Wharehinga, Matiu

Sunrise, 11 October 1952

Sunset, 12 December 2024

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving whanau, finally in the loving arms of his hun.

Best dad of Eugene and Cheryl, Daph and Loncey, Trinity and Jelaire.  Loved and adored koro of Ashley #1, Lucas, Victoria, Koen, Emjae, Aaylah, Tyson and Honour.  Treasured brother, uncle and friend to many.

We will have a karakia at Pickering Funeral Chapel at 2:30pm today before taking him to 1 Lockwood Point.  As per dad’s wishes, a graveside service will be held on Monday, 16 December 2024 at 11am.

“A hummingbird can’t live unless it’s free to fly

I know that sunshine follows rain

I know that pleasure follows pain

For I must have you for the life of me”

Forever in the loving arms of his Queen.