To our dearest June Words can’t describe our dovecote families sadness to hear our treasured dear friend has completed her journey. June was a dedicated volunteer in our Papamoa op shop for many years,. She always came with a huge smile on her face, driving her scooter. Playing her Dennis Marsh cds. Which had everyone having sing a long. Also the many hours she dedicated to knitting teddy’s and beanies for grief children. Over 1200 she knitted. To Junes family, thank you so much for sharing your, mum, Nan, great nan with us all, it has been our honour to have known such a beautiful woman. May our sweet June rest in peace. Our love and sympathy to June’s family, you all meant the world to her.

Hi whanau and aunty June I would like to pay tribute to our lovely aunty June I remember growing up always hearing her on the phone to my kuia better known as Aunty Rini. Always happy and always smiling I remember the last time you came to Australia and spending time with you and aunty you were always happy and taught me how to make fry bread for the first time haha I will always treasure that time with you aunty and I thank you for the time and reminding soooo much like my kuia loving, bright and ALWAYS smiling We love you so much aunty and you were an absolute fighter and will be remembered as such.

Today is the day of celebrating you AUNTIE! A beloved mum, daughter, sister, auntie and everything to anyone who met you. A woman whose spirit was strong, brave, kind, gentle and ❤️ loving. "E koe tō matua wahine toa, he wahine ataahua". The memories of those wonderful times spent with you and the whanau in my early to youth will always be etched on my soul. I am forever grateful 🙏 Moe mai ra e te tau Ki te moe mai e Whakarongo mai nei Nga kupu aroha Ma te Ariki nui He tiaki i a koe Atawhai Manaaki I te aroha nei Janine Harrop

My dearest Aunty, I have not had the honour to have grown up with you BUT my mother made sure we knew who you all are. Every time I had the privilege to see you it always felt like WE did grow up with you. I thank you for always being who you are Aunty. Memories of LOUD laughter,smiles jokes and showing us a part of who we are. Rest easy now beautiful Aunty Give Nan and my parents Our love. Until we meet again. Much love to you My Whanau LOVE U ALL Cousin Angie and Tamariki

Deepest Condolences to the Whanau, RIP June