THOMPSON, William (Bubba)

14 September 1953 –
01 June 2023
Pkatokato ana te ngkau i te matenga ohorere o t mtou pou tipua, pou whakarae. Au te mamae e ngau kino nei, mhou ra, e te rangatira ka ngaro nei ki te p. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved Bubba. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Gail, cherished and loved father and father-in-law of Leah and Dan, Skye and Angela, Saird and Rhys. Idolised Poua to Tahliah, Jaden, Haali, Lillian, Jorja, Lachlan, Maddison, Tawhirimatea, and Tane. Precious Great Poua to Dakoda. Treasured son of the late Valmai Peka and Henare Thompson. Loved eldest brother to all of his siblings, and extended whnau. Adored Uncle of his nephews and nieces. Respected friend to many. Rangatira of Te Rau Aroha Marae. The loss of Bubba will be felt deeply within our whnau, our community and our iwi. Bubba will be at Te Rau Aroha Marae Bluff. A service for Bubba will be held in the Te Rau Aroha Marae, Bluff on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 1.00pm. Followed by interment at the Greenpoint Cemetery. Messages to PO Box 19, Bluff 9814.
(*denotes deceased)