South Taranaki Funeral Services
268 High Street, Hawera, Taranaki 4610, Hāwera, Taranaki, 4610
Recent notices
Kathleen WHYTE
2026 · Taranaki
Passed away peacefully at Trinity Rest Home, Hawera on Friday 18th September 2026, following a long fight with dementia. Aged 88 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Roger and Diane, Jeanette and Michael How, and Christine Weller. Cherished Nan of Jared and Courtney, Aaron and Jenna, Bec and Brad, and Jenna, and her 7 Great-Grandchildren. A service to celebrate Kath will be held in the South Taranaki funeral Services Chapel, 268 High Street, Hawera, on Thursday 24th September 2026, at 11.00am. All messages to the Whyte family can be sent to PO Box 183, Hawera. In accordance with the families wishes in lieu of flowers a donation can be made to South Taranaki Hospice. For those wishing to attend the service by webcast can do so at www.southtaranakifunerals.co.nz/tributes
Marion HALL
Taranaki
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Loved mother of Shayne, and Raniera. Loved Kuia of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Marion will be sadly missed by her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and friends. A service to celebrate Marion's life will be held in the South Taranaki Funeral Services Chapel, 268 High Street, Hawera. On Wednesday 23rd September at 11.00am. Followed by a burial at Manaia Cemetery.
Colleen HOCKLY
2026 · Taranaki
Colleen passed away peacefully after a short illness on 27th August 2026, aged 79. Dearly loved wife of John, and much loved mother and mother-in-law of Maree and Philip, Craig and Deanne, and the late Brendan. Adored Nana to Brad, Jaymee and Kade, Lara and Ryan, and their partners, and loving great-Nana of George. A service to celebrate the life of Colleen will be held in the South Taranaki Funeral Services Chapel, 268 High Street, Hawera, on Tuesday 1st September at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation. For those wishing to attend the service by webcast can do so at www.southtaranakifunerals.co.nz/tributes All communications addressed to the family of Colleen Hockly, c/- PO Box 183, Hawera 4640.