18/05/2026
He Pānui Aroha ki te Whānau – Mo Reihania Rakaunui Repia
I whanau mai 9th October 1957, I mate I te 18th Mei 2026
I waho o tō tātou marae, i rangona te tangi a te kāhu e t**a ana, me te ruru e kūkū ana i tēnei pō — te pō tuatahi e takoto ana tō tātou 'toa o Matahiwi' ( e ai ki te mokopuna a Whatonga Waitohi) ki runga i tōna marae, o Matahiwi ki Te Matau a Māui.
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Son, Reihania Rakaunui Repia, te mokopuna tuatahi o Moari rāua ko Iramutu Karaitiana, our much-loved Brother, Uncle, Cousin, and Koro.
Our hearts are heavy as we gather together to support one another, honour his life, and wrap aroha around our whānau during this time of deep sorrow.
As we prepare to farewell him, we invite our whānau and wider community to stand with us in love, unity, and dignity. Reihania lived a life defined by hard work, generosity, and service to others. In Auckland, and home he was known as someone who never hesitated to help — a man who gave freely of his time, his skills, and his heart. Whether it was supporting whānau, uplifting friends, or contributing to his community, he carried a spirit of manaakitanga that touched many lives.
He worked tirelessly, not for recognition, but because caring for others was simply who he was. His kindness, his willingness to step forward, and his steady presence will be remembered by all who were fortunate enough to know him.
His legacy is one of aroha, service, and quiet strength — a life lived in the true spirit of giving.
Marae Arrangements & Paepae Support
To ensure our paepae is supported and to help whānau organise themselves, preset pōwhiri times have been arranged for those coming to pay their respects:
9.00am, 1.00pm and 5.00pm Tuesday and Wednesday
6.00pm Whakamoemiti Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
Your presence, karakia, waiata, and aroha is deeply appreciated.
Koha Aroha
For those who have asked, a koha can be deposited directly into the whānau bank account. Chur, chur!
Bank Account:
Name: Pounamu Whanau
Account Number: 38-9004-0533411-003
Reference: Your Whanau Name
Thank you to everyone who has reached out, who stand with us, and who wrapped our whānau in love.
Funeral Arrangements
Reihania is currently lying in state at:
Matahiwi Marae, Lawn Road, Waipureku
Nehu / Service: Thursday 21st May Time: 11.00am
May the aroha of our people, the strength of our whakapapa, and the embrace of our tīpuna carry us gently through the days ahead.
Māku e tangi ki te tinana e takoto nei i Matahiwi, mā te hau o te awatea tō wairua e kawe ki Te Rerenga wairua, ki ngā kowhao o Ngā Puhi.
Nā mātou o ngā whanau Repia, Edmonds and Leef, Chur chur!
