Aged 54, passed on to eternal peace on 29 June 2025. Son of the late Vaevae-auri and Tumatatenga, cherished husband of Kelly, brother of Akaari, Brian, and the late Terekino, and inspiring uncle to all his nieces and nephews. William will lay in state at 11 Clutha Place, Palmerston North. A burial will take place on Wednesday 2 July 2025 at Kelvin Grove Cemetery, James Line, Palmerston North at 11.00am. Please contact 022 309 9512 for further details.

Published by Manawatu Standard on Jul. 1, 2025.