Paul Pona Houkamau

26th February 1943 - 17th April 2023
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J Fraser and Sons Chapel
Corner Esk and Doon Streets
Invercargill
Monday 24 April 2023, 10:00AM

HOUKAMAU Paul Pona

Passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully at home on Monday 17th April 2023, aged 80 years.

Dearly loved partner of Lolita.

Loved father and father in law of Anthony, Phillip, Stephen, Greg and Debbie, and Trudy and Nathan Burdon.

A loved Grandad, Koko and Koro, brother, brother in law and Uncle.

Paul will be resting at 98 Regent Street Invercargill until his farewell on Monday 24th April 2023, 10am in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill.  Interment at Eastern Cemetery will follow.

Messages to 98 Regent Street, Invercargill or to Paul’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes 

Messages

RIP Hoki, a lovely gentleman on the Milford Road who always had a genuine but cheeky smile for everyone. Condolences to his whānau and friends at this difficult time
Paul McGinley, Queenstown
Very sorry to hear of Paul’s passing, We have lost another one of the good guys. It was always great to catch up and wave to each other when passing in coaches
Hope you find that road to the sky and will see you again, uncle Paul RIP.
My condolences to Trudy and the Family.
Gabe.
Gabe Oldenhof , Twizel
Our sympathies to Trudy, Greg & family.
Ruth & Blake Soper, Riverton
Our sympathy to Paul’s family he was a lovely man our sons favourite bus driver
George and Robyn Leaman , Manapouri
A marvellous rugby referee in his day. Always a great rapport with the players and epitomised the spirit of the game. Condolences to his family.
Stephen King , INVERCARGILL.
RIP Paul.
Moe moe ra
Condolences to the family
Kia kaha
Rod Auton, Picton
So sad to hear this news - having a cry/tangi for him as i write this.
He was a truly beautiful person, one of my favourites!!! Just seeing him made me smile. He was kind and he radiated ‘calm’.

Much love/arohanui to his loved ones - he will be so missed!!!!!!
Allison Rendell, Dunedin
RIP Hoki, it was always a pleasure to work with you, that cheeky smile, those twinkling eyes, and a laugh always waiting to erupt. You were a great mentor to folks new to driving and new to Fiordland. You will be missed e hoa.
Kat Andrews, Timaru
RIP the Maori Warrior....Pleasure working with you over all the years gone bye. Scotty McWilliam, Oamaru.
Scotty McWilliam, Oamaru
RIP Paul, always appreciated your lovely calm presence about our work spaces.
Annette Phillips , Christchurch
A gentle gracious man Supportive loyal workmate .Iconic frontline Tourism Operator
A man of mana
Great game Hoki. We’ll refed
An honour to share the road with you
Get the wheels off the road
Fly high
Alan McLeod
Waitutu
Alan McLeod, Waitutu
Very sorry to hear of Uncle Paul’s passing. He was a good bugger and I will miss our catch ups and waving at each other when passing on the road. My condolences to Trudy and the family RIP.
Gabe.
Gabe Oldenhof, Twizel
Feel privileged to have known you at our workplace Hoki, you were a lovely gentile presence and always great for a yarn. Love to all your family as they celebrate and farewell this wonderful man, he will be sadly missed.
Joss Wilson, TeAnau
A wonderful gentleman who hosted many thousands of visitors to Fiordland, always smiling and friendly to all. Rest in Peace Hoki.
Neil Collinson, Te Anau