Judith KINGI Obituary

Judith, I am late to hear of this. It's the problem with living so far away and removed from circles of communication. I emailed you back when we were coming to New Zealand in 2013 and got the email returned. I should have tried harder to find you. I'm so sorry I didn't know. I've just been writing about Rangipo today and the time he took us to Taranaki for a blessing. I thought of you again and decided that I would try and find you, only to see I am too late. He aitua! All my love to you and Rangipo now on the other side of this great mystery. Moe mai Judith, moe mai.

Emma Pratt

I give 100% Sympathy to all the Mete-Kingi Family etc. She helped me with my school work etc. I have talked to her lot's on the phone since she moved down to Chch. I did a Course every morning with her in 2008.
I hope to see her one day soon
God Bless

Very sad to hear on your passing,remarkable lady with a big heart and touch my life and others that she all taught as one of the Teachers during my time at TMGC, Much Aroha Mrs Metekingi.

Very sad to hear of your passing Miss. Thank you for teaching me how important history is to humanity and that great leadership is not about a persons accolades or stature. Rest in peace Mrs Metekingi.

Aue taukuri e...so sorry to hear of your passing. You made such an impact on all of us during our time at TMGC. The last time we saw you was at Uncle Rangipo Metekingi tangi...Ka nui te aroha ki a koe me to whanau...from TMGC "We croon a little lullaby to all the dormitories that bring back memories...we will remember you always Miss xox

Judith, My dear friend,
A page has been turned in my book of life and i must go on without your treasured friendship and company. Your calm, sincere and encouraging presence in my life is echoed in the sentiments of others on these pages. I treasure the memories i have of our days at WHS and then in the Sidewalk Cafe and on my more recent visits to you. May you be at rest and in a beautiful place with your beloved Rangipo and may we meet again one day .Till then, Arohanui, my dear friend.Marie Read

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

You were a awesome teacher and person you made me look forward to English you were very loved and will be very missed so sorry

Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. May God sustain and comfort you each day as you remember your loved one (Isaiah. 41:10).

He Wahine purotu, he wahine humarie haere atu ra ki te taha o Rangipo ki wainganui o nga anahera

I don't remember all my teachers but I'll always remember Mrs Mete-Kingi ... A quiet, humble yet assertive woman whom I will always be grateful for having crossed my path. Moe Mai Ra whaea.

Sadness in my heart that you have passed but you truly were a remarkable woman..thank you for all you did for me..I would always wonder how you were every time i drove past your old house on the hill..Happiness to know you're reunited with your love...Forever in my heart xxx

Moe mai ra Mrs Mekekingi. U were such an awesum teacher and loved by 1 and all..aroha mutunga kore...

You were someone who believed in every girl that walked through the front gates of Turakina. I wanted to be a teacher just like you - Firm, fair & Friendly. Thank you for being you. xox

I am saddened to hear of your passing Mrs Metekingi. I remember you being a quiet, humble lady who commanded respect witout asking for it but you also gave respect to all the girls you taught. Your passion as a teacher for the subjects you taught and to the students you taught it to I will remember most. Moe mai ra e te whaea.

Awww so sad to hear.. You were 1 straight up Shorty Woman Miss. Rest easy in Paradise and have a cuppa with my Nan Mama T xox

Moe mai ra Mrs Metekingi.... such a beautiful humble lady, you treated all of us girls fairly and equally and such a commanding presence respected by all.... just read through all the comments on the TMGC page shows how much of an impact you had on so many of the students you taught throughout the years.... I still look up at your old whare on the hill when I drive past... Our thoughts and prayers to all your family and friends.... Rest in love Mrs Metekingi

Rest in peace Mrs Mete Kingi, know you made a positive difference to the world and especially to the world of Turakina. You will be missed.

Haere atu ra e te kuia, kua ngaro koe ki te po.
E kore e warewaretia koe e matou, Ka mihi,Ka tangi, Ka poroporoaki.
Remember teaching with you at Waverley High School. You brought many joys to the other staff members and students in the school.
Ma te atua koe e manaaki e tiaki hoki.

Very sad to hear of your passing Mrs Metekingi, thank you for your support during my time at TMGC. Arohanui.

A reliable and guiding hand for all the students of Turakina Maori Girls College, Marton. The people of Putiki, Whanganui also acknowledge your passing Mrs Metekingi as being the devoted wife of our whanaunga (relation) Rangipo Metekingi of Whanganui iwi.

Your gentle smile and advocacy for the significance of te reo Maori, Maori history and literature will be ever embraced and engraved in the hearts of those fortunate enough to have your influence in their lives.

At your farewell at TMGC I aligned your reputation to that of the athlete MJ (Michael Jordan) and quoted:
"... people are wearing t-shirts with the phrase "I wana be like mike! Well, we all wana be like Mrs Metekingi"

Your service to Turakina Maori Girls College is forever embedded in our hearts Miss.

Te Aroha McDonnell
Turakina Maori Girls College
1990-1993

Rest in peace Mrs Metekingi, such a wonderful teacher, such a humble person. You clearly had a huge impact on us all, sleep well xox

Mrs Metekingi, you were are favourite teacher to many kotiro at Turakina Maori Girls College, Thank you for patience, commitment, and your aroha you showed to us...Moe moe ra e te whaea xxx

Very sad to hear...two of my best subjects at school were English and History and Mrs Metekingi taught both...she was an awesome teacher in my books and was a great role model...we had both Mr and Mrs Metekingi at TMGC when I was there and they were a neat couple....she wrote me the most awesome reference when I left school....you and Mr Metekingi will be together again....May you rest in peace...condolences to the whanau x

You were a wonderful person who will be sadly missed by many and thank you for being such a great educator to all.

So sad to hear of your passing Mrs Metekingi. Thank you for your contribution to improving lives of others especially mine. May you rest in peace xoxo

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Your gentle and pleasant presence will always make me smile. Moe mai ra e te rangatira, e te wahine toa, wahine purotu, wahine ringaraupa, kua tiraha mai te rata ki te wao tapu... E tangi nei e, moe pai ai ki te kaokao a o tatou tupuna... Arohanuirawa ki a koe

Moe Mai whaea thank you for your loving support of our whanau at TMGC xox condolences to the whanau

Pouri te rongo atu ki tenei. he wahine rangatira he wahine humarie he wahine manawanui. I never had Mrs Metekingi as a teacher, we had Mrs Sutton however when I did my section at TMGC she was my mentor and supervisor. from her I learnt what it was to be a teacher and how she was fully committed to her students and their achievements. arohanui Miss!!!xxxx

There was a way about you that commanded respect yet you never raised your voice, you were very softly spoken and you managed to make us girl's stick to the kaupapa & get the Mahi done!
A beautiful smile, strong ahua and wonderful role model.
May you rest in peace in the arms of your beloved Matua Rangipo. Moe mai Ra e Kui, e te Rangatira I roto I to moengaroa

So very sad to hear of your passing Mrs Metekingi. Thank you for your contribution to improve the lives of others especially mine. May you rest in peace xo

Such a kind and humble lady. you will be sadly missed by all who knew you. rest easy now xx

Miss Metekingi. You were an amazing teacher and I am grateful for all that you taught me while I was at Turakina Maori Girls' College. Moe mai ra e te whaea.

Loving memory of a wonderful person. We had many happy times together.I will miss the games of scrabble. Rest in peace Judith. Arohanui