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Kyra TAINUI

Kyra TAINUI Obituary

Died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the age of 82. Much loved wife of Wi for over 60 years. Adored mother and mother-in-law of Shane and Karyn, Donna, and Rochelle. Adored Nan of Finn, Josh and Kasey, and Maddy. Loved sister of Neil and Joyce and loved by her many nieces and nephews. Thank you to the medical staff at Akaroa Health Centre. Messages to the Tainui family c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A celebration of Kyra's life will be held at Onuku Marae, Akaroa, Tomorrow, Thursday, at 11.00am. Burial thereafter.


Published by The Press on Jul. 23, 2025.

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Mary Jane Price

Earlier today

Sending love to you Wi & all the family. So many happy memories especially from fire brigade comps & our days as Cottontails. Kyra was a kind, caring & lovely person who I was fortunate to call my friend.

Joan Miles

Earlier today

So sorry to hear off Kyra,s passing away, she will be missed by all. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Love and hugs Joan Miles ( Ashburton )

Shelley Priestley

Yesterday

I have fond memories of working at the BNZ with Kyra between 1981-1985. A lovely lady who has had to endure so much in the last few years. My condolences to Wi and family and the extended family. Xxx

Lois Reid

Yesterday

To Wi and family with my deepest sympathy at this sad time love hugs to you all

David and Eileen Caygill

Yesterday

To Wi and whanau
Our sincere condolences on your loss. Thinking of you at this time.
Kia ora koutou

Mike Lowden

Yesterday

With our sincere condolences,thinking of you all at this sad time. Many fond memories of Kyra.Mike,Caroline and the Lowden family

Richelle Reid

July 23, 2025

Sending love and hugs in this sad time to you all. Moe mai ra e kare. Ka aroha hoki e te whanau pani x Richelle, Jeremy, Van & Aden xxx

Sue and Denis Ashworth

July 23, 2025

We are so sorry to hear of Kyra´s passing. Sending love and best wishes to Wi and all the family.

Sue and Richard Lovett

July 23, 2025

Our deepest sympathies to Kyra's whanau. Her service at the bank and kindness in the community is well remembered and appreciated.

Mark Smith

July 23, 2025

Flour Face --from Akaroa Bakery Plodding into the BNZ & Leaving behind "Flour Footprints" will be forever Remembered & Friendly smile From Kyra-Memories Last forever.Love to you all.

joanne rolley

July 23, 2025

I remember Kyra from her days at the BNZ. Always so helpful and such a warm smile. My sympathy to the family upon the loss of a very lovely lady. Regards Jo

Kaye Dickie

July 23, 2025

Dear Donna, Wi and whanau
Sorry to hear of the passing away of Kyra. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Love and hugs to you all
The Dickies xxxxxxx

Peter Moore

July 23, 2025

To Wi and family, so sad to hear of Kyra's passing. I have great memories of spending time with you over the years. I know Mum and Dad had the greatest respect and admiration for you both. Sadly I'm overseas at the moment so can't extend my sympathies in person. Best regards Peter Moore

Diana Blomquist

July 23, 2025

To the Tainui family.
Our sincerest sympathy and thinking of you all at this sad time.
From: Max, Audrey and the Blomquist family

Errol & Ngaire Kingsbury

July 23, 2025

Our Deepest Sympathy to all of the Tainui Family at Kyra's passing. Wonderful friends for over 60 years, please know our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. You should all be proud of how Kyra fought her many health problems with great courage and without complaint. We are all the better for having known her. We know that Kyra will be missed by many in the community as well as the family, but take courage in the fact that she has been an inspiration to us all. A life well lived. RIP Kyra. Kingsbury Family

July 23, 2025

Passed away July 20, 2025. Darling sister of Joyce and the late Eric Hill. Loved aunty of Stephen and Sue and the late Lyn, Tracy, Chris and Donna and their families. Loved sister of Neil Butt and family. Loved daughter of the late Bell and Alex Butt.
Rest in Peace.

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