On October 18, 2025, at Burwood Hospital; aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Eileen, much loved father of Ashleigh Te Whao and stepfather to Jason. The family wish to acknowledge his family in the Hokianga. They would also like to acknowledge the tender care extended to Willie by the staff at Burwood Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hato Hone St John would be appreciated and may be made online at
www.stjohn.org.nz Messages to the Eruera family, c/- Academy Funeral Services, PO Box 111-01, Sockburn, Christchurch 8443. The Funeral Service for Willie will be held in Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, Tomorrow (Wednesday), at 11.30am, followed by interment at Shands Road Cemetery.

Published by The Press on Oct. 21, 2025.