David Russell Takiari
David Russell Takiari
David Russell Takiari (15 August 1967 – 21 October 2025) is remembered by his whānau, friends and loved ones. His funeral booklet preserves photographs, family acknowledgements, spiritual traditions and personal tributes celebrating his life and remembering his final farewell.
Life and remembrance
David was born on 15 August 1967 and passed away on 21 October 2025, aged 58.
His funeral booklet features photographs of David, including one showing him beside a motorcycle. These photographs preserve personal memories and offer a glimpse into moments cherished by those who knew him.
The booklet includes the following tribute:
- The road called him home — a final ride into the sunset, where the horizon meets eternity.
These words use the imagery of the open road, a final ride and the setting sun to express farewell and remembrance.
Whānau and acknowledgements
The funeral booklet includes an acknowledgement from the Aperahama and Takiari whānau:
- The Aperahama & Takiari whānau would like to thank you for sharing this time with us.
This message expresses the family's gratitude to those who gathered to remember David and support his loved ones during their time of loss.
Funeral service
The funeral booklet lists the following contributions to the service:
Karakia: Uncle Morris
Himene: Whakaria Mai
Karakia Ratana: Haahi Ratana
Himene: Ma Te Marie
These details preserve the prayers, hymns and spiritual traditions included in David's funeral service.
Māori heritage and spiritual traditions
The funeral booklet incorporates Māori-language prayers and hymns, together with Māori-inspired visual motifs. These elements reflect the cultural and spiritual traditions represented in David's farewell.
The inclusion of karakia and himene records the place of prayer, song and collective remembrance within the service.
A lasting tribute
David Russell Takiari's funeral booklet preserves his name, photographs, family acknowledgements and the words chosen for his farewell. Together, these elements form a personal record of remembrance for his whānau, friends and future generations.
Through LovedForever, family members and loved ones can continue to add photographs, personal memories, family stories and historical information, helping preserve David's story and the connections he shared with others.
His memorial is part of a wider effort to ensure that individual lives, family histories and treasured memories can be preserved and passed on to future generations.