Haera Ra e pa
83 years young. At 8:52am Thursday December 27th you passed peacefully surrounded by us all, your ever-loving Whanau at home.
Much loved and adored husband of Hinga.
Much loved “Dad” of Rangi, Paddy, Riki, Kim, Rana and dearly treasured Koro of Ebony, Leigh, Shannon, Patrick, Shane, Ben, Jenna, Emma, Izzy, Ruby, Ella, Ashlin, Sonny, and Clancy.
A Celebration of Rangi’s life will be held at the Franz Josef Community Centre, 6 Main Road, Franz Josef on Sunday December 30th commencing at 11am. Rangi will be returned to his ancestors in Whanganui to be buried.
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Our deepest sympathies to all family and friends of this fine caring man that was always ready for a laugh.
He will sadly be missed
Deepest sympathies – Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Such fond memories…explaining to me the Glacier was a dirty white ice block….Tinirau Family so very special. All our love. RIP Rangi Snr. Xxxx
Sincere condolences to the whole whanau on the loss of such a wonderful man. I have so many memories of the short 2 years I spent working with Rangi – we seemed to spend a lot of the time laughing!! Love to Hinga and all the family.
Rangi was a friend to so many
His natural laughter was awesome
Love to you all in this very sad time
Our sincere condolences to the whanaubut particularly to Hinga who we loved dearly.
Rangi will finally fly to his ancestors and not of the roof this time.
What a man, what a personality and what a life full of laughter.
Rest in peace dear friend.
Love to Hinga and all the family.
Onno and Marie Helene
Kimmy what an honor to have known your Papa please hug Mama for me I am thinking of you all xXxX so really gutted xx
Our deepest sympathy to you all
It was an honour to know Rangi .you will all have such great memories as will many people on the coast.
Thinking of you all at this sad time
Liz and Kyle Scott
Such fond memories of a very special man and family.
Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time xx
Hinga and all your family….our thoughts are with you all as you farewell your much loved Rangi….we all have wonderful memories of our time at Franz Josef and times shared with your family. Feel my arms around you and know the warmth we send to you as we remember with love a wonderful man.
Fay, Mark and Stephanie Graham
To Aunty Hinga and whanau aroha mai to you all for the loss of Uncle Rangi, may the awesome memories you all created and shared with him keep you strong together. RIL Uncle ??
Hinga, our thoughts are with you all .
Wonderful memories,
Sincere Sympathy
From Kay and Russell Mitchell
So sad to hear of our beautiful Uncle, Mum Kata just told me of your long mauiui, arohanunui Aunty Hinga me tou whanau.
RIP our Uncle “ Haere atu ra ki te torona o ihoa haere haere haere”.
Sad and sorry to read of Rangi,s death Hinga and family. We have lost a great warrior. He was a man one to turn to when advise was needed. Humble, gentle a peacful man. We are going to miss him as you all will. Now at peace and free of pain. God bless him and your family Hinga
Very fond memories of my time in Franz Josef with Rangi at the THC Rangi would always be up to hijinks. My thoughts are with you all.
Leanne (Wright) Cochrane
E Te Rangatira, hoki atu ki te taha o to Tupuna, ka karanga ratou ki a koe.
Great leader, return to the side of your ancestors who call to you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Hinga and whanau, kia Kaha.
Arohanui Mata and Ken Holliday late of Lake Paringa now in Cairns Queensland
My thoughts and Condolences to you and your whanau Hinga Would love to be at the Celebration of Rangi’s life but in Invercargill and not back on the Coast til Monday xx
To Hinga & family. To hear your mighty Totara has fallen, and like many we will miss Rangi’s presence and warm smile in the community. Thinking of all his loved ones at this time.
Na mihi
One of those Top Blokes. R.I.P Rangi.
Rangi Whakatekateka Tinirau.
To be able to stand tall and call you my grandfather has and always will be my absolute honour and privilege. Many many people have have admired you and were blessed to be able to witness your courage, your strength, your sheer knowledge, but most importantly, many were able to see your cheeky and quick whitted side that you always showed like a ray of bloody sunshine. Grandad you have touched so many people from our areas. Not just wanagnui but also South Westland. The memories of you will never ever be forgotten. From the bottom of my heart I will never ever be able to thank you enough for everything you have given me and I feel pretty bloody lucky that I got to be around you as much as I did. From teaching me life skills and how to live from the Bush to teaching me how to use that bloody floor buffer at THC!! I always looked up to you and will never forget everything you gave to me and also what we shared. Rest in peace koro. The pain is over, the battle is finished. Now it is time for you to be at peace and watch over all of us. Arohanui koro
Boy
To Hinga and all the family i only just heard of the passing of Rangi it is with great sadness that i write this message. I always remember Rangi for taking me under his wing when i arrived at Franz in 1983 we clicked when we first meet. I loved his personality humor and compassion. To me he will always be a ledgend of Franz Josef a man i will never forget.
Vola ato amico mio, non ti dimentichero mai che riposi in pace