BOTHAMLEY, Phillip John Thomas
Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday 29th August 2026 surrounded by his loving family.
Much loved husband of Yvonne. Loving Dad of Dianne, Faye(dec), Claire, and Lance. Cherished Grandad and Great Grandad to all his grandchildren.
In accordance with Dad’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

SNOWDON, Mama Joan Olivia, nee Kereru
“He honore, he kororia ki te Atua, he maungarongo ki te whenua, he whakaaro pai ki nga tangata katoa. Amine”
It is with immense sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Nanny, Aunty, Sister, Mama Kereru (Olivia Snowdon).
Ka tangi te ngākau, ka tangi te whenua, ka tangi te whānau.
Nan, kua ea tō mahi ki te ao kikokiko.
Hoki atu rā ki ō mātua,
ki ō tūpuna,
ki te kāinga o rātou kua wheturangitia.
Moe mai rā e kui.
Ka ngaro koe i te tirohanga kanohi,
engari e kore rawa koe e ngaro i ngā ngākau.
Mama will lie at Tuahuru Marae, Mahia where her funeral service will be hld on Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 11am, followed by interment in Ruataniwha Urupa Nukutaurua, Mahia.

WINIATA, Thomas William (Tom)
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.
Livestream link below

HITCHINER, Jean Pauline
Passed away peacefully at Hodgson House Rest Home Tauranga, on Wednesday 26th August 2026 in her 93rd year.
Loved wife of the Late Frederick (Freddy). Loved mother of Neil, much loved stepmother of Muriel, Ian (dec), Pam, Alan, and Shirley. Much loved Nana Jean to all her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Road Tauranga on Monday 31st August 2026 at 2pm, followed by a private cremation.
A livestream for Jean's funeral service is available courtesy of Elliots Funeral Services on link below:
https://groovemedia.co.nz/elliotts/jean-pauline-hitchiner

