On Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in his 80th year. Son, brother, husband, father, uncle, entertainer, lover, papa, partner, and friend. With a sharp mind, a quick wit, a taste for good wines and single malt whisky. As in life, through his journey with leukaemia “I gave it my best shot and never gave up!” Heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff of BMTU and Nurse Maude [...]

Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving Whanau, on Sunday, March 8, 2020, aged 62 years. Dearly loved partner of Rangi Roberts. Parent of Kathleen, Raymond, George, Jan, and Rhonda Whiripo; and Gayle Whiripo-Crawford. Popa Gee to all her Mokopuna’s and MokoMoko’s. Messages may be addressed to the Parata family c/o PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. Gina will rest at home until her Tangi at [...]

Peacefully and comfortably at Christchurch Hospital on Wednesday, March 4th. Audrey is the dearly and much loved wife of the late Robert Snr, and beloved mother of Robert and Debra. Loved and respected grandmother of Nicholas, Anson, Daniel, Nathan, Gemma, and Catherine. Great grandmother of Hannah, Zachary, Summer, Maddison, Maia, Thomas, Lucy, Sophie, Hayley, Leo, and Isla. Audrey asked you to simply bring happy memories [...]

Peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Admatha Rest Home, aged 88 years. Loved wife of the late Bill. Loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Niki and Ewan, Stephen and Jane, Joanna and Andrew, and Ciaran and Lizzie. Loved and adored Nan of Jordan, Caitlin, and Bridie; and loved Granny of Seraphine. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Admatha for their love and [...]

Kua ngū te pō, kua ngū te ao! Kua mū te whēkau o te manu i te nehenehenui a Tāne! I te ahiahi Hatarei te 29 o ngā rangi o Pepuere 2020, i mate ohorere a Arama Adam (Hula) Cooper (1 Oketopa 1956) i tōna kainga i ?tautahi. He pāpā ki a Arama Jnr rāua ko Erana, he doro ki a Tawhiao rātou ko Takimoana [...]