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Peama JESSA Obituary

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Peama Jessa, High School teacher and loved father, on 1 March 2026. He taught maths and science at Spotswood College, Mangakino High School, Vernon College Invercargill and Waitara High School. Peama was the much loved husband of Audrey, father of Tara and Maya, grandfather of Daan and Liam, and long time friend of Mike and Lynn. We also acknowledge his family in South Africa , thank you for your support. A service to celebrate Peama's life will be held at 11.00am on Friday 6 March 2026 at The Taranaki Crematorium, Junction Rd, New Plymouth.

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Published by Taranaki Daily News on Mar. 4, 2026.

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Ross Honnor

March 28, 2026

Amazing teacher of mine in high school. Good man.

Nicole

March 25, 2026

Rest in love Mr Jessa, not many teachers could span the generations and be memorable throughout. I remember reading and hearing stories from my Uncles and Aunties when they attended WHS, I didn't expect to have the same man teach me during my time, but what a privilege. Ka aroha Jessa whanau.

Erina

March 24, 2026

Mr Jessa, such a humble and loving individual, with a passion to teach the subject he committed his life's teaching journey to. I met him at Waitara High School, back then he stood strong, embraced the youth and all their diversity. He was good at what he did. Checked in with students, heart of gold and humble. May you rest now Mr Jessa and God be with your family. Sending prayers and love.

Amy Olsen

March 24, 2026

A wonderful, fun teacher at Waitara high school. RIP Mr Jessa

Heather

March 24, 2026

An amazing teacher at Waitara High School. Sending all our aroha at this sad time to your whanau Mr Jessa

Toni

March 24, 2026

Sorry whanau for your loss. I was lucky enough to have Mr Jessa as a teacher at Waitara High. A very kind and softly spoken man.
Rest in Love Mr Jessa x

Ngahuia

March 24, 2026

Rest in peace Mr Jessa! If I remember correctly.... Yep I was your favourite student condolences to the whanau xx

Marlene

March 24, 2026

Sad to see you're passed Mr Jessa u were the best maths teacher I had at waitara high. Rest easy Mr j..

Kiani

March 12, 2026

Naw Mr Jessa sad to hear of your passing...I doubt that u will stop teaching even up their hehe anyway I'm greatful to say that i was one of your many students (the good goods lol) rest easy Mr Jessa....

Robyn

March 7, 2026

My condolences on the passing of Peama. A lovely man.

Sandra Weston

March 6, 2026

My condolences to the family. Peama was my respected colleague at Waitara High School.

Phil Gayton (Chairman)

March 5, 2026

The Spotswood College Alumni Trust extends its sincere condolences to the extended Jessa family on the recent passing of Peama. Peama was a teacher of Mathematics and Science at Spotswood College from 1970-1975. RIP Peama.

Melanie

March 4, 2026

Mr Jessa was a great teacher at Waitara High
RIP...

Thelma M Luxton

March 4, 2026

My sympathy at the passing of Peama

Shelley Paintier

March 4, 2026

Lovely guy and very stoic in the wrangling of us [then] 4th formers in the hope we would see the light and actually learn some Maths.

Leeanne Old

March 4, 2026

Mr Jessa was a lovely man. Was my science teacher, and I caught up with him after my schooling at the library. Will be missed

Kelly-Jo Mitchell (née Olliver)

March 4, 2026

Sincerest condolences to you Tara and family. Mr Jessa was such a kind and patient teacher and person.

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