MOANA George — On behalf of the Moana Whanau with a heavy heart and sadness that we would like to announce the passing of our Dad our Legend. George Moana, aka Hoori Ripia Te Kawau / Hori Te Mautaranui / Koko. Whanau and friends, we will be taking our Dad to lay at Opape Marae, Opotiki (today). Dad's funeral day will be Thursday 17th October, service at 11am. Nau mai Haere mai. A Great Totara Has Fallen.