Waenga Takinui Williams (SONNY)

30th January 1949 - 29th November 2023
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Riverton RSA
141 Palmerston Street
Riverton
Tuesday 5 December 2023, 11:00AM

WILLIAMS Waenga Takinui (Sonny)

After a courageous journey, Sonny passed away at Southland Hospital, surrounded by his loving whanau, on Wednesday 29th November 2023, aged 74 years.

Much loved husband and friend of Olly.

Treasured father and father in law of Anaha and Jeremy.

Deeply loved Koro of Kiera.

Sonny was a dearly loved brother, brother in law and very special Uncle.

Sonny was a highly respected and special friend in the music whanau.

                                 Moe Mai, Moe Mai, Moe Mai, Haere Ra

Sonny’s tangi will be held on Tuesday 5th December, 11am, Riverton RSA, 141 Palmerston Street, Riverton followed by his interment at Riverton Cemetery.

Messages to 25 Paterson Street, Invercargill or to Sonny’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where his livestream link is available.

Messages

Thinking of you all …and sending a big Hug ….so sorry to hear of Sonny’s passing
Bev Wallace …ex Knights of NZ
Beverley Wallace , Invercargill
Moe mai ra e te Rangatira. Thank you for your love and guidance throughout the many years. I will miss sharing the stage with you Matua. You were a kind, humble and generous man and I am deeply sadden to hear of your passing. I am sorry I can be there to officiate your farewell, I love you deeply and will be watching from afar. Olly and whānau we send you all our love at this time.
Toni Biddle, Christchurch
My Musketeer friend Ollie n whanau thinking of you all arohamai oxo
Shelly chainey, Invercargill
My deepest sympathy to Olly, Annaha and family. It was with great sadness I heard of Sonny's passing. He was a true gentleman and was kind to me and my family. Aroha .......................... Joan Burke.


Joan Burke, Invercargill
To Ollie and family so sad to hear of the passing of Sonny. Bernie and I send our sympathies to you all for the loss of a wonderful husband, father and Grandfather.
RIP Sonny.
Sorry we are not able to attend Sonny’s funeral as we are not in the country at the moment but we are thinking of you. Erin and Bernie.
Erin McNaught , Invercargill
Sending lots of Aroha RIP Sonny may the skies open up with the sound of music a very talented musician you will be missed
Dave & Karen Conner
Dave & Karen Conner, Invercargill
My deepest sympathies to Olly, Anaha & family. So many beautiful memories of Sonny when we were growing up in the good old days!
Rest easy Sonny with that beautiful big smile 💞
Karen Matthews (Humphrey), Australia
My heart and tears go out to you Olly and Whanau.
Was a pleasure knowing Sonny, such a lovely man, as a person and musician. RIP Sonny 😢
Francis Kerrison, Christchurch
Rest easy now Sonny, you will be dearly missed by all who had the pleasure to meet you ,please give my love to my boy Troy ,he will be there to meet you as you begin your journey to paradise.
My sincere condolences to you Ollie, Anaha ,Jeremy and Kiera,my thoughts are with you all at this sad time
Janette Whorskey, Lake Ohia