Pickering Funeral Services Wairoa

12/05/2026

McDONALD, Frederick "John"

19 April 1951 – 11 May 2026 Very dearly loved husband of Anne. Cherished father of Cherie Joy Hodder and Phil Hodder (UK). John will lie at 2 Bridge Street, Wairoa where his funeral service...

12/05/2026

PEARSE, Ashby Christopher

Sunrise: 23 May1955 Sunset: 10 May 2026 Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Your hands built a life of hard work, your heart built a family full of love. A devoted farmer,...

09/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mums, grandmothers, stepmums, aunties, and mother figures out there. Thank you for your unconditional love, strength, guidance, and sacrifices. Today we celebrate everything you do and the difference you make every single day. Wishing you all a day filled with love and appreciation. We also remember and celebrate the mothers that are no longer with us earthside.

05/05/2026

COOK, George Robertson - "Cookie"

Passed away suddenly on Sunday 3rd of May at his home aged 87 years old. Treasured husband to Sheryl (dec). Loved Dad, Koro and friend to many. In accordance with Dad’s wishes a private...

04/05/2026

MACKINTOSH, Gary Stephen (GMack)

Passed away peacefully at home aged 65 on 3 May surrounded by family. Much loved Father, Grandad, Partner and Friend to many. A service to celebrate Gmack’s life will be held at the Waikare &...

27/04/2026

CHAMBERLAIN, Gordon

Aged 78 Years. Passed away peacefully at Ascot Park Retirement Village on the 21st April 2026. Loved Dad of Julie, Craig and Kelli. Loved Pop to his 5 Grandchildren. Beloved brother and brother...

25/04/2026

TAURIMA, Matariki (nee Campbell)

He aitua, he aitua! E tangi aroha ana te ngākau Mo taku kuia Rangatira It is with the greatest sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mum, Matariki Taurima (nee Campbell). On Friday...

17/04/2026

McKINNON, Ishbel

​ Passed Peacefully, surrounded by family on April 17th. Dearly loved wife of Glenn Mckinnon (Dec). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of: Lorn Mckinnon & Lisa Wise; Kirsty & Ken Shaw; Greig and...

11/04/2026

ATKINS, William Aparaima (Black)

1 September 1956 - 10 April 2026 Dearest partner to Lilian. Loving father to Bullet (William) Nicola, Rawiri, Anaru + Ariana and dearest b rother to Chooky, Stu, Wes, Johnny and Shona. ...

11/04/2026

WAIRAU, Mary Huatahi - nee Hook

Sunrise 01/06/1955 - Sunset 09/04/2026. It is with the heaviest heart and greatest sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved taonga. Deeply loved wife of Blackie (Mervyn). Cherished...

07/04/2026

TE KURU STONE, Patricia (Aka Bulla)

It is with the heaviest heart and great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Nana, Sister, Aunty, Cousin and Friend. Please be patient as we navigate through the processes...