Roderick BELL Obituary

BELL, Roderick Tiwha Mokonuiarangi (Tiwha) Peacefully at his home in Te Kuiti on Sunday 29th March 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Aged 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Helen; loved and cherised father of Shane Moihi, Tina Kowhai, Edward (Gunner) Karutahi (dec), Vernice, Geraldine and Shannon. Treasured father-in-law and adored Papa to his many moko. Will be sadly missed by all his whanau, hapu and iwi. A revered leader and kaumatua of Ngati Maniapoto. A servant of the people. He kura i tangihia. He maimai aroha ki a ratou kua mene ki te po. Moe mai ra papa, i roto i te arohanui. Tiwha is lying in state at Te Tokanganui a noho Marae where tangihanga will be held on Friday, the 3rd of April 2026 at 11:00 AM. All communications to the Bell Family c/- PO Box 241, Te Kuiti 3941. VJ Williams & Sons Funeral Directors Association of NZ