BEST, Naomi (Nomes) Beryl (née Freeman) (late of Wellington) – Died on 1st January 2026, at home, aged 56 years.

Dearly loved partner of Stewart (Stuie).

Loving mother of Joedy and Matt.

Ex-wife of Stephen.

Daughter of Robert & June.

Sister and sister-in-law of David, Ruth and Kelvan, Jan and Jason.

Loved by her wider family and friends.

Special thanks to the staff of Care on Call Wellington, ACC and Enable NZ, Keneperu Hospital and Dr Anna Davison (Newlands Medical Centre) for their care and support of Naomi.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Child Abuse Prevention Foundation of NZ would be appreciated and may be made online via the link below.

Naomi’s Requiem Mass will be celebrated at the Church of St Mary of the Angels, 17 Boulcott St, Wellington on Friday 23th January 2026 at 2:00pm, thereafter a private family cremation will be held.

A celebration of Naomi’s life will be held at the Brentwood Hotel, 16 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie, Wellington on the Saturday 24th January 2026 at 3:00pm.

Messages and tributes can be shared on this page. Cards can be posted c/- PO Box 14366, Kilbirnie, Wellington, 6241.

Naomi’s celebration of life service will be livestreamed via this tribute page.