Simplicity Funeral Home

13/01/2026

13/01/2026

Karaitiana Tamatea a longtime supporter of the Waka Ama Sprint Nationals at Lake Karapiro died on Saturday.

⬇ Read more below

11/01/2026

HE AITUA. Kua hinga te tōtara haemata o O Tawhiti Kaahu, o Waituhi.

Karaitiana “Mack” Tamatea, son of Jubilee and Pat Tamatea, passed away at 5pm today in the Waikato Hospital, surrounded by loved ones.

Mack - schooled in Turanga and an outstanding advocate in Education, especially Maori education from Wairarapa to Tauranga to the wider Waikato University catchment, along with outstanding leadership for Ngati Koroki Kahukura - will be sadly missed by friends, colleagues, many kura, Te Whare Wananga o Waikato, hapu, Iwi and loved ones.

Mack was also a staunch supporter of the Te Aitanga a Mahaki claims, mandating and ratification process and attended every Mahaki hui in the Waikato.

The whanau will have him at home tonight with close whanau members, only to have time with him.

Mack will eventually reach Maungatautari marae, where he will lie for the duration and then be buried in his urupa there at Maungatautari.

HE PANUI: Kia ora ano taatou. Mack is at his home now and tau. The whanau has asked for this time to be for them and their Ripaki/Tamatea and other close whanau to be with him.

Please respect this. Mack will lie here till 7am tomorrow morning (Monday 12th) and then, after Te Kura o Te Ata make his way back to Maungatautari marae with driveway bys to certain places to be locked in enroute to the marae.

But he will be back on Maungatautari marae on Monday morning and be in the hands of Ngati Koroki Kahukura and his Kara whanau for 2 nights and 2.5 days.

The funeral will be on Wednesday morning.

Nga mihi.

To leave a Tribute for our Whanau please follow the link below.
https://share.funeral.stream/x23L8

10/01/2026

It is a privilege to care for Molly and support her whānau during such a difficult time.

You spent your years showing love to us all,

An aunty, a nan and a wife,

But being a mother to your 1 and only,

Was your proudest moment in life.

Your siblings, their kids and all the mokos,

Always knew that you were there,

Because even through darkness you showed us all,

That you would always care.

Your laughter your growlings and even your can,

Are memories we’ll all hold,

And as a whanau we promise you this,

That your memories will live on tenfold.

The sadness we feel as we sit here today,

And we all have our final cry,

Is something that will stay with all of us,

As we say our final goodbye

03/01/2026

Its with the greatest honor we get to take care of Isobel, who passed peacefully on her 90th birthday.
Much loved wife of the late Stephen (Bill). Loving Mother to Derek, Gordon and Barry. Adored Grandmother of Isabel, Stephen, Martin and Jasmine.

If you'd like to leave a tribute for Isabel or watch her service online please click on the link below

https://share.funeral.stream/YsSPn

31/12/2025

❤️🕊️ Kiri Te-Aroha Ashby

Sunrise: 16 May 1948

Sunset: 31 December 2025

Kua hinga te tōtara i te wao nui a Tāne.

A beloved woman has passed, leaving a legacy of love, strength, and aroha.

Kiri Te-Aroha Ashby passed away peacefully, surrounded by love.

Late Kiri Te-Aroha Ashby son’s:

Dellane Millard
Carwyn Millard
James Millard

She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by her whānau, friends, and all whose lives she touched.

Funeral Service Details

Saturday 03/01/2026 | 11:00 AM onwards

Oromahoe Marae

41 Porotu Road

Oromahoe, 0472

Haere rā e te rangatira. Haere atu rā ki te kāinga tūturu mō tātou katoa.

Moe mai rā i roto i te aroha me te rangimārie.

24/12/2025

As Christmas approaches, the team at Simplicity Funeral Home would like to extend our heartfelt wishes to you and your loved ones.

This time of year can be filled with joy, reflection, and togetherness, and for some, it can also be a time of remembrance. Wherever this season finds you, please know that our thoughts are with you.

We wish you a safe, peaceful, and happy holiday season, and we encourage everyone to take care while travelling and celebrating. May the New Year ahead bring health, comfort, and hope.

Thank you for allowing Simplicity Funeral Home to be part of our community. We look forward to continuing to serve with care and compassion in the year to come.

Warmest Christmas wishes and a safe New Year,

Simplicity Funeral Home

24/12/2025

🕊️𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝗻𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘅
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲: 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟵𝟲𝟬
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘁: 𝟮𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝗻𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘅 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗹 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗲.

𝗠𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽-𝗱𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗭𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹.
𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝘅.
𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗶𝗻-𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝘃.
𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗯𝗼𝗻𝘆, 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗮𝗶, 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 & 𝗡𝗼𝗮𝗵.

𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 | 𝟭𝗣𝗠
𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗻
𝟰𝟰𝟵 𝗧𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗮 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱, 𝗧𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗮 (𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲)
𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗮 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗺.

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://share.funeral.stream/DPuCu

21/12/2025

With the greatest honor we have been entrusted to care for
Margaret Greenlees Ewing, born the 5th of May 1941 - 18th of December 2025
Margaret passed away at the Tauranga Hospital.
Will be dearly missed by husband Jim Ewing, son's Gary & Rodney Ewing, Daughters-in-law Elizabeth & Iris, Grandchildren Jim, Jack & Mikail, Great-Grandchildren Maisey, Addison, Tatum & Rowan
A Service will be held at Waihi Beach United Church, Wilson Rd, Tuesday, 23rd December at 1:00 pm.
You are welcome to leave a tribute and to watch Margaret's celebration of life from the below link
https://share.funeral.stream/QUEHC

20/12/2025

He kura tangihia, he maimai aroha 🕊️
Stephen Mark Fox
E whiti e te raa, too atu ki te rua.
He roimata kei aku kamo e kai riringi nei.
Hoki atu raa koe ki to kainga tuuturu e te rangatira.

If you'd like to leave a tribute for Our Late Mr Stephen Fox, please do so using the link below 🤍
https://www.simplicityhamilton.co.nz/funerals?funeral=E2w7l&preview=1

18/12/2025

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the peaceful passing of our loving father Cyril (Syd) Tranter-Watson on Thursday 11th December 2025 aged 95 years.

We will forever cherish all the memories we made with you throughout our childhood to adulthood. Your smile, sense of humour and playful nature which brought joy to all those that met you will be missed and forever held close to our hearts. Love you dad.

If you'd like to leave a tribute for Cyril please do so, using the link below 🤍
https://www.simplyfunerals.co.nz/funerals/-tributes?funeral=jyS94