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SMITH, Ria Desiree Sally (nee Morrell)

8/29/2021

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4 February 1936 – 28 August 2021
 Passed away peacefully in Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital Hastings, on Saturday with her loving whanau by her side.
Beloved wife of Archibald McRobert Smith.  Cherished Mother to Jessica Harris, Tracey Smith(dec), Cherry Tozer, and Abraham Smith and adored by their respective partners.  She loved her grandchildren, Sam, Marnie and Renee, Danielle and Sean, Melody and Summer, and their respective partners.  She cherished her great grandchildren, Anais, Scarlett and Lola, Ouvea and Eli, Matiu, Sebastion, and Huia.  They loved their Nanny Ma.
She has many nieces and nephews that she loved and enjoyed.  Friends, work colleagues and professional associates, you were always welcome.
 
“Its Happy Hour in Heaven – Thank you for your joy, your laughter and your passion for life.  Rest in Peace, your job is done. We were blessed.”
 
Due to Covid restrictions a private funeral service will be held.  Any messages can be sent to: C/- Smith Whanau 844 Erepeti Road RD 5 Wairoa

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Heather Murrell and lief Morrell &gordon Morrell &family
8/29/2021 10:05:14 pm

Our heart goes out to you all all our love Heather &David Murrell & Lief Morrell & Gordon & Denize &Wyatt Morrell

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Kevin English
8/29/2021 11:08:58 pm

Dearest Aunty Sally, Moe mai ra, I loved you from the moment I met you, on arriving at your house with Uncle Mike Tipuna, you treated me with love and respect, your yarns were amazing, your cooking a special treat, you will be sadly missed by one and all that knew you, those that didn't have no idea, what they truely missed. To uncle Archie, you have lost the physical being of a truely wonderful lady but the memories you will treasure for an eternity, to you and all your family and extended whanau We wish you our Sincere aroha and Condolences on such a sad occasion
Kia Kaha ko Ambulance Officer Kevin English and Glenys Kahukura.

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Roseanne Priestley nee Garnham
8/29/2021 11:24:21 pm

💞😭😭REST EASY IN LOOVE AUNTY SALLY SO SAD TO HEAR YOU HAVE PASSED MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES AN AROHA GOES OUT TOO YOU UNCLE ARCHIE AN TE WHANAU 🌹🌹💖💞

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Sylvia Eustace
8/31/2021 08:03:14 pm

Uncle Archie this is Sylvia I love you you so and have always been proud of you both you kept together and yous have been hard hard-working team so sorry you have lost your beautiful wife and friend she was so gifted with her hands arts and crafts and of course gardening Aunty Sally has always young at heart and so so strong so hard to believe just like that she’s gone love you Auncle and whanau ❤️❤️🐑🌹

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