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:
https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTc0NjkxMzg4MjE2MjY5MDEmb25lcm9vbS1hZG1pbiZjb3B5X2xpbms=

19.01.1938 – 03.05.2025
 
To the world she was one, to us she was our world.
 
Loved and loving wife to Alan(dec).  Devoted and cherished Mum to John and James.
 
In accordance with Mum’s wishes a private cremation has been held.
 
The family would like to thank all medical staff at Wairoa Hospital for the love and kindness shown to our Mum.