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Michael Te Heu Heu KOPU

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New Plymouth, Taranaki

Michael KOPU Obituary

Dearly loved friend and partner of Shirley, and her children Teri, and Melanie, and grandchildren, Caine, Zac, Star, Vinnie, Cooper and Olly. Also friend of Janet and Pete, Rossi and Elwyn, and their families.
A big presence in our lives and will be greatly missed.


Published by Taranaki Daily News on Nov. 28, 2025.

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17 Entries

Michael Berntsen

December 8, 2025

Mike you were an amazing person with lots of love to give you will me sadly missed always in our hearts love from mags , mike & family

Peter Kersten

December 4, 2025

So sorry to hear of Michael's passing.
May the Lord wrap you in His loving arms and bring comfort and strength to you Shirley and your family.

Barry Boekman

December 3, 2025

So sorry to hear of Michael's passing. I taught him in the fourth form. I met up with him on several occasions in my retrement, and we would have a little chat.
It is sad to hear of his passing. I
wish all of his family long life and happiness.
Barry Boekman

Lachie,Annie and Family

November 29, 2025

To Beautiful Shirley ,Teri,Mel and family .Sending All our Love and Strength to you now-.........Remembering All the Good times x
Throughout all these years you have always been there...in every way......
To All of Micheals' Loved ones ,Please accept our Deepest Condolences and Love at this sad time of Micheals passing.

Rest In Peace Micheal.
With Love and Light
Annie,Lachie and Familyxxx

John Niwa

November 29, 2025

Sorry to hear about your loss Shirley and the girls ,Melanie and Teri and family.

April Kopu/ Sydney Australia

November 29, 2025

My deepest sadness and aroha to you all my whanau home in Inglewood Taranaki.
My dearest Cousin Michael rest in love always
Arohanui

Louise and Alan Axten

November 28, 2025

Sending you our love at this sad time, Shirley. Louise and Alan Axten

Annie Johnstone - USA

November 28, 2025

I remember Michael from school days and met him briefly when visiting Taranaki many years ago.
My thoughts are with all family and friends of Michael.

Adrienne

November 28, 2025

Shirley and family,
Sorry to hear of Michael's passing, he's been such a huge part of your lives for a very long time, you will miss him dearly.
Sending much love from
Aunty Janet and Adrienne

Pam Stainton[ nee Nelson]

November 28, 2025

Thinking of you all, Michael was a great mate of my brother Craig, lovely family, great memories.
Arohanui ki te whanau- lots of love to the family.Craig living in Australia now, I am in Wellington.

Craig Nelson

November 28, 2025

Sad to hear of my old mates passing. Great memories of my best mate growing up. We were pretty much in each others company daily. Thoughts are with his family at this sad time

Craig Nelson

November 28, 2025

Condolences to all of Michaels whanau. We grew up together and were great mates through primary and high school. a day wouldnt go past when we werent in each others company.We got ourselves into a fair amount of mischief for sure lol. Only came across these details today and cant get across from Australia on such short notice. Is there a video link.

Irene Patuwairua

November 28, 2025

So sori to hear of your loss.thinking of you in this hour of need.kiaora e te whanaupani

Clare Charteris

November 28, 2025

Our Deepest Sympathy to the Kopu Family. Had a great catch up recently with Michael in Bunnings and he was loving being back in the Naki. So sad now Rest in Peace Michael.

Sarah (Blue) & Warren Smith

November 27, 2025

Our deepest sympathy to Michael“s family. He was a friend for many years while we lived in Inglewood. R.I.P. Michael

ray and tania mannex

November 27, 2025

to family of mike--so sorry to hear of his passing not seen him for many years, played rugby, league. partyed with him many times--lol, had him as a boss back in the day, i always had a lot of time and repect for him kind, funny and hard case , alwayswas nice to have a chat to,aways thought one day when i got back that way i would catch up with him-bugger never did, respect to you always kopu as we called him.

Sheryl & Mike Moody

November 27, 2025

The family of Michael. Mike was one in a million. He had a heart of gold. Dad and I had a lot of good laughs with Mike and it was always a pleasure to catch up with him and share his many stories.

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Eagars Funeral Services (New Plymouth Home)

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