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Rita JOHNS Obituary

Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Wednesday 24th July 2024, surrounded by family, in her 91st year. Loved wife of the late Tim Johns. Caring Mum of Garry and Therese, the late Lois and Denis Collins, Karen and Tom O'Hanlon and the late Kerry. Nana to her grandchildren, great and great-great-grandchildren. A service will be held at the Opunake Co-Operating Church, Havelock Street, Opunake, on Thursday 1st August 2024 at 1.00pm. All messages to Rita's family can be sent C/- PO Box 218, Stratford 4352. In lieu of flowers donations to Salvation Army are appreciated. For anyone unable to attend Rita's service you can view the livestream at www.briandarthfunerals.co.nz.


Published by Taranaki Daily News from Jul. 27 to Jul. 30, 2024.

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Sherril Moody

August 12, 2024

On behalf of the Johns family, we send our condolences to all the family. Tim was my mother´s cousin and we met with Rita on many occasions. Now that generation is almost gone. Our thoughts are with you all.

Donna Drummond

August 2, 2024

My thoughts go out to the John's whanau. A gracious, caring lady who I will always remember.

Holmes family

August 2, 2024

Deepest sympathy to Rita´s family,
Thinking of you all at this time,
kind regards Kevin, Catherine & Michelle Holmes

Bob Fleming

August 1, 2024

So sorry to hear today of Rita´s passing and that I was unable to attend her service today - I will watch the livestream with very fond memories. Big hugs to all.
Bob Fleming

Robyn Davey

August 1, 2024

moe mai ra nana.
Our dad always spoke of you and he always reminded us of you being a nana to us girls. Will miss our little chats when every we saw each other. Haere koe ki te taha o ratou ma I tatari ana mou. Okioki ai I nga ringaringa o te atua, haere I runga I te rangimarie. Mauroa te aroha ki a koe. Arohanui Robyn Davey me toku whanau. XX

Joe and Dolly Horo

July 31, 2024

We are sorry to read about the passing of Rita Johns & send our Condolences to her whanau.Love Joe and Dolly Horo

Jeneane Feaver

July 31, 2024

Sincere sympathies to the family of Rita who was always such a friendly and welcoming friend.

Judy Gillbanks

July 31, 2024

Fond memories of a lovely lady.
Sincere condolences.

granville and heather barrett

July 30, 2024

To Karen and family; sorry to hear of Ritas passing Rita was a great mate of my mums (Cath Barrett) thinking of you all at this sad time. from granville and heather barrett

Helen Duff (Sinton)

July 30, 2024

A graceful, generous, and lovely lady. Rest peacefully.
Helen Duff

Murray Wayne Horo

July 30, 2024

Loved sister of Murray (Ma) and Eunice Horo and loved Aunty Rita to Murray Wayne & Leanne, Trevor, Gavyn & Ana, and Joyleen and all our families. Arohanui Aunty Rita, rest now.

Verna Dravitzki

July 30, 2024

Fond memories of Rita and family from our days in Te Kiri. Condolences to all.

Jill Dixon (née Clapham)

July 29, 2024

Sorry to hear of your mother´s passing. Treasure your memories

Judith Mullin

July 29, 2024

Condolences to the family, a lovely lady, always cheerful with a ready smile.
Kevin & Judith

Mike and Linda OHanlon and family

July 29, 2024

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.So sorry after the passing of Rita to all of the Johns family.

Ross McCandlish

July 29, 2024

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Rita and send our sincere condolences to her family and friends at this time. Rita and Tim took over our family farm at Te Kiri, so we have a memorable connection.
Rest In Peace Rita.
The McCandlish Family.,

Clare & Bryan Martin

July 29, 2024

Gary Therese and families thinking of you all. May memories of happier times help you now. Clare & Bryan

Rodney Dawson

July 28, 2024

Hi family.
Sending you all my heartfelt condolences. Sorry I can't be with you on the 1st.
Rodney.

Carol Drought

July 28, 2024

Dear Garry, Karen and extended families
So sorry to read that Rita has passed away. I will be thinking of you all but unfortunately I will be away on Thursday so can´t catch up. Take care of one another and may Rita Rest in peace.
Love to you all.

Murray family

July 28, 2024

Will always remember her laughter and smiling eyes,on behalf of Mo and Kath Murray´s family,our deepest sympathy to the families, we are thinking of you and for the upcoming difficult days ahead.

Alan

July 28, 2024

Condolences to the family, sorry to hear of the passing of Rita
Alan and Diane Taylor

Julie Horgan

July 28, 2024

Thinking of you Garry and Karen and families. My deepest sympathy to you all, she was a great friend to my Mum and I have many happy memories off our lives in Te Kiri,I was sorting through photos the other day so will share this with you also, L-R Shiela Egar, Rita, Cath Horgan and Heather McDowell. I am sorry I won't be able to attend her service on Thursday. Big hugs to you both, Love Julie Horgan.

Sue Horo

July 27, 2024

My thoughts are with you all. Remembering Rita she was a pleasure to know.Thinking back to days on the farm when Mark and I share milked for her.Sue Horo

Bob and Joy Dobbin

July 27, 2024

We are sorry to hear of Nana Rita's passing, a truly loving lady gone but never forgotten.

Samantha Haden

July 27, 2024

So sorry to read of Rita´s passing... may your special memories help you through this time.

Betty Smith

July 27, 2024

Deepest Sympathy Gary Teresa and families thinking of you at this sad time

August 3, 2024

The members of the Te Kiri Women's Institute pay tribute to their respected member Rita Johns, may she rest in peace.

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