Ka mihi aroha
This year has already seen the passing of several kaumātua/loved ones and today as I write there is more sad news for whānau in Bluff. Those we remember include tangihanga held here at Ōtākou, Rāmarama Pratt, Rei Owens, Matenga Taiaroa and Jim Hanson.
Ōtākou whānau joined with Puketeraki to farewell Dorothy Te Mahana Walsh, with Ōtākou branch of Wātene Māori in support as well as the tangi of Matenga at Ōtākou. We have joined in spirit with our whānau for the memorial of all those who died in the earthquake especially our Kāi Tahu whānau in Ōtautahi on 22 February 2011.
Kei konā te aroha me te whakaaro, with love and deepest sympathy for all whānau during these difficult days.
Matenga Taiaroa 10 March 1934 – 25 February 2016.
Rāmarama Olivia Pratt (née Ellison), 12 June 1946 – 31 December 2015.
Rei Olivia Atawhai Owens (née Taiaroa), 1 October 1932 – 1 February 2016.
Rā whānau
Kā mihi nui i tō rā whānau, wishing you many happy returns of the day.
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