Papa Whaanga

14 Oct 1960 - 04 Oct 2013

Papa Whaanga

14 Oct 1960 - 04 Oct 2013

WHAANGA, Ruawharo Richard (Papa).


Passed peacefully, surrounded by Whanau on October 4, 2013 at Cranford Hospice.

Loved husband of Fiona. Loved father and father-in-law to Emara and Fesili, Paiana and Viliami, and Arahi. Loved Papa to Danny, Baillie and Ella-Rose.
Papa’s tangi was held at Koraunui Marae, 146 Stokes Valley Road, Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt, on Friday, October 11. Our Whanau would greatly appreciate any donations to be made to Ozanam House Trust (504 Featherston Street, Palmerston North, 4414) or to Cranford Hospice via www.cranfordhospice.org.nz Tributes may be left at our website www.dunstalls.co.nz   Or posted to the Whaanga Whanau, c/- PO Box 1055, Napier 4140.

Dear Fiona and family,
So sorry for your loss. God Bless you all,
Love Sheryl Glock

Sheryl Glock ( 06 Nov 2013 )

Richard, you were a loving caring man with a beautiful smile. It is with much sadness that I read you have lost your battle, but go in peace and love. My love to Fiona and your children and grandchildren at this sad time.

Janelle ( 11 Oct 2013 )

Papa, you were an amazing teacher. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your commitment to Joshua and the rest of the Fairhaven children.

Love always to you and your family,
Shirley, Joshua, Becky and Murray West

2 Timothy 4:7-8
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.

Shirley West ( 10 Oct 2013 )

The world will be a poorer place without you're loving heart and generous smile. You helped me (Jak) get through my first couple of years of high school and has helped me become a more grown up person. Fairhaven will be a different place without you being a constant presence in our lives. Love from You're biggest fan Jak Torrance xxoo

Jak Torrance & Family ( 09 Oct 2013 )