Passed away peacefully surrounded by his whanau on 7th July 2017, aged 73 years. Cherished mokopuna of Riripeti & Te Rauhea Paraone. Treasured son of Pita & Ketia. Loved brother to all his siblings. Much loved father of Lenora, Wendy and Ronnie. Loved koro of Jack, Maia, Phoebe, Bronson, Kahurangi and Tiare. Adored uncle of his many nieces and nephews.

Ra nehu Monday 10th July 11am at Wairoa Marae, Main Waihi Road, Bethlehem, Tauranga. Burial at Whakaheke Urupa.

Heartfelt thanks and aroha to all the staff at Waipuna Hospice for their dedicated love and care. Ki te whānau whānui, he mihi aroha tēnei kia koutou i tēnei wā pouri, nā koutou hei hiki, hei awhi i a tātou.