TEPANIA, Robin Alice (nee Gardiner). 2 March 1945-29 June 2022 Passed away suddenly after a long battle with Emphysema surrounded by the family. Much loved wife of the late Wati Tepania. Treasured mother to Sonia and Eric, Phillip and Mandy, Anita (deceased), Richard and Mary. Cherished Grandmother and Great Grandmother to all her Mokopuna. "We are Confident", I say, "and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord" 2 Corinthians 5:8 Funeral will be on Sunday 3rd July 1pm Service at Home (78 Takahe Street, Ahipara) followed by Burial at Whangerai Urupa, Roma Road, Ahipara at 2pm. Then Harkiri back at Te Rarawa Rugby Clubrooms.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jul. 1, 2022.