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Quentin PONGIA Obituary
Passed away peacefully in his hometown of Greymouth, with loving family and friends by his side, on May 18, 2019; aged 48. Dearly loved husband of Sue, precious daddy of Maia, loved brother & brother-in-law of Brendon & Michelle, Megan & Jono, and Erin & Val, a loved brother-in-law of Paul & Yvonne Scott, and Gill & Phil Canavan, very much loved son of Judy & Brownie Tahapeehi, and the late Geneva Pongia, a loved son-in-law of Sheila & the late Alex Scott, a loved grandson of the late 'Great Jim' & Rose Calder, loved uncle of Holly, Libby, Manu, Taine, and Armani, a cherished nephew, cousin and friend of many. Donations to the West Coast Rugby League Association to support the stars of the future would be appreciated and can be made at the Service or posted to PO Box 198, Greymouth 7840. Messages to 25 Marsden Road, Greymouth 7805. A Funeral Service to celebrate Q's life will be held in the Coxon Hall Greymouth High School, High Street, Greymouth on Saturday at 12 noon followed by cremation here on the Coast at the Westland Crematorium.
Memories and Condolences
for Quentin PONGIA
14 Entries
Clint Newton
May 25, 2019
The humble warrior. A fierce competitor and respected leader. You showed great strength in challenging situations, but you never stopped caring about people. Rest easy mate and thank you for everything. Newto
Thierry Berle
May 24, 2019
For those moments spent with you on the field and outside thank you..., never forget my friend "Qman8inparis". RIP Q.
Wish the best for sue and little Maia
Thierry
Paul Pask
May 24, 2019
Q
Mean Team Training with you and suesy meant a lot to a group of men that will miss you a lot, while we won medals at Masters Pan PAC games for league, it was sticking together and training with you both in those wild events you would pick to show mateship and keeping our bodies in better shape that we will always think of you now you're off to rest in a better place.
Rest In Peace
Mates- Energy- Attitude - Never Give Up
Paul Pud Pask
Ed & Sandra Dando
May 22, 2019
To Aunty Judy Brownie and family, thinking of you at this sad time. Take care
Allen McLaughlin
May 21, 2019
As tough as granite, a heart of gold, a fearless competitor,sorely missed and a true legend.
Ed Taylor
May 21, 2019
Sadly missed
Arty SHEAD
May 21, 2019
R.I.P brother Q in our thoughts and prayers. SHEAD brothers Phil&Arty
George Helsham
May 21, 2019
So many memories as young fellas from our days at Toyota .Playing against you .. the house in Geraldine Ave and Riccarton Rd..
The nights we watched the kiwis play on tv and we always knew that fire burnt inside you to make the team..
Bro we are saddened by the news but know that there is no more pain.. You are and will be remembered as one of the best.. Rest easy brother..
Arohanui xx
Corinne Manuake
May 21, 2019
ANOTHER GREAT TOTARA HAS FALLEN YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN R.I.L QUENTIN NO MORE PAIN
Jarae Calder
May 20, 2019
❤❤❤
Dave Perkins
May 20, 2019
Dear Jude, Brownie and family,
We are thinking of you all at this sad time.
Quentin you were one of the best.
The memories never disappear.
Rest In Peace.
Dave (Perky) and Mary
richard case
May 20, 2019
richard an sandra case our deepest sympathy
Liz and Phil Prescott
May 20, 2019
It was a pleasure to have coached you many years ago, a young man taken too soon RIP Q
Tony
May 20, 2019
Thanks for the great memories Quentin. Taken too soon but rest easy now. Tony Mc.
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