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Anthony RUAKERE Obituary

RUAKERE, Dr Anthony
Ansley (Tony): MNZM
Died peacefully at 12.15 on 2nd December 2019. Most dearly loved husband of Anne and proud and loving father of Alana and Rob, Matthew and Tari, Bianca and Guy and Shavaughn. Grandad of Myfanwy, Joshua, Emmarena, Te Karira, Evelyn and Keita and great-grandad to Keena. Friend to Tim, Laura and Callum. A fabulous uncle to all of his nieces and nephews. Much loved brother and brother-in-law to the McLeod, Ruakere and Russell whanau. Tangihanga will be held at Oakura Marae, SH 45, Oakura, at 10.00am on Thursday 5th December, followed by burial at the family Urupa.
For Tony
Go softly into the night my love
Your last karanga has rung out,
The ancestors are calling, go be with them
The whare is quiet now and no birds sing,
But the river still runs and in its song I hear your voice
Go now to Te Tai Hua where skylarks call above
Go softly
Go in peace
Go my love.
By Anne
"Hi da ba"

Published by Taranaki Daily News from Dec. 3 to Dec. 4, 2019.

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We were so sorry to hear that Tony passed away we will always remember the good times spent in Opunake as friends and neighbours. Our sincere condolences to Anne and family.
Thinking of you Kees and Nan and family

Kees and Nan Dinnissen

December 10, 2019

Deepest sympathy and love to all the Ruakere family. RIP Tony...

Jan O'Leary

December 8, 2019

Nga mihi aroha ki a koe Anne me t whnau. Sending my aroha and thoughts to you all. I am very saddened to hear of Tony's death. He will be sorely missed; his love of life and laughter, and his keen wit and experience, will remain in our memories.

Ria Earp

December 6, 2019

A great totara has fallen. Our sincere condolences on the loss of Tony. A truly lovely man. Loved by all who knew him. Rest peacefully Tony. Kia kaha Ann and whanau. May you find comfort in knowing that many have you close in their thoughts at this sad time. Vonda and Ross Montgomery.

December 5, 2019

Deepest sympathy to the family. Tony was my Dr for a number of years RIP Tony

Carolyn Hayman

December 5, 2019

I will never forget Tony as a working colleague and also as our family G P The support and care he gave us when we needed it was huge My deepest sympathy to Anne and family

Bev Keegan/Lilly

December 5, 2019

Bev Keegan

December 5, 2019

Thinking of you all at this sad time

Ruth Olliver

December 5, 2019

To Anne and family- my heartfelt sympathy to you all at this very sad time.
We can never prepare for the grief of losing someone so special in your lives but I hope that even at this difficult time you can take some comfort in knowing that Tony is at peace. Sheila

Sheila Mack

December 5, 2019

My deepest sympathies to Anne and family. Tony had great commitment to his people. Can't believe it is nearly 50 years since we worked together at Barrett Street.

David Lyall

December 5, 2019

Ruakere Whanau, sending love and condolences from the Rutland/Smith Whanau in Opunake. Dr Ruakere was a great doctor and a lovely man, he looked after our whanau for 20+ years. Will miss his loving, caring smile. Kia Kaha

Jacqui Rutland

December 5, 2019

Farewell Tony - medical school classmate, colleague and friend.

John Ryder

December 5, 2019

To Anne and family,

Our deepest sympathy and prayers for you all at this time.
Tony is remembered with great fondness for his care as our family doctor in Opunake and general interest in our children lives, cricket etc.
A beautiful legacy of a life very well lived.
Blessings Carol and Mike Oakes.

December 5, 2019

Anne and family my deepest sympathy on your loss of Tony. Together you have been an amazing team. I'm glad for the little I knew of him. We will miss his place beside you in church. God bless amd give you strength as you begin the next part of your life journey without your Tony.

Helen Langton

December 5, 2019

Rest In Peace Tony, you have lived a life helping others and leave a huge legacy behind, a family to be proud of , your name will be remembered in history books, our sympathy to my dear friend Anne and family, xx

Lorraine Malcolm Campbell

December 5, 2019

Anne, I was so sad to hear of the passing of Tony, my late husband Brent enjoyed his time working with Tony - they shared many laughs. Tony will be sadly missed by the medical and larger communities
Kia kaha Anne
Robyn Lander

December 5, 2019

My Deepest Sympathy to Anne and Family - A True Gentle Man to the end - Rest in Peace
Love Shells

Shelley Tipler

December 5, 2019

Lillian Waitaaro Kapo

December 4, 2019

Ng mihi aroha ki koe Anne me te whnau pani. So many happy memories of Tony. A very happy man, with a wicked sense of humour and a joy to work with. Haere ra e te Rangatira. xoxoxo, Keri Lawson-Te Aho and whnau. My late husband was nephew to Emma Mana. We mourn your loss but remember you always.

December 4, 2019

Condolences to Ann and Whanau on the passing of the beautiful and witty Tony. We have lots of fond memories of the funny stories he told us and working with him at Te Atiawa medical centre. Our thoughts are with you all. From the Taikoko Whanau. Xx

Rachel Taikoko - Doeg

December 4, 2019

To Anne & Family

Deepest sympathy. Memories of a great family doctor in Opunake.
Lois & Steve Leeks

December 4, 2019

Deepest sympathy to Anne and family. A humorus man and a lovely community doctor.

Ray and Winefride Corrigan
Opunake

December 4, 2019

To Anne and family - I was deeply saddened to see that Dr Ruakere had passed away, my love and thoughts to you all. I have special memories of working with Dr Ruakere at the Medical Centre, he was a wonderful man and boss, we had lots of laughs. He will be sadly missed and I will miss our catch ups at Taranaki Eye Centre. Love to you all xxx

Rosalie Gulliver

December 4, 2019

Deepest sympathy to Anne and whanau. Our memories of a professional, humorous, and great community doctor will live on forever.
Kia Kaha to you all

Christine & Graeme Corrigan

December 4, 2019

Dear Ann and Family

Our thoughts and prayers with you all during this sad time, Thank you Ann for sharing Tony with us,
He saved us many times. Go rest now Tony.

Arohanui
The Ahie W'anau

Frances Kahui

December 4, 2019

Kia ora whanau, so saddened by Tony's passing, the best family friend and doctor. Sorry I am unable to be with you at this time. Kia kaha e arohanui. Strength in love.

Lydia Braddock

December 4, 2019

Thinking of your family at this sad time

Hughson Family

December 4, 2019

So sorry to hear of Tony's passing. Tito and I will never forget that through Tony sending our daughter Marcelle to hospital thereby saving her life. So sorry that we will not be able to attend. Tito fondly remembers the games of cricket. Aroha to all the family. Tito, Valma, Marcelle and Gene.

December 4, 2019

So many memories of Barrett Street Hospital for Tony. Quite a hardcase in his own right. Very softly spoken but an awesome guy. Ann All the very best from my wife and I. Memories of WD28/9. House Surgeon to General Dr in Opunake. RIP a Brother from another mother.

George Williams

December 4, 2019

Hi Folks. So sad to read of Tonys passing. I remember the days when he was House Surgeon at Morley Street Hospital and that lovely young nurse his now wife. RIP Brother. So mant memories of hospital work.

George Williams

December 4, 2019

all our deepest sympathy to anne and whanau, many great years working with tony at Te atiawa much loved and respected gentleman
Jen and Paul Greenbank

December 4, 2019

So sad to hear. We've always enjoyed our catchups with you and Anne. Your memory lives on in everyone's lives you touched...Kia kaha to you all xx

Louise Field

December 4, 2019

So sorry to read of Tonys passing, our sympathys to the family,

Ian Lorrraine Hook

December 4, 2019

Condolences to your whanau for Tony's passing. Thinking of you all

Adam Rosner

December 3, 2019

To the Ruakere Family,
It is with sadness that we send our condolences to such a great coastal family.
I will never forget Tony knocking on my bedroom window to tell me to get down to witness the birth of my daughter.
Also the Ruakere Cricket matches with the Opunake Cricket Club. The after match functions I will never forget.
RIP Tony.

Shirley & Milton Maindonald & Family.

December 3, 2019

Our Condolences and Deepest Sympathy to you and yours Anne.
Tony was such a gentleman and had the most lovely soft voice.
Deepest sympathy. RIP x

Janice and Harry Saunders

December 3, 2019

So sorry to read this sad news. Tony was a lovely man. Our condolences to all.

Frank and Hazel Broomhead

December 3, 2019

Deepest sympathy Anne and family at the time of Tony's passing. Our family have fond memories of the times when Tony looked after us. He was a respected man. However he also had a cheeky sense of Humour which we remember. May your faith carry you all through some hard times ahead. Rosemary and John Mullin and Family

December 3, 2019

So sorry to hear of Tony's passing, our condolences to you and yours Ann. Our deepest sympathy to you all. Good memories of Tony as one of the GPs' in Opunake, always had a smile and a twinkle in his eyes. He will be missed.

Keith & Geraldine Roach

December 3, 2019

My condolences to Anthony`s family and whanau. We were classmates at Okato District High School where he excelled in every venture that he undertook. Academics, athletics and socially.
Resquiescat in Pace, Tony.

Werner Fischlin

December 3, 2019

I was saddened to hear Tony had passed away and will treasure the fond memories I have of working with Tony at the Medical Centre.
E ngau kino nei te aroha

Shona Jackson

December 3, 2019

Our condolences to you all on the passing of a wonderful gentle loving man

Kim & Paul Tamatea Skedgwell

December 3, 2019

Deepest sympathy and love to all the Ruakere family. A strong and much loved Totara has fallen. May he rest in peace.

Marie Moir

December 3, 2019

So sorry to hear this Ann our deepest sympathy to you and family,will never forget the old days and the help you and Tony gave my family

Vicky & Ray Gaffaney

December 3, 2019

R.I.P uncle aroha to the whanau

December 3, 2019

Please accept my and my family's heartfelt condolences - Tony was a really lovely, gentle man with a great sense of humour and as my first boss would always tell everyone that he taught me everything I know. He was awesome and will be missed. Best wishes to Ann and family - Lisa, Diane, Mandy and Paul Corrigan.

December 3, 2019

Tony was a pleasure to have had you in our lives as a family Doctor, Friend and whanau. To Anne and the family my sincere condolences. Arohanui Maria Stockman Brisbane.

Anna Maria. Stockman.

December 3, 2019

With much love and sympathy on your loss of a great man. (Bradford family from Opunake)

Katrina Arthur

December 3, 2019

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