Boyce KUPE Obituary

KUPE, Boyce:
For all who travelled near and far to share in our loss of dad, Boyce Kupe. Special thanks to the staff at Te Ata Rest Home who kept him safe, comforted him in his confusion and allowed him to be him. To Aunty Joyce and Uncle Mark, thank you for being the strength we needed. To dad's NZR colleagues and Taumarunui rugby team mates, and to our work colleagues, friends, and to those who also took the time to view the live-stream service, many thanks. To Kane Rangitonga and Bernie Marshall, you are both the epitome of what true leaders are and we are so lucky to call you family. Kia ora also to the Reverend Anne Griffith and Helen Carter, Rosetown Funeral Home. To our cousins Bubba and Harrileah, our many whanau, especially to our next generation who stood up and weathered the storm of heartache and loss, thank you all so very much. We are honoured, humbled and blessed by the tributes, koha and support that was so freely given over this sad occasion. We would like to end by quoting our dad, "Champion Mate!" Love Christine, Louise, Anihira and Miriama. Dad's funeral service can still be viewed using the following link, https://rosetown.co.nz/tribute/boyce-kupe/ According to Boyce's wishes a private family service has been held, followed by cremation. All communications to the Kupe Family, c/- 262 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu 3800.