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COURTENAY-CLARKE, Kyro – formerly known as Hira Tahuri

2/10/2026

It is with great sadness that we advise the peaceful passing of our beloved Kyro on Wednesday the 11th February 2026, at the age of 76 years old.

Eldest child of Sam (dec) and Ropine Tahuri (dec). Eldest mokopuna of Mei (dec) and Makoro Tipuna (dec).

Loving partner to Arthur (dec). Cherished mum to Mano and Zenith. She will be missed by her brothers, sisters and all her whanau and friends.

Kyro will lie at Whetu Marama Makoro marae where her funeral will be held on Friday, 13 February 2026 at 11am, followed by her burial at Pakowhai Urupa.

14 Comments

Stone Whanau - Nancy Smiths daughter

2/10/2026 04:44:47 pm

I knew you as Uncle, but my aunty you are beautiful ♥️♥️♥️say hi too all our whanau up there in Heaven

Mihitai Tamihana

2/10/2026 06:43:09 pm

E moe mai rā Kyro, it was always a privilege to know you n’ your whānau, you’re 4eva in our hearts🕊️🤍

Joan Stone link

2/10/2026 07:02:19 pm

Moe Mai Ra. Wish I cud get the albums out of my father's. I remember u guys all coming to netball training at MaruMaru Hall. My dad, Jerry Stone. U guys rocked the netball court. Moe Mai RA

Diann Horne

2/10/2026 07:17:14 pm

Loved playing netball with her and against her in the earlycdays. A beautiful person Moe Mai Ra

Violet Gillett

2/10/2026 09:00:12 pm

Was a great pleasure knowing you Kyro💗 You used to scare me on court when you umpired our games, your facial expressions would say it all😂😂😂but getting to know you over the years has been a privilege to be in your presence. No more suffering R.I.L Kyro

Nardine Smith

2/10/2026 09:31:20 pm

Moe mai ra e hoa x kia okioki koe i runga i te rangimārie. Aroha me te atawhai mutunga kore mai i a Paul rāua ko Nardz

Margaret Sowter

2/11/2026 12:31:04 am

Hira was my supervisor back in the at bendon berlie he was a cool person we all hung out at work an after work never forgot him was only about 16 years old but always got look after have lots of fond memories 😉 rest in peace Margaret winiata

Oha Manuel

2/11/2026 02:01:20 am

Awww Hira beautiful as ever. Always dressed immaculately. I just learnt your flash name today Kyro Courtenay-Clarke :) wow. Beautiful strong netball player. Fly high Kyro may you rest in peace with our Heavenly father Io. Condolences to the whanau. Ngati Makoro

Sharon Lambert

2/11/2026 10:23:09 am

Haere atu ra e Hira, memories of you, always immaculate, passionate about netball, coaching us at Frasertown school, a fierce voice, and getting 4 of us to hula to "don't walk away Renee" on stage at Wairoa College...thank you for it all. Taku aroha ki te whanau pani me te whanau whanui.

Sophie Eparaima

2/11/2026 10:34:08 am

Moe mai ra Hira it was a pleasure knowing you and working with you

Pete Tumataroa

2/11/2026 11:52:28 am

Rest in peace auntie kyro arohamai to the family sorry we can't make it due too health conditions one fond memory I have of you is when we won the men's doubles for tennis an receivesd the reinga kapene sheid tonament was held at wairoa college you were very competitive and pushed me too perform at a high level I thankyou for that arohanui me an djon

Stacy

2/12/2026 01:50:42 am

RIL aunty - I see some still choose to refer to you as tāne even though you carried the mana of a wāhine. Moe mai e te moenga roa e koe aunty K.

Susan Tamatea

2/12/2026 05:49:55 am

Hira my dear friend. When your heart is heavy and your eyes are filled with tears you can focus on a memory and travel through the years. Moe Mai ra. Condolences to the whanau

Kevin and Kay Williams

2/13/2026 12:09:55 pm

My memories of your terrific dressmaking for your mum and self in your youth. your love of family and friends was always to be admired.go in peace and love dear friend.Kay (Trafford.) Williams.

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