Former Commander of the Republic Fiji Military Forces and former Great Council of Chiefs Chairman, Ratu Epeli Ganilau will be laid to rest at his chiefly village in Vuniduva, Somosomo in Taveuni on Friday.
This has been confirmed by his younger brother Ratu Josefa Lalabalavu Sukuna Vanayaliyali Ganilau.
Ratu Josefa says his body will be escorted by the RFMF from CWM Hospital on Thursday.
He says Ratu Epeli will be buried at the chiefly burial site in Delai Vuniduva.
The service will be conducted by the President of Fiji Methodist Church in Fiji Reverend Ili Vunisuwai.
He says the reguregu will begin from tomorrow.
Ratu Epeli passed away last Tuesday.
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