Yo died peacefully on the 6th of October, 2025, after her final battle with cancer overwhelmed her physical body. She was surrounded by many of those she loved in the weeks leading up to her death and at her death. Yo was one of nine, some of whom, Marie, Janice, Robyn and Anne left this world ahead of her. She is survived by her siblings Murray (Butch), Gary, and Christine and her many nieces and nephews and the large number of friends she had collected in her time living in Hamilton, Whakatane, Auckland and Taranaki. In lieu of flowers, donations please to the Dragon Boat Fund for France. For information email
[email protected]. Yo was cremated on Tuesday the 7th. A memorial will be held for Yo at a date yet to be determined.

Published by Taranaki Daily News on Oct. 8, 2025.