HUATA WHAANGA, Valerie Matahi (Abigail) (Abby)

Passed away suddenly on Monday 17 July 2023 at home Awamate, Wairoa. Loved and Cherished partner of Colin Chapman. Loved mother of Terence, Chelsea, Tabekka, James, Calib, Apikara, Katelyn, and Guyton. Adored grandmother of Hemorangi, Indica, Xyon, Khameil, Kaliya, Talla, Ihaka, and Rerehua. Abby will lie at home 658 Awamate Road after 4pm on Wednesday 19 July 2023 for a night to be with her partner, children and mokos. On Thursday Abby will be taken to lie at Pakowhai Marae where her funeral service will be held on Saturday 22 July 2023 at 10am followed by interment in Ramoto urupa.