​SMITH, Tete Moananui “Tegal”

SMITH, Tete Moananui “Tegal”

1/2/2026

With deep sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Tete Moananui Smith “Tegal” on 2 January 2026, aged 71 years.
Tegal was a deeply loved husband to Raelene “Trena”, father to Des and Suzie, papa to Shyanne, Desi and Teira. Brother to Charlie Smith, Estelle Blake, Corrinne Birch (dec), Alfred George Smith (dec). Beloved uncle, brother-in-law and friend to many.
Tegal will travel to Kahungunu Marae on Monday, 5 January at 10am, where he will lie in state until the funeral service on Tuesday, 6 January at 11am. Following the service, a private cremation will be held in Gisborne.
Thank you all for your love and support.

12 Comments

Yvette & shane

1/2/2026 08:21:03 pm

Soo sorry to hear of tegals passing. Sending all the whanau our deepest condolences at this sad time. Luv Yvette & Shane ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Tracey Thorpe

1/2/2026 09:07:49 pm

Deepest condolences to you Treena and whanau on the loss of Tegal. Such a whitty character indeed.

Raima Haronga

1/2/2026 09:44:50 pm

Aroha mai Trena & family such a big loss. Rest in Love Tegal

Tangi Spark

1/2/2026 10:10:54 pm

Condolences cuzzin so sorry to hear of your beloved husband best friend and des and your mokos sending all our love 💕 to you and your whanua 💕💕

David Weir

1/2/2026 10:46:35 pm

Sorry to hear of Tegals passing thoughts and Aroha to the family

Melody Boumelhem

1/2/2026 11:35:55 pm

Sincerest Condolences to the Smith/Pomana Whanau. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. Arohanui from your Auntie Perth's Family. Callum, Leigh, Peter, Adam and Melody.

Bones & Leon

1/3/2026 12:44:29 am

Sending big loves and condolences to you Trena and whanau. RIL Tegal ❤️❤️

Andrea Ngata-Stevens

1/3/2026 12:16:31 pm

Very sad to hear of Tegal passing.Lo e to you Treema and your whanau at this sad time

Kristine Wesche

1/3/2026 01:22:19 pm

Ngaww sending our aroha to all the whanau at this sad time, stay safe whanau travelling

Billie-Jean and Anthony Wilson

1/3/2026 02:41:17 pm

Arohamai whanau
Rest easy uncle Tegz
Thank u for the memories
especially yelling us staff at Sunset Point to hurry up stop gas bagging and get my bets on xxx lol 😆 😂 😢 RIP 🙏
Love n light ✨️ 💛

Ruth binsted

1/4/2026 05:58:24 pm

So sad to read this news condolences to the family

Sheryl Savage

1/5/2026 10:19:52 am

Condolences to the family - I’ll never forget Tegal and the fun times we all had with our top town trainings out at Mahia. You were the man with great enthusiasm and energy in all your sports. Mahia Golf Club will miss you 😢

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