29.03.1961 - 05.06.2012. Suddenly passed away at Tauranga Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Harete (nee Ngawhika). Loved father of Caroline & Renata, Tawhai, Tai-o-te-Kura & Utarah-Lee. Precious & adored koro of Te Whaiororangihuia. Dear brother, brother-in-law, cousin, Uncle and Koro to all his whanau. Snowey will be lying at home until Friday morning. He will then be taken to Wahiao Marae, Whakarewarewa at 8am Friday 08 June. Service will be at 11am Saturday 09 June and he will be laid to rest at Sala St there after. Noreira haere, haere, haere atu ra.