Taylor Maraire Pakau Jepsen
09.02.1999 – 22.03.2019
Loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. Son of Sharon and the late Pete. Special friend to Keef. Brother to Sam, Xavier, Livai, Ezra, and Rainer. Branded brother to Krystal and Pom. Uncle to Madelyn. Godfather to Amelia-Rose and Taylor. Buddies with his beloved dog, Titan. Treasured by his many friends. Tay was such a special person to many people. His smile and laugh would light up any room. He touched and warmed the hearts of all people he met. The memories made with Tay will forever be cherished.


Written by Sam as described by Tay’s whanau

Aroha, mischief, rainbow kid, softy, gentle, hard worker, my rock, my friend, a hugger, annoying, always keen for a jam, life of the party, couch surfer, warm, lovable, admirable, beautiful soul, mummy’s boy.

Kaore te kumara e korero mo tona reka
(The kumara does not speak of it’s own sweetness)

Service Information: Date: Time: Location: 28/03/2019 11:00 a.m. Kohunui Marae Lake Ferry Road Lake Ferry Featherston