Tributes

FINER: Petra Marie
Passed away unexpectedly on Friday 5th December 2025. Aged 40 years. Dearly loved and loving wife of Keith. Devoted mum of Caleb, Emma, and Ethan. Cherished daughter of Peter and Vicki Gulliver and loved sister and best friend of Justin. Much loved daughter-in-law of Jim and Marilyn, and sister-in-law of Iain and Charlotte, and David

GARRETT: Shona Maree
Dearly loved wife to Danny of 20 years. Beloved mother to Pagen and Giovanni. Loved daughter and daughter-n-law. Much loved sister and friend to many. A service for Shona will be held at South Taranaki Funeral Services at 268 High Street Hawera. On Thursday 27th November 2025, commencing at 1.00 pm. Followed by a gathering

Curtin: Evelyn Alice
Passed away peacefully at Taranaki Base hospital on Thursday 20th of November 2025, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Kathleen, Frances and Richard, Tracey, Kim and Gavin, and Helen and Phil. A devoted nana of Natalie and Jarred, Hayley, Dominic and Laura, Isabella, Jack, and Grace.

RICHARDS, Jock (Gordon John)
Passed away peacefully at Annie Brydon Lifecare Hawera on Saturday, 15th November 2025 with his wife Marg by his side. Devoted husband of Marg for 68 wonderful years. Loved dad and friend of John, Deirdre (Dee) & Len Rogers, Paula & Nathan and the late Leigh-Anne and Nicky (both deceased). Proud grandad Jock of Nadine,

KADLER: Milton (Cadillac)
Died suddenly at home on the 4th of November 2025. With his beloved Babe by his side. Soulmate and best friend to Sheryl. Devoted dad of John and Caitlin. Awesome Grumpy to Silas, and Arlo. Best friend to his 4 legged little man Max. A celebration of Milton’s life will be held in the South

McDONALD: Kevin Hector “Kev”
Died peacefully surrounded by family at Taranaki Base Hospital on the 24th of October 2025. Aged 82 years. Adored husband of Marie and formerly to the Late Bev. Treasured father of Grant and Kay, Andrew, and Craig and Jen. Special in the hearts of Shona and Andre, and the late Deidre and Ady Both Deceased.