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James POKERE Obituary

POKERE,
James (Puggy) (Hemi):
On 6 July 2022, Koko passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving whanau, aged 77 years. Loved husband of Marion, loved father, father-in-law and Koko to his many children, moko and moko moko. Loved son of the late Te Huri and Edna and last brother of his whanau. Koko will lay at home until 2.00pm today (Thursday), when he will travel to Taiporohénui Marae, where his service will be held Saturday 9 July 2022 at 11.00am.

Published by Taranaki Daily News on Jul. 7, 2022.

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14 Entries

Tom eriksen

July 15, 2022

We will have a beer when we meet again friend

Lionel Phillips

July 12, 2022

Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Whanau.
God bless.
Tigers.

harris whanau

July 11, 2022

We sadly pay respects on the passing of Hemi.
Most loyal friend from wayback, was always good for catchups, cheeky, laughing, a true bro.
Well known around with Ngaati Te Whiti, Marae 2008, Nui Tonu Kaumaatua, Rugby League, Waimea Bowling Club, Portview Bowls, Te Maunga Taranaki Bowls, and especially supported at many tangi.
Mum Edna brother Gerald sister Rangi all deceased are not forgotten. Haere, haere ki te po.
Harris whanau Tigertown

Andy & Eleanor Potts NORMANBY

July 9, 2022

Our Love thoughts & prayers to the Pokere Whanau, Rest in Paradise Puggy
Arohanui Tito Whanau xx (Doug & Mary)

Mike Baker

July 8, 2022

Thanks Hemi; thanks for the times you asked me to be in your team at bowls; thanks for the support you gave me as Chairman of the Bowling Club; thanks for your support for my partner at Tui Ora; thanks for the many times you prayed for a blessing on my work, my activities, and my well being. May our Father bless you Hemi.

Anna Maria Stockman

July 8, 2022

E nui Te aroha kia kotou Te whanau pani. Growing up as kids , so many memories.
Arohanui Maria Stockman nee Jenkins
Perth.

Kim Marshall

July 8, 2022

All my love and thoughts to you all whanau in the passing of Jim - he helped me a lot in my Tui Ora days and was a very kind gentlemen Arohanui xx

Dianne Oliver (nee Grigg, Ngamotu Tavern)

July 8, 2022

Please accept my condolences on your sad loss Marion & family

Grace Maha

July 8, 2022

Nga mihi Aroha ki Te whanau pani. Ma Te Atua hei manaaki, hei tiaki i a koutou katoa

Rose Wharepapa

July 8, 2022

Love and condolences to you and your extended whanau Donna.
RIP Jimmy
Wharepapa Whanau
New Plymouth

Les and Selina Robinson

July 7, 2022

Such a beautiful man. Many fond memories of Jim. Arohanui whanau.

Maui A

July 7, 2022

Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family Zane, we will all look your way on Saturday

Ropitini whanau Australia, Taranaki.

July 7, 2022

Our sincere condolences to the whanau of Jimmy, (Puggy) Pokere, our cousin, our mother Ruby´s nephew.
Okioki marie kia Marion me to mama, aunty Edna."
( rest in peace with marion and your mother, aunty Edna)

Arohanui - the Ropitini whanau

Nga mihi.

Lianne (Lee) Waters

July 7, 2022

Koko to my boys. Many memories. With love and respect to the whanau. RIP. Arohanui, Lee xx

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