JAMES, Pauline Noema Po (née Keelan)
3 January 1944 – 13 October 2025
Passed away peacefully in Wairoa, aged 81.
Darling wife of Dean and adored mum to Susan-Kelly and Andika. Treasured nan of Shailah, Avani and Khyrie.
Precious daughter of Tu Maurirere (Nacy) and Kataraina (Girlie) Keelan.
Much loved sister of Richard (dec) and Eileen, twin of Tommy (dec), Reggie, Flowers and Kenny, Sid (dec) and Podge, Dinny and Joe (dec), Flo (dec) and Greg, Kari and Tuts (dec), Mo and Paenga, Tui and Kim and Bobby. Cherished aunty to all her neices, nephews and many she adopted along the way.
A funeral service for Pauline will be held at the Wairoa Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Thursday 16th October at 10.30am.
All messages to 183 Frasertown Rd, Wairoa 4191.
PAINE, Agnes Te Mihikore
18 November 1934 – 10 October 2025, aged 90 years.
Daughter of Riripeti Rangiaho and Te Kahu Tihi.
Darling wife, soulmate and confidante of the late Clifford Douglas Paine.
Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Deborah and Graeme, Sidney, Catherine Riripeti and Watene, Anaru and Trina, Sarah-Jane and Laird, and Lizzy.
Loving neni and kuikui to all her mokopuna
Mum will be at home, 48 Lahore St, Wairoa until Monday when she will be departing for Tauarau Marae, Ruatoki. Here she will lie until her funeral on Wednesday 15th at 11am. Nau mai, haere mai.
DYJAK, Paul John
Sunrise: 30 November 1967
Sunset: 9 October 2025
Adored darling and best friend to Huia. Adored by his daughter Rewa Moe. Cherished papa to his mokopuna, whom he drew his every breath for. Loved by all. Paul will lie at Tuahuru Marae from mid-day on Friday, 10 October until his funeral service on Monday, 13 October at 10am, followed by interment at Ruawharawhara Urupa.
JURY, Syn’cia Tereza Kataraina
Sunrise 10th of April 2008
Sunset 8th of October 2025
It’s with a heavy heart we advise everyone of the sudden passing of our beautiful daughter, sister, mokopuna and friend…
Syncia Tereza Kataraina Jury.
Forever loved by her Mum Lesley, Dad Raymond (Gooie) all her brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.
There will be a service at Pickerings chapel on Friday, 10th of October at 1pm. From there we will be taking her to Iwitea marae where she will lie until her funeral service on Monday, 13 October at 11am.
If you would like to koha to the whanau please send to
Kiwi Tipoki
01-0782-0065596-00
McKENZIE, Donald James
22 May 1954 – 24 September 2025.
Loved husband and best friend of Raewyn. Respected and loved father of Hamish. A loved family member and friend of many.
Too well loved to ever be forgotten. Raewyn, Hamish and partner Olivia, are going to miss him dearly. As requested by Don, a private farewell service has been held. All tributes or messages to The McKenzie Family may be left at www.dunstalls.co.nz or posted C/o PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140
GREGORY, Clifton Carey
Passed away peacefully at home, Wairoa on Sunday 28 September 2025, surrounded by family. Much loved partner Takky. Loved father and father-in-law of Blair and Trina, Jess and David. Loved pop of Tobias, and Alexi. A funeral service for Carey will held at the Wairoa Fire Station, 65 Lucknow Street, Wairoa on Thursday 2 October 2025 at 1.00pm. Followed by a private cremation.
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ARCHER, Shona Merle
Peacefully passed away at home on Thursday 25th September 2025.
A private cremation will be held at Gisborne on Tuesday, 30 September.
(As per Shona’s wishes, there will be no service)
Any communications to 2 Pipi Crescent Mahia, Wairoa
