Also known as "Hanneke"
7 October 1923 – 8 July 2024
Also known as "Hanneke"
7 October 1923 – 8 July 2024
SMITS,
Johanna Mathilde (Hanneke).
Born October 07, 1923. Passed away on July 08, 2024. Born in the Netherlands. Passed away peacefully in Rotorua, New Zealand, on July 8th, aged 100 years.
Beloved by her family. Cherished sister of Harry (deceased) and Helen (deceased), Paul and Kathryn in NZ. Adored aunt of her nephews and nieces, in NZ, Australia, the Netherlands, and Sweden. Great-aunt of her great-nephews and great-nieces, in New Zealand and around the world. Hanneke's loss is felt deeply by the family. Beloved by her many friends.
The Smits family acknowledge the kindness Hanneke received from the staff at Lara Lodge Care Home. May her kind, loving and creative spirit rest peacefully.
A celebration of Hanneke's life will be held in the Osbornes Funeral Directors' Chapel, 197 Old Taupo Road, Rotorua, on Friday, July 12th, at 1:00pm, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Order of St. John. Communications to The Smits Family, 701-10 Korma Road, Royal Oak, Auckland 1023.
Funeral service held at Osbornes Funeral Directors Chapel
I shed a tear for a Lifetime of happy memories shared with Hanneke. A unique and talented lady who loved people and children. Farewell my lovely friend. Always remembered with love and affection. RIP dear Hanneke, you were special in so many ways. XXX
E te mōrehu kuia, moe mai rā, moe mai i tō moenga roa. Whakangaro atu ki te tini me te mano kua heke ki pō. He tira haukoti atu rā koutou ki te wahangutanga, ki te korekore, e kīa ana e te tangata Māori. Nāku tonu te poroporoaki pēnei mōu Hanneke, he aroha nōu ki te tangata, ki ngā autāne, ki a Heremia, ki a Sonny, ki ā wai rā. Nāu ngā tāonga o te pono me te taha wairua o te tangata, ki te tika me te aroha. Nō reira, haere atu e kui, ki ō mātua, ki ngā tīpuna, ki ngā tini whanaunga, ki ngā hoa kua wairuatia. Okioki koe ki roto i ngā ringa o te Atua Nui. Waiho ake, mā mātou te hunga ora koe e tangi. E kui tāu e manakotia ana mō mātou, ara, kia koa, kia whakahari, kia whakanui, ka tika hoki. Farewell dear Hanneke, you’ll not be forgotten in history of your family, in the heart’s of the living. Nāku noa Robin Mohi
I sold a car to Hanneke many years ago when I started my Car yard it was more Her Buying the Car than me selling it, as I was told from the start what how and when I was to do and she had a way I'd better Listen. There are certain Customers that leave a mark on your Life and Hanneke left one on me that I never forgot that sale. R.i.p Hanneke.
Funeral service held at Osbornes Funeral Directors Chapel

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