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Makere Evelyn "Ma" TE AWHE

Makere TE AWHE Obituary

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Ma in the care of Hospice Southland and surrounded by the love of her whanau on Sunday, February 22, 2026; aged 56 years. Much loved partner and soulmate of Greg Hewitt, deeply loved and cherished Mum of Hunter and Ngapera, and Santana and Shanaya, loved Nanny to Ellie and Amaia. Dearly loved and treasured daughter of Andrew* and Lovey, a much loved sister of Robert, Andrew and Rayleen, and Tira, a much loved aunty and friend. Ma will be resting at Te Rau Aroha Marae, Bradshaw Street, Bluff until her service on Wednesday, February 25 at 11.00am, private cremation to follow. You are invited to join the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website obituaries page and click on the link on Ma's profile. Messages to 281A Foyle Street, Bluff 9814.
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Published by Southland Times on Feb. 23, 2026.

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Dawn Walker

Yesterday

Dearest Whanau TeAwhe of Makere.Our hearts are so sad at the sad sad passing of your much loved Makere.To Greg ,Children & Mokos,it is a pain that has no compare.To all Whanau treasure your memories always.Lovey my heart aches for you,to lose your child regardless of age 56 is still to to soon.Stay strong,with much love .Rueben & Dawn xxx

Valda Goldsworthy

Yesterday

My deepest sympathy to you all
Makere a woman full of love and laughter, she will be missed by all xx

Yvonne Kevin Hotton and families

Yesterday

Condolences to your family and friends
Makeres smile laughter and sense of humour is going to be missed by all. A wonderful woman taken to soon. Memories are always going to be in your hearts.

Sally & Liz Karati

Yesterday

Sending our deepest condolences to Lovey and Family, a very special person, always fun and lots of laughter, gone too soonxx

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Annette Harris

Yesterday

To Lovey. So sad to hear about Mas passing. So young and full of life when I last saw her
She was such a loving person and fun to be with
Always remembered our time in Rarotonga for her birthday Had an awesome time with her family and friends
Love and hugs to you Lovey and your extended whanau
Love Annette

Sue Dawson

Yesterday

I wanted to reach out and share my sincere condolences.
I went Hargest with Makere. Boy did she give those boys and teachers grief We caught up again a few years ago through rugby. Makere never changed, she will be missed Xx

Craig aka beau "felly"

Yesterday

Sending our condolences to the whanau, so sad to hear of your passing Ma taken too young

Wendy,Aaron,Sarah & Shontae

Yesterday

Thinking of you all at this sad time x

Tony Ineson

Yesterday

Please accept my deepest sympathy on the lass of Ma I have very fond memories of her from my working days.
Memories are Golden
Tony

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