'Fly high daddy' - Grieving widow Nadene posts touching tribute to Jonah Lomu

Widow of Jonah Lomu, Nadene Lomu is comforted by her two sons Brayley and Dhyreille, and her mother and father at the public memorial. Photo / Getty Images

Grieving widow Nadene Lomu has posted a simple, heartfelt tribute to her late husband on social media nearly three weeks after his tragic death.

In the first public message since her famous All Black husband's death Mrs Lomu last night uploaded a photo to her Facebook page taken during a luxury family holiday in Dubai in his memory.

It was snapped just days before Lomu died suddenly on November 18, a day after he returned to Auckland.

The happy family portrait, which features the couple's two young sons Brayley and Dhyreille, has a simple, touching hashtag "FlyHighDaddy".

Well-wishers have commented on the recent public post with messages of condolence and support.

"Thank you for sharing Jonah with the world," posted Folola Lua.

Kerry Sikora wrote: "Beautiful picture of a beautiful family, thinking of you all so much. x"

Kilioni Mafi wrote: "He will always be your guardian angel to watch over you n the boys Ofa lahi atu."

Two public memorials were held to farewell Lomu before a funeral service was held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints last Tuesday.

The service included a musical dedication from the Lomu brothers who sang a duet "I am a child of God".