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A bereavement notice on behalf of the Waaka whānauWAAKA, Brenda Jane (nee Masters)15.7.1960 - 29.11.2025Passed away peac...
29/11/2025

A bereavement notice on behalf of the Waaka whānau

WAAKA, Brenda Jane (nee Masters)

15.7.1960 - 29.11.2025

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family.
A loving wife to Ben and a special mum to Clinton.

Brenda will lay in state at her home in Ahipara from Sunday evening until her funeral service on Tuesday.

A service to celebrate Brenda's life will be held at Geards Funeral Home on Tuesday the 2nd of December 2025 at 11am, followed by cremation.

Rest in love Brenda 🕊️

(UPDATED)A bereavement notice for The LateGLEADELL, Adrian (The Pom)Aged 52 years. He will be laying in state at Geards ...
28/11/2025

(UPDATED)
A bereavement notice for The Late
GLEADELL, Adrian (The Pom)
Aged 52 years.

He will be laying in state at Geards Funeral Home on Tuesday 2nd & Wednesday 3rd December where you will be able to come pay your respects. In accordance with Ade's wishes there will be no funeral service held. A private cremation will take place.

Allocated visiting times are as follows:
Tuesday 1pm - 3pm & Wednesday 8am - 4pm

Ade was a much loved and genuine person who loved his friends, his cats and community work.

In lieu of flowers, Please remember and honour him in the way he would appreciate most - donations to be made specifically to the Golden Years Cat Rescue, or please help out by feeding the cat colony behind PAK' n save or at the library.

Rest in Love Ade.🐾

As Christmas draws near, we know this season can be bittersweet for many.It’s a time where memories feel closer, and the...
27/11/2025

As Christmas draws near, we know this season can be bittersweet for many.
It’s a time where memories feel closer, and the absence of loved ones is felt deeply.

Nau mai, haere mai ki tēnei pō whakamaumahara - We warmly welcome you to our Annual Christmas Memorial Evening - a chance for our community to come together, remember, and reflect.

If you would like a photo of your loved one included in the slideshow, please send it to us through email, Messenger, or drop it in to us by Monday 1st December.

Event details are below.

All are welcome

Ngā mihi nui,
The Geards Team

He pānui i mate mai i te whānau PeneIt is with great sadness we share the passing of our beloved, Mum nan, Great nan and...
20/11/2025

He pānui i mate mai i te whānau Pene

It is with great sadness we share the passing of our beloved, Mum nan, Great nan and wife Tunisia Pene

Wife of the late Marsh Pene(snr), Adoring mother of Matu, Marsh, Avalon, Trish, Pita Henrietta and Lisa
Cherished nana of Clendon, Anthony, Harrison, Quayde, Ayla, Shekinah, Cainan, Aimee, Eden, Raechel, Rylee, Nehemaia, Micah, Hebron, Christian, Mikaia, Kaden, Kahurangi, Jade, Leslie, Suzie and Preston.

and all of the Mokopuna

Moe Mai Ra Tunisia

A bereavement notice on behalf of the Knight family, KNIGHT, Alister Montgomery (Monty)Born 13 April 1945 – Passed away ...
20/11/2025

A bereavement notice on behalf of the Knight family,

KNIGHT, Alister Montgomery (Monty)
Born 13 April 1945 – Passed away 16 November 2025

Survived by his loving partner of 20 years Charmaine.
Treasured dad, friend and Poppa of Karren and Bob O’Carroll, Paula, Adeline and Dion, Kurt and Carter
Cherished friend of Dane, Shannon and Kyle.
Adored Poppa Monty to all his grandchildren.

A private family farewell will be held for Monty at the discretion of his loved ones.

The community is invited to a public memorial at the Te Ahu Centre in Kaitaia on Wednesday, 26 November at 11am, providing a chance for everyone to gather - remember, and reflect together. All are welcome.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Kaitaia Lions Club in support of our local organisations.

A bereavement notice on behalf of the Matich family,MATICH, Ivan Budimir28.10.1939 - 18.11.2025Passed away peacefully in...
18/11/2025

A bereavement notice on behalf of the Matich family,

MATICH, Ivan Budimir
28.10.1939 - 18.11.2025

Passed away peacefully in Kaitaia.
Loving husband to the late Kaye for 61 years.
Beloved Dad and Father-in-law to Sharron & Murdoch, Vanna & Darren, Stephen & Michelle and Chris & Bettina.
Special Pop to Tynan, Jake, Ethan, Alarna Kay and Ari.

"Finally reunited with his beloved KK again"🕊️

Ivan will remain at Geards for those who wish to pay respects from Wednesday 19 November onwards. Viewings by appointment.

A service to celebrate Ivan's life will be held at the Geards Funeral Home Chapel, 13 Pukepoto Road, Kaitaia on Monday the 24th of November at 11am.

For all those who wish to join the celebration of Ivan’s life via livestream please follow this link.

https://share.funeral.stream/jbagko

A breavement notice on behalf of The Herdman and Grbic Families HERDMAN, Samuel JamesTragically taken too soon on 14th N...
17/11/2025

A breavement notice on behalf of The Herdman and Grbic Families

HERDMAN, Samuel James
Tragically taken too soon on 14th November 2025
aged 17 years old.

Loved son of Jason and Sharlene, treasured brother of Isabella. Cherished grandson of Eric and Ima, John and Geraldine.

A service for Sam will be held at the Houhora Fishing Club on Thursday 20 November at 11am followed by a private cremation. Family and friends are welcome to join the family to celebrate Sam’s life from 5pm at 4 Doel Road, Waipapakauri. 🕊️🕊️

The family would like to acknowledge the first rescue respondents and the Watson family for your tender care on the beach.

All communications to: inmemoryofsam2025@gmail.com

A bereavement notice on behalf of the Herring family, HERRING, Nigel6 January 1950 - 8 November 2025 Passed away peacefu...
12/11/2025

A bereavement notice on behalf of the Herring family,

HERRING, Nigel
6 January 1950 - 8 November 2025
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family, aged 75 years.

A graveside service for Nigel will be held at the Houhora Cemetery, 2pm on Monday 17th November, Followed by light refreshments at The Raio Hall.

Rest in Love Nigel. 🕊

SEMENOFF; Wayne Alfred7 July 1949 - 6 Nov 2025 With an aching heart we regret to inform our family and friends that our ...
07/11/2025

SEMENOFF; Wayne Alfred

7 July 1949 - 6 Nov 2025

With an aching heart we regret to inform our family and friends that our dear Husband/Dad/Grandad- Wayne Semenoff passed away suddenly due to a quad accident he had on his farm.

Dad was a good and loving husband, a great father and grandfather, a really caring and hard working family and community man. He would always lend a helping hand if you asked him.

Dad lived a good life doing what he loved.

Wayne will lay in state at his home in Broadwood from Monday, all visitors are welcome.

A service to celebrate Wayne’s life will be held at the Broadwood Hall on Tuesday the 11th November 2025 at 1pm, followed by refreshments.
A private family cremation will take place at a later date.

He pānui i mate mai i te whānau Piripi, E ngā iwi, e ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā kārangaranga maha o te motu, tēnei te pā...
05/11/2025

He pānui i mate mai i te whānau Piripi,

E ngā iwi, e ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā kārangaranga maha o te motu, tēnei te pānui aroha.

Kua hinga tētahi tōtara nui o te wao nui a Tāne.
Kua hinga tō tātou hoa, tō tātou rangatira,
a Kelvin Piripi.

I mate a Kelvin i 05/11/2025 ā, e tangihia ana e tōna whānau, ōna hoa, me te hunga katoa i pā atu ki a ia.

He tangata ngākau mahaki, he tangata pukumahi, he puna aroha mō te katoa.
Kua wehe atu ia ki te pō, ki te okiokinga mutunga kore.

It saddens me to announce on the 5th of November our beloved Grandfather Kelvin Piripi has passed away. Papa is currently at Geards and from there we will be taking him back home to 25 Grey Street East Mangōnui where he will spend his final moments.🕊

He pānui i mate mai i te whānau Lawrence, It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of our bel...
02/11/2025

He pānui i mate mai i te whānau Lawrence,

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved mum, nan and wife Turi Te Arani Lawrence (nee Hart/Hoterene) born 12 January 1950, who passed peacefully surrounded by whanau at 1:30am this morning, Monday 3rd November 2025, aged 75 years.

She was the daughter of Te Arani Hoterene and Arthur Hart & kotiro whāngai of Matini (Dan) Hoterene & Turi Hare Paora.

He wahine humarie, a humble soul and cherished matriach of her whanau.

This afternoon Turi will leave Kaitaia to lay in state at Haititaimarangai Marae, Whatuwhiwhi we ask that everyone allow us time with her for tonight, then join us.

She will lay at home till Wednesday morning, after which we will be heading to Haititaimarangai Marae for her final night before being laid to rest at Takapu Urupa 6th November time to be confirmed.

Moe mai rā e te Whaea, i roto i tauawhi o ngā mātua tūpuna me ōu tini whānau e tatari atu ana ki a koe. Okioki mai rā i roto i te aroha.🕊

A bereavement notice on behalf of The Edmonds Family,EDMONDS, John Anthony, 77 years11 January 1948 - 22 September 2025P...
28/09/2025

A bereavement notice on behalf of The Edmonds Family,

EDMONDS, John Anthony, 77 years
11 January 1948 - 22 September 2025
Passed away peacefully in Kaitaia.

Eldest grandson of Winifred (nee Everitt) and Richard (Chick) Northwood.
Eldest son of Jack and Noeline Edmonds,
Cherished father and father in law of Sandy and Ray Owen
Loving Grandad of Isabelle and Robert.
Dearly loved brother and brother in law of Marilyn and Peter, Brenda and George , Glenys, and Mark.
Long time friend and ex-husband of Anne Wasmuth.
Uncle of Sheree, Jordan, Gareth, Christopher, Jessica, and Kate.

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