Eilish Hagenson (nee McBride)

8 February 193312 June 2025

Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Thursday 12 June 2025, aged 92.

Dearly loved wife of the late Keith. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Moira, Leo (dec.) & Julie, Noel, Martin, Jacqueline & Darren, Frank & Mary Elizabeth, and Zoe. Loved Gran and Great-Gran of many.

Messages to the Hagenson family may be left here on Eilish's tribute page.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church, Mokau, on Tuesday 17 June at 1pm, after which Eilish will be laid to rest with Keith at Mokau Cemetery.

The Hagenson family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Taranaki Base Hospital and Mokau School for their care and kindness.

In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to Mokau School. 

Eagars Funerals

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Funeral service held at Our Lady Of The Wayside Catholic Church

Tributes

Hi Zoe, just found a post and learned that your mother is now with the Lord..May He comfort you in your loss.I still hope to catch up with you one day. I have special memories of our TESOL days. Much love x.

Gloria

So sad to hear about your Mum. A lovely lady who always had a smile and a story to share. You are in our thoughts. Much love to all your whanau. 🤍

Heather & Ian King

Sorry to hear of the passing of Aunty Ellish such a beautiful Lady I remember the visits to the farm. Love to all the family thinking of you all at this time xx

Janice Hagenson

Our deepest condolences to the Hagenson family on the passing of Elish, thoughts and prayers with you all. Craig, Sky, Charley & Rose

Craig Hanover

To the Hagenson family, Very sorry to learn of the passing of your lovely Mum. Extending our greatest condolences to you all. From, Graham, Gloria, Darryll, Fiona and Petrina Putt.

Putt family

So sorry to hear of Aunty Eilish's passing. Fondly remembered by my family when we lived in Waitaanga working for Keith & Eilish on their farm. Fond memories of a wonderful lady. Our thoughts and love to the family. Remembered with love Ron & Wilma, Barry & Shona

Ron & Wilma Hagenson

Dear Noel, Liam, Georgia and family - thinking of you all at this time of Grans passing - lots of wonderful memories to celebrate of her long time here with you all. Love Mark, Del, Amy-Lee & James and Ethan Xox

Noel and family

Our deepest condolences to Julie and all the Hagenson family on the passing of Eilish. Thinking of you at this sad time With love from Val & Martin xx

Val & Martin Richardson

So sad to hear of the loss of your much loved mum. Love to you all

Fiona Collins

So sorry to hear about your mum Frank, Mary Elizabeth and your family. Lots of love and hugs to you all 💖

Ali, Dale and Talen Hickford

Keith gave my Dad Peter Fairclough some work bush wacking in the 50s. My Dad was a herdtester in Mokau and went up the river on the Cream Boat to the farms. Dad always talked fondly of the Hagensons and Eilish was a beautiful lady I have met a few times. A stalward to the community of Mokau. RIP Sarah Clements

Sarah Clements

Dear Hagenson Family, Our prayers are with you all at this sad time. I am the eldest daughter of Alex and Eileen Fife from Matiere and remember both Eilish and Keith from my childhood growing up in Matiere. Many fond memories of your family. Joan and James Poutu Tongaporutu

Joan Poutu

A fond farewell Aunty Eilish ….. the last of the NZ ‘Clan’. Forever smiling, and always up with the play…her grasp of things modern always astounded me. Big hugs and wishes to the cuzzie gang ! Rest easy up there with the others… Cathy xxxx

Cathy McBride

To all the Hagenson family, my sincere condolences on the sad passing of Eilish. Love Michelle (Julie's bestie) ♥️♥️

Michelle Saward

Thinking of you all Julie and families, hold onto those precious memories. Deepest sympathy. Jean Hastie

Jean Hastie
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