Claire MENZIES Obituary

Our thoughts are with you Joe and your family on the sad loss of Claire. Alan had said she was not doing so well and rang the other day with the sad news.
Regards Philip and Susan Ingram

To Joe and the Menzies family. Thinking of you all. With much love from the Mangamingi Jones family.

My condolences to Joe and girls. In the short time I socialised with you I really enjoyed your company. I will never forget you lending me your jag to get home when mine did not want to go.

To Joe, Sarah and Tessa,
We are so saddened to hear of Claire's passing.
The beautiful memories you have made over the years with Claire hold them close to your hearts. She will be missed by so many. Our love and thoughts are with you all Trish, Graeme, Nathan and Shaun.

Our deepest condolences Joe to you and your family.
Shaun and Shona Cadman

Our condolences to you at the sad passing of Claire. Thinking of you all
Veronica, Patrick, Michael & Emilie Back

Joe to you and your family ,our deepest sympathy goes to you each one .You have lost a truly wonderful wife ,Mother ,Best friend and inspiration to you and us all in the community. Claire will always in essence be a part of the Mangamingi ,Eltham and Farming Communities . Her Memory will always be Houroured and Treasured in our Town of Eltham and Districts .A Beautiful lady .We were all Blessed to have known her . Our Love to you as a Family ,Lindsay, Anita, Elizabeth Maindonald

So sorry to hear of Claire´s passing. Rest easy now Claire.

Our very deepest sympathy to Joe, girls and families. So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.

To Joe & family
Sending our condolences & thinking of you all at this time
Ben Bishop & Shirley Muller

We send our deepest sympathies to you Joe and your families.
Ian and Gael Riddle

Condulances to Joe and family, Clair was one of a kind, she was so good to deal with in the shop. RIP Clair.

condolences to the Whanau from the Ratahi whanau from Opunake.
Kia kaha

Please accept our condolences .Arnold and Sue Lloyd

To Joe and Family. I was so saddened to learn that your Claire has died, and send sincere sympathy to you all.

Joe, Sarah & Tessa, Deepest and sincere condolences on the passing of Clare a very loving and supportive wife &mother. may you all derive strength knowing our thoughts are with you all. gordon lawson (chair)

Deepest condolences to you all so sorry for your loss of a loverly lady she was a wonderful to her late step father ray

Sorry to hear of your loss Joe.Thinking of you all

Biggest hugs, thinking of you all at this very sad time.
Michelle, Paul, and the boys.

Sending love snd support to uou all in tbe tragic loss of such a loved wife ..mum and friend to many. Our sincere thoughts and love are with you all.
Maurice..Trish and renee doyle

Fond memories from Mangamingi Family. Sending you all big hugs.

Sincere condolences to Joe Sarah and Tessa on your Loss. What a beautiful sole Claire was. Lots of memories with Claire when she stayed with me in Aussie. She decided to leave which was sad she said I´m sick of these Aussie Blokes think I will go home to NZ and try my luck. I jokingly said you might find a nice Farmer her reply not likely farm works not my scene. Well she rings me I have news for you and it´s funny I met the best man and he´s a FARMER what a laugh we had. She absolutely loved her farm life with Joe and her girls. RIP in peace Beautiful.

I worked with Claire in Hawera ( idea services) Very so for your loss to Joe& family. She was very proud of her family and a very kind , heartfelt person.

I worked with Claire in Stratford for idea services my thoughts are with Claire's family and friends who she spoke of often Claire was so proud of her girls and her Joe's
achievements RIP Claire.

John and I are so sad to read of Claire´s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Pls accept my sincere condolences, Joe, Tessa & Sarah...was a beautiful privilege too , to have Clare as a neighbour in Cottage no.15, Onaero Bay, for the past 25yrs...I well defo miss seeing you & Joe arriving in your Jaguar sedan every New Year's Day too....thank you for all the precious memories Clare & family....RIP my friend..

Very sorry for your loss, Joe and family

Hi Joe and family sorry to read of your loss and thinking of you at this time

Our deepest condolences to Joe and family, thinking of you all.

Farewell our beautiful friend. You fought so hard to stay with us and it was a privilege and an honour to spend the last couple of weeks by your side. We will look after Tessa and Sarah and try and keep Joe out of trouble. Fly free now with no more pain. Love from Stephen and Deborah

My Condolences to you Joe and family. I am so very sorry to hear that Claire has passed away . This is very sad for you all. Memories and treasures are good and photos to remember. Take care of each of you. Will be thinking of you... Wendy Prankerd.

On behalf of Maata Indoor Bowls please except our deepest sympathy,Joe,Jess, Sarah and extended family Claire was a valued member at bowls and Maata Community,she will be sadly missed, resting peacefully now Lyn Rawlinson President Maata Indoor Bowls

The members of the Maata Women's Institute wish to acknowledge the passing of their member, Claire, on 7th October 2025. Claire will be remembered as a lovely lady who was a fabulous cook and a competition judge extraordinaire. She will be very much missed. Members are asked to form a guard of honour at the end of Claire's service at the Mangamingi Hall on 10th October 2025 at 11.00am.

Deborah Clough
Treasurer Maata WI