BROWN, Jim Tautahi Epiha (Jimmy) Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, aged 68 years. Much-loved soulmate of Cynthia, cherished father and father-in-law of Steven, Vivian, Raurangi, and Cara-Jane, and a treasured Koro to his 10 mokopuna and one great-mokopuna.
Deeply loved and forever remembered. In accordance with Jim’s wishes, a private tangi will be held. Messages to the Brown family may be sent c/- 262 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu 3800, or shared in Jim’s online tribute book at www.rosetown.co.nz.
13 Messages:
So sad makes me miss the whanau take care arohanui.
Aroha atu my whānau, I only just read on Facebook and I’m so sorry for your loss! You were cool Uncle and give my love to everyone in Heaven and no wonder I was hard thinking about Toby Brown before I walked the door because I got his red and pink long socks on! Love you whānau!
So sorry to hear about your loss. Always remember when he road his horse 🐴 around. Arohanui Jimmy. You can catch up with my dad.
Rest well my friend, you have earned it. Much love to Cyndi and the rest of the family. He was legendary for sure.
Rest easy Uncle Jimmy been a privilege to know you 🫶💫
Big loves our whanau ❤️
RIP Jimmy Brown.
Deepest condolences to you all Whanau. Sending much love with great strength to Cyndi nd Whanau x ❤️🌹❤️
Fly high bro. Will miss seeing you at the Firkin 🍻🍻
It’s so incredibly sad to hear this news, Uncle. May you be at peace now—run free and wild on the West Coast, flying high with your angel horses from home.
You will be so deeply missed. We’re heartbroken that we can’t come home with Christmas so close, but please know we’re sending all our love, strength, and deepest condolences to the whānau. 🤍
sending all our aroha to Cindy and whanau❤️❤️❤️
Rest easy Jimmy,,
My deepest condolences, sending much love and strength to Cynthia and the Family at this time of sadness! Fly high and join the loved ones gone before us Jimmy Brown.
Big loves to yous all Aunt Cyndi and cousins and whanau …moe mai ra Unckez
My deepest aroha goes out to you cyndi and the whanau who I love so very much.
I will always remember having good times with you jimmy of course with the waipero hahahaha.
You were always a hard case person with that cheeky laugh. You will always be missed.
And one more thing can you give my dad the biggest hug and kiss from us and I know for a fact you both along with everyone else will have a big as party 🥳 love yous!!!
My condolences to the whanau