Shaan Robert Manaia

2 January 196119 April 2022

Passed away after a long illness on Tuesday 19th April aged 61. RIP Dearly loved son of the late Margaret and Pita Manaia. Loved brother and brother in law to Lyn Davison, Gene and Jill Manaia, Wendy and Chris Langlands, Kelly, and the late Gailene Manaia. Much loved Uncle to Matt, and Kate Langlands and Hayden, and Callum Davison. Treasured nephew, cousin and friend to many. All messages to the Manaia whanau 52 Dixon Avenue Hawera 4610, or may be left on Shaan’s tribute page at www.hardingsfunerals.co.nz/tributes. A service to farewell Shaan with love will be held at Tairoa Lodge 3 Puawai Street, Hawera on Saturday 23rd April 2022, commencing at 1pm. Shaan will be laid to rest at Te Orokowhai Urupa, Austin Road Normanby.

Tributes

Condolences to the Manaia whanau on Shaans passing , may he now fly free and RIP . Love Arnita

Arnita Hunt

Condolences to you all during this sad time.

Jacqui Hughes

Shaan’s family and friends sorry for your loss, condolences 💐, Will be sadly missed. We had such great times with Shaan all my brother’s and all our mates at the Bailey farm Ohangai way back in the 1970’s such great memories never forget. RIP Shaan mate.

Craig Bailey

To the Manaia Family, Sorry to hear of Shaans passing this week after a long battle with illness. Please accept my condolences and treasure your memories. From Brian Harris formerly of Hawera now Katikati.

Brian Harris

Thinking of all the Manaia Whanau during this sad time condolences to you all RIP Shaan

Amanda Tipene

A good old mate. Gone to soon. Find some peace big fella.

Peter Johnson
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