Died: 12th Feb 2024

Funeral: 20th Feb 2024

As a result on a tragic accident on Monday 12 February 2024.

Aged 41 years.

Deeply loved partner and soulmate of Billie-Jo Fisher.

Dearly loved and respected father of Zayne.

Loved son of Terry* Waitiri and Margaret Allan, loved son-in-law of Billy* and Jasmine Fisher.

Loved brother and brother-in-law of Tane and Maree, Katrina and Anthony, Danny and Wynetta, Jamie and Angela, Christian and Liani, Tommy, Brendon.

A much loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews, and a special friend to his Ruapuke Whanau.

A service will be held for Chad in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Tuesday 20 February at 10.30am.

Following the service, Chad will be accompanied by whanau to his beloved Ruapuke Island where he will be laid to rest alongside his father.

Messages to 74 Lagan Street Bluff 9814.

WAITIRI, Chad Wilfred

 It is with deep sorrow we announce the tragic passing of Chad on Monday 12 February 2024.

Chad was the cherished son of Terry* (Funnel) Waitiri and Margaret and stepson of Chris* Allan.

Loved brother and brother-in-law of Terina and Hayden Geddes, Camilla and Taryn Waitiri.

Uncle of Josh, Ben and Tim. Nephew of Mork and Nora Crooks.

“Gone Fishing”

To hear your voice, to see your smile,

To sit and talk with you a while.

To be together in the same old way,

would be our greatest wish today.

It’s not what we write

It’s not what we say

It’s how we remember you

In our own special way.