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Post by caztex on Jun 7, 2010 17:57:25 GMT 12
We've had a huge unexpected loss at Taipa. Life Patron of the Club, Percy Poharama, passed away 6 June at his home. All our thoughts are with Mere and the Poharama family at this sad time. RIP Percy.
We will miss you!
Brian O'Connell
President
Taipa Stock & Saloon Car Club
POHARAMA
Percy Rutene. On June 6, 2010 Percy passed away at Taipa. Aged 65 years. Treasured husband of Mary, much loved father and fatherinlaw of Wiremu and Thelma, Danny and Terina, Pio, Elizabeth and Brad. Loved Poppy of Dylan, Vanessa and Ishaana. Percy will be lying at Karepori Marae, Oruru Road, Taipa. A service will be held at the Marae tomorrow (Wednesday) at 10.00am followed by burial at Putangarau Urupa. All communications to ph 09-406-2252. Geards Funeral Home Ph 09-408-0970 Kaitaia
• Published Tuesday, June 08 2010 New Zealand Herald
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Post by lesley on Jun 7, 2010 18:59:03 GMT 12
Such a sad loss. Our thoughts go out to Mere and the family. I saw Percy from a distance over the weekend, but did not take the time to go and talk to him. A missed opportunity i now regret. Lesley and Paul Bregmen
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Post by joe on Jun 7, 2010 19:34:37 GMT 12
Huge loss to the Taipa Stock & Saloon Car Club and Speedway in general. Real happy chap who made everyone welcome at Taipa. Our thoughts are with Mere & Poharama family at this sad time.
Kev, Joy & family (Taipa62)
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Post by fullboar on Jun 7, 2010 19:45:11 GMT 12
Our thoughts are with Mere and the extended Poharama family. A great man with many a great story to be told. Taipa Speedway will not be the same without Percy (Elvis) about to entertain us all with his great sense of homour and songs.
RIP Percy.
Scott and Angie
Fullboar 74A Saloon.
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Post by muttly on Jun 7, 2010 19:55:13 GMT 12
Goodbye to our friend Percy. You and Mere made us welcome both at the club and as your friends right from the start. We will miss the friendship, dancing,stories & songs. Our thoughts are with Mere and the family.
Robbo,Rhonda,Krista-Leigh & Karina
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Post by dewaalfamily on Jun 7, 2010 20:00:53 GMT 12
To Mere and family
Our thoughts are with you.
Percy was a good mentor to Daniel which I know he will miss.
Racing won't be the same with out you Percy.
RIP Percy
The DeWaal Family Taipa.
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Post by bruce49 on Jun 7, 2010 20:15:02 GMT 12
We are thinking of Mere and the family at this sad time. Percy was always so friendly and welcoming at Taipa. We will dearly miss him and his 'one-on-one' chats. Bruce and Carole Attachments:
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Post by caztex on Jun 8, 2010 0:11:33 GMT 12
Percy loved his RXMazda cars but this Toyota Celica proved to be a 'world beater' for him in C Grade in recent years..... Attachments:
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Post by mrsteee on Jun 8, 2010 6:37:35 GMT 12
Sad to hear of Percy's passing, we have very vivid memories of him from our visits to Taipa.
Our condolences to his family.
Phil & Christine Towgoodand Crew 48 Saloon.
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Post by allyz on Jun 8, 2010 8:55:24 GMT 12
R.I.P Percy Poharama
Our thoughts are with the Taipa club and the Poharama Family during this sad time.. Percy was an amazing person, and will be missed by all. Will miss the speeches at queens birthday, which always gave us a laugh..
Here's to you mate, keep on racing up there!
Regards,
Waiheke Dirt Track Club
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Post by MaRISSA Gough on Jun 8, 2010 9:22:12 GMT 12
I am in shock to hear of Percy's passing. A lovely man who always put a smile on your face.
My thoughts are with Mere and family.
Kia Kaha
Rissa
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Post by strauss on Jun 8, 2010 10:37:17 GMT 12
Our condolences and thoughts are with Mere & Poharama family at this time of great sadness. Another great person taken away from us too early. Thank you for the memories, friendliness and welcoming arms you always had open for everyone.
RIP.
Love Anita and Ainsley.
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Post by debbieb on Jun 8, 2010 21:03:10 GMT 12
Such at huge loss  & at only 65 years old Our thoughts are with Mere and the Poharama family. We will miss that smiling face, stories and knowledge.... Tony & Debbie Taylor 103k Kaikohe "gone to heaven on the wings of angels" |
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Post by azza01 on Jun 8, 2010 23:01:15 GMT 12
R.I.P Percy Poharama.............Johnston family Dargaville.
31D 32D 12D 23D 81D 32R
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Post by caztex on Jun 9, 2010 16:38:20 GMT 12
Percy on his last circuit of the Taipa track with speedway racing friends Attachments:
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& at only 65 years old 
