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Willetts Funeral Services Ltd,
HELPING CELEBRATE LIFE SINCE 1990 in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Our premises is located at 21 King Street, Kopeopeo, Whakatane.

Our company has a well-established and trusted name in the Funeral Industry. Willetts Funeral Services has been in business since 1990 covering the Eastern Bay of Plenty and New Zealand. Our Chapel seats 120 comfortably and for larger services we open up the back of the chapel, seating a further 100 people. The chapel is fully air conditioned and is spacious and comfortable with high quality sound equipment and a digital projector for photo presentations, an electric organ and video facilities to record the service. For family members that are unable to attend, We have available a live Funeral Streaming Service. Due to different reasons, sometimes family or friends may not be able to attend the funeral but now with the latest technology we are able to offer a Funeral Streaming service, the next best thing to being there. We are fully wheelchair friendly with a ramp at the rear of the chapel allowing access to the adjoining lounge, kitchen area and bathrooms. Our reception lounge and kitchen provides a place for light refreshments following the service. We also have two private family rooms.

12/11/2025

Remembering Bryan Ferguson McNaught
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McNAUGHT Bryan Ferguson (Boots)

On Wednesday 12th November 2025, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife and family, in his 84th year.

Loving husband and soulmate of Cini. Cherished father and father in law of Michelle and Roger Adams, Steven McNaught (Brisbane), Dean Falkner (Perth), Amanda and Tomi Haverinen (Finland). Loving grandfather to Joshua, Sarah, Tom, Hugo, Aleksis, Akseli and Sebastian, and cherished Mighty Pop to his 10 great grandchildren. Loved brother of Anne and Pat Rowlands (deceased), Mary and Bill Osborne, John and the late Robyn, Robbie (deceased) and Lea Doughty.

A celebration of Boots’ life will be held at the Liberty Church, Wairaka Road, Whakatane on Saturday 15th November at 1pm followed by a private cremation.

In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to EBOP Hospice, and may be left at the service.

Communications please to the McNaught family C/- PO Box 2070 Whakatane or online at willettsfuneralservices.co.nz

11/11/2025

Remembering Gladys Marjorie Brooks
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Brooks, Gladys Marjorie (Ma). On Saturday, 8 November 2025, peacefully with family at Golden Pond Rest Home, Whakatane, aged 104 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Edward and Alton. Mother of the late Nooneen and Pauline (Paula). Grandmother to Donna, Kim, Cheryl, Jay, Debra, Paul, Timothy, Patrick, Tania and the late John. Great Grandmother and great great Grandmother to many. A special thanks to the team at Golden Pond for all the care, support, compassion and love that they shared with Gladys.
In accordance with family wishes, a private cremation has been held. A private memorial service will be held in Australia at a later date. Communications to the Brooks family, C/- PO Box 2070, Whakatane, 3159 or online at willettsfuneralservices.co.nz

11/11/2025

Remembering Loris Shirley Hastie
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HASTIE, Loris Shirley (Aunty).

On Sunday, the 9th of November 2025 passed away, surrounded by family, aged 63.
Adored wife of Nigel Hastie. Beloved mother of Cassandra and Kiel and Bradley and Charlotte. Cherished nanny Loris of Leila and Abel.

She was loved and will be missed by all who knew her.

A celebration of life for Loris will be held at the Whakatane Baptist Church, 67 Keepa Road, Whakatane at 10:30am on Friday 14th of November followed by a private cremation.

Please dress as Loris would expect you, colour is encouraged.

In lieu of Flowers, please consider donations to The Whakatane Kiwi Trust.

The service will be livestreamed from the link below:
https://www.willettsfuneralservices.co.nz/view-mobile-funeral-stream/

Communications please to the Hastie family, C/- PO Box 2070, Whakatane or online at willettsfuneralservices.co.nz

11/11/2025

Remembering Michelle Susan Vaughan
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Vaughan, Michelle Susan. On Monday, 10 November 2025 aged 65 years, peacefully at home surrounded by family after living bravely with cancer. Dearly loved wife of Owen. Adored, strong Mother of Megan and Justin, and Warwick. Beloved daughter of Jean and the late Peter Gates. Loving Grama of Melissa, Demi, Kolton, Saoirse and Grandog Oreo. A private cremation will be held at the Whakatane Crematorium. An informal celebration of Michelle’s life will be held at 64a Salonika Street, Whakatane from 1pm Thursday 13th November. In lieu of flowers, donations in Michelle's memory would be appreciated to Cancer Society or EBOP Hospice.
Communications to the Vaughan family, C/- PO Box 2070 Whakatane, 3159 or online at willettsfuneralservices.co.nz.

10/11/2025

Remembering Roger Vivian Peck
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PECK, Roger Vivian. On Tuesday, 4 November 2025, peacefully at Whakatane Hospital aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Joan for 65 years. Much loved Dad of Alan and Debbie, and Sharon and Jack Turner. Adored Grandad to Kimberly and Taylor Cox.
Walk slowly to those Heavenly gates above, so that one day, one by one our family chain will link up and never part again.
A memorial service to celebrate Roger's life will be held at Willetts Funeral Services, 21 King Street, Whakatane on Saturday 15th November at 2pm. Communications to the Peck family, C/- PO Box 2070 Whakatane, 3159 or online at willettsfuneralservices.co.nz.

10/11/2025

Remembering Parekura Hei Puha
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HE AITUA: Kua hinga a Parekura Hei Puha (Pearl)

20/7/1940- 09/11/25
85 ōna tau.

Dearly loved wife of Ted Hay. Mother and mother in law to Te Waaka (dec) and Denise, Atawhai (dec) and Lindsay, and Waiheke and Gina. Nanny to her mokopuna and mokouna tuarua.
Daughter of Paratene and Atawhai Paora
Sister and sister in law to
Paratene (Pop) and Joanne, Waikohu (Jim) and Cathy (dec), Betty and Matt (dec) Rawiri (dec) and Catherine, Musso (dec) and Hariata, Eva and Wes..
Loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews..

Pearl is currently at her sons home at 259 Crooked Road, Woodlands, Opotiki

Whanau and friends are welcome to come and pay their respects…

Funeral details are as follows…Wednesday, Nov 12
10am service at 259 Crooked Road, Woodlands, Opotiki
11am leave for crematorium
12pm service at Whakatane Crematorium…

The whanau invite you thereafter to join them for Hakari at 259 Crooked Road, Opotiki…
Communications to the Puha family, C/- PO Box 2070 Whakatane, 3159 or online at willettsfuneralservices.co.nz.

10/11/2025

Remembering Kelvin Rex Delahunty
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Delahunty, Kelvin Rex (Kel). On Wednesday, 5 November 2025, peacefully aged 88 years. Loved Father of Philip(d), Stephen(D), Bryan(D), Denise and Sandy. Grandfather and great grandfather. A special thanks to the team at Sheaffs for all your care and support. In accordance with Kel's wishes a private cremation has been held. Communications to the Delahunty family, C/- PO Box 2070 Whakatane, 3159 or online at willettsfuneralservices.co.nz.

10/11/2025

Remembering Moira Elaine Cameron
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Cameron, Moira Elaine (nee Drake). Our beautiful Mum, affectionately known as Elaine passed away peacefully on the 6th November 2025. Elaine was wife of the late Fraser and cherished mum of Shona, Stuart, Darryl (deceased), Mary-Anne, and Vivienne. Loved mother-in-law to Jeff, Irene, Rhys and Butch (deceased). Dearly adored nana of 11 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
Honouring Elaine's wishes a celebration of her life will be held at her favourite venue, the Opotiki RSA, 103 St John Street, Opotiki, on Friday, 14 November at 1pm, followed by private cremation. Communications to the Cameron family, C/- PO Box 2070 Whakatane, 3159 or online at willettsfuneralservices.co.nz

09/11/2025

Remembering Neville Thomas Delahunty
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Delahunty, Neville Thomas. On Friday, 7 November 2025, peacefully at Golden Pond Private Hospital aged 87 years.
Eldest son of the late Arnold and Irene Delahunty.
Oldest brother of Fred and Ronla, Ivan and Connie, Barry and Judith, Arthur and Dianne, Ken and Cheryl.
Uncle and a wonderful friend to many. Will be sadly missed. A celebration of Neville's life will be held in St Peter Chanel Catholic Church, 125 King Street, Whakatane, on Wednesday 12th November at 11am, followed by private cremation. Communications to the Delahunty family, C/- PO Box 2070 Whakatane, 3159 or online at willettsfuneralservices.co.nz.

09/11/2025

Remembering Rebecca Cheree Wells
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Wells, Rebecca Cheree (Bec). On Friday 7th November 2025, peacefully surrounded by family, aged 38 years. Dearly loved daughter of Judith and John and cherished sister of Ivor, Mark, Melanie, Beth and Ian. Much loved by her many friends and extended family.
A commemorative farewell will be held in the Whakatane Crematorium Chapel, Ohope Road, Whakatane, on Monday, 10 November at 11am, followed by private cremation. Communications to the Wells family, C/- PO Box 2070 Whakatane, 3159 or online at willettsfuneralservices.co.nz

05/11/2025

Remembering James Hohia Riini
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Taku manawa e kakapa nei. E kakapa ana ki ngā whetū, ki te marama, ka tau nei ki te rua. Kātahi au ka kite i te hē. Kātahi au ka kite i te mate.

James (Jimmy) Hohia RIINI
5/5/1957 - 5/11/2025

Pāpā of Holly and Troy , Tāne, Naughton and Tem.

Husband of Yvonne. Stepdad of Nick, Todd, Amber and Clare.

Loved eldest brother of Giles (deceased) Katie, Ngatai, Siri (deceased) Simon (deceased) and Moana.

Dearly loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews and his many cousins.
Much loved Koro of all his mokopuna and tuarua.

Jimmy passed suddenly this morning at his daughter’s home in Kawerau. He will be on his way to Willetts soon and will return to his daughter’s place for tonight. We respectfully ask that only immediate whānau come to the whare.

Tomorrow morning (6 November) Jimmy will leave Kawerau for Te Rewarewa Marae in Ruatoki at 10am

Koha to the whānau can be made to:

Holly Riini
Kiwi bank
38-9018-0689118-00

Moe mai e te pāpā, i te aumārire o te pō nui, o te pō roa, i te moenga tē whakaarahia. E kore koe e tawhiti i ō mātau whakaaro i tēnei rā, ā, haere ake nei.

04/11/2025

Remembrance Service 2025

Sands of Time

Wednesday, 10th December, 7pm

As the tides ebb and flow, so too do our memories of those we love and miss.
If you’ve lost a loved one, we warmly invite you to join us for our annual Remembrance Service on Wednesday, 10th December at 7pm, in our chapel.

This will be a gentle time to reflect, remember, and celebrate the lives of those who are no longer with us, yet remain such a cherished part of who we are. Whether your loss is recent or from years past, you are very welcome to come and share in this time — and light a candle in memory of your loved one(s).

Candles will be provided for everyone, but you are welcome to bring your own personalised candle if you wish.
After the service, you are welcome to stay and share a light supper together — a time to talk, remember, and find comfort in community.

There is no cost to attend; this evening is our way of giving back to the community and re-connecting with the families who have been entrusted into our care. If you have lost someone in the past year, you may receive a personal invitation, but everyone is welcome, whether or not you have used our services.

Though the tides may change and the sands of time may shift.... the love remains.

Address

21 King Street Kopeopeo
Whakatane
3159

Telephone

+6473071111

Website

http://www.willettsfuneralservices.co.nz/

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Our company has a well-established and trusted name in the Funeral Industry. Willetts Funeral Services has been in business since 1990 covering the Eastern Bay of Plenty and New Zealand. Our premises is located at 21 King Street, Kopeopeo, Whakatane. Our Chapel seats 120 comfortably and for larger services we open up the back of the chapel, seating a further 100 people. The chapel is fully air conditioned and is spacious and comfortable with high quality sound equipment and a digital projector for photo presentations, an electric organ and video facilities to record the service. For family members that are unable to attend, We have available a live Funeral Streaming Service. Due to different reasons, sometimes family or friends may not be able to attend the funeral but now with the latest technology we are able to offer a Funeral Streaming service, the next best thing to being there. We are fully wheelchair friendly with a ramp at the rear of the chapel allowing access to the adjoining lounge, kitchen area and bathroom. Our reception lounge and kitchen provides a place for light refreshments following the service.

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