Sarah Lillas

14 August 197522 April 2025

A gentle farewell, a lasting influence, a celebration of Sez.

Held at Hamilton Gardens Pavilion, on Saturday, 26th April 2025 at 11.00am.

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Funeral service held at Hamilton Gardens Central Court

Tributes

To Nikita and Layton, Kanui ta matou aroha kia korua me toū whânau i tēnei wā pouri. Like Simon, we too have precious memories of camping and hanging out at Waikawau Bay and our photo albums contain everlasting memories of the many happy adventures we had hanging out with your whanau. Haere ra Sarah. Kapai te haere. Ngahuia, Graham, Tama, Dale and Mairangi.

Cooper Family

Dear Sezza Thank you for so quickly welcoming me into your life 23 years ago and for always letting me know my bed was made and ready for my next visit. Thank you for being such a constant friend. We didn’t see each other often but when we did, there was always much fun and laughter to be had. And you’d always be up to something exciting that you’d involve me in. Thank you for mentoring and nurturing me at work - I have learnt so much from you as an Occupational Therapist. Thank you for making such a special effort to visit me last year. It was a joy to see you and Layts again after so long and to meet your beautiful Nikita. It has always been an honour and privilege to be able to call you my friend. Love you so very much xxx

Nicky Venning

Sarah You always had time for everyone and I loved your sense of humour. You have left a big hole in people's lives and will be sadly missed.

Lloyd Haley

Dearest Nikita & Layton our hearts & love are with you today & always. Good memories we shared with Mummy Sarah & Daddy Layton when they visited South Africa. We went on Safari to Kruger Wildlife Park & got surrounded by a herd of Buffalo, saw Elephants up close!! Zebra, a Leopard plus herds of Impala & some Rhino in a stockade at a camp called Skukusa. Much love Julie & William (Nicky''s Mum)

Julie & William

Sarah You gave the best, tightest hugs. Your sense of humor and infectious smile will live on in our hearts.

Bonnie & Alex Trecroce

Sezza, you are one of the most charismatic, beautiful, nurturing, fun, intelligent and passionate people I have ever known. Dedicated to all her friends and family. To know her is to love her. You have brought joy to so many and we will miss you so so much xx rest in peace our dearest friend xx

Rhonda Haley

Sezza it was a priveledge to have known you, and a priveledge to have had some of the best photos of me ever taken, by you. You had an amazing talent and way about bringing the best out. You were an amazing wife, to a pretty amazing man, and a wonderful mother to a beautiful girl. Ive said your name every morning since you first got ill in the UK asking the universe to give you stregnth. It obviously had different plans for you. I hope you are ok wherever you are, I'm sure you are doing good. Massive love to you. xxx

Andy Sharrocks
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