STOCKMAN,
Rita Merle (nee Spence):
Passed peacefully, surrounded by her family on Monday 3rd August 2020, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Barry. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Kaye and Ross, Brian and Liz, Judy and John, Mark (dec), Lyn and Simon, and Debbie and Nigel. Adored grandmother of all her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. All messages may be sent to "The Stockman Family", c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or online at
wabraham.co.nz/notices
In accordance with Rita's wishes, a private family service has been held.
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To the Stockman whanau my sincerest condolences. We met 1963 as I became part of the Stockman family. Barry and Rita became very close friends, cousins. Those days we were very close knit family days. Evenings playing cards,with Ronnies parents. Treasured Uncle Les. Helping each other when we built our houses in Waitara. Painting wallpapering. Our house in Broadway, Barry teaching me correctly to paint, also after he taught me, we help paint your new home in Grey St Waitara. Rita always happy cheerful, cup of tea at the ready. Rita so many years have passed but remember you as if it was yesterday. Beautiful soul, Barry has waited a long time, forever in our hearts. Haere haere ki to moenga roa.
Arohanui Maria Stockman Brisbane
Anna Maria Stockman
August 11, 2020
So sorry to hear of your mums passing lyn.
Our thoughts are with you and Simon.
From shoe and Tracey
Tracey Schoemaker
August 9, 2020
So sorry to hear of Rita's passing. Fond memories of her and passing on my condolences to you Lyn and family.
Jan Bishop xx
Jan Bishop
August 8, 2020
So sorry to read of Rita's passing my condolences to all the family.
Beverley Williams née Baker
August 8, 2020
Our sincere condolences to the Stockman family of Rita's passing. We have wonderful memories of Rita as our neighbour in Kelvin Place and of our early morning outings rumaging through garage sales with her. She always made us feel very welcome and we will miss her greatly especially her butterfly collection. Our thoughts are with you Lyn. Much love from Christopher and Joyce Backhouse, Auckland.
August 8, 2020
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