Suddenly, in Christchurch, on March 1, 2026, aged 50 years. Loved life-time partner of the late Janet. Beloved father of Tonutasi, Naomi, Celise, Amiria, Te Rau Aroha, Heather-Mavis, Heleina, Toi-Fa'aiva, Mata'lva, and Maleia. Loved Poppa of Milahn, Tyler, Harlem, Korbian, and Ioane. Loved son, brother, uncle and friend to many. Messages to the Avia family, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. The family service will be held in the Aranui Community Centre, 31 Hampshire Street, on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 6.00pm. The funeral service will be held in St Paul's Trinity Pacific Presbyterian Church at 45 Fitzgerald Avenue, on Friday, March 13, 2026, at 11.00am. Burial at Memorial Park Cemetery, cnr Cypress St and Ruru Rd, Bromley, following the funeral service.

Published by The Press on Mar. 7, 2026.