PURCELL-MORELL, Ururangi Te Pōtiki o Te Toko Whitu
“Kōnohi noa te tini, te mano
Matawaia ngā kanohi e…”
Kua hoki ki Te Wairoa Hōpūpū Hōnengenenge Mātangirau tō tātau taonga.
It is with great sadness that we advise the sudden passing of our beloved Ururangi on Saturday 23.05.2026 at our home.
Dearly loved son of Katherine Purcell and John Morrell. Treasured brother, nephew, cousin and “bro” to many.
Our boy will return home, 252 Te Rato Road, Wairoa, late afternoon on Wednesday 27 May, where he will lie in state for one night. On Thursday, 28 May, at 11am our taonga will be taken to Taihoa Marae, 174 SH2, Wairoa where his poroporoake service will start at 6pm. His rangi nehunga will be held on Friday at 11am followed by his burial in Te Kopua Urupa by his Papa.
SKIPPER-KING, Kasey Christian Rotoatara
20 May 1997 – 23 May 2026
He aitua, he aitua!
It is with the deepest heartache that we announce the passing of our Kasey Christian Rotoatara Skipper-King on Saturday 23rd May 2026.
Beloved son of Kathy Skipper-King and Karaitiana Rex King. Cherished brother to Podge and Charles, Tyler and Sa, Gray (dec), Kelly (dec), Jess and Lennox. Loved darling to Amy. A dear cousin, uncle, nephew, moko, and a true bro to many.
Kasey was a loyal and hardworking man who not only lived without fear but carried his heart on his sleeve too. He touched countless lives with his kindness, and his laughter filled our days. His presence will be deeply missed by us all.
Arrangements are currently underway for Kasey to travel to Pickering’s Wairoa tonight.
Kasey will lie at 5 Ruataniwha Road for his first night before proceeding to Takitimu Marae for the remainder of his time with us.
Poroporoaki:
7:00pm, Tuesday 26 May 2026
Takitimu Marae
Nehu:
11:00am, Wednesday 27 May 2026
Takitimu Marae
Following the service, Kasey will be laid to rest at Te Kopua Urupā, Airport Road, alongside his siblings and grandparents.
Moe mai rā e tō mātou tungāne.
Koha:
J P T Baty
03-1399-0356328-001
Lewis, Davida Hannah
18/01/38 – 19/05/26
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Davida Hannah Lewis.
Daughter of William David Lewis and Mary Iwa Lewis (nee Smith). Sister to Tepora, Miro and Kuikui.Beloved Mother to Daynoff & Brendon, Shaun and David, and beloved Aunty and Nanny Da to many.
Davida will lie at her home in Auckland until her Service on Thursday 21 May 2026, 10am at:
Mangere Lawn Cemetery
Auckland