TE HAU, Derek

Sunrise: 30 March 1955 – Sunset: 12 May 2023

“Those we love, never truly leave us”

Son of Ngamanaaki Te Hau and Lulu(Lula) Hawkins.  Brother of Tilly, Henare, Rangi, Louie, Mary-Anne, Poata, Thelma, Janie, Melvin, Rawinia, and Hector.  Father of Annaka, Amba and Towai.  Grandfather of Alista, Saraiah, Paige, Tamatoa, and Hoani.  Great-grandfather of Layna, Paisley, Lincoln-cole, and Khartel.  Cousin, uncle, friend and so much more to so many more.

Derek will lie at 11 Corkill Avenue, Wairoa, where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday 16 May 2023 at 10am followed by burial at Waihua urupa.

Please join us in the celebration of the life of Derek