NICHOLAS, Rodney Ernest (Huru). Crossed the veil on 28 August 2023. Husband of Hoki. 3rd child of Ernie and Ripeka Nicholas. Brother to Ellen, Albert, Mark, Patrick and Stephen. Father of Tiria, Stella, Ernie and Hinerau. Koro of Riapo, Kaikohe, Mapuna, Darcy and Mahutonga. He is lying in state at Tawhitinui Marae, Omokora. Funeral service at 11am Thursday 31 August. Followed by burial at Tawhitinui.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Aug. 30, 2023.