Mere Karaka Wihongi

29 December 192015 November 2021

Mere Karaka Wihongi

Sunrise 29.12.1920 - Sunset 15.11.2021

Sadly passed away on the 15th of November 2021 in Hamilton surrounded by her loving Whanau.

Rangimarie

Funeral service held at Higgins Road LDS Chapel

Tributes

It’s been such a pleasure knowing Nan, even though it was only a few short years. We met her through getting to know her grandson Merv, who was living at Tokomaro Bay, & sadly passed away. We visited Nan on many occasions , between our trips back & forward from Australia. She told many stories, with lots of laughs. She visited us at our big red bus. Also she went against her family’s concern, by taking Mike for a drive around the block TWICE ... saying “I can still drive”. Lol.. She was well in her 90s then too. Such a great lady. In our hearts forever. Much Arohanui to the whanau , at this sad passing. .. Michael & Ainslee Welsh.

Mike and Ainslee Welsh

We love you auntie we'll miss you heaps your niece Kristina

Kristina Jackson

Love you always Aunt 😘 knowing you and Pop are together again warms my ❤ because I know you missed him alot when he passed 😘 I will treasure all the awesum memories we shared. Gonna miss your cheekiness and our snapchat sessions even though you always would give me that frown but I still didn't listen 😂 We are all so blessed to have had you in our lives Aunt 😘 please give Nan and Pop and all the famz up there hugs and loves from me 🥰 Rest in heavenly Love Aunt 🥰❤

Shannon

Nan Mere, you were such a shinning light and a loving presence. So humbled to have been able to spend a bit of time with you in your long-lived life earth side. Kia Mihi nui ki Te whanau i tenei wa pouri x Arohanui Aunty Chrissy, we love you so much ❤️ Moe mai ra Nan xx

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