In loving memory of
Te Pere Tai Matenga
1942 - 2025
A Celebration of Te Pere Tai Matenga's life
MATENGA, Te Pere Tai, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital surrounded by family on Saturday, November 22nd, 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 26th at 10.00am, followed by burial at Ruru Lawn Cemetery, Raymond Road, Bromley at 12.30pm.
Unable to attend the service? Send a tribute to the family
WHEN
Nov 26, 2025
at 10:00 AM
WHERE
The Embassy @ North Beach
143 Tedder Avenue
North New Brighton
Christchurch 8083
New Zealand