Simplicity Funeral Home

21/01/2026

It comes with a great honour that we were able to take care of The Late Henry Matetaka.

23rd Jan 1953 - 19th Jan 2026

Beloved husband of the late Sylvia Paekau, and much-loved father to Henrietta, Selina, (the late) Amy, Hine, Ritihia, Charlyn, Henare, and Te Angawaru.�Cherished koro to many and great-koro to many more.��A service will be held tomorrow at 11am at home,
followed by a private cremation for immediate whānau at Te Rapa crematorium.

We had our time with you — now go and be with those who have been waiting patiently for you.
Moe mai rā 🤍

15/01/2026

Forever in our Hearts - Elaine Bernie Chell - 1945 - 2026

Elaine passed away peacefully on 2nd Jan 2026 at Radius Matua, Tauranga.

Beloved wife of Fred, cherished mother of Stephen, Alison and Carolyn, mother-in-law of Breton and Olwen.

Nans to Peter, Jessica and Riley.

At home now with the Lord Jesus.

A funeral service will be held at St. Peter's in the City, Tauranga, on 21st Jan at 11am.

13/01/2026

13/01/2026

Karaitiana Tamatea a longtime supporter of the Waka Ama Sprint Nationals at Lake Karapiro died on Saturday.

⬇ Read more below

11/01/2026

HE AITUA. Kua hinga te tōtara haemata o O Tawhiti Kaahu, o Waituhi.

Karaitiana “Mack” Tamatea, son of Jubilee and Pat Tamatea, passed away at 5pm today in the Waikato Hospital, surrounded by loved ones.

Mack - schooled in Turanga and an outstanding advocate in Education, especially Maori education from Wairarapa to Tauranga to the wider Waikato University catchment, along with outstanding leadership for Ngati Koroki Kahukura - will be sadly missed by friends, colleagues, many kura, Te Whare Wananga o Waikato, hapu, Iwi and loved ones.

Mack was also a staunch supporter of the Te Aitanga a Mahaki claims, mandating and ratification process and attended every Mahaki hui in the Waikato.

The whanau will have him at home tonight with close whanau members, only to have time with him.

Mack will eventually reach Maungatautari marae, where he will lie for the duration and then be buried in his urupa there at Maungatautari.

HE PANUI: Kia ora ano taatou. Mack is at his home now and tau. The whanau has asked for this time to be for them and their Ripaki/Tamatea and other close whanau to be with him.

Please respect this. Mack will lie here till 7am tomorrow morning (Monday 12th) and then, after Te Kura o Te Ata make his way back to Maungatautari marae with driveway bys to certain places to be locked in enroute to the marae.

But he will be back on Maungatautari marae on Monday morning and be in the hands of Ngati Koroki Kahukura and his Kara whanau for 2 nights and 2.5 days.

The funeral will be on Wednesday morning.

Nga mihi.

To leave a Tribute for our Whanau please follow the link below.
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10/01/2026

It is a privilege to care for Molly and support her whānau during such a difficult time.

You spent your years showing love to us all,

An aunty, a nan and a wife,

But being a mother to your 1 and only,

Was your proudest moment in life.

Your siblings, their kids and all the mokos,

Always knew that you were there,

Because even through darkness you showed us all,

That you would always care.

Your laughter your growlings and even your can,

Are memories we’ll all hold,

And as a whanau we promise you this,

That your memories will live on tenfold.

The sadness we feel as we sit here today,

And we all have our final cry,

Is something that will stay with all of us,

As we say our final goodbye

03/01/2026

Its with the greatest honor we get to take care of Isobel, who passed peacefully on her 90th birthday.
Much loved wife of the late Stephen (Bill). Loving Mother to Derek, Gordon and Barry. Adored Grandmother of Isabel, Stephen, Martin and Jasmine.

If you'd like to leave a tribute for Isabel or watch her service online please click on the link below

https://share.funeral.stream/YsSPn

31/12/2025

❤️🕊️ Kiri Te-Aroha Ashby

Sunrise: 16 May 1948

Sunset: 31 December 2025

Kua hinga te tōtara i te wao nui a Tāne.

A beloved woman has passed, leaving a legacy of love, strength, and aroha.

Kiri Te-Aroha Ashby passed away peacefully, surrounded by love.

Late Kiri Te-Aroha Ashby son’s:

Dellane Millard
Carwyn Millard
James Millard

She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by her whānau, friends, and all whose lives she touched.

Funeral Service Details

Saturday 03/01/2026 | 11:00 AM onwards

Oromahoe Marae

41 Porotu Road

Oromahoe, 0472

Haere rā e te rangatira. Haere atu rā ki te kāinga tūturu mō tātou katoa.

Moe mai rā i roto i te aroha me te rangimārie.

24/12/2025

As Christmas approaches, the team at Simplicity Funeral Home would like to extend our heartfelt wishes to you and your loved ones.

This time of year can be filled with joy, reflection, and togetherness, and for some, it can also be a time of remembrance. Wherever this season finds you, please know that our thoughts are with you.

We wish you a safe, peaceful, and happy holiday season, and we encourage everyone to take care while travelling and celebrating. May the New Year ahead bring health, comfort, and hope.

Thank you for allowing Simplicity Funeral Home to be part of our community. We look forward to continuing to serve with care and compassion in the year to come.

Warmest Christmas wishes and a safe New Year,

Simplicity Funeral Home