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Marie FONSEKA Obituary

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marie who left us on 2 October 2023, at Wellington Hospital, aged 76 years. Beloved wife of Laksiri and Ammi of Priyanthi & Rick, Shiran (deceased), Nilanka & Paul, Shiranthi & Tajan. Treasured Archchie of Layla and Samira. Sister of Lakshman, Ranjith, Chrysantha, Jacintha, Swineetha (deceased) and Manique. Messages and memories of sympathy to [email protected] To request access to the livestream please email [email protected] In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Inglewood District Health Trust, 15 3946 0357071 00 or left at the church. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Requiem Mass for Marie at Sacred Heart Church, Standish Street, Inglewood, on Saturday 7 October 2023, at 10.00am, followed by private cremation.


Published by Taranaki Daily News from Oct. 5 to Oct. 7, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
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Lakshman and Nilanthi Jayasundera

November 3, 2023

Dear Laksiri and family, I am Nilanthi Jayasundera from Perth Australia. I just saw our Dr. Marie Fonseka's obituary notice! Please accept Our heartfelt deepest sympathies to you and the family! May her soul Rest In Peace!

Donna Barraclough

October 17, 2023

Deepest condolences to Marie's family and friends. Worked with Dr Marie. Great Dr and so good with her patients. May she rest in love xxxx

Ken and Sandra Green

October 12, 2023

To Lux and family. Although we don't keep in touch we have fond memories of times together. Sorry for your loss.

Theresa

October 9, 2023

Such wonderful Lady and amazing Doctor, fond memories

Barb Purdie

October 9, 2023

My condolences on the loss of a wonderful person who spent her time caring for others and her family.
I knew Dr Fonseka when she had her practice in Ing and was their when Dr Fonseka and her husband had the farewell as they moved to Wellington. She will be missed.

Anne Perera

October 9, 2023

Our deepest sympathies May her soul Rest In Peace

Dianne Bond {Plumb}

October 8, 2023

A wonderful,caring lady who looked after my parents with patience and kindness.

Cathy McDonald

October 8, 2023

Love and thoughts

Christine Burgin

October 8, 2023

A kind, genuine and generous soul. Please accept my thoughts and prayers for comfort in the devastation her loss will bring. May you find comfort in memories and hope to on living in way tomorrow her leagacy of a life well lived .
Christine Burgin

Pam and Barry Gibbs

October 8, 2023

Dear Laks and family Such a shock to learn of Marie's passing. A kind much respected Dr and soul. Will be sadly missed a wonderful lady will be remembered here in Inglewood. Our deepest sincere sympathy
Pam and Barry Gibbs

Charmika Liyanarachchy

October 7, 2023

To dearest Shiranthi and whanau , in these hard times , As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Thinking of you all xx
So sorry we were not able to come to pay our respects to aunty as I am unwell.
Much love, Dilani ( Ammi) Delarn, Devin and Charmika

Simon Burgin

October 7, 2023

Deeply saddened to hear of Maries passing, thinking of you Shiranthi, Taj and Nilanka and your family on this day, much love to you all x

Ranil & Asha De Silva

October 7, 2023

Dear Laksiri Aiya and family, we are deeply saddened by the passing of our beautiful Marie Akka. Kindly accept our deepest condolences. Your family is in our thought and prayers during this most difficult time. May her beautiful soul rest in peace in the arms of Jesus Christ. Love & Hugs from Ranil, Asha and family.

Jacqui & Peter Deam

October 7, 2023

Marie, you were a wonderful Dr for many years for our family. Thank you for being such a wonderful person in our little community. Sincere condolences to your family.

Margaret Mccallum

October 6, 2023

To Laks & family,
Thinking of you all with the sad passing of Marie. I have wonderful memories of her as my doctor & friend. She saw me through some tricky times, even visiting in hospital. Hope the many good times will help to overcome your sorrow nowing she is now at peace.
Regards Margaret Mccallum

Zarnia Baker from Moa Medical

October 6, 2023

My deepest condolences, Laksiri and whanau. I am very honoured and privileged to have worked with you beautiful Dr Fonseka when you locumed with us at Moa Medical. I always felt such warmth and love when you'll come into Inglewood Medical. I will forever treasure the cuddles you'll give when we'd see each other. Forever inspired and motivated for the gift you embraced with all of us that have been lucky to know you. Thank you Marie, will love you forever.

Shane and Ngaire Foreman

October 6, 2023

Our deepest sympathies to the Fonseka family. I always remember Dr Fonseka being such a caring and kind person and a valued member of the Inglewood community

Lila González

October 6, 2023

Descanse en Paz , RIP
Lila

Len and Pauline Stachurski

October 6, 2023

Our thoughts are with the family at this sad time. Dr Fonseka was our doctor from the early 1970´s. Always quietly caring and very professional. Treated you with so much respect. Len and Pauline Stachurski

sandy and Katherine Moore

October 6, 2023

The most beautifully understanding doctor we have ever had, and a beautiful caring soul.
Rest easy Marie, you so deserve your peace now.
Sandy and Katherine Moore.

Kevin W Breedveld

October 6, 2023

Laks,
Our condolences and thoughts are with you and the family
RIP Kevin Breedveld

Diane Hinton

October 6, 2023

Dear Marie. You were such a caring and wonderful Doctor to my mother and sister for years. And recently a great friend to me. Sympathy and loving thoughts to Laksiri and your family. Rest in peace beautiful lady. Diane Hinton (Linley)

Sue Tawhiao

October 6, 2023

Dr Fonseka a very special lady an simply the best Dr. Thank you for all you have done for our whanau over the years. Arohanui from our whanau to yours

Helen Dobson

October 6, 2023

Our thoughts are with the family at this sad time. A wonderful lady and doctor. For some time she was the only doctor in Inglewood her work load must have been huge. She delivered our 3 daughters. Our sympathy helen and Richard dobson and daughters Jocelyn bronwyn and elizabeth

.Rae Hancock

October 6, 2023

My condolences on your loss of a Dear Wife and Mother.
Earth is poorer for her loss,
But heaven richer for her gain
Have known Dr Fonseka since she was an intern at Taranaki Base Hospital

Mary Barnard

October 6, 2023

In loving memory of Dr Marie Fonseka, to The family I offer my dearest and deepest condolences.
Like so many, I feel privileged and blessed to have had ever met Dr Marie Fonseka and in Her presence
I always appreciated Marie´s advice and words of wisdom...softly spoken warm gentle direct, and in a firm no nonsense manner all put together.
Thank you Marie, may you rest in gentle sweet peace. Amen
Sincerely
Mary Barnard

Krissy Sandford

October 6, 2023

Fonseka Family
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Dr Fonseka was wonderful and so caring. Mum (Margaret Huta was her first patient)
Krissy, Shorty Sandford & Family

Sylvia

October 6, 2023

Oh no! What a tragic loss. Much sympathy to the family. Dr Fonseka was a wonderful doctor. Simply put, she changed my life.
Fondly remembered, never forgotten.

Carolyn Hayman

October 6, 2023

I was so shocked to read that Dr Marie Fonseka had passed away Condolences to the family.She was our family GP for many years and she did home visits no matter what time of night it was. You will be sadly missed by all.Rest in peace you beautiful lady .

Joan Fergusson

October 6, 2023

To the Fonseka family.A very caring Doctor and a lovely lady.You have many happy memories to hold onto. My condolences to you all

Antoinette

October 5, 2023

Antoinette

October 5, 2023

Antoinette

October 5, 2023

Antoinette

October 5, 2023

We will carry these memories forever in our hearts Dr Marie you will be greatly missed

Colleen Dodunski

October 5, 2023

To the Fonseka family. Your mother was a wonderful caring Doctor to our family over the years. Our sincere condolences to you all. From Colleen, Gary, Kristal, Michelle, Bridget and Bryan.

Marion Marsh

October 5, 2023

I was shocked and saddened when I heard of dr Fonseka´s passing ,she cared for me and my family for years. Always felt like she cared about what was going on with you. Deepest condolences to her family. Marion Marsh

Kelly Gibbs

October 5, 2023

To Priyanthi and family
Thinking of you all at this difficult and sad time. Dr Fonseka was a beautiful soul. I remember as a young kid not feeling well and going to her Drs surgery on Maire Street late at night. A legend to the Inglewood community...she will be missed. Sending you love and hugs

Janet Jackson

October 5, 2023

It is with great sadness I heard of your passing you were such a lovely lady and a fantastic doctor. To Lusk and family I send my heartfelt sympathy. Rest in peace Marie.
Jan Jackson

Gillian Littley

October 5, 2023

So very sad to read this. A very special person, a wonderful family Dr for many years, kind hearted and caring. She will always be remembered.
We offer our deepest sympathy to all the family.
Rest in peace lovely lady.
Gillian and Roger Littley

Deane Whitmore

October 5, 2023

Lux and family, this is so sad, she was a very special Lady to so many people, myself included, I feel your sorrow, it's taken the wind from my sails too.

Jillian Cadman

October 5, 2023

so very sad to hear this.
she was a wonderful Doctor and a lovely lady X
thank you for being a great family doctor
our deepest sympathy to all your family :(
Jill, Joeb and Neve Cadman XOXO

Rowena

October 5, 2023

To a very special who was more than a Doctor in the Inglewood community her memories of our community were profound. Arohanui to your whanau from ours Henry-Weinburg

Moira Blundell

October 5, 2023

A sad loss. Such a beautiful woman and caring Doctor. Treasured first memories of the Fonsekas moving to Inglewood in the 1970s

Anne Johnstone

October 5, 2023

A very caring and supportive community doctor.
I remember her stopping off on her way home to check on an elder's post hospital discharge medication. A kind act to do. Many Thanks

Lacey Hollins

October 5, 2023

Heartbroken hearing the news. I don't think you realized how many lives you helped by being the most incredible doctor you were. Thank you for all the years you gave to our community. You will be missed. Sending love to your family x

Stephanie and Shaun Valentine

October 5, 2023

Our deepest sympathy to you all at this very sad time. Marie was a beautiful lady and will always be remembered in the Inglewood community xx

Bryan and Christina Whittaker

October 5, 2023

Beautiful caring lady, Rest In Peace Marie Fonseka

Clare and Allen Charteris

October 5, 2023

Our Deepest Sympathy at the sad loss of a loved and treasured wife and mother. Our thoughts and love are with Lux and the Fonseka Family. A beautiful well respected Doctor at rest.

Monette Robinson

October 5, 2023

Dr Fonseka-Her compassion and wisdom made her more than a family doctor. Marie made such a difference in so many lives. I will be forever grateful for her honesty and support so I could change mine. May the love you share help you through these sad days.

Karen Bullock

October 5, 2023

Deepest condolences to her family. A lovely lady and dr for our family of 4 generations, rest easy dr fonseka, love to her family at this sad time

Mary Hildred

October 5, 2023

Tears flow as I read this, a wonderful loving caring doctor who was there for us when we needed her help, your aroha for our whanau whilst my late husband was ill will never be forgotten, our aroha to your whanau, we will miss you dearly Dr Fonseka Thank you RIP From Mary Hildred and whanau.

Wimal & Sobha

October 5, 2023

Our deepest condolencrs.Matir was ry a beautiful and kind friend to all.
Rest in peace ,dear friend Marie

Jean Hastie

October 5, 2023

To all the Fonseka families, my heart goes out to you all. Yes, you had such a lovely lovely wife, mother and Nana but we were all so lucky to have such a special Doctor and friend who always went the extra mile to be there for us. Marie, you and I were the same age and I first meet you in 1978, it is time now dear to Rest in Peace and THANK YOU so much for what you have done for myself and my family over all those years. I will be watching online your final farewell which I am so grateful. Deepest sympathy to you all. Lots of love Jean Hastie (New Plymouth)

Kath & Peter Dombroski New Plymouth

October 5, 2023

What a wonderful lovely person Marie was. She was an incredible Doctor so caring even after hours she would phone up to check that all was going well. She was our Doctor from the time she arrived in Inglewood. Our sympathy and love goes out to her family. R.I.P. Marie

Joelene Mercer-Adams

October 5, 2023

Our "Family Doc", from you first starting in Inglewood & working from your home on Rata St - till 2006 & the passing of my Mum.

Thank you for your commitment to the Inglewood Community.


Joelene Mercer-Adams
(Past Patient).

Ranjit & Rita Aaron

October 5, 2023

Its with heavy heart we bid you farewell. May your Beautiful Rest In Peace. Ranjit & Rita

Margaret Green

October 5, 2023

Marie was an amazing Doctor. So caring and supportive. My love and sympathy are with the family during this very sad time. Always remembered as a wonderful family doctor

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Memorial Events
for Marie FONSEKA

Oct

6

Rosary

7:00 p.m.

in the church

Taranaki

Oct

7

Requiem Mass

10:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Church

Standish Street, Inglewood, Taranaki

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257 Devon St East, New Plymouth