Aroha Woller
12 December 1933 – 31 October 2023
Aroha Woller
12 December 1933 – 31 October 2023
WOLLER, Aroha (nee Hohaia) passed peacefully with her loved ones by her side on 31 October at Hāwera Hospital. Loved wife of the late Joseph David Woller, beloved mother and mother-in-law of David (Aus), Matthew and Veronica (Aus), Geoffrey and Heather (Aus), Daphne (Lower Hutt), Justin (dec) and Robert (Hāwera). Treasured Nana to eleven, and great-Nana to five, and bonus Nana and Aunty to many. Aroha has been returned to her home in Hāwera. Those wishing to pay their respects to Aroha and her whānau are welcome to visit – please contact moko Sarahlee for address 0273461604. Anyone planning to stay we have limited space available please let Sarahlee know, please being bedding and towels. If possible please bring airbeds/mattresses. Please park on the main street and do not block access for residents or the firestation. For those wishing to contribute koha, you can do so through the following account: 02-0528-0290958-10. A service will be held for Aroha at Ōpunake Town Hall at 1pm on Saturday 4 November. Following the service, she will make her way to Ōpunake Cemetery, where we will have a final farewell to celebrate her life and she will be reunited in body with her loving husband. At this time we will also be laying Justin Frederick Woller (2 Aug 1973 – 27 May 2021) to rest alongside his parents. If you’re unwell, please stay home. We also have masks and sanitiser available.
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Funeral service held at Opunake Town Hall
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Sending so much love to the Whanau, we absolutely adored Aunty Aroha. The support she and her beautiful girls gave to us when my mum passed will never be forgotten. We are sorry we couldn’t make it there to celebrate her life, but got to watch from home, what a beautiful way to say goodbye. Love to you all
Nana...I met dear sqeet, beautiful Nana through her granddaughter, Andrea. I was an exchange student in New Zealand (from Canada) in the year 2000. I went to school with Andrea and instantly formed an unbreakable bond. Andrea introduced me to Nana, whom I absolutely fell in love with. Nana was an incredible chosen Grandma to me. So warm and welcoming. Nana...there hasn't been a day go by that I haven't thought about you, Andrea and the times we spent together, laughing, cuddling and most importantly loving. You are missed, but through us you will live on! You hold a huge part of my heart and I am forever grateful for you and the memories we made together. Te Aroha Tino Nui
RIP beautiful lady. Lucky to have had the privilege to have known you all my life and to call you Mum Woller. ❤️
You will always be in my heart mum / Aroha Such a beautiful lovely lady . You will be remembered pure Aroha. / love. You made me feel like family and you are family to us . ♥️ R.I.P. my darling
Rest in love and peace beautiful lady, you will always be in our hearts xx
One of my fondest memories growing up down Dieffenbach Street Aunty Aroha was coming over to your house to see Sarahlee! Your beautiful big smile and lovely gentle nature will never be forgotten ❤️ THANK you for being and amazing Nanny to many! Rest in Eternal Peace with uncle Joe xo
Auntie was a very amazing Lady, her smile could light up the world, I am saddened by her passing and wish I could have been there today.xx
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Aroha. Every visit was with a beaming smile. She always would say to me be grateful and be happy. It's the simple things in life. Her love for her cats. My babies she said. She always thanked me and we had a big hug. Lovely chats, we had laughs and family was her world. One of my special clients. Rest in peace beautiful Aroha. Felicity
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Funeral service held at Opunake Town Hall
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