MESSENT, Perry Ihaia. Surrounded by love on 14th June 2018 at Rotorua Hospital. Aged 67 years. Beloved son of the Late Bert and Ester Messent and the Late May and Dave Stark. Loved husband of Maui. Cherished father and father-in- law of Deliala and Ali, and Rano. Loved koro to Meadow, Hobie and Hannah. You will be missed by all your brothers, sisters, inlaws, nieces, nephews, mokos and many friends. Perry will Lie at Tipapa Marae, Murupara (Kopuriki Road). Service will be held at 11am, Sunday 17th June 2018, followed by burial at Waiohau. You were the funniest, wittiest and kindest person. Forever in our hearts. Arohanui. Your Whanau.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jun. 16, 2018.