It is with heavy hearts that we let our whānau and friends know that our beloved Riki-John Raroa passed away on Sunday, 27th of September, surrounded by his loved ones. 

Loving Soulmate of Gladys Smith (dec).

A loved Dad of Crystal, Rikihana (dec), John, Adam, Leslie, Sidney, Cleveland, Raharuhi (dec), Jazzmin, Kauri-Chad and Cole. 

Loved brother of Jackie, Tipene, Wiremu and Jonathan 

Treasured Uncle, Koro to all his Nephews, Nieces, Mokos and Mokomoko.

A Soldier to the very end.

Rest with the Best.

Riki-John will lie at home on Monday 28th September, then he will travel to 1 Epanaia Street, Nuhaka at 10am Tuesday. On Wednesday Rick will travel to Tānenuiarangi Marae at 10am for the night. The funeral service is on Thursday 1pm at Tānenuiarangi Marae followed by burial at Te-mimi-o-te-hiki urupa. Thank you for all the aroha, messages, thoughts, and support shown to our whānau.

Passed away peacefully in the presence of family at Leighton House Gisborne on Friday the 25^th September 2026, at the amazing age of 96.

Born in Hawera 6 June 1930. Loved wife of the late Tom (dec). Loved mother of Robert and Judy Webster, Kaylene and Jim (dec), Allan and Anne, Miriam and Maurice. Grandmother of 9, and great grandmother of many. Very special ‘Nana Nabb’ to them all.

As per Mum’s request a private cremation has been held.