Ada Kahurangi “Kahu” Bugler (née Arthur)

BUGLER, Ada Kahurangi “Kahu” (née Arthur): Passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Wairau Hospital, surrounded by her whanau. Aged 83 years.

Loved wife of Peter. Loved mother of Phillip and Billie-Jo, Martin and Donna, Jonette, Carole and Jason. Cherished grand-daughter of the late James and Pika Matangi. Loved daughter of the late Sarah “Sally” and Robert “Bob” Arthur. Treasured sister of the late Roberta and Janice, and of Hine. Loved Nanny of Kelly, Erin, and Stacey, and Nana of Phillip, Emma, and Katherine.

Special thanks to the staff at Wairau Hospital, Hospice Marlborough, and Sowman’s Funerals.

Messages may be sent to the Bugler family at 10 Newgate Street, Picton 7220

“Ahakoa kua hinga tetahi ano totara i roto i te wao nui o Tane,
He whetu hou ki te rangi.

Although another totara has fallen in the great forest of Tane,
there is a new star in the sky”.

In accordance with Kahu’s wishes a private farewell has been held.

Tribute from Bruce Ivamy – 

It is with great sadness I have read that Kahu has passed. Sincere condolences to family.