Kia Ora Koutou – It is with much sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our taonga on Friday 9^th May 2025.

Loved brother, father to Casey and papa to his mokos. Treasured uncle, nephew, cuz and friend to many.

He will lie at Iwitea Marae from Tuesday afternoon, 13th May 2025,  where his funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11am, followed by a private cremation. 

Naumai Haere Mai to those who wish to come, spend time and share their memories of our brother with us. 

Arohanui from the Nia Nia whanau

Passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Mahia on Friday 9 May 2025. Dearly loved husband of Monica Rangimarie (nee Mareikura) (dec). Loved and Cherished father of Michael, Karen, Paul, Diana, Thomas, Richard, Raymond (dec), Stephen, Stephanie (dec), Laurence, Ian, Peter, Cheryl-Jane, and Solomon. Loved papa to all his mokopuna, Tuatahi, Tuarua, Tuatoru mokopuna. Bill will be leaving Pickering Funeral Chapel at 11am on Saturday 10 May and will be taken to lie at Ngamotu Marae, Kihitu.

The whanau asks for only immediate family for the first night, after which the whānau will be receiving manuhiri at the following times:

Sunday 11 May

11am and 3pm

Monday 12 May

11am and 3pm

Nehu will be held on Tuesday 13 May 2025 at 11am.

E Te Rangatira
Moe mai ra
Ko Hine matapou-o-te rangi i mihi nei
ki a Hine puaraurangi nga Kāhui whetu
e arahi nei e te pāpa
moe mai

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday 8 May 2025, aged 75.

Beloved wife of Kevin (dec).  Treasured Mum of Dean and Hinemoa, Jeffery (dec), Margaret, Bryan and Connie, Tracy and Duaine.  Loving Nan to her mokos Reece, Mel, Ems, Hugo, Oscar and Hannah.  Precious Nan to her great mokos Reagan, Van, Koby and Ricci.  Adored Mrs A to all her whangai whānau.  Cherished sister, aunty, cousin and good friend to many.

Mum will lie at 32 Mitchell Road, Wairoa on Friday 9 May.  On Saturday 10 May, Mum will be taken to lie at Whaakirangi Marae, 171 Frasertown Road, Wairoa.  A funeral service and celebration of Mum’s life will be held at St Peter’s Church, 64 Queen Street, Wairoa on Monday 12 May 2025 at 11am, followed by a private cremation. 

A life filled with love is a life well lived.  Spread your wings as you go, Mum!  And when God takes you back, He’ll be singing “Hallelujah, you’re home”.

19.01.1938 – 03.05.2025

To the world she was one, to us she was our world.

Loved and loving wife to Alan(dec).  Devoted and cherished Mum to John and James.

In accordance with Mum’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

The family would like to thank all medical staff at Wairoa Hospital for the love and kindness shown to our Mum.