Lance MATENE Obituary
MATENE, Lance Michael. Died suddenly on 23 June 2015 in Japan. Dearly loved son of Helen Matene and Stanley Boyce. Cherished grandson of the late Wiremu Reweti (Dinky) and Erena Matene, and the late Peter and the late Ngaire Boyce. Beloved brother of Jessie, Alisha, Alana, and Clayton. Treasured uncle, nephew and cousin. A special karakia will be held at the LDS Chapel in Kaikohe at 11am on Tuesday 7 July. From there Lance will travel to Te Maata marae, Tautoro. The funeral service will be held at 11am on Wednesday 8 July at Te Maata marae, Tautoro. Lance will be laid to rest close to his Papa Dinky at Reihana TauKawau cemetery.
Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jul. 6, 2015.