28 June 1931 – 25 March 2022
28 June 1931 – 25 March 2022
Peacefully in New Plymouth on Friday 25 March 2022, aged 90.
Dearly loved wife of Jim for 59 years.
Loved Mum of Cristiana and Brendon, and Tony and Patricia.
Adored Vovó of Jackson, and Isabella.
A service to celebrate Lícia’s colourful life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Friday 1 April 2022 at 10.30am, followed by a private cremation. Lícia’s wish was for people to wear yellow so please feel free to dress in bright colours.
Vaccination passes will be required to attend.
For those not able to attend in person, Lícia’s service will be livestreamed here on her tribute page. If watching from the UK the service starts 10.30pm UK time (31 March 2022) and in Brazil 6.30pm (31 March 2022).

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
I called her Mum Licia and her husband Jimmy I call him Dad. Thats how much they mean to me and my special name for both of them is “The Young Ones”. From the very first moment I met her over 4 years ago ; I felt as if I belonged as part of her family. Watching them having coffee and biscuits every morning at 10.00am and calling each other darling reaffirmed to me that loving each other and having family is still the most important assets in this life. Helping them with cleaning jobs in their home was a saving grace for me and it was not just about the money but I believe that the Lord used that special time for His glory. Mum Licia had this amazing warmth, caring love about her and always dressed like royalty and had a very sharp mind. She would sometimes talk to me in Portuguese and then laugh to her heart’s content forgetting that I don’t speak the language at all. Then she would let Patricia translate to me that she was not saying anything bad. I just took it as a sign that she was so comfortable having me around. I will miss her dearly - to Dad , Tony , Patricia , Cristy , Brendon , Isabella , Jackson and all the extended families overseas allow me to celebrate Mum Lucia’s adventurous life by sharing this Bible verse in Romans 14v 8 : if we live we live for the Lord and if we die , we die for the Lord , so whether we live or die , we belong to the Lord Amen
Christy and Tony, I'm so happy and blessed that I had a few visits to Cawood when I did years ago and have fond memories of my time there with your Mum and Dad, yourselves, and my great uncle Owen, and of course, Clive. You're blessed to have spent such great times with your parents. John, thank you for those times with you and Licia. It's so wonderful that I get a chance to see my cousins on this live stream pay such great tribute to your mum. Thank you for bringing this to us who are so far away. I can speak for my Dad and my family, and send our best thoughts and love, John Jaques
Tia Lícia foi uma pessoa maravilhosa que deixou um legado lindo. Nossa lembrança será sempre dela sorrindo e sempre buscando ajudar a todos. Pessoa amorosa e que deixa muitas saudades. Desejamos muita força ao tio Jimmy, Cristy, Tony e a todos da família. Que seja muito feliz em sua nova morada. O céu estará em festas quando esses 3 baianos se reencontrarem. Love you all ❤️
Lícia, pessoa maravilhosa ! Não gostava do Dona ou Senhora. Sempre alegre e disposta. Hoje habita na morada do Senhor, mas enquanto esteve aqui na Terra , soube cativar a todos com sua simpatia. A baiana que encantou Sr Jimmy e com ele fez uma família linda e amorosa. Que Deus conforte o coração de todos que a amam. Aqui do Brasil também sentiremos sua falta. Com amor, Tatiana e Adriano
Jimmy e toda Familia sempre em nosso coração com memorias maravilhosas e inesqueciveis durante tantos anos e aventuras pelo mundo agora desde 1969 no Rio Bahrain eventualmente em Weybridge! Muitos anos de grande amizade e continuam para sempre. Danuza e Paul e todos os Sodens.
To Chrissie, Brendon, Jackson and Bella. Our heartfelt sympathy to you all with the loss of your most loved mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. Cherish all the precious memories and find comfort knowing she is now at peace. Christine and Steve Duckett xx
Querido Jim, mesmo de longe participamos desse momento difícil e doloroso. Te abraçamos carinhosamente, e te fazemos as nossas sentidas condolências. Com amor, Edna e Gianluca.
Jim, I’m so sorry for your loss! She was an amazing woman, wife, mother, mother in law and grandmother! You all are on my thoughts at this difficult moment! All my love to you all! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️
Jim I am sorry to read that you have had to say your goodbyes to Licia. A beautiful lady who has shared so many years of her life with you. Thinking of you at this time. Take care. Jenny Brooking
To Chrissy, Brendon, Jackson & Bella. A beautiful lady now at rest. She has left behind an awesome daughter and two beautiful grandchildren. Chrissy you couldn't have done any more for your mum over the last couple of years, please know that. Love to you, Jimmy, Tony and family. From the Frasers.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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