They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.

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Details for Natana Maukau Hirere Te Whitu

Warrant Number:14609
Surname:Te Whitu
Forenames:Natana Maukau Hirere
Age Group:Adult
Age:77
Type:Burial
Date of Birth: Unknown
Date of Death: Unknown
Date of Burial:11 November 1996 (Monday)
Cemetery: Taruheru
Block: 37
Plot #: 109
Map Location:View on Map
Inscription:TE WHITU; In loving memory of HORATEA LEAGTH - 29.12.1935 - 10.10.1996 and her loved husband NATANA MAUKU HIRERE, 10.1.1919 - 8.11.1996 Sadly missed by children, grandchildren & extended family.

In loving memory of NATALIA TAKARUA 24.1.1979 - 14.5.2006, cherished daughter of Queenie & Tim

Pvte N.H.H. TE WHITU 62655, 2nd N.Z.E.F. 28 Maori Btn, died 8.11.1996 aged 76 years.

HORATEA L TEWHITU died 10.10.1996 aged 60 yrs. Dear friend we go, but do not weep. We've lived our lives so full and deep. Throughout our lived we gave our best, but mostly we've cherished the family we know in a bond never ending, so precious so true. Now sadly we leave you and travel alone through mystic veil to the great unknown with such beautiful memories that for ever will be the way that we hope you'll remember us.

Picture of Taruheru cemetery, block 37, plot 109.

The following interments are also in this plot

SurnameForenamesTypeAge GroupAgeDate of DeathDate of Burial
Te WhituHoratea LeagthBurialAdult60Unknown12/10/1996
TakaruaNatalieAsh BurialAdult27Unknown26/05/2006