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27 Jun 1918 – 1 Aug 2021, aged 103
2 Sept 1953 – 15 Aug 2021, aged 67
Rakuraku-Evans, Maria Passed away peacefully at the Whakatane Hospital on the 15th Of August 2021 surrounded by her loving whanau. Dancing in the sky with her beoved Danny. Loved mother to Daniel,

23 Oct 1942 – 14 Aug 2021, aged 78
McLeod, Rex Angus 23/10/1942-14/08/2021 Passed peacefully at home on the 14th August 2021 surrounded by family and Samba. Best friend and soulmate of Les of 40 years. Caring Dad of Brent and Linda, Cr
25 Nov 1977 – 12 Aug 2021, aged 43
4 Apr 1944 – 7 Aug 2021, aged 77
Taken from us unexpectedly and far too soon. Loved husband and mate of Bev Gooch. Adored father and father in- law of Richard and Tracey, Stephen and Donna, Christine (Chriss) and Grant, and Joey. Lov


27 May 1946 – 6 Aug 2021, aged 75
Peacefully surrounded by his family at Taranaki Base Hospital on Friday 6 August 2021 aged 75. Dearly loved husband of Corinne for 52 years. Loved and adored father and father in law of Deanna, Russel


13 Jul 1969 – 6 Aug 2021, aged 52
Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Friday 6 August 2021. Loved son of Neil and Helen. Loved partner of Karen Smith. Loved brother and brother in law of Maria and Craig Simpson and the late Mark C

26 Sept 1963 – 9 Aug 2021, aged 57

14 Jun 1937 – 5 Aug 2021, aged 84

11 Nov 2004 – 31 Jul 2021, aged 16
HAILES Ryan George Unexpectedly in his sleep on Saturday 31 July 2021, aged 16. Deeply loved son of Conrad and Sarah. Cherished brother of Matthew. Adored by all his family. A service to celebrat


28 Nov 1932 – 1 Aug 2021, aged 88
Peacefully at Woodrow Grove on Sunday 1 August 2021, aged 88. Dearly loved wife of Roy (deceased). Loved Mother of Patrick (deceased), Brian and Brenda, and Maurice (deceased). Cherished Grandma of


31 May 1943 – 26 Jul 2021, aged 78
Suddenly at home on Monday 26 July 2021 aged 78. Dearly loved husband of Alison. Loved father and father-in-law of Ashley and Raewyn, Paul and Lisa, Roger and Fionna. Loved brother and brother-in-law


30 Oct 1922 – 24 Jul 2021, aged 98
Dorothy Preston Anderson Dorothy passed away peacefully on Saturday 24th June at Summerset Mountain View in her 99th year. Dearly loved wife of Bert (deceased). Loved mother and mother in law of Dun


24 Jun 1950 – 23 Jul 2021, aged 71
RICKETTS, Graham Colin: Unexpectedly at home on Friday, 23 July 2021, aged 71. Dearly loved husband of Lynda. Adored Dad of Andrea & Brendon Taylor, and Steph & Marty Dalton. Cherished Grandad of Emm


23 Jun 1925 – 27 Jul 2021, aged 96
29 Nov 1940 – 27 Jul 2021, aged 80
Edward Matchitt (Service Number Malaya 540113) QSM Kua hinga te totara haemata. Eddie passed away on 27 July 2021. He will lay at Te Kaha Marae. His funeral service will be 9am on Friday 30 July 2021.

3 Aug 1948 – 19 Jul 2021, aged 72
JONES, Michael David: Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Monday, 19 July 2021 aged 72. Dearly loved Dad and father-in-law of Carolyn & Richard Boyle, David & Nikki, and Geoffrey. Special Pops of


24 Jun 1951 – 21 Jul 2021, aged 70
DOBSON, Susan Elizabeth (Sue): Died peacefully at Te Rangimarie Hospice 21 July 2021. Loved mother of her boys Bryan, Stephen and Robert and mother-in-law of Jane and Nicky. Daughter of the late Bry


25 Aug 1933 – 24 Jul 2021, aged 87
Tirohia atu rā ngā whetu, me ko Matariki e ārau ana He hōmai tāhau I nga mahara E kohi nei whakarerea atu Ma te roimata ka hua riringi He puna wai kei aku kamo E hika hoki e kuika nei HE AITUA Kua h
25 Aug 1933 – 24 Jul 2021, aged 87
Tirohia atu rā ngā whetu, me ko Matariki e ārau ana He hōmai tāhau I nga mahara E kohi nei whakarerea atu Ma te roimata ka hua riringi He puna wai kei aku kamo E hika hoki e kuika nei HE AITUA Kua h

23 Jun 1936 – 20 Jul 2021, aged 85
Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Tuesday 20 July 2021. Dearly loved wife of Ian (deceased). Loved Mum of Wayne and Lynda, and Allan (Smiley) and Christine. Adored Grandma of Toni and Jace, a


9 Nov 1934 – 20 Jul 2021, aged 86
BETTERIDGE, Gladys Jean (Jean): Peacefully at Maida Vale Rest Home on Tuesday, 20 July 2021 aged 86. Dearly loved wife of the late Claude. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Linda & David Olsen, K


23 Oct 1931 – 16 Jul 2021, aged 89
Margaret FLOOD (nee Smith) Passed away peacefully at North Shore Hospital on July 16, 2021, aged 89 years. Loved wife of the late Rocky Flood and sister of the late Len, Erroll and Mary. Sadly missed
23 Oct 1931 – 16 Jul 2021, aged 89
Margaret FLOOD (nee Smith) Passed away peacefully at North Shore Hospital on July 16, 2021, aged 89 years. Loved wife of the late Rocky Flood and sister of the late Len, Erroll and Mary. Sadly missed
3 Jan 1924 – 20 Jul 2021, aged 97
Hollings: Percy Harold In his 98th year. Peacefully passed away at Whakatane Hospital on 20th July 2021 after a short illness. Long-time loved husband and best friend

26 Feb 1926 – 18 Jul 2021, aged 95
Sullivan: Ngaire Joyce 26/2/26 to 18/7/21 In her 96th year, Ngaire slipped away peacefully with family by her side. Much loved and sorely missed by John and Eleanor, Tony and Martine, Jan and Arthur,

10 Mar 1935 – 21 Jul 2021, aged 86
GARDINER, Riria Kataraina (Kath), passed away Wednesday morning 21st of July 2021 at the Whakatane Hospital, aged 86 years. Daughter of Tamehana (Tom) Gardiner and Amohaere (nee Powell) formerly of G

13 Aug 1952 – 13 Jul 2021, aged 68
Passed away peacefully surround by family on 13 July 2021. Adored soul mate of Jan. Deeply loved father and father in law of Nathan and Tori, Em and Shan Ali. Awesome Grandad and best friend to Jai, I

23 May 1974 – 16 Jul 2021, aged 47
13 Nov 1931 – 17 Jul 2021, aged 89
Paul: John Maumoana 13th November 1931 – 17th of July 2021 Passed away at the Whakatane hospital surrounded by his family. Beloved Husband to Mariana (Dec’d) (nee Tutua) Loved father of Lucia, T

17 Dec 1954 – 12 Jul 2021, aged 66
OKEY, William Ross (Bill): Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Monday, 12 July 2021 aged 66. Dearly loved brother of Raewyn & Trevor Philips, the late Ron & Sue (Buffy), and Sherri & Matt Simon.


2 Jul 1938 – 27 Mar 2021, aged 82
Ron was born on 2 July 1938 and lived his early life in Tooting, London. He joined the army as a young man and got to see some of the World. He had endless stories to share about his time in Kenya.


23 Jan 1928 – 9 Jul 2021, aged 93
Peacefully at Summerset Rest Home on Friday 9 July 2021, aged 93. Loved mother and mother-in- law of Anne, Catherine and Alan and Jenny and Paul. Much loved nana of Paul, Olivia, Dayle, Adam, James, R


31 Mar 1957 – 12 Jul 2021, aged 64
HE AITUA Sunrise 31.03.1957 Sunset 12.07.2021 Kua hinga a Te Urukehu Charles (Charlie) Koopu Beloved partner of Anita Savage, loving dad and koro of all their children and mokopuna. Charlie will be ly
9 May 1968 – 10 Jul 2021, aged 53
9 May 1968 – 10 Jul 2021, aged 53

19 Mar 1951 – 9 Jul 2021, aged 70
Sunrise: 19th March 1951 Sunset: 9th July 2021 Its with great sadness that we announce on behalf of the Walker Whanau the passing of a loving father, uncle, koro, brother and friend ♡ Walter Kaperi
19 Mar 1951 – 9 Jul 2021, aged 70
Sunrise: 19th March 1951 Sunset: 9th July 2021 Its with great sadness that we announce on behalf of the Walker Whanau the passing of a loving father, uncle, koro, brother and friend ♡ Walter Kaperi

21 Sept 1967 – 3 Jul 2021, aged 53
GOOCH, Stephen James: Suddenly at Taranaki Base Hospital on Saturday, 3 July 2021, aged 53. Dearly loved husband of Donna. Loving Dad of Benjamin, Clem, Zachary, and Briar. Loved Poppa of Addison, an


9 Jan 1940 – 3 Jul 2021, aged 81
DAVIES, Evan John (John): Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Saturday, 3 July 2021 aged 81. Dearly loved friend of Jenny Shaw and her family, very special friend of Les Lewis and all John's fam

27 Jul 1957 – 6 Jul 2021, aged 63

5 Mar 1944 – 3 Jul 2021, aged 77
EPPING, Dexter John: Peacefully at Te Rangimarie Hospice on Saturday, 3 July 2021 aged 77. Cherished father, father-in-law and stepfather of Sandra & Duane Gargan, Paul Epping & Catherine Moore, and


16 Jun 1939 – 23 Jun 2021, aged 82
FRASER, Campbell Gordon: Peacefully at Rhapsody Rest Home on Wednesday, 23 June 2021 aged 82. Dearly loved husband of the late Pauline. Cherished Dad of Ann & Eddie Kingi, and Veronica & Craig Vollme


20 May 1923 – 29 Jun 2021, aged 98
RYE, Kenneth James: Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Tuesday, 29 June 2021 aged 98. Husband of the late Marie. Cherished father and father-in-law of Robin Rye & Margaret Bishop (Marty), and Le


1 Jan 1959 – 1 Jul 2021, aged 62
Thomas Wayne (Wayne) Brooking On the 1st of July 2021 after a brave battle with illness aged 62 years. Dearly beloved husband, father, Grandad, brother, nephew and friend. A service to celebrate the

12 May 1939 – 26 Jun 2021, aged 82
Passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Loved daughter of the late Lizzie and Mac. Beloved wife of John. Adored mother of Sharon and Paddy, Michelle and Kaine. Hero Granny Pat to Connor and

8 Feb 1925 – 28 Jun 2021, aged 96
Eder, Raymond Neill Service No 439865 NZ Airforce AC1. Peacefully on Monday 28th June 2021 at Summerset Falls Care Centre Warkworth. Aged 96 Years. Much loved husband of the late Eileen. Loved father

8 Feb 1925 – 28 Jun 2021, aged 96
Eder, Raymond Neill Service No 439865 NZ Airforce AC1. Peacefully on Monday 28th June 2021 at Summerset Falls Care Centre Warkworth. Aged 96 Years. Much loved husband of the late Eileen. Loved father

30 Jun 1937 – 24 Jun 2021, aged 83
Peacefully at Jean Sandel Rest Home on Thursday 24 June 2021 in her 84th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of John and Gillian, Brian and Jeanette, Ian (Roly)

20 Jan 1952 – 29 Jun 2021, aged 69
Neville King Passed away surrounded by whanau at Whakatāne Hospital on Tuesday June the 29th 2021. Neville is lying in state at Waitete Marae until his nehu at 11AM on Friday the 2nd July. Kua hikina

20 Jan 1952 – 29 Jun 2021, aged 69
Neville King Passed away surrounded by whanau at Whakatāne Hospital on Tuesday June the 29th 2021. Neville is lying in state at Waitete Marae until his nehu at 11AM on Friday the 2nd July. Kua hikina

15 Apr 1930 – 23 Jun 2021, aged 91
Macdonald, Josephine Rita (nee Riordan): Peacefully surrounded by her family at Taranaki Base Hospital on 23 June 2021. Much loved wife to the late Neil (Mac). Loved mother of Heather & Allan White,


28 Jun 1929 – 22 Jun 2021, aged 91
HEREWINI, Teruahuihui (Pin) Passed away peacefully surrounded by whanau. Sunrise: 28th June 1929 - Sunset: 21 June 2021. He will be laying in state at Torere Marae. Nehu to be confirmed. All co
16 Jan 1942 – 27 Jun 2021, aged 79
“Taku toto nō Tainui, Taku pito nō Ngāti Awa, ko Tōku reo motuhake nō Tūhoe” Hāere atu rā ki tua o te ārai, ki te waahi ngaro e noho ana te wairua o tātou mātua tīpuna, ki te waka o Tamarereti. Kua h

16 Jan 1942 – 27 Jun 2021, aged 79
“Taku toto nō Tainui, Taku pito nō Ngāti Awa, ko Tōku reo motuhake nō Tūhoe” Hāere atu rā ki tua o te ārai, ki te waahi ngaro e noho ana te wairua o tātou mātua tīpuna, ki te waka o Tamarereti. Kua h

6 Sept 1959 – 22 Jun 2021, aged 61
HAYWARD, Alvin Gene: Much loved son of the late Owen and Jean. Brother to Marg, Merv, Glenyse and Bob. Brother-in-law to Hazel, Julian, and Adrian. Many thanks to the Lantern House staff who have l


29 Aug 1951 – 19 Jun 2021, aged 69
SIMS John Anthony Sadly, we lost our dear John on Saturday 19 June 2021 at Te Rangimarie Hospice. Very best friend and beloved husband of Pam. Loved and respected father and father-in-law of Joanie


25 Mar 1929 – 24 Jun 2021, aged 92
MAXWELL James William (Bill) Passed away peacefully on Thursday 24th June at home surrounded by loving whanau. Loving husband of the late Joan Manakitia Maxwell. Loved by all his whanau Treasured Koro
5 Oct 1991 – 24 Jun 2021, aged 29

30 Apr 1953 – 16 Jun 2021, aged 68
KIDBY, Linda Joyce (nee Bleackley): After a courageous battle surrounded by family at Te Rangimarie Hospice on Wednesday,16 June 2021 aged 68. Dearly loved wife of Martin. Adored Mum of Shane, and th


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