Affectionately known as 'olegurl'I had 8 years asnikkis partner she talked me into the cruise where I thought we were all going to drown she of course found it amusing at the time but then she and and Jrensengot the seaside Knesset in jection I toughed it out complain g the whole time. Nikki you were a talented woman technology and craft your forte best friend to many we both know vicki was the best one for you. See you on the other side girl I'll bring g the graham Norton gin. Taken too early but resting g now no physical pain o more family bs. Test in peace old girl x

Heaven received a beautiful soul and we lost the best Aunty we had. I wish I could have visited more and talked more, especially in the last few years. It was a privilege to be your niece and to have spent some time living with you. The lessons I learned and the joy I felt from you will always be in my heart and mind. Rest in peace Aunty Nikki, I love you

Terribly sad to lose our lovely friend. From the time we arrived here five years ago you were there for us as our friend and guide. Kind-hearted, warm and supportive with practical help and that wicked laugh. You were generous with your time and skills, whether it was making a shawl for cold quiz night at the pub or sorting out those wretched Jade passwords – we must be among the very few people who have burst out laughing when notified of a new password by the system administrator! Or thinking of you at Juanita’s birthday party turning strangers into friends in no time at all. You didn’t have it easy these last few years but it was always a joy to spend time with you or just hear your voice on the phone. It’s not much consolation at all to those of us left without you but at least you have cast off any pain and sadness now. Rere ki tawhiti, rere pai e, to tatou hoa – fly far and fly well, our dear friend. We love you and miss you.

I met Nik about 22 years ago on line. Fresh out of 2 broken relationships, 1 for her and 1 for me. We had an instant connection. Not romantic but a deep friendship that weathered many a storm together. We were each others confidant , comedy double act, and we respected eachother. We reminded eachother at low times , how strong we were, how resilient and how we were kind and nice girls.. we laughed at her cruise ship storm and horrendous sea sickness stories. We laughed at me doing the splits across my path on a frosty morning. ( both equally painful but in retrospect very funny. ) Her filthy laugh was second to none I wish life had been kinder to you at times Nik, i wish everyone could have seen the wonderful, one in a million person you were and cherished you like you deserved. I will miss you so much Nik, I will think of you often and if I cry I’ll try to make them happy tears that you were my friend and I loved you My heart felt condolences to Niks family and to Vikki, who adored you and cared so much for you From Big but little and tall but small. (Pam and Sue)