With great sadness we announce the loss of Ashok Bala.

Loving husband and father of Manjula Bala, Jayesh and Sunjay.

Father in-law to Jayna and Urvashi and Grandad to Sunesh, Kiana and Kahan.

Little brother of Dennis and big brother to Kusum, Rameela, Kala and Vanita and uncle to his nieces and nephews.

Brother-in-law to Jadgish, the late Satish, Thakor, Darren and the late Donna.

The funeral service will be held at 11am, Thursday 21 December at the Distinction Hotel, 390 Fenton Street, Rotorua.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the New Zealand Heart Foundation.