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It is with great sadness the Winiata family announce the passing of Tom in his 101st year on Thursday 27 August 2026 at Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital Hastings. Loved husband, partner, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great great grandfather. A wonderful uncle to all his nieces and nephews, and friend to many. Tom will lie at his home 252 Frasertown Road, The family welcome people to pay their respects between the times of 1pm-5pm Saturday and Sunday. A funeral service for Tom will be held at St Peters Catholic Church, Wairoa on Monday 31 August 2026 at 11am, followed by a private cremation. Live stream link below https://together.oneroomstreaming.com/NYTWTV 
6 Comments
8/27/2026 06:47:34 pm
Sending condolences to the whanau Arohamai Cheryl
Paulette Scoble
8/27/2026 08:21:03 pm
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be,
Liz
8/27/2026 08:39:30 pm
My sincerest condolences to Tom's family. Tom and my dad, Eric Wills were great mates and we all grew up with his children. He had the most wicked sense of humour and I've always had the utmost Love and Respect for Tom. Always with a smile and a bit of cheek. Have a beer and a laugh with Dad for me and don't get up to too much mischief you two. My Love is with you all. ♥️
Steve Lange
8/27/2026 11:15:52 pm
Sincerest condolences to the Winiata whanau on the sad passing of such a wonderful man. I have many cherished memories of Tom from my early teens when I was apprenticed to him and Charlie Matches. Tom and I rode track work together almost every morning, he taught me a great deal about horsemanship, I knew him as kind man with good heart and a passion for what he did. He was truely inspiring, still riding track work into his 70’s, he will be sadly missed by many. RIP Tom ❤️
Marie Edwards
8/30/2026 12:29:27 am
I have often thought of the years I worked at the Wairoa Freezing Works and all the amazing people that I came into contact with and your cheeky humour was a stand out for me. I met you again at The Club not so long ago and you were exactly the same. Rest in Peace Tom, thanks for the memories. My condolences to your whanau xx
Bernadette Ruthenberg
9/1/2026 12:29:31 pm
Thinking of you at this sad time Yvette, Bruce and family and also the extended families. Sending hugs, love and prayers to you all. 🥰😘😭😢🪽🪽 Leave a Reply. |
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