It is with deep grief and sadness to announce the passing of our treasured and much loved husband, father, father-in-law, koro, son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, best mate, friend and all round bloody good fulla Derek Te Iwi Kau Studd who was tragically taken from us on the 24th December 2024. Derek will be laying at home from Sunday 29th December until Tuesday 31st December at 371 Pah Hill Road, Wharehine, Wellsford. Derek will leave home at 11.30am in his Dodge Ram to ‘The Rok Bar’ (387 Underwood Road, Wharehine, 0973) where his service will be held from 12pm sharp. “A great Totara has fallen in the Kaipara”.
Derek was larger than life in all ways, and he will leave a massive hole in our hearts. Thank you for all the love, support and help through this very tough time. With heavy hearts and aroha, Brenda (Brena), Shaila (Nando), Jack (Haki), Blake (Chum), Shanee (Naenae), Tiana (Shortness), Wesley (Wessa), Theodore (Little Moko), and his 4 legged kids Dixie, Gus, Manu and Marley.