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10/03/2026

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Miles Haywood. Yesterday the world lost a truly remarkable man, and we lost the centre of our family — our amazing dad, devoted husband, cherished granddad, brother, uncle, and a loyal friend to so many.

Miles fought bravely until the very end, passing peacefully in the early hours of this morning surrounded by Colleen, Kimmy, Kelly and Sarah. True to who he was, he kept us entertained right until his final moments, making us laugh even as his voice gently faded.

He was a man of incredible strength, stubborn determination, courage, and endless love. Anyone who knew Miles knew his drive, his humour, and his big heart. Those qualities will stay with us forever.

But what stands out most is the legacy he leaves behind — in his family, in the lives he touched, and in the love he gave so freely. That legacy will continue to live on long after today, in every story we tell, every laugh we share, and every memory we hold close.

We were so lucky to know him, to love him, and to be loved by him.

A celebration of Miles’ incredible life will be will be held on Friday 13 March at 11am at Our Lady Star of the Sea School Hall, Stella Maris Way (off Chapel Road, Northpark).
Afterwards, everyone is warmly invited to join us for light refreshments and to have a Lion Red cheers for Miles at the Pakuranga Bowling Club (451 Pakuranga Road).

A livestream and tribute page to leave your thoughts and memories will be available at … https://share.funeral.stream/vFwxQ

Rest easy, Dad. We love you always.

Up the Wahs! 💙

08/03/2026

It is with the greatest honor that we have the ability to take care of

Pieter Karel Johannes Venter
Sunday, the 21st of January 1973 - Tuesday, the 24th of February 2026

Pieter Karel Johannes Venter passed away at Waikato Hospital surrounded by his loved ones.

On behalf of Louisa (Wife), Eduan (Son), Tané (Daughter), PK (Dad), Nellie (Mum), Rynhard (brother), Sanette (sister), we want to say thank you from the depths of our hearts.

Thank you for every Scripture shared, every gentle word of prayer, every message of sympathy, every encouragement, and every sincere act of care. Your love has carried us through hours that were too heavy to bear alone.

We are deeply grateful for the honour, respect, and love with which you have remembered our beloved Pieter. It comforts us to know that he lived not only in our hearts, but in yours as well. We can see that his beautiful and genuine life has left a deep and lasting imprint on the pages of your souls.

We share this loss with you. The absence is great — but so is the legacy of love he leaves behind.

We pray that the same peace that surpasses all understanding, and the gentle comfort of YaHUah’s presence, will surround and uphold each one of you during this time.

Love one another. Hold each other close. Spend precious time with your loved ones. Speak the words that live in your heart to those who are dear to you — because time is fragile, precious, and only on loan.

A Service will be held at Friday, 13th March at 12:00 pm.

Followed by the burial at Pyes Pa Cemetery, Tauranga.

To leave a tribute and watch the live stream on Friday, please follow the link provided - https://www.simplyfunerals.co.nz/funerals/-tributes?funeral=6GLxx

05/03/2026

It is with great sadness & heartbreak that we announce the passing of Our Late Mrs Rona Toki.
Sunrise, 30th January 1950 to Sunset, 3rd March 2026

She will be remembered for her kind heart, colourful hair and bright beautiful smile.
Beloved Nan, Sister, aunty & friend.

On Saturday 7th March at 3:00pm an intimate service will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery, Whakatane. Followed by Rona’s burial.

Please keep sharing your favourite memories of Our Rona. Forever in our hearts.

If you would like to koha please see below more details -

NZ whaanau: Dion Bartosh
38-9017-0314760-02

Australia Whaanau: R L Te Huia
BSB 733-695 Acct 710137

Nga Mihi🤍

01/03/2026

Some incredible photos of a custom made Casket for
Our Late Glenn Irvine!

25/02/2026

Glenn Malcolm Keith Irvine Sunday, the 21st of June 1967 - Saturday, the 21st of February 2026

Glenn Malcolm Keith Irvine passed away at the Tauranga Hospital. Surrounded by love in his final days, he quietly found peace with his Heavenly Father.

Loved dearly by his family, Mum; Denice Turner, Father; John Irvine, Sons; Jayden, William, Thomas& Daughters; Ruby and Makayla

A Service will be held at Friday, 27th February at 10:00 am.

Followed by the burial at Tauranga Pyes Pa Cemetery.

To leave a tribute and watch the live stream on Friday, please follow the link -
https://www.simplyfunerals.co.nz/funerals/-tributes?funeral=ZW75j

21/02/2026

Save the date!

Sunday 22nd February
From 10am - till 2pm

We are having an Open Day!!!
We cant wait to meet the kind & friendly people of Cambridge!

19/02/2026

Norman Jøker Lambertsen

4th May 1934 - 7th February 2026

Farewell to Dad, the Viking, gardener, project planner and TV Norm.

Thanks for always being a wonderful Morfar (grandfather) to Natalia and Torben.

You are at peace now after a short illness. Love you
heaps. Together forever with Mum.

A farewell service for Norman will be held at 11am on Saturday 28th February at Hamilton Park Cemetery, Newstead. All welcome.

18/02/2026

It comes with great honour that we were able to take care of Our Late Baby Kianu Te Autahi Hiriako Muru-Walters.

Saturday, the 14th of February 2026 - Saturday, the 14th of February 2026

Kianu Te Autahi Hiriako Muru-Walters passed away at Waikato Hospital surrounded by his loving, caring & supportive whanau.
Beloved Son of Alatea Pepi-Muru and Jahvon Walters.

A Service will be held on Wednesday, 18th February at 12pm at Mai Uenuku Ki Te Whenua Marae.
Followed by the burial at Taupiri Maunga Urupa.

Aroha Mutunga Kore
Nga Mihi 🕊️🤍

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.

https://www.simplyfunerals.co.nz/funerals/-tributes?funeral=QpreV

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