Simplicity Bereavement Services - Āniwaniwa Funerals

Simplicity Bereavement Services - Āniwaniwa Funerals Āniwaniwa Funerals T/A Simplicity Bereavement Services

0800 777 303

Napier Office
60 Munroe Street

Hastings Office
108 Alexandra Crescent

We have been serving the Hawkes Bay community since 2013 and we believe that we have something special. We are passionate about the responsibility we have for caring for loved ones, and guiding their families. Helping families celebrate the lives of their loved ones has given us an opportunity to acknowledge the close community ties that New Zealanders share.

With heavy hearts, we share the sad news that on Friday, 15 May 2026, our beautiful sister Laurette passed away peaceful...
17/05/2026

With heavy hearts, we share the sad news that on Friday, 15 May 2026, our beautiful sister Laurette passed away peacefully in Melbourne, Australia.

As a family, we are deeply grieving this loss. One of Laurette’s wishes was to come home, and we are currently making arrangements for her final journey. During this difficult time, we are doing our best to navigate the logistics involved in bringing her home to her whānau.

For those who have kindly asked how they can support our family, koha details for both our Australian and New Zealand whānau and friends are provided below.

Australian Bank Details
Bank: ANZ
Name: Kerri Watene
BSB: 013427
Account Number: 311704072

New Zealand Bank Details
Name: Ethan Watene
Account Number: 06-0541-0298057-00

We sincerely thank everyone who has reached out with love, prayers, support, and kind messages. Your compassion and aroha mean so much to our family during this time.

Funeral arrangements will be shared in due course once confirmed.

This Friday is Pink Shirt Day 🩷Kaea was ripped from us on Mothers Day and laid to rest the day after Pink Shirt Day. Thi...
13/05/2026

This Friday is Pink Shirt Day 🩷

Kaea was ripped from us on Mothers Day and laid to rest the day after Pink Shirt Day.

This is a kaupapa that stands against bullying and has sat deeply with me.

I ask all my friends and whānau to please stand with us. Wear pink this Friday, upload your photos, and use the hashtag 🩷

Kindness costs nothing, but words, gossip, harassment, exclusion, bullying, violence, and silence can leave lifelong scars. Please check on your people, teach your babies kindness, speak up when something isn’t right, and be gentle with those carrying battles you cannot see.

Our boy should still be here.

So in Kaea’s name, we will always stand for more aroha, more compassion, and more courage to stand against bullying.

Supported in many schools and workplaces.
Koha link to tautoko Pink Shirt Day Aotearoa directly. All funds go to anti bullying programmes etc in schools.

https://fundraise.pinkshirtday.org.nz/kym-baker?fbclid=IwVERDUARvNh9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR4uMgeLRRGH8Pk4bg857vakto1jPFMswOyxzgv7v0nViy1KqhZ3b5KORgkYhQ_aem_Dbcsxu0xRmcf5RO_fHJMMQ

Kōrero mai, kōrero Atu, mauri tū, mauri ora

Speak Up. Stand Together. Stop Bullying.

Forever loved. Forever missed. 💗

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07/05/2026

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Malo e lelei whănau & friends. With heavy hearts, we share that our beloved Dad passed away on Wednesday night. " ❤️ Thi...
07/05/2026

Malo e lelei whănau & friends.

With heavy hearts, we share that our beloved Dad passed away on Wednesday night. " ❤️

This is an incredibly difficult time for our whanau, and we appreciate all of the love, support, messages, and prayers we have received.

For those who would like to attend and pay their respects, the service details are below:

Viliami Paueli Angitoa
**SATURDAY 9TH MAY @ 10AM**
AT: Hastings Crematorium
204 Orchard Road,
Hastings
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If you would like to make a koha it would be deeply appreciated to help support our family during this time.

Isaia Angitoa
03-0642-0916096-001
[Reference: Your Name]

Thank you all for surrounding our whãnau with so much aroha during one of the hardest moments of our lives.

Forever loved. Forever remembered. ❤️

He Pānui Tangihanga: It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Meri Takiwa-Poi. She currently lays...
04/05/2026

He Pānui Tangihanga:

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Meri Takiwa-Poi. She currently lays at Omahu marae until Wednesday 6th May.

Sunrise:10 August 1938
Sunset: 02 May 2026
Aged: 87

She was a loving wife to Rauki Takiwa (deceased) mother, grandmother , great grandmother , aunty, cousin, niece and friend.

Meri will be remembered for her loving heart, gentle strength and the beautiful legacy she leaves in her whānau. She fought the good fight to the very end.

Poroporoake is at 7pm 5th May 2026
Service(Ratana) 11am
Followed by burial at Rungāna urupā.

We will love you all the days and you are free to fly.

On behalf of the Pakoti/Moses family we want to announce the sad passing of a precious son, partner, father, friend, pap...
04/05/2026

On behalf of the Pakoti/Moses family we want to announce the sad passing of a precious son, partner, father, friend, papa, brother and cousin.

Pere Pakoti.

Born 28/09/1972
Passed away peacefully on 04/05/2026

Youngest son of Ngatae and Ngametuakore Pakoti, adored partner of Michelle Moses beloved father of Jeremiah, Natalie, Riki, Ngapera and Kulkin, Ashley and Ezekiel and loving papa to Silas Sage.

We as a family have Pere lying at his home for 24 hours.

We welcome all those who wish to farewell our much loved partner, brother, friend, cousin and papa to come celebrate his life with us.

Run fast and fly free soar among the clouds Pere may love and strength be your guide and everything that's good be on your side.

Private viewing has taken place followed by private cremation 🕊️
30/04/2026

Private viewing has taken place followed by private cremation 🕊️

He pānui nō te whānau Mako - Kenrick Kua wehe atu ia ki tou tātou Atua i runga rawa. E noho pohara mātou tōu whānau. Nō...
30/04/2026

He pānui nō te whānau Mako - Kenrick

Kua wehe atu ia ki tou tātou Atua i runga rawa. E noho pohara mātou tōu whānau.

Nō reira rere atu ra ki te pūtahitanga o Rehua, ma runga te tuara o Tawhirirangi noho ai.

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved:

MOE MAI RĀ - KAREN HUIA MAKO

24 May 1963 – 27 April 2026

Loved partner of Gene Ropotini, cherished mum to Luke and Mate, and Tamai, precious nanny to Dempsey, Aria, Raven, Jurnee and Te Taiao, and beloved sister to Noreen.

Daughter of the late Daymond and Whaitiri Mako, and late Katoa and Te Rautangata Kenrick.

A treasured sister, niece, aunty, cousin and friend to many.

Also sister to the Kenrick Whānau (IYKYK): Jill, Derek, Russell, Peti, James, Whetu, Liz, Phillip, Shane, Vicky, Tracey & Rendell.

Karen was laying at Houngarea Marae, Pakipaki. Nehu to be held Thursday 30 April 2026 at 11.00 a.m., followed by internment at Whenuakura Urupā.

He Pānui Tangihanga: (Terri) Terepai O’Mii Tauranga Aged 61years Stripped from our grip on Monday 27th 2026Terri will be...
28/04/2026

He Pānui Tangihanga:

(Terri) Terepai O’Mii Tauranga

Aged 61years

Stripped from our grip on Monday 27th 2026

Terri will be remembered for his cheeky humor, wise words, guidance, his love for god and his late night fishing hauls

Loving husband, Father and Papa

Sunrise-18.06.1964
Sunset-27.04.2026

Terri will be taken to
Te Aranga Marae Tuesday 28th April 12.30pm where he will be laying until he is put to rest

Family service at 4pm
Followed by Poroporoake at 7pm Wednesday 29th April

Tangihanga on Thursday 30th April
Service will start at 11am
Burial will be at mangaroa cemetery

FLY HIGH PASTOR BLOWS

He Pānui Tangihanga: Julie Teapa Hinepai Mitchell (nee Harmer)Sunrise: 7th July 1952 ~ Sunset: 27th April 2026It is with...
27/04/2026

He Pānui Tangihanga:

Julie Teapa Hinepai Mitchell (nee Harmer)

Sunrise: 7th July 1952 ~ Sunset: 27th April 2026

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of a beloved my dear, mum, nan, nan nan, sister and aunt.

She weathered the storm and fought the fight showing her resilience till the very end. She carried herself with kindness, compassion and poured her love into all those around her.

Known for her warm nature and gift for conversation, she never met a stranger- only friends she hadn't spoken to yet.

Her days were filled with care for others, and she gave her love freely and wholeheartedly.

Mum will be with us tonight @ Wilson Road.

Tuesday we will leave home at 11am to journey to Kahuranaki Marae, Te Hauke.

Nehu is on Thursday 11am

For those who wish to Koha online:

Account holder Joann Woodley
Account number 03-1399-0119066-000

He Panui Tangihanga: Whai kororia honore Hariruia ki a koe ihoa o nga Mano Maria tama wairua tapu me nga anahera pono me...
15/04/2026

He Panui Tangihanga:

Whai kororia honore Hariruia ki a koe ihoa o nga Mano
Maria tama wairua tapu me nga anahera pono me te mangai ae.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Brother and a Friend to the motu.

Eru Rudolph Hawkins

Sunrise 6.10.1954 ~ Sunset 12.04.2026,

Papa passed surrounded by the love of his whanau and left to start his new journey

Papa will be laid to rest on omahu marae until Thursday 16th April where his nehu will take place at omahu urupā. 12:30pm Nehu

If whanau have any questions please contact
021 403 419

Address

108 Alexandra Crescent
Hastings
4122

Telephone

+6468783391

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