VAI, Ma'ilo Benjamin David. On Monday 12th February 2018, passed away (peacefully) surrounded by his loving family at Auckland Hospital, aged 45 years. Son of Mrs Rosarina Vai and the Late Reverend Peniamina Vilita'i Vai. Beloved husband of Faletui. Dearly loved father of Faraimo, Moana, Aamira, Grace, Fiapaipai, Isaiah and Harmony. Loved and adored brother of Grace, Duane and Keri. "You will be forever in our hearts. Rest peacefully in God's arms". A family service will be held at the Samoan Independent Seventh Day Adventist Church,17 Cape Road, Mangere, Auckland on Monday 19th February at 5:00pm. A funeral service will be held at the same church on Tuesday 20th February, at 10:00am, followed by a burial at the Manukau Memorial Gardens Cemetery. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE. All communications to Duane Vai - mobile 021-113-5567.

Published by The New Zealand Herald from Feb. 16 to Feb. 17, 2018.