On 20 July 2025 peacefully in Wellington, aged 65 years.
Loved daughter of the late Hine and Tuka Kumeroa.
Loved partner of the late Hirama Kahotea.
Former wife of Kapene Te Amo.
Much loved Mum and mother in law of Kiri and David, Missy Lu and Dwayne, Sonny and Teresa, Kylie and Joey, Cherith, Javan and Niata.
Dearly loved Nan of Kiana, Kaia, Kingston; Harmoney, Rosie, Kharlin, Phoenix, Manaaki;  Tyrell, Aaniyah; Malachi; Gio, Harlow; Cruz, Kiara, Cyrus, Kaio; Nia-Mysten; Lania-Rose, Nachoby-Jae, Nikoia-Ioane, Nukutaimemeha, Milana, and Kaia.
A loved great Nan of Tawera, Tukaha, and Puku.
Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Sharmaine’s life at 12 Holyoake Street, Whanganui on Friday 25 July 2025 at 11.00am to be followed by interment In the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Dempsey & Forrest
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