COOGAN, Barbara Ruth (Ruth): In her 79th year, passed away suddenly, at Palmerston North Hospital, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday 31 March 2024. Much loved wife and best friend for 57 years of Mike. Adored mother and mother in law of Glenn and Tracey,  Gregory and Nicola, Catherine and Bruce, Richard, Joanne and Timothy. Loved Grandmother of Thomas and Laura, Harrison, Grace, Isabella, George, James, Gabrielle, Ruby, Samantha and Liam. Cherished Great Grandmother to Charlotte and Chloe. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Ruth's life will be held at St Brigid's Catholic Church 4 Monmouth St Feilding on Friday 5 April 2024 at 11am.  For those unable to attend, the service will be live streamed at the top of this page. In lieu of flowers donations to the Manawatu Breathe Easy Support Group would be appreciated and may be left at the service.