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Darren Yates

October 12, 1972 - August 14, 2020

Darren Yates (Hura), passed away two years ago this year. Because he left us during Covid lockdown, very few of our whānau and friends could travel to be with us. His tangi and service were cut short, and few people had a chance to say goodbye. We created this page on the anniversary to give those who knew him the chance to share their stories and memories, especially those who wanted a way to acknowledge him at the time but couldn't. But even if you have only come to know him after he passed away, we'd love to hear your messages too (we know many have only come to know him through stories about him - Darren would love this!). We'll treasure every story and photo. Thank you... mā te kahukura, ke rere te manu!

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2022-09-03 02:32:14 wrote:

Darren was my Step Brother. He intrigued me,inspired me and also frightened me in some ways. He was so intense about his interests, passionate and thirsty for knowledge. He was possibly a genius, definitely an individual, and someone to be admired in so many ways. His knack for understanding and solving technical problems always impressed me. He loved to test and prod to see how things ticked. This included his interactions with me, and I remember often being challenged and flustered we tried to figure each other out. I'm not sure I ever got comfortable with Darren but I cherish my time with him, the things I learnt from him, and I have so much respect for his intensity and convictions. He was a troubled soul, searching and pushing against the norms with courage and passion. I miss him and remember him with love and admiration.

2022-09-03 02:32:14 wrote: Darren was my Step Brother. He intrigued me,inspired me and also frightened me in some ways. He was so intense about his interests, passionate and thirsty for knowledge. He was possibly a genius, definitely an individual, and someone to be admired in so many ways. His knack for understanding and solving technical problems always impressed me. He loved to test and prod to see how things ticked. This included his interactions with me, and I remember often being challenged and flustered we tried to figure each other out. I'm not sure I ever got comfortable with Darren but I cherish my time with him, the things I learnt from him, and I have so much respect for his intensity and convictions. He was a troubled soul, searching and pushing against the norms with courage and passion. I miss him and remember him with love and admiration.

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