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Te HARONGA Obituary
Te Harawira Turoa:
22.11.33 - 10.06.18
Kua hinga te totara nui i
te ngahere o Tane.
Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by whanau. Cherished husband of Echo (nee Retter). Beloved father of Pania and Rodger (Napier), Echo and Mark Bignall (Feilding), Erina and Kevin Carroll (Bunnythorpe), Raina and Stan Urwin (Tauranga), Tai (Wellington) Reihana and Karla (Palmerston North), Ngaere and Pere Durie (Papamoa) and Te Reo and Trish (Sydney). Devoted Papa to all his mokopuna. Dad is lying in state at Taumata o Te Ra Marae until 9.00am Tuesday and will then return to his ancestral home of Waimarama. Dad's service will be held at 11am, Thursday 14 June 2018, Waimarama Marae.
Memories and Condolences
for Te HARONGA
10 Entries
July 19, 2019
Kore te aroha e mutu i te matenga, ko ia tonu tr e kikini nei i te ngkau m te ke tonu atu...
June 18, 2018
So sorry to hear of Turoa's passing. He had a big influence on my childrens lives and they respected his advice and guidance.
Pam Jennings and family.
Toni Ferris (Hina)
June 13, 2018
Sending our heartfelt sympathy to the Haronga Whanau at this sad time. A true gentleman both on the softball diamond and on the basketball court where I spent many a Saturday morning or Friday night. Many great memories will live on. Arohamai to you all xox
June 13, 2018
Hi Reihana Geoff and I just want to pass on our best wishes to your family at the sad loss of your dad I did pass on the news to Malcolm but he already knew from your Facebook page. Sympathy from us all. Ainslie and Geoff Grey
Rauna and Brent Ngawhare/Richardson
June 13, 2018
To the Haronga Whanau
Brent and I are very sad to hear of Turoa's passing. Brent spent many years at the Palmerston North Hospital listening to your dad's advice. He also shared some stories of the times he spent in Hastings being told off as a boy by my grandfather. Thank you Turoa, you will be missed.
Moe mai ra e te rangatira, moe mai ra.
Sending you our love at this sad time.
Rauna and Brent Ngawhare-Richardson
June 13, 2018
To the Haronga Whanau
Brent and I are very sad to hear of Turoa's passing. Brent spent many years at the Palmerston North Hospital listening to your dad's advice. He also shared some stories of the times he spent in Hastings being told off as a boy by my grandfather. We were lucky to have met and shared these moments with him. Thank you Turoa, you will be missed dearly. Moe mai ra, moe mai ra e te rangatira.
Sending you our aroha at this sad time xox
Larry Moore
June 12, 2018
So sorry to hear of Turoa's passing I was a softball umpire with him in Palmerston North.
Always cared for the young softball players and was always looking after their welfare.
Rest in peace.
Larry Moore
June 12, 2018
Aroha to the Haronga Whanau,at this sad time....our hearts ache for you Echo and Tamariki...heapz of Aroha, Cockie and Whanau
Jo Padgett
June 12, 2018
All my love goes out to you all xx always in our hearts papa Turoa xx Jo and kids
Marie Sanders
June 12, 2018
Haere ra to my most "favourite Uncle." You were the most gentle man. Deepest sympathy to Echo and family.
Love to you all at such a sad time
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