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CJ SMITH

2026 · Manawatū-Whanganui

Died 18 June 2026Posted 20 June 2026

SMITH, CJ Malcolm. Beloved son of David (Chopper) and Joanne Smith. Beloved brother of Zebariah and Kohaiti Smith (dec), Blake and Jaycee Te Kata, Danielle and Ethan Robertson. The best uncle to his many nieces and nephews, and the heartiest mate to all his bro's. You are missed beyond measure our CJ! Moe mai ra. Your whanau. CJ will be resting at the homestead until his Tangi. Friends and whanau are invited to attend CJ's Tangi at 1558 Parapara Road, Raetihi on Thursday 18 June 2026 at 10:00 am to be followed by interment at the Raetihi Cemetery.

Arranged by Dempsey & Forrest

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Raetihi Cemetery

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