Kei te tihi o mahara E hoki koe ki te Morehu ki te rua koiwi o ngā matua tupuna. Koloman Wahu and Nan Rachel are waiting for you now Ite, Tiny, Taroi, Rangi, Dorry, Lulubell all those in waiting rest well uncle Rangi...

Michael Lawn. Rangi was a lovely man. Funny, gental and a very kind man. We new his sisters and family as kids at Parihaka, we had loads of fun..Angela, Berryman, Tini and later on Etta. Over the past few years we caught up again at his flat, down the street or at ours. Love and miss you my friend and Bro. Rest in Peace and see you up there. Michael Lawn.

Moe mai ra e te tuakana. Rest in love and peace! Arohatinonui Rog and Whanau.

RIP Rangi, you will be sorely missed in our community. As a legend you will never be forgotten. Will miss not seeing you and your infectious smile. Thanks for the outstanding service you have given too many. Kelvin & Bridget McDowell

Rangi was a caring person who was well liked and respected by all. He will be missed.

We have not known Rangi for very long but enjoyed his cheerfulness and energy. Always round the West End Greens or in the Club House especially Friday nights. Our lives will be quieter without Rangi. Our sincere sympathy to Rangi's Family and Friends. RIP Rangi.

A man of great Mana respected by all.

Love you our Uncle Haere kia Koro Wahu ki a Nanny Rahurimai Haere ki o Matua ❤️ E kore rawa te aroha e maroke I te ra x

Rangi, an absolute legend! A lot of good times my friend so sorry to hear of your passing. RIP

Moe mai ra Rangi. We sure will miss seeing you at the club every weekend! Thank you for your dedication to our sport, the club and the community. Most importantly thank you for always putting a smile on our faces. Your the real MVP #BlueAndWhiteForever #Tukapa

Dearest Rangi, Thank you for enriching our lives ! A true gentleman! With a genuine heart ! We will never forget you, and will continue to smile everytime we hear your name !! Please give Aunty Eta our love ❤️ RIL Rangi, much love Tania, and Kevin Niwa and whanau xx

To Uncle Rangi. We might’ve not known each other for long over the years but you have always had a piece of you in my heart and will continue to always. We know you were a huge inspiration to many and you changed many lives over the years and the forever time you had contributed to Tukapa Rugby. Uncle you will be sorely missed and loved by so many, things will never be the same with that infectious smile and laugh that you always showered people in. We our Whanau from the Vowles Whanau will send our deepest sympathy to Jarrod and the wider whanau and we will deeply Miss You Uncle Rangi. Love and Light because another angel has arrived to the Heavenly Gates. R.I.L Uncle Rangi. xx

Behalf of Taranaki Deaf club; You had been always be part of our community in many different ways like e.g Deaf Bowl,Deaf sports, workshop or just being You as a friends to many of our members. You has inspired alot of Deaf community in taranaki also wider Deaf community in New Zealand You had touched many people life in many different ways. Even though u absolutely love rugby. What a beautiful life you had around Deaf and hearing community.We will miss you Rangi. Our heart goes to you and to everyone who loved him.This is such a huge loss. We will precious our memories in our heart. We will remember you as always. Rest in peace RIP Rangi

Wonderful,kind hearted man that loved to support us on and off the field, fly high rangi, keep running waters up there man!! You will be miss by all💙🤍

To my very dear friend Rangi. You came into my life over 40 years ago when we both worked at the Royal Hotel. During the time we worked there we formed a very strong friendship. So many memories were made and these will stay in my heart forever. To me you were life's perfect gentleman. Thank you for being that special lovely kind and caring man you became. You touched my life in many ways. I will miss you dearly. Rest peacefully my special dear friend. And as you always would say to me "Go Tukapa" . Lorraine Lorraine and Rodney send our deepest sympathy to Jason and all the family. We are thinking of you. Lorraine and Rodney Austin

Such a kind hearted cuzzy , myself & sis Linda remember the 70 & 80 with you in mania taranaki going on walks to the shops & pub you where our shadow & policeman always keeping us safe & coming everywhere with us .....You were such a pleasure to know .....Rest in the heavens above ......you will be sadly missed xxx All your Whanau Rangipunga Parihaka

Thanks for the many talks we had during trainings and for the many times you helped us out with the U20 boys. 'Chief"

Such a true gentleman and a pleasure to have been acquainted with you over the past half century Thank you for your unequivocal contribution to Tukapa RFC Rest in peace RIP Rangi

A pleasure knowing you Rangi. Will miss your enthusiasm and smile. Murf.

A true Tukapa man through n through. RIP Rangi. Our thoughts are with your family.

Rangi I have known you for 44 years You had a big part you play in mine Angela Jason and Adelaide’s lives you were a devoted brother, brother-in-law and uncle You will be long remembered by all whom you had contact with be it through work, sport or social occasions Your cheeky grin and sense of humour were infectious I will miss you greatly but will never forget you Rest easy mate Peter Hutchinson and whanau

To Jason Tracy & Families We are sorry for the loss of Rangi guys. He obviously was well loved and liked by many and I’m glad you have had the time with him you needed. It’s something you can cherish and we are honestly very proud of you all. We will be thinking of you on Rangis day on Thursday. Love to you and your Families xxx

Rest in peace my mate, rugby will never be the same without you. Thanks for all the memories. Kernal and I will miss our Saturday beer with you. Your a legend and you may now rest easy. Until me meet again Rangi thanks for everything.

Rangi I have known you for 44 years and in that time you were always a very big part of mine Angela Jason and Adelaide’s lives You were a very caring person and a very loyal mate and I will miss your cheeky smile You will be long remembered by all who came in contact with you be work, sports,or casual contacts Rest easy my friend Love you Peter Hutchinson and family