GROOBY, Trevor Cameron

Passed away on the 24 February 2020 in his 85^th year. Much Loved husband of Valerie. Father of Cheryl(dec), Sandra and David, Kim and Angela, Paul and Kate. Grandad to all his grandchildren.

A memorial service to celebrate Trevor’s life will be held at the Crusade Family Church, Mitchell Road, Wairoa on Friday 28 February 2020 at 1:30pm.

SAINSBURY, Ramarihi (Liz)

Passed away Peacefully at Wairoa Hospital on Sunday 23 February 2020, surrounded by her loving whanau. Much loved wife of Shane. Loved Mother and Mother in law of Dana and Derek, Nathan and Clarisse. Loved Stepmother (in law) of Peter and Fua. Loved Nanny of Harley, Zac, Dallin, Neihana, D’Zhane, JC, Achilles, Titan and Ocean. Beloved sister, aunty, cousin and friend to many near and far.

Ramarihi will lie at Iwitea Marae from Monday 24 February 2020. A tangihanga for Ramarihi will be held on Wednesday 26 February 2020 at 11am, followed by interment in the Iwitea Urupa.

All messages and enquiries please contact Iwitea Marae on 8377944.

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