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Dr Joseph Hohepa Te Pepeha Mason
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
Pamela Ruth Mackay (Pam)
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
Gladys Jean Betteridge
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
Margaret Flood
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
Percy Harold Hollings
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
Ngaire Joyce Sullivan
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,
Riria Kataraina (Kath) Gardiner
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
Neville John Whayman (Poldark/Poldy)
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
Jack Bishop Mokai
23 May 1974 – 16 Jul 2021, aged 47
John Maumoana Paul
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
William (Bill) Ross Okey
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.
Ronald (Ron) Frank Charles Hinchey
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.
Colleen Patricia Purves-Rankin
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
Te Uru Kehu Charles Koopu
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
Pomare Allan Lumsden
9 May 1968 – 10 Jul 2021, aged 53
Walter Dino Walker
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
Stephen James Gooch
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
John Davies
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
Kahui Edwardson Apirana
27 Jul 1957 – 6 Jul 2021, aged 63
Dexter John Epping
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
Campbell Gordon Fraser
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
Kenneth James Rye
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
Wayne Brooking
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
Patricia Mary Howe (Pat)
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
Raymond Neill Eder
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
Amelia Elizabeth Rowlands
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)
Neville King
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
Rita Macdonald
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,
Teruahuihui (Pin) Herewini
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
James Hemi Wirihana
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
Alvin Gene Hayward
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
John Anthony Sims
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
Hemi Wiremu (Bill) Maxwell
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
Mahia Hakeke Allan Te Pairi
5 Oct 1991 – 24 Jun 2021, aged 29
Linda Joyce Kidby
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
Jennifer Anne Burkitt (Jenny)
27 Jul 1958 – 16 Jun 2021, aged 62
Peacefully at Jean Sandal on Wednesday 16 June 2021 aged 62. Loving Daughter of the late Ron and Nola Burkitt. Cherished sister of Sharron (deceased), Claire and Leigh. Loving aunty to Wade, Sarah, J
Denise Patricia Morrison
1 Jul 1941 – 19 Jun 2021, aged 79
Morrison: Denise Patricia Passed away peacefully on Saturday the 19th of June 2021 at Mary Shapley surrounded by her loving family. Loving Wife to Stewart for some 60 years, Cherished mother and mo
Phillip William David Robinson
26 Jun 1961 – 20 Jun 2021, aged 59
ROBINSON, Philip William David passed away on Sunday the 20th of June 2021 at home surrounded by family. He will be laying at home 97 State Highway 30, Lake Rotoma. A Service will be held at Whakatan
Scott McAsey
3 Jun 1964 – 17 Jun 2021, aged 57
Peacefully in New Plymouth on Thursday 17 June,2021. Loved son of the late Pat and Pat. Loved brother and brother in law of Dean, and Brent and Joan. Beloved uncle of his nieces and nephews. Messages
Paul Dixon Savage
17 Jan 1955 – 15 Jun 2021, aged 66
Savage, Paul Dixon Passed away unexpectedly at home on 15th June 2021. A service for Paul will be held at Kokohinau Marae at 10am on Saturday June the 19th 2021, followed by burial at Puketapu Urupa.
Tony Burnham
4 Mar 1929 – 9 Jun 2021, aged 92
BURNHAM, Tony: Passed away in his sleep after giving the dog his dinner and promising to write to his son the next day. Much loved husband of Jenny for 59 years. Father of Dan, David and Cathy. Me
Gordon Mack Mark
2 Oct 1947 – 8 Jun 2021, aged 73
Mark: Gordon Mack Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday 8th of June 2021. Beloved husband of Christine, loved father of Clint and Jody, Jamie and Dawn, Che
Janet Rowe
18 May 1928 – 12 Jun 2021, aged 93
ROWE, Janet: Peacefully at home on Saturday 12 June 2021 aged 83. Loved wife of the late Neville. Loved mum and mother-in-law of Wendy, Greig and Deanna, and Alan. Cherished Grandma of all her Grandc
Haupapa Harry Toko
27 Jun 1956 – 14 Jun 2021, aged 64
Haupapa Harry Toko Passed away at Whakatane Hospital 14th June 2021. A service for Harry will be held at Whakarae Marae at 10am on Wednesday the 16th June, followed by burial at Whakarae Urupa.
Richard Ruruanga Ormsby
21 Jun 1948 – 12 Jun 2021, aged 72
Robin Rapana Paruru-Junior
13 Feb 1961 – 11 Jun 2021, aged 60
Tautuhiorongo Wahapango-Kingi
21 Mar 1948 – 10 Jun 2021, aged 73
Sharon Elizabeth Faloon
5 May 1957 – 8 Jun 2021, aged 64
FALOON Sharon Elizabeth (Shan)Peacefully on Tuesday 8 June 2021, aged 64 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Tania and Gareth Collins, Bell Watson, and Jo and Danny Wilson. Cherished Nana of La
David George Starr
13 Jun 1940 – 10 Jun 2021, aged 80
STARR, David George, on June 10, 2021, unexpectedly at North Shore Hospital, in his 81st year. Dearly loved husband of Mary. Much loved father of Catherine; Robyn and Kevin; and Andrew. Adoring granda
Lynette Huia Rangiwhakapikia Heihei
18 Aug 1949 – 9 Jun 2021, aged 71
HeiHei: Lynette Huia Rangiwhakapikia Passed away suddenly at Whakatane Hospital on Wednesday 9th June 2021 surrounded by her loving whanau. Beloved wife of Alf, loving mum of Jean & Terry, Renee & Kev
Nita Ethel Florence
12 Jul 1933 – 4 Jun 2021, aged 87
FLORENCE Nita Ethel Peacefully at Maida Vale Retirement Home, Bell Block, New Plymouth on Friday 4 June 2021, aged 87. Dearly loved wife of the late Albert Desmond. Loved Mum of Wendy and Kevan Au
Margery Joy Curd
19 Mar 1929 – 28 May 2021, aged 92
CURD, Margery (nee Holster) Peacefully on 28th May 2021; aged 92 Years at Amberlea Rest Home with family at her side. Wife of the late Neale Curd. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Don
Debbie Huia Timoti
11 Nov 1967 – 8 Jun 2021, aged 53
A Funeral Service for Debbie will be held at 10am on Thursday the 10th of June 2021 at Ohotu Marae, Ruatoki followed by a burial at Kaiti Urupa.
Colin Cook
18 Nov 1940 – 2 Jun 2021, aged 80
COOK, Colin Ronald: Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Wednesday, 2 June 2021 aged 80. Dearly loved husband of Ellie (Elwyn). Cherished father and father-in-law of Fay and Warren Haakma, Tony an
Emma McKeown
10 Jul 1932 – 3 Jun 2021, aged 88
Sunrise 10.7.1932 Sunset 3.6.2021 It is with a heavy heart that we let family and friends know that Emma Fletcher (nee Blakey) McKeown has past away early this morning surrounded by her whanau. Lov
Audrey Lynette Sharp
2 May 1929 – 2 Jun 2021, aged 92
Sharp: Audrey Lynette Wife of the late Leonard Sharp. Beloved Mother of Gloria, Steven, Russell (Dec’d), Roy, Kevin (Dec’d), Warren & Selwyn. Loved Mother-In-law, Nana to 22, Great Nan to 49 and Great
Michael Laurie Schick
10 Jan 1930 – 22 May 2021, aged 91
On Saturday 22 May, 2021 at Summerset Falls Retirement Village, Warkworth, aged 91 years. Loved husband of the late Margaret. Dearly loved Dad of Steven and Lesley, Diane and Pat, Wendy and John, and
Nancy Sabina Edwards
28 Mar 1936 – 25 May 2021, aged 85
EDWARDS Nancy Sabina Peacefully at Tainui Rest Home, New Plymouth, on Wednesday, 26 May 2021 aged 85 years. Much loved wife of the late Cliff. Loved sister of Joan (deceased) and a much loved Aunty a
Cynthia Marie Cunningham
CUNNINGHAM, Cynthia Marie (nee McKenzie): On Saturday 22nd May 2021 just before her 87th birthday surrounded by her family. Best beloved wife of the late Hugh. Loving mother of Clare Cunningham, Sar
Kevin John Dravitzki
10 Jan 1932 – 18 May 2021, aged 89
Peacefully at Jean Sandel Retirement Village on Tuesday 18 May 2021, aged 89 years. Cherished loved husband of the late Lola for 63 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Adrian (deceased). M
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