McCUISH Columbine (Collie BLACK)
Passed away Monday 30 September 2024 aged 88.
Loved wife of Robert McCuish and the late Ivor Black. Much loved mum of Karen, Alan, Trewey and Monique. Loved creative Grandma to 10 and Great Grandma to 16. Passed peacefully after a long battle with cancer.
At Columbine’s request a private memorial will be held at a later date.
Communications to Monique, P.O. Box 4317, Palmerston North 4442.
Johnston Parete Taikato (Boy)
Sunrise – 17 July 1957
Sunset – 29 September 2024
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving whanau. Loved father of Johnston and Storm and a father-figure to many. Loved papa, brother, uncle and friend to many. Johnston will lie at Te Rakato Marae from Monday, 30 September until the funeral service on Thursday, 3 October at 11am, followed by interment at Ruawharawhara Urupa.
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