Gentle Touch Funeral Services

10/12/2025

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03/12/2025

At Christmas time we gather,
With lights soft, warm and clear,
And hold in heart the loved ones
We're missing most this year.

Their stories shape our whanau,
Their aroha still remains,
A quiet strength that lingers,
Through sunshine, storms and rains.

So as the season settles,
May peace surround your days
A moment's calm, a breath of hope
And comfort in small ways.

24/11/2025

24/11/2025

ANDERSON, David Christie,
It is with great sadness we wish to advise that David passed away peacefully on 16th of November 2025 surrounded by his family. A private cremation has already taken place. Beloved husband of Wendy. Loving father of Gillian, Madeleine and Charlotte. Much loved grandpa of Finnian and Alexander. Loved friend and in-law of Fergus, Vince and Tom.
Any messages for the family please send C/O Gentle Touch Funeral Services PO Box 2610 Hastings.

11/11/2025

Gone from our days, held in our hearts forever

Andranida Mawson
"Nayda"
16th January 1950 - 6th November 2025
Passed away peacefully.

A service to celebrate and honour Nayda's life will be held on Thursday the 13th of November 2pm at the Hastings Crematorium Chapel, Orchard Road Hastings.

11/11/2025

A beautiful photo of Hideko and her husband.
You will be greatly missed Hideko.
Rest easy

09/11/2025

Forever in our hearts
Colin Kora Brown
25th May 1937 - 8th November 2025

Tangihanga Details:

Monday 10th November 2025
Colin will lay at home 1019 Beattie Street, Hastings
Everyone is welcome to come and pay their respects from
11am-2pm
5pm – Church service
Following Poroporoaki

Tuesday 11th November 2025
Nehu
11am - Tangi Service will be held at home 1019 Beattie Street, Hastings

Then Whanau will be taking Colin to his final resting place at
Te Aute Cemetery (Pukehou Urupa)
Boundary Road, Central Hawke's Bay District, Hawke's Bay, 4276
for burial.

Koha Details as follows
Name- D E Brown
Bank- ASB
Number- 12-3145-0270558-50

09/11/2025

We sadly announce the passing of our Dad.
Colin Kora Brown

Sunrise - 25th May 1937
Sunset - 8th November 2025

Passed away peacefully.

Loved Father of Taini, George, Patrick, Stephen, Michael, Dion, Damien, Julian (dec)

Son of the late Hamoiterangi Brown (nee Te Purei) and Tamihana Brown.

Brother of Robert (dec), Pani (dec) and Rangi (dec)

Koro to his many moko's and mokomoko's.

Dad will be lying at home at 1019 Beattie St, Hastings tonight 9th November- JUST IMMEDIATE WHANAU ONLY PLEASE.

Tangi details are to follow-

Koha details as followed
Name: Mr D E Brown
Bank: ASB 12-3145-0270558-50

Thank you all whanau for your love and support at this sad time.