HEMARA-WAHANUI, Coleen Tani Jan.
19 January 1969 – 31 July 2026
Passed away peacefully at Waikato Hospital, aged 57 years. Beloved and treasured mother of Le’Arne, Skye and Jaegar. Cherished Nana of Tuscon.
Loved eldest daughter of Tokomauri Hemara-Wahanui and Maude Ngapeka Walker. Much loved sister of Rona, Georgina, Bronwyn, Rangi, Thomas and Kylie-Rae. A dearly loved aunty, grand-aunty, niece, cousin and friend to many.
Kua hinga te Māreikura, te mātāmua o te whānau.
E te tau, haere ki tērā wāhi kāhore he mamae. Haere me tūtaki anō ki tō tuahine aroha, ki a Georgina. Kāore e kore ko ia te tangata tuatahi ka pōhiri i a koe kei tua i te ārai. Haere ki ō tātou tūpuna, ki ngā ringa aroha o tō tātou Matua i te Rangi, ki reira te rangimārie mutunga kore. Haere, haere, haere atu rā. Ka tūtaki anō ā te wā. Moe mai rā i runga i te rangimārie.
A private tangi will be held, followed by a cremation. Messages to the Hemara-Wahanui Family can be sent c/- 262 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu 3800, or left in Coleen’s online tribute book at www.rosetown.co.nz.
3 Messages:
Rest in peace, Coleen. 🕊🤍
Although I never had the privilege of meeting you, I know how deeply you were loved by your whānau. My heartfelt condolences to Skye, Learne, Jaegar, and all of your family.
May your memory live on in the hearts of everyone whose lives you touched. Rest peacefully. Arohanui. 🤍
7. And if Christ had not risen from the dead, or have broken the bands of death that the grave should have no victory, and that death should have no sting, there could have been no resurrection.
8 But there is a resurrection, therefore the grave hath no victory, and the sting of death is swallowed up in Christ.
Mosiah 16: 7-8
Therefore, we know the grave hath no victory, and the sting of death is swallowed up in Christ. In the sacred name of Jesus Christ. Amen
To our dear Coleen. Always such a joy to be around and with so much love to give. Your happiness and joyful smile were infectious. Thank you for those beautiful qualities and so many more. You are loved and will be missed. Rest in love ’til we meet again ❤️🥰💝. Ka nui te aroha, Kathie Rifle xoxo