Wildbore-Brumby, 40, was found dead in Te Marae o Hine-The Square on Tuesday. Friends and acquaintances shared their memories of him, with many calling him a kind man who will never been forgotten. Awhena Peachey, a close friend for many years, said he was taken too soon from their lives. “You are in our hearts forever. Aroha mai, my boy, aroha mai.” Ngamo Cribb, from Legacy Church, said Wildbore-Brumby would be missed.
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Reuben Read, who has known Wildbore-Brumby since Read was a child, writes his thoughts among the other tributes. “He touched so many people. This is so sad. He was a good person and we are going to miss him.