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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.

03/12/2025

Remembering Mary Marjorie Skiffington
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Skiffington, Mary Marjorie. On Monday 1 December 2025, peacefully at The Gardens, Rotorua aged 103. Dearly loved wife of the late Rollie.
Loved mother of John, Paul, Suzanne (deceased) and cherished mother in law of Evon, Lorraine (deceased) and Janice.
Adored grandmother of Richard, Rachell, Karen, David, Jamie, Hayden and Matthew.
Precious Great Grandmother to 11 and Great Great Grandmother to 10.
Close friend to many and loved by all.
Deep in our hearts a memory is kept, of one that we love and will never forget.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Peter Chanel Catholic Church, 125 King Street, Whakatane, on Friday, 5 December at 11am, followed by a burial at Hillcrest Cemetery, Ohope Road, Whakatane. Communications to the Skiffington family, C/- PO Box 2070 Whakatane, 3159 or online at willettsfuneralservices.co.nz

01/12/2025

Remembering Christopher Ronald Dixon
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Dixon, Christopher Ronald (Chris). On Saturday, 29 November 2025, peacefully at Tauranga Hospital surrounded by family aged 65 years. Dearly loved Husband of Wendy. Loved Father of Jonathan (d), Ben, Daniel, Matt and Nathan.Loved Father inlaw of Jette, Adele and Anna.Loving Poppa to Toby, Navy, Daisy, Ivy, Viona and James. Rev 21:3,4 A memorial service will be held at a later date. Communications to the Dixon family, C/- PO Box 2070 Whakatane, 3159 or online at willettsfuneralservices.co.nz.

01/12/2025

Remembering Ian Thomas Rawlinson
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Rawlinson, Ian Thomas. It is with deep sorrow the family of Ian announce his passing on Sunday 30th November 2025, peacefully at Whakatane Hospital aged 85.
Loving husband of 61 years to Janice. Beloved father and father-in-law to Keith and Kerry, Irene and Paul, Carol and Chris, Scott and Moana, Lesley and Tom. Cherished Grandad to Lateisha, Isabella, Oliver, Renee and Nate; Amy; Michael and Jessica; Brooklyn and Wyatt; Kylie and Reece.
In accordance with Ian’s wishes a private cremation has been held.
A celebration of his life will be at his home 663 Western Drain Road, Awakeri on Sunday 7th December at 1pm.
In lieu of flowers donations to St Johns Whakatane would be welcomed.
He will be dearly missed by whanau/family and friends.
Communications to the Rawlinson family, C/- PO Box 2070 Whakatane, 3159 or online at willettsfuneralservices.co.nz.

30/11/2025

Remembering Henry Raymond Hill
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Henry Raymond HILL ‘Ray’

Hatched - 13th February 1945
Gone Fishing – 30th November 2025

It is with great sadness we would like to announce the peaceful passing of Ray, with his family surrounding him. After kicking cancers backside for 38 years, he’s decided it’s time to go fishing.

Dearly loved husband of Heather for 58 years. Beloved father and father in law of Brett and Fi, Tracey and Gavin, Shelley and Steve. Grandfather of 6, great-grandfather of 4.5 (one not quite hatched yet) plus several ‘ring-ins’
Deeply loved brother of Marlene and Danny (dec), Margaret (dec), Mervyn (dec), Glenda (dec) and Warren (dec), Peter, and Bev. Brother in law of Graham and Kay, Jinny and Glenn. Will be greatly missed by all the whanau.

Ray will be laying at 350 Hallett Road, Otakiri, but his family ask that this be a private time for them to say their goodbyes to Ray.

A public celebration of his life will be held at the same address on Wednesday 3rd December at 11am followed by a private cremation.

In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to the angels at EBOP Hospice.

29/11/2025

Remembering Royce Edward Selwyn
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SELWYN, Royce Edward
9th March 1940 – 27th November 2025
Peacefully passed away on Thursday 27th November 2025 at Whakatāne Hospital, aged 85 years.
Dearly loved husband of the late Lineas (Lin). Cherished brother and brother-in-law, treasured uncle and loyal whananunga and friend to all, Royce will be dearly missed by all.
Royce will lay at home in Whakatāne until Monday 1st December. A service will be held at 9am at his home, before travelling home to Taumarunui for a service at 2pm at Taumarunui New Cemetery, North End Golf Road.
Following the service, whānau and friends are invited to the Taumarunui RSA, Marae Street, for light refreshments and to share stories of our beloved Royce.
Messages to the Selwyn whānau may be sent to PO Box 2070, Whakatane 3159 or submitted online at willetsfuneralservices.co.nz.
Moe mai e te tapu, takoto mai e te kuru pounamu.
Kia tohia koe ki te tohi nuku ki te tohi rangi ki te tohi roimata.
Kia kōmiria ki roto i a koe te kii tūhono i a tātou mo ake tonu.
Pōkaia ki te waimanawa o ngā tīpuna, tāpaea ki ngā atua o te ao tukupū.
Ko te pou tēnei, ko te pouhere, ko te poutokomanawa, te tau o taku ate, te raukura o taku tīpare.
Rere atu rā e te manu hōkioi, rere atu rā ki te tauranga.
Whāno, whāno, haramai te toki.
Haumi e, Hui e, Tāiki e

27/11/2025

BEREAVEMENT THANKS

Vaughan, Michelle Susan. Michelle’s family wish to sincerely thank all those who supported us by sending flowers, baking, letters and cards during the loss of a very special person.
Thank you to all those who attended her celebration of life and helped us celebrate the life of someone so very dear to us. As many addresses are unknown, please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.T

27/11/2025

Remembering Raewyn Clare Bond
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Bond, Raewyn Clare on Wednesday 26th November 2025, at Whakatane Hospital aged 62 years. Loving Mother to Joshua and Dominique. Adored by her granddaughter Kiara. Sister to Sheryl, Terry, and Lynn. Daughter of Maureen and George. A celebration of Raewyn's life will be held in Willetts Funeral Services Chapel, 21 King Street, Whakatane, on Saturday 29th November at 11am, followed by private cremation. Communications to the Bond family, C/- PO Box 2070 Whakatane, 3159 or online at willettsfuneralservices.co.nz.

24/11/2025

Remembering William Reuben Wardlaw
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WARDLAW William Reuben (Bill), suddenly on Saturday 22nd November 2025, in his 90th year. Devoted husband of Diana. Loved dad and father-in-law Vivianne, Les and Karina, Quentin and Brenda. Loved grand dad of Oralee, Danielle, Mia and Izaiah. Great grand dad of Krystal, Jasmine, Charlotte, Dominic, Jacob, Rhylee, Dallas and Maia. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held on Thursday 27th November 2025, in the Chapel of Willetts Funeral Services, 21 King Street, Whakatane at 11am followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Whakatane R.S.A or can be left at the service. All communications to the Wardlaw family C/- PO Box 2070 or online at willettsfuneralservices.co.nz

21/11/2025

Remembering Lydia Taana
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Taana, Lydia. On Thursday, 20th November 2025, peacefully at home with family by her side, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bert. Cherished mother of Maroha, Tutere “Toot”(D), and Andrew. Loved daughter of the late William and Ann Wallace. Loved sister of Ted(D), Tom(D), June(D), William, Lance, Vern, Vaughan, and Jessica.
A special thanks to the Hospice team for all their care and support.
Lydia is laying at home and will travel to Rangitihi Marae, Marae Lane, Matata, on Sunday 23rd November for 11am, where Lydia’s life will be celebrated, thereafter to the Rangitihi Urupa on Monday 24th November for burial. Communications to the Taana family, C/- PO Box 2070 Whakatane, 3159 or online at willettsfuneralservices.co.nz

20/11/2025

KAWERAU ROTARY DUCK RACE 2025

We are proud, excited, and feeling hopeful to have a corporate sponsor duck in the 2025 Kawerau Rotary Duck Race. See our Director Duck attached.
Get along tomorrow and support this awesome event at Prideaux Park, Kawerau.

Event Briefing at 10:15am at the Rotary Tent.
Little Yellow Ducks heat one starts at 10:30am.
Heats 2 and 3 will follow when the stream is clear after each heat.
The first 10 little yellow ducks out of each heat will go into the final race of the day to win the first prize of $500!!!.

Corporate Duck Race will start at 11:30ish followed by the grand final Little Yellow Duck race.

Your community, our community, have a great weekend, from the team at Willetts.

16/11/2025

Congratulations to Steve and all the recipients at the Whakatane Volunteer Fire Brigade honours night on Saturday!
Steve received a 2 year bar at the Whakatane Volunteer Fire Brigade honours night, totalling 23 years of service.

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21 King Street Kopeopeo
Whakatane
3159

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+6473071111

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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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