James Mason "Jimmy" RUSSELL

FUNERAL HOME

H A Thompson Ltd

86 Gibson Quay

Hokitika, West Coast

James RUSSELL Obituary

Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving whanau, aged 86. A beautiful man with a welcoming smile, unlimited cheek, master of dad jokes and a loving generous partner, Dad, Poua, Poua Nui and friend. Messages may be sent to The Russell Family C/- PO Box 131, Hokitika 7842, or can be left on Jimmy's tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz. Jimmy's Tangi will be held in Tuhuru, Arahura Marae, on Saturday, March 7, at 1.00pm, followed by burial in the Ruataniwha Urupa.

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Published by The Press on Mar. 5, 2026.

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Matt Bateman

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I always enjoyed our contacts Jimmy. A Rangatira. Deeply missed. Arohanui ki a koe, ki to whanau, ki to Hapu o Katiwaewae me to Iwi o Ngai Tahu. Haere, moe oki mai ra.

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