Simply Funerals

05/02/2026

Gwendolyn Eileen Dale (Gwen) passed away peacefully at Arvida Cascades Resthome on 3rd February 2026 aged 81 years.
Wonderful wife of Evan, treasured mother of Lynette, Heather, Michael and Susanne. Mother-in-law of Stephen, Stuart and James. Cherished Gran of Charlotte, Juliet, Maia and Liam. She will be hugely missed. The family wishes to thank the staff at Cascades for their loving care of Gwen over the past six months of her life. A memorial to celebrate Gwen’s life will be held later in July, details to follow.

04/02/2026

Ena nanuma vinaka, eda nanuma tiko

Josese Barini Nayacakalou
Monday, 21 November 1960 – Monday, 2 February 2026
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Josese Nayacakalou, who left us peacefully at Hospice Waikato, surrounded by his loved ones.

Husband to Kelera, and a devoted father to Joe, Jioviliti, Sailasa, and Reginald. He was a proud grandfather whose love, gentleness, and wisdom will continue to guide his family and friends for years to come. His steady presence, generosity of spirit, and deep commitment to those he loved has left an enduring legacy.

Dad will be laying at home 2 Foxbury Court, Rototuna North till service day on Saturday. We welcome all family and friends to pay their respects to dad
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A Service of Celebration for Josese’s life will be held on:
Saturday, 7 February at 10:00 am
Venue: St. Johns Methodist Church, Hamilton East
Followed by burial at Hamilton City Council.

Vinaka.

28/01/2026

Mavis Amelia Reynolds
25th January 1927- Friday 23rd January 2026

Mavis passed away peacefully at Bupa St Andrews.

Wife of the late Bill Reynolds. Loved mother of 9, cherished and adored grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother to many.

A Service will be held
When: Friday, 30th January
Time: 2pm
Where: Simply Funeral Hamilton
449 Te Rapa Road
Followed by a private cremation at Te Rapa Crematorium.

To leave a tribute and watch the live stream on Friday please follow the link provided.

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21/01/2026

ORR, COLIN JOHN (CJ)

Passed away suddenly at home on 19 January 2026, aged 77 years. Best friend and dearly loved fiancé of Verna.

Father of Derek & Andrew, Granddad of Rochelle, Samantha, Melissa, Ella, Keisha, Cory, Sam & Emily and Great Granddad of Oscar, Alexis, Jack, Nixon & Alice.
Beloved eldest son of the late Harold & Marjorie and brother of Philippa & the late Denise (Anne), Laurence and Robyn.

A celebration of CJ’s life will be held at the Te Kauwhata Rugby Club 10:30am Saturday 24 January, followed by interment at the Waerenga Cemetery.

All communications to 43 Vineyard Road, RD2, Te Kauwhata 3782.

CJ your love, kindness and generosity will be forever remembered.

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.

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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.

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