Tui TE RUPE Obituary

So long ole mate, first met you back in the Railway, diesel depot Otahuhu early 70's, we shared a lot re physical fitness let alone to many beers in the Papakura Tavern and my home. I was playing the the pub circuits in Auckland, you'd always ask me about my Fender Gibson, it was a Gibson and still is today but that's the way Tui would talk, Tui knew me as Ross Martin, I shall sing a song for us both. Will surely miss you.

Haere ra e te rangatira. We as whanau, for many years we have admired your strength physically and mentally. We are the Iwihora whanau. Brothers, Neices, Nephews, Mokopuna and Cousins of Wanita Tahakura. We are truly saddened by your passing. However, we know you are no longer mamae. It was a privilege to have you in our lives, arohanui.

Our hearts go out to This whanau. My family and I feel humbled to have met Tui and to spend many treasured memories with him. Your turn Tui to run in heaven.
Peace perfect peace neighbour

Condolences to the whanau, Tui you can now run free with the wind.

That´s amazing and an incredible achievement. The whanau must be very proud.
What a legend!