20 March 1958 – 9 January 2023
20 March 1958 – 9 January 2023
Passed away peacefully surrounded by whanau on 9th January 2023 at Pukekohe Hospital, aged 64. Loved wife of Lawrence. Treasured mother of Laura, Sara and James. Mother-in-law to Libby. Cherished Nana to Elsie, and Grandma to Belle and Winny. You were so kind, loving and strong and were the best Mum we could have asked for. Rest now Mama, we love you and will miss you. Special thanks to the staff at Pukekohe Hospital. A service to celebrate Rita's life will be held at Grahams Funeral Home Chapel, West Street, Tuakau on Friday 13th at 11am. A livestream of the service will be available to watch at https://grahamsfunerals.co.nz/tributes/
Funeral service held at Grahams Funeral Services
Wahine ataahua rawa loved to care a tikanga whānau I will strive to uphold mo ake tonu atu xxx
A beautiful lady inside and out, you made me welcome from the first day I met you 25 years ago. Sending much love from the UK to Laura, Sara, James and family Carol
RIP Rita...a beautiful sister in law xx
RIP Rita, back with the love of your life, Lawrence, I will always keep in touch with the kids, I promise that, love Pat xxx
Thank you Rita what in your nursing years look behind & looked after your friends' Thinking of you & family. Maureen Duncan
Funeral service held at Grahams Funeral Services

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