7 March 1967 – 30 August 2025
7 March 1967 – 30 August 2025
MILLS, Brenda Helen
30th August 2025. Passed away peacefully at home in Coatesville, after a brief illness surrounded by her loving family Warren, Flynn, Gabriel and Reilly. A beautiful mum, sister, aunt and wife. A friend to many. A valued member of New Zealand Police.
A service to honor Brenda's life will be held at John the Baptist Church, 87 Hastings Road, Mairangi Bay, on Wednesday 3rd September 2025, at 11am. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Breast Cancer NZ.

Funeral service held at St John the Baptist, Catholic Church
My darling Bren we've had our first christmas without you along with the three birthdays we speak of you daily and miss you imensley four ever in out thoughts, hearts and home eternal love Warren , Flynn, Gabriel and Reilly
My amazing mother it will soon be a month without you physically by my side but I know your always with me spiritually watching my back like you always did. Everyday that goes past I feel a sort of emptiness that I do not know if I will ever get rid of because there is no one else who could fill the space in my heart that you have. I miss you so dearly and i know that I was blessed to have been given a amazing mother, if I could pick to relive this life with anybody I would chose you and my family. even though you passed away too early I would still pick you as I would rather have a amazing mother for 14 years than a decent mother for 50. May God Bless and Protect us all All Glory be to God. May your soul rest in Heaven. I love you Mummy. When I go pro I know you will be by my side. Your sweet prince will stay strong God Bless you Mumma I love you see you in a while.
Our love is with you, Brenda and with Warren and the kids
Goodbye my little sister, will so miss your laughter
My heart goes out to you and your family Warren. Wishing you peace and comfort.
Remembering that time Brenda pulled me over on Birkdale Road at 11.30pm when I was heading home from work and her reaction when she said OMG - Hi Anna's brother but I still have to test you - and then proceeded to make me undergo the test. I passed. So sad to learn this but grateful to have known her.
My heart goes out to you ❤️ sending you my love and strength today and in the days to come
Our love and thoughts are with you
So sorry to hear this sad news.
So so sorry to hear of Brenda's passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Condolences.
Our thoughts are with you ad your family Warren.Kia kaha.
Love you always Bren,forever in my heart.Shine brightly sweetheart xxx
Mills, Brenda Helen (Nee Jones). A truly treasured sister of Christine, Paul, Suzanne, Gregory and Phillippa. A beloved auntie and great auntie to many. We are so heartbroken that you've left our sides, but know you are now with our much-loved mum and dad. Love you Bren.
A shock to hear of Brenda´s passing. Many lovely memories and laughs on the sideline at sport over the years. Rest peacefully Brenda, much love to the family.
Warren our sincere sympathy to you and your family. Thinking of you atvthis dad time. Wayne, Ngare and Brendan Price.
So sorry to hear of this sending love on behalf of myself and katie
Dearest Warren and whanau,my sincere condolences. Thinking of when she started with that energetic laugh and smile at Takapuna all those years ago.
Dearest Warren and family. My condolences to you all. We all had so much fun at Takapuna in the old days. Take care
Shocked to hear this news, Brenda was such a proud wife, mother, friend and a dedicated Police Officer, who will leave a deep hole in the lives of those who knew her. Warren, sending you and your gorgeous children so much love and strength. Rest easy Brenda x
So saddened to hear the news of Brenda's passing. All those hours in the Police car alongside Brenda as a volunteer all those years ago in Takapuna helped shaped me into the person I am today. Sending all my love and support to Warren and whanau. Rest easy Brenda.
Warren I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Beautiful wife & Mother of to your children. Sincere condolences to you all.
I met Brenda at a recent course in Wellington. She was obviously a quality person and possessed a great sense of humour. Sincerest condolences to the Mills family
Sincerest Condolences to the Mills Family Warren, sorry to hear of your lost
Sincere heartfelt condolences to Brenda´s family and friends, Truly saddened at the loss of such a lovely person who will be deeply missed and her humor Rest easy. Biddy Wild & family
To the Mills family so sorry to hear of Brenda's passing away. Apologies for not attending but did watch the live stream. The funeral summed up Brenda's life and personality so well. She was great fun with a wicked sense of humor and but didn't't tolerate any nonsense. A straight shooter. Wasn't she just great. I'm not surprised she had life long friends from childhood who spoke with such fondness, once you knew Brenda she wasn't someone you forgot easily. Warren I thought your eulogy was spot on in describing her. Absolutely brilliant! Further I imagine both you and Brenda would also have been so proud of how your children also spoke. A testimony to both you and Brenda being great parents. We shall all miss her.
Our hearts go out to the Mills family at this sad time. Both of us have very fond memories of our policing times together at takapuna police station. “Millsie” was thought to be the consummate Batchelor but when Brenda got her sights set on him he was a goner!! We both remember so well your wedding day and Jo being given the privilege of acting as your MC for your special day, way back in 2004. Here we are some 21 years later saying goodbye to Brenda way too soon. You fought a good fight, now it’s time to rest. Kia kaha. 🎀👮🎀

Funeral service held at St John the Baptist, Catholic Church

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