In Loving Memory – Beloved Husband, Father & East Coast Bays Rugby Club Brother
To support Erina and Arahia as they navigate life after the sudden loss of their beloved partner and father.
Browns Bay, Auckland
On Sunday 15 June, Dansun tragically passed away after suffering a heart attack at training at East Coast Bays Rugby Club, surrounded by those who loved him.
Dan was a true club man, loyal, humble, and always ready to play wherever needed in the front row. With 250–300 games for East Coast Bays, including around 90 for the Premiers, his love for rugby was contagious, and his cheeky grin lit up every changing room. In one season, he proudly played for every team from U21 to Premier 1.
Beyond the field, Dan helped over 50 young Japanese players experience rugby in New Zealand and was a dedicated business owner running international rugby and English programs.
More than a player, he was a beloved partner, father, son, and friend. His loss has left a huge void in many lives. Now, Erina faces the unimaginable, grieving the love of her life while caring for their beautiful baby girl, Arahia.
This page is to support Erina and Arahia through this heartbreaking time. All funds will go directly to them to ease financial stress and give them space to heal without added burden.
Let’s honour Dan by showing up for his family, just as he always did for everyone else.
Rest easy, brother. You will never be forgotten. 💚🖤💚🖤
Kylie Louw's involvement (page creator)
As a Club, the Bays Brothers would like to help raise funds for Erina
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Baby food, nappies, help Erina financially, food, paying bills if need be.
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