Paul's funeral service will be held at at St Francis de Sales Church on Wednesday 19th November at 11.00am. Following that Paul will be taken to Takapūwāhia Marae (Elsdon) for his Tangihanga, he will be brought on at 3.00pm, 19th November. All whānau, family and friends who wish to join Paul and stay with him on the marae that night must be at Takapūwāhia by 3.00pm. Rā nehu will be on Thursday 20th November, with service at Takapūwāhia marae at 11.00am, followed by burial at Tapu Te Iwi urupā (the top urupā). Paul's whānau pani wish to invite all those who attend the burial back to Takapūwāhia marae for hākari (feast/kai) in Parehounuku following this. In lieu of flowers, a koha may be paid to the following family bank account, please list your name in the reference so we can acknowledge your koha. 02-0152-0537894-00 Account Name P & K Kelly.

Published by The Post on Nov. 18, 2025.