Funeral notice

Barbara Cheryl (Gingey) POTAKA

Service: Thursday 2 April 2026, 10:30am · 17 Wikitoria Road Putiki Whanganui
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Barbara Cheryl (Gingey) POTAKA

Barbara Cheryl (Gingey) POTAKA

He aha te tohu o te ringaringa!

He Kawakawa!

Tuku ki raro kia hope ra

He korokio, ko te whakatau o te mate

Ue ha! Ue ha!

E tangi ana ki tenei uri o te awa tupua kua whai I to tatau awa karihi ki te po

With the heaviest of hearts, we share that our beloved Māmā Ginge Potaka passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 31 March 2026 at 7:23am, embraced by so much love.

Mum is laying at our home 17 Wikitoria Road, Pūtiki, Whanganui.

KARAKIA/PRAYER:

Karakia will be at 7pm tonight and tomorrow night with a livestream from Amy’s Facebook

TANGIHANGA/FUNERAL:

Mum will have her service at 10:30am on Thursday 2nd of April at our home, and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz, followed by Cremation and then drinks/refreshments at Oceanview Speedway Clubrooms.

We love you always, Mum 🪽❤️

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Tony & Carrie Eades xx
7 Apr 2026, 11:39pm
We are so sorry to hear of Barbara’s passing Francis, deepest condolences to you and your family, sincere regards, Tony & Carrie 🙏🩵
JM
Joan MacBeth and family
5 Apr 2026, 2:48pm
To Francis and family. We are so sorry to hear this sad news. Ginge was a lovely and amazing lady. Please take care our love and thoughts are with you all.
JS
Jenny South (Hiroti)
2 Apr 2026, 10:26pm
What a sad lost to a beautiful couple and loving family. Francis, Roz and the children. The sadness is deep but the love and memories are deeper. Stay strong keep the laughter going. She's never far away. She will be that gentle whisper in your ears or loud for that fact..she'll be waiting. Take care . Jenny 👐
MT
Maree Toyne
2 Apr 2026, 6:49pm
Soo sorry for your loss Francis,Amy and Josh 😔Ginge was a Stubborn,Appiniated beautiful Lady 😍 Beautiful service for her send off she would've been proud of you all RIP Beautiful Lady 😔
MW
Maniapoto Whānau
2 Apr 2026, 1:54pm
Sending our love to you all x Arohanui Mel & John 🤍🤍

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