Max GRAHAM Obituary

Omgosh I didn't know the final whistle had blown for you Kehu. I remember as a kid coming into the butcher's and you'd always give me a saveloy and a bit of cheek, you were such a good man! To Mrs Graham Deb Max and whanau my deepest condolences to you all, may it give you comfort to know he is with Carl. Rest in Peace Kehu

To Max(Kahu) family,sorry to hearing the passing of Kehu,he was my coach when playing for Spotswood old boys in late 60s,also use to catch up with him at Manaia bowling club in the 80 & 90 a real character and guided us young guys.Rest easy Kehu.kind reguards Bunny Davis

To Aunty Joan, Debbie, Maxine and families - sending you all hugs at this time - Uncle Max will be greatly missed - we all have so many memories. Cheryll, Don and families xx

To Kehus family, had some good games with and against he was a good bugger. Remembered with fondness from Pat Bishop

Our condolences to the whole Graham Family on Max's passing. RIP MAX.Ian and Lynette

Dear Aunty Joan, Debbie, Phil, Maxine, John, Linda and families
Thinking of you all as you farewelled your loved Husband, Dad, Father in law, and Grandad and our Uncle. Uncle Max, our Amber & Black prop, the final whistle blew upon reaching your 89th try line. You decided it was time to hang up those boots and now free from any more pain. You were such a good kiwi bloke, old school to the core, with a cheeky smile and wonderful sense of humour. A voice that could fill up the room and belt out a good tune or two or three. Such a privilege to call that `legend´ my Uncle. Fly free and Rest in peace Max, your work here on earth is complete
`The Gates to memories never close´
Janet & Graham Green

Debbie, Maxine and Families, so sorry for your loss Uncle Max was a Gem. So pleased i got to spend the time with him an you both days before he left us. Mum also enjoyed this visit very much. Love to Aunty Joan

Loved Little Brother of Jean & Maling (deceased) Christensen. Loved Cheeky uncle to his Nephews and Nieces. We will miss your sense of humor an big smile.
Jean & Family

Thinking of you all, our condolences Maxine, John and families. Hold tight to those memories.

Sending our condolences to all the family. Another Manaia icon has fallen and will always be remembered.

Loved brother and brother in law of John and Noeleen Graham.
So lucky to have spent your birthday with you, see you in the scrum sometime soon baby brother.
Sharkey

Aunty Joan, Deb & Phil, Maxine & John, Linda, and families, sending big hugs to you all, Uncle Max, big heart, big smile, big singing voice, you gave us lots of great memories to keep.
RIP now, time to hang the boots up.
Lynette and Wayne, Janet and Graham and families

"I'll always remember Max ( Kehu) for everything he taught me whilst in my younger years at Manaia Butchery, and as our neighbour on Terou Street, Manaia. All my thoughts are with Mrs Graham (Joan) and family.
So many wonderful memories
Dee Staines

My deepest sympathy to all the Graham family. Joan and Debbie my thoughts are with you. May all those happy memories help you to get through this difficult time. Kehu always loved a chat, and it was a pleasure to have known him.
Love Elaine

To Maxine, John and family our deepest sympathy to you all at this difficult time. Thinking of you all as you now navigate life without your Dad and grand father.

Auntie Joan, Deb & Maxine and you extended family
Big hugs to you all
So many wonderful memories of our family times together
He will be missed by many
RIP Uncle
Love Judy & Nigel

Joan and family, my sincere condolences, for your loss of Max, "Kehu" as many of us new and called him by. Fond memories of him both working with him at IWD, but more importantly as our coach at Spotswood Old Boys for many seasons. Such a bloody good bloke and many fun times had with him, and trying his homemade wine etc. The team had great times with him as coach and I'm sure many of my team, mates of that era would be of the same opinion. RIP Max your will be sorely missed. Viv Wilson.

Many memories spring to mind of our larger then life Uncle Max. You will be sadly missed by many. Love and hugs Aunty Joan, Debbie Maxine and families
RIP Uncle
Delwyn and Lionel

My thoughts are with you Joan & family. We go back to Whakawhiti street New Plymouth; Our children going to the same school Marfell. Regards Janice Hendeerson Derek Corina Leah & Adam

Our condulances from The Dudley Family. Rest in Peace Mr Graham

To Joan, Debbie and all the Graham family. Heartfelt condolences with the passing of Max. He was such a lovely man and always had a smile for you. Another Manaia gentleman gone to enjoy his hard earned rest Thinking of you all. Malcolm, Jennifer, Brian and Gloria

Uncle Max, A big man with a big heart. Lots of great memories to cherish. Love to Joan, Debbie, Maxine and extended family, with deepest sympathy Caroline, Richard & kids.

Love to all the family. We will miss our larger-than-life Uncle; now reunited with our very much missed cousin Carl. Basil will miss his downstairs brother yarning.

Sorry for your loss ,sending our love to all the family .
From Murray Graham and family

Deepest sympathy to all the graham family.

On behalf of Ian Budd and family we send our condolences at this sad time.
Thinking of you all