Jakarta – Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian has expressed his profound condolences on the passing of Meriyati Roeslani Hoegeng, affectionately known as Meri Hoegeng. She was the respected wife of the late General Police (Ret.) Hoegeng Iman Santoso, Indonesia’s first Chief of Police, a figure widely revered for his integrity and leadership within the Indonesian National Police.
Minister Karnavian paid his respects to the centenarian at her funeral home in Pesona Khayangan State, Depok, West Java, on Tuesday evening, February 3rd. His presence underscored the deep respect held for the Hoegeng family across various institutions.
Accompanied by Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Akhmad Wiyagus, Minister Karnavian offered his heartfelt sympathies. Both high-ranking officials are distinguished retirees of the Indonesian National Police, adding a personal dimension to their visit and highlighting the lasting impact of exemplary figures like General Hoegeng and his wife.
Following his visit, Minister Karnavian shared poignant reflections on the enduring legacy of Meri Hoegeng and her husband. He conveyed his deepest sorrow, stating, “We extend our profound condolences, personally, on behalf of our families, and the institution of the Ministry of Home Affairs. We recognize that the late Bapak Hoegeng was a figure who consistently inspired us, the younger generation, serving as our paramount role model.”
Minister Karnavian further emphasized that Meri Hoegeng’s influence transcended that of a mere spouse. “The late Ibu Meriyati Hoegeng was an exemplary figure, not only for male police officers but equally for the wives, the mothers of the Bhayangkari association,” he remarked, referring to the official organization for wives of Indonesian police personnel, underscoring her role as a police family matriarch.
Concluding his remarks, Minister Karnavian offered a prayer for the deceased. “We all join in mourning and praying that all her sins and transgressions be forgiven, that she finds the best possible place in the presence of Allah SWT, and God willing, will be granted entry into heaven.”
Meri Hoegeng peacefully passed away at the remarkable age of 100 after battling illness. She took her last breath at RS Polri Kramatjati, Jakarta, on Tuesday, February 3rd, at 13:24 Western Indonesian Time (WIB).
Her final resting place is scheduled for Wednesday, February 4th, at TPU Giri Tama in Parung District, Bogor Regency. Significantly, her grave will lie beside that of her beloved husband, the late General Hoegeng, reuniting the iconic couple in eternity.
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Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian expressed profound condolences on the passing of Meriyati Roeslani Hoegeng, affectionately known as Meri Hoegeng. She was the respected wife of the late General Police Hoegeng Iman Santoso, a figure widely revered for his integrity within the Indonesian National Police. Minister Karnavian, accompanied by the Deputy Minister, paid his respects at her funeral home in Depok, West Java, underscoring the deep reverence held for the Hoegeng family.
Karnavian remembered Meri Hoegeng as an exemplary figure not only for police officers but also for wives in the Bhayangkari association, akin to how her husband inspired generations. Meri Hoegeng passed away peacefully at the remarkable age of 100 on Tuesday, February 3rd, after battling illness. She is scheduled to be laid to rest beside her beloved husband at TPU Giri Tama in Bogor Regency, reuniting the iconic couple in eternity.