Peacefully on March 10, 2026, in Perth, Australia, aged 44. Loved husband of Samone, cherished Dad of Georgia, and Jack, very much-loved son of Tom and Jean, loved by his sisters, late brother, all his extended family and friends. Messages to The Jones Family c/- PO Box 285, Hokitika 7842, or can be left on Taye’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz. In accordance with Taye’s wishes he has been cremated in Perth.
Taye Naaman Jones
March 10, 2026
Taye was one heck of a good bugger and friend.
There were always shenanigans and laughs when Taye was involved.
We will remember Taye with a smile and remember his cheeky nature and all the great times we shared with him – and there were many.
Simone, Georgia, Jack and all the Jones family we are so sorry for your loss. You guys are in our thoughts.
We will miss you Taye. A short life, well lived.
Fondly remembering the Three Mile/sub days growing up. This is a guy that lived life to the fullest, a heck of an operator whatever he was steering, funny and a good friend to all. Condolences to Simone, the kids and the wider Jones family. To this day I still crack a wry smile whenever I hear Rock DJ, and it will take on a new level of remembrance now you are gone, fella.
RIP Taye. There’s so many funny stories with you involved. The shenanigans at school and beyond will never be forgotten. Condolences to the Jones family. X
Thinking of all of Tayes family at this very sad time .
My sincere condolences to all of Taye’s family and friends. Very sad news to hear. Thoughts are with you all x
Sorry to here this tom and jean and familyrip mate you were a good lad mate
So very sad to hear about Tayes passing sending love to you all at such a hard time.
My Deepest Sympathies to you Samone, Georgia, Jack and all the Jones Family. Taye, Kevin Bradley and I went on the journey together talking frequently. The ups, the downs which drew us even closer. Sadly Taye’s goal of journeying over the Nullarbor to Warrnambool Australia this year sadly won’t be happening. Taye spoke frequently of his beautiful wife Samone, his pride in Georgia’s soccer and Jack and he hunting. Rest in Peace my dearest friend. I will really miss ya my Aussie Mate, even if you were a Westie 💕💕💕💕
So very sad to hear this x my sincere condolences to all the family xxx
Sincere condolences to Simone Georgia and Jack and the Jones clan special thoughts to Tommy and Jeanie for the sad loss of a husband and father and son. Tayes family were his world Taye you’ll be missed by so many a true character gone but never forgotten RIP Mate
My deepest condolences to Tommy and Jeanie on the loss of your son, also to Mini, Shantell and Daniel. May be RIP. So sad.
So sad to hear , gone before his time. Condolences to his family.
RIP Taye so so sad he was such a good bugger. Thoughts are with all his family he will be so missed by many 😢
Sending my deepest condolences to all of Taye’s family. Taye was a lovely guy. Such sad news x
To Tommy, Jeanie, And Family we are so very sorry to hear of the sad loss of your dear Taye, Words cannot take away your pain but know that we have you in our thoughts at this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathies
I will always remember Taye’s happy, mischievous demeanor. A young man that will be truly missed. Condolences to his family.
To all of Taye’s family. Taye was such a cool dude. He has been cruelly taken too soon. Sending sincere sympathy to you all, keep those memories close.
Thinking of all tayes family, taken way to soon, RIP Taye xx
Lots of love to Taye’s family ♥️ Lots of fond memories of our school days and his cheeky, mischievous ways. RIP Taye
Thinking of you all at this sad time. Especially Tommy, Jeanie and Neisha.
Our thoughts are with you all at this tough time!! Top guy taken way too soon.
I was gutted to hear this news. Taye, you were funny, cheeky, fun and just an all-round awesome human. Up there with the best. Thanks for the yarns & the laughs over the years. Rock DJ will forever remind me of you & the sore tummy & tears I’d have from laughing at your antics over 20 years ago. Since then it was always so good to catch up on your trips home. You are going to be missed by so many people. The world won’t be the same without your bright light. Rest in love my friend.
Sending love to Simone, Georgia, Jack,Tommy, Jean, the rest of the Jones family & friends.
So sad to hear that Taye has passed, our heartfelt thoughts are with you all at this very sad time 💔
Sincere condolences to Tommy, Jeanie and all the Jones families. The world is a much sadder place without Taye, he was a hard worker, had a great sense of humour and loved life. And, he was a better Rock DJ than Robbie! Taken far too soon and he will be so very missed.
So sad to hear of Taye passing my thoughts are with his family. Will miss him coming to the shop giving cheek
Condolences to Tommy, Jeanie and all of Taye’s family. Thoughts are with you at this sad time
Ya fights over bro rest in peace I’ll remember you having a understanding non judgemental ear to lean on a guy that takes shit seriously and can see though fakes with interesting and engaging solutions to think about. To his family sorry for your loss gone but not forgotten shout out to all the lads up there.
Sincere condolences to Tommy, Jeanie and all extended families.
Thoughts are with you all at this very sad and difficult time
Heartfelt sympathy and empathy Jeannie, Tom, Nesha and Tayes family. May the sun shine on you all. Catch you along the way.
Thinking of all Taye’s family at this sad and difficult time.
RIP Taye.
To Tom, Jeannie,Nesha and Tayes family Our sincere sympathy to you all with the passing of Taye a young man gone to soon. May you R.I.P
Our sympathy to Tommy, Jeanie Nesha and Tayes family.taken too soon 🥲🙏
To Samone , Georgia , Jack , Jeanie and Tommy our deepest sympathy in the tragic loss of your dearly loved Taye. He was taken way too soon, but be very proud of him because he fought the good fight. His positivity was an inspiration to everyone who knew him. We will really miss his phone calls and visits.
Lots of love Sandy and Allyn.
Taye will live on in memory as he was such a loveable and dynamic character who would always leave you smiling or laughing
RIP Taye love to all his family and thousand friends xjen
So sorry to read of your loss Jeannie you always spoke so fondly of Taye, my sincere condolences to you and all your family