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.