TAPPER, Kina Zoe Tangiwai Dolly. QSM. Passed away on 13th May 2015; aged 81 years. "Our Matriarch has fallen" Kina and her husband Kay had been married for 63 years. It is with great sadness Kay and his 6 children along with spouses Vicki and Alan, Wendy and Colin, Neil and Cathy, Murray and Trina, Warwick and Carmen, Julie and Scott and her 16 grand-children Glen, Jodi, Karen, Che', Nikki, Pania, Moana, Erana, Jason, Emma, Kayla, Ethan, Terri, Cassie, Keana, Reese, and her 14 great-grandchildren Leea, Kaley, Meisha, Sharlie, Tayher, Saria, Emily, Olive, Billy, Addison, Zekeal, Pheonix, Jacob, and Jessie must say goodbye. "A mothers love let's try to explain, When she's gone, is it there, has it gone, why the pain? The years and years it was there for you to have at will, Now its days to see and feel, when soon all will be still. But let me tell you it does not die, for we can feel it right now, Right here as we cry. We will not forget you Mum". We extend our utmost appreciation for the care kindness and support shown to mum by the Doctor's and staff of Pohlen Hospital Matamata. A private family service for Kina has been held. All communications to the Tapper family c/- 6 Tamihana Street Matamata 3400.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on May 18, 2015.