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Maria KOOLEN Obituary

KOOLEN, Maria Anna Ursula (nee van den Berg):
Aged 87 – preferably known as Ria or Riet, Mum or Oma, passed away quickly and peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2023 after a brief stay at the Dementia Care Facility, Charles Upham Retirement Village. Beloved wife of Henri of 60 years, treasured mother and mother-in-law to Jude and Russell, New Plymouth, Brandon and Dale, Christchurch, Marcus and Allanah, Australia, adored Oma to Thomas, Henry, Bradley, Paris, Brieana, Nathan and their partners, very much loved and always missed by her Nederlandse family. Thank you to all the caring staff at Burwood Hospital and Charles Upham Dementia Care Facility.
Ria, Mum, Oma : You will never walk beside us again, your seat will always be empty, we miss you so very much.
A private service in Ria's memory has been held as per the wishes of the family. Messages to to the family C/- PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440.

Published by The Press on May 27, 2023.

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