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
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