Kia Hiwara! Kia Hiwara!It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of our beloved Kathleen (Waimate) Hamilton-Cudd (nee Ratahi). Born 30/12/1946 Passed 25/12/2024Loving sister to Dahlia (deceased), Toko (deceased), Matilda (deceased), Karen, John, Roy (deceased), Lavina & SilauLoving mother to Murray Valach (deceased), Karel Valach-Nathan, Jana Valach (deceased), Mark Valach (deceased), Richard Hona & Erana Hona (deceased)Loving nanny to all of her mokopuna and aunty to her neices and nephews.Nan will be laying at Gateway Funeral Services in Kawerau and will be ready for whanau and friends to pay their respects, give their awhi and to tautoko from 11am - 9pm tomorrow on the 26th DecemberShe will then be on her way to Hillcrest crematorium on the 27th December with service starting at 11am.More details for Hakari will be put out to family and friends who would wish to share their love and support with the whanau.