Teokotai Ngavavia

8 June 196522 November 2024

Tributes

The smell of Nivea, the sight of Lion Reds will always remind me of you Uncs. BossMan you taught us LOVE, you taught us LAUGHTER! I will forever be greatful for the time you took out of your day/life to spend w us! Thank you Aunty +Cousins + Neices &Nephews for sharing him with us &the world. Heaven is Lucky to have you Unc &I will always hold space for you in this life time &the Next sooo much love xxoo

Turner&Tangimetua

Huge loss, you were the life of every whanau event and we will miss you so very much uncle xx arohanui until we meet again

LeeAnne

We have such heavy hearts. This is way too soon Tai. You were way too young. Thank you for being such a wonderful father in law to our girl. Your presence will be sorely missed but your legacy will continue to live on your your beautiful whanau. Rest in eternal love Tai. You will live on forever in the hearts of all who knew and loved you. Massive hugs to you Sam, Val, Kau, Tonz, William, Jade and your whanau xxxx

Jo and Noble Hohaia

My absolute heart felt condolences and Aroha to Sam and the family. An incredibly hard time Many fond memories with the Whanau Its hard to believe, gone far to young Tai. In my life for 21 years and an awesome brother im law you were ... While i didnt think it was right to be at the funeral etc, your all im my thoughts and prayers❤️

Kim

To our cuzzie Sam, her tamariki & mokopuna, Our heartfelt condolences for such a great loss of your Tane, Papa & Koro, - Tai. In my korero at the Kohautu at St Agnes for our Waipouri Whanau today, (Baby Jane's tane Stevie and tama Pj), acknowledged our Taniere(Daniels) aroha up and down the motu for all our extended whanau who are suffering in their loss.Whanau

Shirley Wood /Bob Sweet and Whanau from Kaihu

PTLD, Meitaki Teokotai, for blessing my life with all you are a real, Gentleman, full of life, Our days under 21's for Ponies, prosford pissups n yukka, n many more, Meitaki, Even your wedding, shed tears whilst waiting for .Sam..hahaha..cute, big softie. Owesome mems, genuine, solid from good stock, Our Araura Heritage hard. Will miss you, but knowing you in good company, RIP my bro, love you, See you soon. Teokotai Ngavavia. Te Aroa Teatua. Sam. Meitaki for tamming the beast, Aroa nui.

Nero Simona

Embracing my Revesby Whanau and Whanaungatanga with love, prayers and sincere condolences. No words can fully capture the depth of your loss. Your father / husband / brother / koro / uncle / cousin / friend / mate / bro's generous spirit and unconditional love created a refuge for you to grow and learn. Though gone so suddenly, his legacy of goodness lives on through the people you've become. Our hearts aches with yours, please know we're always here for you (all). Arohanui ~ Je'taime Chris & Paulette xx Dad.. Not a day passes by, Dad that you don't cross my mind. Not all of you departed when you left our earth behind. In my heart there is a place that only you can hold. Filled loving memories more priceless than gold. I know you still hear me Dad, so please know this is true.. That everything I am today is all because of YOU..

Paulette Lorquet

To Our Kuz and whanau, Thank you for your beautiful embrace love for us, So sad to hear you have gone so sudden, i will always cherish the memories and laughter. Rest Easi Now My Kuz Tai, till we meet again love always n beyond forever.

Rowen Ngatai`-Strickland

My cuz Teokotai, A Mighty Bronco has fallen & you have gained your wings so Fly High to the Heavens & Yes il have an odd bottle of Lion Red for ya 😉 I have fond memories of our younger days but hey those memz will always be instilled within my heart ❤️ Rest in Aroha till we meet again 😭♥️ Cuz Sam n whanau n my Ngavavia Cuzzies thinking of you all through your time sorrow Aroha tino nui from us here in Tauranga Moana

Teina Mahu nee Matenga
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