20 July 1969 – 1 January 2026
20 July 1969 – 1 January 2026
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.

Funeral service held at St Mary of the Angels
We became really close after the passing of my Father, who you absolutely loved. You were sick yourself but you wheeled your way up on stage at his funeral and gave him the most incredible speech. I was pregnant and didn't know how I would navigate life without my Dad. It was so rough and you were there for me! Baby always plays with your gifts, she's teething now so the ladybug teether, she absolutely adores. I keep replaying your voice noted to me "it is what it is Lauren" you always say. Your absolutely right. I'm going to miss you ever so much and I truly can't imagine not having you at the other end of the phone when I'm having a down day, however feel comfort in knowing your seeing Dad again so you both can sit and have many fags together up there. Love you Nomes. RIP.
Rest in Love, Nomes. x You were a vibrant and magical human! You were always so kind to me. I remember how you would handle stressful moments at work - with a smile! You always seemed to have everything underhand. Sending much love to Stu, Joedy and family. Monique (Gold Coast) x
Rest in peace Naomi yes we had issues with each other but you were my sister we had great time growing up you were a great worker at so many places a terrific cook and a beautiful mum to Joedy and Matt Rest easy Nomes Ruth Kelvin and nephews Kerry John and Kayne and great nephews Carter and Jack xx

Funeral service held at St Mary of the Angels

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