Died: 25th July 2023

Funeral: 29th July 2023

Peacefully at Hospice Southland surrounded by his loving whanau on Tuesday 25 July 2023.

Dearly loved son of Katrina and Neil.

Deeply loved and cherished brother of Damion, Caleb, Kurt and their partners, Alesha, and Kyra.

Fun loving uncle Nik to Shaquille*, Braxton, Xavier, Kensey Keri Ray, Wairau, Mikhania, Sovereign, Ngawari, Athena, and Moana Jade.

A treasured nephew to all his aunties and uncles, and a cherished cousin.

A much loved brother from all the boys.

Nikolai will be resting at Te Tomairangi Marae, 54 Eye Street, until his service, which will be held in Te Tomairangi Marae on Saturday 29 July at 11.00am.

Nikolai will be laid to rest at the Te Hau Mutunga Urupa, Mason Road Invercargill.

Messages to 7 Argyle Street, Invercargill 9812.

“Nikolai has fought his last fight, but he lives on in all of us.”