HARRIS, Paiti (Lovie). Slipped away with much courage and dignity and woke up quietly in the Lord's garden. Son of the late George and Amelia Harris of Mangamuka. Devoted husband and soulmate of Daisy. Loving dad of Jackie, Heather, Adam, Julie, Billy, George (deceased), Dillan, Casey and their respected partners. Much loved Kapi of Rhys, Taylor, Isaac, Heather, Julius, Charlotte, Oshea and Gemini. Great-grandfather of Paige. Loved brother of Julie, Weke (deceased), Ko, Evelyn (deceased), Sonny, Din, Tony, Baba, Roy, and Jimi (deceased). Respected uncle to all nieces and nephews. Life with you for 44 years has been a roller coaster as we hurdled through wonderful and sorrowful times. I love you so much and you loved me back. I'm so glad for you, no more pain, I'm sad for me no more you, only memories of our life together. Paiti will be lying in state at Whai – Ora Marae, Otara Rd, Otara from Saturday midday with a service and burial at Manukau Memorial Gardens Cemetery on Monday 29th September at 11am. Online tributes can be made at
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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Sep. 27, 2014.