Rita passed away peacefully at Auckland City Hospital in her 87th year. Loved wife of the late Cyril (Sid) Storey, special friend to Colin, Carol, Lynda and families. Treasured daughter of the late William and Sarah Hardcastle, adored youngest sister of the late Doreen, Pat and Sheila and their husbands. Much loved auntie of Patricia, Denise, Steven, Michael and their families. Many thanks to all the hospital staff and her special ladies from Enliven. Her family were her life. A service to celebrate Rita's life will be held at the Grange Manor Chapel of Davis Funerals, 400 Dominion Road, Mt Eden, Auckland on Wednesday 6 September at 11:30am followed by her interment at Mangere Lawn Cemetery 85 McKenzie Road, Mangere, Auckland.