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Andrew Te Kanawa PARATA

Andrew Te Kanawa PARATA obituary

Andrew PARATA Obituary

PARATA, Andrew Te Kanawa. Born February 27, 1947. Passed away on October 17, 2018. The most loving husband, son, father, papa, brother, uncle, nephew and friend. You left such an impression on each of us and we will miss you more than words can say. Emerson and you dad were like peas in a pod. A quote from Keith Richards "after food, air, water and warmth, music is the next necessity of life".

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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Oct. 19, 2018.

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August 3, 2021

Love you mate, one of the Wellington Town Boys a leader a teacher a special guy. always missed by us all . Take care of the Rock up there mate,see you both when I get there one day. Your mate Tony , memories will stay with me for ever .condolaces to Noc and whanau.

Darren Anderson

March 17, 2019

To NOK and Cat can someone please contact me. Kind regards and best wishes

October 26, 2018

With respect, a great guy with a great voice.
Have a safe journey to Rock-N-Roll Heaven Andrew, you will be a welcome addition to all the talent up there.
Jim Pilcher.

Chaz

October 25, 2018

From the Montmarte in Wellington in '66, to the months we spent in the wilderness in Christchurch in '67 trying to get a band together, to the times we met up again in Auckland in the 70's, so many memories of my experiences with Andrew come flooding back. I can't believe we never go to play on stage together, but I think you really needed some decent musicians around you and I was basically a kid with an attitude. Those were amazing times though and I was so blessed by your friendship. If I ever learn all the chords to "I only have eyes for you" by Simon and Garfunkle, you'll hear me playing it from wherever you may be now. Loved you Andrew.

My deepest condolences to you family.

Eleanor Ria Meckstroth

October 25, 2018

Andrew, Loved forever, Forever loved. To Noc and family, God bless and comfort you always, and lift you, when the tears flow.

October 24, 2018

My condolences to the wider family. I knew Andrew quite well in the early seventies when he used to sing ( on & off ) with a band i managed in Wellington at the time called Gumboot.
What a great singer he was.

October 23, 2018

To Noc and the entire Parata whanau.
sincere condolences on the passing of Andrew.
i have good memories of a good bloke.
R.I.P. cuz.
Ra Wineera

Shell

October 22, 2018

Such a huge loss for you guys. My heart aches for you. May his legacy live on through you and Emerson. Love, life and music.RIP Mr Parata Fly high ❤❤

Tony Gordon

October 22, 2018

I met Andrew working backstage at Hair, Sydney Metro theatre back in '69. We became instant friends and remained that way.
One of those 'special' people one is privileged to have known in life. Goodbye mate, you will always be remembered with great affection.
My sincerest condolences to the Parata family.
Tony Gordon

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