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Last update: July 27 2010
This is a free, moderated service for Cook Islanders or others to post bereavement notices, tributes or in memoriam notices. Messages may be subject to editing if adjudged too long. No messages will be published if received in capitals only or in lower case letters only. All messages need to be in English. Maori must be accompanied by an English translation. Messages containing overlong biblical passages will not be published. Postings will be kept until deemed no longer current (usually 30 days). E-mail postings to Death Notices, Tributes
July 27 2010
JOSEPH, Roy. We are sad to announce that our father, grandfather and brother passed away on Monday July 26 2010 at 8pm in Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand. He will be sadly missed by his mother Patiariki Paulo Joseph and his late father Roy Tama Joseph. Loving husband of Solange Husenbocus and father of Josephine and Juan Koteka and Jean Joseph. Missed grandfather of Claudia, Jordan and Gypsy Rose Koteka. Missed by all the families in New Zealand, Australia and the Cook Islands. Family service in the chapel of South Auckland Funeral Services Ltd, 553 Great South Road Otahuhu, Wednesday July 28 at 6pm. Funeral will be held in Sydney, Australia, departing on Friday July 30 2010. Te Atua Te Aroa. All communications to Ina Aria on (09) 256-9642.
July 26 2010
PEYROUX, Jeannine. We announce with deepest regret the sudden passing of Jeannine Peyroux at Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand, on July 26 2010. Dearest mother of Jean-Baptiste, Mihimana Eikura and Heiarii Tutonga Ruby Ioaba. Beloved sister of Te Tika Mataiapo Dorice Reid and Rennie and Elizabeth Peyroux. Daughter of Jean Baptiste and the late Ruby Peyroux. Sadly missed by Junior Ioaba, families and friends. Funeral arrangements to be advised shortly. May she rest in peace. For further details contact: Jean Baptiste Jr Ph: 09 268 0835 / Mob: 021 152 7236.
July 19 2010
HIROVANAA, Marie. Taken suddenly from us on July 21 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand. Beloved mother of Harley Earn. Loving daughter of Pate. Dearly beloved grandaughter of Teremoana and Mareta Hirovanaa (deceased). Cherished sister of Lisa, Nanu, Pauleena, Bernard and Sarah. Aunty, cousin and friend to many. Service at North Shore Memorial Park Crematorium Chapel, 235 Schnapper Rock Rd, Albany on Saturday July 24 at 10.00 am. All communications to Tungane Ireland, ph 021-272-7279.
July 19 2010
STRICKLAND, Vaine Rereo (Vaerua). Passed away peacefully at home in Auckland, New Zealand, on Wednesday July 21 2010. Loved wife of the late William Edward Strickland. A devoted and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She will be greatly missed. Family service Sunday July 25 at 5pm at Brentwood Seventh Day Adventists Church, Brentwood Ave, Mt Eden. Funeral on Monday July 26 at 11am at the above church.
July 19 2010
PEYROUX, Maera. Formerly Gustave Mazel. Passed suddenly on July 17 2010 in her 74th year in Auckland, New Zealand. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Lillian and Trent of Taupo, Takau and Jungle (deceased) of Dunedin, Emile and Mavis of Auckland, Tekura of Auckland, Muriel and Sonny of Melbourne, Gus and Karen of Surfers' Paradise, Tamarua and Moka of Auckland, Myra and Alan of Sydney and Naomi and Gary of Perth. Grandmother of 23 and great-grandmother of 18. Family service Thursday July 22 2010 at 7pm at the PIC Church, Edinburgh Street, Newton. Funeral Friday July 23 2010, 11am at the same venue, to be followed by burial at Mangere Cemetery, 85 McKenzie Road, Mangere. Mum's body will be at home until Thursday. All communications to Lillian on (09) 376-8314.
July 13 2010
TUHE, Tiarua Junior. Born January 13 1946 and passed away suddenly on Sunday the July 11 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand, aged 64. Beloved son of the late Papa Tiaruaa and Mama Horopa. Loving brother of Nori and Mike Paniani, Munokoa Samson, Tamatoa and Tangi and Tionga and Putiani. Loving father, uncle, cousin, grandfather and great-grandfather of many. Tiarua's body will lie at 1 Duggan Avenue, Mangere. Funeral service at the PIPC Church, Ferguson Road, Otara, on Friday July 16 2010 at 11am followed by burial at the Mangere Lawn Cemetery. All communications to (09)255-5296.
July 13 2010
MANAPORI, Teau. Passed away at her home in Tokoroa, New Zealand, on July 12 2010. Loved sister of Teariki Manapori and sister-in-law of Tupou Manapori. Will be missed by her nieces and nephews Rachel, Joe, Junior and Lei and her grandnieces and grandnephew Makayla, Joseph, Jenna and Viriama. God be with you till we meet again. For any communication please call 021-252-7271 or 021-309-050.
July 11 2010
MARONA, Mary Merepa Terito. Born April 2 1959, passed away suddenly July 11 2010 at her residence in Papakura, Auckland, New Zealand. Loved daughter of the late Robert Kautai and Karongotepo Matangaro (Aiti) Marona, sister and sister-in-law of Teremoana (deceased), Tapukura, and Sophia, Teokotai (deceased) and Kura, Jean-Atinata, Robert and Julie, Junior and families. Will be sadly missed. Funeral details to follow. All communications to ph 021-122-7388.
July 7 2010
TEMU, Papa Turuta. Born August 16 1928, Manihiki, died July 5 2010 at Wellington Regional Hospital. New Zealand, aged 81. Beloved husband of the late Ngaoa Temu. Beloved Dad, grandfather, great-grandfather, father-in-law and uncle of Tokaevarau, Tupou, Elizabeth,Cheries, Mama Teina, Saula, L-John, Principal, Petini, Enuake, nephes, nieces, cousins, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, in-laws and many more. Family service at the Ninness Funeral Home chapel, 17 Kenepuru Drive, Porirua, on Sunday July 11 at 6pm. Funeral at the chapel on Monday July 12 at 11am, thereafter to Whenua Tapu cemetery.
July 6 2010
KAURI, Tangata Tupaunu. Also known as Tungane, née Simpson. Passed away peacefully on Friday July 2 2010 in Australia. Dearly loved wife of the late Mariri Kauri. Beloved daughter of the late Tamatoa Tapuira and the late Teupoko Simpson. Much loved mother of Ina and Tuaine, dearly loved grandmother of Lisa (Papakura), Teupoko (USA), Trainee (Rarotonga), Stella and Trevor. Loved great-grandmother of 10 great grandchildren. We will always remember and love you mum. Rest in peace.
July 6 2010
TUAKE, John Nooroa. Sadly passed away on Monday July 5 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand. He will be deeply missed by his wife, children and family. Funeral service at the Ponsonby S.D.A. Church, Mackelvie Street, Ponsonby, Thursday July 8 at 11am, followed by burial at Mangere Lawn Cemetery. All communications to Matapo on 021-550-573.
July 2 2010
TEAUITI KAVEA, Metuakore. AKA Hulk or Metu. Suddenly passed away July 1 2010 at age 54 in Auckland, New Zealand. Son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew. Cousin to the Maruariki Teauiti, Kavea, Pakitoa families in New Zealand, Cook Islands and Australia and a friend to many. Funeral details later. Communications to Peta Tunui 0273-395-033 Or SAFS Ltd (09) 276-9000.
July 1 2010
SAWTELL, Gordon Henry. Much loved father of Atina, Lorna and Monga. Father-in-law of Andrew, Michael and Maria, grandfather of Ratu, Tamati, Moana, Poenui, Heimata-Uru, Manutai, Maeva, Tekura, Tiara, Laura-Lee, and Rautana. Brother of Roger and the late Austin, brother-in-law of Nancy and Frann. Friend to many. In his 81st year, passed away June 22 at Rarotonga Hospital after a short illness. Laid to rest at the RSA cemetery, Nikao, Rarotonga. Aere ra, kia manuia. All correspondence to: roger_sawtell@hotmail.com or 23 Washington Avenue, Glendowie, Auckland 1071.
July 18 2010
Our deepest condolences to our Uncle Ngaro Taverio, children and families,
for the passing away of your precious daughter Komiti Ngaro Taverio.
Our hearts bleed with you all at these sad times, our prayers and thoughts
be a comfort to you and families. Our sister Komiti has passed on to a better life.
May our Father in heaven's love comfort us all through
these difficult times. God bless to all families. From the fanau of Ezekiela Tamaunu Rafaela Tupou and the whole of the Te-fuinga-o-niva.
July 18 2010
With deepest sympathy to our dearest Mama Oropa Tuhe, children and families.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow for the
passing away of your first born son Tiarua Junior,
Our heart bleeds with you our families, and only God Almighty can comfort us
all during these times of sorrow and pain. Therefore we should all be glad for God our heavenly father has called
Tiarua to be with him in heaven. May God Almighty bless and comfort us all, from the children of Ezekiela Tamaunu Rafaela Tupou and the whole of Te-fuinga-o-niva.
July 18 2010
To the fanau's and families of Papa Turuta Temu.
Our hearts bleed with you all at this difficult time, Papa Turuta has gone
to a far better place than we can imagine. He will no longer feel earthly pains for he is in God's hands. As for us, the families, may God bless and comfort us all .
From Ezekiela Tamaunu Rafela Tupou's Fanau and the whole of
Te-fuinga-o-niva.
July 17 2010
NATINI, Miimetua (known as Papa Tua)
Passed away July 18 2009. Love you and miss you always our papa: from your grandchildren, great and great-great-grandchildren.
miitutai@hotmail.com
June 3 2010
Mataio, (Matthews) Beverley Grace. Wife of Koteka Mataio loved sister of Ann and the late Matakite Malo passed away on Queen's birthday June 2 1970. Always remembered with love not just on your anniversary but each day. Till we meet again Ann. annemalo@xtra.co.nz
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