1 September 1956 – 10 April 2026 
 
Dearest partner to Lilian.  Loving father to Bullet (William) Nicola, Rawiri, Anaru + Ariana and dearest brother to Chooky, Stu, Wes, Johnny and Shona.  Loving Kōkō to Makere, Chinook, Tana, Mia, Kyon, Moetu, Kiara, Aria + Kawai.
 
It is with great sadness that we announce William passed away peacefully at home on 10 April 2026.
 
William will lie at Tane-nui-a-Rangi Marae (Nuhaka) until Monday, 13 April 2026 where his funeral service will be held at 11am, followed by burial at Te Mimi o te Hiki Urupa. 

Sunrise 01/06/1955 – Sunset 09/04/2026.

It is with the heaviest heart and greatest sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved taonga.

Deeply loved wife of Blackie (Mervyn). Cherished mother of Wayna.  Beloved Grandmother of Zephyr, Te Atua O Atapo, Jahzaira, Te Roi O Te Whenua (dec), Zydane, Serenity and Thomas Jnr.

Mary will be lying at 28 Queen Street from Saturday April 11^th where her funeral service will be held on Tuesday 14^th April at 10am followed by her burial in the Wairoa Lawn Cemetery. After she is laid to rest we welcome you all to our home to share memories and laughter over light refreshments.

Rest in eternal love with our Tipuna Mum, you will be greatly missed by many.

Moe mai ra.