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Kaveriri Tama’ariki Obituary, Death – It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kaveriri Exham Tama’ariki at the age of 58. He was a beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, Papa Maui, Friend, and Colleague. Kave peacefully departed on Sunday, October 29, 2023, in Rarotonga, surrounded by those he held dear.

A service to celebrate Kave’s life will be held on Friday, November 3rd, at 10:00 am in Arorangi. The location is the 2nd driveway on your right, just past Crown Beach Resort when heading south. We invite everyone who wishes to join us in saying our final goodbyes to Kave.

Kaveriri will be laid to rest through a sea burial on Tuesday, November 7th, at 2:00 pm from Avatiu wharf. His immediate family and closest friends will accompany him on this final journey. For any inquiries or information, please reach out to Aarona Henry at 84138, who is the husband of Linda Henry (nee Tama’ariki).

To support the family during this difficult time, donations can be made to the following accounts:

Kaveriri’s journey began on May 27, 1965, and it peacefully ended on October 29, 2023. He was the beloved son of Naku Enua Ngati Tama’ariki and Mata Tepaeru Te Vaerua Terangi (nee Heather) Tama’ariki. Kave leaves behind his beautiful wife Jules, sons Reece and Cody, and cherished grandchildren Kenzo, Taika, Kahlo, and Ria. He is also survived by his siblings Jennifer (deceased), Tai, Naku (deceased), Linda, Henry, Queenie, and Louisa.

Kave’s life was a celebration of his strong family and cultural bonds, his distinguished career in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, and his pioneering work with the Ariki company in Rarotonga. He lived a life filled with music, color, passion, and boundless energy. Please join us in honoring and remembering him as we send him on his next adventure, just as he lived – with style and vibrancy.

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