Hazel Alice Kruse

15 June 19352 August 2026

Our beautiful Mum passed away peacefully on Sunday 2nd August 2026, aged 91 years.

Loved wife of Richard (Dick, deceased).

Dearly loved Mum of Michael and Raewynn, Julie and Geoff Herbert, and Jan and Tony Williams.

Cherished Grandma of Victoria, Jeremy, and Kathryn; James, Lewis, and Kate; and Lara and Marc.

Adored great Grandmother of all her great grandchildren.

“Farewell my children and families,

My life has passed,

I dearly loved you all ‘til the last.

Weep not for me, no sorrow take,

But please love each other for my sake.”

Messages to the Kruse family may be left here on Hazel’s tribute page.

A service to celebrate Hazel’s life will be held at Brookland’s Co-Operating Church, 21 Bideford Street, New Plymouth on Thursday 6 August 2026 at 11am, followed by a private cremation.

Eagars Funerals

Notice by Eagars Funerals

Funeral service held at Brooklands Cooperating Church

Tributes

Dear Michael,Julie & Jan & all your beautiful families. So sad to hear of Aunty Hazels passing. Such a beautiful Aunty with so many childhood memories & sleepovers & camping you were a big part of the Bird family. What a wonderful life you have lived & now reunited with Uncle Dick in peace. Love you Michelle, Steve Jessie & Luke Saward ❤️

Michelle Saward

To a wonderful Aunty Hazel, an awesome lady and great Mum. Memories of a long time ago, when I was a child with you and the family. You meant a lot to my Mum, who has enjoyed visits with you. Thinking of all your family at this time. Rest in peace, love Christine Barns (nee Peterson), Tauranga

Christine Barns (Peterson)

My sympathies to Jan, Tony and your family on the passing of Hazel I remember her well working in the hospital Thinking of you all xx

Michaela Collins

We are so very sorry to read of your beautiful Mum, Grandma and Great Grandmother's passing. Hazel was a very dear long-time friend of our Mum's and also of our Dad. We had the pleasure of meeting Hazel on a number of occasions and she read a verse at our beautiful Mum's funeral. She was a very special, kind, caring and gentle lady. We are thinking of you all at this very sad time. Kind regards The Cook family

Shelley Cook

Hazel was a lovely person and a good friend. We will miss her very much. Judith and Mike Spierling

Judith and Mike Spierling

Sending our deepest sympathy to Hazel's family. A life member who contributed so much to our group. Rest easy Hazel. Taranaki Ostomy Society Committee and members

Raewyn Rooney

Sending my condolences to the lovely family of Hazel. She was a special lady Kindest regards Tracie

Tracie

A lovely lady who always had alot of love to give. I send Love to Michael, Julie, Jan and all their families. Hazel I will have a special place in my heart for all our lovely memories. Rest in peace Hazel.

Bev Mackay

My Condolences to Hazels family we will miss her at WI and especially playing Whist (Cards) on Wednesday afternoon rest in peace lovely lady. Val

Val King
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