Passed away peacefully at Jean Sandel Retirement Village on Monday 25th July, in her 90th year. Loving wife of the late Leon. Loved and devoted mum of Martin, Liz and Tom Surrey, Katy and Willie Roach, Robert and Jo, Richard and Sharon.
Cherished and respected Oma of Jacob, Lucy; Isaac; Leon and Lauren, Grace, Zachary (deceased) and Pip; Jackson and Britt, Hunter, Ellis; Meisha and Ryan, Laine. Great Oma of Charlie and Zac, Theo and Archie, and Barnie.
A rosary service for Christina will be held at St Martins Catholic Church, Pungarehu, on Friday 29 July at 7pm. Everybody is welcome to attend.
In accordance with Christina's wishes a private family mass will be held.
A heartfelt thank you to all the staff at Jean Sandel who gave her exceptional love and care during her residency there.
Messages may be sent to the van der Fits family c/- Eagars Funerals, 172-174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth or left here on her tribute page.
In preference to flowers donations to Taranaki Hospice would be appreciated and left at the Rosary service.
"zij is gegaan naar een hogere plaats, maar zal altijd blijven in ons hart" (she has gone to a higher place, but will always stay in our heart).