Passed peacefully on Tuesday, 9th February 2021, in Rotorua aged 77 years.

Loving husband of the late Florence Makarita Hunter.

Cherished brother, uncle and dear friend to many.

Loving father to Toni Laird & Shane Hunter.

Koko to Mata, Kaia, Kotuku, Natasha, Autumn, Tamsyn, Joel.

Koko-tuarua to Lexi and Amaia.

Funeral service will be held at Osbornes’ Funeral Directors Chapel, 197 Old Taupo Road, Rotorua on Thursday 11th February at 2pm.  Burial will take place on the following day, Friday 12 February, at Te Rangitawake Urupâ, aka “Boot Hill”, Vaughans Road, Owhata, Rotorua.