Simply Funerals

29/08/2026

It is with great sadness to inform everyone that Alix has passed away.

Please leave your condolences and messages here for Alix.

In Lieu of flowers could you please make a donation to Mental Health Foundation: https://mentalhealth.org.nz/get-involved/make-a-donation/

She was tremendously loved and will be sorely missed

Update: As requested by the family they have now decided that a celebration of Alix's life is to be held.

Service will be on Saturday, 5th September at 1pm here at Simply Funerals. 449 Te Rapa Road.

To leave a heartfelt tribute to Alix and her family please use the link below.
https://share.funeral.stream/tfPgu

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

20/08/2026

This was such an honour this week for Lyric Vaetoe and the team at Simply Funerals to care for Kyla. What an incredible young lady!!
Our deepest sympathies and aroha goes out to Kyla’s whanau and friends.
❤️❤️❤️

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.** 🕊️

17/08/2026

It is with incredibly heavy hearts that we acknowledge the passing of the beautiful Miss Kyla Kahuwharariki Te Wano Greensill, who passed away on Sunday, 16th August, surrounded by her whānau and so much love. 🤍

Kyla was a beautiful young woman with a smile that could light up a room. Bubbly, hardworking, generous and kind-hearted, she touched the lives of so many people throughout her journey.

A talented New Zealand volleyball player, Kyla carried herself with passion, determination and strength. Her talent was something to be admired, but it was the beautiful person behind that talent — her warmth, her kindness, her infectious smile and the love she had for those around her — that will be remembered most.

Our hearts and deepest aroha go out to Kyla’s Mum, Nikki, Dad, Ra, and her sister, Leikyn, as well as her wider whānau, friends, teammates and everyone who had the privilege of knowing and loving her.

Public Viewings

Those wishing to spend some time with Kyla and pay their respects are warmly invited to attend public viewings on:

Tuesday, 18th August
9:00am – 5:00pm
Simply Funerals / Simplicity
449 Te Rapa Road, Hamilton
In the Simplicity building, located on the far left-hand side.

Wednesday 19th August

Kyla’s service will be held at:

Simply Funerals Chapel
449 Te Rapa Road, Hamilton at 3:00pm
Please enter via the service lane.
A link to her livestream & Website tribute page is below
- https://www.simplyfunerals.co.nz/funerals/-tributes?funeral=ZFGJz

As parking onsite is limited, additional parking is available across the road at Bunnings, and you are welcome to make your way over from there.

To Nikki, Ra, Leikyn and the entire whānau — what an honour and privilege it is for us to care for your beautiful Kyla and to walk alongside your whānau during this incredibly difficult time.

Kyla was so deeply loved, and that love will continue to surround her as she is carried on her final journey.

Moe mai rā e te rangatira, Kyla.
May you rest peacefully, surrounded always by the immense love you brought into this world. 🤍

He kura tangihia, he maimai aroha.

13/08/2026

At 1:27 pm 12.08.26 our beautiful taonga Toni Pomana Jacob was given her wings🪽 🪽 she was surrounded by all who loved cared and cherished her. The parade that awaited her to es**rt her home to be with Grams, (aunty) Robynn, (aunty) Carolyn, dad Willie and mum Rondase. Our loss has no words. Our grief has a pain that none of us have ever experienced. Hold her in your arms for us until we see each other again.

Tonz is now at rest at Mums place 216 Baird road (next to forest view High School) all welcome to come and pay your respects. We will have her here until Saturday when we all hikoi back up to Hamilton for final service at Simplicity Funerals. 449 Te Rapa Road Hamilton. hint drive down the service lane next to the road

Service will be at 1pm followed where we will say our final farewell followed by refreshments

Loves and hugs always whānau🥰 but🖕f…u…cancer

Please feel free to leave a tribute for our beloved Toni using this link below
https://share.funeral.stream/2vH1o

12/08/2026

💔 In Loving Memory of Aunty Yvonne Mary Retter 💔
🕊️27 November 1952 – 5 August 2026
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Yvonne Mary Retter.
Born in Dannevirke, Yvonne spent her life in Mount Maunganui, and shared 26 happy years in Te Puke with her beloved partner, Rodney Toataua ❤️.
Yvonne lived life to the fullest ✨ She loved travelling 🌏, playing squash 🏸, and learning new skills 📚 through many courses she completed over the years. She was a hard worker 💪, a wonderful cook 👩‍🍳, and there was always a warm meal and plenty of love waiting for visiting whānau 🍲❤️
❤️ Dearly loved partner of Rodney Toataua for 30 years🌹 Cherished daughter of Wilfred and Elizabeth Retter.
Yvonne will be cremated and will return home to Rodney and their home in Te Puke over the next few days 🕯️
She will be profoundly missed by all her family, friends, and everyone whose lives she touched.
Moe mai rā e Yvonne. Rest peacefully. Your love, kindness, and warmth will never be forgotten.🤍🕊️