Passed away in Christchurch on Monday, January 8, (Elvis Presley’s birthday)2018, aged 63. Dearly loved eldest daughter of Hector (Spud) and the late Georgina (Tilly) Tainui (nee Mason). Loved sister of Selina, Rititia, Rima and Mark (all of Hokitika), Naomi, Dean and Adam (Australia), and the late Anthony (Toby), and George and Jo-anne. Loved wife of Michael Coakley. Loved daughter in-law of the late Joseph and Emily Coakley. Loved sister in-law of Stephen, David, Kevin and the late Patricia Coakley. Dearly loved Ma of Rauhine (Span), Anthony (Ant), and Jo-anne (Millie). Treasured Taua of Summer, Jah-vana, Rititia, Emily-joy, Taewa, Jordan, Liam, and Tainui. Loved Taua nui of Tyrone, Kingston, Violet, and Grayson.
She was dearly loved, and will be sadly missed by many.
A service will be held at Arahura Marae, on Thursday January 11, at 1pm. Following the service Karen will be laid to rest at Rua Taniwha Urupa, Arahura.
Will always love ya Tubba xo
Will miss you Karen. Love you. We had a lot of laughs together when you lived in Ross. Xxxxxx
Yes I m Jones xxx
To the Tainui, Coakley and Mason families. We are so sorry to hear of Karen’s passing, she was such a beautiful person with a big heart and infectious smile. Hilda and Toby will be there by her side now as she rests in peace. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Paula, Craig and family Australia XX
My deepest condolences to all whanau of Karen. May your hearts and souls find peace and comfort. I am thinking about you all and sending much love. Linda Buglass
Much love and sympathy. A lovely lady who all be truly missed. Gone to be with her loved whanau. A good friendxxxxx
Sending all our love to Karen’s whanau at this sad time. They say the pain of losing a loved one gets easier but that’s not true you just get good at living without them. Hold on to those treasured memories and know that Karen is in your heart and watching over you all. Sorry I can’t be there to say farewell but know that I’m with you all in spirit.
To all of Kan’s family My Sincere Condolences Beautiful lady gone to soon . Fly High Kan xxx
Deepest sympathy to Karen’s family. Fond memories of her days in Ross and the love of Elvis that Mum and Karen shared. Still remember the day Elvis died and Karen came screaming down the road to Mum. We heard her coming”Elvis has died!!!” A beautiful soul. R. I. P. Karen. From Sue (Douglas) Tozer and Veller Douglas
My deepest sympathies to all Karen’s whanau. I well remember Karen in days of old in Ross. Such a sad time for everyone. Fly high with Elvis Karen. He’s all yours now darling.
My deepest sympathy to all of Karen’s family & friends. RIP.
To Selena and family. So very sorry for the loss of Karen. Our deepest sympathy is extended to you all.
Diane and John Craig
Sorry to hear of Karen’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Dianna & Ham
Very sad to hear about Karens passing our deepest sympathy to all her whanau
From Stephen Foster & Sharron xxx
Very sorry to hear of Karen’s passing sincere condolences to all the family
Gary and Jill Sinclair
What sad news of Karens passing. We remember her as a fun person and always smiling. RIP Karen. Our Heart’s go out to all her whanau. We know you will give her a beautiful farewell to send her on her next journey. Love and Hugs Sue and Peter Coghlan.
Very shocked to learn of your passing Kan, a beautiful lady with a huge heart and big smile, may you RIP and fly free with the angels. My condolences to all your whanau and kia kaha xoxo
My sincere condolences to Karen’s whanau, R.I.P Karen….Colleen Astwood née Blair.
Our Aroha goes out to you all.
A genuine kind hearted lady will be sadly missed by all who knew her. I will miss seeing you in the supermarket Kan.
You are with the Angels now and all Whanau who have gone before you. R. I. P. Kan xxx
Rest easy whea karen what a wonderful present elvis got YOU make sure when you see my deano you give him a big hug from me …lots of love and big hugs to the whanau xxxx
To the Tainui, Coakley and Mason families, my deepest condolences, love and kind thoughts are with you all.
Special love to Rauhine and whanau. What an amazing tribute you are to Karen ( may she rest in peace) and may you all continue your inspiring journey.
Arohanui from Aunty Helen X
Deepest sympathy to Tainui, Coakley & Mason whanau thinking of you all at this sad time. Rest In Peace Karen,
Sorry to hear of your loose of Karen . Thinking of you all xxxxxx .RIP Karen
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Love to the Coakley Mason and Tainui families. You have lost a most precious part of your family. Loved by so many, missed by all who knew her..
Xxx Megan
Love to the Coakley Mason and Tainui families. You have lost a most precious part of your family. Loved by so many, missed by all who knew her..
Xxx Megan
To the whanau of a very dear friend, our hearts is so sadden of the passing of Karen, and now she fly with the angel and lives in gods big mansion,I had fond memorys with kan,kan and they were good memory’s
Ka nui te Aroha Ki a koutou te whanau o Karen. Ma te Atua koutou e manaki I tenei wa
My condolences to karens family, she was a beautiful lady, Rip your with the angels now