In loving memory

Peter Te Kauae Aitua Orangi

Date of death December 29, 2025

Service Details

Wednesday, 7 January 2026

Oaklands500 Wigram Road
Christchurch
Canterbury
8025Get directions

Obituary

On December 29, 2025, at Parkstone Care Home, in his 88th year, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband of the late Annette, much loved father and father-in-law of Aaron and the late Aimee, and Adele and Leyton, proud and loving Grandad of Archie, and Beau. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Malcolm and Lyn, Christine and the late Joe, and loved Uncle Peter of Craig, Brent, Jarrad (deceased), Melissa, and Nadia. Peter was a much loved teacher, sportsman, and friend. Special thanks to the staff at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village, and latterly at Parkstone Care Home, for their care and compassion. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Peter Orangi, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A service to remember Peter and celebrate his life will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Wednesday, January 7, at 10.30am.

Guestbook

Sincere Condolences to Aaron, Adele and families on the passing of your Dad and Grandad He will always be remembered as a great teacher at Montalto School and his passion for the Community - Rest in Peace Mr O
Kathy (née Scott) and Julian BarrettJanuary 5, 2026
Sorry to hear of Peter's passing. He was a very competitive softballer in our RKS F-troop . I remember him in his last years playing , in his 70's and running home and charging the catcher who was blocking his running lane. Pete. Also a message from Jerry Very very sad as I enjoyed many a game playing next to Peter at first He was an excellent competitor and truly a great human being which the world will dearly miss along with F troop. Farewell Peter it been a great ride! Best wishes Jerry
Peter GlassenburyJanuary 6, 2026
Very sorry to here of Peters passing, I have a lot of memories of Peter from the Montalto days, taking us up the driveway from school on the farm and would always stay for a cuppa and some of mum's baking. I loved watching him play rugby he had a great side step and speed sometimes hear him laugh as he broke the line. I also remember Mr O taking a group of us Montalto school kids up Mt Tenahau and I think we placed a time capsule up there under or near a rock. Rest in peace Peter.
Roy PicklesJanuary 6, 2026

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