Oparoozy - A GREAT friend has moved on. One day we will meet again

28-Oct-2010

Lana - Kia ora Louise and whanau, sending love to you and your family at this sad time, we have many happy memories of Ace and you and waka and will miss him heaps, you are in our thoughts, arohatinonui Herbert and Hartstone whanau

28-Oct-2010

George Thomas. Rotorua. - Thanks for the great times we had Ace you will be missed my friend.

28-Oct-2010

John & Maru Putairi e ta anau - Te karoa Louise e taau anau, aka maroiroi. Kua akangaroi a papa...na te atua kotou e tiaki.

Maata te Aroha...

28-Oct-2010

alex & von - kia ora louise very sad time will miss ace heaps
our love is with you and your family.

28-Oct-2010

Kingi & Team Pineula - Aroha mai te whanau a Louise ma. Haere, haere atu ra e Ace. He ngakau nui tou. He toa moana tou. Kawea toku aroha me koe ki rarohenga ki a ratou ra hoki. Aroha mai ano te whanau. Na te hupe me nga roimata ka ea ai te mate.

28-Oct-2010

Peter and Lianne - Ace will always remain a pillar of our sport. He was such a kind, gentle and giving man - we have so many happy memories that will remain cherished. Our thoughts are with you Louise and whanau

28-Oct-2010

Sandra,Iku,Tymon and Maire - What can we say---- what a great man with so much knowledge and wisdom. A great inspiration to us especially for our son - you will be greatly missed Ace, All our love and thoughts are with you Louise and your family
Sandra,Iku,Tymon and Maire xxxxx

28-Oct-2010

Char - "It is more blessed to give than to receive." ~ Acts 20:35

Ace, you gave a lot of happiness, wisdom, friendship, time, and love to many unconditionally. It is sad to lose so much. With all our love and support we give strength to Louise to give you back to our creator. Haere e Pa, haere e hoa, haere e pounamu…

28-Oct-2010

Katja - I was so happy, Ace, when you had that succesful heart operation, believing now your time on earth could be endless. I learnt so much from you, not only in regards to waka ama. To hug you and to hear your voice brought always my spirits up. I miss you.
Thanks, Louise, for sharing this great man with all of us. He was always there for us, when we needed him. Lets now share the loss with you. I'll be there if you need me.

28-Oct-2010

Barry & Philly Tumai - Kua hinga he totara i te wao nui a Tane
haere haere haere ra
To lou your rangatira and ours, pain is no more
You have been his strength, and he yours kia kaha e hoa kia kaha
Ace you will never be forgotten
From Te Whanau O Portage Crossing

28-Oct-2010

Audrey - My heart is heavy with sadness, and my spirit dampened as I think of the loss to Louise and anyone who has had the privilege of knowing Ace. You're in my head, my heart and my soul Ace, from the small winks and grins to the special times you have given me and mine to better ourselves in this world and through this sport.
We are only lent to this world so we must treasure each precious moment. Ka nui toku aroha ki a Louise me nga whanau waka ama o te Ao.

28-Oct-2010

Brightwell whanau, Mareikura Canoe Club, Te Tairawhiti - Louise, you have all our aroha. We have been re living the special moments...Building Hawaikinui 1 in Tahiti, the arrival in Rarotonga, the Waka ama journey, catching up at Nationals on Waka ama and whanau ups and downs, the laughter, and papa's last stand...Hawaikinui 2 has just lost its third crew member, but you will all always be there with us forever guiding....
Te Aroha ia rahi

28-Oct-2010

Dean & Joshua Perese / Debra and Te Reo Kingi - Our hearts are with you at this time Louise. We will cherish our memories of Ace. From when we first met him so long ago at Tamaki OCC. We will miss the friendship, the laughs, the beers and his stories. We have learnt much and are all better for it. Farewell Great One.

28-Oct-2010

H and the Te Rau Aroha Whanau - kia hoa te marino, kia whakapapa pounamu te moana, kia tere te karohirohi, i mua ia koe, ki te waenganui ia koutou. may peace be widespread, may the sea glissen like the greenstone, may the simmer of light guide you on your journey.

28-Oct-2010

Aroha mai Lyn Hadrup - My thoughts are with you today Louise. I have many fond memories of both you and Ace trying to change dragonboaters into wakaama paddlers.
One being when Ace let me loose in a W1 at Tamaki only to have him rescue me and that was the sort of person he was.

28-Oct-2010

Sara - Ace you brought me into this great whanau of waka ama, and gave me a new life. May you sail the great ocean in the sky with all our love.
Louise you have lost a great friend and my thoughts are with you.
love

28-Oct-2010

Emma and Marie William, Rarotonga - Sorry to hear the passing away of a great paddler, kaumatua and most of all a great and dear friend. He has always been there for us Team Cook Islands where ever county we went to race. Papa Ace will even walk with us in the parade. It was through him that Marie because the paddler she is today. Haere ra e Papa Ace, na Te Atua e tiaki e paruru iakoe i to aerenga. May our Lord welcome you into Paradise. Rest in Peace Papa Ace.

May our Lord comfort you,Louise in this time of great loss. We will all miss Papa Ace. Te Atua te Aroha. Love always Emma and Marie, Rarotonga.

28-Oct-2010

TANIWHA OUTRIGGER CANOE CLUB - Ace was a man of true grit. His willingness to teach and share, and his love for paddling infused every aspect of his life and became an integral part of his whanau. He will be dearly missed. Kia Kaha Lou!!

28-Oct-2010

Mike Hickson - Ace put more into one life than most of us will ever do. A true friend who taught me so much about Waka Ama.The time we all spent together in the early days of AROKA the many Hauraki Hoes so many memories so many stories, My thoughts go out to you Louise and your family.

28-Oct-2010

Rick Roozendaal - Louise and Family, Ace was a good man. He looked after and mentored many paddlers. Through his expertise have come many champions be they Clubs, Teams and individuals. My heart goes out to Louise and Family and to the Waka Ama Whanau.

28-Oct-2010

Mike Paki - A true gentleman. Thank you for your time & advise, Ace.
Ki mai ki aahau, He aha te mea nui o te Ao, He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. Haere, haere, haere.
Aroha mai te whaanau a Louise.

28-Oct-2010

Anon - My thoughts and love are with you at this time Louise, Ace was special, with that special half grin of his, and a heart full of warmth and passion. He has given heaps to waka - we will remember him.......arohanui, Renee xxx

28-Oct-2010

Tim - manuia lou malaga Ace you are a great asset to everybody whose lives you touched
Kia kaha Louise

28-Oct-2010

Motu/Smith Whanau - To Louise and the whanau, kia kaha, kia maia, kia manawanui.

A great man to us and to waka ama left our world to join another that we believe as heaven, where there will be no more pain no more cold winter days but sail or paddle into and beyond this world we could ever imagine. kei aku hoa, rangatira, e mihi nui nui Kia koe, e kore koe e warewaretia, moemai ra Ace moemai ra.

Arohanui,
.

28-Oct-2010

Samanai Peter Williams - Dear Louise,

E momoli atu faamaisega ia te oe le tina e tusa ai ma le motusia o le mafutaga ma le tama peleina. Na matuai te'i lava lou agaga ina ua maua mai le tala ua maliu si ou tama. Ou te tauto atu ia te oe Louise o oulua ma Ace o ou matua peleina lava i lou fatu.

Ia manuia le malaga a Ace,

Alofa'aga mai ia Samanai Peter, Charmeyne, Safenuuvao & Leata Williams.


Dear Louise,

It is so sad to hear the passing away of your beloved husband. It was shocking news for me when i heard about Ace who has been like a father figure to me and who I have always looked up to. Both yourself and Ace are very dear and close to my heart and this makes me very sad.

I know Ace's journey and arrival to heaven will be a safe and joyous one.

Love and condolences from Samanai Peter, Charmeyne, Safenunuivao, Leata, Siagogo and Puna ma Faleasi Williams

28-Oct-2010

John, Greta on behalf of Mulivai Fagatoloa and Team Pineula - Fa'afetai Lava Ace i lau alofa ia matou uma fanau alo va'a,Malo lava le alo!Malaga Manuia!Tatou Feiloai... Thank You Ace for your love to our paddling family, Good Paddle!Happy Travels!See you later...Thank you for your wonderful passion and wisdom.To Louise and family, our thoughts are with you all.

28-Oct-2010

Bernie & Pete - We are so sad to have heard of Ace's passing. Both Pete and I feel very priviledged to have known such a wonderful person. Louise we are sorry that you have to suffer the pain of losing Ace, but we hope that you will find some comfort in knowing that he was a much loved, repected man. We will miss him very much.

28-Oct-2010

Arohanui, Carol, Willie and whanau - To Ace our beloved mentor, you will be sadly missed but your memories will stay in our hearts forever. You were a much loved and respected man, the gran daddy of AROCA waka ama. To Lou and whanau we send you our love and thoughts.

28-Oct-2010

Kris and the Moana Nui Whanau (kjeldsens & Lloyds) - Our Hearts go out to you Louise, Ace was a good friend and played a big part in the growth of waka ama since the beginning.
We will all miss him!!
Aroha Nui

28-Oct-2010

Daniel, Linda, Te Haumia and Hinewairere - Kia orana Ace, yes from memory, April 2000 our whanau of 14 had the privilege of lifting ourselves into a waka and try our skill in the learners pool at Tamaki. OMG what an experience, the patience, the facials, and then the growlings - Ace, you and Lou extended that opportunity out to our whanau. We are humbled, and grateful to be given a passage in your life. Our babies came through - and yes the sport will always live on - God Bless!

E Matua, takoto e moe i roto i to waka (ama). Haere ki ou maatua tupuna, haere ki te po uriuri, ki te po tangotango, haere, haere, haere.

28-Oct-2010

Anon - So sad to hear about Ace, I have lots of good memories Ace and Maurice, thinking of you at this sad time Louise, arohanui from all the Mandurah outrigger canoe club and paddlers through out Oz. that knew this nice man.
Glen Perry.

28-Oct-2010

John & Colene Herbert - Ka aroha kia koe Louise. Ki a koe Ace, haere e te rangatira. Hoea tou waka ki te tutaki ratou, nga kaihoe i haere i mua i a koe. Moe mai ra.
It is with great sadness to hear of the passing of Ace. He has contributed to waka more than many people know and has touched the hearts of many more. He is one of the originals.

29-Oct-2010

Anon - Uncle Ace...the heart hurts, but memories are rich! Will miss you screaming at us "hopeless - hopeless - hopeless", then you greeting us at the end with a huge big beautiful smile, saying "here's my girls".

Safe Journeys to the stars above...may your star shine bright...
Arohanui Tina x

29-Oct-2010

Anon - Papa Ace, I will miss you dearly. You and Lou taught us so much about Waka. I will always remember your smile and the way your eyes light up whenever you talked about Wakaama and your many many stories I was privilaged to hear. Now you will leave on your final hoe home.... Safe Journey Papa...till we meet again.

Arohanui Andrea, Brooke and Destry x

29-Oct-2010

Keith Parker - Ace it has been many years since we last met but I remember the passion and guidance that you gave so freel to so many people you will be sadly missed by all that you have touched during your waka journeys both here and afar,

Paddle safe to your final resting place

29-Oct-2010

Tony Manga - Kia ora Louise,

Haere haere haere e te Rangatira Ace.

My heart goes out to you Louise at this time. My memories of Ace will always be as the "Man" that was always there to support you & I in all our endeavours we did during our times as Events Co-ordinators for Montana Wines, Allied Domecq & Pernod Ricard Tamaki. Not once did he ever complain no matter how late we left any of the events.

Be strong my friend - it's great to read you have a loving whanau & the Waka Ama whanau around you for support.

29-Oct-2010

Duchess Barton - REST IN PEACE, HAVE A WELL EARNED REST MATE, LUV DUCHESS, JUSTIN AND GERARD

29-Oct-2010

Anon - Our beautiful father, gone too soon, our love for you is endless, you leave behind a loving family, five grand daughters (Teokatai, Jane, Seline, Gemma and Dawn) and a great grandson Keron, as one door closes another opens, rest in peace dad, papa.
Loving you always and forever, Dawn Terepai & Metua and Mata & George Moeka'a
RIP

29-Oct-2010

Maata, Marty, Johahn & Toby Strecker - Kia Ora Whanau....I feel very devastated that I didn't get back to see you Ace just one more time. My heart is very sad as I reflect on the memories of you. Only a couple of weeks ago I read with great joy that your heart operation was successful and I was looking forward to seeing you at the Waka Ama Sprint Nationals next year. We all go way back with you-you taught how to paddle & how to 'handle the jandal' when times were tough, jeez I was only 17 and I never looked back. I along with my family will miss you very much. Louise all my love to you and the whanau.

29-Oct-2010

Venus and Mj Hikatangata - Taniwha - - I met Ace and thought 'this is a truly gifted and wonderful man who is a giver and a genlteman' my world too was blessed for having met and known Ace.
My love and thoughts to you Louise.

Venus xox

29-Oct-2010

Clarke, Rita,CC and The Whanau. - We will remember you for the extraodinary life you led, and the never ending knowledge you shared. The joy we felt when we did everything right, and the laughs we shared when things didn't go right (like flipping in a swimming pool..several times lol). For your friendship, your patients and for being there for us. Ace, your teachings will out live Us, our kids, and probably our kids kids. Farewell dear friend.
Steer straight and True to te ao wairua.

29-Oct-2010

Gary, Liz, Nicole, Renee & late Nathan - Takoto mai i runga i te korowai o te rangimarie koro. Dearest ACE, as the song goes "I Bless the Day I found You" well we "Bless the Day we Found you and Louise". You are our whanau and always will be, you were there for us when our son passed away, you were at both our daughters 21st and just this year at our eldest daughters wedding. Your mate Gary has missed you on the flag boat at nationals. It is memories from that Flag boat he will never forget (your advise and gossip...lol). Bless you ACE, you are going to be missed so much by the wakaama whanau.

Louise our aroha to you at this pouri time, thank you for sharing ACE with all of us......Nga Mihi..Arohanui PORTAS WHANAU

29-Oct-2010

Mereana & Manaaki Hona - Hoki wairua atu ra e te papa! Kua hotuhotu te manawa, kua maringi ai nga roimata. Takoto e te papa!

My deepest sympahty to you Louise for your loss. Words cannot express the sincere aroha for you and your whanau at this point of time.

It was a pleasure to know Ace, a man of wisdom, humbleness, only spoke a few words, but when he spoke his words spoke with mana.

Thank you for being a part of my boy's life. Manaaki who is deeply saddened, as you were more than a coach to him....even afterwards...He spoke of you all the time. You believed in him. even though, you didnt realize, he gave up, it was your last words to him, that eventually steered him to seeking the right help and going on the right path...you words guided him though a hard time..So from the bottom of both our hearts, thank you Ace for just being present in my boy's life.

29-Oct-2010

RENAE Xx - "As one Angel returns to his father, another is released." His love, knoledge & wisdom has been shared amongst soo many, that he has only multiplied thru us." Thanku lord for sucha wonderful man who gave us his all, his best & his everything. We will represent him thru love, honesty & integrity...I comfort u at this sad time Louise "Behind every successful man, there's a Strong woman." Know that the world became not good enough for our Angel & he goes to a better place where you will oneday be re-united." Sending LOVE all the way from PERTH...

xX Mwah Xx

29-Oct-2010

Tina Doherty - Loiuse, There are not enough or the right words that will ever express the wonderful person Ace was and is. Both of you will always be in my heart, thoughts and prayers. Love always T

29-Oct-2010

aki and byryn - arohanui lou...soryy to hear bout your loss... our hearts go out to you and the family at this time.... be strong...ace was a awesome coach!! loved his company and the time we spent with him....he will be missed, his memories are with us forever...xxox

29-Oct-2010

Ella and Natalia - We are so sad to have heard of Ace's passing. Our deepest sympathy goes to you Louise for your loss.

Both my mother and I feel privileged to have known such a wonderful person. We will miss him. Dumnezeu sa-l odihneasca in pace.

29-Oct-2010

Dawn Hauraki and Anita Strickland e te anau katoatoa - Kia orana Lou, na Te Atua koe, e aka puma'ana mai i roto i teia tuatau tumatetenga. Ace shared so many fascinating stories and techniques with us all, he will be sadly missed by many.
Your life has been given to us as an offering from God, the time has come for you to leave this life here. You have fought the good fight, you have finished the race, you have served the Lord faithfully, now your prize awaits. The crown that will show you are right with God, the Lord, the Judge who Judges rightly will giveth to you on that day, he will giveth to everyone else who is eagerly looking forward to his coming, May God be with us all.

29-Oct-2010

Anon - I Thought Of You With Love Today.
But That Is Nothing New.
I Thought About You Yesterday
And Days Before That Too.

I Think Of You In Silence
I Often Speak Your Name
All I Have Are Memories
And A Picture In A Frame.

Your Memory is my Keepsake
With Which I'll Never Part
God Has You In His Keeping
I Have You In My Heart.

I Love You Papa !
Your Grand Daughter Teokotai & Great Grandson Baby Keron.

29-Oct-2010

Inia, Tommy , Robert , Ataria , Colin and Diane (mum and dad) - God saw you getting tired and a cure was not meant to be, So he put his arms around you
and whispered "Come to Me". With tearful eyes we watched you, as we saw you pass away. Although we loved you deeply, we could not make you stay.
Your Golden Heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us,He only takes the best. You will be forever in our prays and our deepest sypmpathy goes out to louise and the whanau about the loss. I will always remmember all the blessful moments we shared papa Ace you wer the bestest coach anyone could ever ask for and i thankyou so much for taking us in we will all miss you and i know that your in a better place now and we will all see you again soon paddling again (: xox all our arohanui

29-Oct-2010

Sina Rangitakatu - I wish I was there to say to goodbye to a great man, mentor, coach, & friend.

Sending my love to Lou & her family at this sad time from across the ditch.

Forever in our hearts - RIP Ace xx!

30-Oct-2010

Troy, Marielle and Rylan Palmer - WOW!!! Ace...So many comments, by so many people. You were a guiding influence to so many in Waka Ama.

Thank You. If it had not been for you I would have never discovered a passion for Waka Ama and I am only One of Many.

Safe Journey to Hawaiki

Love Always

30-Oct-2010

Puna and Harry Matapo, Aratika Watersport Whanau - Kite te Rangatira,te Matua,te Papa,te Taeake. kua tae te kapiki a Tangaroa Nui te Atua ote Moana, kua pururu te roimata,aere kito tatou kaenga,oki atu kite moana nui a kiva,ki Avaiki Nui ki Avaiki pamamao.
Kia akameitaki ia te atua koia tei tiaki etei paruru mai iakoe.
Matua Ace we love you,we will miss u,we will treasure the memories, Your legacy will live on.

30-Oct-2010

Woogie - Kia Ora Louise,

Wish to send you all our love from Noosa Australia. What a great loss to the Waka Ama community.

Ace always had time to talk and teach

arohanui
Woogie & Family

30-Oct-2010

Anon - Malo Louise,

Really sorry to hear the news, Fond memories of Tamaki, yourself and Ace. Disappointed not to be in NZ to support in person. Pray peace and strength to the family as you walk through this time full, not only of sadness but also celebration of him as a son, brother,husband father, competitor, coach, mentor and the time everyone got to share with him through his life.

Be blessed

Faamalosi

David Field

30-Oct-2010

Anita & Renus - To Louise & whanau We have all been blessed to cross paths with an Icon of waka ama. His passion & patience especially with our tamariki was a treasure to behold. Now at peace with our heavenly Father. May we help share you grief and be there to comfort you over the coming days. Alofa & Arohanui Renus,Anita Stowers & whanau and on behalf of Te Paerangi Waka Ama Whanau

30-Oct-2010

Raukawa & Brendan - Our love and thoughts go out to Louise and whanau.

30-Oct-2010

Whanau o Te Uranga O te Ra - You were our sun at the break of dawn and our shinging star at the break of dusk, you knew us all so well even though we were so far to the East. You knew our rangatahi teams not only your own so we know how they feel, and the sorrow in their hearts. You were our starter at Nationals green flag it's all go forever to be remebered. You have left us your gift of knowledge and passion for our sport and thats somthing that can never be taught.

30-Oct-2010

Meti Whanau - Kia orana

Uncle Ace, when we first heard how unwell you were, we immediately put our hands up, along with many others, to join in the 24 hour paddlathon. When the sun set and the blanket of darkness draped the bay, we all stayed determined. At its darkest, when the temperature dropped further and the crisp breeze slapped our faces the work continued. Many laps later, weary eyes greeted the sun, and with renewed energy, the laps continued. When the clock signalled 24 hours, there was huge support, we were all very grateful, that we could help.

We were buoyed by your improved health, signalled by your return to flag-waving duties at the regattas.

And now.. such sad news..
Aunty Louise, we're thinking of you at this time.. Philly, Raz & Phyl Meti.

30-Oct-2010

Bobby Muir ,Perth Australia - Farewell to a fiend and mentor. Thanks Ace for sharing with me your friendship,knowledge and passion for waka ama.
You have been a huge influence to me and many others in waka ama whanau, and will be sadly missed.
My thoughts are with you louise and whanau.

30-Oct-2010

Anon - Aue where do you even begin to write about someone so significant without feeling the pain of loss. But onwards we paddle forever remembering your cheeky smile, your many fresh sayings that kept us all grounded like "if you paddled as hard as you drank you'd be oarsome" and paddling up to the start line at the nationals will never be the same without hearing "hopeless, hopeless, hopeless" go my girls!!

30-Oct-2010

Anon - Aue ano!! Love you long time Ace will try not to spoil any fresh, novice paddlers by bastardising your precious teachings passed on to us so willingly. You are one of the biggest paddling legends uncle forever in the hearts of us "tragics" and "legends in our own minds"....don't worry about Lou she has plenty of us around to keep her busy and reminded of the great teachings you instilled in us all!! No reira haere e te rangatira ki o matua tupuna. Kaua e koe e warewaretia. Deb from Swish including Kimi and Sue Sue and Cuckoo nutcase and Vaka Tiale old girls xxx

30-Oct-2010

Anon - well what can I say Ace, you were a great mentor and coach in the sport of wakaama. You took the time out to teach myself and my daughter, and I thankyou for all that you have done for us both, in the sport. You died empty Ace, which means you died, but having fulfilled everything that you wanted to do before moving up the next level. Here in the physical,but gone in the spirit,no more suffering my friend, it was an honour and a pleasure to have known you, our thoughts are with you Louise, love you, Dez, Karina,Joe, Koro and Tessa, tofa....

30-Oct-2010

Anon - You taught me so much Ace, you were an awesome coach, I'm so blessed that you and Louise were the first to introduce me to wakaama. RIP. Love from Paula xox

31-Oct-2010

Ngatoka Tepare Cuthers Family from Hastings - Kia orana e Pa
Our hearts are heavy but our thoughts & memories are abundant which lifts the sorrow for a moment. You commanded our love and respect because you showed us the same respect. No matter what limitations we came with you were willing to teach, mould & develop if we were willing to learn. Your passion for va'a will continue on thru us all. We miss you longtime already uncle - bloody hopeless!
Aroa maata Raela, Kirsty, Tara, Tereapii, Mum & Dad
xxoo

31-Oct-2010

Kimiatu Tiriamai - Aue, aue, aue te aroha......kia orana e pa.....

Thank you uncle for your teachings and for having that positive way of telling me how things should be NOT...I will forever miss your facial expressions rolling your eyes and your famous words of hopeless hopeless hopeless......I know you were talking about everyone else and agree with Debs we are legends if only in our own minds.......My love to Lou and the whanau.......Love you long time papa from over the water Melbourne.....xoxo Kimi & Crystal

31-Oct-2010

Patrick, Sean, Masselle - Dear Louise

Uncle Greg (Ace) was as awesome man, he will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Thank you greatly for looking after him during the times of his illness, and all the other times he needed looking after. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

31-Oct-2010

Dale Marsters & boys - Matua Ace,

We are going to miss your presence everytime we get into a waka, it was an honour to have been handed a paddle & taught how to use it by you!
Your knowledge, teaching & mentoring will truely be missed by all! - now whose going to yell at us & call us bloody hopeless?!
I am going to miss you my friend...
Arohanui x

31-Oct-2010

Wayne - I will always remember the time, passion and belief that Ace shared with me. The support of Louise, giving accepting and sharing in the spirit of Waka Ama. A duo of giving, people with hearts of gold. Your influence upon me Ace will live long beyond my life time. Thank you for giving me the paddle, the passion and experience of you presence.

My thoughts are with you Louise, you and the rest of the family that is Waka Ama.

31-Oct-2010

Puna, Cilla and Morrie (Aratika WSC} - Greig Cuthers - Passed away 27/10/2010

Kua Inga te Tumutoa a Aratika

Kua inga to matou METUA

Kua Inga to matou TIAKI

WE, the Members of Aratika Water Sports Club are deeply saddened by the geat loss of our much loved Metua "Papa Ace" fondly known to all those that have passed through the club and who have been touched by his words of wisdom.

MAY OUR PAPA FOREVER REST IN PEACE - GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.

WE LOVE YOU ALWAYS PAPA ACE!

Puna Nagamatereu



As OUR Coach, OUR Mentor and most of all OUR Dear Friend, we will miss YOU so much but we know YOU will be sitting with us as we paddle.

YOU will never leave us alone on the water.

E muamua ona ou faafetai i le Atua mo le avanoa sa tuuina mai ua maua ai le mafutaga mata'utia ma Ace i le kalapu alova'a o ARATIKA WATER SPORTS at Birkenhead. Fa'afetai Ace mo au a'oa'oga e sili ona lelei (e le lava ni tala a faamatalaina ai au a'oa'oga silisili), fa'apea fo'i ma lou loto alofa ma agalelei atoa ma ou uiga malie.

O le a tumau au a'oa'oga lelei i lo'u mafaufau se'i o'o i le fa'avavau. Ia manuia lau faigamalaga ma fa'amaloloina lelei.

ALOFA ATU / GOD BLESS YOU

Morrie and Cilla Hay

31-Oct-2010

Ken (Aratika WSC) - Sìth is Fois air 'Anam


Which is Scots Gaelic for “Peace be upon his soul/spirit”



Thanks

Ken

31-Oct-2010

Richard Palmer - Just under quarter of a century when I first meet you at the Panmure Wharf, you gave me a paddle that created a passion never felt before within any sport To pass that onto a 2nd generation,I"ll remember each time I hear those saying's
"that's the bugger"
"just one more"
"caress the water like you are doing a HULA"
"to meke"
ACE you have steered your final journey
REST NOW MY FRIEND
STAY HARD GO LONG

31-Oct-2010

Anon - When you needed me I never hesitated. When I needed you it was reciprocated. But in reality this was common knowledge. Thats how you always were. This is how you lived your life by being so free with your time. Idle words were never spoken.
So I speak for all those who have been fortunate to have learnt from you, coached by you, admired and loved by you, given us the wisdom of your knowledge and shared your laughters along with the wrath of the voice who commanded it. The love & respect of all who stood (and sat) before you over the years shall never be lost.
Meitaki Maata

Metua Ace Cuthers
kua inga to matao Metua
Haere, haere, haere
e moe a


Shaye & Georgie Pettit-Smith (Aratika Water Sports Club)

31-Oct-2010

Peter Edwards - Mouniana i fenoga haau ma Ace. Farewell loved friend and respected friend of 'The Edwards' fanau.

Our love is with you Louise at this sad time.

The Edwards fanau

01-Nov-2010

Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association - Kua hinga te totara nui i te wao nui a tane.

E te papa tenei ra to iwi e tangi nei mou kua huri atu te kei o to waka ki a ratou nga matua Tupuna e whanga nei mau.

Hoea to waka ki te Hawaikinui ki Hawaiki roa ki Hawaiki pamamao.

Okioki ai Ace, e moe i nga ringaringa a te Ariki.



To Louise and whanau and the many many friends and colleagues who with us acknowledge the life and times of Ace Cuthers, tena koutou, tena koutou tena tatau katoa.

It is with much sadness we acknowledge the passing of Ace, a man who had contributed so much to waka and was in fact instrumental to its presence with us as we see it today.

Words cannot express the sadness of such a loss to us all but more importantly to Louise and her whanau - please accept our heartfelt condolences at this sad time.

No reira, e te papa.
Haere, haere, oti atu.

01-Nov-2010

Ope Maxwell, Kai whakapaaho. - Tena koe Louise, Aue aue te aroha ki a ratou ma, aue aue te aroha ki a koe te Whaea. Tenei te tangi tenei te mihi tenei te hotuhotu o taku manawa i te hinganga o to hoa rangatira. Ma te Atua koe e manaaki i roto o tou ake pouritanga.
Haere atu ra e te Matua Ace,e moe i roto i nga ringaringa o te Ariki.
Nga roimata ki a koe Louise.
Na Ope raua ko Kymberly Maxwell.

01-Nov-2010

Whanau Nuku & Haeata Ocean Sports - E Ace, hoea to waka ki tawhiti, ki matara, ki te kapunipuni whetu.
Nga mihi aroha ki a koe Louise, me tohou whanau hoki.

01-Nov-2010

Colleen Symons - Haere e Te Rangatira, haere, haere, haere.
A Great man, a great loss.
Louise, your soulmate has paddled his best race.
I have fond memories of Hawaii, 1990 with Maurice, Ace, yourself Lou, Maggie and Hughie. Friendships were forged and remain today.
You will be mssed by paddlers around the world Ace, always ready with a smile and big hugs.
Arohanui, Colleen (Ms Tiare). Perth xxxx

01-Nov-2010

Millward family - Louise, our hearts and thoughts are with you and your family. We have lasting memories, you were there from the start for us. All our love.

01-Nov-2010

Na te Whanau Pospisil - We all remember Ace and his wonderful and quietly given advice when we started paddling, (a long time ago, his ready smile and his beautiful pacific accent. His passing won't dim the memories we all have of him, they will be bright and burn forever. His stories will be told, his wife and children and grand children will live his memories. He has moved into the amazing and colourful tapestry that is Waka Ama Aotearoa. One of the great Fathers of our Sport.

Arohatinonui Louise. Kumea atu te taura o te waka o Ace, ka hoki koe ki te Atua.

02-Nov-2010

Henry Peters - kia orana louise, sorry to here the sad news. Ace was an amazing man with so much knowledge of waka ama. He had alot of time for everyone. His foundation he laid in waka ama will live forever.

Arohanui Ace

02-Nov-2010

Horouta Waka Hoe - Kia kaha Louise.
Our thoughts are with you & the whanau. Ace will be missed by us all.

02-Nov-2010

Maggie - Oh my mate, the last few days have been such an eye opener. You have made a difference to so many people's lives, both young and old. The many accolades and acknowledgements of how you have touched so many peoples lives was evident through the many friends and whanau who paid tribute to you by sharing their special experiences with us. It was such a spectacular day yesterday and a special day to share with you on your final journey to rest. I will forever be indebted to you and Louise for your kindness and aroha that you not only graciously gave to me, but spread your wings around my kids as well. They were all so heartbroken to hear of your passing, but also cherish their memories of you and your presence in our lives. I'll see you again my mate, you haven't really left, I'll feel you walk beside me, I'm so blessed to have had you in my life. You are gone for now, but never, never, never forgotten, you'll live on in my heart and the stories that we will all share about how you graced our lives. Love you always and forever.

Lou, you are a machine. Ace would have been so proud of the way you dealt with all the little 'diversions'(he threw your way yesterday) in true Louise style. No drama, just calmly but surely manoeuvring through each little challenge with a 'she'll be right' attitude and then seeing the funny side of it all. I hear Ace's voice saying 'No Class' and this brings a wide smile to my face as I remember those little statements that quickly brought us back to reality. The past few days have been about you both, the tributes to Ace have certainly included you too. What a team, my friend. We won't go far without stopping to say, 'What would Ace say?', and the breaking out in laughter. I can't wait to start those conversations with you. Catch up soon, love you too forever and always.

Mags

02-Nov-2010

Lisa Fuemana - Asaalama laykom from United Arab Emirates (AbuDhabi)

Aue tulou Louise and whanau,
My prayers and aroha with you and family at this sad time.
An amazing Icon he is! Special fond memories of his humour- Hopeless 3x!
Monuina e fenoga ma ACE.
Vaka Tiale
Lisa xxx

04-Nov-2010

Anon - Lou and Ace thank for the previledge of you both entering my life and making it all the richer. You will never be forgotten Ace, amazing people never are.
To you Lou kia kaha, kia maia, kia manawanui. Arohanui pumau Mihiwira

04-Nov-2010

Cerise Brown (grand neice) - Uncle Greig you were AWESOME. Going to your service showed my family just how awesome you were. You and Papa were bestfriends and my dad was VERY close to you aswell. You will be EPICALLY missed.
Jaime is planning to join Waka Ama when she starts highschool. And belive it or not I am going to get my friends into it :).
Thanks for bringing Waka Ama to New Zealand
Cerise xx
p.s. loved the story of you being in the tree when "he" (cannot remember the name) got to rugby practice

04-Nov-2010

Hugh Fisher : Whistler, BC Canada - How shocked to suddenly hear of the passing of an old friend. A strong man full of really good ideas about what really makes a Waka Ama fly with the self confidence and knack to pass that on to so many others. So much experience. My sympathy to your friends and family and those whom you've coached. What a great adventure you had.

05-Nov-2010