PENE, Maree Virginia (nee Quinn). It is with a broken heart we announce the passing of our beautiful Mother Maree on 22nd December 2024, in Rotorua surrounded by her children, mokopuna, daughter in law and son in-laws. Beloved wife of the late Te Hou Kotuku Pene. Mum you brought so much joy and love into our lives. So its true, when all is said and done, grief is the price you pay for love. The service to celebrate her life will be held at Maramatuutahi Tauhei Marae, 1263 Tauhei Road, Tauhei on Tuesday 24th December 2024 at 10am followed by burial at our family Urupa. All communications to Pene Family C/o Collindwood, 1358 Eruera Street Rotorua.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Dec. 23, 2024.