Manuel - ‘Kana’ Tuakana Taringaroa Tangipo on 17th June 2023 peacefully at Kenepuru Hospital aged 77 years.

Son of the late Ihaka and the late Hera Taukamo.

Dearly loved brother of Joyce & Valerie, Raiha, David, Mereaira and Titihuia and the late Joey, Hona, Ngawhira, Tangiawha and Percy.

Dearly loved husband of the late Janet Ngaia-Koni.

Father of Deanne & Steven, Michael, Petera.

Cherished Koro of Joshua, Taylah, Chardae, Keanu, Oscar, Jethro and Gage.

Loved partner of Lorraine Brennan.

Messages to the ‘Manuel family’ may be left in Kana’s tribute book on this page or posted c/- PO Box 14-366, Kilbirnie. Wellington 6241.

A service for Kana will be held at the Newtown Bowling Club, 303 Mansfield Road, Newtown on Thursday 22nd June at 11am thereafter a burial at Makara Cemetery at 2pm.

For those unable to attend, the Service can be viewed by clicking the link above.

Lower Hutt - Upper Hutt - Wellington - Kapiti
Members of Funeral Directors Association of NZ

Service Information: Date: Time: Location: 22/06/2023 11:00 a.m. Newtown Bowling Club 303 Mansfield Street Newtown Wellington View Map of Location