MARU, Terence Te Riaki “Porky”

9/2/2024

Passed away peacefully but suddenly at Hastings Hospital on Monday 2nd September 2024, surrounded by his loving whanau.
Much loved husband of Michelle. Treasured dad to Andre (Dec), Lauria, Terence, Danika, Nolan and Damian.
Adored Pappa to Legacy, Deacon, Sharon, Lane, Alize, Eraihia, Oasis, Hikairo, Waikawa, Ariel, Mokotahi, CJ, Harley J, Ngaheru Mai Tawhiti and Koha.
Porky will lie at the Kaiuku Marae Mahia in the afternoon of Wednesday 4th September 2024 where his funeral service will be held at 1pm on Saturday 7th September 2024 followed by burial at Te Ahi Rarenga O Hau Urupa Nukutaurua.
All messages to 12 Lane Road, Mahia

8 Comments

Frances

9/2/2024 09:48:35 pm

Moe mai ra Matua Porky. Your physical presence will be missed at Te Wero! #TeWeroOG #TamateaArikinui

Ata Marie Vince-Waikawa

9/2/2024 10:33:47 pm

Much loved friend of my dads sending love to all the family and wider whanau

Norman Irwin

9/3/2024 01:45:21 am

farewell old friend

Denys Caves

9/3/2024 02:26:15 am

I extend Sincere condolences to Terrences family ...such sad news at this unexpected sudden passing . What a formidable rugby stalwart who leaned & committed to higher education in more recent years . A notable Mahia community identity who will be sorely missed......humble & respectful .One had to know him to appreciate his happy outlook & inner character & youre so right he had great rapour with his Tapuae opponents & the Wairoa Rugby & referees Assoc in the day .Fond memories with sympathy

Tessa Peka

9/3/2024 03:02:57 am

Rest in love forever Koro we will miss you so much x

James Brown

9/3/2024 04:26:02 pm

Moe mai ra e te whanaunga. Haere atu ki o tatau tipuna ki runga ra, no reira haere, haere, haere atu ra...moe mai.
Big loves to our whanau at this time of sadness.

Lou Rogers

9/5/2024 12:07:35 am

I will truly miss hearing all the stories you had to share about the whānau. My link and connection into Te Mahia. Sorry I won't be able to farewell you into dreamtime on Saturday cuzzy Porky. Kei kora aa-wairua. Always and forever grateful to have been in your presence. Till we meet again please say hi to mum and nani Lucy.

Aroha mutunga kore.

Paku Carroll link

9/5/2024 11:35:40 pm

Tihei Mauri Mate ! E te Rangatira Terence ( Porky ) o Te Iwi Rongomaiwahine ki Te Mahia Mai Tawhiti ! Te Whanau a Te Maru O Te Rangi, haere atu koe ki nga matua tipuna, okioki ki Te Matua I Te Rangi ! You had a generous heart always welcoming with lots of abundant aroha in Hamilton & 12 Lane Road, your generosity hospitality , and friendship knew no bounds ! Thank you for the many, many years of aroha always of good character ! Tihei Mauri Ora, tō my cousin Michelle,and Laurie, Blue, Danika, Bonz, Damian, Legacy and All of the Mokopuna, blessings of Peace,,Aroha with continual Families Are Forever ! Arohanui Paku Carroll ( Rehua Marae, Christchurch ) !

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