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Sonny VAAFUSU Obituary

VAAFUSU, Sonny Peneueta:
Passed suddenly on Sunday 10th November 2019, aged 61 years. Best friend and partner of Michele Rosser (Looby). Special father and father-in-law of Foti and Kat, Maggie (dec), and Corina and Johnny Faamai. Dearly loved 'Gwandad' to Natyla, Antonia, Lolo, Pitoau Jnr, Delai, and Sonny Mace (Smurf). In lieu of flowers, donations to Heart Foundation would be greatly appreciated and may be left at the service. All messages may be sent to "The Vaafusu Family", c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340. A service for Sonny will be held at The La Mer Lounge, 1 Rogan Street, New Plymouth, on Friday 15th November 2019, at 10.30am, followed by a private cremation.

Published by Taranaki Daily News from Nov. 12 to Nov. 14, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Sonny VAAFUSU

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47 Entries

Kyle Manusina

December 3, 2019

Thinking of you this season uncle Sonny. Loving you always.

November 24, 2019

Sorry to hear about Sonny. My thoughts are with you Michelle and family.
Pam Innes (Avon)

Yvonne Shewry

November 18, 2019

Dear Michelle, So sorry to hear Sonny's passing, thinking of you at this very sad time. Love Yvonne & Philip Shewry xx

Jill Hill

November 17, 2019

A privilege to know you sonny x rip

Paula Clay

November 15, 2019

Michelle, we are in shock, and so very very sorry to hear of sonnys passing. An angel on earth ! There will be Such a void in so many peoples life's none more than yours!! Love to you, you beautiful soul at this very very hard time x
George and Paula Clay and the boys x

Shane Coleman

November 14, 2019

Much loved and respected member of the Dialog Fitzroy Tower Services team, Sonny is remembered for providing such a wonderful influence and a big smile.

Ron & Maree

November 14, 2019

Dear Michelle & family. So sorry to hear
Sonny's passing. He was a true friend, gentleman, & workmate to Ron. We are glad we came to see him in Icu on Sunday. Love & Hugs from Ron & Maree Gadsby

Dianne Christensen

November 14, 2019

Dear Michele and Whanau, our deepest condolences to you all. Dianne and I are very saddened to hear of Sonny's passing. Our thoughts are with you all. He was a good man and a person that you could talk your problems with and at the end get one of his great smiles. We will remember Sonny not by the length of his life but the depth and quality he gave to us and others. He truly had Ihi and Mana. Aroha Daryl and Dianne Christensen

Maintenance Department, Methanex

November 14, 2019

On behalf of the Maintenance Team at Methanex, a void has opened that will be impossible to fill. Sonny was well loved and a true friend to all that knew and worked with him here. We will miss his constant smile, even on the rainy days and his wonderful spirit.
To Michele and family, we send you our thoughts and prayers during this hard time.

Sue Staveley

November 14, 2019

Wow so shocked to hear of Sonny's passing condolences to you all with special love and hugs to you Michele

Kathy Loveridge

November 14, 2019

Dear Michele and Sonny's family, please accept our sincere condolences. Sonny was so loved and respected by so many.
Kathy & Glenn Loveridge

Liz Fife

November 14, 2019

Sonny was such a kind caring man with a great big smile with a heart to match. Great memories working with him at FEGL He will be greatly missed. RIP

November 14, 2019

Michele an family - so saddened to hear of Sonny's passing - a nicer gentleman you could never meet. He will be well missed. My thoughts are with you.

Kay Weston

Taryn Jordan

November 14, 2019

The big friendly giant has fallen. A beautiful man that has left his mark on us all. His warmth, humour and his smile,that would light a room, will be sadly missed.

Taryn Jordan

November 14, 2019

The big friendly giant has fallen.Devastating news. You never imagine the good ones going.Thank you Sonny for your spirit, your warmth and that smile that lit up the room.R.I.P Taryn & Trina x

November 13, 2019

Shocked to see that SONNY has passed Michelle,such a awesome man to have had the joy to know and work with him.
RIP SONNY.
Allan [wasie] Waswo

Breanne Fergusson

November 13, 2019

Michele and family
I'm absolutely gutted to hear of Sonny's passing.
I have awesome memories of him walking into the office at Vector with donuts for a meeting, a big smile saying Talofa cuz and and even bugger hug.
We would always meet up at Relay for Life each year also and walk a few laps.
What an awesome man to have known.
What a huge loss
Tofa Sonny xxx

Kasey Ross

November 13, 2019

Sonny will be so missed by many.
Sending our deepest sympathy for you all as you mourn an incredible man, gone too soon.
Love from Kasey, Leslie, Robbie & Georgie Ross

Joan Gibbs

November 13, 2019

Dear Michelle
So shocked and saddened to hear about Sonny. Grant & I only met you both through the fun times at Karen & Andys, and boy have we had some fun. We just want to offer our deepest condolences to you and your family. Take care of each other at this sad time.

November 13, 2019

To Michele and Family, so very sorry to hear of Sonnys passing he was a beautiful man. Condolences and love to you all x

Karen Shaskey and Family

November 13, 2019

Gone far to soon - such a gently and humble man. RIP our lovely smiley Sonny.
Sally & Jo at Hooker Pacific reception.
Will miss our hugs
Fly high with the angels

Murray Churchill

November 13, 2019

Wednesday 13/11/19
Our Family are deeply saddened on your passing Sonny. Will miss our coffee meetings at the local Garden Centre and my driver to our work functions. Our sympathy to Michele and family
Murray and Sue Churchill and family.

November 13, 2019

Sorry to hear of your loss Michele. Thinking of you. Karen Eady, Marton.

November 13, 2019

Dear One L
I am so sorry to read of Sonny's death. Your special man will be so missed by you and the family. Sending you much love and strength for the days, weeks and months ahead. May your special memories of Sonny bring you comfort as you go forward without him.
Aroha nui Chrissie xx

Ken Davies

November 13, 2019

A great tree has fallen. My most profound condolences on such a loss. Sonny was one of the most cheerful and positive people I have had the pleasure of working with, back in the day offshore.
May you have all the support you need to come to terms with his passing.

Ron Berry

November 13, 2019

Dear Michele and the Vaafusu family. NZ Corrosion Services team send their sincere sympathy and love to you all at this devastating time with Sonny's sudden passing. NZCS team and clients have lost one of the greatest, happiest inspectors in the industry, but most of all, a respected colleague and true friend

November 13, 2019

Very sad to hear of sonnys passing, a lovely man gone too soon, love and thought to michelle and whanau

Paulyt and jen Greenbank

Neal McMahon

November 13, 2019

A wonderful caring Man, a Great workmate,a very Special Soul, I will miss him deeply,Sincerist Condolences to Michele and Family.

Russell & Mary Taylor

November 12, 2019

A wonderful,caring person gone too soon, will miss you mate thank you for everything you have done for us, reunion for Mac Blast, our recent meal at the Np club, thank you mate our thoughts and prayer to Michelle and your whanau RIP matey.

Anne & Graham Holdt

November 12, 2019

We were saddened to read of Sonny's passing Michelle. May your memories give you Peace and comfort. RIP Sonny.

Renee Coster

November 12, 2019

Sending our thoughts at this sad time to Michele and family. Sonny was always the best. Such an amazing person. He will be sadly missed. From the team at Resene New Plymouth.

Mr & Mrs Lionel and Wendy Phillips

November 12, 2019

Thanks for been a mate and friend.
A great Taonga (Treasure) and Kauri has been taken by our Father to Heaven.
We will miss you dearly here on Earth.
Until we meet again my friend.
God Bless Brother.
Biggest Love to Michelle and The Vaafusu family.

Henry Fane

November 12, 2019

Rest in Peace cousin. Condolences Michelle to you and the family.

Scott Stella Tracey Compass Methanex

November 12, 2019

So sorry to hear this news,
Sonny you were and will always be a true gentleman, we will miss our great conversations and your words of wisdom over your favourite long black.
You will be truly missed but always remembered

Blast & Paint S.R.G

November 12, 2019

So sorry to hear the sad news about Sonny. you will be missed by us all

Sue Pratt

November 12, 2019

Sorry to hear of your loss. A wonderful man with a big heart. Prayers are with you and your family.

November 12, 2019

Shocked to hear of the passing of this awesome human. I have many fond memories of Sonny through work & also from our missions with the Relay For Life. Was a pleasure to have have known Sonny!! Sincere condolences to Michelle & Sonnys family. RIP you good bugger xx

Nyla Carroll

November 12, 2019

So sorry and shocked to learn of Sonny's passing, Michele. His smile and the light and warmth he brought to the world of so many will be deeply missed. With my deepest sympathy, Nyla

November 12, 2019

So sorry to hear of Sonny's passing. Thinking of you all at such a sad time. Kevin(Shackles) and Glenda Shaskey

Annette Kohn

November 12, 2019

Michelle and Sonny's family, our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy at the loss of such a cheerful, loving and delightful partner and family member. Annette and Bruce Kohn

November 12, 2019

Dear Michelle, My deepest sympathy and love is with you. What a shock for you! A beautiful man and your best friend. I can only imagine your pain.
Lots of love,
Sheryl (Ascot)

Jean Hastie

November 12, 2019

So sorry to read where your bestest mate Sonny has passed away, my thoughts are with you all at such a sad time, deepest sympathy. Regards Jean Hastie

November 12, 2019

Dear One L
I am so sorry to hear of Sonny's sudden death and that you have lost your soul mate. May the wonderful memories of a special man help you in your grieving as you face the days, weeks and months ahead. Sending you and the family much love at this very sad time.
xxx Chrissie

November 12, 2019

Michelle there are just no words. Sending love and prayers to you and your family.
From Vicki Rook

November 12, 2019

So very sorry to hear of Sonny's passing Michelle, deepest sympathy to all his loved ones. Sonny was a very special person who always made me smile.
Fondest regards Lucille Burton

November 15, 2019

VAAFUSU, Sonny:
We have had so much fun with you and Michele from our nights out locally to our away trips. You were the one who kept us in line when needed and always stayed till the bitter end.
Thanks for the memories,
see you on the other side.
From your Hardcore Mates at Fitzroy Engineering — Trout, Whare, Leah, Heapy, Blondi, Gibbo and Gobachev.

November 12, 2019

VAAFUSU, Sonny Peneueta:
Loved son of Ioka and Foti (dec) Vaafusu. Loved brother of Linda, Anita, Sina, Danny (dec), Sam, Feoi, Siagigi, and their spouses and partners.

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Memorial Events
for Sonny VAAFUSU

Nov

15

Service

10:30 a.m.

The La Mer Lounge

1 Rogan Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki

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