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Daniel READ Obituary
READ, Daniel Geoffrey (Chef Dansan) Born 14 November 1975. Passed away on 17 May 2016. An extraordinary life taken from us far too soon, he was of our whanau but he belonged to the world. Dearly loved son of Katariana Waititi and James Waititi, best mate of Martin Purcell and forever son of Geof Read. Darling Dansan of Yuko, beautiful father of Tenapereremoana and dad of Riku, Sora, Toki. Treasured brother of Jenn and Ronny, Rob and Casper. Very dearly loved moko of Ella and late Eru Karena Garland. Beloved uncle to Tiana, Raymes and Caleb. Precious Cousin, nephew, uncle and mate to all his whanau and friends on both sides of the ditch. We remember your fondness, you made us laugh in good times and bad. Haere ra our Chef extraordinaire. Dansan will be at Haven Falls on Thursday 12pm onwards, A service will be held at Haven Falls on Friday at 11am followed by a graveside service at the Waikumete Cemetery Urupa.Haven Falls Funeral Home 0800 428 363
Published by The New Zealand Herald on May 19, 2016.
Memories and Condolences
for Daniel READ
4 Entries
Ross
March 25, 2020
RIP Dan,
Sending my thoughts wherever you are.
Jenn Madden
May 21, 2016
Dan
You went too soon and took my heart with you.
I miss you and love you so very much, my darling brother.
Until we meet again
Your sister
Jenn
xx
May 20, 2016
RIP Chef! Many funny memories of you being the joker.
Yet when it was time to get work, few others could handle the workload like you.
Thoughts with the family.
Travel safe brother.
Sharon
May 20, 2016
Dan, we are so sad to hear you have gone. We have some wonderful memories of you, the meals you cooked, the laughs we all had and the amazing man you became. You will forever be in our hearts. Rest in Peace. Sharon & Alan xx
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