Hala Stephanie Bates

26 July 19647 December 2020

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home in Rotorua after a short illness, aged 56 years.Loved daughter of Bev and Neil Hansen, loving mother of Renee, Daniel, Dean.



A beautiful soul at rest. 



In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rotorua Community Hospice would be appreciated. 



A service will be held at Osbornes Funeral Director’s Chapel, 197 Old Taupo Road, Rotorua on Thursday 10 December at 3pm. Thereafter private cremation. 

Tributes

Hala . . . I miss you .

Mike parkes

Watched the beautiful celebration of Hala's life on line & thank all the family for allowing us to share with you. May our thoughts & prayers bring some comfort in this very sad time. Hala will be missed but never forgotten. Our deepest sympathy to all. Love, Nancy & Frank Novak (cousin in USA).

Nancy & Frank Novak

So sad to read of your passing cosin. It has been a long time since I've been in touch with Aunt Bev, but think of my Aussie family often. Sending comfort and healing from your loss. Love, Heather (Lewandowski) McLaughlin.

Heather McLaughlin
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