Peacefully at his home on Tuesday 28 July 2026, aged 82 years.
Loving husband of the late Caroline.
Much loved dad of Duane (dec), Shane, and Dan, and loving koro to all his moko and moko moko.
Loved brother of Morgan and all his late brothers and sisters.
Lofty’s Tangi will be held at Ngāti Ruaka Marae, Ranana, Whanganui River Road on Saturday 1 August 2026 at 11:00 a.m. to be followed by burial in the Te Ahi Wairua Urupa.

Dempsey & Forrest
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