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Matt RYLAND Obituary

RYLAND, Matt Dallas
(Matiaha Te Hemara RYLAND):
On 28 March 2020 peacefully at Hutt Hospital, aged 67 years. Dearly loved partner of Naomi Shaw, much loved father and father-in-law of Shaar & Mary, Daniel & Jayne, Matthew, Adam & Emma, Valerie & Jason, Joel, Kiri Shaw & Craig Wallace, and Whetu Shaw. Loved Koro of Alijah, Gabriel, Rebekah, Azariah, Esmeralda, Aubyn, Manaia, Denva, Sage, Mesha, and Zahr. Outstanding singer and musician and a great friend to many people. Special thanks to the staff at Hutt Hospital for the love and care shown to Matt and whanau. Due to current circumstances, a private cremation will be held. A celebration of Matt's life will be held at a later date - the details will notified.
Hoake tãtou ki Waiapu ki tãtara e maru ana.
Let us shelter under the thick matted cloak of Waiapu.

Published by Dominion Post on Mar. 31, 2020.

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Sally and Joe Eru

April 4, 2020

Sad to hear of Matt's passing. Fond memories of good times had together in the 1970's. Our thoughts are with the whanau, Sally and Joe Eru

April 1, 2020

My sincere condolences to Naomi and family. Rest in peace Matt. Forever in my heart. Your old friend Gus Naylor.

March 31, 2020

Our love and thoughts are with you all Philippa and Austin Whittaker

Lois Walker

March 31, 2020

My heart goes out to you Naomi and all of Matt's family. I wish I could be with you to share all those happy memories and celebrate Matt's life with you all. His immortality lives on in all his children and their children.

Kia Kaha, Kia Maia.

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