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Michael Rumatiki "Mike" TIMU

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John Rhind Funeral Directors

13-19 London St

Christchurch, Canterbury

Michael TIMU Obituary

Mike, stubborn and determined to the end, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, at Essie Summers Retirement Village, Christchurch, on Friday evening, May 30, 2025 at the age of 92 years. Mike is Dad of Alan, and Michael, friend of Debs, and Wendy, a loved grandfather of Alan Jnr and Michaela, and Matt and Katie, and a much-loved Great-grandfather of Navy, and Max, and special friend of Jan Watson. Mike's family would like to acknowledge the amazing staff at Essie Summers for their care and support of Mike. Messages to Mike's family can be sent c/- [email protected]. If unable to attend Mike's service, you are welcome to watch the livestream, you will find this on the John Rhind Website. A private family cremation has been held. A celebration of Mike's life and his love of Rock 'n Roll dancing will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entrance from London and Whitmore Streets, on Thursday, June 19, at 4.00pm.


Published by The Press from Jun. 11 to Jun. 14, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
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Carol Anderson

June 20, 2025

Dear Mike, although it's been a while since I last saw you, you were never forgotten... such a good friend to my late ex husband Patikura. Also to me. MOE MAI RA e hoa..now at peace with the angels...I'm sure Pati will play his guitar and sing all the old songs for you to dance to..
Arohanui to all the whanau
Carol Anderson

Patikura Anderson whanau

June 19, 2025

On behalf of our dad Pati Anderson, an old mate of Uncle Mike Timu we send our sincere condolences to all uncle Mike's whanau. The photo attached was taken of uncle Mike speaking at dad's 60th birthday at The Kuiti Pa in 1998.

Patikura Anderson whanau

June 19, 2025

Trish Haswell

June 19, 2025

Thinking of your sons, friends and family Michael. I hope they realise what a lovely gentleman you have always been.

Met you through RnR dancing, judging and all that goes with that. I like to think of you as an old friend.

Lois Short (Wangford) and John Bateman

June 17, 2025

Fond memories of Mike from our Anzac 80 and Anzac 81 days. He was such a happy, helpful man which helped the shows to be the success they were. Always remembered.

Trish McBeath

June 15, 2025

Denis Cunneen

June 14, 2025

My Friend and I had the pleasure of meeting Mike on a bus trip around the lower South Is. about 2 years ago.He would sit in the back of the bus and sing the old songs and most of the people would join in. I told him I worked on the NZR in CH-CH on Locos he said his son Mike worked in Ch-CH I said I remembered Mike. He was a fine man. RIP Mike.

Margaret Gardner née Edwards.

June 12, 2025

I worked with Mike at the Canterbury Savings Bank.
Always a gentleman, nothing was a bother. If I wasn´t sure of something, he was always there to help.
R.I.P. Mike.

John Timu

June 11, 2025

Just found out today about Uncle Mickey... Condolences & kind regards to All Loved ones,Family & Friends - Arohanui.

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Memorial Events
for Michael TIMU

Jun

19

Celebration of Life

4:00 p.m.

John Rhind Chapel

entrance from London and Whitmore Streets, Canterbury

Funeral services provided by:

John Rhind Funeral Directors

13-19 London St Richmond, Christchurch