Hyron Andrews funeral details revealed
NEWS: The funeral arrangements for former Lions and Sharks lock Hyron Andrews have been confirmed.
Andrews, who died at the age of 31, will be laid to rest in his hometown, Paarl, this coming weekend.
He died in France late last month while on tour with the Lions, and an autopsy found that Andrews died from an aortic dissection, which most likely occurred in association with an aortic aneurysm.
There will be a public memorial service on Friday, 6 November at the VGK Hugeunot Church in Paarl, before a private funeral on Saturday.
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A celebration of his life will then take place at Kings Park Stadium in Durban on Wednesday, 11 November.
The Andrews family have thanked the public for their support throughout the difficult time.
“We would like to sincerely thank everyone for the messages of support and condolences following Hyron’s passing,” they said.
“As a family, we are deeply grateful for every message, call and gesture of kindness as we navigate this difficult time.
“Your love and support have carried us, and it means more than words can express.”
Public Memorial Service
Date: Friday, 6 November 2026
Venue: VGK Hugeunot Church (Paarl)
Time: 18:00
Private Funeral Service (Paarl)
Date: Saturday, 7 November 2026
Celebration of Life
Date: Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Venue: Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium
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