Muriel Hata

Hey my bro

Three years on we still think of you daily. We spent your anniversary with mum, it was good to be together. We know you are with us always.

We are all hoping to travel up to Auckland for your big girls 21st... Can't wait to catch up with them and Lynda. You will be there with us partying hard.

Miss you always
Mu

Sue Bree

Hi Bro gosh 3 years ago today gosh how time flys. Just a short note to let you know you still weigh heavy in my thoughts and I'm going to catch up with everyone from the Family and The Pad on the 24th. Hope we win hehe Love you Bro.

Sister Sue

Lynda Bree

Hey Henry,

I can't believe its 3 years today! The girls and I have once again lit your special candle as we do for your birthdays and anniversaries or when we are thinking about you. You are never far from our thoughts we talk about you often, always with love and laughter, the girls miss you endlessly!

Our daughters 21st bithday is coming soon and I feel deep sadness whenever I think that you won't be standing beside us to share her huge milestone :{ I know you are proud I sense when you are around us and I know you will be celebrating with us as you never missed a good party!! lol!

with Love always
Lou xx

Jo Tyacke

My Darling,

Three years how the time has flown, but the tears still fall and the heart still aches. It's not a bad thing darling to miss you so much, we find comfort in each other and I know your brothers and sisters are all taking time out on this special day. The girls and I will be spending the day together.

Sad to hear of Clare's passing but you do have a great flatmate with you now.

Well darling must carry on.

Arohanui
Mum

Carmen

Hey there Rewi, well it's 3 years today that you had left us. Me and the kids & moko's still talk about you a lot but in a good way. You will always be in our hearts forever. Kia Kaha

Arohanui

Carmen & Whanau

Darcy

Hey Bro,

Here's whats new. I have got my PADI and will be using our suit to go diving next opportunity. I got a hood as well. I'm learning to play the guitar. I'm trying out for our church worship team this week. I'm also playing league for the Kapiti Bears, Senior 1st. I've been promoted to Operations Manager for Youth Quest. It's good, I love doing my job. I will get better at it as well. Anyway bro that's my catch up.

Psalm 91: 1
He who dwells in the secret shelter of the most high, lodges in the shadow of the almighty.

Carmen

Hey Rewi

Just thinking of you today which would have been your 49th birthday which I know that you will celebrating in that big pad in the sky. You will always be in my heart as well as your children.

We are now grandparents again to 2 granddaughters at the age of 4 and 7 weeks old, so that make 7 grandchildren we have, and yes they have the Amohau toe. lol

But anyway party hard on your birthday which I know that you will be doing.

Love you

Carmen

Henry Amohu

Hay Bro gosh how you are still warm in my heart and I miss you.

Your girls Zoe and Ruby are doing good, missing you of course. They have been here a few times and I love having them here, they have grown into beautiful young woman, I think you would be so proud. Lou and Aaron are doing an awesome job. We have Zoe's 21st soon bro and you will be sadly missed. I didn't go to the pad for the pool game as I was pretty sick but am hoping to get to the next one and see all your family and Jo. I've not seen her much, we both been pretty busy but will make contact soon.

All is well in my neck of the woods keeping myself busy with the Mokos and I'm not drinking very much at the mo think I've lost the mojo lol. Can you believe that haha in fact a lot has changed for the good hehe.

I'll leave it here, just know you are never far from my thoughts love ya and miss ya xox

Sista Sue

Muriel Hata

Hey Rewi

We came down and spent some time with you yesterday, it was such a lovely day.
Me, Renee, Ed, George, Nik, Stella, Whetu, Benji, Mel, Frank, Cruz, Sade and her friend. We were down there for a few hours, it was so nice and peaceful.

We all still miss you so much.

Love you always
Your Whanau xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Dave & Pearl Robson

Kia ora Bro

I have been trawling thru' the 28 Maori Battalion website and was reading your fathers story and clicked on the reference to his whanau and beamed in here. I remember giving you and the whanau a copy of a photo of your old man and my (Dave's) old man, Taka Robson (and a W Turei) together in their 28 MB Sergent Majors uniforms at Rotorua during the war. You looked just like your old man.

It was a shock when you left but we were not able to come down to Wainuiomata at short notice.

Everyone misses you up at Mataora Bay in Hauraki where you and Joanne came every Xmas break, and we will never forget how you and Joanne always beat us to our favourite tent spot at Papatu. We caught up with Joanne and Regina and the Moses whanau at Mataora this Xmas/new year. I also reminded the whanau up here how I taught you to surfcast from the beach at Mataora and how the following Xmas you were telling me how to surfcast.

We miss the crayfish you shared with us bro but your crayfish supermarket under a ledge 3 metres under water below the saddle has hardly been touched since you left - no one dives here much now.

Anyway regards to the whanau and friends and their whanau reading this

Nga mihi

Jo Tyacke

Hello my son

Looking through your tributes again, reading all the wonderful words written by family and friends who still miss your smiling face. I don't think there could be a time when we will ever stop missing and loving you but 2 years ago we never thought we would get to the place we are now.

I am still not ready to share my memories of you with anyone but family, because they are precious, but I know the time will come.

Kelso is having his 5th birthday tomorrow and we are all going to Featherston. I have not seen Jo but reading her tribute I know she is good. We lit your candle New years eve and remembered.

Love to all with you darling.

God Bless

Arohatinonui
Mum xxxooo

Darcy

Hey Bro,

I just wanted to let you know that I was thinking of you. I will be using your wetsuit again in a couple of weeks. I also have your gat. I want to learn how to play properly. Mum wants it back so she can learn. We know she is a learner, lol. Anyway bro I will learn how to play and I will play something at the next anniversary. I have almost finished Nathans taiaha and Sams sculpture.

God Bless

Psalms 91:4 - He shall cover you with His feathers And under His wings you shall take refuge. His Truth is a shield and Armour.

Darcy

Muriel Hata

Hi Bro,

Love you and think of you always.

Your sis

Muriel Hata

Hey Rewi,

2 years already, how times flys.

We all miss you heaps and think of you all the time.

Love you always
Muriel, Andrew, Renee, Bianca, Ed and Kelso

Jo Tyacke

My Son,

Two years already where has the time gone. We have all taken the day off work and we are all together for this special day. We spend the time remembering and just being with each other.

Renee wrote the poem for the paper, she did a lovely job and they were thoughts from the heart.

We are thinking of watching a video with you on it, if we can do this it will be another step in our healing process. We put a plaque and photo of you and dad with Mum and Jan it looks really good.

Happy aniversary Darling

Miss you still

Arohanui
Mum
xxoo

JOANNE MOSES

On the 7th Feb "09" 1 pm at the Old College Hall Moohan Street Wainuiomata, We will be saying a final farewell to Rewi with a Harkari, followed by the scattering of his ashes in to the ocean at Wainuiomata Coast Road at 5pm.

Come one, come all.

Darcy Hata

Hey Bro,

Man alot has changed for me since you passed on. I got married, I became a christian and I changed jobs, from painting to a youth mentor. You probably know all this anyway. I just wanted to let you know that I haven't forgotten you.

My heart sinks everytime I see your photo or see someone who might look like you, like Ruby, whom I think we will call little Rewi.

Bro I know the Heavenly Father loves us all. I pray his love and compassion fills your spirit, I pray he comforts and guides your spirit to the Kingdom. I pray for the Holy Spirit to counsel and comfort those who grieve for you and I pray my brother for the Lord to see the wonderful person you are " Stout of Heart and a loving Spirit".

Praise the Lord and Glory be his name. In Jesus name
Amen

Arohatinonui

Darcy

Joanne Moses

Once again last night you wouldn't let me sleep. I lay awake thinking of you. Folding my arms together, I tried to imagine that you are close to my heart. I moved over and made room for you and tried to imagine you there. I put out my hand and was disappointed. I seem to have only black and white memories before you. But when you came you brought laughter, joy and love that I never knew was possible into my life.

Places we enjoyed together are empty of you.... are now empty of all life. Your strength and ability to forge ahead when all seemed against you was the very thing that kept my own dreams alive and renewed my strength to keep going even when my own trials and tribulations seemed insurmountable. Your smile, singing, laughter and arms around me are some of the things that I miss about you the most.

So here's to you my love, a hero, a pillar of strength, courage and audacity when I was in need of these things in my life. May peace be yours at long last.

My love always
Joanne XXXX

Bottled up inside, are words I never said,
The feelings that I hide, the lines you never read.

You can see it in my eyes, read it on my face.
Trapped inside are lies, of the past I can't replace.

Sue Bree

Hi Bro

What an awesome night we had for your unveiling the pad and Jo did you proud and your family, although it was a sad reminder that you are not here in life your spirit lives on so strong and I see it in your kids Bro.

As for Darcy, what a hard case, he just had me in fits of laughter as he always does and Murel is the bomb; we all snuck off and went to the pub for a while, Tama did the runner. You have an amazing family and I love catching up with them so you pulled us all together every year, way to go Bro. Jo is doing ok, I am keeping an eye out for her, we have gotten rather close and she misses you dearly but she is a good woman and she did you proud Bro and the family won hehe. I don't think the pad is going to be so easy on us next year lol lol lol.

Well bro I love and miss you dearly but thank God for Zoe and Ruby who visit me and it's like you are in the room. Think of you often and talk of you often and hey don't forget to tell my husband (ELVIS) you me bro and you can party with him hehehe.

Till I see you in heaven Henry KIA KAHA
XOX Sister in law for ever Sue

P.S love to the rest of your family, see you all next year xox

Muriel Hata

Hey Rewi

Missing you heaps, Love you always.

Say hi to everyone up there.

Love,
Muriel, Andrew, Renee, Bianca, Ed and Kelso xoxo

Sam Hata

My big Bro,

Hard to believe it's been a year gone by and yet the pain still runs deep. I look at your photos and remember all the good times we shared with our brothers and sisters. Mum's right Bro you are a leader and an inspiration to us all, and that's why all that met you have fond memories.

My only regret is that we didn`t have our beautiful girl before you went, she`s got her uncles infectious smile. Say hi to all up there, hope you`ll enjoying the paua and kinas.

Miss and love you forever Bro.

Pete Parkup Byron

Henry nearly one year all ready, seems like yesterday I heard the news of your passing.

Many thanks for giving me 4 calm sea days in Ngawi so I could eat all that Kai Moana, I knew you were there amongst the old crew on that Saturday. The sadness has gone Bro, replaced by all the postive times and things I was lucky enough to share with you.

Still can remember your laugh, haha, till I see you in another time.

Henry

James Bree

Hi Lynda, Zoe and Ruby,

Wow can't believe its been a year since Henry's gone... I hope your hearts are healing fast and I love you girls so much. I'm thinking of you guys and Henry today.

Hey Henry hope the beer fridge is full when I get there mate.

James Bree
Emerald, Qld.

Tia Crichton

Hey Rewi.

What can I say....... Its not far away from your first anniversary. Gone too fast.

I want to thank you for ALWAYS being around us, you either lived with us, or just down the road. You never growled me even in my worst states with alcohol. Just stayed close and watched, making sure I was alright.
You never told me what to do, you just talked about things that didn't matter, which made life so much easier. You always made life out to be about laughing, talking, cooking, giving and loving. The way we should all look at life.....

I want to thank you for remembering my kids names, making time to talk with them.
I want to thank you for never judging me.
I want to thank you for showing up on my doorstep just to say hi and see how we were.
There's so many good things I could say about you.

You are an awesome uncle, who I consider to be a great friend and I miss that man with that laugh, who always arrived late, holding a pot or bowl of something. Who sung off key, yet sounded so right. Who never learnt the words to our songs, but taught you a recipe he knew off by heart. Whose cars he could see all hot rodded up, yet we saw junk blocking up space. I miss you greatly and think of you often.

I say farewell to you now and ask to say hello to dad and Aunty Jan.
No doubt you're in good strong hands now waiting for the rest of us to come along.

With love
Tia Crichton n family

Jo Tyacke

My darling Son

I have been waiting for the grieving and the crying to pass so that I may celebrate your life, but this is not going to happen so I will do them both together.

Where to start, Wellington Hospital 7th June 1961 a beautiful baby boy. Holding him in my arms at 3 weeks old walking around Wellington City. Giving our Mum such happiness in the eighteen months she had him and being the last one she saw as she passed away.

When Tama went to Australia you told me that you weren't a leader but that you would support your younger brother. You were a leader my son, when your brothers and sisters started primary school you were there to guide them, the same thing at Intermediate, College and work. You led the way as a father even though you were only fifteen. You led by example and they respected and loved you for that. You loved and respected me as a parent and I don't remember ever hearing a harsh word from you.

I know you are waiting to join Tangaroa and your final resting place but know this my Son I have already buried you in HEART.

Loving you always
Arohanui
Mum xxxooo

Sade Vole

Hei Uncle w

It's been about 6 months since we last said good bye to each other, hasn't it been so long. I've just finished crying reading some of the tributes from everyone, how much we miss you but if only you were still here.

Uncle Sam and Jane had their baby girl Tommie, she is so cute with her big smile almost looking like yours haha.

I'm a year 8 now, I just turned 12 last month but we didn't do much because we were in Optiki, The family Reunion was great, I learnt alot about who I am and where I come from (although that was repeated many times in whaikoreros.)

Well you're probably wondering how I came to know that word, I've been learning Te Reo Maori at school this week. I've learnt how to say some words and what they mean, I was actually quite surprised.

Schools been great, I've met heaps of new people who are year 7's but still. I'm really excited about next year (even though next year is a long way away) But its because I'm going to be 13 and have my own phone, be at college and hopefully go far (hello parreze). I am hoping to achieve a lot a this year llke saving up allowance and stuff so that I can go shopping, pay for my own stuff and help pay for the Aussie trip we might be going on in November.

I've been staring at the ocean a lot lately but only when I'm going into town or where ever I can see the ocean, it looks beautiful and a nice blue greeny colour (no wonder you had such an amazing connection with water). I went to a concert with my Aunty recently and we were at the park but this was at night time. And I could hear the sea and its waves crashing up on the rocks but I couldn't see the water as it was very dark but thinking of you made me stronger and I could now see it and the reflection of the cities lights, what a view it was.

Well that is really all I wanted to say so I'm going to go now but I will write back soon but until then I love you and miss you heaps.

XOXOXOoxoxo
love Sade

Muriel Hata

Hey Rewi it's been 5 months this Sunday since you left us, seems like yesterday that our lives were devastated, it felt like we would never be able to move on, but with our love and support for each other we manage, although some days are still hard. We still miss you so much.

Sammy and Jane had a baby girl 2 weeks ago they named her Tommie, she is gorgeous, looks like her daddy.

Well my bro, just wanted to pass on Sam's awesome news.

We Love and miss you

Your sis and whanau xoxoxoxox

Zoe Amohau

As Iitook a quick glance outside the aeroplane window I saw the familiar view of the ocean floor, although it did not look the same as it did before.

The gleam wasn't as bright and the ocean surface didn't seem like glass anymore. I saw the ripples that went every which where and way. I didn't like the feeling because the shine of the ocean floor didn't have that shimmer about it.

In my heart I know why.

You used to glide with the waves as they would make all kinds of patterns, you weren't afraid or scared like I felt at that moment.

You would flow with the ocean, it would talk to you and you would talk back. It's like there was this unspoken understanding between you and the ocean. I feel like that is the kind of relationship you and I had.

I miss just being able to call you, the sound of your voice is so familiar but it seems so far away. I can't get over the fact that you are gone and I dont think I ever will. When I look at myself sometimes I see you. When I look at photos of you I miss you and when I think about you I wonder how you are and somehow I know you're in a better place.

I think of you everyday and I hope that some day I can see you and then the ocean will sparkle again.

Regina

It's been hard to see my sister walk the road that has been marked out, there's tears, there's joy and laughter and the occasional loud shout.

Though now you're gone dear Henry I know she'll find her song, the sea outside my window reminds me of your call's, "Hows it looking out there Reg, can I go or stay at home".

Stay at home would be the answer but it wasn't meant to be, so memories are what we treasure of your love for the deep blue sea.

Please whisper ever gently to the whanau and sister please: "When you see the ocean nearing and the waves that roll so free, know that you are looking at the way it had to be, I know that you all loved me, it's okay I am free".

"I can not hold you tightly, you can not hear me speak, but know that you were created with purpose and destiny, so travel on dear whanau, heads up and please be strong".

Arohanui Whanau Regina, Tito and Tamariki..........

Darcy Hata

I don't know what to say. I spend my days working and my nights with my partner and kids. I try to make my life as normal as possible. I think you would want me to do that. I talk to our brothers and sisters and they want to talk about you or say how they are feeling, that they are sad or having a moment. I feel like I've had enough grieving.

You know what. I havent. I still feel like I'm going to go over to Wainui and pop in and see you or you will be at mums or I will run in to you somewhere. You might even take me diving again. I'm not the only one who thinks about your smile or your funny ways.

I often find myself thinking was it just a dream. I know it wasn't. I accept that your Wairua is with God and that you and your (other) brother Tangaroa are discussing how to protect your children of the sea.

I'm not forgetting you bro...ever. I love you soo much. I feel you around me. I'm happy. If you can't see me through that heavenly camera, just look through the other eye.

Your younger brother.

Darcy

Sade Vole

Uncle

It has been about 6 weeks since I last wrote a tribute to you and thought that I would write another one.

I'm playing sports now, netball, this week we won. My team played St Orans and the score was 14 6 to us.

We think about you everyday (well I do) and it is hard not to think of crying but I stay strong and calm and think of something else but you still run through my mind. Well I'm out of words to say so I best be going now until next time we meet in heaven I love you.

Bye, love Sade Vole

XoXoXoXoXoxo

Melody Vole

Hey Bro

Its been six weeks since your passing & it seems like it was just yesterday we said goodbye to you.

I miss you soooo much my big brother. I look at our photos of you everyday and remember what we were doing at the time ie. at Nan's family reunion in Matapihi or at Dad's marae in Opotiki.

I still cry when I drive passed your job everyday & the bridge you used to do your fishing at (ah hello, 7 in the morning) whats up with that.

I performed in Melbourne a week ago with my group Blenz (from work) and I dedicated my performance to you, you gave me the strength & confidence to go hard & give it all I had, thank you.... it would have been even better if you had been there in body.

We are at Mum's at the moment. Tama, Christine, Quentin & his two kids, Me & da kids (Blax is coming), Muriels on her way, the girls at there place having a shower, oh yeah Nickes just gone to the hospital for her knee & ankle (we wont elaborate). I suppose I don't really have to tell you, you can probably see.......

A day never goes by where we don't remember you, think of you or say something of you, I don't think you realise what a big gap you have left in our lives, but with hardship we try to go on.

Say hello to everyone, tell them we miss them & wish you were all here with us.

Until next time my big brother.....I love & miss you heaps.......

Your loving sister always
Mel.xoxo.

Ebony Hata

KIA ORA UNCLE,

Lots of great memories of your smile always lighting up the room.

You will be so missed forever!

till we meet again............
love ya mwahhhhh
one of the neices Ebony Hata
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Peter Byron

Dear Joe,

Very sad to hear of Henry's passing, sorry I only heard not so long ago, been in shock. Both Henry and Pineys passing in one week - both my housemates 20 plus years ago.

I have read all the tributes, roimata ahau, very true and fitting for a man who packed a lot into a small time.

Our time together I will never forget, working together at my families market gardens, playing rugby together. I remember saying to him once I am going to run like hell across the field I will give you the ball and you crash over for the try, and that is how it happened except Henry had to crash through 2 big islander fellas, ha.

I think our last time together was at Ngawi laughing away the hours with Allies talking of our good times. I could go on and on, Henry was a man with a big heart, generous in nature, also strong as a kauri tree.

Joe thanks for everything you were to him, your friendship to me when I came over and we met up.

Will always remember.

Arohanui Pete me whanau

Joanne Moses

It is with heartfelt love that the family of Rewi wish to thank the Wainuiomata Marae Whanau, Henare Kingi and Kaumatua for their aroha, support and for looking after our spiritual welfare.

To the Harbour City Funeral Directors, thank you for your kindness and consideration throughout our grieving process.

To the cooks and unseen workers who toiled to make the days flow smoothly. Thank you.

Thank you to Unilever, The boys from the pad, and all those who gave koha, food, flowers and cards.

Sad times such as this have made us appreciate what wonderful family, friends and work colleagues we have, we are forever grateful.

We would like to thank you all individually so please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of our sincere appreciation.

Whetu Hata

It really hurt to hear that you had passed on but you will always be in my memories and heart.

Say hello to Nancy for me.

Love you heaps Bro.

Pearly-Ann Grey

Kia ora

Sorry I couldnt make it.

Always thinking of you uncle. Nice meeting you and hope you had a very good time here.

Hope you see my mum.

moemaira!

Joe Moses

A great Totara has fallen from the Amohau Forest.

A bright light has been dimmed from the Moses Whanau.

May the Lord and his angels surround you with their everlasting love!

Be at Peace beloved son in law, brother in law, & uncle.

He has just gone fishing for awhile.......

Sade Vole

TO MY UNCLE

POEM

I think of you everyday and that smile on your face
with a loss like this in my life it can never be replaced.
I look at the photos and I remember all the memories of you
A Brother, a son, a dad, an uncle too.

As the days go by, tears fill my eyes
but I really don't want too, don't want to break down & cry
I love you uncle from the bottom of my heart
Until we are together again in heaven above.

Love Your Niece Sade
XoXoXoXoX

James Bree

To my darling nieces Zoe and Ruby and my sis...was so sorry to learn of Henry's passing.

Henry you were a good man and thank you for taking care of my sister all those years ago and for giving our family two beautiful girls that share your wonderful personality (as well as Lynda's).

Hope to see you for a beer in about 50 years or so brother!!

To all of Henrys extended whanau...my deepest sympathy.

Regards,

James Bree
Qld
Australia

Deb Va

Henry,

We'll miss that pearly white smile, the home made cooking and your fast driving! (LOL) Most of all we will miss seeing you altogether Henry. It was an honour knowing you and we will always cherish the memories we have of you - RIP

Joanne, I love you sis and so does the rest of my tribe and I know in the past I haven't always been there for you. I am now sis.

To Henry's children and the rest of the whanau, may God's peace and love guard you all during this time. Stay close to those that love you and don't grieve alone, reach out for help when you need it, there's plenty about. My deepest sympathy to you all. dva@maxnet.co.nz

Lots of love the Va Tribe - Joe, Deb, Tito, Destiny, Fa'aloloto

Melody Vole

To My Big Brother

As I write this I still cannot believe that you have gone. Tears fill my eyes remembering your big smile & your big kisses you gave me everytime we saw each other. I know my life will never be the same.

Everyday since you passed I watch our Mum cry for you with such pain. How do we carry on without you.

I Love You & Miss You soooooooo much it hurts. Until we meet again My Big Brother.

Your Sister
Mel.XOXOXOXOXOXO

Lynda Bree

Henry, we had 7 years together and 2 beautiful daughters!

When we parted we always had an unspoken understanding and respect about how it should be for our girls....it was never about us always about them! that is something I will continue to be incredibly proud of.

To tell them the sad news that the Dad they "ADORED" was gone will forever be one of the hardest days of my life! You were an "AWESOME" Dad

Your unconditional love for your kids was a quality I "ALWAYS" loved and admired about you and its a quality I know your kids possess, you continue to live on in your children I know that for sure!!

To Rawiri, Kere, June, Corrina my love to you and yours always! I feel so incredibly proud to be part of your lives xx

To Josie, Alan, Ray, Pene, Tama, Whetu, Muriel, Darcy, Sam, Mel, Nikki and all your children my love to you all I know how much you all loved Henry, and thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the years of love and support, you all along with Henry will forever hold a place in my heart.

Dear Joanne, you and Henry always shared something very special!! :} my heart goes out to you.

You have always wanted what was best for Zoe and Ruby I thank you so much for that and I know you will always to be a part of their Lives xx

Henry I feel so Proud to be the Mother of your Children RIP

Lynda xxx

Kylie Bree

To my beautiful brother in law, I will miss you so much that word's cannot express.

To my nieces Zoe and Ruby you are forever in my heart and run through my soul and I love you both!

To My sister Lou keep strong for those girls and know that I am just a phone call away.

To Joanne I will forever remember your strength.

With Love Kylie, Chelsea and Jake xxxxx

Muriel Hata

My Dearest big brother,

Like everyone that knew you, we will miss your big smile and the unconditional love you showed to all of us. You were and always will be a special part of our lives.

Farewell my brother we will love and miss you forever and ever.

Love your sister Muriel, brother in-law Andrew,
nieces Renee, Bianca, Ed and great nephew Kelso xoxoxoxoxoxo

Ruby Jose Amohau

Dad,

Seeing as I never made a speech in the marae I will say something now.

Dad you are and always will be in my heart, and I know that when I'm thinking of you, you are thinking of me too just from heaven.

When all of us (me, mum and Zoe) were driving back to the Hutt, just coming from your house, we were driving on the windy road (you know the one were you would freak us kids out on and speed hahaha) and half way down the bottom we had a beautiful view of the ocean and shining on it bright as ever was you!

Poem for you Daddy:

DADDY I MISS YOU AND I WISH YOU NEVER WENT
I'M ALWAYS GOING TO REMEMBER THE TIMES WE'VE SPENT
I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU
NO MATTER WHAT
THE WAY YOU WALK
THE WAY YOU TALK
YOU ARE AND FOREVER WILL BE MY IDOL
I DON'T KNOW WHY IT HAPPENED OR HOW
BUT I KNOW YOU'RE IN A BETTER PLACE KNOW
I'LL SEE YOU IN HEAVEN

XX LUV YOU SO MUCH XX

YOUR YOUNGEST DAUGHTER RUBY!!

Lena Moses

Henry,

I can't believe you are not going to be there when I come back down for a visit. It was just a week ago we were partying hard at our cousins wedding and we had so much fun singing and dancing and I am so glad you had such a good time. I will never forget us dancing (even though I would really like to Haha). I will miss your smile Henry (but not the one you had just after whispering in my sisters ear lol).

Thank you for everything from picking me up when I was 16 to rescue me from a violent relationship to cooking the beautiful food at my wedding when I was 23 (and cleaning the kitchen when the water overflowed after the reception lol).

I will never forget you, I will take the sound of your laugh and the smile on your face from my last memory of you and try to move on.

Ma te wa my bro and say hello to Jason for us.
xxx

My sister Joanne,

I'm so sorry sis, I love you so much. You just ask and I will do anything for you.

I love, I love, I love you

Lena Moses

Zoe Amohau

Dad was a great man full of humor and full of life. Huge shock to lose you but will always be remembered not just by me but by many. I know that my thoughts will always be with you. Love you Dad

Sue Bree

Hay bro just went past your old house today coming home from your Tangi, and it stills seems so unreal that I'm never going to see you again, that smile and your weird sense of humour and your special way of making a room come alive when you are with the kids or how you would talk of your pride for your kids.

First to my neices Zoe and Ruby, I cannot take away your pain but know I'm always here for you girls and know for the rest of your lives that you were dads girls and he loved you both so very much and you were blessed with a wonderful dad.

To the rest of the whanau I think I summed it all up on the Marae, my thoughts are with you all and you were so blessed to have had Henry an amazing person and Joanne I'm just a phone call away.

To my sister Lou you're in my thoughts sis, I could go on for ages with all the wonderful memories I have of Henry. I'll always be proud to say I had the best brother in law for nearly 20 years.

My heart will ache for a while Bro, love always from Sue, and from your neice and nephews Monique, Joseph, Harley and Logan thanks for being a great uncle and always being interested in our lives xox

Kia Kaha Te Whanau

Joe and Trish Welsh

They tell me the diving is all good where you are going mate. The beer flows all the time. The Rugby and the League is free to air so enjoy all.

Mate we will miss you and your smile, love you heaps Joe and Trish

P.S Say hello to Richie T

Love Hohepa and the boys, Taita Warriors and the Hutt Valley Marist J8's Xxxxxxxx

David & Marie

To Joanne & Whanau

Henry always had a smile, always went out of his way to say hello, and to have a yak with anybody; and it is for these reasons that he will be missed by not only Joanne and the kids, but everybody who came into contact with him.

At this time we mourn the passing of a Son, Father, Partner, Relation and Friend, we remember the way that he was, we do not grieve, we state that we are there for those that are left behind, as I am sure that that is what Henry would have wanted.

David & Marie and all of the Whanau that could not be here

Malcolm Hays

Lots of memories too many to name.
Mainly all those Nights drinking at the Taita Hotel and the parties afterwards.

RIP Bro

Cheers Mal Hays

Claire McGivern

Tears have fallen today - for a great man and the best flatmate you could ever want!

The things you taught and showed me will never be forgotten - especially when it comes to sea creatures and cooking tips!

To Jo, Linda and the girls, Henry's family.... my heart goes out to you all and my thoughts are with you.

Mike Martin

Henry

The J8s will miss you mate, you were a popular member and a real competitor. You enjoyed your rugby just as you enjoyed your fishing.

Our reunion plans for the 8's (8.8.2008) will no doubt include a toast to you Henry.

Our thoughts are with Jo and whanau.

Mike, Shane and the boys of the J8s rugby team

Trace, Kerri, Fiona & the girls

Arohamai

To Muriel, Sam and the whanau
We ache with you in your sadness.
Walk gentle on the land today, Friends... and know we care.

Arohatinonui
Trace, Kerri, Fiona me nga whanau

Dayz Key

Our deepest sympathy to Jo & Ray & Whanau for the sad loss of a good mate.

Much love blood - gone but never forgotten.

Thinking of you always bro

Dayz & Sam

Michelle & Shane Purcell

To the Hata and Amohau Families

Thinking of you with heartfelt sympathy at this sad time.

Michelle, Shane and Kids

Maureen Madsen

Deepest sympathy to all the family.

Henry, will miss all that seafood you used to share with and that lovely smile of yours.

Maureen and family and Katrina & Raymond Roil
3 Taine Street, Taita, Lower Hutt

Andrea Tuarau

Rewi,

I will remember your infectious smile. You were never too busy to say hello and stop for a chat.

The Tuarau family wish to send their condolences, my mum still remembers cutting your finger nails when you were a baby.

Our thoughts are with your family and friends.

Roger, Andrea, Martin & Vana Tuarau

Rosemary and John Shivnan

Our deepest sympathy to the Amohau and Hata families.

We remember the little boy, growing into a teenager, full of mischief, always ready to greet you with a big smile and being part of our family in Wellington Road.

From our family to your family, our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

May the love and support of family and friends sustain you.

Dennis Crook

Been a long time Henry - but good memories.

Dennis Kerry Crook

Sydney Hunia

Kia ora whanau

My deepest sympathy to you all at this time.

Joanne I know words won't bring back your soulmate, but the memories
you both shared are everlasting.

Let the Lord take care of our mate now, and may the sun shine on his face and the wind at his back.

God bless you all

Sydney Hunia & Lenora George
yendys@paradise.net.nz

The Harvey Family

We haven't seen you in a long time - but the news travelled fast over the ditch.

The world will be a dimmer place without your smile & your wicked sense of humour.

Thanks for the good times and the laughs Henry.

Our thoughts & best wishes to your family.

Leanne, Russell, Tahni Harvey & Family
Sydney Australia

Mike & Michelle MacGregor

Our sincerest condolences go out to Jo & whanau at this time.

Henry, we've had many memorible times which we will treasure, taken from us so suddenly! It's still hard to believe that our friend has moved on to the next stage in his journey...in our hearts you will stay my friend.

Whanau if there is anything we may be able to help with, no matter how little we would find it a privilege to be asked, so please do so.

Thinking of you all at this time - kia kaha
(Jo, Rewi, Kere, June, Corinna, Carmen)....arohanui

Michelle, Mike & Kids

Jules Connor

Henry to know you was a true pleasure, your winning smile, your love of family and your passion for life will be the part of you I will always remember -rest well brother in law.

Love always
Jules

Anita Frost

Henry, so sad to hear about your death.

We have many a good time at the Taita Hotel and I will always remember these times.

My sympathies to your family.

Fish

Desmond McPhee

Henry was a great person and friend of mine and my family, he always had a smile on his face and always had a joke to tell, we will miss him greatly.

Our thoughts and best wishes go out to Jo and his family.