorn RopihaKeri Victoria RopihaKarl RopihaEarl Ropiha

Kaiwhakahaere | Admin

Tau Whārangi | Page NumberPages 190-195

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