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Katherine Karoline "Karol" BUTLER

Katherine BUTLER Obituary

Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital, on Friday 20th June 2025, with family by her side, aged 90 years. Reunited with her loving husband Colin of 57 years, together again. Dearly loved mum of Steve (dec) and Rebekka (Temuka), Tania and Dave McGillen (Temuka), and Shane (Opunake). Much loved nana of Dana (Temuka). Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Karol at Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Church, Opunake, on Thursday 26th June 2025, commencing at 12.00 noon, after which Karol will be laid to rest with Colin at the Opunake Returned Services Cemetery. Rosary will be prayed in the church Wednesday evening at 6.30pm.


Published by Taranaki Daily News on Jun. 23, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
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Jan O'Leary

June 26, 2025

My condolences to the Butler family. Karol was a fun and feisty friend for many a year. I shall miss our phone calls. RIP Karol. TBTL.

Raewyn

June 25, 2025

Our sincere condolences to you Shane and all the family

Rose Brophy

June 25, 2025

Deepest sympathy to Karol´s family, great memories of many years ago. R I P dear lady.
Rose Brophy

Sharon

June 23, 2025

A wonderful neighbour and a hard case lady with a great sense of humour . I remember going in to 2nd hand shop and her line was what can I rip you off for today ! You will be remembered with fondness x

Jack

June 23, 2025

Our deepest sympathy to the Butler whanau.
RIP.
Jack And Rhonda.

Nicola Bishop

June 23, 2025

Karol you lived a good life. Many good memories of you and your good man Colin. You were the cherry on the top.. my condolences to your family.

Lynette Collins

June 22, 2025

Dear Tania, Shane & family
Thinking of you all and the memories being neighbours on Ihaia Road. Also the fun at Lakeside Lions. Rest in Peace Karol.
Love Lyn Collins

Skin and Debbie Joyce

June 22, 2025

Our condolences to the Butler family. Lots of memories from the fire Brigade, with Karol and her warm DB.

Miles Family

June 22, 2025

Condolences to the Butler Family,
A family friend from years gone by.

Annette Corbett

June 22, 2025

So sorry to read of Karol´s passing, great memories of Karol & Colin during our time in Opunake.
RIP Karol
Annette Corbett

Beau and Denise

June 21, 2025

RIP Karol we certainly had alot of laughs together over the years at the Fire Station.
Our thoughts are with the family
Denise and Beau

Nora Hunn

June 21, 2025

So sorry to hear of Karol´s passing, condolences to you all. Lots of memories were made and will miss the cheek and warm beers.

K

June 21, 2025

Will miss the cheek you used to give me in the Four Square.

Lee AYLWARD

June 21, 2025

A great friend from years ago. Deepest sympathy

Samantha Haden

June 21, 2025

Reunited with Colin ... Rest in love Karol ...condolences to the Butler family.
Samantha Smith and family

Ron & Moya Lewis

June 21, 2025

Rebekka.,Tania, Dave and Shane. Condolences on the loss of a loved mum and Nana. Fond memmories of fire brigade beersies at the Butlers. Warm beers all round Karol.

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Memorial Events
for Katherine BUTLER

Jun

25

Rosary

6:30 p.m.

Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Church

Opunake

Jun

26

Requiem Mass

12:00 p.m.

Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Church

Opunake, Northland