KIPA, Hori Te Ahumua Tukotahi (George). Born 30/08/1923, Died 05/05/2015. Beloved husband of the late Clare Kipa. Cherished father of Sonia Key, Denis, Barry, and Steven Kipa, and the late Murray, Richard, Grenville and Walter Kipa. Wonderful father-in-law to Cheryl, Mary, Rangi, Gaye, Dennis, Lynn, Marg and Fiona. Beloved Granfather to his many Mokopuna, Great Mokopuna, and Great Great Mokopuna. The pinnicle of a Great Man. Loyal, Hard Worker, Provider, Strength, Mana, Teacher, Family Man and Legend. We will miss you dearly Dad. Farewell our Grandad and Korokoro. Gone to join your true love Clare. Haere, haere haere atu ra. George will lie in state at 7 Stonex Road, Papatoetoe until Thursday, when his service will be held in the Chapel at Manukau Memorial Gardens, 361 Puhinui Road, Papatoetoe at 9.30am, to be followed by burial in the cemetery. Papatoetoe Funeral Cottage

Published by The New Zealand Herald on May 6, 2015.