So very privileged to know this wonderful lady. Welcoming me into the family with open arms you are such a caring loving soul. Memories of you will always live in my heart 💜

Sadly we farewell you today You were an amazing Mother in law ❤️ Thank you for the memories you have given us, especially your Rose you gave me. Until we meet again Helen and Ivan

Aotearoa, TheNaki, has lost another one of its pioneering people. Mum hailed from the backbone of hard-working farming people and community. I thank you so much Mum for the conversations that we had during our lives. I have never in all my travels throughout the world met such a rational person.there was always an outcome. when I was a teenager in the late 1960s early 1970s you were my best friend. You got up at 6:30 am to take me surfing down at Backbeach. You sat on the hill watching me on an old stool that my grandad used to strip cows off, I get smashed in the waves. I get out paddle back out. Sit on my board look up and there you were standing up on the hill worried sick, I would say I’ll be alright Mum. It’s just me and The Noah’s. from your mum and dad all your brothers and sisters, myself Tony, Eric, grace,Cherrie, Bob, and Gladys. Here in Australia., godspeed God bless on your new journey. love always.

Sending deepest sympathy to all the family. Remembering with love the wonderful times we have had in the past years with Hazel and her family. Many visits to the Hooker family farm in both MereMere and Okato have always been spoken about and recalled in great affection in family conversations. We will always remember the help and the wonderful support in looking after our Mum (Eileen) that Hazel and Ivan gave in her home in Stratford. Our Mum always enjoyed our family contact with all her Nieces and Nephews from her Reed family. Thinking of all Hazels family at this time. Sincerely. The Johnston Family. Colin Johnston, Eileen and Peter Croot. Heather and Leonie.

After all these years that have passed I can remember this wonderful lady who tucked me under her wing at Stratford Hospital as district nurse and gave me the straight up side of how to manage the district nursing side of nursing. She had a passion for the young ones. I remember her constant chatty love for her family. And that laugh! RIP Hazel.

We have all lost a very special lady. It was a great privilege to be there for Hazel/Nana. Ben and I spent many hours with her especially over the past few years. We shared a special bond/connection and loved each other unconditionally. Hazel was such a strong woman, always there to listen and would offer subtle advice when sought. She has always been there for us in more ways than she probably realised. Thank you for your support and wisdom Hazel/Nana. We will miss you and loved you so much and are comforted that we know how much you loved us too. Rest in peace Hazel/Nana you will always be fondly remembered. Love always xxx