PARAIRE, Joseph Hohepa (Joe) Dad left us after a long illness on January 25, 2016, aged 86. Much loved husband of the late Martha. Much loved and respected Dad of Lance, the late Regina, Raka, Patrick, Wiki, Muriel and Daniel. Cherished and devoted Koro to all of his mokopuna. 'The angels saw you getting tired, they wrapped their wings around you and took you home' Dad is lying at Tahuwhakatiki (Romai) Marae, Welcome Bay, Tauranga. A funeral service will be held at 11am on Thursday, January 28.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jan. 27, 2016.