The Venerable Arch Deacon Miki Thompson

20th March 1925 - 24th March 2025
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Nga Hau E Wha Marae
193 Conon Street
Invercargill
Thursday 27 March 2025, 1:00PM
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THOMPSON, The Venerable Arch Deacon Miki:

20-3-1925 - 24-3-2025

E te rangatira, moe mai, moe mai moe mai ra

It is with deep sadness we wish to announce the passing of our dearly beloved Miki Tamihana, at Hospice Southland on the 24th March, surrounded by his Tamariki and Wife. In his 101st year.

Cherished husband of Helen Thompson, and adored father of the late Leslie, Donna and John, Michael and Denyse, Ann, Viki, Hayley and Trevor, Cassie. Beloved friend of Shona, and Sue. A special Grandad to all his mokopuna, and a special friend to the late Jocelyn Thompson. Miki was the youngest, and last of his generation.

We would also like to acknowledge the amazing Hospice Angels that took such good care of dad.

A service to honour his life will be held in Nga Hau E Wha Marae, 193 Conon Street, Appleby, Invercargill, on Thursday 27th March, at 1.00pm. Followed by a private cremation. Messages to 58 Selwyn Street, Appleby, Invercargill 9812

Messages

Matua it's been an absolute pleasure to have met you and worked alongside of you. You have touched so many lives. You have left a beautiful legacy in the whanau that have loved and adored you. You live on in all of them. Thank you to your whanau for sharing you with the community.
We will miss your cheeky smile and laugh. Lots of wonderful memories of all the stories from your years of wisdom. To the whanau pani, much love to you all at this very pouri time.
A true legend, a mighty totara has fallen.
Rest in so much love Matua, you have earned that 💞
Racheal Maheno (née Wainui) , Invercargill
As a new starter at NZAS in 1978 Miki was my crew Forman. A real gentleman with a marvellous personality and humour always made my day.
Dave Edwards , Dunedin
So very sorry to hear of Miki's passing our thoughts are with you all much love ❤️
Sonny and Annie soper, Waikaia
Condolences to Miki family. Miki R I P. Remembered with love and great respect from The late June Maguire family. Mum worked for Miki she was the cook for Miki shears.
Frances Murch , Invercargill
Sad news. I honestly thought he would live forever.

First memories were of him in Tanner street partying with my Dad. Great times in a very close social era.

Also remember him as a shearing contractor, car sales owner and then at Tiwai as a Foreman. He loved to get the production tally out .

Officiated at Karen’s wedding which was special for us.

Condolences to the family . A special man.


Barry Todd, Clyde
Miki was such a kind man he prayed for my mum when mum had her stroke while in kew hospital.i met Miki at our ministers house Murray talbot around 1980s praying for southland .love to all of mikis families certainly agood and faithful severat of the Lord God bless R.I.P
Christine Keith , Invercargill
Rise in Paradise Miki, I will always remember to remember you and your kindness ♥️ in our time of need. I talk of our Mahi together at Kew hospital, we were the first employed Kaupapa Maori in a field of constant learning. You were our first Maori Chaplin appointed the day of your ordination. You a I had almost 3 weeks orientation, this was a wonderful highlight of my being in my role as Maori advisor. Thank you Miki
Ma te atua ki te manaaki e tiaki ki a koe mo ake ake xoxoxoxoxox
Marcia Te Au Thomson , Wigram Christchurch
To donna john and family sorry for your loss your father was wonderful man and truly proud of you
LeeAnn Cavanagh, Invercargill
Kia ora Matua, you and my papa, Rangi Maere arrived in Invercargill around the same time. Both shearers, and both typical Kahugnunu men that married southern women. I'll always be grateful to you for being there for my mum, Daph and brother Tam when they passed away. You are an absolute legend and my condolences to your whanau from the Maere whanau.
Arohanui Hata and Julie Wilson ❤️
Julie Wilson , Wellington
To our dear Miki, a big thank you for being in our lives over the years personally and at the hospital. A big thank you you to your family for sharing you with all of Invercargill, what an amazing job you did for many years donating your time to the sick and needy and just spending time with those who were lonely. Moi Mai ra dear friend. We will never forget you. You deserve a good rest. RIP.
Polly Youngman, Invercargill
rest in peace miki you were such a gentleman and now at rest with your lord
lesley gray, invercargill
Our Thoughts are with the Thompson Whanau

Nga Mihi
Tatana Whanau
Tatana, Waimahaka
So very sorry to hear of our uncles passing. I only learnt a month ago that he was alive. I would have cherished in my heart to have met this precious Man.My love goes out to all of our Whanau
Patricia, Daughter of Daisy and Jack Green. 🙏
Patricia Liddle, Hamilton
On behalf of the geeson family (Waikiwi) I’d like to send our condolences to Arohamai Arohanui Joanne geeson
Joanne geeson , Invercargill
Hello Hayley and family. I write this on behalf of my husband Russell who passed away last year. Miki and your family lived near us in Kakapo St?? Then Russell worked with Miki at Tiwai Smelter for a few years then their paths crossed again at Blue Star Taxis. Russell was very fond of Miki and amazed at all he managed to achieve in his wonderful long life. Gods blessings to to you all. Kaye Crowther
Kaye Crowther, Invercargill
Thinking of you Hayley and Trevor, an amazing man with a great sense of humour, and what great memories you will have.
Julie Bridgman., Invercargill.