PAKU,Adrian Lionel

12/15/2024

27 January 1960 – 13 December 2024.

It is with the deepest sadness, we wish to share the passing of our beloved Adrian, affectionately known to all as Soss.

Beloved son of Rangi and Ellen-Rose Paku. AWESOME brother to Hayden, Paddy and Euan. Treasured BEST Uncle to Jasmine, Josh, Tiana, Jenna, Chelsea, Ta’ize and Romany. Great Uncle to Krista, Owen, Tayla, Sammy, Maia and Lyncoln. Great, Great Uncle to Saige.

The family invites you to a service to celebrate Soss’s life, at his cherished whānau home, 25 Brian Avenue, Wairoa, on Tuesday, 17 December 2024 at 11am, followed by his burial in the Wairoa Cemetery with his Dad.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to the bad weather conditions overnight, Adrian's funeral service will now be held at Pickering's Chapel, 62 Marine Parade Wairoa.

16 Comments

Gary Hammond

12/15/2024 11:07:53 am

Condolences to all the Paku Whanau, may he rest in peace.

Stephen Rose

12/15/2024 04:18:53 pm

Condolences to the whanau. Sos was a school days mate... we were ratbags and rebel rousers together... and Im so sorry that I didnt get to have that korero with him when he returned to New Zealand.... shows eh...dont wait...dont think tomorrow... Ka kite ano to all ... Rest in Peace Adrian.

Harris Family

12/15/2024 12:35:21 pm

Our deepest sympathies to the Paku Family.
I remember Soss on his huge motorbike coming up the Hereheretau Road. Mostly late for work.
He had an incredible sense for horses. Chris often referred to him as a whisperer. Lovely nature. I’m sure you’ll all miss him dearly.

Val

12/15/2024 01:08:57 pm

I’m very saddened to hear of Soss’s passing, way too young to have left this world.
My deepest sympathies to you all, may you gather and support one another.
Love to all
From Val and whanau 💕

Toni Metz

12/15/2024 03:11:13 pm

I am very sad to hear this- my deepest sympathy to all the Paku family.

Pamela Hammond

12/15/2024 04:18:33 pm

Deepest condolences to the Paku family on the loss of Soss.
Extremely saddend to hear the news of his passing. He was family here to us in little old calingiri, W.A, loved by so many.
A legend. Thanks for many awesome memories Sossy Boy, you will be sorely missed.

Pam and family xxx

Evand Singh

12/15/2024 07:38:22 pm

Dear Ellen Rose ,
Jim and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved son Adrian. We were notified at 4pm today and we send our love tears and prayers, with forever memories of Arohanu to you and your Whanau, Muriwai James Calvin Kayreen and wider Whanau

TeAroha Hiko

12/15/2024 11:22:56 pm

Tino aroha kia koe Ellen me to whanau whanui. Condolences to you all with the passing of Soss. Kia kaha koutou. Nga mihi xxx

Albert Sidney link

12/16/2024 01:01:56 am

Condolences Aunty Ellen and Paku Whanau will be missed top cousin for a drink or two arohanui Sidney Whanau Melbourne XOXO

Rachel and Romany

12/16/2024 01:52:35 am

Condolences from Rachel and Romany’s family.

Rose and Brent

12/16/2024 02:06:09 am

Moi mai ra soss ka kite ano

Lorraine Scaysbrook

12/16/2024 04:21:59 am

To my beautiful Maori Queen and her beautiful family. I am so soooooo heartbroken to hear about Soss. He was taken way too soon and this world has lost such a beautiful, kind and gentle soul. Please know I am thinking of you and love you all.

Laurie

12/16/2024 10:07:45 am

An amazing man rest in peace Soss

Violet Christison

12/17/2024 03:40:39 am

Deepest condolences to Ellen and whanau

Murray Johnson

12/17/2024 11:21:18 am

Condolences Aunty Ellen and Whanau cherish the memories riding our horses when we were kids heading out to the river/stream at marumaru R.I.P Cuzzn Adrian

Caitlin Metz

12/17/2024 09:59:27 pm

Deepest condolences to the beautiful Paku whanau for the passing of Soss. He was lovely to me growing up in Wairoa and when he worked for Jock and Weena Ross. You are remembered fondly Soss.

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