Donald TOIA Obituary

Hi Uncle Buncle, today they unveil you, I´ve been in Aussie 13 years today. I´m not able to make it over today so I got searching and realised I haven´t written anything on this thing.

So here I am, I miss you so much Uncle, every memory I have of you is wonderful, you were always loving to me growing up and even more when I got a family of my own. You knew all my struggles and always knew what to say when I needed it.

To this day it really hurts, I thought time was suppose to heal? I always talk to you, hoping that you come out of nowhere. I really want to see and hear you again. I guess I´ll have to wait til I get there aye

You leaving us has been really hard to accept and I can only be grateful for everything you and Aunty have done for me and my family over the years. I am very grateful I still have aunty in my life.

I hope you´re having a wonderful afterlife. I love and miss you always.

Hey Dad & My Big Brother Wayne :-( Life Down Here Has Been Different Since You Both Left!!! See You Both Wen Im Ready XoXo

Its been a year cuz I know how hard it has been for your family and my heart goes out to them miss you cuz

Donald (Don) Toia,i only knew for a short time, I remember how excited he was to meet another Toia moving into Kaitaia, and he said to me that I was marrying into a good whanau, I also remember his eyes, and watching him apply himself on the field. I watch only a few games with him play, it so reminded me of my dad.was only a short time I knew him, but for me it was a long enough time to be around whanau...Mean Maori Mean

R.I.P. Donald.

You had a great influence on the gsme of Rugby League in the Far North and and to younger ones like myself an insperation to play nd love the game...Thank you Don may you REST IN PARADISE...you and Wayne...

Don - I only knew you for a short time but in that time I got to know you as a very funny guy who could make anybody laugh, you were high on life and loved Jennifer, your children, grandkids and family to bits. You are sadly missed by all - rest in peace. Love Gevina & Mathew

Pauline & Phil Phillips would like to wish Jennifer and the family all the love and support at the loss of Don. I knew Don through sports he was a good sportsman great dad and husband. It is always hard to loose someone you love but may he live through all the stories and memories you have of him. So Peace Be With You all Aroha Phil & Pauline Phillips

Uncle Don just want to say thank you so much for being apart of my life especially on my Big day getting ready to marry your nephew words cant express how much that meant to me:)and being apart of our kids life's aswell you and aunty Jenny were always there for us no matter what and I love's you for that, It sux how the Big man upstairs had to take you so soon we miss you all so much. I look at your photo everyday and say Hi and hoping you dont reply back lolol, till we reunite again when the big man picks me love you to the moon and back

This letter is for my Uncle Don a man that had a lot to do with my life from the time I was born right up to the time he pasted on. Myself, My Wife Bella an kid's think about you every day with a constant reminder of photo's an Memory around us. We had a very special connection with you Uncle. A man that was by my side though rugby an followed that trait with my boy Brennan who talk's about you every time we have porridge for breakfast how you make the best lol, Then there of Bianca, Brennan an Brooklyn have a little talk about Uncle Don. Uncle it's still soreal that you're gone. Sum of my proudest moment was when you walked my wife Bella down the aisle on our wedding day an toastmaster at my 21st. These are a few thing's that connect Uncle Don to us, I could go on but the rest are for me an my kid's. Uncle can you say hi to all our loved one's for us you know who they are well till we meet again Uncle we love you with all our heart's and will keep you'r memory strong Load's of love from your nephew Billy, Bella, Bianca, Brennan,Brooklyn an baby Billy

Uncle Donald, it's really hard for me to sit here and write to a book.. I still find it hard to accept you've gone.. As i look back over the years, from you and Aunty living with us then us living next door to each-other... Just breaks my heart... It's the memories that shatters me to pieces, from dropping you to work or picking you up... You coming down for a beer with EJ and I, to you and Ezryana fighting and not talking to eachother for a week to watching our new movies... Just everything is sad... It still breaks my heart Uncle having to had watch you be so prefect to slowly become sick, i watch that everyday you and Aunty lived next door... Just brings tears to my eyes...
Katrina & Ezryana miss you uncle... You were always a good friend to me unlce, i still cry that your gone, i still cry that baby Mei has gone... I miss you both... I still cry at photo's of you because that's all i have left... Thank you for leaving abit of yourself through Ezzy, you will be talked about through Ezryana's life on how she got her name Ezzy... I would also like to say to you that with you gone Uncle, i appreciate my Dad far more then i ever had and that life is to short... You show our baby Mei how fun you are Uncle to be around... Say hi to everyone for me please and Hi to poppa Jim... Big kisses to you Uncle and baby Mei, love yous and miss yous so much...xxxx Shana....

Hi my big phat papa , I miss u more an more each second I lie in bed an all I can think about is how little time we got with u , u were too young to be taken , but as the saying goes the good die young .. I remember you always saying to me u better pull ur socks up nikes an get it together at school .. I could go on an on about my memories with you but I would create a water fall with all the sadness that comes with remembering so in my heart thay stay .. I love u my papa an Lauryn ur great granddaughter she's walking now an says my papa all the time an I know she talking about u .. Well I got to go now cause I've started to cry .. Till then love u till infinity an beyond ...

Hey Don, gone too soon Bro, you were a good man, until we meet again, RIP Alec Liliana & family

So sad to hear of your loss. I remember as a youth following the league with mum and all the other families of players, i was always in total awe of your prowess on the field, loud and proud you were and will always be the big man of Rugby league.. Rest in peace Matua gone but never forgotten.

Kia Ora Papa Don
WE Miss n love u muchly an of corse wish u were here, its weird hanging out with Nana Jen with no Papa Don by her side its just not the same, You really made a difference on this side of life an I'm really thankful that not only I but my Ivy got to met you, I can't fix a grieving heart but I heard that the Love of family n friends can carry you through so Ivy n I will do just that. We layed your body to rest an set your soul free to soar an begin another chapter of Donald Wayne Toia so CHEERS to another chapter of animation.. xxx From Ivy n Diane Underhill

Peace and Blessings Don, your a good man, always a cheerful smile and warm heart. Maryanne Place wont be the same again and will think of you often. Arohanui, Nathan Andrews X

Dad, time keeps going and my tears keep flowing, my heart is still so very sore at the fact your gone forever.. I cant see your face, your smile or hear your voice anymore; and its so lonely without you.. I miss picking you up from work with mum, hanging out at the unit with you, talking to you and asking you for advice... Theres so many memories that i cherish of our time spent together, that no amount of time can heal the hindering pain of our loss.. The kids miss you, we all miss you.. I cant help but to feel as though we have been robbed of such a beautiful person... Gone too soon and taken so fast... My father, you are my everything, my hero, my first true love... Forever and always, yours truly Simone xoxo

Gone too early my uncle, they must have needed you in heaven to look after the other angels xx

Dearest brother inlaw you touched my family in so many ways id need to write a book.You will always be in our thoughts and heart and will never be forgotten. Love you always Lyn Victor Erana Sonny Rangi Phillipa and Alexander

still sadens me to know your not here with us but you will remain in all of our hearts uncle don. this is not goodbye, but simply a 'see you later'. love you always <3

Hi uncle don(: tonia here, i dont really know what to write but i can say that you will always be in EVERYONES hearts. Always thinking of you, theres always that weird feeling knowing that your gone but in a better place. Much love from Tonia and all the family
Rest In Paradise uncle love you.

To my darling friend........as i write this my eyes flood with tears, i have just read that yor precious dad passed away. how dissapointed i am that i havent kept in touch, that had i have popd in or txtd "how r u " i wud have known sooner that he was not well. i will always remember yor dad as an awesome father to yous, a loving solemate to yor mum,a giant guy with a heart that would stretch to eternity and i also kno how much love you two share for eachother. my dear friend, please know my heart and thoughts are always with you, yor family and yor babies. your dad is the awesomest!!! xoxxx's vern+kids

I can remember Don when I was growing up in Ahipara, the big guy with the laugh that I could never forget, he hung out with my older brothers and sisters....... my heart goes out to the whanau! ..... Arohanui. (Moko)

To Papa Don, you have left a big hole in my heart but I have so many great memories of you and I will cherish those memories until my day comes. You were the best Father that anyone could wish and hope for. When and if I finally do get married, you will be there by my side like we always said. I am the luckiest person in the world to have known you and your beautiful family. To Jennifer, the kids and I will truly miss you when you depart our shores but I know we will be seeing you again soon. R.I.P Don,love and miss you heaps, now Heaven is a better place because you are there xoxo

Dearest Uncle Don words cannot express the sadness that is in my heart to loose someone whom left warmth in everyone's hearts, you did in mine because of the bond you and our darling Mei had and will always have, Im sure shes keeping you on your feet and she likes to be stroked on the forehead it helps put her to sleep tell my baby I miss her and I love her to bits. you were both loved by many and RESPECTED by all until we meet again love Hine xo

RIP my brother Donald I am so glad I had the change to know u an I hope,were ever u may be that u r at peace an we c each other again sometime.I know u will be lookn in from time to time on us all I love u big brother. TIll we meet again SEE. YA!!XX

Kia ora whanau, My name is Coraline Robinson I used to go to Edgewater College and friends to Amanda. Um its been years since I last saw the family and hope they remember who I am lol. I am so sorry for your loss and i know what your going through as I lost my dad in November Malcom Robinson to cancer and feel your pain of losing a great father, grandfather, friend and laughing companion. Although I didn't know your dad to well, I know my dad did through league etc, so take care and aroha to you all. xxxxooooxxx

Kia ora Don Don, you were taken from us far too early but glad for the fact you have no more pain to suffer. Will really miss your infectious laugh, your bear hugs, sense of humour and your wit. You are a legend and will always live on in our memories, every day thoughts and acheing hearts. Till we meet again, much love to you xxx

One of our many most memorable memories of Dad.

We miss you papa from your 14 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren

Im sorry i wasnt there, thank you for many fond memories on and off the league field. Will miss your cheeky grin and wish your family our dearest condolence and much love, miss you uncle and wayne, hardout!!! Adam, carleen, anton, renee and Ann

rip uncle xx

Uncle Don im so happy you found us..Just wanted to say we all love you so much and where glad the pain and suffering is now over..May you rest in peace xoxo

first of all to my dearest uncle im sorry i couldnt make it to your funeral but you were on my mind all of that week.I would have loved to be a pallbearer for you and carry you now i will carry you in my heart. im glad i got to spend a few days with you all before your passing even though my heart was breaking to see you suffer. i am truly blessed to of had you in my life growing up always spending time with you all when i would come stay i always felt loved and welcomed by you all especially you uncle. my heart aches to know you arent here with us anymore especially for aunty Jenny and my beautifull cousins.You have left behind a huge hole which im sure we will fill with love and laughter of our memories with you.
I love you to the moon and back which is not a great enough measure of distance.xx
To Aunty Jenny ,Simone,Serena and Amanda thinking of you all constantly love yous all you were all like my sisters growing up and i love you all very much the pain will never go away but it will be a constant reminder of how much we love him and what he meant to each one of us. love you all.
To all the mokos and great mokos your papa was the best xx

Dearest uncle, u will b forever missed, u were an amazing person, but I find comfort to know u r now with our loved ones including Wayne, to our beautiful cousins n uncles mokos n our aunty Jen, we love you, be strong xx love u always uncle xxx

Thinking of you xoxo

To my darling brother inlaw Don-Don i will miss you forever and miss those little kisses on my cheek lol.love from your sister inlaw georgina ihaka.

miss you uncle donald i will always think of you,and love you.xxxxx

i love you papa, it's lauryn here. i miss you soooo much my papa and i always think about how kind you were to me. i miss staying at your house and eating all nana's lollies. remember me papa as i will always remember you xoxoxo oh and ford-harley misses you too bye my papa..

Rest easy Papa Don. You were like a dad to my mum and/so therefore a grand dad that i have never had, to me. Hearing all the lovely stories about you and your well lived life... Always brings a tear to my eyes. Miss you heaps and forever. Rest easy and see you again when our time comes. Love you lots xoxo

Lots of folk will mourn your passing to the greatest sports field of all. I reckon you will be enjoying your reward. Chatting with Wayne while keeping a loving eye on Jenny, the girls and mokos. Personally I am better for having known you over the years. Arohanui Mate

Enjoy your rest and interactions with Wayne mate. One thing is for sure I am better for having know you over the years. Watching park rugby league will always be missing a vital ingredient, your gentle humour and insightful comments on play. Sadly missed never forgotten.

Our loss together has shattered my heart forever Don. While you're up there in heaven, I am down here on earth, clutching onto our memories and wondering why us, why have we been the chosen ones to suffer all this pain that is so unbearable, my heart aches. I fell in love with you the day we met and will always be in love with you till the day we meet again. Wait for me with our son at your side and I will enter your lives like we never ever parted. Your loving wife. Jen

We love you Uncle forever and always xoxox

My beloved Father, My heart still feels empty but in time this will recover from the hurt, You will remain in my thoughts and in my heart forever & always.

Love Your Princess

Love you so much dad wish you were here with us where you belong. Forever in our hearts always on my mind .

Love u papa , from asalaroo an hunaara

Our hearts are all broken but in time they will heal, and we know this is not goodbye but see you later and cant wait till we meet again. Love you always uncle xoxo

to my darling father :-) i love and miss you more than words can say. i always think of you in the most loving and caring way. theres not a day that goes by that i dont weep for you, think about you, talk about you and miss you. the kids miss you so much too dad. now your in heaven with wayne and the other members of our family dad... may your body rest in peace and your soul roam free forever.... tears in my eyes pain in my heart you on my mind xoxoxo i love you dad :-):-):-)

at rest now go with god

Rest in Peace Don xx