Funeral Notices

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Date of passing: Monday, 04 May 2026
Service date and time: 11:00 AM Thursday, 07 May, 2026
Service venue: Te Tikanga Marae - (Tokorangi) Halcombe

Passed away on Monday 4th May 2026 after a long illness.
At peace at last”
Son of the late Rangitawhana and Mariana Chase, (nee Iwikau).
Mokopuna of the late Maraenui Iwikau and Parahi Bennett, and Erina Tamara and Henare Teehi.
Much loved Dad of Lisa, and Bryant and Rochelle (Tokorangi) and a loved Koro Da of Mareana, Blake, Max and Ben.
Loved brother of Rich, Lyall, Gary, Rita, Hara, Pop, and Bill.
A loved brother-in-law and beloved uncle to the Cleaver clan. 
Sincere thanks to Adam and his fantastic team at Kowhainui Rest home and the ATR ward of Whanganui Hospital (2015) and the in-house Physiotherapy team.
"Gone on his last muster on his hoiho with Herc and all his Kuri”
Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Snow’s life at Te Tikanga Marae, (Tokorangi) Halcombe on Thursday 7th May, 2026 at 11.00am to be followed by interment in the Te Tikanga Urupa.

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