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Tui Lorraine GERNHOEFER

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New Plymouth, Taranaki

Tui GERNHOEFER Obituary

Peacefully in New Plymouth on Friday 5 September 2025, aged 90. Dearly loved daughter of the late George & Lillian Gernhoefer. Sister of Jack Gernhoefer. Will be missed by all her family and friends. Messages to Tui's family may be left on her tribute page at eagars.co.nz/tui or sent to 20 Frederick St, Carterton. As Tui wished a private service has been held.


Published by Taranaki Daily News on Sep. 13, 2025.

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Bryan and Sam Frank and family.

Yesterday

Sending much love to Jack, Esther and family on the passing of your beloved Tui.
A life well lived!

Hughes Whanau

September 16, 2025

Tough as grit with a heart of Gold. Yes, she did smile and yes, she did laugh, under that strict exterior was a teacher that wanted the best out of her students, to strive to be the best. You have lived a long and fulfilling life that we will remember you always.

Kristen Barry

September 15, 2025

Miss Gernhoefer was my Year 4 teacher in the 90s, and I´ll never forget her. Strict, scary, and utterly unforgettable - she ruled with an iron fist and expected the best from us. I was a troublemaker and ended up banished to a desk against the back wall, staring at her sign that read `Your neatness is noticed´ while my desk remained a disaster. Rest in peace, Miss Gernhoefer, you will be remembered with respect, laughter, and gratitude by many of us who had the privilege (and the nerves!) of being in your class.

Jeff and Jenny Blyde

September 15, 2025

Our neighbour for many years. Have lots of fond memories.

Maureen Whiting

September 14, 2025

Remember the fun times on the basketball and tennis courts Tui. May your wings fly high - rest in peace.

Joelene Marsden (student at Westown School)

September 14, 2025

I'm sorry to hear of the passing of Miss Gernhoefer. I was a student at Westown School way back in the 80's. I remember her telling offs were scary and never did I want to get caught being naughty. Thanks for the memories, Miss Gernhoefer. Sending my love and thoughts to her family and friends.

Anne & Mike

September 14, 2025

Dear Jack & Esther,
We are sorry to read of Tui´s passing. Sending you all much love. Regards Anne & Mike. ( Currently in Prague) will catch up when we get home xoxo

Annette Corbett

September 13, 2025

Many memories of playing basketball with Tui, a great "Rebels" girl, R I P Tui

Sally Morch

September 13, 2025

A good friend when I needed her. Thank you Tui for being my rock when I started teaching.

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