Tributes

Needham : Neil Robert (Ned)
Passed away unexpectedly at Hawera On Saturday 3rd October 2026 aged 75 years. Dearly loved Husband of the late Del Loving Dad of Kent and Alene, Brad and Steph, Karen and Ben, And Glenda and Shane. A cherished Grandfather and Great Grandfather. A memorial Service to Celebrate Ned Will be held in the South Taranaki

WHYTE: Kathleen Joyce (Kath)
Passed away peacefully at Trinity Rest Home, Hawera on Friday 18th September, Following a long fight with dementia. Aged 88 years. Loved mother and mother – in – law of Roger and Diane, Jeanette and Michael How, and Christine Weller. Cherished Nan of Jared and Courtney, Aaron and Jenna, Bec and Brad, and Jenna, and

CORBETT: Jennifer Ruth (Jenny)
Passed away at Trinity Rest Home, Hawera on the 11th of September 2026. With her family by her side. Loved wife of Rodney. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Christine and Stuart Jones, Jane and the late Craig Norgate, Deanne and Jordan Nitschke, Duncan and Mary-Anne. Loved Nana Jenny to all of her grand children. A

HOCKLY: Colleen Raye
Colleen passed away peacefully after a short illness on 27th August 2026, aged 79. Dearly loved wife of John, and much loved mother and mother-in-law of Maree and Philip, Craig and Deanne, and the late Brendan. Adored Nana to Brad, Jaymee and Kade, Lara and Ryan, and loving Great-Nana of George. A service to celebrate

ERAIO: Kiritia John (Nudda)
Passed away unexpectedly on Sunday 12th of July 2026 Loved and adored soulmate of Denise Madgwick Much loved Son of the late Kiritia Eraio, and Martha (Bub), stepson of Robert Allan Loved and respected Brother, Uncle, Cousin, and friend to many. A service to celebrate John’s (Nudda) Life. Will be held in the South Taranaki

TIDSWELL: Rita Anna
Rita passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side, aged 67 Years. Soul mate, best friend, and loving wife of Paul. Loving mum and best friend of Jackson. Special and adored friend to her family and friends. A celebration of Rita’s life will be held in the South Taranaki Funeral Services