De Luca, Nolene Desma (nee Howe)

aged 79, passed away peacefully on August 20th, in Tauranga after a brave fight with cancer.

 Cherished stepmother of Julie Clothier and Sharon De Luca, wonderful mother-in-law of Mark Clothier, Garry Christoffersen, and John Abbott.  Adored grandmother of Andrew (and Kayleigh), Greg (and Mikayla) and Lawrence Clothier, Claire and Caitlin Abbott, and great-grandmother of Hunter, Graeson, Alexia, and Stevie.

 A stoic and mischievous spirit who brought joy to all who knew her.

 A service to celebrate Nolene’s life will be held at Legacy Tauranga, 383 Pyes Pa Rd, on Friday, 29th August at 10.30 am, followed by a family burial next to Nolene’s husband and soul mate, Mike De Luca. 

 Tributes may be left below.

 Communications to the Noelen De Luca family c/- PO Box 3136, Tauranga 3142