William Katea 'Billy' Haig

9th January 1957 - 16th July 2025
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HAIG, William Katea: “Billy”
It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Billy at his home on Wednesday 16 July 2025. Much loved soulmate of Jules and adored Dad of Trinity and Caitlin. Special Papa to Billy-Bob and Bonnie Mei and much loved brother and brother in law of Steven and Hiria*, Tony, Martin*, Richard and Jan, Milton and Ange, Kev* Tracey, Chrissy and Mike. Respected uncle to all his many nieces and nephews.
Billy has been taken home to Riverton, where he will lay until his private service. If you would like to pay your respects to Billy you are welcome to visit between 10am and 3pm on Tuesday 22nd July.
Messages to Jules Haig 7 George Street, Riverton 9822 or to Billy’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
* Denotes deceased

Messages

So so sorry to hear of Billy’s passing , great man , the best neighbor , our condolences to Julie Trin and Kate , fly high Billy .
Colleen & Tony white , Riverton
Dear Haig family sorry for your loss condolences from the Lonneker family
Anna Tither , Invercargill
Condolences to Billy’s family Another good man gone too early
Annette Paris, Invercargill
So sorry to hear of Billy’s passing
Thinking of you & sending our love Jules & family 💓
Helen & Dave Ward, Invercargill
My deepest sympathy’s Billy was an awesome man. I have great memory’s spending time travelling back and forth to the Works with him & our merry band of travellers. Much love to you all
- Verena
Verena , Invercargill
So sorry to here about Billy’s passing I have very fond memory’s of all the times I used to ride in the back seat as a kid with him and John on the way home from the works he would always say gosh Shoulders stop growing we all won’t fit back here soon if you don’t,he worked with Phill Plato and my mother V for years at the works where I got to know him as a kid he was always so kind to me and has a smile on his face every time I would see him he asked how I was doing in school and tell me to keep out of trouble,you will be missed by us all you were a grate man and I’m happy you were always around to give us all a good laugh in the back seat on the way home every day, thinking about you and your family rest in peace Billy
Mason Millard/Shoulders/Trouble , Riverton
Our thoughts are with you Jules and family at this very sad time.

Colleen and Graham.
Colleen Heal, Riverton
Our deepest condolences to you all and extended family.
Colin and Brenda Winsloe , Cromwell
Jules, my condolences to you and your family.
Christine Egerton
Tuatapere
Christine Egerton, Tuatapere