Passed away unexpectedly in Greymouth on September 4, 2026, aged 50.
Dearly loved partner of Megan Tahapeehi, much loved and cherished Dad of Manu, and Taine,
dearly loved son of Carol & John, loved son-in-law of Judy & Brownie,
loved brother and brother-in-law of Phill & Kat, loved brother-in-law of Brendon & Michelle Pongia,
and Quentin (deceased) & Sue Pongia, loved uncle of Maia, Hayden, Ava, Maia, and Armani,
loved cousin of Amie, Meagan, Craig, and Rebecca & Paul,
a great mate of many who will be sadly missed.
Messages to 7 Josephine Street, Greymouth 7805
or 18 Anderson Street, Reefton 7830.
A Service to celebrate Jono’s life will be held in Holy Trinity Anglican Church,
Tainui Street on Friday the 11th of September at 1.30pm.
Jono will then be laid to rest at Burkes Creek Cemetery in Reefton.
Rest easy Jonathan – its been a long time but you were and will continue to be deeply loved and missed.
Megan, Manu & Taine
So sorry to hear of Jono’s passing
Such a lovely, fun guy, who is going to be missed by you all and the wider community
Treasure all the wonderful memories you have and look after each other during this difficult time
Megan – it was lovely catching up recently with you and Jono, lots of laughs, chatting bout our youth, basketball days, kids and life in general
Love to you all
Phil & Michele Wilkins
To Megan, Manu, Taine & family
My heart goes out to you all. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Love to you all
Sharon Smith
Our thoughts and love to you Megan and Family . We’re so sorry to hear of your loss .
Love Clare and Tony Lomax
Condolences to the family, Jono was a great guy, had so many good memories back at Runanga League
Gone too soon!!!! Rip Jono
Much Love Jono. We last spoke many moons ago – all night at our Aunties place, until you had to leave (relucantly) to catch the plane back to Aussie. We spoke & laughed for hours. You are a beautiful soul, wishing you nothing but peace. I know you will forever watch over & guide them well your beautiful boys. Love & strength to Megan, Uncle John, Aunty Carol, Phill & Kat and family x
To Megan and all families accept my deepest sympathy at this sad time
Dearest Megan Manu Taine and families. Devastated to hear of the huge hole left in your Whànua. Sending all our Aroha and Strength to you at this dark time. Bec and Jamie Gaskell
To Megan, Manu, Taine & Family,
So incredibly sorry to hear of your loss.
Sending you all our love and strength as you navigate this difficult journey. Hold on to the beautiful memories you have as a whānau. RIP Jono.
Much love, Te Ana & Family xx
Dearest Megan, Taine, Manu and whanau,
We are so sorry for your huge loss. Jono was a great guy and role model, Hanmer camp was a great memory with him. May he rest in Peace. Sending you all our love and strength at this difficult time. With love from Anne, Hunter, Tobey, Ava and Millie
Dear Megan, Manu, Taine and families. So sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you all with loads of aroha.
Rae, Brett, Jack and Luke x
Megan, Manu, Taine and all who loved Jono, we are thinking of you in this really awful time. There are no words, but you are in your thoughts 🌱🌱🌱
Rachael and Koghan Roberts
To Megan and all your loved ones
Sending you our sincerest and most heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your dear Jono. We are gutted for you all to hear this very sad news. Take some comfort in knowing that others care and share in your loss. Hold those precious memories close now and in the days to come. Much love and big hugs Megan…we are just so very, very sorry.
Carol, John, Phil, Kat, Megan and all you extended family, please accept our deepest sympathy at Johnathon’s passing, Our thought are with you all at this very sad time.
Very sorry for your loss Megan and family. Linda Crisp and family ex Cobden
Carol, John & Phil our thoughts to you all and the family. What a tragic loss of a good bloke.
My condolences to you all. I’m sure all of the Giants family, past and present are thinking of you and send their love at this sad time.
Moe mai ra, Jono. Sleep in peace.
Elaine Hemi.
John, Carol, Phil Amie and Rebecca
My heart breaks for you all. My deepest sympathy.
Carol, John, Phil and all of Jono’s family I am so sorry for your loss, my deepest sympathy to you all.
Kate Holley
Deepest sympathy to Carol&John&Phil&families. What a great loss to read this 2.30am about Jono. A great guy with great humour 😜 Love to you all and cherish those precious memories. Rest in peace Jono.
Daph [referee)
Our family were so saddened to hear that Jonathan had passed. We all have so many memories of the Jones family from our Reefton years.. sending thoughts ad love to you all.
Pete, Lynn, Pip, Robbie and Garth Edwards
Our deepest sympathies to you all. Remember the good times. Hugs, Judy & Dave Campbell
I am so very sorry to hear of Jono’s passing and the loss you will all be experiencing. I remember Jono as always having a smile on his face and being quitely contented to sit in the background. Sending much love to the extended Jones’ family and all those that loved and cherished him.
Rachael
Dear Carol and John.
So sad to hear of the passing of your youngest son.
Sending my love to you all.
Colleen Clyne.