Rogers Whanau - Really sorry to hear the sad news of the passing of Sheryle. Our aroha goes to her whanau. She will be missed greatly. I will miss her lovely smile. xxx

08-Oct-2012

Lara - I first met you at during the lead up to the World Sprints in 2006, lots of training camps and a great experience for all involved. I remember being impressed by your steering ability, easy going nature and smile. Thank you for the contribution you have made to our sport. You will be sadly missed from our waka ama community, it was a pleasure to have known you. Arohanui x

08-Oct-2012

analatu - hey Sheryl.... thanks to you Auds and Vonnie I got to paddle my first Vaka Eiva change race with Kaha Wahinez 2010!!!...u'r a MEAN steerer and paddler..... I'm blessed 2 hv paddled in yr waka... ofa atu Analatu

08-Oct-2012

Audrey. - I carry you in my heart. You and Vaun, Vonnie and Alex, Steve and Jax made me and Eru part of your whanau. Me and you, we shared so much, our pride in our kids, our dreams and our paddling. Never judging, always smiling (and disappearing for a quick ciggy). I carry you in my heart Sheryllis. I will miss you more than words can say.

08-Oct-2012

Kara - Like Lara I first meet Sheryll at 2006 Worlds, she was always smiling and happy to see you. I paddled with her at dragon boat & waka regatta's. She always had a kiss and hug ready when ever I saw her.
I will miss you buddy, so sad! Arohamai.

09-Oct-2012

Cindy Cornwall - Will so miss you Sheryle, at Raro this year. I like Analatu, was privileged to share your waka for my first Vaka Eiva & 2nd, & loved your welcoming, happy
manner. Me te aroha tino nui, Cindy

09-Oct-2012

Kerry - Sheryl would have to be the strongest person I had the privilege to paddle with and against. Leading up to her last Nationals she missed just one practice because of her illness. At each practise she would always finish off with a cackle and a fag! She always cracked me up with her common sense and easy going attitude. But I was never fooled by you Sheryl, easy going ,yes ,but a serious competitor ,definitely, and always a winner! After each training I would go home and sing her praises to Stephen ,and he would always reply. Yep, she's a good stick. A small town girl you know! I know when Sheryl did the worlds in 2006 , a person in her team thought that because she was a smoker that her fitness was under question. But after setting the team a gruelling workout that same person realised that in fact Sheryl was the fittest in the team. You showed them Sheryl. Good for you! I was very proud of her throughout that campaign ,she handled the pressure and came up trumps every time. I wasn't surprised too much when I heard that after her chemo Sheryl would toddle on back to work. Shery lived a good life, a full life and the energy that she must have needed to be so strong finally evaded her last week. Love and respect to Casper and her children.

09-Oct-2012

Kerry - Sheryl would have to be the strongest person I had the privilege to paddle with and against. Leading up to her last Nationals she missed just one practice because of her illness. At each practise she would always finish off with a cackle and a fag! She always cracked me up with her common sense and easy going attitude. But I was never fooled by you Sheryl, easy going ,yes ,but a serious competitor ,definitely, and always a winner! After each training I would go home and sing her praises to Stephen ,and he would always reply. Yep, she's a good stick. A small town girl you know! I know when Sheryl did the worlds in 2006 , a person in her team thought that because she was a smoker that her fitness was under question. But after setting the team a gruelling workout that same person realised that in fact Sheryl was the fittest in the team. You showed them Sheryl. Good for you! I was very proud of her throughout that campaign ,she handled the pressure and came up trumps every time. I wasn't surprised too much when I heard that after her chemo Sheryl would toddle on back to work. Shery lived a good life, a full life and the energy that she must have needed to be so strong finally evaded her last week. Love and respect to Casper and her children.

09-Oct-2012

Margee 9 Oct 2012 - Hey Rellis; You’ve been a great friend, and one of our Hamilton City Watersports and Waka Life girls. Your humour, finesse, tenacity, charisma, carefree attitude, strength, ability, dedication and commitment will be greatly missed. You have grown over the years into a strong steerer; your ability is questionless. You are the rock that has kept Waka Life together. You have gained and given so much to paddling; and yet had so much more to give. You will remain in our hearts forever.

09-Oct-2012

McGrath Whanau - To Casper, Shaun, Jess and Rachel - Rellis was a special person. It has been a pleasure to know her, live with her, paddle with her, drink with her, holiday with her, talk with her, laugh with her, laugh at her, really have a great time when ever she was around. Rellis has always been a great supporter and fan of not only Casper and her own children but also my boys and any junior paddlers whether in dragon boating, waka ama or rowing. Waiting for the boys to come home from long haul paddlers will not be the same without you. We will miss that great big smile and cackle. All our thoughts and love go out to Casper, Shaun, Jess, Rachel and whanau at this time.

09-Oct-2012

Vonnie & Alex - Today my friend we will farewell you off on your waka with your hoe to the stars!!! We have a great history that I am proud to say Me and Alex were privilliaged to share with you. Your open heart and 'easy going nature' was what everyone knew of you. A loving mum and amazing friend to all of us...Haere ra my friend

10-Oct-2012

Nyree King - So very sorry to hear this sad news. Sheryl always had a smile both on and off the water. At times she wasn't confident - but she was determined and never gave up. My thoughts go out to her family and friends.

11-Oct-2012

Becs Ryder - Sheryll you'll be missed. Sorry I didn't make it to your farewell but I was thinking of you and your family alot. I first met you when you joined our HCW team to Hamilton Island race in 2003. Not the best outcome there but we had a blast and I don't think you ever looked back. Your smile and amazing gusto are what I will always remember. I'll miss spotting that hair trailing out of your cap on the back of the waka! Take care our Paddling Angel, we'll miss you.

11-Oct-2012

Bronnie - Awww what a sad loss. Mihi aroha ki to whanau x

11-Oct-2012

Kura - Haere ra e te wahine toa, haere, haere, haere ra i te arai. Farewell Sheryl. Your friendly open smile, your graciousness and courage will be sadly missed. We paddled in your waka at the Worlds and saw the fighting spirit and the ability to never give up...and paddling still at Nats...May you enjoy your next journey. Arohanui to your whanau. Fondly remembered Kura and Otere - Te Tai Tokerau.

15-Oct-2012

Raewyn and Neil - We have a very small waka community here in NZ. Wonderful people who love to paddle with like minded people, so you will be missed by many who have paddled along side you and with you. I'm sure many a glass will be raised in Raro for you this year....so sorry to hear of your passing.

16-Oct-2012

Carolyn Hodgkinson (Hibbert) and Mareikura Ladies - Really sad to hear of the passing over of our paddling mate Sheryl. Will miss your friendly smile and chats at our local regattas. Lots of aroha to your whanau.

16-Oct-2012