PELENATO, Rebecca Fuatai (née Ah Kuoi)

With great sadness and heavy hearts the Pelenato family announce the peaceful passing of a much loved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sibling, aunty, niece, cousin and friend. After a valiant, brave and courageous battle, Rebecca reached the end of her cancer journey on May 31, 2023, at Nurse Maude Hospice, Christchurch surrounded by her loved ones. Aged 54 years. Darling wife of 33 years of Muamuailenu’u Penetito Pelenato. Devoted and loving mother and mother-in-law of Stephen and Jess, Abigail and Jarrod, Viane and Leisha, Sebastian and Pixie, Charlotte and Sammy, and Matthew. Doting grandmother of Ezekiel and Isaiah. Dedicated daughter of Saena Herman Ah Kuoi and the late Sepora Ah Kuoi. Respected step-daughter of Pasitalia Ah Kuoi. Much loved daughter-in-law of Peone Tasi and the late Alaileua Pelenato Tasi. Treasured sister and sister-in-law of Roland and Jennifer Ah Kuoi, Jeff and Barbara Ah Kuoi, Tupa’i Greg and Sunema Ah Kuoi, and Fiaola and Sam Lemalie. Sister-in-law of Alaileua Viane Pelenato, Marieta Ilalio, Kolotita Pelenato, Elena Kirisimasi, Sofia Taaso, Maiava Pio Pelenato and Losa Fa’ataualofa. Cherished aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Loyal friend of many. Faithful member of Sagato Mikaele/Tafesilafa’i Samoan Catholic Community. Heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the medical staff on Ward B5 and Nurse Maude Hospice. Family Service will be held on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 6.00pm. Funeral Requiem Mass will be held on Friday, June 9, 2023, at 10.30am. All services will be held in St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch. Rest in love our beloved Rebecca. Free of pain. A most humble and faithful servant of the Lord. Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen. Fa’amolemole taofi le malô.