We would like to thank everyone for their kind wishes after the passing of Fred (Dad) on April 9, 2020. Mum and Dad were laid to rest at the Mokihinui Cemetery on April 14, with only Raina and Wayne in attendance.
Due to Covid 19 restrictions, we were unable to give Dad the funeral service he deserved, and an opportunity for friends and family to gather and reminisce about not only Dads amazing life, but the life shared with Mum.
A Memorial Service / unveiling for Mum and Dad will be held at the Mokihinui Cemetery on Saturday November 14, 2020 at 1pm. This will be an opportunity for everyone to join us to share stories and songs to celebrate Mum and Dads lives.
We look forward to seeing you all there.
Arohanui
On April 9, 2020, after a long battle with dementia and cancer, in the loving arms of his daughter Raina, aged 78 years. Loved husband of the late Dorothy Ann (Dot). Loved son of the late Milly and Kemihi and son-in-law of the late Lola and Jabez. Loved Dad of Fred and Annette, Pauline, Raina and Wayne and Tanya and Dave. Loved Grandad of Adam and Zabrina, Annalyese, Mark, Holly, and Katie, loved Old Grandad of Charleigh, Ryan, and Danielle. Loved brother, Brother-in-law and friend of John and Pauline, David and Betty and the Smyth Family. Messages to Raina Stuart, 54 Brittan Street, Hokitika 7810. A special thank you to all who cared for Dad at Kahurangi Dementia Unit, especially Tonie and Jilly. Fred and Dot were laid to rest together on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 in the Mokihinui Cemetery.
Raina love to you such a beautiful man.Take care of you and yours love Annie
Dear Raina and family..Thinking of you all I remember Fred and Dot never missing a game of Rugby in Karamea. They were wonderful people. Loved by so many..Gone but not forgotten…
Aroha Marg Meek/Heine
Much Love and sympathy to all the family. Thinking of you at this timexxx
Rania. So sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. as you know he was our most treasured favs. Thinking of you at this very difficult time with much love.
So Sorry to hear this Raina. Much love and Sympathy to you and Wayne and your extended family Kia Kaha Sue and TC
A beautiful gentle soul finally at rest with his Dot. RIP. I will never forget you Fred and Dot for the kindness and caring you gave to our Brother Kelvin. Fitzy Denise Cheryl. (Fitzsimmons girls) Our love to all yr Family.
To the ratahi family my deepest condolences and heart felt sympathy goes to yous I know it may be a bit late for this I have only just found out now I am just wondering if Fred jnr and send are actually related as I always knowen them as cousin Fred thats correct can yous please email or fb me thank your
To the Ratahi Family. We are sad to hear of the passing of Fred. Such fond memories of Fred and Dot at the Seddonville Hotel so many years ago.
Special people together again singing their favourite songs.
Thinking of you all in this difficult time ?
Raina and family sorry to hear about the loss of Fred. May he rest in peace
Thinking of you Raina at this sad time .He was a lovely gentleman and i know you loved him dearly
My love to you Raina, I know that no one could have loved their dad more than you. This will be a tough time for your whanau as it is hard enough normally……with things the way they are with the virus etc. This makes it even harder for you all, my love to you all xxJennie Roberts
Biggest hugs and kisses to you Raina Stuie and Adam and whanau My heart breaks for you Raina kia kaha Miriama Lance And Gordy xxx
So sorry to hear of Fred’s passing, he was one of my Dad favorites .He was a true gentleman in every respect. The Corkran Family.
Thinking of you Raina and Whanau at this sad time , Sincere Sympathy
from Russell and Kay Mitchell
What an amazing daughter you were Raina. Sending you both my sympathy and huge admiration.
Sending aroha to you Raina, Wayne and the whanau our thoughts are with you. Kia kaha, Rose, Rex Matthews and Whanau.xx???
from the stack whanau to fred’s whanau our sympathy goes deep lot’s of hug’s and love very sory we all couldn’t be with you’s but in our heart’s we were never 4 get our home is your home 4 ever kia kaha
I remember your dad when living in Hector, he worked with my husband Don at the mine. He was a lovely man . Very sorry to hear of his passing.
Such a hard time for you all. What a lovely place to be put to rest with Dot. Your all in my thoughts Raina, Pauline and Freddie. Everytine you put up a photo of Fred he had a huge smile on his face. You did a wonderful job Raina xox Love and condolences from the Aldridge Family <3
Sadly we never meet your dad Raina but we knew him through you and your love and devotion to your beloved dad. We followed the journeys you and Wayne took with him on your outings and the smiles on his face showed the love and delight of those times. May he be happy in his new world with his beloved Dot. Pete and I send our love to you and Wayne and your family. We will see you soon hopefully. ❤️
My gorgeous Uncle, I know you are now in the arms of Aunty Dot and bringing further joy to those who have greeted you on the other side. I’ll never forget your hugs, smile and laugh. Lots of love to you Raina, Freddie and Pauline my gorgeous cuzzies xxx so hard not being able to give you big hugs in person x
So sorry Raina. Always loved Fred’s smile. Such a lovely man. You were a wonderful daughter all the hours you spent with him. take care
Kua hinga te Totara i te wao nui a Tane. The Totara has fallen in the forest of Tane. Fred has shared so much of his manaakitanga in our community through out his life time, he has left behind a light for all those to remember him by. That light will forever shine. Fred and Dot thank you for all the years you were there for us. The Casey whanau. xoxox
Dear Raina n family
So sorry to hear your Dad passed away.
My thoughts n prayers gave been with you
Adrienne Dimmick n Tony Arnold
to Fred and Annette Please accept our deepest sympathy in our lovely Fred passing We are so blessed to have such great times with your family in Granity and Westport The whiskey bottle will never look the same again
Anne and Ron Boddy