Kua hinga te tōtara i Te Wao nui a Tāne.

After a short illness, Ross Manu Awa Tukiri, aged 73 yrs, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on the 11th of August 2025.

A beloved brother, partner, dad, stepdad, koro and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

A service to celebrate Ross's life will be held at 11am on Friday the 15th of August at the Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club followed by a private cremation.

For those unable to attend, the service can live streamed www.grahamsfunerals.co.nz/s/ross

All communications to The Tukiri Whānau – C/O Grahams Funeral Services, PO Box 38 Tuakau 2342.