Lovely Rita, meter maid - you always smiled when I said that. Rita, you were always so cheerful and positive, a joy to be around. I thought of you as family ❤️ You'll be dearly missed by so many people who loved you 💔 My sincere condolences to your family x

Aunty Rita was a very caring person who would talk to me and Dad whilst shopping in Pac n Save a lot of years ago, Aunty Rita carried a real smile towards me that ill never forget. Paul Haberfield x

Aunty Rita I am so glad I got to spend some time with you last Friday ❤️ we were laughing and talking like we usually did when I called in. Little did I know that would be our last chat. All you were worried about was my ankle, you were such a selfless woman with a huge heart ❤️ but as stubborn as a donkey our joke sorry family, I was truly blessed to call you my Aunty. Fly free with your loved ones gone before you. My thoughts and love goes out to the family lots of love Mirriam 💖

Rita, glad I got to have that last chat with you when in the Warehouse, you were an excellent neighbor to us when we lived in Forfar Crescent, will cherish the memories we have of you, our thoughts are with your family - Carolyn and David Johnstone

Sorry to hear this news. I always enjoyed a chance for a catch up and a chat when back to Invercargill. A strong, resilient and caring woman with a great sense of humour, we shared interest in gardening, pot plants, puzzles, food & grandkids so there was always plenty to chat about! Loving and loved, she will be greatly missed.

Rita was a wonderful person - she saw my babies grow to adulthood and then have their own babies. A passionate gardener who came to visit with great advice! We will miss you Rita. Love to all the family xx

Thinking of you all at this sad time. Sadly missed. Valmai Foster Invercargill