Sunrise 10th October 1952 – Sunset 20th June 2025
 
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our loving Mum, peacefully at her home in Wairoa.
 
Granddaughter of Wera Whatuira(dec) and Rumatiki Gemmell (dec) – Te Uhi Pa Wairoa, and Kawana Witinitara (dec) and Ettie-Olive Reeves (dec) – Te Orere
Daughter of Rewi Te Aotu Whatuira “Charlie” (dec) and Mary Kowhai Governor (dec)
 Adored sister and sister in law of Lenny and Violet Kawana (both dec), Bully “Ernest” and Diane Kawana (dec), Horiana “Bubbles”and Gemmell Tuahine (dec) and Rex Harrison (dec), Nelson (dec), Lovey and Api Paletua (both dec), David Whatuira and Pauline Manu(dec), Nelly Winter, Lillian Whatuira and Eric, Mary Whatuira and Jekesoni Fatafehi (dec), Marion (dec) and Mike Paul, Alf Whatuira and Gay Phillips (dec), Ronald Governor Whatuira (dec), Jocelyn Whatuira and Nu’u-Alofa Perese – “Nick” (dec), Denis and Ellen Whatuira, Warren Whatuira and April Kaaho.
Loving Mum to Sean Christopher Paletua – “Boloz), and mother in law to the beautiful Louella Te Amo (dec).  Loving Mum to Aroha Anabelle – “Pearl and Boo Kahukura.  Loving Mummy to Tanenui Te Aotu Whatuira-Kawana “Tee”, “Tane”.
Loving Nana to Rythem Parearau, Selwyn Falcon and Maia.  Loved Aunty to all her nieces and nephews and adored friend to many.
Mum will make her way to Taihoa Marae on Saturday 21 June 2025 at 12pm where her nehu will be held at 11am on Tuesday 24 June 2025 followed by her burial at Orehu Urupa, Te Uhi Pa Road Wairoa.
 
“Till the white rose blooms again you must leave me, leave me lonely so goodbye my love till then, till the white rose blooms again.  The summer days are ending in the valley and soon the time will come when we must be apart, but like the rose that comes back with the springtime you will return to me when springtime comes around”

Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday 10th June 2025 aged 89 years old BUT to him he was 90!!
 
Loved husband to Nancy(dec). Loving Dad and Koro to all his moko.
 
Dad will lie at Pickering’s Chapel on Friday 13th June from 10 am.   A graveside service will be held on Saturday 14th June at 11am, weather permitting, otherwise the funeral service will be held at Pickering’s Chapel.
 
In Dad’s words:  “What are you doing here?”

Passed away peacefully on 1 June 2025, aged 82 years.
Beloved wife of the late Parke. Adored Mum of Tracey and Grant, and Lisa and Darryn.
Loved sister of Lynne (deceased), Dawn, Julie, and Andrew. Nana of Jaimee, Kieran and Kaleb and all her great-grandchildren.
A special thanks to the staff of Princess Alexandra Rest Home.
Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Glenys’ life in the Beth Shan Chapel, 157 Georges Drive, Napier on Wednesday, 11 June at 2.00pm.
Messages to the Pittar Family, C/o PO Box 439, Napier 4140.

5 August 1949 – 4 June 2025
 
E te Iwi kua ngū te manu whakakata, whakateka o Te Waimako.
Kua hinga te pou pupuri I te mana o Tūhoe,
Te ringa rehe, te pākaiahi
O Te Waikaukau
Tō tau Pāpā koroua

Te Dana (Lance) Winitana Rurehe

Koia te whakaruruhau o tātau whanau kua riro. Ka hoki atu ia ki Te Waimako hai te ahiahi nei. Ā, Ka nehua ia ki te kōpu o Papatuānuku hai te Hatarei

Nō reira haere atu rā e te papa
Ki huinga o te kahurangi
Ki tō hoa Rangatira kia Auntie Zoe e tatari mai na, kia Koro Ivan mā,
Ki ō mātua Tīpuna haere
oti atu kautou e.

We are very saddened to let everyone know of the passing of our dear Pāpā, Koro, Brother and cheeky as Uncle Dana.  He passed peacefully last night with his family around him. He will return to the Waimako today until the nehu on Saturday at 11am, ma te hāhi ringatu. We will miss your cheeky humour and smile.

Tena koutou katoa

It is with great sadness we advise the peaceful passing of our precious taonga, Emma.
 
Much loved wife of Peter.  Devoted and loving Mum of Delta and Bruce, and PJ (dec).  Cherished Nanny, Sister, Aunty and friend to many.
 
Mum will lie at home from Tuesday 27th May.  Her funeral service will be held at St Peters Catholic Church, Queen Street Wairoa on Wednesday 28th May at 9.30am, where she will depart Wairoa to be buried in Pouawa Urupa, Gisborne.
 
“In the hands of God now Mum, gone to be with PJ”

It is with the heaviest heart we inform you of the passing of Gene Hyrem  Popata.
 
Sunrise:  26/03/1986
Sunset:  18/05/2025
 
Loving partner of Raywyn Maxwell.  Beloved dad to Kaleb, Neisha and Rosalee.  Son to Waimania and Donkey.  Brother to Tintia and Tamaho.  Uncle, cousin and friend to many! 
 
You left us painting the sky red with rainbows for your babies, leaving us only memories. 
 
Haere ra, te piku kotuku o matou whanau moe mai ki to moenga roa!  Farewell, the rare and treasured one of our family, rest now in your long slumber.
 
Forever in our hearts!
 
Gene will lie at 21 Lahore Street, Wairoa from Wednesday, 21/5 until Friday, when a service will be held at 11am followed by cremation at Gisborne.
 
If you wish to make a koha, please use the details below and include a name as the reference:
 
R K Maxwell
01-0782-0024751-02 

Sunrise 16.04.1952
Sunset 12.05.2025
 
Devoted loving Dad to Charly and TeRewa, Daniel and Lisa, Dinella, and Julie.
 
Bestest friend to Cleo Moanakaye .
 
Special Papa of J.K, Maesh, Winszar, Teaira, Nation, Loyal, Little Dan, RemiJade, Quinni, Kiara and Kauri. 
 
Loved son of Topsy and Wally Harrison.
 
There will be a quick service at Pickering Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, 14th May at 10.30 before we take Popz back home to the BRD.
 
A funeral service will be held on Friday, 16th May at 11am before Popz is laid to rest at Te-Poho-O-Okoro Urupa.
 
"HARDEN UP BEI" 

Kia Ora Koutou - It is with much sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our taonga on Friday 9th May 2025.
 
Loved brother, father to Casey and papa to his mokos. Treasured uncle, nephew, cuz and friend to many.
 
He will lie at Iwitea Marae from Tuesday afternoon, 13th May 2025,  where his funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11am, followed by a private cremation. 
 
Naumai Haere Mai to those who wish to come, spend time and share their memories of our brother with us. 
 
Arohanui from the Nia Nia whanau

Passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Mahia on Friday 9 May 2025. Dearly loved husband of Monica Rangimarie (nee Mareikura) (dec). Loved and Cherished father of Michael, Karen, Paul, Diana, Thomas, Richard, Raymond (dec), Stephen, Stephanie (dec), Laurence, Ian, Peter, Cheryl-Jane, and Solomon. Loved papa to all his mokopuna, Tuatahi, Tuarua, Tuatoru mokopuna. Bill will be leaving Pickering Funeral Chapel at 11am on Saturday 10 May and will be taken to lie at Ngamotu Marae, Kihitu.
The whānau asks for only immediate family for the first night, after which the whānau will be receiving manuhiri at the following times:
Sunday 11 May
11am and 3pm
 
Monday 12 May
11am and 3pm
 
Nehu will be held on Tuesday 13 May 2025 at 11am.

E Te Rangatira
Moe mai ra
Ko Hine matapou-o-te rangi i mihi nei
ki a Hine puaraurangi nga Kāhui whetu
e arahi nei e te pāpa
moe mai

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday 8 May 2025, aged 75.
Beloved wife of Kevin (dec).  Treasured Mum of Dean and Hinemoa, Jeffery (dec), Margaret, Bryan and Connie, Tracy and Duaine.  Loving Nan to her mokos Reece, Mel, Ems, Hugo, Oscar and Hannah.  Precious Nan to her great mokos Reagan, Van, Koby and Ricci.  Adored Mrs A to all her whangai whānau.  Cherished sister, aunty, cousin and good friend to many.
Mum will lie at 32 Mitchell Road, Wairoa on Friday 9 May.  On Saturday 10 May, Mum will be taken to lie at Whaakirangi Marae, 171 Frasertown Road, Wairoa.  A funeral service and celebration of Mum’s life will be held at St Peter’s Church, 64 Queen Street, Wairoa on Monday 12 May 2025 at 11am, followed by a private cremation. 
A life filled with love is a life well lived.  Spread your wings as you go, Mum!  And when God takes you back, He’ll be singing “Hallelujah, you’re home”.

Livestream link for funeral service below:
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