Ikaroa Falls

Losing her in a busy, clinical setting left us without a proper goodbye. That heartbreak sparked a transformation in Rejine; she realized her mission was to bridge the gap between end-of-life care and the spiritual honor found in her heritage. In her Māori culture (Ngāpuhi), animals are Kaitiaki—spiritual guardians of the land and sea. In our Mexican heritage, the traditions of Día de los Muertos teach us that our pets never truly leave us, returning to visit those they loved. To honor these sacred bonds, Rejine became a Registered Pet Funeral Director and Certified Alkaline Hydrolysis Operator. Together, we founded Ikaroa Falls. We merged Carlos’s veteran standard of honor with Rejine’s vis