PAKU, Paul Matamua, “Ling”

1/26/2026

It is with great sadness that we advise whanau and friend of the passing of our taonga, “Ling”, at his whare on Monday 26th January 2026.

Loved and loving Son, Brother, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin and loyal friend to many.

Ling will lie at Waimako Marae from Tuesday 27th January until Thursday 29th January, where his tangi will be held at 10am, followed by his burial in Te Orangi Tirohia Urupa.

As Ling would say “True Bro”

6 Comments

1/26/2026 06:52:15 pm

You managed to be with us longer than I thought possible.
So very strong right to the end.
I will miss you Bro.
Love from us all Brother Ling

Ora Sheridan

1/26/2026 07:39:21 pm

Oh a gentle soul no more suffering Ling RIP

Nancy Wainui-Ribbon

1/27/2026 11:08:44 pm

U and my brother were so close!!! ... he always called u Ling Ling lol ... u turned up to his tangi back home at Mangatu ... and I saw u and gave u the biggest hug .... he loved u like a brother... now u join him to rock the heavens ... RIL boy and give my bro the biggest hugs !!! Fly with the angels Ling Ling xxx

Collier whanau tekaraka

1/27/2026 11:28:28 pm

Sending love and prayers 🙏 RIP Ling always remember you were a champion 🎸 player and had a heart of gold .🙏

Thomas ngatoro wainui

1/28/2026 02:27:19 pm

Churr ling the brother always talked about you to me
When i meet you at fhe bros tangi was massive catch up u and the bro Dion.
Say a big seighail to the bro for me. RIP BROTHER LING
THE 4 STUGESS.

Lesley Reedy

1/28/2026 09:43:04 pm

Awe so sad to hear of your passing. You and brother sheep were great friends. Always wondered what happened to you

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