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Jacob Augustine (Kuku) COFFEY

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Jacob COFFEY Obituary

COFFEY, Jacob Augustine (Jake)(Kuku). 28 August 1947 - 30 November 2025 After a courageous battle Jake passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Cherished husband and loved best friend of Jan, for almost 54 years. Dearly loved father of Shaun, Erin (dec), Mark and his partner Jorda, and Mathew. Treasured Kuku to Zoe and Koko to Kainoa and Kirra. Beloved uncle, cousin, and friend to many. All messages may be sent to 'The Coffey Family', c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or left online at wabraham.co. nz/obituaries. Jake will rest at home, 7 Waiwera Place, Merrilands, New Plymouth on Tuesday 2nd December 2025, from 1:00pm. He will be at Te Aroha Marae, Inaha Road, Okaiawa on Wednesday 3rd December 2025, from 11:00am. Jake's service will be held there on Thursday 4th December 2025 at 11:00am, followed by a private cremation.
Published by The New Zealand Herald on Dec. 2, 2025.

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Susan Lye

December 6, 2025

Condolences from the LYE family. Steven 's wife Susan. Family and cousin .

Daryl Parker (nee Tippett)

December 4, 2025

Very sorry to read Jacob has passed away, such a great classmate from Okaiawa Primary School days. We had a phone chat a few years ago now and I always intended to return his call, but sadly now too late.
Sincere sympathy to his wife and family.

Maureen Searancke

December 4, 2025

Jan,our love and condolences to you and your family in the sad loss of Jake
We in Melbourne Australia will miss his amazing personality,not forgetting his love for singing
Our love and prayers be with you all
Love and blessings,
Maureen Searancke and the Morehu Whanau from Melbourne

Teresa Parker

December 4, 2025

So sorry to hear this Shaun. Thinking of you, your Mum and family. I always remember living next door to you guys in Bell Block and how funny Jake was and him boiling up lots of fish heads in the pot! I use to be a bit scared of that. RIP
Thoughts are with you today
Teresa & Tony

Jill

December 4, 2025

Sad to read this. I will always remember Jake for his sense of humor and laugh at our many netball celebrations back in Moturoa netball days. Thoughts are with you Jan and family.

John and Bev Brewer

December 4, 2025

Much aroha and Condolences to Jan and family. Great memories from early days in Bell Block from Bev and John Brewer

Lana Wipere

December 3, 2025

To Jan and your whanau. Very sad to read of Jake's passing. Great memories of our league games back in the day RIP.
Alan & Lana Wipere
Brisbane

Raewyn Sullivan-Brown

December 3, 2025

So so sorry for your loss Jan. I remember how wonderful Jake was to MaryAnne when Les passed. He and you were both amazing and very special friends to the Sullivan/Baylis family over all those years.
Raewyn

Ben

December 3, 2025

Condolences to the Coffey family on the passing of Jacob. From the Rupapera whanau

Karreen

December 3, 2025

Our deepest condolences to Aunty Jan and family, he was my father Kerin´s favourite cuzzy.
Our memories of him will live on forever in our hearts.
RIP uncle Jake

Arohanui,
Marsha, Michelle and Karreen

Genevieve and Ray Brickell

December 3, 2025

Our condolences and prayers are with you Jan and family. Jake is an unforgettable man, amusing storyteller and all round nice guy.. RIP Jake
Ray and Gen Brickell

David and Sheryl Page

December 3, 2025

To Jan and family
So sorry that Jake has lost his hard fought battle but we know you will have many happy memories of times shared together to help you through the days ahead. Our sincere condolences.

Dennis Elaine Teresa Daniel

December 3, 2025

To Jan and family, thinking of you all at this sad time.RIP Jake.

Alan and Louise Axten

December 3, 2025

Jan and family. Our condolences to you all at this sad time.

John and Irene Cronin

December 3, 2025

Condolenses to Jan and whanau thinking of you all a very special man who will truly be missed

Milton & Lyn Smith

December 3, 2025

Condolences to all Jake's family can still hear you coming through the hole in the hedge on Katataura Road
And the yummy cream buns you bought when you visit us in Normanby, will miss your visits and your humor RIP Jake

Royce Schischka

December 3, 2025

Thoughts and prayers to Jan and family, Jake your long stories and scenes of humour will be sadly missed. Much love from the Schischka family

Mary Southee

December 2, 2025

Dear Jan and whanau. Sending your our our sincere condolences on the passing of Jake. I have fond memories of our days at Urenui when your journey together began. I hope your many memories will comfort you in the days ahead. Moe mai ra, Jake

Sandra Singleton

December 2, 2025

To Jan and family, my sincere condolences, Jake will be sadly missed by you all.
Sandra Singleton

John & Patsy Crow

December 2, 2025

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Jan special thoughts and prayers to you and the whanau. We remember Jake with fond memories. Good man. Rest in peace Jake.

John & Patsy Crow

Ross Madgwick

December 2, 2025

Our most sincere condolences to the Coffey Whanau. Jake was a good guy at school in Hawera and on the rugby field. Worked with his brother Norm for many years.

Ross and Colleen Madgwick

Sylvia & Trevor Morehu & Family from Australia

December 2, 2025

Our hearts go out to you Jan and Family, Jake will be sadly missed, RIP,

Gavin M Faull

December 2, 2025

Jan my sincere condolences - so sad to hear about Jake

He was a special guy - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Much aroha to you all

Gavin, Carol, Matthew, Haliuna, Oliver, Rebecca and Edward and Leanne

Marty Manaia

December 2, 2025

Condolences to the Coffey whanau. Much aroha Jan. You have gained your special wings Jake. Fly with the best.

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