UNBELIEVABLE! We all heard the news today and gutted for loved ones and that we didn't know untill now! messages between the sisters have neen utterly sad, funny, delightful, about loyalty and connection from the beginning....on and on. no words say the shock and sadness. Loved him....beautiful special man. Tia, Margy, Josie and Tanya.

Dear Toia, Ash & Elle. it is with saddnes that I hear of Rodney’s passing. I have always held fond memories of our time together at school. Long after the tears have dried - may the memories of happy times live on.

To Toia, Ash & Elle No words can really express how a sudden loss like Rod affects everyone he came to know. He was a true loyal mate not only to me but to all. Our deepest sympathies go to you all at this sad time. He will always be in your hearts as in ours. Love Vaughan & Carolyn Smith

Great memories of a good bugger from the Taranaki age grade rugby.RIP mate

We offer our condolences to you all on your tragic loss of Rodney. Sadly, Malcolm and Biddy Upland Road.

To Toia, Ashley, Elle and, family, With special memories of a great guy who so proudly loved his family. It was an honor to have known him. Love from Denise and Richard Tongaporutu

Dear Toia, Ashley and Elle, Our deepest sympathy to you all on the sad and sudden loss of Rodney,a wonderful husband and father, may he rest in peace 🙏❤ gone but will never be forgotten, no-one can ever take the memories off us,especially those of the budgies. Such a gentleman, such a character. Hope there's enough Coruba in heaven, Aroha always, 🌹 lots of love, Pickles and Whare, xxx

To Dear Toia & Girls, Words of Rodney's Passing leave me just so chilled. I have great Memories of Rodney who 35+ Years ago travel around Scotland,Wales and England with me. Great times were have at Oktoberfeast in 1984 with the Budgies. I have had some very enjoyable times in New Plymouth with Rod and Toia over the years, and have enjoyed their company down here in Oamaru. You will never be forgotten Rodney I have a lot of photos to remind me, even a photo of us both letting the heems down on Toia,s Curtains Rest in Peace Bro and Fly Free Malcolm Partridge Oamaru

To Toia, Ashley & Elle Words can't express the sadness we felt when we heard about Rodney passing. What a great man he was, loved by those that got to know him. A friend, a mentor and someone you could always rely on. We will miss our chats over coffee at smoko. He will be truely missed by us, but will always remain in our hearts. RIP Rodney love from mike, lauren and the kids

To Toia, Ashley, Elle and family, Sending our sympathy, thinking of you all.

Dear Toia, Ashley and Elle, So sorry to hear of the loss of Rodney - our thoughts are with you af this very sad time! Stay strong and hold tight to all your special memories! Lots of Love Annette, Emma and Callum Taylor (Melbourne, Australia)

A very special and loved friend. You will be so missed. Rugby and cricket chats will never be the same. Rest in peace, love you mate.

So remember all those holidays when he stayed on the Dent farm and at urenui beach. Hold on to your memories they will never pass. Sending all our love 💕💕💕 Maree and Brent