HE AITUA Kua hinga a DARREN TUNU ROTA 22.07.1965 sunrise 28.12.2022 sunsetUncle Darren passed away suddenly at home, reunited with his heavenly whanau gone before him. Loving partner of, Anna Waata (Taranaki, Manawatu)Beloved son of Walter Watene Pana Rota and Riripeti Rota (nee Ranapia)Loving mokopuna of Te Kohu Morkel Rota (Ngati Umutahi, Tapuika, Te Tawera) and Rangi Rota (nee Haimona) (Ngati Rangitihi, Tuwharetoa) also of Te Hawiki Ranapia Hiha (Te Patuwai, Ngati Whakahemo) and Ema Ranapia (nee Hona) (Te Patuwai, Nga Maihi).Beloved brother of Gilbert Te Mangu, Lawrence Te Watene, Deborah Reremoana, Jerry Haimona.Loved uncle, koro, cousin and friend to many.Kai kinikini ana te manawa mōu e te pāpā kua hinga ohorere atu nei. Haere ki o tāua mātua, ki o tāua tipuna, kei tua o te ārai e tatari mai ana. Haere ki tō whaea ki a Riripeti, no nanahi tonu nei i haere atu ai i te ara e takahingia e koe. Mahue mai ko mātau ki konei tangi hotuhotu atu ai.NGA WHAKANEKENEKEUncle Darren is currently laying and will be staying at Gateway Funeral Services, Awatapu for tonight with immediate whānau. Tomorrow (Friday), 30.12.22 he will be open for viewing from 9am onwards to the evening. On Saturday 31 December, the service starts at 10am, then he will be taken to Omatariua Urupa, Te Teko for burial. Time slots for pohiri: 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm. Karakia 6pmMoe mai e te pāpā i roto i Te Ariki