Died: 25th July 2025

Ko te ra nehu: 29th July 2025

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15 January 1940 – 25 July 2025

Ka tangi hotuhotu te ngakau ki te wehenga o to tatou papa, e te papa, moe mai ra.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, koro on Friday morning, 25th July 2025.

Born on 15 January 1940 at Waipiro Bay, Gisborne to the late Annie Etta (Boyce) and Tai Henare.

David was a dedicated, hardworking dad.

He carried the greatest arohanui for his whanau.

He was the devoted husband of Mary Henry (Kahukaka), and the loving father of Deanne and Wayne, David and Estelle, Sheryl and Sara.

He was a cherished papa to his many mokopuna: Levi, Sam, Amelia, Jayde, Savannah, Yasmin, Zayviyn, Ruby, Tai, Jerome*, Anaru, Massey, Mana, Mia, Myles, Mace and Taupo.

A proud koro to his moko tuarua, Samaia, Waimirirangi, Filipo, Tei, Kaharau, Harlem, Taimana, RJ, Krome, Remy, Te Arahi, Taraia, Aorere, Torene, Elias, Alani, Maikoa, Zebastian, Jerome, Anaru, Jaezachan, Dannie-Jaye, Harley, Kahurangi, and Rahiri.

Ko te ra nehu: Tuesday 29th July, 11am at Eastern Cemetery

Kore kore rawa koe e warewaretia. Ngau tonu te ngakau mou.

Messages to Dave's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes