11 April 1964 – 27 March 2025
11 April 1964 – 27 March 2025
He pānui tēnei mai i a Haven Falls ki Wellington
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, o tēnā hapū, o tēnā iwi, tēnei te mihi ki a koutou katoa.
Bereavement pānui on behalf of the Houpapa & Awatere whānau regarding the passing of their beloved Vanessa Ritihia Houpapa-Awatere, who sadly passed away suddenly on Thursday 27th February 2025. Whaea will be laying in state at her whare in Naenae, until Sunday 30th March 2025, where she will then be transported to lay in state at Wainuiomata Marae, 153-201 Parkway, Wainuiomata. Details regarding her nehu are still to be confirmed. Once we know we will update this panui.
Please feel free to contact us for further information.
Moe mai rā e Whaea, hoki ki ngā mātua tūpuna kua wehe, haere, haere, hoki atu.
Funeral service held at Wainuiomata Marae
Such a huge loss you will be for everyone you have touched Nessa,we will miss you and your beautiful laugh and smile,our sincere aroha to all your whanau RIP you will never be forgotten for your friendship to us.
Funeral service held at Wainuiomata Marae

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