Peacefully in the presence of Whanau at Palmerston North Hospital on Friday 8 April 2022, aged 67 years. Loved husband of Tiaria “Trixie” (nee Lawton) Lover father of Marc, Ani, and Matheu. Much loved koro of Tamarongo, Raukaahu and Te Huiatahi. Loved son of Mark and the late Pinenga. Brother of Michael (dec), Keith (dec), Jeanna (dec), Mark and Phillip. Cherished by all his family, friends, in laws and iwi. Bob will lay at his Marae Raketapauma, 24 Maukuku Road, Taihape until his final service on Tuesday 12 April 2022 at 11am. “E moe e te papa rere atu ra ki Tuhirangi taumata kia piki atu i te ara ki Paretetaitonga ki Te Wai a-moe ki nga nui o te po. Ue ha! Ue ha!”