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GALLOWAY, Jean Margaret

Wife of the late John. Loved mother of Ann, John, Tim, Pru and grandmother of Kat and Callum. A private family burial has been held as Jean requested. ...

GRAHAM, John Wilfred

A Requiem Mass for John will be held at Our Lady of Kapiti Catholic Church, 1 Presentation Way, Paraparaumu, on Monday 26th January at 11:00am, and then a private cremation in Waikanae. Messages to the family c/- PO Box 300, Waikanae 5250. ...

MITCHELL, Frank Kaye

Kaye’s vigil will be held on Friday 16th to Sunday 18th January between 9am and 5pm at Waikanae Funeral Home, 17 Parata Street, Waikanae. You are welcome to pay your respects to Kaye during those times. This will be followed by a private cremation. Messages to the family may be sent c/- PO Box 300, Waikanae 5250. ...

SUNDERLAND, Graeme Nelson

Funeral service to be held Friday 23rd January at 11.00am at Coast Community Church, 57 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu. Food provided after the service. Family only burial later in the afternoon. Great is Thy Faithfulness. ...

RITCHIE, Douglas Stewart “Doug”

In keeping with family wishes, a private farewell was held in Waikanae. ...

COSSAR, Paul

In keeping with Paul’s wishes, a private service has been held. ...

COOPER, Avis

A family service to celebrate Avis’ life will be held at Kaitawa Crematorium Chapel, Ngarara Road, Waikanae, on Friday 9th January 2026, at 11:00am. ...

THOMPSON, Kenneth Owen CBE, LVO, QPM

At Kenneth’s request a private cremation has taken place. Thank you to the wonderful staff at Ward 5 South. ...

TAEPA, Hohepa

Hohepa will lie at Whakarongotai Marae, 2/4 Mahara Lane, Waikanae from Friday, 26th December 2025. A final service will be held at the marae on Sunday, 28th December 2025, at 11:00am, followed by burial at Waikanae Cemetery, 130 Ngarara Road, Waikanae. Loved and respected by all who know him. ...

COOPER, Gary Desmond

A service to celebrate the life of Super Duper Gary Cooper will be held at Cedarwood, 17 Parata Street, Waikanae, on Monday, 29 December 2025, at 2pm, followed by private cremation. ...