Mr Matthew Henare Holmes
Also known as "Matt"
30 March 1980 – 26 May 2026
Mr Matthew Henare Holmes
Also known as "Matt"
30 March 1980 – 26 May 2026
HOLMES, Matthew Henare. Unexpectedly passed away while in Dunedin on Tuesday, 26th May 2026, aged 46 years. Dearly loved husband of Debs. Cherished father of Jacob, Tewhia, Shania, Aaron, and Brayden.
A celebration of Matt’s life will be held at the Te Awamutu Presbyterian Centre, Mutu Street, Te Awamutu on Wednesday, 3rd June 2026 at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation. Messages to the Holmes Family may be sent c/- 262 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu 3800 or left in Matt’s online tribute book at www.rosetown.co.nz
A celebration of Matt’s life will be held at the Te Awamutu Presbyterian Centre, Mutu Street, Te Awamutu on Wednesday, 3rd June 2026 at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation. Messages to the Holmes Family may be sent c/- 262 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu 3800 or left in Matt’s online tribute book at www.rosetown.co.nz
Notice by Rosetown Funeral Home
Funeral service held at Te Awamutu Presbyterian Centre
Tributes
He was my best friend as a child in Pareora. We had fun times and times that involved the police. A genuine good dude. I hope wherever he is now that he happy.
Nathan
My condolences to Matthew’s family, Matthew was a very nice kid back in Pareora east school , R.I.P Matthew
Rachelle
Notice by Rosetown Funeral Home
Funeral service held at Te Awamutu Presbyterian Centre
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