MATTHEWS, Kingi. QSM. Regt No 815264, D Coy, 14th Rein, 28th Maori Battalion.
5.4.1926 – 9.11.2014. Peacefully at Greytown Lifecare surrounded by his loving whanau, Aged 88 years.
Loved son of the late Te Ao Joseph and Te Orora (Rautu) Hemi Matthews.
Loved husband of Polly (Peti)
Loved father of Marie (Bubby) and Ian, Joe and Lorraine, Danny (deceased) and Libby, Tony, Phil, Barbara and Sol (deceased), Tina, Fred and Ria, Albert and Erin, David and Heather.
Cherished Grandad, great Grandad and great great Grandad of all his mokopuna.
Loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many.
“Old soldiers never die, they simply fade away”
Kingi is lying at the Papawai Marae Greytown where his funeral service will be held Today Wednesday 12th November 2014 at 11.00am followed by burial at the Uru o Tane (Black Bridge) Urupa.
Messages to the Matthews family C/- PO Box 185 Carterton 5743 or can be left on Kingi’s tribute page below.

Richmond Funeral Home
(Peter and Jenny Giddens)
FDANZ Carterton

Service Information: Date: Time: Location: 12/11/2014 11:00 a.m. Papawai Marae Pah Rd Greytown