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Te MATENGA Obituary

Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital surrounded by family on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Beloved husband of Marietta. Loved father of Phillip, Judah, Maura, Kupe (deceased), Maui (deceased), and Tahae. Grandad and great-grandad to all his grandchildren. Loving brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to many.


'Loved God with all his heart'


Messages for the Matenga family can be sent to 58 Coleridge Street, Sydenham Christchurch 8023. A Celebration of Pere's life will be held at The Embassy Church, 143 Tedder Ave, North New Brighton on Wednesday, November 26 at 10.00am, followed by burial at Ruru Lawn Cemetery, Raymond Road, Bromley at 12.30pm.


Published by The Press on Nov. 24, 2025.

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Tyler Williams

November 25, 2025

My dad .. Wayne Vernon Williams best friend. Last time I saw Pere was at my dad´s tangi.
Pere helped with my dad´s tangi and wallie kings family also. Kia kaha arohanui xo

Adona Reodique

November 25, 2025

It was our privilege to have known Uncle Perry. A true gentleman with a lovely smile everytime we see him. He will be sorely missed. My deepest condolences to Sis Marietta and the rest of his family. Much love from Reodique Family of Ashburton

Kellie

November 24, 2025

Much love family friend. Forever love . R.N.P . Kellie and family. Xxx

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