Memorial & Notices
In memory of your loved ones. You will be missed
Anthony Taemehana
In loving memory of W488678 SGT, Anthony Vernon Tamehana "Tam" Sunrise 21/06/1951 Sunset 09/10/2025 RNZIR RNZASC RNZCT VMC Tam is lying in state at 8 Cohen Pl, Milson, Palmerston North. Nau mai, haere mai A Service for Tam will be held at the Foxton War Memorial Hall on 14th October 2025 at 1300 hrs , Followed by burial at Foxton Services Lawn Cemetery. Whanau invites you back for Hakari at Foxton War Memorial Hall . Adored and cherished Son, Father, Brother, Uncle, Partner and Koro. live link for service https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82300364304...
Douglas Laird
With love we remember Douglas William (Bill) Laird Sunrise 11/03/1938 Sunset 10/10/2025 Husband of Margaret (Dec) and Joy (Dec) Loved Father of Theresa, Maurice (Dec) and Michael. Respected Stepfather to Annie and David. In accordance with Bill's wishes a private cremation will be held.
Stewart Mervyn Ellis
ELLIS STEWART MERVYN 78 years, Passed peacefully at Lonsdale Care Home, Foxton. 03/09/46 to 28/08/25. Loved dad to Barbara, Robyn, Rodney, Toni and Ricky. Grandad and Great grandad to many. Freezing worker, Lighthouse keeper, Fisherman, storyteller, and occasional troublemaker. In respect of dad’s wishes, a final road trip to Orepuki Cemetery in Southland for a private burial, with a view of the sea.
Jacob Oxnam
With love we remember Jacob Russell Oxnam Aged 48 Sunrise 27/02/1977 Sunset 07/09/2025 Of Bulls, Loved Son, Partner, Dad, Grandson, Nephew and mate to many. A celebration of Jacob's life will be held Saturday 13/09/2025 at 11am at Foxpine Logging, 36 Mcdonell Road, Ohakea, Bulls. Followed by a trucking convoy to the Foxton Lawn Cemetery where Jacob will be laid to rest.
Clarence James Price
With love we remember Clarence James Price 12/01/1957 – 02/08/2025 Of Foxton Beach, Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the Arohanui Hospice Palmerston North after a 13 month hard fought battle. Loving husband of Susan McPhee. Loved son of Gordon and Nura Price (deceased) former long-standing Masterton residents. Much loved eldest brother of Jeff (Lower Hutt), Alistar (Brandon, Florida) and Meredith Johnson (Hastings). Dearly loved Dad and and Stepdad of Carrie, Scott, Leon and Fiona. Cherished Gramps of Aimee, Lisa, Tawhara, Aroha, Mayson, Leo and Henry. A celebration of Clarence’s life will be held on Wednesday 6th of August 11am at the Manawatu Marine Boating Club Foxton Beach followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Arohanui Hospice, Palmerston North, (arohanuihospice.org.nz) would be greatly appreciated. (Family ask that no visitors to the house but warmly invite you to his service on Wednesday) live link for service https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86183850918?pwd=L9m2QTeE3se9QRtmREEKM1a8UaEEMQ.1
Princess Erihipeti Monga (nee McGregor) 🌹
Princess Erihipeti Monga (nee McGregor) 🌹 A beloved daughter, sister, aunty, nana, wife, and more importantly, our mother, nana and kuikui, Princess Erihipeti Monga (McGregor) passed away in the early hours, Monday 23 June 2025. Princess is the last of her generation of the McGregor family, 21 siblings, brought up in Foxton, Ōpiki, Shannon. Daughter of Arona (Moses) McGregor and Marema Kopa Te Raata. Aunty Princess will return to her home to Whakawehi Marae, Shannon (Poutū Pā) today at 1.00pm from Auckland where she will be welcomed back to her marae by her iwi whānau whānui, reunited with her beloved husband Tiria (Richard Monga), her parents, and all of her siblings. Tangi is on Friday 27 June 2025, 11am, more details to follow. Takoto mai koe ki te poho o tō whare e te whaea, hoki mai rā ki tō ükaipō, kia tangi, kia poroporoakitia e mātou, kua māhue nei. 🙏❤️
Garry Douglas Joyce
Garry Douglas Joyce 3rd March 1941 – 26th June 2025 Passed peacefully surrounded by his family at Masonic Village, Levin. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Denise, father and father-in-law of Theresa, Karen and Jason. Much loved and treasured Poppa of Brodie, Shianne and Kelsey, and their respective partners. He will be missed dearly.
Samuel Paul Taylor
Tēnā tatou e te whānau Kua hinga te totara nui o te wao nui o Tane, ko Paul Taylor. Ko ia te tino hoa pumau a Lucy, te tino papa a Jim, Rodger, Kelvin ratou ko Jodie. He kuru pounamu a ia, hei Papa, Koro, Tuakana, Matua keke, Kaihana me te tino hoa ki a tatou katoa. Ki te pirangi koe ki te tuku mihi poroporoaki ki a Papa Paul, haere mai ki 39 Ladys Mile, Foxton. Ko te ra nehu hei te Taite 26 Hune, 11am ki St John's Church, Avenue Rd, Foxton. Ngā mihi Our beloved Totara has fallen. Loving Husband of Lucy, Pāpā to Jimmy, Rodger, Kelvin & Jodie. Father, Koro, Brother, Uncle, Cousin & friend to many. If you would like to pay respects, you are more than welcome at 39 Lady’s mile Foxton where he is lying in state until the funeral service on Thursday 11am Saint John’s Church Foxton. Live link for service https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86739264604... Ngā mihi
Herbert Norman Rauhihi
With love we remember Herbert Norman Rauhihi Of Foxton, Born 20th February 1939, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband of Barbara Loved father and father-in-law or Derek and Helen, Leighanne and Shane, Dee and Julia. Much loved Grandfather or Jordan, Nelson, Courtney, Jayden, Amy and Tayla. Herbie will be making his way to Poutu Marae on Wednesday 11th June 2025 , arriving at 10.20am. A celebration of Herbie's life will be held this Friday 13th of June at Poutu Marae 11am, followed by interment at the Foxton Lawn Cemetery. After the service family invite you to watch Herbert's final lap of the Foxton Racecourse.
Josephine Hailwood
With love we remember Josephine Florence Hailwood Sunrise 05/04/1941 Sunset 12/05/2025 Of Foxton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday 12th May 2025 at the Arohanui Hospice. Loved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother We are going to miss you our beautiful Gran. In Accordance with Josephine's wishes a private cremation will be held and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Joshua Eric Wilson
With love we remember Joshua Eric Wilson Aged 33 of Levin Sunrise 05/10/1991 Sunset 12/05/2025 Much loved son of Julie and Dale, Karl and Deborah. Loved grandson of Tony and Maxine Newick, Robin and Eric Wilson and Beverley and Rod Poulton. Awesome big brother to Michelle, Brittoni, Liam, Lucass, Campbell and Antonia. Friend to many. Tragically taken Monday 12th May. Celebration of Josh's life to be held on Friday 16th May 1pm at the Levin Memorial Hall followed by a private cremation
Einar Paul Jensen
With love we remember Einar "Paul" Jensen Sunrise 16/07/1937 Sunset 04/05/2025 Aged 87, of Foxton Beach Passed away at home on Sunday the 4th May 2025 Much loved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather. Loved by all. In accordance with Paul's wishes a private service will be held .
Joseph Alistair Delamere-Smart
With love we remember Joseph Alistair Delamere-Smart Sunrise 14th October 1989 Sunset 20th April 2025 Aged 35 years Of Levin, Passed away unexpectedly on Sunday 20th April 2025. Joseph is currently in the care of the coroner. Once he is released, he will be taken into the care of Te Awahou Funeral Directors. From there he will be taken back to his family home in Levin, 7A Roosevelt Street Levin where he will lay in state. On Saturday 26th Joseph will be taken to Palmerston North 127 Manawatu Street untill his celebration of life on Monday 28th April 2025 1pm at the Kelvin Grove Cemetery Chapel and Crematorium Palmerston North. Live Link for service https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88002684290?pwd=s4AbaW8GcNYhwSrJbOuCBnD4QgvtXY.1
Nukumai Potatau-McGregor
Nukumai Potatau-McGregor Anei ngā whakaritenga mō tō tātau māmā, whaea, kuia a Nukumai. Ka tū te rā nehu ki te marae o Whakawehi, Poutū Pā hei te Mane, 14 o Apereira i te 11 karaka i te ata. 7pm karakia i a pō (Church Service each night) Nehu: (Burial Day) 11am Monday 14 April Whakawehi Marae (Poutu Pā) Shannon. Nau mai, haere mai kia tangihia, kia mihia, kia poroporoakitia tō tātou taonga.
Nukumai Potatau-McGregor
Nukumai Potatau-McGregor Anei ngā whakaritenga mō tō tātau māmā, whaea, kuia a Nukumai. Ka tū te rā nehu ki te marae o Whakawehi, Poutū Pā hei te Mane, 14 o Apereira i te 11 karaka i te ata. 7pm karakia i a pō (Church Service each night) Nehu: (Burial Day) 11am Monday 14 April Whakawehi Marae (Poutu Pā) Shannon. Nau mai, haere mai kia tangihia, kia mihia, kia poroporoakitia tō tātou taonga.
Carolyn Rose Nicholson
With love we remember Carolyn Rose Nicholson Aged 70 Passed away peacefully at Lonsdale Care Home on Saturday 12th April 2025, In Accordance with Carolyn's wishes a private cremation will be held.
Raymond David McLean
With love we remember Raymond David McLean Aged 85 Passed away peacefully at Julia Wallace Retirement Village Palmerston North on Monday 7th April 2025, Surrounded by his loving Family. In Accordance with Raymond's wishes a private cremation will be held.
Kuia Kiri Kimura
With love we remember Kuia Kiri Kimura Sunrise 14/12/1948 Sunset 23/02/2025 Of Blenheim, Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving whanau on Sunday 23/02/2025. Kuia is currently laying in state at Paranui Marae, SH1 Foxton. A celebration of Kuia's life will be held at Paranui Marae, Monday 03/03/2025 ,11am, followed by interment at the Foxton Lawn Cemetery.
Helen Myrtle Lloyd
With love we remember Helen Myrtle Lloyd Sunrise 12/11/1941 Sunset 28/02/2025 Of Foxton, passed away peacefully at home on Friday 28th February 2025 surrounded by her loving Family. Helen is currently laying in state at 13 Spring street Foxton. A celebration of Helen's life will be held at her home 13 Spring Street Foxton on Monday 3rd March 2025 at 2pm followed by interment at the Foxton Lawn Cemetery.
Albina Markov
With love we remember Albina Markov Aged 86 years Passed away peacefully on Monday 17th February 2025 at Lonsdale Care Home Foxton. In Accordance with the families wishes a private cremation has been held
Michael Leonard Earley
With Love we remember Michael Leonard Earley RF 46475 Sunrise 23/12/1950 Sunset 29/01/2025 Of Palmerston North, Passed away surrounded by family at Wellington Hospital on Wednesday 29th January 2025. Loved Husband of Carol-Anne. Dad of Natasha (Tash) and Christopher - John (Dec). Dad in law of Andre - Grandad of Iro, Loved Pop Pop of Aroha and Kaitlin. Loved brother of Pamela (Dec) and Annette. Brother - in law of Ady, Wayne and Dennis. Loved Uncle, Great Uncle and Great Great Uncle of many. Michael will be laying in state at his home as of tomorrow 31st January 2025 from 9am, 64 Geneva Terrace Kelvin Grove. A celebration of Michael's life will be held on Tuesday 4th February 2025 at the Kelvin Grove Crematorium Chapel 1pm. Messages to Te Awahou Funeral Services 1624 State Highway 1 Foxton 4814
Rev. Sissiel Te Awhi (Colleen
Henderson Rev. Sissiel Te Awhi (Colleen) 19/09/1941-23/01/2025 Dearly loved and best friend of Neville for 62 years. Mother of Huriana, Neville ,Liz and Tania. Beloved Grandmother of Pita, Paul and Aroha, Kiri, Michelle and Jordan, Dan, Brooke and Devon. And 8 Great Grandchildren. Service at Mohaka Marae, Monday 27th January 2025 at 11am. Moe Mai I To Moenga Roa Moe Mai Ra , Moe Mai Ra
Tina Stokoe (Nee Yorke)
With love we remember Stokoe (Nee Yorke) Tina Maree Of Foxton Aged 56 Passed away unexpectedly on Saturday 28th December 2024 Loved wife of Jamie Stokoe, Mum to the children she loved Thomas, Cody and Kayla. Loved Nana of her 7 Grandchildren. Sister of Michelle Howard. A celebration of Tina's life will be held on Friday 3rd of January 2025 11am at the Reformed Church of Foxton, 110 Main Street Foxton, followed by a private cremation.
Geoffrey Hanson
With love we remember Geoffrey Hanson Aged 92 Of Foxton, Passed away peacefully at Lonsdale Care Home on Sunday 22nd December. In Accordance with Geoffrey's wishes a private cremation will be held. Messages to Te Awahou Funeral Services 1624 State Highway 1 Foxton 4814
Wayne Hart
With love we remember Wayne Stephen Hart Of Hastings Passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday 5th January 2025. Wayne will be arriving to Paranui Marae TOMORROW 7TH JANUARY 9.15am for Whanau that wish to attend. A celebration of Wayne's life will be held on Friday 10th January 10am at Paranui Marae, followed by interment at the Foxton Lawn Cemetery.
Maibritt Buckholt
With love we remember Maibritt Buckholt Aged 63 Of Levin Passed away unexpectedly on the 19th December 2024. Maibritt is currently laying in state at 19 goldsmith crescent levin.A celebration of Maibritt's life will be held on Monday 23rd December 10.30am at 19 Goldsmith crescent followed by a private cremation.
MABEL WHAKARONGO RATIMA
On behalf of the Ratima Whanau: It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of MABEL WHAKARONGO RATIMA 29/10/1945-21/12/2024 Beloved Daughter of Waikari and Mini Ratima (Pereniko-Martin). Adored Mother of Johnny (Waikari) Ratima. Devoted Mum of Shane Kapa Loved Sister of Willy, Paul, and Raymond (deceased). Dave and John Edwards Dearly loved Grandmother of Waikare, Ashley Jazmine, Juliet, Jazmine -Aroha, and Grace And All her Great Moko's, Mum will be lying in State overnight 23rd December at 416 College Street, Palmerston nth Tuesday 24th December Mum will be travelling to Rakautatahi Marae 21 Snee Rd, (Takapau) Friday 27th December: 6am Whakamoemiti Followed by burial 9:15am at Mangatera Cemetery, Dannevirke Nau Mai Haere Ma Hakari after her burial
