LITTLE, Judith Anne
26 April 1933 – 16 October 2025
On Thursday 16th October 2025, Judith passed away peacefully at Mary Doyle Rest Home Havelock North aged 92..
A much loved daughter of Jack and Jean Bacon (dec), Sister of Ian, Murray, Warwick, Lesley, Janette and Ross (dec)
Dearly loved wife and best friend of Dinty (dec)
Cherished Mother and Mother in Law of Leonie, Louise and Norman, Scott and Leeanne and David..
Much loved and treasured Nana Judy to all her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.
A private cremation has been held.

BEATTIE, Te Aroha Valentine (née Christie)
It is with sadness in our hearts that we inform our whānau and friends of the passing of Te Aroha Valentine Beattie (nee Christie).
Daughter of Phillip Kaimoana Christie (Pappy) and Katerina Hoetawa Wirihana (Kaa).
Sister of Buster White, Moia Winiata, James, Julian and Marie Christie.
Beautiful māmā of Phil and Maude.
And dearly loved kui to her moko and mokomoko.
Valda will lie at 68 McLean Street until Saturday 1:00pm. She will then be taken to Takitimu Marae Waihirere Rd. Her nehu will be Sunday at 11am before travelling to Gisborne for cremation.
Moe mai rā e te tau ❤️

THOMPSON, Maurice Haki
The Thompson whanau would like to invite friends and whanau to the blessing and unveiling of Maurice’s kohatu, on Saturday 25th October 2025 at 11am in the Putahi Urupa. All attending are invited to Putahi Marae for hakari following the service.

CLARK, William Fredrick (Bill)
18 October 1933 – 19 October 2025
Passed away peacefully.
Much loved husband of the late Gwen. Beloved father and father-in-law of Rick and Rose, and Tony and Michelle. Cherished Pop to his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In accordance with Bill’s wishes a cremation has taken place, a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Messages to the ‘Clark Family’ P O Box 7001, Taradale, Napier 4141.
HUATA, Louise ‘Lulu”
Passed away on 18 October 2025 surrounded with love.
Loved mum of Matthew, Vance and Melody. Much loved sister, cousin, aunty and friend. Lulu passed away in Townsville, Australia and is set to return home after cremation.
Now at peace, reunited with her loved ones she’s missed so dearly.
If you would like to koha to the whānau please send to:
M M Perry 03-0173-0762898-000

JAMES, Pauline Noema Po (née Keelan)
3 January 1944 – 13 October 2025
Passed away peacefully in Wairoa, aged 81.
Darling wife of Dean and adored mum to Susan-Kelly and Andika. Treasured nan of Shailah, Avani and Khyrie.
Precious daughter of Tu Maurirere (Nacy) and Kataraina (Girlie) Keelan.
Much loved sister of Richard (dec) and Eileen, twin of Tommy (dec), Reggie, Flowers and Kenny, Sid (dec) and Podge, Dinny and Joe (dec), Flo (dec) and Greg, Kari and Tuts (dec), Mo and Paenga, Tui and Kim and Bobby. Cherished aunty to all her neices, nephews and many she adopted along the way.
A funeral service for Pauline will be held at the Wairoa Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Thursday 16th October at 10.30am.
All messages to 183 Frasertown Rd, Wairoa 4191.

Mānawatia a Matariki!
We would like to honour, acknowledge and welcome Matariki by sharing a heartfelt remembrance video of those who have passed away. May we reflect on the past, celebrate the present with our loved ones and look ahead to the future.
A very special thanks to Karen at Enabled Wairoa for all her support with making our maumahara.
“He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.” "What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people."
CLICK ON LINK: Maumahara 2025.mp4
