Oh Elle! We had some excELLEnt times and I sure do have some swELLE memories. The jacarandas are in full bloom here in Zim and I know how you loved them... I will think of you each year they paint Harare purple! You are loved and will be missed!

To Elle's whanau, You have been in my thoughts since I received this sad news. I want to apologise for not reaching out personally to send my love. I do not have a NZ number to do so. I want to say a huge thank you for allowing my words to be shared at the service (from my Dad), I really appreciate it. I am sending you all my love and strength during this tough time and will continue to upload photos and videos I find to the folder for your enjoyment. Lots of love, Abbi xx

We still can’t believe this, can’t believe you won’t come school after school holidays… Thank you for being Jacob and Kayne teacher. Rest in peace.

Thank you for being Breigan's teacher in H17 at Bayview Primary. Your guitar playing in class is a memory she will always have.

To miss Mcgibbon I will miss hearing your funny stories I will miss hearing you play the guitar and I will miss learning new card games but most of all I will miss you and your big smile. Thank you for being a great teacher love Melody from habitat 17

Elle, I was so privileged to work along side you at Target Road. You were such a positive influence on all your students and were loved by all. I’ll always remember you for your puns, quick wit and awesome song choices. I send my deepest condolences and prayers to your loved ones

Dear Elle We have known you for many years and remember how talented you were in so many ways, musically and also as a teacher- your sense of humour and the ability to make people smile was exceptional- it’s a huge stock to know you’re gone but we will meet again - lots of love to the family at this difficult time xxx RIP Elle

So sad to hear this news. Loved your quick wit and exceptional music taste. You were always introducing us to new artists, many of whom are on our regular playlists now. The gorgeous mug you gave me when I was finishing my study is a treasured piece that is sipped from daily. It's been my special work mug for years and will always remind me of you. Rest easy Elle.

Ms McGibbon, I will miss hearing you play the guitar in our class it always made me feel happy. Thank you for teaching me new card games, I will think of you when I play them. We will miss you in habitat 17. X Codey

Elle, you will be missed. I especially enjoyed the years we had Breakers tickets together. Thursday evenings at the basketball were always great.

I will always have wonderful memories of that cheeky, quick witted sense of humour and those practical jokes Elle was fond of playing. Dedicated and hard working, fun loving, gifted in enjoying her own company and could bake the most yummiest afghans to share. Talented in so many ways

Elinor Anne, the world will be dull without your puns, your playlists and your friendship. We had a lot of laughs and I'm very sad to hear that you are gone. You were indeed exception-elle.

Elle, I'm devastated to hear of your passing. You were an inspirational and fun role model for myself and my good friends during our teen years. Thanks for everything you did for others, you always made people smile. May you rest in peace with our heavenly father. Much love to all the family xx