TAYLOR, Gilbert. 4 July 2011 you fought a hard and long battle Dad right up to the end surrounded by your loving whanau throughout. Loving partner of Corrina Taylor, father of Rawinia, Maringi, Charmaine, Tuari, Mikayla, Misty and Gilbert Jnr. Koro of all his many mokopuna, we will hold you in our hearts forever and cherish the memories we have. Rest now Dad, until we see you again. Gilbert is lying at Uiraroa Marae, Te Teko until his funeral service 11am Thursday 7 July followed by burial in the Mataruia Urupa.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jul. 6, 2011.