18 May 1942 – 30 May 2024
 
Passed away peacefully at his beautiful home in Mahia, surrounded by his loving family.
 
Cherished and loved husband of Gaye.  Treasured Dad and doting Papa.  Respected and loyal friend to many. 
 
A funeral service will be held at St Peter’s Catholic Church Queen Street Wairoa on Saturday, 1st June 2024 at 1pm, followed by a private cremation.

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22 July 1954 – 23 May 2024
Loved partner of Chris.
Dearly loved dad of Scott, and Debbie and Pete.
Grandad Ian of Jethro, Anica, Aspen, Lucia, Max, Monty, George, Petra, Siena, Ari, and Fern
A service for Ian will be held in The Dunstall Memorial Chapel, Edwardes Street, Napier on Wednesday May 29, 2024 at 11am.
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Sunrise 17/12/1932 – Sunset 23/05/2024
 
It is with great sadness to advise the passing of our beautiful Mum in Gisborne surrounded by her loving whanau.
 
Treasured wife of Jimmy Jane (dec).  Adored Mum, Nan, Great Nan and Great Great Nan. Cherished Sister, Aunty and respected friend to many.
 
Mum will lie at Waimako Marae from Friday 24/05/2024 where her funeral service will be held on Monday at 11am, followed by her burial in Orangitirohia Urupa.
 
E te Ruahine-tipa-aa-rangi
Kua rere koe ki tua o paerau
Oti…atu…
 

26-7-1929 ~ 15-5-2024
On Wednesday 15th May 2024, Dinty peacefully passed away in Napier in his 95th Year.
A much-loved son of George and Elizabeth Little, Brother of Elaine, Beth, and Allan (All Deceased).
Dearly loved Husband and best friend of Judy Little (nee Bacon).  Cherished Father and Father-in-law of Leonie, Louise and Norman, Scott and Leeanne, and David. Much loved Grandad Dinty to all his Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.
The definition of a Real Man. A Veteran, Workhorse, and Family man.  You’ve earned your rest Dinty, may you Rest in Peace and Love. You will be Forever Loved and Never Forgotten by all that loved and knew you.
 A memorial service for Dinty will be held at the Ardkeen Hall, on Saturday 27th July 2024, at 2pm. The day after what would have been his 95th birthday.
Another Wairoa Legend Lost

Sunrise - 16.11.1961 Sunset - 16.05.2024
 
It is with a heavy heart and great sadness we inform you all of the passing of our beloved Virginia "Ginny" Mikara.

Loving daughter, sister, niece, nanny, aunty, cousin and friend to many.  A cherished midwife who will always hold a special place in our hearts.

​Ginny will lie at Taihoa Marae, Wairoa from Friday the 17th of May until Sunday the 19th of May, where her service will be held at St Peter's Parish Church at 12pm. Followed by her burial at Wairoa Lawn cemetery.

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Sunrise 6th Jan 1957
Sunset 16th May 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mum, nan, sister & loving wife.

​Tina passed away peacefully in Gisborne Hospital surrounded by her whanau.

Tina will lie in state at 22A Ayton Street, Mangapapa, Gisborne from 2pm on Friday, 17th May 2024.  The service will be held at Evans Funeral Home, 171 Ormond Road, Gisborne on Saturday, 18th May 2024 at 11am followed by a private cremation with immediate whanau.

2/8/1937 – 13/05/2024
 
On behalf of the Smith Whanau, we would like to inform everyone of the passing of our father, grandfather, brother, uncle, father-in-law, our truly beloved, Peter Puruata Smith aka Bucko Smith.
 
Our papa will lie at Pakowhai Marae, Frasertown where his funeral service will be held on Friday, 17 May at 11am.  He will be laid to rest at Pakowhai Urupa with his loved ones.
 
Arohanui na Te Whanau.

​25.03.1954 – 03.05.2024
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Dad.  Gone too soon, but Together Forever with his Darling Wife.
Beloved husband of Diane for 47 years.  Loved Dad of Melissa and Graeme, Debbie, Aaron and Leonie, Marcus and Merissa, and Rhys and Gavin. Poppa to Riley, Jack, Cooper, Sophia, Ella, and Hannah. 
 
As per Dad’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

14/10/1948 – 11/05/2024
 
Passed away peacefully at the homestead, surrounded by her loving whanau. 
 
Loved mum to Rutene, Ronald, Kingston, Quentin, Greg, Claudine.  Loving nan to all her mokopuna.
 
Corinthia will lie at Taihoa Marae until Tuesday, 14 May 2024 where her funeral service will be held at 11am followed by interment at the Wairoa Cemetery.
 
“In the hands of her loved ones
She’s dancing her way to the pearly white gates
Let her party last forever more”

Passed away peacefully at Wairoa Hospital on Sunday 5 May 2024. Much loved partner of Mere. Loved father of Jason,  and Vanessa (dec). Loved poppa to all his mokopuna. Larry will lie at Pickering Funeral Chapel, where a service will be held on Monday 6 May at 10.00am followed by a private cremation.