Died suddenly on Saturday, May 27, 2017 in Hervey Bay, Queensland.
Much loved husband and best friend of Annette. Adored father and father-in-law of Kim and Peter, Brent and Megan, Karen and Gareth.
Treasured Poppa of Toni, Daniel, Jai, Arly, Freddie and great Poppa of Kylaha, Bayleigh, Tyson and Sofia.
Much loved brother of John, Angus (deceased) and Ian.
A memorial service will be held in Wairoa at a later date when we bring him home, then we can all celebrate his lovely life together.  
Forever in our hearts!

Passed away peacefully on Thursday 11th May 2017 after a long battle with illness.
Much loved wife of the late Douglas Katae.
Dearly loved Mum of Donna, Dean, Daniel and Marianne.
Beautiful Nana to Pakitua, Ricky, Alexandra,Jessica, Bailey, Dustin, Douglas and Remington.
Loved Great grandmother, sister, aunty and friend.
Mum will lie at Pickering’s Chapel until the celebration of her life which will be held at St Peter’s Catholic Church on Sunday the 14th May at 2pm followed by interment in the Wairoa Cemetery.

Passed away suddenly at home in Wairoa on Wednesday 10 May 2017.  Much loved wife of the late Barry Howe. 
Loved Mum of Wendy, Athol, Eric, Charmaine, Katrina and Dion (deceased). 
Loved nana and great nana of her many mokopuna.
Mum will lie at home until Friday 12 May then taken to Ruataniwha Marae where her Tangi will be held on Saturday 13 May 2017 at 11.00 am followed by interment at Ruataniwha Urupa.
All messages to Wendy 027 426 8687.
“You are a taonga to us all and Midget.  Love you so much.  We will really miss you.  Arohanui”.

27.4.1945 - 5.5.2017
Passed away at home in Wairoa.  Aged 72 years. Dearly loved husband of Lorraine. 
Much loved Dad to Catherine and Matthew, and stepdad to Darren, Lyndell, Michelle (dec), Jo, and Vanessa.  Much loved brother of Willa, Humphrey (dec), Annette, Ronald (Buster), Dorothy (Australia), and Darryl. Loved grandfather of Sam and Jackson, and Poppa Rae to many.
Rae’s funeral service will be held at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Methodist Church, Queen Street, Wairoa on Friday 12 May 2017 at 1pm, followed by interment in the Wairoa Cemetery.
 “Rae will be missed by all.  Rest easy.  Now at peace”

24/02/1930-29/04/2017
Peacefully at Gracelands, Hastings. Beloved husband and soulmate of Marge, loved father and father-in-law of Tracy and Greg (Dargaville), Angela and Jamie (Wairoa), and Guy and Leonore (Hastings) and loved Grandfather of Freya-Rose, Nikau and Matai, Calum and Lachie, Joshua, Elise’, Alex and Helayna. Special friend of Stacey and Mary.
Much loved son, brother and uncle of T.P. and Ella Horne (Dec), Judith and Jack Tietjen (Dec), Pat and Donny Witters (Dec) and their families.
In accordance with Mason’s wishes a private cremation was held.
The family invite family and friends to share their memories at 3.00pm on Wednesday, 3rd May 2017 at the Wairoa Club, Queen Street, Wairoa.