Also known as "Rob"
14 July 1973 – 10 June 2026
Also known as "Rob"
14 July 1973 – 10 June 2026
Robert Dent Tamati
Passed away unexpectedly at home. Robert was a free spirit with a passion for life, whether he was out chasing waves, skating with mates, or behind his turntables creating beats that brought people together. He lived life his own way, with energy, creativity, and heart.
Much loved son of the late Janis and Tuta, now reunited with them.
Cherished father of Kalani and Mia, who were his pride and joy.
Loved twin brother of Ramon and his wife Kelly, and brother to Karl, Mark, and Chester. Robert will be deeply missed by his many nieces, nephews, and extended whānau.
A life lived with rhythm, soul, and aroha, he will be remembered always.
Messages may be left on his tribute page at eagars.co.nz/rob.
A service to celebrate Rob’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 46 Watson Street, New Plymouth on Tuesday 16 June 2026 at 10.30am.
For those unable to attend, Rob’s funeral will be livestreamed via his tribute page.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
I am sorry I didnt make your tangi cousin, I will make sure I get down to New Plymouth before end of the year - Love you cousin Rob
So sad to hear of Rob’s passing. Always had a smile when he saw you and hug to go with it. Rest easy Rob you will be missed. Much love to all your whanau x
So many memories with you both from back in the day Ramon. It feels like yesterday. Big love to you and the family ❤️
Love yas, Hob got best send off ❤️
Old Hobbit... the random places around the country we would bump into each other. Ohakune New World,the Crack up thing you were staying at the Hobbit motel.The time I pulled my truck over outside your Whare in Fielding you came out going Wottez. Gonna miss you bro 🍻🤙
Rest Easy Rob, Will always remember You m8 from our BBK Days Playing Rugby & General Socialising. Condolences to Ramon & All The Family. Rest Easy ❤️🕊️❤️.
Beautiful service. So sad, taken way too soon Rob. Will miss that always happy smiley face. RIP Rob from the Ludlam Whanau
So many people will miss your laugh, cheeky smile and your super quick one liner comebacks Hob. Moe mai rā. Lots of hugs & slaps to Karl, Mark & Ray. Marcelle
One of the best people I know gone way too soon … All my love to you your babies brothers whanau and friends. You will be missed dearly. Okioki I te aroha e hoa 🌹 Rose and whanau XX
Safe travels on your next journey bra. Will sadly be missed.
Gone to young mate, Such fond memories of kicking around together and playing in the great Bell Block rugby teams of yesteryear You will be missed
A childhood friend, gone far too soon, my condolences to your loving family. RIP old friend. Simon West.
Sending all of our aroha Rob. I’ll miss our random catch ups while crossing paths and your infectious smile♥️ You had a presence like no other that we will all treasure eternally x
My cuz, my bro, will miss your smile, our laughs together and our long wonderful video chats, many good memories, which we will cherish dearly, our condolences to your beautiful children Kalani & Mia, gone too soon, RIP
Hob, it only feels like yesterday you were keeping us all up to date with RayRay, and now we find this out. Kua wheturangitia e koe i te korowai o Ranginui 😔
In shock to read the passing of Robert. Sending our Aroha to you all at this very sad sad time. From the Curd Family.
Gone too soon Hob. RIP. Much aroha whānau x Alf, Kay and whānau
Such a beautiful soul, you will be deeply missed, treasure the memories and hold them close, sending our love to your Whanau from Lisa, Kaye & Bas xx Our hearts go out to you xx

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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