3:34 pm:
We are currently working on the recorded service, and once ready, it will be uploaded here. Our apologies for the delay

DUE TO A POOR INTERNET CONNECTION AT THIS VENUE. The live stream isn’t perfect, but a full recording will Be uploaded after the service.


Samantha, Age 41, passed peacefully on 30th October 2022. Loved wife, soulmate and best friend of Gavin. Loved daughter-in-law of Peter and Sheila, sister-in-law and friend to Megan.
Our hearts are broken right now, but we will forever cherish the precious memories we have of you.

Treasured & loved eldest daughter of Chris and Maree.
Loved sister and sister-in-law to the late Joshua, Imelda & Michael, Tabitha & Kieran, Demelza & Rhys.
“Best aunty ever” to her precious niblings, Rex, William, Isabelle, Max, Jameson & “bump”.
‘I was thinking when it stopped raining yesterday that the sky ran out of tears – It cried so hard - about the new diamond in the sky.’
Our hearts are broken right now, but we have such precious memories that we will treasure.


A Service for Samantha will be held at Hamilton Park Cemetery & Crematorium, Morrinsville Road, on Saturday, 5th November 2022, at 1:00 PM. Please come in comfortable, colourful attire to reflect Samantha’s personality and life; instead of flowers, please donate to the cot death society or cancer society. All communications to Simply Funerals, PO Box 10356, Te Rapa.