Sr Elizabeth Marie-Therese Browne-Russel

16 May 194214 July 2025

Peacefully at Elizabeth Knox Home and Hospital on 14 July 2025. Loved and respected member of the Sisters of St Joseph of Cluny. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Emona and Albert Numanga. Cherished aunt to her nieces and nephews.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Therese's Catholic Church, 10 Wickman Way, Mangere East on Thursday 24 July 2025 at 11.30am. Vigil Prayers at the Polynesian Centre, 90 Bader Drive, Mangere on Wednesday 23 July at 6pm.

Funeral service held at St Therese Catholic Church

Tributes

an angel loaned to us for a moment her amazing grace will be remembered

Tevaine Akatane Ito Akapi

Although our encounters were few and far between, I will always remember my dear cousin Sister Elizabeth with much , much love.

Tepaeru Ito Akapi

Sister Vianney as we knew her in the 70s was our Island singing nun. She drew us young girls to her and she impressed us immensely with her manner, demenour and kindness. She was dedicated to her teaching and clearly loved the Lord and her Cluny Sisters. Sister was smart and her work with UNDP and the Cook Islands Church and NZ Faith formation will always be remembered. Rest in love dear Sister. Libby (SJSS 1970-1973)

Elizabeth Reade Fong

Dearest Emona and the loving family of Sister Elizabeth Browne-Russell We give thanks to God for our Sister in Christ. Through her witness, dedication, and talents, she brought forth a bountiful harvest for the Lord. Our lives and the countless lives of others have been touched by her love, strength, and selfless service. "Well done, good and faithful servant....... enter into the joy of your master" - Matthew 25:21. In loving remembrance and prayer for a most beloved Sister and a very dear friend. Bernadine, Lynn, Peggy, Sharon, Tina, and Francis from Australia.

Bernadine, Lynn, Peggy, Sharon, Tina and Francis
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