Simplicity Funeral Home

07/10/2026

We are going to miss you Mr Spellman 💔❤️🕊️🪶

Ka rere te korimako i te rangi pōkēao
Kua kāpō ōna karu i a Hinekohu
Ka ngau a Hine Takurua ki tōna poho
Ka piki, ka tau ki runga i a Taranaki
Ka tangi apakura atu rā, kei hea rā koe?

Kua riro atu rā te mokopuna o Ngāti Maruwharanui, o te moutere o Mangaia ki tua o te ārai. Kei reira ō tīpuna e whanga mai ana ki a koe, kawea ai ki tō okiokinga roa.

Waiho mātou te hunga ora e rurutu nei te roimata, te tangi hotuhotu o te manawa. Mā mātou ō wawata e kōkiri, kia kore ai e ngaro. E te kōtuku rerenga tahi, haere atu rā.

It is with immense sadness that we acknowledge the sudden passing of Pat Spellman. A treasured and much-loved member of the Touch community, who dedicated years towards the growth and success of Pacific Cup Touch, Māori Touch NZ and Touch New Zealand

A trusted friend and mentor, and a tireless advocate for the touch community – his mahi will leave an everlasting legacy in Aotearoa and across the Pacific. An irreplaceable figure who will be dearly missed.

Tangi arrangements are still to be finalised, and information will be shared in due course. The whānau request privacy at this time, and ask that any enquiries be directed to Harley Wall on 021 1187706 or via messenger.

For those wishing to send koha, please send to:
WAI (We Are Indigenous) Charitable Trust
Account: 38-9026-0876642-00

02/10/2026

🕊️ **ANDERSON, Huia Puhiwahine (née O’Brien)** 🕊️

It is with much sadness and aroha that we announce the passing of Huia Puhiwahine Anderson, who passed away peacefully in Hamilton on Thursday, 1st October 2026, surrounded by her loved ones, aged 87 years.

A deeply loved and adored Wife, Sister, Aunt and Nan, Huia held a very special place in the hearts of her whānau and all those fortunate enough to know her.

A proud Justice of the Peace, Huia was a woman of strength, character and presence — and, as her whānau know so well, Huia remained the BOSS of everything right to the end. ❤️

She is now reunited with her darling husband, Hapi Anderson.

Huia, you will be forever in our hearts, always remembered and never forgotten.

A service to celebrate Huia’s life will be held at 11.00am on Sunday, 4th October 2026 at Te Ahoroa Marae, Te Kūiti, followed by burial at Puketoa Urupā.

Moe mai rā, Huia.
Rest peacefully, surrounded by the love of those who have gone before you. 🕊️

Forever loved. Forever remembered. ❤️

16/09/2026

Teena Koutou Katoa,

Our Simplicity Whaanau are incredibly proud to offer two Tangihanga packages.
These packages were designed to offer support to the people at a Time of Need!

We understand the importance of different tikanga and kawa when it comes to this next journey.
Our whare has been created as a safe, peaceful and welcoming whakaruruhau where Whaanau can whakakotahi before the busyness of the tangihanga begins.

With us, you can:

🖤 Remain close while your whaanau member is prepared and looked after
🖤 Be involved in dressing of your whaanau member
🖤 Use of the Simplicity Whaanau lounge with full kitchen facilities
🖤 Come together for your final poroporoaki in our private chapel (cremation option)
🖤 Respectfully view the cremation, if your Whaanau wishes

Because we have our own chapel and crematorium on site, your Whaanau member can be in our care throughout their entire journey.

We are now offering:

Burial (Nehu)Package — $5,999 + GST
Cremation (Pungarehu) Package — $6,999 + GST

Finance options are available from $50 per week, with no deposit required when using our finance plan. If finance is not used, a $2,000 deposit is required.

Our Whare brings a calming and peaceful space surrounded by the protection of our whakairo.

For more information, please send us a private message or contact our team.

Aaku mihi,

Ngaa Ringa Manaaki o Simplicity

10/09/2026

🕊️ Jolene Huatahi Crown 🕊️

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I raro i te kapua pouri anei mātou te whānau e whakamohio atu i te 8 ō Mahuru kua hinga ki tua ō te arai ā Nanny Jolene Crown, te potiki ō Koro Robert Duke Crown raua ko Nanny Margaret Waiata Moke
Ko ngā whakaritenga mōna, kei te hoki ia ki te kainga, ki Te Tokanga-nui-a-noho Paa ki Te Kuiti. Ka tae atu ia ā te 12pm. I reira tona takotoranga mo te pō kotahi.
Ka poroporoaki tātou ia Nanny Jolene i te pō nei.
Apōpō ko tōna rā nehu hei te 11am .

Nā reira ki a koe Nanny Jojo ,
Haere pai atu ki ā rātou kua wheturangitia i mua i a koe
We love you ❤️

Mena ka hiahia te tuku mai te koha aroha,
DENISE EKETONE
06-0301-0143099-00
(ref: tō ingoa whānau)

Arohanui, Te Whanau ō Nanny Jolene.

26/08/2026

Spend the day with me at the Hamilton Funeral Home

24/08/2026

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Our market family has lost one of our own 😥 With great sadness in my heart would like to inform you all of the passing of Linda Wilshaw. Linda was an amazing person who has been a part of our market family from the beginning. I for one will miss her cheeky humor and infectious personality. She was the kind of person you could yarn to for hours on end and never get bored ❤️
Our market won't be the same without her.

If anyone would like to pay their respects to Linda and her family there will be a memorial for her on
Tuesday 25th August at 2pm in the Ohinewai Hall.

21/08/2026

In Loving Memory of Martin Ross Climo “Rusty”

13th September 1951 - 19th August 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the late Martin Ross Climo, affectionately known as “Rusty,” who passed away at Waikato Hospital on Wednesday, 19 August 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.

Rusty’s loving wife and family warmly invite all those who knew and loved him to join them in celebrating his life, sharing memories, stories, laughter, and remembering the man he was.

A Celebration of Rusty’s Life
Wednesday, 26 August 2026 at 1.00pm
Simply Funerals – Te Rapa Chapel
449 Te Rapa Road
(Down the Service Lane)
Te Rapa, Hamilton

Following the celebration, everyone is warmly invited to continue remembering Rusty at:

The Helm Bar & Kitchen
22 Ulster Street, Whitiora, Hamilton

Please come and share a beverage, some fish ’n’ chips, a few good stories and memories of Rusty alongside his family and friends.

A much-loved husband, family man and friend, Rusty will be deeply missed by all those whose lives he touched.

Rest peacefully, Rusty.
May the stories be shared, the glasses raised, and the memories live on. ❤️

To share a heartfelt tribute, please use the link below.
https://share.funeral.stream/rB0NR

19/08/2026

In loving memory of Karena Terry
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Karena passed peacefully in Mokau.
Survived by Rosella, Ruth, Darren & Terry, Graham (deceased 2013)
18 Mokopuna, 45 mokomoko and 2 mokomoko on the way.

TE KUITI

9am Powhiri
10am Kai Haakari
12pm Service
12:30pm Depart Te Ahoroa Marae

KIRIRKIRIROA

2pm Arrive at Simply Funerals
2:15pm Service
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449 Te Rapa Road, Hamilton

18/08/2026

🕊️ **IN LOVING MEMORY** 🕊️

**COLLEEN ANNE VAN DEN HEUVEL**

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of **Colleen Anne Van Den Heuvel**, who passed away on **Tuesday, 18th August 2026**, surrounded by her closest loved ones and dearest friends.

Colleen was surrounded by love in her final moments, with those who meant the very most to her by her side.

A heartfelt thank you to the amazing staff who cared for Colleen. Your kindness, compassion and incredible care shown to her will always be deeply appreciated by those who loved her.

In accordance with **Colleen’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place**.

To all who knew and loved Colleen, may the memories you shared bring comfort in the days ahead.

**You may rest peacefully now, Colleen.**
Your journey here is complete. 🤍

**Rest in peace.** 🕊️