Peacefully at Althorp, Tauranga, on Saturday morning, October 13th, 2018. Dearly loved husband of Waynne Mayo Skipper, (Late). Loved father of Dean, Andrew, Faeanna (Late), and Alexia. Loved Father in law of Janie, Anne, and Ian. Adored Grandad of Mikayla, Casey, and Annalise, Jasmine and Jade, Ellie and Thomas Tutaki. Loved son of the late Te Aika Kipa and Ngareta Karaitiana. Much loved brother of Hilda, and the late Joe, Mere, Eruera Pahi (Ted), Te Rare (Pat), Huia, Dorothy, and Korotipa (Phillip). Loved brother in law of Gaylene and the late Barry Odey. Loved Cousin, and Uncle of all his nephews and nieces. Proud, strong, supportive, immaculate man, you will always be in our hearts. Enjoy the snooker and golf Dad. Private service. Correspondence to Alexia Skipper-Jones, 42 Newnham Rd, Te Puna, RD4 Tauranga, 3174.