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Rawiri POTAKA Obituary

Peacefully passed away at 2.14am on Wednesday, 4th September 2024. He was surrounded by his wife Maro Potaka and his close family in Whanganui Hospital. For those who wish to pay their respects, a service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Whanganui, 5 Arundel Place, on Saturday, 7th September at 11.00am.

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Published by Taranaki Daily News on Sep. 6, 2024.

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Nicole Barber

January 14, 2025

I knew Rawiri and Maro when I I went out with their son Aaron.

They both treated me with respect Rawiri was a kind and generous man

Jim Manu

September 13, 2024

My aroha to Maro on the sad passing of Ra. It was a pleasure growing with yous Maro,Shane,Aaron,Jasmin and David on Hume St Spent many of good times in the neighbourhood as young kids then as grown ups till yous moved back to Utaku ways Ra was such a humble man RIParadise Ra Jimmy Manu

Lisa

September 10, 2024

Sending love to Maro and whanau. Ra was a wonderful man, we always had a good chat and a laugh when he would pop into the clinic with his hearing aids. I will miss your visits Ra...'Behave yourself now won't you young man!'. RIP. Lisa @ Triton Hearing

Rata Bell

September 9, 2024

Condolences to Maro and family. Sorry to hear of Ra's passing. On behalf of the late George Down - Owen Down and Rata Bell(nee Down)

Bev & Colin Edwards.

September 9, 2024

To Maro and family sending our condolences at the sad passing of Ra as we knew him when you were our neighbour's on Hume Street in Waitara .
Bev and Colin Edwards.

Henry McDonald

September 9, 2024

Condolences to the Potaka family for the Sad loss of Rawiri such a humble honourable loving man.
Prayers of Comfort to Maro and all the Whanau.
I shinning beacon to me in my youth always had special place in my heart fly high on Angels wing brother Potaka
Henry McDonald
Sydney

Lawrence Wood

September 7, 2024

My best wishes and sincere condolences to the family. I have only just heard the sad news this Saturday evening. Love & best wishes to you all, Lawrence Wood

Linda wood

September 7, 2024

Maro and whanau we are so sorry to hear about the passing of Ra. He was a quiet and gentle person and I am sure a great loss. It was always great to see you both when back in Waitara. On behalf of our late parents huge condolences from Lawrence, Rose and Linda

Dickie & Henry Waitara.

September 7, 2024

To Rawiris whanau,condolences to all.We are unable to attend.Potaka whanau from Waitara & Te Kuiti

"Bing"

September 7, 2024

Doug Russ

September 7, 2024

To the Potaka whanau, condolences from the Russ family, grew up on Hume st, Waitara, always a smile on Ra's face is what I remember

'bing"

September 6, 2024

to all of rawiris' whanau - please accept my understanding thoughts at this time - a lovely man

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