Sunrise 15 March 1940 - Sunset 10 March 2026
 
Our beautiful mum and nan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, surrounded by her loving whanau.
Treasured wife to Albert (dec).  Cherished and loved mum to James (dec), Ahenata, Lesley, Hawaiki, Sonny and Jonathon.  Proud nan and great-nan to all her mokopuna.  Much loved daughter to James Mikaere (dec) & Elizabeth Turner (dec).  Loving sister to Danny and Delia.
Mum will lie at 2801 SH 2 Nuhaka with whanau from Wednesday, 11 March 2026 where we will hold a church service at 6.30pm, all welcome to attend.  She will travel to Whakaki marae on Thursday, where her funeral will be held on Friday at 11am followed by her burial in Paurewa Urupa Whakaki, with our dad and brother.

Jacqueline will lie at Iwitea Marae until her funeral service on Monday, 9 March 2026 at 11am.

3 August 1936 – 3 March 2026
 
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family.
Beloved husband of his Gwen, magic dad to Susan and Mark, Poppa Jock to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He was a loyal member of the lodge and a great friend to many.
Wairoa was his whare, his life, his essence…  Our totara has fallen to be reunited with his Gwen. 
A private cremation has been held and there will be a memorial service, at a date to be advised.
 

It is with a heavy heart we advise the peaceful passing of Phillip (Phil) Joseph O’Brien on 3rd March 2026. Beloved son of Richard Rihari O’Brien & Hineitiaria Jean OBrien (nee Whare). Loved husband of Ronda (nee Kiddie), loved father of Raewyn & Dave Clissold and Chantal O’Brien. Loved papa to Tarani & Jay.
 
Loved brother, brother-in-law, cousin, uncle & friend to many. A small service will be held at Pickering Funeral Chapel on Friday, 6th March 2026 at 10am.
 
Dad will then be taken to his final resting place 970 Ngaatira Road, Ngaatira Marae, Lichfield. On Saturday 7th March 2026, a small service will be held early afternoon (time to be advised).
 
Rest easy dad, you fought the good fight with a beer in your hand and hand-piece in the other (OG shearer since the 70’s)

10 March 1942 – 20 February 2026
Deeply loved and sadly missed.  Cherished partner of Jeanette Baptiste for 9 years. 
Dearly loved brother of Verna (dec), Joan, Ruby, Thelma, Lloma (dec) and Anne (dec).  A treasured uncle to his many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.  A valued and loyal friend to the Brickell family, Bulled Family, Neil (Corky) and Jenny, Sylvia and Bob Hall, Ruth (Yogi) Akurangi Family, Baty Family and Noeline Paul.
Lifelong and special friend to Bill and Elaine Gooding along with Brad, Allie and Katrina.  Your support and help has been a source of strength to me.  Sincere thanks also to Jesse and Rebecca and the many neighbours and friends who shared their time and companionship with Brian.
Many thanks to his mates and bar staff at the Wairoa Club for their friendship and laughs over a few beers. 
Jeanette wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to the wonderful doctors, nurses, hospital teams and especially the ambulance staff who attended Brian so often.  It became a standing joke that he was a cat with nine lives.
In accordance with Brian’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. 
With heartfelt thanks, Jeanette.

 Sunrise 25th October 1940 – Sunset 16th February 2026
 
On behalf of our whanau, siblings and moko, we would like to let everyone know that our Totara has fallen.  Our Dad, and Papa passed away peacefully and gracefully on Monday 16th February, at his daughters home, surrounded by his loving whanau.
 
Beloved husband of Maria, nee Waerea, “Fat Nan” (dec).  He was the shining light to all his children, moko and moko tuarua.  Loved son of Wowi and Rangitanakia Tamehana (both dec), and Tio Te Roihe Ross (dec).  Loyal and treasured ‘brother’ to many.
 
Dad will lie at 154 Kopu Road from Tuesday 17th February, where his tangihanga will be held at 11am on Thursday 19th February.  He will then travel to Kaitamure Urupa, Nuhaka to lie by our “Fat Nan”.

Baby boy of Aroha and Jordan
Baby brother to Kyla-Faye, Matene, Mikaere, Tiana
Mokopuna to Papa D and Nanny Murray, Papa Sid and Nanny Jodi.
Our Precious taonga will return home to Rawhiti Station on Tuesday where he will lay for 2 nights.
Karakia will be at 6pm
Thursday 10am leaving home for Te Huki Marae
11AM Service following the nehu at Te Huki Urupa where Hendrix-Ze will lay with his nan Murry Thornton followed by hakari at Te Huki Marae.
 
Moe mai ra e ta matou taonga.

It is with great sadness that we advise the peaceful passing of our beloved Kyro on Wednesday the 11th February 2026, at the age of 76 years old.
 
Eldest child of Sam (dec) and Ropine Tahuri (dec).  Eldest mokopuna of Mei (dec) and Makoro Tipuna (dec).
 
Loving partner to Arthur (dec).  Cherished mum to Mano and Zenith.  She will be missed by her brothers, sisters and all her whanau and friends.
 
Kyro will lie at Whetu Marama Makoro marae where her funeral will be held on Friday, 13 February 2026 at 11am, followed by her burial at Pakowhai Urupa.

13 April 1950 - 8 February 2026
 
Celebrating the Life of Steve Broomfield.
 
We honour the memory of Steve Broomfield—a husband, father, author, and submariner.
 
Steve was a man of quiet strength and immense intellect. Whether serving beneath the waves in the British Submariner Corps, running safari tours in Africa, or penning stories as a published author, he moved through the world with the character of a true English gentleman. He found great peace in nature and the greatest joy in his marriage to his devoted and loving wife, Di.
 
He leaves behind his children Paul (Australia), and Claire (France), and sister Lorraine (England), and a lifetime of beautiful memories of Wairoa and his treasured 'Bush Valley' on Whakamahi Road. His kindness and caring soul will never be forgotten.
 
Following his cremation, a private ceremony will be held. 

It is with much sadness we advise the peaceful passing of John at his home on Wednesday 4th  February 2026.
 
Loved husband and best friend to Jane.  Awesome Dad to Bernard, Philip(dec), Matt and Andrew.  Treasured Step-Dad to Jess and Dave of Ireland. Proud Poppa to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Cherished Son, Brother and friend to many.
 
John will lie at his home, 88 Kopu Road from Friday 6th February.  His funeral service will be held at St Peters Catholic Church on Saturday 7th February at 11am followed by his interment in Wairoa Lawn Cemetery by his son, Philip.
 
Any messages can be sent to 88 Kopu Road Wairoa 4108.

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