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GRACE, William David (Willie)

10/30/2023

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26/11/1949 - 30/10/2023
 
Passed away peacefully at home on Monday 30 October 2023.
Much loved and loving husband of Helen.  Awesome dad to Camelia (Dec), Dayana & Lucas, Leanna, Kimberly & Jimmy.
Cherished cheeky Papa to Kyran & Jaz, Hannah & Caleb, Shayna & Fulton, Zoe, Rylee, Lukah, Leilani, Nadia & Jade, William, Tyson, Tylah & Windsor
Great Papa to Ashton, Colton, Ivy, Blade, Mahli, Indie, Brock, Taitoa, Zee & Nanny. 
Dearly loved son, brother, uncle, cousin & good friend to many. King of the road. 

A service has been held followed by a private cremation.

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HAKOPA, Heremia Gerry (Big H)

10/29/2023

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Passed away on Sunday 29 October 2023 aged 52 Years.
Loving son of Douglas and Matilda Hakopa.  Loving brother, uncle and cousin.
 
Heremia will lie at 164 McLean Street, Wairoa until Thursday the 2nd of November 2023 where a funeral service for Heremia will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 8 McLean St, Wairoa at 11am. He will then be laid to rest at Te Kopua o te Hinewaimako Urupa.
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HARONGA, Sam Paul (Snr)

10/23/2023

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Sunrise 21.03.1959 – Sunset 22.10.2023
 
Passed away suddenly in Wellington Hospital on Saturday 22nd October 2023.
 
Loving and loved husband to Roberta(dec).  Hardworking and inspirational Dad to Lisa, William, Roxanne, Samuel and Steven.  Proud Koro to Cruz, Porsha, Cree, Hunter, Cole and Amber.  Cherished brother, uncle, nephew and good mate to many.  A staunch and loyal life time member of the Nuhaka Rugby Club.
 
Dad will lie at Manutai Marae from Tuesday 24.10.2023 where his tangi will be held on Thursday 26.10.2023 at 11am, followed by his nehu in the Nuhaka Public Cemetery with his darling, Roberta.
 
“Rest easy Dad, your mahi is done.”
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TURIPA-COOK, Journey Te Aranga George – Jurnz

10/22/2023

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10.05.2005 – 20.10.2023
 
It is with a heavy heart the whanau advise of our boy’s sudden passing.
 
Much loved son of Lani and Fabian (dec).  Annoying but caring brother to Leigh-Sharnie, Lakie, Lenaire, Arligance, Nicody and Pledge.  Best “bro” to Pekz, Lees, Aroz and Kiyahna.  Cherished love of Leggy.  Loving grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to many.
 
Journey will travel home to Waimako Marae, Monday 23rd October 2023, where his tangi will be held on Wednesday 25th October 2023 at 11am followed by his burial in Orangi Tirohia Urupa, Tuai.
 
“Ryder Of The Mist”

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LAIRD, Arnold (Arnie) Gordon,

10/18/2023

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Sunrise: 10/03/1930
Sunset: 17/10/23
 
Passed peacefully 93 years young, surrounded by his family.
 
Loving husband of Nancy Aorangi Pohe, precious father and father-in-law of Mauroa (Corletta), Apryl (Malla), Douglas & Marie and Orlando. Cherished poppa to Sashia & Travis, Jessie, Tayla, Abbey and Greta & Shane. Loved great grandad to Quin, Tyler and Levi. Loyal friend and favourite uncle to all.
 
Arnie will arrive at his home at 660 Mahia East Coast Rd on Sunday 22 October at 11:30am where he will lie until his service at Tuahuru Marae on Monday 23 October at 11am followed by burial at Ruawharawhara Urupā.
 
Moe mai rā i roto i te aroha mau roa o te Kaihanga.
 
"ZL1CAX clear 73"
 

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MCKINNON, Margaret Mary

10/16/2023

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01 July 1916 – 23 September 2023
 
Margaret passed peacefully at Ellerslie Garden Rest Home, Auckland on Saturday 23rd September 2023.
 
Loved wife of the Late Norman.  Loving mother and mother-in-law to Jock and Robyn, Shona and John, Karen and Ian, and Joanna(dec).  Cherished grandmother and great grandmother.
 
A memorial service will be held at St Paul’s Anglican Church, Wairoa on Tuesday 24th October 2023 at 1.30pm.
 
Any messages can be sent C/- J & R McKinnon Cricklewood Road RD 1 Wairoa.

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SAVAGE, Charlaine Deane (Char)

10/12/2023

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Sunrise 16.11.1976 - Sunset 03.10.2023
 
On behalf of our whanau, it is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful sister Char, aged 46 years. Char passed peacefully at Kalamunda Palliative Care Hospital in Perth Western Australia, in her mother’s arms after a courageous battle with cancer.
 
Beloved daughter of Parehuia (Bub) Savage nee Carroll-Paku and the late Derek (Charlie) Savage. Loved sister of Moana and Darcy (dec.), Deon and Justine, Lee and Leigh. Adored Aunty to Tia, Tiana, Brylee, Rico, Kyan and Rome. Loving partner of Mark. Deeply loved by all her extended Paku and Savage whanau and a very special friend to many.
 
Char will make her journey home from Western Australia, Friday 13th October and arrive at Huramua Marae, the evening of Saturday 14th October.   A service to celebrate Char’s life will be held on Monday 16th October, 11am at Huramua Marae located at 18 Huramua East Rd, Wairoa. Hakari to follow service.  Char’s final wishes for cremation will be fulfilled privately.
 
Cards and messages can be sent to 1 Robert Shortt Street, Wairoa, Hawkes Bay, 4108.
 
Char brought immense joy and love to our whanau, her extended whanau, and her friends near and far. Her presence will be greatly missed.
Fly high Char into the arms of our loved ones who have passed before you. No more pain, now you can walk free. Thank you for the light and love you gave to us all.
 
Ka aroha matou ki a koe mo ake tonu atu. We will love you forever and ever
 

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MILDON, Mauritania Mihi (Tania)

10/7/2023

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Sunrise: 30 March 1961
Sunset: 6 October 2023

Passed away after a long battle with illness. Dearly loved wife of Phillip. Loved mother to Deeanne and Jake, Quentin and Carey, and Josh and Lauren. Cherished Nanny to Te Aniwa, Te Ariki, Zaedyn, Indie, Ruapani, Kaia, Quinn, and Leah. Loved daughter of Taane(dec) and Moana Ngarimu. Loved sister, aunty and friend to many.

Tania will be laying in state at 168 McLean St from Sunday 8 October 2023. A celebration of Tania’s life will be held at Pickering’s Funeral Chapel on Monday 9 October 2023 at 11am, followed by interment in the Wairoa Lawn Cemetery.

Any messages or flowers to be sent to 168 McLean Street, Wairoa 4108.

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