Death Notices
Death

EMSLEY, Rita

Passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 24, 2023. Deeply loved wife of Norm for 63 years. Adored mother of Graham, and Jan, and loved mother-in-law of Maria, and Brendan. Special Nana of Alana, Samantha, James, and John, and great-grandmother of Valerie, and Kora. The family extends its deepest thanks to all the staff at the Hawkes Bay Hospital who gave so much comfort to Rita in her final days, with their genuine kindness and personal care. Special thanks to Dr Hamish Gibbs and the team in the A2 ward. A memorial service to celebrate Rita’s life will be held at the Sugar Loaf Chapel of Howard & Gannon Funerals, cnr Lee Road and Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier on Friday, April 28, 2023, at 11.00am.
Forever in our hearts,
sleep well beautiful lady.