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Tihema Hamiora RIPI

Tihema RIPI Obituary

RIPI, Tihema Hamiora (Koro Des). Passed away peacefully at his home in Albany, on Tuesday 11 April, 2017, in his 72nd year. Married to loving wife Adele Ripi, united for 24 years. Beloved father of Trisha, Sam, Des Junior, Isaac, Paula, Ruth. Proud grandfather of Sam Junior, Dallas, Ellijah, Isabella, Terina, Noah, Jackson, Cooper, Carrie, Savannah, Hugo, Joel. Survived by his sisters Rangi, Ataraeria, Elaine, Shirley and brother Joe, Hapeta, Shorty, Wallace, Watchman, Thomas. Funeral Service will commence at 10am Saturday 15 April 2017 at Auckland DHB Manawanui Oranga Hinengaro Building, Whatua Kaimarie Marae 11 Sutherland Road, Point Chevalier followed by memorial service at Schnapper Rock Cemetery, 235 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany.

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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Apr. 13, 2017.

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me and my koro

Noah Ripi

March 28, 2019

my koro gone forever but never gone in our hearts loving everyone never forgetting

Noah Ripi
his grandson

noah ripi

November 29, 2017

hi im noah and i am des's grand son i really miss him i wish he was here

Ngaire Tauhara-White

April 22, 2017

He tangata hmrie, he tangata mhaki...hoki atu r ki mtua tpuna okioki rangimrie ai

Julie Malin

April 14, 2017

My darling Des I will always think of you as my second dad I will miss you so much
RIP Des(Dad)

julie Malin

April 14, 2017

My Darling Des you were like a father to me you always use to make me feel so good again when I was feeling down I use to love popping over to see you everyday you have such a lovely wife and a lovely family what am I going to do without you my heart is so broken Des
RIP my lovely Des(Dad)

Bill Thurston

April 14, 2017

RIP Koro Des, you have been there for all, and now you are gone. Be proud for what you have accomplished, and your whanau as well, for sharing you!!

Bill Thurston

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