MANGAKAHIA, Benjamin. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ben on 25th January, 2024 at home, surrounded by whanau; aged 48 years. Beloved son of Shirley and the late Lucian. Loved husband of Jessica, father of Lulu, and brother of John, Lichelle and Tiana. Ben will lay at 399 Hauraki Road, Coromandel Town on Saturday 27th and then travel to 77 Te Punga Road, Whangapoua on Sunday 28th. The service will be held at the homestead in Whangapoua on Monday 29th January at 10am, followed by burial in the Mangakahia Urupa.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jan. 27, 2024.