Captain RUHA Obituary

It is with great sadness that we read of Dave's passing. We have very fond memories of the time we spent together in Waiouru.

Our condolences to Mary and sons David and Roland.

Arohanui

Dawn and John Metcalfe

Arohanui Nui, ki te Whanau o David Hokowhitu o te Iwi Ruha; Aunty Mary, cousins David & Willise, Roland, nephews and niece. Aue te mamae. Arohatinonui, Lovie.

Condolences Mary to you and your family on your very sad loss. It was a pleasure to have known Dave and be touched by his kindness and gentleness - he was of the rare kind - a true gentleman. ...RIP.

Our sincere condolences. Fond memories of some great times together, both overseas and with junior rugby in New Zealand.
Rest in Peace, Dave.
Pat and Dianna Horgan and family

Thinking of you all we have fond memoties of our time together in the Army especially at rugby. A real gentleman loved by all.
Arohanui Denise and the Wiki whanau

A real gentleman ,great role model ,and had a real sense of expressing things ,being trade or discipline, made all he dealt with feel calm.
RIP Dave you will be sadly missed.
Condolences to Mary and family ,
Gordon &. Mavis. Howatson

Captain Dave,Rest in peace. we served together during our careers and a finer gentleman you could not meet.A fine rugby player laid to rest as well and will remember our time on the Papakura Army rugby club.Condolences to all the family and also from another ex Regular Force Cadet like yourself.Will sit quietly and have the odd beer in your memory as well

Alan (Archie) Dawson
WO1 RNZ Signals (retired)

Uncle David Ruha you were the last child of Eria and Mereraiha Ruha, and of cause the baby of 13 children, you have joined them all now uncle as our good father came too you and have relief you from your suffering pain, I will miss you uncle with all my heart, To my aunt Mary and cousins love yous God Bless xxx

I love you my darling beautiful uncle❤ rest in peace, please give my daddy a big hug for me ❤