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Tepene KARAKA Obituary

KARAKA, Tepene (Tex Clark). 14 December 1943 - 6 June 2019. In his 76th year. Passed away surrounded by his whanau. Married to Tuahana (Shirley) for 54 years. Treasured father of Brian and Pauline, Kenneth, Tangiwai and Poia, Vanessa, Tini and Eileen. Loved Koro of Erin, Jodi, Merirangitiiria and Rongo, Hiinaamoki and Jade, Matteo, Tamati, Nadia and Koomako. Tuupuna of Toroa and Kurahau. Dearly loved Uncle, Matua and Koro of many. Koro Tepene will lie at Weraroa Marae, Richardson Road, Waikaretu. Funeral Service 11am Monday 10th June followed by interment at Pukerewa Urupa. All communication to Vanessa Clark +64 220 881 276 He tangata humaarie, he tangata e ngaakau nui ana Ki ngaa whanau o Te Puuaha o Waikato, huri noa ki Te Tai Hau aa uru, tae atu kit e motu whaanui hoki. Moe mai raa I roto I te ariki. Pai maarire.
Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jun. 7, 2019.

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Komako Clark

January 12, 2020

We miss you so much Koro
Love you with all my heart
You will be remembered forever
I will never forget you

June 12, 2019

A sad loss, thanks for all your involvement with Momentum Waikato. Arohanui, the team at Momentum Waikato, Hamilton

Tania Goile

June 9, 2019

Our love and thoughts to everyone, I have such fond memories of your father. He was quiet, dignified, caring and also very funny. I know he will be deeply missed by all. Love Tania Goile and family ❤

June 9, 2019

Tuhana and Whanau
It is with great sadness and loss we heard of Tex's passing. The memories of the days we spent with him at the Nest as our Kaumatua will long be remembered by us His quiet dignity,mana and helpfulness affected all who worked with him.Please be assured of our prayers at this time. Sincerely Ivan and Muriel Allott

Vicki Albert

June 8, 2019

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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