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Date of passing: Monday, 14 October 2024
Service date and time: 11:00 AM Thursday, 17 October, 2024
Service venue: Kai Iwi Marae - 13 Rangitatau East Road Whanganui

Peacefully surrounded by his whanau at New Vista Rest Home on Monday 14 October 2024, aged 82 years.
Loved Son of Reupena and Peggy (both dec.)
Loved Husband of Barbara (dec.)
Loved Brother, Dad, and Koko.
Reuben will be resting at Kai iwi Marae until his Funeral Service at the Marae on Thursday 17 October 2024 at 11:00 a.m. to be followed by a private cremation.

Dempsey & Forrest
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Service Sheet - Reuben POKIHA
Dave Robertson on 16-10-2024 03:20 PM
To The Pokiha Whanau, Our condolences to you all on the passing of Reuben, a workmate who became a very good friend during our years with Transit New Zealand. He was a great mentor to me and many others and contributed his skill and knowledge freely about road maintenance, both locally and nationally. Also a great family man, always asked about health and wellbeing of others. Remembering the laughter, happy times and talking about the old days. RIP old friend. Dave and Margaret Robertson
Fiona Knight on 16-10-2024 04:05 PM
Reuben, my friend, I am so sorry to hear of your passing. It has been a real pleasure to be a work colleague and subsequently a good friend. Visits to Palmie won't be the same without our regular dinners! But you have achieved so much in your career over the last 60 plus years. Thank you for being part of my life. Arohanui. Fiona
Karen Bassett on 20-10-2024 01:31 PM
To my dear Reuben and family .you all became my second family with nan at the head .she passed and Reuben took over .now he is back with his love Barbara .I think of you often and miss you all .much love and aroha love from Karen and Shane xx
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