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.

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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 Fredrick (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.