Aporo JOYCE Obituary

Miss you heaps uncle love you from me kira and mohi xxo RIP

Missing you uncle. When my phone rings I want to hear your voice say, "Les, what's the news from the north?"
But your not here my wonderful uncle. And I won't be hearing your voice thru my phone no more.
Thank you uncle for nurturing, teaching, mentoring and loving myself and my many cousins.
You will be in our hearts forever.
To my Aunty Brenda thank you for loving our uncle so dearly.
Without you he would not have been the man that he was.
We will love and cherish you for always.
We have many memories of Christmas gatherings, family occassions and a few catch up cuppa coffee memories..
You now rest with papa and nana, Wharemate and Meere Joyce and siblings Tom, Kahu, Piripi, Tommy, Tauaria, Harold, Kiri, Harriet, Stan and Solomon so you all will be having a beer or two up in heaven..
Will be sadly missed.
'Rest in love' my beautiful uncle Ap
❤❤

Dear Brenda

I and my colleagues, were so saddened to hear about Aporo being so tragically taken. A man who stood tall amongst others, and a real gentleman in the true sense of the word who was always ready to help others, he will not be forgotten. My most sincere condolences Brenda, my heart goes out to you and your family.

Olinka Ching

dear Brenda So deeply saddened at the loss of Aporo. he was a great person and a cherished friend, one of the kindest people I have had the privilege to know.He was a very special person. it is now time to move on. pat Williamson

I am so sorry to hear about my mum,s cousins passing. I am the youngest child of Annie Griffin nee (Shelford). I didn't know Uncle but I knew his parents. Aunty Mere was my Grandfather's sister. Arohanui to the whanau..... Kia Kaha.
Cindy,and whanau.xxxxx.

Love and sadly missed.

We were gob smacked to hear of Aporos death last week and will miss him so very much...we didn't see you as often as we should have, but you being there has meant so much within our lives...good bye Cousin Ap...We will be here for you Brenda in whatever way you would like us to be...Arohanui God Bless Lyn Aaron and Simon...xoxoxo

I am saddened to hear of Aporo's passing. I always enjoyed talking with him on many different subjects. He was always very supportive of those who had served Aotearoa/New Zealand

Thank you Aporo for welcoming me from the UK and for taking me to the school that meant so much to you. Will always remember you with great affection.

A truly great brother-in-law and friend for the last 51 years. His jovial nature and kindly nature will be greatly missed.

David Pearce(EASTBOURNE ENGLAND)

A truly great brother-in-law and friend for the last 51 years. We will truly miss his jovial and kindly nature.

David Pearce(EASTBOURNE ENGLAND

A great mate who will never be forgotten
Tony Moore

Our sincere condolences at this time. We remember him from our preparations for National Council. Karen Saunders and Margaret Broughton. Requiescat in Pace

Aporo was a legend in the Creek. He helped me in so many ways first introducing me to the community and then being so supportive getting the He Huarahi Tamariki School started. After he retired he would go off to the Hokianga for months and I would save up all my questions and put them in a jar for his return. David and I send our condolences to Brenda and the whanau. Rest in Peace dear Ap..We will miss you. Susan Baragwanath

Very saddened by this news Aporo was my late husband Joe Matthews friend and cousin he was a hard working man for Porirua East and will be sadly missed God bless his Whanau RIP Aporo xx Sandra Moe-Matthews and Whanau xx

Ap had the most amazing way of relating to everybody no matter your age or your background. I remember when my 5yr old went walkabout with one of his school mates one day from our place in Leicester St. I was frantic but Ap knew it wouldn't be hard to find him and knew exactly how to handle things when we did. He gave him a talking to, reminded me he'd just had a growling so I didn't need to go over the top with the punishment, and sent us on our way. Magic. An amazing person, authority figure, and kaumatua to ngati pakeha and whanau alike.

Aporo, thank you for being the welcoming and good person you were. The world is lessened without your presence.

My wife Kate and I are saddened by the news of Aporo's passing. Such a gentle and gentleman and a true community spirited man.
RIP

Your cheerful smile, great sense of humour and vege garden discussions will be dearly missed.

My message is for Brenda. Your loss of your wonderful husband is one I can't imagine. My condolences for you and your wider whanau. It's been a long time since we worked together but the memories are strong. Kia kaha. Kindest regards Shelley Gilman

His memory will live on for he served with honour and dedication all his life.

A mighty totara - rest in peace and love, Aporo. Your journey here has ended and we are left wondering why. You will be so sadly missed but we are the richer for having known you. All my love to Brenda and your loving whanau. Till we meet again.

It is with deep sadness that I have learnt of the passing of a very nice guy. A friend to many.

Absolutely shocked and greatly saddened at the loss of friend and former colleague Aporo. Outstanding mentor and 'Leader by example' to younger Wellington colleagues from 1960s on. Inspirational rugby coach. Generally a lovely man and real community contributor. Such a very sad loss! Deepest sympathies to Brenda, whanau and legions of friends.

We are devastated at the news, he will be missed by many. Aporo and Brenda changed our life's. We will support you as much as we can Brenda. RIP, uncle ,frien and mentor
Joe and Karen

What a huge loss to the Porirua Community and his whanau. Brenda my deepest sympathies at your sad loss.

Very sad to hear the passing of a well respected man amongst the community of Porirua.......sincere condolences to his wife/family and extended whanau......na te Atua e tiaki

It's been a pleasure to have known and worked with this great servant of the community.
He had Mana

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

So very sorry for his passing. He was an amazing man had a way with words and remembered peoples names so very well

a great friend to many,will be sadly missed