93 years. Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather and Baba to many in Africa. Died peacefully at home, surrounded by family. Scripture read to him in his last moments:
Song of Songs 8:14.
'Arise my darling! Come quickly, my beloved. Come and be the graceful gazelle with me. Come be like a dancing deer with me. We will dance in the high place of the sky, yes, on the mountains of fragrant spice. Forever we shall be united as one!'
2 Timothy 4:7-8.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day – and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
Memorial service to be held at Living Waters Christian Centre, 13 Meeking Place, Halswell, Christchurch, on Friday, August 2, 2024 at 2.00pm. There will also be a North Island Memorial service to be held at Northern Wairoa Memorial RSA Clubrooms, 26 Hokianga Rd, Dargaville, on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 2.00pm. You are welcome to attend either service.

Published by The Press from Jul. 24 to Jul. 27, 2024.