RANGITUTIA, George Whakatoi. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his whanau on Wednesday 8th August 2012. Devoted husband of Hineiri, beloved father of Te Kakahu (deceased), Bronwyn, Tyson, Raewyn, and George Junior (deceased). Treasured father-in-law and friend of Dean, Selina, Chris, and Jennifer. Cherished Koro of Teagan-Jade, Stacie-Rae, Hinekahukura, Tai Junior, Ashleigh-Kaye-Nina, Shiarna- Page. George will lie in state at Aotearoa Marae, Te Awamutu. A funeral will be held at the above marae on Saturday 11th August, 2012 at 11 a.m. followed by burial at the Aotearoa Urupa. It's your world now, my race is run I'm moving on just like the setting sun No sad goodbyes, no tears allowed You'll be all right, it's your world now. South Waikato Funeral Services Ltd, P O Box 459, Tokoroa FDANZ
Published in The New Zealand Herald on August 9, 2012