Karen TATA Obituary

I remember once when Opi, myself and you were visiting aunty Sarah at her old house in Hamilton and her neighbor thought you were my mum I still remember how you laughed and told her "thats my grandkid"
Oh how I miss you and I´m so sad to hear about your passing, I was only your whangai grandkid but you treated me like your own, I love you and I´ll never forget you or the things you did for me

My deepest condolences to Karens family you are so sadly missed by everyone
Karen you are a beautiful soul I´ll never forget you rest in piece beautiful

I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Karen. She had the most beautiful Wairua . Karen had a huge impact on my life at such a young age. I will forever be grateful to her. Condolences to the whanau..

I just found out and I am sad that I didn't hear I would of loved to have been there. I remember so many great memories from Truancy to Whaanui, you were a great woman passionate and fierce, a heart of gold. You were there always supporting everyone including me. Thank you Karen for being my friend I will miss you. Thinking of your whanau especially Jim who will be lost without you. Kia kaha koutou he tino aroha ki to whanau. X

So sorry to hear of Karen's passing, my condolences to all the family. I have fond memories of teaching Karen at Waitoa School back in mid 70's. She was a pleasure to teach, a friend to many and one of the best in all she did.

Such a great step mum to my girls. Thanks Karen for the love you shared with them

Last week I contacted Waahi Whanui to pass a message on to you and Jimmy as I felt you in my heart.
Life takes us on many journies far and wide but with you my dearest I knew whenever we connected it was like yesterday. I wish life hadnt gotten the way and I had reached out earlier.
How I love our memories although they may few always precious and will rest gently with me forever. You now know so much more of the wonderings of life my lovely very special heart friend. It feels lonlier now that I can never catch up again. Rest gently my " Ebony and Ivory Friend"
I bless you always. Big hearthugs.. The other Karen.xxxx

E ngakau aroha ana Jim
From her funny poodle hair day stories & Jim to the rescue antics not forgetting the adventures had searching for her phone, Karen was a special lady who bought many giggles & smiles to every occasion had with her. Missing your laughter & hilarious advice my friend
Arohanui Whaea Rae

E ngakau aroha ana Jim & whanau
From her poodle hair day stories to adventures had looking for her phone Karen was a special lady who bought many giggles & smiles to every occasion had with her.
Rest peacefully my friend
Arohanui Whaea Rae

Thinking of all the family especially to my cousins Johnny and Mike .
Remember Karen with very fond memories of times spent at Waitoa , dancing around to prince tui teka ( I still think of you when I listen to him nowadays )
RIP Karen hugs to the whanau

Much love to you Jim and family. Karen, we looked familiar to each other when we met last year. Recently Polly clicked we were neighbors 20+ years ago and didn't remember.
My household referred to you as lovely neighbor! We missed you when you moved.
If only we got to know our neighbors better!
You touched us when we met you and Jim in December. You will be a lasting memory in our workplace.
Fly free now x
Lynne and the RVSC Team.

So sad that we won't see you or hear your voice again. But so, so glad that we all got together earlier this year for that wonderful family get together with mum, it was the best ever!
We love you Karen and will miss you heaps. Rest peacefully little sister.
Sending love and hugs to Jim, Johnny, Mikey, Polly, Mum and all of our Tata whanau.
Love & hugs, Colin, Donna, Erin & Annie xoxo

To my big Sister, you are forever in my heart, I will love and miss you for the rest of my life, we all will.
Jim, John,Mike,Polly, wish we could be there with you but our love, thoughts and prayers are with you all and your families.
Rest in peace Karen and give Dad a big hug from us. Love you

Greg, Kathy, Hailey and Ryan

Dearly loved daughter of Jill and the late Louis Tata. Loved wife of Jim Church. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Colin and Donna, Chrisanne and Merv, Pauline and Faron, Brenda, Greg and Kathy.

Karen will be sadly missed but forever loved by us all.

Cherished sister and sister-in-law of Chrisanne and Merv Sands. Treasured aunty of Amy and Gary, Scott and Emma, Grant, Shane.

Forever grateful for the many years with you in our lives.