Passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Beloved husband of Shirley Heke. Father of Latitia, Turuki, Tamati, Shirley-Anne and Ngaroimata. Dearly loved son of Jessie and Va'areka Tiananga. Cherished brother to many. Loved by all his mokopuna, nieces and nephews. Turike will be laying in state at the homestead of 7 Starr Street, Raahui Pookeka. A service to celebrate his life will be held on Monday , September 22, 2025 at 11.00am, followed by cremation at Newstead Crematorium, Kirikiriroa. All communications to the Tiananga Family, c/- PO Box 147, Huntly 3740.

Published by Waikato Times on Sep. 20, 2025.