Also known as "Riet"
21 August 1935 – 13 June 2026
Also known as "Riet"
21 August 1935 – 13 June 2026
JUFFERMANS, Maria “Riet” Cornelia (nee Borst):
Peacefully at Jean Sandel Rest Home on Saturday, 13 June 2026, aged 90. Dearly loved wife of the late Gerardus.
Cherished mother of Michael (dec.), Annette (dec.), Mary (dec.), James, Gerald, Joanna, and Allen.
Loved Oma of her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren
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Requiem Mass for Maria will be celebrated at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, 36 Cummings St, Okato on Friday 19 June 2026 at 10.30am, Followed by her burial at Okato Cemetery.
Rosary will be prayed in the church on Thursday at 7pm. R.I.P
In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice Taranaki.
For those unable to attend, Maria’s funeral will be livestreamed via he tribute page.
“Rust In Vrede”

Funeral service held at St Patricks Catholic Church
Gecondeleerd met het verlies van jullie moeder en oma. We bewaren mooie herineringen aan tante Riet. Toen we in NZ waren werden we zo warm onthaald en met trots rond geleid door jullie mooie land. We hebben gister, zitten nu in Kirgizie, mooie verhalen gedeeld met de kids.
We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to all of Riet's family following her passing. We both enjoyed spending time with Riet. She was such a lovely person and was so proud of her family. May she now be at peace. Unfortunately we are unable to attend her farewell Mass as we are overseas. Love to you all Marian & Kevin Richardson
Sincere condolences to the Juffermans family, such a beautiful lady. Sending love & thinking of you all xxx
My sincere condolences to all of Riet´s family, she was such a beautiful lady with a warm and caring heart. Rest peacefully Tante Riet. Love to all, Sharon van der Fits
Van tante Riet herinner ik mij vooral door de vele brieven die geschreven zijn naar mijn moeder. Later werd er ook wel gebeld. Ik heb het geluk gehad om haar in november te ontmoeten dit was er fijn. Ik wens de familie veel kracht toe..
Sending hugs and condolences to you and Pete. I never met your mom, but I can see where you got your beauty from. May she live on in your cherished memories and bring you big smiles.❤️ Love Cheri and Hugh Missing you both in Squamish BC 🇨🇦
I have lovely memories of aunt Riet, the times she was in The Netherlands. My sincere condolences to her family.
Sympathies to her family...Tante Riet was a huge part of our family...beginning her life in NZ with us in Hawera when they first immigrated. A kind faithful & beautiful soul. May she rest in peace! Live from her vanderPoel nieces and nephews.
Extending our sympathy to the Juffermans Family. She was a lovely lady, who we know will be missed. Brian and Donna Sharpe

Funeral service held at St Patricks Catholic Church

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