The wife of Sir Edmund Hillary, Lady June Hillary, died this afternoon.
She was 92.
In a Facebook post, the Honorary Consul of Nepal to Auckland, Dinesh Khadka JP, paid tribute to Lady June and expressed his "deepest condolences to [her family] during this profound loss".
“Lady June Hillary was an exceptional individual whose contributions to Nepal and the Nepalese community in New Zealand were immeasurable,” the post read.
“As the Patron of the New Zealand Nepal Society, she tirelessly promoted cultural understanding and strengthened the bonds between our two nations.
“Her dedication ensured that Nepal's rich heritage and traditions were celebrated and appreciated in New Zealand.”
Lady June spent several years as the Honorary Consul General of Nepal to New Zealand, where she advocated for the Nepalese community.
“Her unwavering commitment to the welfare of the Nepalese people has left a lasting impact on our community,” Khadka said.
He said her “compassion, dedication, and service legacy” would continue to “inspire us all”.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the cherished memories of her remarkable life.”
Her husband, Sir Edmund Hillary, died in 2008.
In 1953, he and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay became the first confirmed mountaineers to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
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