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Jenene Margaret PARATA

Jenene PARATA Obituary

Passed peacefully on Sunday 10 August 2025, aged 70 years. Dearly loved wife of Tom Coneglan and Thomas Parata (both dec). Loved Mum and mum-in-law of Lisa-Maree and Andy, Mark and Nicola, Darren and Kayla, Bryar and Pappy, Natalia, Johl and Leanne, Dana and Adam, Tyron and Kate. Adored Nannies to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jenene will lie at Darren and Kayla's home, 90 Ihaia Road, Opunake from Wednesday 13 August 2025. Family and friends are invited to visit and pay their respects. A celebration of Jenene's life will be held there on Friday 15 August 2025 at 11.00am, followed by interment at Opunake Cemetery at 12:30pm. As Jenene was such a vibrant person, please wear colour.


Published by Taranaki Daily News on Aug. 12, 2025.

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Janice O'Leary Rahotu

Yesterday

My condolences the Parata Family and the Murphy family. I shared many a laugh, song and mischief with Jenene & Thomas in the 80's. Rest in Peace Jenene.

Robyn Moore

Yesterday

It was with great sadness that I heard of Jenene's passing. She was a good friend through primary school with her twin John also in the same class. When at high school we shared school bus travels to and from high school. I have immense respect for the Murphy family as they always made me welcome. It was so exciting to visit the Murphy home as there were so many kids to play with - immense fun!!!!! Sincere sympathy to Jenene's family.

Sharon Gecse (Rookes)

August 13, 2025

To the Parata family, we are so sorry for your loss. RIP Jenene. Thomas and Jenene were great neighbors, a lovely couple with huge hearts and love for their family and friends. Thinking of you all.

Leanne Rookes

August 13, 2025

So sad to hear this news. We lived next door to the family for a few years in Opunake, loved playing at their house. Thoughts and love to her family xx

Di Carswell

August 13, 2025

We are so sad to learn of Jenenes passing, wonderful memories of the Murphys next door when we were kids. Our heartfelt condolences to you all. Much love from The Hofmans Family.

Nicola Bishop

August 13, 2025

Kia kaha whanau.. you are all awesome. When hugs n love ain't enough, sing. Sing loud, sing proud, sing softly, sing silently. Much respect and love to all of you... e Kii ana te paipera, Whakapono, Tumanako, ko te mea nunui ko te Aroha.

Fiona Shaw

August 13, 2025

Mark sorry to hear of this news
Big hugs to you.
It's a lot to deal with

Mickey MacLeod

August 12, 2025

Jenene was like my big sister growing up at Rahotu. She was OOrsum
and i am going to miss her dearly RIP Jenene, I love you. Mickey MacLeod.

L.blake

August 12, 2025

Sending our aroha to the parata whanau at such a sad time. Loreen sam and whanau. Rip jenene. Xx

Christine and Graeme Corrigan

August 12, 2025

Our condolences to the family on the passing of Jenene.
Hold on to fond memories.
RIP Jenene

Yvette

August 12, 2025

Janene a great lady. Looked after my mum at Chalmers. Enjoyed cooking for you at Rhapsody, fussy much LoL..Rest in peace xx

Diana McCallum

August 12, 2025

My Heart felt Sympathy for you all on the passing of Jenene. May happy memories carry you through this sad time. I remember the fun times we had working in the fields together.Lovely Family

Allie Croad

August 12, 2025

My condolences to all of Jenene´s family. Jenene was always the brightest spark at Rhapsody and brightened our lives with her humour, and quick retorts bringing laughter to everyone. We will truly miss her. Her scooter club was popular and she made the most of every day. She never mentioned her health problems and smoked because it gave her pleasure but shouldn´t have really. Said things as they were which added colour to whatever she was talking about. Just delightful to know. I truly miss Jenene, your delightful mother and can only imagine how much, you her family will miss her.
With kind regards,
Allie

Colleen Hitchcock

August 12, 2025

Jenene,we the girls at Dovetail boutique, are going to miss you ..
Jenene you and I would talk about our family growing up in Rahotu,growing paddock of potatoes that our dad's grew for their families ,and laugh about meal times at your family home ..
RIP .....
Colleen (kidney )Hitchcock ..

Kate murray

August 12, 2025

To the parata family,speacial thoughts and prayers for Nat , pacey, your siblings and their families,sent with much love words don´t seem enough at this time of unbelievable grief, but know you guys are not alone,Arohanui Murray family.

Samuel murphy

August 12, 2025

Rest in peace aunty jenene. You are now up there joking around with dad and no doubt you two be the class clowns up there. Many fun times as a kid at your place and great memories and dad bringing the whole bakery each time we went. I know dad cherished you as his twin. Look after each other up there. RIP xxxxxxxxxx

Robyn

August 12, 2025

Meet Jenene, while care giving at charmers Rest Home, awsum lady, alot of fun to care for. RIP

Yesterday

Dearly loved daughter of the late Gerald and Daphne Murphy of Rahotu. Much loved sister of Catherine, Colleen, Gavin, Jim, David, the late John, Bill, Angela, Trish, Patrick, the late Kevin, Dan, Shavaughn, Tim and Norah.

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