Jack, in 2020 we said hello and on Monday we said goodbye. You were a kind man with a deep soul and a loving heart. Even though we did not see eye to eye a lot of the time, I will never forget the amazing memories we made together, like you trying to teach me how to skateboard and me nearly knocking myself out or nearly burning the house down trying to make a special anniversary dinner. I wish life had been kinder to you and treated your heart with the delicacy it needed. I look back on our time spent together with fondness. You helped me grow into the woman I am today and I will forever be thankful for that. There are so many things I could say and so many feeling I could express. Most of all, I want you to know that I love you and I have since the day I met you. You were an amazing partner, son, brother, friend, and mentor and you will be immensely missed. Rest in peace my jacky boy.

A weekend in Noosa: swimming every day, running the length of the beach with ragged breath and watching the surge of white water thunder through the channels from our rocky cliff perches. Your smile at home in the expanse of ocean and bright open sun. Something gentle and charged with warmth. We dangled feet over the water as we recounted our last visit at Auntie Lyn and Uncle Max’s Pauanui house. Lani and I had just arrived, you were hanging over the verandah railing with a big grin and you said “do you want to get some fish and chips?” We rode bikes in a string of seven to the milk bar. Later, we put on wetties, teeth chattering and buzzing to boogie board. It was summer and the water was the coldest I had felt. We got flung off our boards and rolled, eventually emerging with dripping noses and nervous laughter. We wrapped ourselves in brightly coloured towels and returned to the house to eat Ambrosia. In all my thought of you I see movement and laughter. Grounded energy and shameless joy. You are bright, joyful, cheeky and sometimes shy in my memory, now tucked in my heart. You are active and playful, fun and clever and it is with great tenderness I watched you be a gentle, kind big brother and cuzzy to Ruby, Will, Jemma and Amy. Balancing them on your shoulders, pushing them onto waves when they couldn’t paddle quick enough - always inclusive and always attentive. I am returning home for Christmas, to spend the summer by the ocean. I will run the length of the beach with you, racing you to the place we mark the finish line. I will run as fast as I can, knowing you will not slack off, that you will push me to the end. Slowing with me as a stitch starts in my guts and telling me to tap the ground as I jog to squash it out. Murmuring words of encouragement and pride that we may share moments of life. Everytime I see the ocean, rolling out, hissing joy against the sand. Winding cool and deeply blue before me, I will think of you. And that shining grin.

Sending my love to all the family and friends of Jack today, my heart goes out to you all. So sorry for your loss xx

A lovely funeral Lisa for a fabulous young man. My love and condolences to you and the family. Thinking of you. xxx Sue.

My deepest condolences for your loss. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Brian

Sending aroha to Lisa and Jack's family. Jack was such a sweet and kind young man. He will be very missed.

So sorry to hear of Jacks passing. Sending the whanau huge hugs & aroha.

So sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. Sending you Lisa and family my deepest condolences 💐.

Very sorry to learn of Jack’s passing, condolences to the whānau and sending you all strength during this time, Arohanui

In Remembrance of Jack, Though my time knowing Jack was brief, it was clear he was a person of vibrant spirit and kindness. His passing is a profound loss, and my heart goes out to all who loved him, especially to Lisa and the whānau. May you find comfort in each other and in the cherished memories of the times spent with Jack. Wishing you peace and strength, David Foo

Lots of love to you all. Jack's beautiful energy lit this place up! I loved running lines with him when we were supposed to be working & he was amazing with the little kids! This could happen to any of our boys & I'm so sorry it happened to yours. Xxxxx

So deeply sorry Lisa words just dont have a meaning. Sending you love healing and peace. RIP an LOVE Jack such a beautiful soul. The new and brightest star in heaven surrounded by love an angels Namaste

Wrapping my love and arms around you virtually. So sorry to hear your young Man has passed. xxxxoooo