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Rachel PURCHAS Obituary

On Monday, September 1, 2025, unexpectedly after a short illness, at home, aged 74. Much loved partner of Pete, little sister to Al and Liz, treasured mother and mother-in-law to Matt, Emma and Hannah, and doting, adoring grandmother to Dylan, Max and Jasper. A highly respected teacher, devoted Christian and active member of the community, who touched the lives of many. Messages may be addressed to: H Morris, PO Box 36-273, Northcote, Auckland 0748. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hamlin Fistula NZ would be appreciated, and may be made online at hamlinfistula.org.nz/. The celebration of Rachel's creative, generous, vivacious and colourful life will be held at Birkenhead Community Church, 33 Rawene Road, Birkenhead, Auckland, on Wednesday, September 10, at 1.00pm.



Published by The Press on Sep. 6, 2025.

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Stephanie Neilson

October 12, 2025

My wonderful , funny, creative friend of several decades, I miss your bright star, our hours chatting on the phone, and those lovely visits we shared both in Christchurch and Auckland. Gone but never forgotten xxx

Peter Alexander

September 9, 2025

What a woman. She impacted the world in so many different and beautiful way. We'll miss you muchly. - Peter Alexander

Anne fyffe swain

September 8, 2025

Matthew,Emma and grandies. Very special thoughts at this sad time.

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