12 September 1959 – 2 June 2026
12 September 1959 – 2 June 2026
JOHNSON, Dianne Mary (nee Manning):
Peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, aged 66.
Dearly loved wife of Mark. Cherished Mum and mother-in-law of Josh & Nat, Kate & Richie, Isaac & Nickie. Tom & Kate, Mary & Michael.
Special friend to Hana & Gareth, Rebecca, Gabrielle, Abby & Sora, and Emily & Jeremy.
Loved Granny of her many grandchildren.
A special thanks to the palliative care team at Taranaki Hospice.
Messages to the Johnson Family may be left on Dianne’s tribute page.
A service for Dianne will be celebrated at the Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception, Miranda Street, Stratford on Monday 8 June 2026 at 11.00am.
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened”

Funeral service held at Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception
Thankyou Dianne for just being your honest, direct, loyal, supportive, funny self. Your friendship meant everything. Condolences to Mark and your family going forward.
To Mark and families, my deepest sympathy for your great loss. Dianne was a great lady. Strongwilled, vibrant and loved a good discussion. We shared a love of travel and i will miss our conversations about the many countries we visited. You are all in my thoughts in the days ahead. Take care.
Bruce and I were deeply saddened with Dianne's passing. She was so courageous and a beautiful friend. We had some interesting conversations about the Government which she had strong opinions on. She will be up in Heaven sorting everyone. Our thoughts go out to you Mark and all your family. May God Bless you all. ❤️
It’s with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Dianne - Josh’s mum and beloved ‘granny’ to our two grandchildren, Cecilia and Daniel. She welcomed us into her family with open arms. She had that way of making you feel instantly at home. Dianne will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Our sincere condolences to Mark, Josh and all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad and difficult time 🙏. From the Pace Family 🌷
Thank you Dear Lord for our beautiful, young, lovely, gentle, kind, sweet cousin Diane. Remembering you my dear. Rest in The Lord's big arms. Our big love to all your darling family.
Diane passed suddenly. Diane was Kind, considerate, strong and very determined. Diane was a ray of sunshine in many lives. Refreshingly honest, funny, serious and practical. Diane talked about things most people wouldn’t even think of. Our lives didn’t really cross till recent years but we made up for lost time. Lots of messages and catchups for painting, sketching , books swimming and coffee.. Diane adored her husband and family especially her beautiful grandchildren. Diane loved travelling and her and Mark had some awesome adventures. She had lots of lovely stories . Diane could light up a room just by her presence. Love to the family and extended family. Goodbye my friend you will be missed xx
My sincere condolences to Mark and all Dianne’s family. She was incredibly proud of you all. I first met Dianne through work, but over the years we became firm friends as well as colleagues. As two old nurses together we had shared adventures and lots of laughs. Nevertheless, I had great respect for her professionalism, advocacy for the vulnerable, commitment and standing in the community. Dianne had a very strong faith and her serene acceptance of her illness was inspirational. Rest easy in the arms of Our Lord, dear friend. Arohanui. PS I’m missing our daily Wordle sharing!
Rest in peace knowing how loved you are by all your family and friends. We miss seeing you out for your walk.
To Mark & Family - so sorry for your loss, will miss our chats over the fence. Remember all the good times. Thinking of you at this sad time
Sending our sympathies to Mark, family and friends of Dianne. Until retirement Dianne worked to support whānau throughout South Taranaki communities. Colleagues still talk of Dianne’s spirit and strong advocacy for the whānau whom she walked alongside. May your family find peace and comfort by holding memories of you close. With condolences, Barnardos Taranaki
Mark and family so sorry to hear of your loss .Hold on to your precious memories and Dianne will always be with you.
Very sorry to hear of Dianne passing. RIP We are sending you all our sympathy & love. Lv Francesca, Terry Casey family
MARK ,ISAAC AND FAMILY. It was such an honor to be able to have the special time with Dianne. We will continue our contact as per our instruction. Much love to you and all the family.
Sincere Condolences Tom and to all of your brothers and sisters, partners and extended family; To Mark, his daughters and their partners. Sorry for the loss of your much loved Mum, Wife, Friend and Granny.
So sorry to read of the passing of ‘cousin’ Dianne. We only met a couple of times but kept in touch with occasional emails and messages as well as reading each others posts on Facebook. My condolences to all the family. RIP.
Was very sad to hear of Dianne’s passing. I worked with Dianne in Stratford for many years . She had endless patience with the people she worked with and was well respected in the community. Was glad to have been able to have caught up with both Dianne and Mark 18months ago . Rest in Piece Dianne. To her family you are in my thought and heart.❤️❤️❤️❤️
Love and thoughts with the family.
Dear Mark and family ,I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your wife,mum and granny.May Dianne RIL.Sending sincere condolences.Treasured memories will keep her close in your hearts

Funeral service held at Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception

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