6 March 1969 – 12 August 2018
6 March 1969 – 12 August 2018
EDWARDS Alwena Wyn,
Peacefully at Te Rangimarie Hospice with her family by her side on Sunday 12 August 2018. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Jim, treasured Mum of Tanwen, Osian, and Mali.
In preference to flowers donations to Taranaki Rescue Helicopter would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages may be left for Alwena’s family on her tribute page at www.eagars.co.nz
A service to celebrate Alwena’s life will be held at Eagar’s Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Wednesday 15 August 2018 at 10.00am. A private cremation will be held.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
Aunty Wena, I miss you more than words can say, the memories that I have are memories I will forever cherish. I can hear your laugh and it makes me smile. May you light up the sky's like you lit up our lives. I love you. x
Rili shocked and saddened to hear of the passing away of Alwena, such sad news, from Gwynfor and Brenda and family.
You were so much more than a sister-in-law to me, you were my best friend. I can't believe you won't be there to listen to my worries and give me your wise advice, can't believe you won't sit in my kitchen yarning about 'stuff' - our conversations often took massive tangents - and then spending 20 minutes stood at the door saying goodbye. I will miss our Facebook banter. There are too many things I will miss about you. Rest assured we will do our utmost to make sure Jim, Tanwen, Osian and Mali are ok and help them through this heartbreaking time as best we can. I told you that when we last spoke and I meant it. Cheers ears x
We live in North Wales. Alwea used to swim with our daughter. Nia (now Williams) We lived in Colwyn Bay in those days. We saw the notice in our local paper today and we are shocked. Our heart goes out to you all at this sad sad time God bless.
Our tears, but also our smile about all the fun we had together went with you in that casket on your last trip. The very impresive ceremony was typicaly Wenastyle! For one moment we felt with you! We love you!
Tonight I looked up to the sky and saw a beautiful big bright star, it reminded me of the warmth, happiness and guidance with its bright light. This made me smile and think of a happy, proud, generous and loving person Alwena Edwards. You struck the hearts ???? of everybody she met and I will never forget the first day I met Alwena this loving and warm hearted lady, you will forever be in our hearts and our thoughts until we meet again god bless you Alwena Love always Donny & Lou xXx
What can be said about the Edwards? They are the reason I speak proper English, for they have helped my parents raise me a little. Even after not seeing each other for years, after meeting again, the Edwards were there with their love and stories like they have never left us. Now, one of them has left us. Alwena, a beloved wife, mother and family member but also a beloved friend and one of the strongest women I have known. When we met back in Wales, you gave our family the time of our life. When you went on your world tour, you gave us another wonderful memory. And we will always cherish this memory, for it was our last time together. And as I will never forget that last memory, I will never forget you. Jim, Tanwen, Osean, Mali, Kijk, blauwe lucht. We are always here for you, Fae, Larissa and Raoul
I am thinking about you not as you left the world but what you left FOR the world and it is a much better place for having had you in it. Miss you Fran x
Alwena my best friend with the big smile and dimple cheeks. I will miss you so much. Fly high with the angels my beautiful bestie. My thoughts are with your beautiful family at this sad time xxx
Alwena was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend and will be missed by all. We as a family loved meeting the Edwards’ on their world tour 2016/17 and the happiness that was shared. It is this that we will remember when we think of her.
Ww you were my world Taken away too soon I love you so much You will be forever with me Fly high Alwena Xxxxxxxx??????????????????????????????
Rakas Alwena, Olen iloinen, että ehdin tutustua sinuun ja ihanaan perheesi. Teit minuun vaikutuksen iloisella olemuksellasi ja reippaalla asenteellasi. Toivon sinulle hyvää matkaa sinne toiselle puolelle. Olet ajatuksissamme!
To Jim, Tanwen, Osian, and Mali, Deepest sympathy on the loss of Alwena. We count ourselves lucky to have known such a wonderful, generous, and fun-loving lady. Alwena was an inspiration and a special soul who we greatly admired. She will be sorely missed. Thinking of you all at this time. All our love Christine, Chris, Scott, Neill and Zach Good xxx
So very sad for you all. What a vibrant, wonderful, fun-loving woman your Alwena was. I am so pleased to have met you all. Not under the best of circumstances during chemo but immediately felt a bond. So unfair she lost such a brave battle and all the while continued to retain her delightful sense of humour. And hope. She surely did not want to leave you. I will so miss our chats.
I have been thinking about what to say, but I can’t seem to find the right words. I have a lot to thank Alwena for over the years, especially most recently helping me rekindle my relationship with my dad, grandparents and the kids, for which I will always be truly grateful! I really hope she knows that. I will miss waking up most mornings to a message from Alwena, whether that be a funny picture of her on the sofa or a long message about what the family have been up to. She is an inspiration in my eyes and I will truly miss her. Sending all my love to the family. You are all amazingly strong and I am so sorry I can’t be there. Love you loads Hayley xxx
To our beautiful friend. We are so grateful to have had you in our life. Know you are very much loved and always will be. Rest now courageous lady. We miss you already x
to Jim and family. We are so so sorry and sad to learn of elwinas passing.she is an amazing women, wife, mother, Aunty, friend and of course a brilliant builder! We offer our sincere sympathy and you are all in our thoughts. Kind regards Cain, kate, ruby, poppy and Harri
to Jim and family. We are so so sorry and sad to learn of elwinas passing.she is an amazing women, wife, mother, Aunty, friend and of course a brilliant builder! We offer our sincere sympathy and you are all in our thoughts. Kind regards Cain, kate, ruby, poppy and Harri
To Jim, Tanwen, Osian & Mali, I have no words to express how sad I am for you... but you are definitely in my thoughts and prayers xx Playcentre was where we met and had many laughs and commiserations over our kids adventures. She had just undertaken the playcentre kitchen reno project when I arrived, and it looked great! - project manager extraordinaire!! Always felt like an old friend who was easy to catch-up with no matter how long it had been. An amazing woman in all respects who will be so missed. Much love to you all. Catherine and family xxx
Thinking of you all at this very sad time, hard to believe this lovely lady has passed, hugs from us Higgys
Be at peace beautiful soul. You are the most positive, courageous, thought provoking woman i have ever met, albit briefly. You will be missed beyond words.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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